A Guide to the Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago’s Southwest Suburbs

"Of all the restaurants in Bridgeview, Ozi Corner leans the heaviest into Syrian cuisine. Oozi is a dish found largely in Syria and Jordan: very lightly spiced beef served with peas and rice. Another popular iteration of oozi is encased within bread or pastry and convenient for packing for lunch or picking up at a bakery on your way to work: Oozi Corner’s version is very generous and sturdy, made within the same dough they provide with every order and accompanied with a side of their smooth hummus. The rest of the menu features Syrian classics including grilled kibbeh, several clay-pot stews, along with other dishes like fattoush and kebab. Oozi also has outdoor seating and a drive-thru with a more limited menu." - N.A. Mansour