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Family-run since 1991, this Hyde Park favorite feeds generations with Palestinian-leaning Middle Eastern plates—shawarma, maklouba, and more. It’s a neighborhood anchor often praised by locals for warm service and halal options.
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Middle Eastern standards including falafel, shawarma & shish kebab
1162 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615 Get directions
$10–20
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