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Top Middle Eastern restaurants in Indianapolis, United States
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Petra Cafe
Sahara Restaurant
AMEER MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE
Naf Naf Grill
The Parthenon Restaurant
The Parthenon Restaurant
Reviews
This is more Egyptian cuisine. It wasn't busy. I asked to sit close to the kitchen away from the door but the tables were not available. First time visit. Menu is pricey so that limits options. I got the spinach in philo dough called Spinakopita. It was hot and good. Spinach with feta. I got greek green beans which had extra sauce. The green beans were good. I got the eggplant with ground beef and vegetables called Beef Moussaka. It was okay. I would order another entree. It had white rice and more green beans. I prefer yellow rice with vegetables and seasoned. This is a family owned business not a corporate chain so you are supporting a family that lives in the area. The decor is pretty and artistic. The restaurant is a bit cold and drafty so bring a jacket in cooler weather. Plenty of parking in the shopping center. No active buffet they said. Cost is about $25-30 with water and tip.
I was very hungry and excited for gyros when I saw this place.
Nice interior and smells wonderful
Food was disappointing and very lackluster.
Gyro meat had good flavor, but was barely more than lukewarm
Gyro sandwich itself was small and pita was tough and chewy.
Salad that came with the gyro was lettuce and a few pieces of tomato, with no dressing.
Tzatziki sauce was good enough but made with sour cream instead of proper yogurt.
Fries were delicious, but again the portion was very small.
Service was pretty bad. Only one other table when we came in and we waited 10min for our drink order. Food came out in good time, but after we were done, we waited another 20min for our check. By this time the restaurant was empty except for us, so it wasn’t like they were busy.
I hear they are on the decline. I can see why. Won’t be back.
Nice interior and smells wonderful
Food was disappointing and very lackluster.
Gyro meat had good flavor, but was barely more than lukewarm
Gyro sandwich itself was small and pita was tough and chewy.
Salad that came with the gyro was lettuce and a few pieces of tomato, with no dressing.
Tzatziki sauce was good enough but made with sour cream instead of proper yogurt.
Fries were delicious, but again the portion was very small.
Service was pretty bad. Only one other table when we came in and we waited 10min for our drink order. Food came out in good time, but after we were done, we waited another 20min for our check. By this time the restaurant was empty except for us, so it wasn’t like they were busy.
I hear they are on the decline. I can see why. Won’t be back.
Owners much be having a rough time. I was charged $6-7.00 for a very small cup of orzo soup. I think I counted literally 5 pieces of orzo and some other pasta meals. Orzo is supposed to healthier and the other pasta added was definitely not the best time. However, my point was I literally paid for orzo soup. I also ordered Baklava and they said it was made on site. This place is not using the actual ingredients but plain sugar and not even quality. It wasn’t bad but it definitely could have been better. Lastly, for the fact that I paid over $20 for the pieces I bought I felt like I was at the airport and paid a lot of money for very minimal and not so good or filling food.
Spicy gyros meal for lunch included warm canned drink. Not spicy, not a recommendation at that price ($12+).
What a gem!!! A friend and I stopped in after leaving the hospital, where her son is recovering from a motorcycle accident. We googled restaurants and saw The Parthenon had 4 stars and chose to go there. Great experience. I had the grilled chicken pita meal that cane with fries and a small salad. Amazing. I am definitely going back as often as I am in the area.
Overall a pretty good quick spot for middle eastern. Pita bread was fresh. The falafels were cooked to order fresh. I had a chicken shawarma plate with falafel, baba ganousch, salad, and rice. The rice was perfect. The chicken was good, and the salad was fresh. The creamy garlic sauce is really good. Tried the fries, and I think I just got some older ones, a little dry. But the spicy dipping sauce is good. Lastly, the baklava was surprisingly good, not dried out like many places. Went in at a weird time, like 2:30. Staff was really nice, but service was a little slow because I think they were between peak times and had prep stuff going on.
I came and ordered the falafel sandwich and fries and it was delicious. Fries were very crispy and seasoned. The falafel sandwich it was very flavorful and filled with vegetables and hummus. I recommend the garlic sauce it's very tasty as well.
Jemal, Sidahmed & Maawiya served us today. Excellent service!! Friendly and helpful!! Great food!! We highly recommend the Gyro Plate! This is a “must eat” place in the city market.
I had The pleasure of meeting Josh today while I was picking up a catering order and let me just say he is phenomenal super I watched to see, was preparing everything with the other ladies and I could not have been more pleased. He is super handsome very nice and on it. I appreciate the speed and consistency that this place has to offer. The ladies that work here are absolutely amazing. I'm going to get all of their names so I can include them in this review because they deserve a shout out 100%. These girls are killing it every day during the lunch rush and it is just phenomenal to see them work so hard Josh, my friend I will have to come see you in Carmel again. It was a pleasure.
This is a place to get great falafel sandwiches!! Friendly staff but not a spot for a dinner date. Place is small with limited seating but the food? Delicious and with fresh ingredients!! Street parking with meters.
They had the most amazing food, we got the gyro plate and the kebab platter. Then, it started pouring outside, and one of the many extremely kind workers came and gave us tea to wait out. HIGHLY recommend the Turkish tea, it was delicious!
I want to extend my gratitude to your staff for their warm and attentive service throughout my visit. Their professionalism and genuine hospitality made me feel welcome and added to the overall enjoyment of my dining experience.
Overall, I had an absolutely fantastic time at Ameer Middle Eastern Cuisine. The combination of delicious food, generous portions, and impeccable service.
Overall, I had an absolutely fantastic time at Ameer Middle Eastern Cuisine. The combination of delicious food, generous portions, and impeccable service.
The food is delicious. The quantity could be a bit more I guess. Hummus was yum. The staffs are well behaved. Place is super clean and smells great. I ordered one bowl and one plate and got peta bread with each. The place was close to full but the service was upto mark.
the chef made us tea just because! very sweet place, but we were the only ones there since most other people ordered takeout.
We unfortunately came in just before closing, and they graciously accommodated us without complaint.
The food was wonderful and came out very quickly.
Everyone was extraordinarily friendly.
Highly recommended.
For those that like spicy Indian cuisine, the lamb vindaloo spicy/6 was *perfect*.
The food was wonderful and came out very quickly.
Everyone was extraordinarily friendly.
Highly recommended.
For those that like spicy Indian cuisine, the lamb vindaloo spicy/6 was *perfect*.
First time trying Naf Naf and I had an incredible experience. The food was fantastic and the staff was very friendly and helpful! The falafel, crispy chicken, and all of the sauces were so amazing! I will definitely be returning.
My food came super quick, and had steam coming out of the box. I got the lamb kabobs, and this had to be one of the best meals I ever tried. The lamb was seasoned perfectly and tasted freshly grilled. The rice was so flavorful and the tzatziki sauce was creamy and fresh. I can't wait to order from here again.
Cozy yet warm and welcoming restaurant, small very clean dining area. Great staff with great service.
We ordered 2 phily steak combos, a mixed kebab & lamb kebab. Food tasted absolutely delicious and authentic.. everything thing tasted great and delicious, meats were cooked the right way they should, salads were amazing and rice was great... every bite was full of flavour.
Dish prices are very reasonable compared to portions served and quality of food.
We had a wonderful time and experience and we highly recommend this restaurant especially for those seeking authentic high quality food.
We ordered 2 phily steak combos, a mixed kebab & lamb kebab. Food tasted absolutely delicious and authentic.. everything thing tasted great and delicious, meats were cooked the right way they should, salads were amazing and rice was great... every bite was full of flavour.
Dish prices are very reasonable compared to portions served and quality of food.
We had a wonderful time and experience and we highly recommend this restaurant especially for those seeking authentic high quality food.
So excited to have NafNaf close/as an option in Indy having just moved back to town from Chicago. What was my primary go to when in the office in the loop is now the same downtown. The consistency of the brand doesn’t skip a beat and packs the same punch. Super fast delivery and affordably priced also makes it convenient for when I’m lazy or stuck in the office and unable to pick it up myself.
I came here with my family and I have nothing but good things to say about Sahara. Abu Hamza and his staff made the experience amazing. From the fresh tea at the start to the tabouli and falafel, everything we ordered was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for fresh, authentic Mediterranean food!
I LOVE this place. The owners are super friendly and kind every time. Food is always good! My go-to is the gyros platter or sandwich. One of my favorite restaurants in broad ripple (-:
We were driving back to Cincinnati then we stopped for late lunch and falafel sandwiches. First time here and it was a very pleasant experience. Falafel were tasty and hot. One sandwich definitely will fill you up. Our daughter wants chicken nuggets and even it’s not his regular menu but he made it for us. Great thanks to Sammy (the owner)
We got here late at night so they were sold out of a lot of items, but we ended up getting hummus and gyro sandwiches. The garlic sauce is amazing and the staff is very friendly. Everything we got was delicious!
So glad we came to Petra Cafe this chilly, rainy Sunday! The Falafal sandwich was freshly prepared, hot, with just the right amount of toppings! The star of our late lunch though was the Lentil Soup! It was delicious! Definitely, will come again, and next time I won’t share the soup with my husband! 😄
Excellent Mediterranean cuisine. It was handmade with love and care. It genuinely reminds you back home.
The place has so much flavor rice n chicken cooked perfectly
I was personally served by the owner. He was very personable and helpful. I enjoyed his concern for the customer. Food was great! I had the three meat platter and baklava, and I highly recommend it. If I'm ever in Indianapolis again, I will definitely return.
Great food, amiable chef who allows to make adjustments with ingredients for customers on demand. Ordered shawarma and falafel rolls, all of which were sufficiently packed with cooling sauce and spicy(on request) meat/falafel cutlets.
It wasn't a meal I will remember, rather, it was exceedingly moderate. But when you have a tummy to fill, exceedingly moderate is better than what most other places have to offer.
I'd definitely recommend trying out this place for some good, filling food.
It wasn't a meal I will remember, rather, it was exceedingly moderate. But when you have a tummy to fill, exceedingly moderate is better than what most other places have to offer.
I'd definitely recommend trying out this place for some good, filling food.
The place is not bad, the staff were very nice, the food was good, and the price was reasonable.
Our order was chickenshawrma and grilled steak. I recommend chicken shawarma .
Our order was chickenshawrma and grilled steak. I recommend chicken shawarma .
10/10 Highly Recommend
At first I decided that me and gf would go to Qdoba and get a bowl. Walked past Naf Naf and smelled savory of the Middle Eastern food. We ended up get both bowls but I had the bigger one. Employees were welcoming, customer service was great and Sharteez the lady on the grill and on the line hooked me up with great big bowl of many things I can’t even remember besides (humus, chicken, steak, pita bread and other great things). All I can truly say is that “NafNaf was a win and way better than a Qdoba, Blaze pizza, subway, Domjnos, Sushi Bar and Arbys.” Naf Naf will be getting my money again!
At first I decided that me and gf would go to Qdoba and get a bowl. Walked past Naf Naf and smelled savory of the Middle Eastern food. We ended up get both bowls but I had the bigger one. Employees were welcoming, customer service was great and Sharteez the lady on the grill and on the line hooked me up with great big bowl of many things I can’t even remember besides (humus, chicken, steak, pita bread and other great things). All I can truly say is that “NafNaf was a win and way better than a Qdoba, Blaze pizza, subway, Domjnos, Sushi Bar and Arbys.” Naf Naf will be getting my money again!
Petra Cafe is a delightful Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant that serves up some of the best Greek and Mediterranean food in town. On my recent visit, I choose my usual Falafel Sandwich/Wrap Combo, which comes with fries, a drink, and a choice of sauce. I'm a vegetarian, so my options are limited!
The first thing that caught my attention was the aroma of freshly cooked falafels as they were being prepared. Once I got my hands on the sandwich, I was impressed by the generous portion size and the vibrant colors of the ingredients. The falafels were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning.
And let's talk about the fries! When seasoned properly, they are delicious and perfectly complement the falafel wrap. I was slightly disappointed on some of my visits when the fries were not seasoned, but it's a minor complaint in an otherwise fantastic dining experience.
But wait, there's more! Petra Cafe's hummus is a must-try, and the pita bread is so fresh and soft that it practically melts in your mouth. The combination of flavors and textures in each bite is simply divine.
Overall, Petra Cafe is a diverse and welcoming spot on Mass Ave that never disappoints. This is the place to go if you're looking for a flavorful, satisfying meal with plenty of options.
The first thing that caught my attention was the aroma of freshly cooked falafels as they were being prepared. Once I got my hands on the sandwich, I was impressed by the generous portion size and the vibrant colors of the ingredients. The falafels were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning.
And let's talk about the fries! When seasoned properly, they are delicious and perfectly complement the falafel wrap. I was slightly disappointed on some of my visits when the fries were not seasoned, but it's a minor complaint in an otherwise fantastic dining experience.
But wait, there's more! Petra Cafe's hummus is a must-try, and the pita bread is so fresh and soft that it practically melts in your mouth. The combination of flavors and textures in each bite is simply divine.
Overall, Petra Cafe is a diverse and welcoming spot on Mass Ave that never disappoints. This is the place to go if you're looking for a flavorful, satisfying meal with plenty of options.
Nice little mom and pops style Greek restaurant. The food was delicious and priced just right. This is a no frills Greek/Mediterranean diner with a small friendly staff.
This is one of the places I know to get a really good gyro and baklava the owner is really cool definitely a place to go for lunch
Have been coming here the past couple years and love the food and hospitality. The owner and his wife are always so kind and sweet and usually when I’m waiting for my food he always gives me a free slice of dessert. Great food and great people.
Delicious! Tried the Fallafel plate with some of the chickpeas in sauce he recommended. Very good dish, very good prices! He was also extremely nice and helpful
these guys, as I understand it, bake pita themselves, and I decided to try chicken shawarma in pita. the marinade of the meat was good, the pita was delicious, the only minus is that little meat is put in the pita. as for the staff, then of course there is something for their manager to work on.
it's pretty tasty and not too expensive.
it's pretty tasty and not too expensive.
I just had their Chicken Kebab Platter. Every grain of rice was screaming flavours! It's so good!!! The chicken pieces were cooked properly but still soft and juicy, rice was fluffy and flavourful, and they also provided some fresh salad and two different types of sauces on the side. The portion size was also pretty good. No complaints about the food at all.
Only a tiny observation that I had. Although I didn't eat there, I found the place a bit small. But then, I saw people sitting there enjoying their meals as well. So, I guess it depends on the type of ambience you prefer. Nonetheless, the taste is gonna blow up your mind (mine sure did) anyway, so I guess I'll be returning pretty soon.
Only a tiny observation that I had. Although I didn't eat there, I found the place a bit small. But then, I saw people sitting there enjoying their meals as well. So, I guess it depends on the type of ambience you prefer. Nonetheless, the taste is gonna blow up your mind (mine sure did) anyway, so I guess I'll be returning pretty soon.
I’m a little disappointed. I am not to sure if it’s on the decline or upswing but based on the reviews, I’m assuming decline. I also hate not showing love to my local owned and operated business.
Staff was friendly enough, a little disorganized, only two tables, and two on to go. One server/host, seems like he may be helping family or something.
The food was just okay.
The saganaki looked good, just not cook through.
Lemonade was okay, both my wife and my cup was not well cleaned. I didn’t care just drank it.
Hummus was okay, needed garlic or seasoning.
Gyro meat was good, but lacked quantity. Taziki sauce was runny but good.
Fries are good but didn’t come here for fries.
Place was a little rundown, aged, and dark.
I will try it again, in the near future.
Staff was friendly enough, a little disorganized, only two tables, and two on to go. One server/host, seems like he may be helping family or something.
The food was just okay.
The saganaki looked good, just not cook through.
Lemonade was okay, both my wife and my cup was not well cleaned. I didn’t care just drank it.
Hummus was okay, needed garlic or seasoning.
Gyro meat was good, but lacked quantity. Taziki sauce was runny but good.
Fries are good but didn’t come here for fries.
Place was a little rundown, aged, and dark.
I will try it again, in the near future.
The elderly people who own the place are kind and sweet. The hummus and the pita bread were excellent. The lentil soup was a little too thin. The musaka was OK. The baklava was OK.
This was my first time dining in. I've had their food delivered a couple times and it was always yummy so I was confident that it would be amazing in store. I really like the vibe they set in there. We ordered apps but they brought every thing out at the same time with the exception of the salad that came with the meal. We split the Gyro platter with was more than enough for two. We also ordered the Greek fries and two spanakopitas. Just as I hoped everything was hot and tasty. My only criticism is that I live there to be a little more texture around the edges of my gyro meat. I will be returning!
I went to this place for the first time for brunch couple days ago. It was my first time trying Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and it was absolutely delicious! I enjoyed the fries so much and I will go back just for it. The price for the food were very low compared to the savor and scrumptious meals. I love it and I definitely recommend it to anyone that haven’t try it. Definitely add hummus in your shawarma. I also try to make my chicken spicy which was even more tasty!
This place just keeps getting better. The guy that works there whose name is Mo is so nice and they let us taste the food before buying it. They are just amazing! Go support them and buy some shawarma!!!
This place just keeps getting better. The guy that works there whose name is Mo is so nice and they let us taste the food before buying it. They are just amazing! Go support them and buy some shawarma!!!
I love all Mediterranean food, but this place really was good. We had a sampler platter and the hummus was creamy and smooth, the babaganouj exactly how my wife likes it (Smokey) and a great mix of mint and other flavors in the tabbouleh. The falafel was different than I'm used to but still good. The lamb kebab dish was perfect for what I wanted this day - no sticks to pull the lamb off, but still tender and grilled tasting, and the rice was a good complement. I also love their take on a Fattoush salad with large chunks of cucumbers and tomatoes.