Aladdin’s Eatery

This place is awesome! I work at a salon down the street and I tell all my clients to go here. The Flavor Savor is amazing!

Just passing through town and found this place based on Unilocal reviews. Was terrifically impressed at the quality of the food, and I had merely grabbed a falafel sandwich to go! They put a lot of extra effort into the food — grilling the flatbread, using pickled turnips. All just made the sandwich a big step above average! Much appreciated.

Delicious vegan options! I wish it were on the west coast. Brittany was our server and she not only slayed in service but that contour was on point too. can’t wait to return!

My first time eating kibbie. Not bad. Not bad. But I think I will stick with my old go-​to of beef kafta. Which is delicious at Aladdin’s.
First off — love the concept of an almost ‘fast casual’ Mediterranean restaurant. No frills, just yummy and reasonably priced food. Oh, and some really delicious looking desserts such as cheesecake.
My kibbie plate came with a good helping of salad with their homemade house dressing. The dressing was oil based — very light and flavorful. I remember a hint of mint. Nice big slices of tomato were included and cucumber. I liked the kibbie. It looks like a giant non-​fuzzy kiwi that you cut into and minced spiced meat and pine nuts are inside. One of our servers gave me the advice of dipping it in honey which was very yummy! I also dipped it in the tahini yogurt. My friend enjoyed the ‘Aladdin’s Favorite Combo’ which consisted of three meats — beef kafta, shish kabob (chicken) and shish tawook. I had bites and thought it to be what I would expect.
I had a nice hot mint tea. They were nice enough to bring out a large serving of honey and a lemon slice as an accompaniment.
If ever back in Cincy and looking for a quick, delicious meal — Aladdin’s has my money.

The chicken shwarma was different than I others I have seen/​tried. It was «long» which looks appetizing to the eye. But it seemed to be toasted grilled. As opposed to a soft squishy wrap, it was toasty but not bad. The sheer length of the shwarma made me happy with the price I paid.
I just dropped in here for the first time to grab a quick lunch. The atmosphere and ambience was very pleasant. The hummus was delish. The only thing keeping me from 5 stars was the service. It was a slight bit lacking, especially considering I came in after the lunch rush, so it wasn’t so busy.
I will definitely go back again if I am in the Hyde Park area, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to bring my family.

My only dilemma here is what to order and the fact that they have huge portions (which I almost always finish regardless!) but I usually go for one of the rolled shwarma options (like a gyro in a crispy tortilla?). Their hummus is great, their falafel is awesome, and on our last visit we got a slice of coconut cake that was to die for. Fast, friendly service and great Lebanese food in a casual atmosphere.

My boyfriend and I were starving after doing a bunch of errands around Hyde Park. We stumbled upon this place since we always drive pass it to go to Kroger, finally decided to give it a shot.
As soon as you walk in the door your greeted with a full blown dessert counter. All looked pretty homemade to me and visually appealing. We got sat by our server who was such a sweetheart. She helped us with some menu deciphering and recommended their hot sauce ($ 1) which I’m glad she did cause it was freaking delicious!
They have a huge menu, it was kinda overwhelming but I decided on their Pita Rolls for my main, hummus as an appetizer and mango lassi as my drink.
HUGE portion by the way! Their pita rolls aka Mediterranean burrito, were stuffed with goodness! They were not shy filling that sucker up. I got steak, my boyfriend got the lamb (I recommend getting that) both were equally flavorful and tender.
Service was great, the atmosphere was relaxing, and their food is on point both on flavor and price.
FYI. If you check in you get 10% off your bill!

My family and I recently ate at Aladdin’s. It is located in a small strip mall in Hyde Park. I really appreciate their wide selection of vegetarian and vegan offerings.
For the individual food item I ordered, I give it 5 stars! I ordered the falafel pita wrap. Aside from it being a little dry, I loved it! I dipped it in my moms extra tahini. Make sure you order a side of their homemade hot sauce it is out of this world.
My brother also loved his food, it was also a pita wrap but with some type of meat. However, the rest of my family thought the food was just okay. Nothing spectacular.
The real disappointment was in the theory dollars we spent on desserts to-​go. The case looked gorgeous with lots of cheesecakes and cakes. We each ordered one variety to go, and they all were horrible. Tasted like thawed frozen desserts from Kroger, even though our waitress said they were homemade at their small bakery up north. One item we were told was a pistachio cheesecake was actually a cake. I wish their taste and texture lived up to their beauty.
I will be back to pick up a falafel wrap with hot sauce, but I will probably take it to-​go and skip the dessert.

Aladdin’s is a totally serviceable casual dining restaurant. I’m glad there’s more Lebanese cuisine in the area. The true stand outs were the hummus and the babaganoush. My main entrée, the beef shawarma was a bit drier than I would have liked, and seemed a bit overcooked. My dining partner on the other hand loves his dish, but he also hasn’t had access to the higher caliber middle eastern food before either. It wasn’t bad, just not really knocking my socks off.
The only thing I was truly disappointed in was the mint tea. Given the theme of the restaurant, and how it was displayed on the menu, I assumed I would be getting something similar to a traditional mint tea– but it was definitely just a generic mint tea, tea bag.
The desserts looked great, but I would doubt if they were actually made in-​house given the quantity of their offerings in the display case.
The dips, pita, and falafel were good. I would stay away from the beef shawarma when I return. Lots of good vegetarian options, and definitely kid friendly given all the children there when we dined.

How have I not been to Aladdin’s Eatery! If you’ve never been be prepared for some delicious middle eastern cuisine! Not only is it budget friendly, it’s healthy and delicious!
With a name like Aladdin’s you can’t help but have a thought cross your mind of Disney’s Genie appearing out of a magic lamp granting wishes. Well I had only one wish, to have delicious food on a budget, and wala wish granted. Something magical about Aladdin’s Eatery is that there are lots to choose from, the menu is massive. The portions are generous and all this at an affordable price. We ended up getting the Chicken Shawarma Rolled and the Beef Kafta Plate. This was plenty of food for two, definitely would recommend both! I’ll be back for some more magic.

DLW and I have been to the other location of this eatery in West Chester, and liked what we saw. When the mood for Mediterranean struck us again, this place cropped up in our Unilocal search, so we checked it out.
It’s a bit hard to get to, mostly because of the traffic patterns around Edwards. Your best bet may be to approach from Madison and turn south on Michigan, then cross the railroad tracks to get to the parking lot. The restaurant is in a strip mall with a few other restaurants surrounding it, so parking can be tight, but at least it’s free.
Inside it’s fairly generic décor, with wine and beer bottles displayed in the dining room to show what’s on offer. About 100 seats, similar to the other location. Things were just picking up when we arrived around 6 on Friday evening, and they were in the thick of it by the time we left. Although the server kept saying «no rush,» after enough repeats it became clear that meant «please hurry up, we’re on a wait.»
I had a combo plate, and DLW had the shawarma hummus plate. Both were quite satisfying. DLW really liked the option of skipping the starch and loading up on hummus, which is nice and lemony here. Presentation was nothing fancy, and the sauces were in to-​go cups. Prices were pretty reasonable, and even with wine we left paying under $ 50. We will put this place in the rotation when we want Mediterranean in the future.

Always great food, lots and lots of vegetarian options.
Almost always get the Spicy Kafta Rolled, substitute falafel. It’s tasty and crunches with grilled goodness.
They often have interesting ice tea options, including caffeine free.
They have tons of delicious looking desserts, but I’m typically too full to give them a shot.
It’s a bit of an odd location and difficult to describe to people looking for it.

We ate here for the first time, on a Saturday night. Our group of 12 had reservations at 6, and they were ready for us, no wait! Service was very friendly and they did a good job answering questions and bringing out the food. The only thing that was odd was that after we were finished eating, they cleared the empty entrée dishes of everyone but me, so I had to sit there talking with a big empty bowl in front of me! Also, there were several empty side dish plates that never got cleared. After awhile our checks were brought out & paid, and the dishes were still sitting on the table when we left.
The menu is extensive. I am a Whole Food Plant Based eater (like vegan, but I don’t eat processed foods, including oils) and I was able to order my 2 items (an appetizer, and a dinner salad) without oil, and the food was very good. Prices were reasonable too.

Came here last week for dinner with a friend and really enjoyed it. If you’ve never been, this is a chain, but at least here, it had a warm, friendly vibe.
The menu has all the Mediterranean food your heart dreams of – pita pizzas, hummus, wraps, salads, dips, the list goes on. My friend and I had the hardest time deciding! We split a vegetarian appetizer platter and the falafel was my favorite. The hummus was a close second… It was so creamy! The main courses all sounded great I’ll have to go back and try more. Most were an incredible value at around 7 dollars. I went for the lentil stew and I added grilled chicken and feta. This dish was 4 dollars and so filling. I wish it was spicier but it was good. Food overall was well done but nothing stood out about it as unique. Just tasty and a good value. That’s good enough for me!
The service was so good too! The waiter was very prompt and friendly. I’ll be back for sure!

Garlic sauce. Enough said, but also amazing service!
This place has the most amazing hummous and garlic dipping sauce I have ever had at a restaurant. If you love garlic as much as I do, you
. need to try their garlic sauce. When you order a plate of hummous and pita bread, be sure to ask for the garlic and spicy sauces. They come on the side, but you’ll with the garlic sauce was served in a tub for you to bath in. Seriously. It is that good! The hummous is extra creamy and delicious as well.
When I was here, I got the beef shwarma rolled pita sandwich. I love the pickles they put on it! With the tahini sauce, it was very flavorful! My boyfriend got the Aladdin’s kabob roll, and was equally in love. We also got a slice of baklava, but I have no idea how we managed to eat so much. (In truth though, we both took half of our sandwiches home.)
Also, the service here was phenomenal. We went during a lunch hour when it was moderately busy, but you couldn’t tell from our waitress. She was very nice and gave us some great recommendations. She also offered to pack up more pita and garlic sauce plus drinks for us to take home. I actually liked the ambiance of the place. I know another review didn’t like the décor but I found it welcoming. As an added bonus, the cushions in the booths were very comfortable! :)
Next time: I’ll try something with lamb. And garlic sauce of course.

When my Wife suggested coming here, I was suspicious. I was wrong!
The food here is very fresh and very good. My rice was spiced with some cinnamon and was the best rice side I ever had!
The hummus is very mild but great! We even got some extra pita bread with the doggie bag.
Would wish the menu was shorter, cause it is quite a challenge to even read all the position in the extensive booklet: o
I was very happy with my food there. Nice Persian adventure!

Pleasantly surprising! Unassuming from the outside, delicious and cosy inside.
Went there for a quick dinner after work and enjoyed the excellent service and fresh food served promptly.
The hummus is very good, very mild and creamy. It comes with fresh soft pita. Side of veggies was a nice addition, but made a big portion, so next time I would let the hummus alone shine.
I had a wrap with chicken and it was very good and just right in portion.
My husband enjoyed some bigger plate with rice that looked a bit suspicious, but turned out FANTASTIC, with some hints of cinnamon, really excellent.
Good spot for some Persian treats.
Just wish my wrap was presented better. It came completely wrapped with aluminum foil and it just did not feel right.

Having one of the best Middle Eastern meals of my life at the Aladdin’s in West Chester, I suggested this restaurant to friends who live near Oakley. We worried about a wait at this smallish restaurant tucked into the side of a strip mall. But, our party of three was seated immediately even though it was prime, dinner time on a Friday night.
I’ve only had lunch at the other location, so the bare bones ambiance wasn’t really a factor then. This time around, a girls’ night out, it could have used a little more in the décor department. The tables and chairs were clean and utilitarian. More akin to a fast– casual, chain restaurant design. Which, come to think of it, it is. No cloth anything — napkins or linens.
The menu is extensive and the prices are reasonable which work for me. Even with a vegan, a vegetarian, and someone who is gluten free, everyone found more than enough to eat! Two of us started with the vegetarian combo appetizer which had plenty of pita bread to use with baba ganouj (so amazing), hummus, tabouli, falafel, and dawali (grape leaves). Make sure you get the homemade hot sauce and garlic sauce to go with everything!
The one who opted out of the veggie combo ordered a bowl of vegetarian chili, the Lebanese Salata, and a side of mujadra (lentils & rice topped with fried onions). One gal had the tuna steak rolled pita and the third opted for a light salad (fattoush). We ate ourselves silly and still had leftovers to take home. Fresh ingredients, vivid spices, and amazing choices. It was another superb meal at an Aladdin’s.
We all walked out stuffed and very happy with our choice of Restaurants. With the Unilocal discount at check-​in, no one paid over $ 20 for a huge, multi-​course meal. If you want a cool place, you might pick a swanky spot in Oakley or OTR, but if you want loads of delicious food at a great price, try this place.

Aladdin’s is officially my family’s go-​to place for a quick, healthy dinner. They have worked out all of their new business issues, and this place now runs like a well-​oiled machine.
They are super fast if you’re eating at the restaurant (I’ve been in and out in under 45 minutes if I’m in a rush for dinner on a week night), and take out food can be picked up in 10 minutes!
All of the food is delicious here, but my favorites are the hummus schwarma plate (best hummus in Cincinnati!), the flavor savor special, and the falafel salad. I love that they have so many healthy options, and all of their salad dressings are amazing. Pro tip: If you’re getting the hummus, make sure you add their house made hot sauce! It costs 65 cents but it’s worth it.
If you’re eating at the restaurant, they also have a pretty decent selection of craft beers in bottles.
Overall, great food, good service, and very affordable/​fast. We love this place!

Tips: ask for their in house hot sauce… soo good! It costs us $ 1.30 for 2 hot sauce containers, but was totally worth it. Also use Unilocal checkin to get 10% off.
Appetizers — humus and pita bread
The portion of this appetizer was very generous and quite good. The pita is the thinner/​chewier type.
Mediterranean Beef Shish Kabob Plate — the beef was perfectly flavored, though I could have used more. I ordered my beef well-​done, expecting them to be chewy, but it came out very tender still. The side was brown rice, which was quite good. They blend it with some kind of noodle and pine nuts, which really enhanced the flavor.
Overall, great dining experience. I’d definitely come back!