La Saj Lebanese Bistro

Delicious food, meat platter, kibbeh nayeh, tabouleh and Arak! Garlic sauce with excellent bread! Worth checking it out!

Excellent food prepared with care. I felt like I was in Lebanon. Taylor is a sweetheart. Excellent service. Monica was very nice. Mike works hard to create a great experience for his customers. The bread a garlic spread is addicting! Lamb shank was delicious. Salads are stellar. Mom and I have been there several times. We both wish they had a fresh raw juice bar.

Weekday lunch was delicious! Big portions and great prices, and warm bread with garlic sauce brought to the table for us. Chicken shawarma sandwich could've used a bit more garlic sauce IMO but it was full of chicken and the pita was grilled to crispy perfection. Service was quick and kind and ambiance was very comfortable. I'll definitely be back here.

Ordered take out tomato kibby was the best thing I have eaten in a long time! Sooooooo good! Tomato kibby is a must try I never heard of it before but when I ate it was delicious this menu item is really a rare good find

Honestly, the best place for food in the area. They are so consistent in the quality and deliciousness of their food. Unbeatable prices. If I could order everyday, I would.

This place used to be good, but this time was a mess. The chicken was so dry it was almost inedible, and the sandwiches had zero flavor—like they forgot seasoning was a thing. Honestly felt like no effort was put into the food. Really hope this isn’t the new normal.

Last week I stopped by for take out sandwiches. I was met by the most obnoxious and discourteous person ever. The man did not have the decency to welcome me. In fact I had to say hello first. His do-not-care attitude was disgusting. I would suggest that the restaurant hire educated staff otherwise they are likely to lose business. I have eaten there often and the food is always very good however.

I only rate a place if "you just gotta go" (4 or 5 ☆) or "stay far away" (1☆). This place is a definite 4 ☆☆☆☆ experience. I say 4 stars because the environment could be a bit more authentically inviting. I like restaurants who share an ambiance of the culture the food represents. So know this - it's clean, it's nice, and it's comfortable. Yet, it lacked the Middle Eastern feel. The food is great and the staff is very welcoming. Our waitress was perfect. She wasn't a hawk and still timed her check-ins for beverages and how we were doing. You will leave satisfied and want to return for more! I tried Rice Pudding for the first time ever and the waitress said let me add a bit of cinnamon and light drizzle of honey. OMG!! I was pleasantly surprised. Close taste to ice cream.

The La Saj sampler is a fantastic appetizer to share; however, you may not feel like eating a main course afterwards. Plenty for four people. Contains hummus, baba, tabouleh and raw vegetables. Shawarma was very good. That's always my test choice. Not a huge fan of the crushed lentil soup. My dining partners all expressed a wish to go back again. Always, a good sign. The owners must be Michael Jackson fans because we listened to him all through dinner. lol. Great service and nice atmosphere with windows.

My friend recommended this place and she was spot on. The food was excellent, the dining room was spacious, and our server was friendly and helpful. Our food all came out of the kitchen fast, too! To split two ways we ordered a small fattoush, a small lentil soup, and the chicken shawarma dinner and it was plenty of food. We were both marveling at how fresh and delicious the salad was. The soup was incredibly comforting and the chicken was moist, tender, and well seasoned. If I lived locally, I would eat here all the time!

I've reviewed this before and it is still the best middle eastern food in the area outside of Dearborn. We've gone for lunch, gotten takeout out and this visit dined in with our family on a Thursday night. It wasn't very busy so we were seated immediately, which was perfect with two kids in tow. We got the combo for two and a side of hummus. It was perfect for the four of us. We even had some leftovers. The staff were very friendly as always and they have our favorite things: grape leaves, kafta, and shwarma. This place also converted us to like fried kibbee- crunchy, soft, and flavorful (not dry like other places can be). Hummus is creamy and not salty. They make their pita in house in a wood fired oven and they come to your table hot and soft. Overall, a wonderful experience.

I've been coming here every week for the last couple of weeks. The service is so fast and friendly - you get a bunch of bread with the best garlic sauce as a free appetizer, and they cook so quickly that by the time you're on the second piece of bread the main course is already out. We really like the feast of meats for two ($38 as of Dec 2024). It's really enough for 3-4 people in my opinion, especially if you eat a lot of bread like we do. The platter comes with a mix of kebabs and shawarma, grilled veggies, rice, and tahini. The seasoning is not too heavy, so you don't get overwhelmed and sick of the taste. We also love the hummus platter here, which comes with an arrangement of fresh vegetables. Cannot recommend this place enough.

My favourite was the garlic sauce, I ate so much of it. Otherwise food was very good, we ate light as we weren't super hungry. The server was super nice and patient. I also loved the inside of the restaurant, he had very calming Middle Eastern feel.

How have I been on yelp for all these years and somehow I didn't review one of the best lebanese restaurants in michigan?? The food is always good here and my family & friends agree when I take them here. My favorite thing here has to be the garlic sauce because they put jalapeno peppers in it so it has a unique bite to it. The only thing I don't like about this place is the customer service. Sometimes its good and other times they are so rude.

The chicken and beef shawarma was very tender. The tahini paired with the beef shawarma was solid. The lentil soup was average. The bread and butter was a nice touch. The service was average, but friendly. The ambiance was family friendly. The portions were generous and we shared our entrees.

10/10!! Highly recommend for hummus/Mediterranean/Lebanese food lovers. Generous portions and great prices. The food is so fresh and delicious. Their bread is also fantastic and right from the oven. I recommend trying a few things and enjoying it family style with your group. Service was kind and attentive. We will definitely be back. They have vegetarian & gluten free options.

Showed up at 7:09 to a practically empty restaurant. Hostess offered to seat us, but a manager (or someone) interjected to warn us that the kitchen closes at 7:30 and they close at 8. Who doesn't love having the manager let you know you're going to be an inconvenience if you decide to eat there? I've been here in the past and had something similar happen while we were dining. We won't bother again.

My spouse and I tried this place for dinner today. We've driven by it in the past and we were curious about it, so decided today was the day to try it out. I am so glad that we did! We came in to a half filled restaurant but were seated almost immediately. Our server was Casey and he was very kind & helpful. He brought us bread and garlic sauce to start off and the garlic sauce was like no other! Thick and very garlicky, I could put it on everything! We decided to get the feast of meats for 2, it came with soup or salad, rice and veggies. The soup we chose was chicken and vegetable, it was a very hearty tomato based soup packed with flavor and very healing! Would be perfect if you had a cold or the flu. Our meal was brought out in a timely manner and holy cow it's a lot of food! Meal for 2 felt like meal for 3-4! All the meat was tender, seasoned well and just cooked perfectly. The vegetables served with the meat complimented it very well. The rice was nice and fluffy, coated in a tomato sauce of some sort, very delicious! We both had a small plate of everything and were left with a lot to take home! Prices are fantastic for what you are given too. I will definitely be back, and I recommend this place to anyone looking to try a new Lebanese spot, especially if you have a larger crowd! They have great deals on their feasts!! Thank you La Saj! You have a new costumer ;)

Horrible found a piece of the animals neck organ in my beef sandwich. The lady said it is pre bought meat frozen they throw on the grill. I'm disgusted to say the least these people saw that they wrapped it up. I am an absolutely disgusted and will never be back.

Affordable Americanized Lebanese themed food available in a modern restaurant or takeout (?). We ate in and appreciated the prompt and polite server's assistance. Setting is adequate, on the simple side. We were surprised observing La Saj also has a liquor license.

Wish I'd found this place sooner! Excellent food, attentive waiter, small price for such huge portions - yes we took half home, and the garlic spread and bread that comes free is amazing! Plus, and it's one of the cleanest restaurants I've ever seen which tells you something. Lots of options for vegetarians, too.

Was super happy to find some lunch specials on DoorDash for La Saj! I did the chicken shawarma combo with spicy potatoes hummus and bread! The shawarma was fresh and packed with delicious moist chicken. The hummus was the perfect size for a lunch! I wish the potato's would've fried a bit longer but it was lunch time so I'm sure they were busy no biggie! Looking forward to being able to get lunch combos and no go broke getting my Mediterranean fix because I always want a little bit of everything!

I've been largely a takeout customer since they opened this location. The food is very good. The majadra and the spicy hummus are notable. That's the good news. Their portion sizes have shrunk considerably since Covid. A large hummus is barely the prior size of the prior small. I ordered 4 large hummus' and 2 taboulli's, and we were given 6 pitas. We asked for more, and they said it would be extra.........as 6 is all you get per order.......no matter what you order or what size your order. Really? So, from a value perspective, they're a rip off. Sad.

We ordered the Saji Chicken Feast, and this meal can literally feed about five people. It comes with four different types of chicken, rice, a small medley of carrots and mushrooms, and a large side of salad. Everything was delicious and our waiter was a sweetheart, accommodating all our needs. The ambiance was also top notch.

We get carryout on a regular basis. The food is consistently good. Their fresh bread is amazing.

La Saj is in the outskirts of Troy, Michigan and occupies most of the first floor of an office building. Because of staff shortages, please note their early closing hours, which will differ during the week. We intended to dine on a Tuesday but they closed at 7pm (last call at 6:45), so we opted for Wednesday when the closed an hour later at 8pm. Dining room is cool, clean and spacious. Service is great, prompt and helpful with suggestions on the more authentic menu items. For example, don't feel the need to get the La Saj Sampler AND additional entrees per person! La Saj Sampler (Small - $31.99), including: - Hommus Dip - a healthy plate's worth, creamy and delicious. - Tabboule salad - a highly decorative salad made of finely chopped parsley, tomato, mint, lemon/lime, onions and seasoning. - Falafel - yes, please. All day. - Grape Leaves, or "Dolmades" - sour grape leaves stuffed with rice and minced meats. Grape leaves were probably too sour - overwhelming the stuffing flavors. - "Labneh" - white cucumber yogurt that can be used as a dip for meats or spread for veggies. - "Baba" - warm toasted bread that look like mini pitas. Easy to munch to much. Pace yourselves. - "Kibbee" - a traditional Lebanese dish, like a bulgur wheat croquette stuffed with ground beef, onions, some pine nuts and spices. This is a must try. - Cheese - small cubes, a Syrian variety (we asked) that lands somewhere between feta and mozzarella. Excellent to try. - Fresh vegetables - a super large plate of raw carrots, cucumber, celery, radish that you can dip to your delight Saji Kafta All natural seasoned lamb and beef - mixed with parsley and onion. You see similar entrees in a lot of Mediterranean restaurants, but what makes this special is a really deep cumin/nutmeg aroma that seems like it's smoked into the soul of the meat. It's utterly incredible and a wonder to taste. The flavors just linger on and on. I was not a fan of the accompanying pickled veggie strips - very sour, so beware. Crushed Lentil Soup Obviously fresh and pureed to perfection. Flavors aren't acute, so you may prefer a dash of salt or two. The cup is a healthy dose, so be sure to factor in your storage capacity. Baklava Not a huge fan of baklava, but they do it well - extremely crispy and warm. You just know it came straight from the bakery. Rice Pudding - with cinnamon sprinkle is SOOOO good, this should be your first choice. It's slightly more watery than custard consistency but it's really the flavoring that blows your mind. This is the ancient equivalent of modern boba treats. You may even want two for yourself because the helping is 'individually-sized". Turkish Coffee - to end the night here is absolutely satisfying. They pour the java from a traditional antique-looking coffee pot and serve in cute espresso cups. Food quality is elite level here and I would definitely agree that this is elite Mediterranean food - better than anything I've tasted in California. That's a wrap.

So, my coworker was having her birthday luncheon, and she chose this restaurant to eat at. She's Lebanese, and obviously loves Middle Eastern Food! I've never been here before, but one of my other coworkers has. Walking in, the place has ample seating and is nicely decorated. Unfortunately, due to the windows, it was a bit colder then we would have liked. We were given menus by the server and we each got something different. Interesting enough, some of the tables have a QR code for an electronic menu. Ours did not, but we wanted paper menu's anyway. I went with the Falafel and hummus lunch plate since I was hungry, but not starving. I wanted to make sure that the Falafel was green on the inside, because it tastes way better then the ones that are brown. Server said yes it is, and I was was like YES thank goodness. Everyone enjoyed their food as did I. Prices here are a bit expensive, but not ridiculous. The hummus was fantastic, as was the Falafel. My only complaint was no sauce came with the falafel, and I had to use the bread from the bread basket to eat the hummus. Was the bread fabulous? Absolutely. We also got garlic sauce for the bread, and I liked it. It had a few extra ingredients in it, which I loved, but my coworker said she prefers just the white garlic sauce better. To each their own I guess. Our bill was $48 for 4 lunches, which isn't all that bad. Overall it was a fabulous experience and I really enjoyed my food here. Thank you for being here!

It was alright. I feel like it's super over priced for the amount of food you're given. The side salad was like a little sprinkle of lettuce so that was disappointing but the chicken kabob sandwich was good. The service could have been better but we made everything work.. the food is very flavorful here too. I really did enjoy the fresh made bread that was my favorite part and I'm noticing a lot of places do not have it so it was very surprising to see

Excellent food. I have been going to La Saj for many years, I recommend them to my customers all the time.

I stand by my last review where the vegetarian dish I ordered had meat in it. Thought I'd give them one more try because I used to love them. According to Yelp, they are open until 9pm on Friday's. Walked in at 8:10pm and saw a fairly full restaurant. Was told by one of three servers standing around the entry way they closed at 8pm. PLEASE update your hours on Yelp and answer your phone. I know everyone is struggling to find help, but the employees leaning on the front counter didn't look too busy.

I've seen this place before since I've gotten food from Detroit Taco Co. which shares the same parking lot. My family and I came and ordered chicken shawarma, chicken kabob, and Kafta. For just the sandwiches, prices aren't bad! All less than $7 each! The meal was filling with all the meat, veggies, and hummus. We got carry out but my sister had dined in before. She enjoys the food. Would love to come back!

The food was hot, fresh, and so delicious! It's a good thing we don't live super close or we would eat here all the time! Prices were reasonable for the amount of food, and we did not leave hungry! We will be back.

The best food! No other Mediterranean restaurant even comes close to the fattoush salad, garlic sauce, crushed lentil, hummus, grilled chicken, grape leaves, vegetable ghallaba, warm bread. Kaysey has served us many times, always with a smile & utmost care. 5 Stars +

A year and a half later, so time to update this review! I've been to La Saj maybe 4 or 5 times at this point. My boyfriend and I went yesterday - you really can't beat the $4.99 chicken kabob sandwich deal, which also comes with their fresh bread and garlic, as well as some sort of tomato sauce (tasty, but too spicy for me). Most of the time, service is good, especially compared to my first time here. He ordered some Turkish coffee yesterday - which, for coffee drinkers, is supposed to be awesome - and it took a while to make, but at least three different servers came up to us and said it was "on the way." Total bill yesterday with a cup of the Turkish coffee and two chicken kebob sandwiches: like $12. Very affordable. I really like the interior too - it's always clean, as are the bathrooms. They seem to do a great takeout business as well, so maybe one day I'll order a sandwich to-go. The sandwiches are very tasty, as well, and yesterday they had radishes in them too, I think; otherwise, they are traditional and have the garlic paste, pickles, and chicken, or whatever meat you order. Definitely give this place a try if you haven't been - they do excellent Troy Restaurant Week deals too (usually about $8-9 for a 3-course lunch, and $15 for dinner which includes a glass of wine).

The service was terrible. We were rushed from start to finish. There's no excuse for this. She cleaned the table while we were still eating. Extremely unwelcoming and food not good enough to overcompensate. Right after we put our food order in she came back to tell us the kitchen was closing. Continued to interrupt our conversations. Simply rude. Spicy hummus was good but we won't be back based on service alone. Spent over $100 on dinner only for it to be an extremely negative and rushed experience.

This place was meh. Fresh pita bread and garlic sauce were good. Salad was fresh but small. We ordered the full order of deboned chicken but the salad that accompanied it was a personal salad size. We asked if we could upgrade to a larger salad and waitress said no. Didn't care for grilled vegetables and the chicken in our entree was flavorless and was over "seared." What really rubbed me wrong was our experience with their soup. I ordered the "soup de jour" which was chicken lemon rice. With a price of $7.50 for a cup ! It was very underwhelming. My husband and daughter both ordered crushed lentil. My daughter didn't care for her soup at all. I told the waitress and asked if she could take it back and bring her the lemon rice soup. She smiles and says she can't do that because my daughter tasted the soup ! I wasn't asking if she could take it back and return it to the original pot that the soup came out of! So we pretty much paid for 2 soups for my daughter. $5 for crushed lentil would not make or break this establishment. But this review and us never returning due to this pettiness possibly will. The extra step to make the customer happy was not executed well.

Bread, garlic, and entrees were delicious, as usual. However, my friend ordered a chicken sandwich and it had a hair in it. The kitchen remade it, but it took a very long time and she ended up just taking it to go. Also, why are they currently only open until 7pm? A lot of people don't even start eating dinner until then.

Always great food from LA Saj. Please note that the entrance to the restaurant is via the Carry-out door. Food was hot and service was prompt.

I chose this restaurant for lunch with a friend who was in this area for personal business, because of its above average reviews on Tripadvisor. I will start by saying I am a Middle Eastern food snob, having visited family in Israel throughout my life. The Middle Eastern fare in Dearborn is equally fantastic. When it comes to Mediterranean food, I do not need a fancy restaurant and fancy presentation to impress me. Just give me authentic, fresh, flavorful, delicious Middle Eastern. My friend and I both ordered from the lunch menu. I wanted to order lamb kebabs, but they only have lamb as leg of lamb. I got the chicken with mushrooms and she got chicken Shawarma. I also ordered a lentil soup, and hummus as the side. The restaurant serves complimentary hot pita and garlic sauce. The chicken with mushrooms was fine. Nothing Middle Eastern about the way it was prepared, however. The hummus was average. The garlic sauce was not prepared to a smooth texture. It was a little bit chunky, which was a first for me. Not super thrilled about that. I would not consider this an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant, but if you have never had vast experiences with that genre of food, I can see how you would enjoy this place as much as anyone. Food aside, our waiter was friendly and prompt, and came by several times, making sure everything was OK. Completely happy with the atmosphere. The place is clean and modern and welcoming. Given my personal snobbery, I probably will not be coming back here again, but I am not dissing it for anyone who just wants an average, somewhat American-Middle Eastern, dining experience.

First time in this location, we usually go to the original one in Sterling Heights. This is our favorite middle eastern food. Their bread and garlic sauce is the BEST I've ever had. I also love their hummus, it's so smooth and creamy. This is not the case everyplace you go. What I usually get is the chicken shawarma sandwich or combo which comes with a few sides. It's delicious every single time! Our server was fantastic too! I love the original location more but this was great too.

If you're looking for a Mediterranean spot, this should be it! I've had their catering which has always been delicious but came to eat with my husband and we were not disappointed! My husband enjoyed the steak kabob and I devoured the chicken ghallaba. My husband was shocked by the quality and tenderness of the steak and he's already wanting to go back. My dish was full of fresh vegetables cooked to perfection with chicken and spices! Their bread and garlic butter is top knot and wish we would have gotten hummus!

Excellent food with great portions for sharing and leftovers! All the dips, salads and meats are flavourful.

Great vegetarian options and has been pointed out, the bread with garlic sauce is a meal by itself. I had the veg sampler and it was enough for 2 1/2 meals. If you are in the area it's worth stopping in. There's a bit more breading on spanakopita than I am accustomed to. Still a good meal. It's across the street from my home office so I'll need to pace myself when in town ;)

I have ordered pickup, first time at this location. I always order the Saji Chicken Feast, at the Sterling Heights location they always had 2 pieces of the chicken cream chop, here they only gave me 1. Also the quantity of food is a lot smaller then at Sterling Heights. The Feast is supposed to be good enough for 3 people, I have to say the meat yes good for 3 people but the rice and vegetables is not enough at all. If and if I ever order pickup from Troy location I will be opening my boxes to make sure.

Everybody is happy with the food at La Saj. Veggie Combo, Kafka, and the lamb shank, all tasty. Best lamb shank ever, definitely a must try.

Great service. Terrible food. Casey was our server today. He was a delight. All the food except the bread was God awful. This establishment is a Michigan style "Coney Island/Rams Horn". If you will. The term Lebanese should not even be used. Unless they're referring to 8th generation Lebanese and the dishes now have "culture appropriation". Bagged Salads were served in "round glass plates", that went out of style in the mid 90s. And the entree's left me speechless. No seasoning. The food was thrown on the plate. I was in utter disbelief and started laughing after our plates were put before us. If you would like 5* quality real LEBANESE food. Please stick with La Marsa. Its only 10minutes away. Side note. The location is in a very eerie spot. Made no rhyme or reason. Just skip this place. Unless 1star coney food is your thing.

Love La Saj. Great and consistent. The Fattoush salad with shawarma chicken is one I can't seem to pass up. Wish they were closer to my home. It's always a must stop if I'm in the area.

Went yesterday and the food was average and the place needs background music. But our server made it worth it ! If you ever go to the troy location request Miriam as your waitress ! The place wasn't that full and they only had a couple of servers so they were rushing but Miss Miriam made it feel like we had the whole place to ourselves ! Definitely going back

Did you ever go to restaurant because of free bread and garlic spread and order food because it's the right thing to do. @lasaj_lebanesebistro has the most amazing bread and garlic buttery spread. It is one of my moments of gluttony. And everything else I have every ordered has been very very good also. Today I ordered The Shrimp Ghallaba - carrots , peppers , onions , mushrooms with rice and special red sauce with shrimp. I haven't eaten so many carrots ( voluntarily ) in a long time. Great dish The staff is awesome and they are mostly slammed - so be patient. It is worth the wait.

Got lunch carryout here earlier this week. Chicken Kabob sandwich combo - comes with two sides. Sandwich is quite tasty and good size. For my two sides, typically go with house salad and rice. Rice is fantastic - comes with a little bit of tomato sauce. This time I tried the sauteed veggies. I'll stick with the salad. They throw in a bag of pitas with the carryout combo which makes for a nice snack for later. Online ordering works great and receive a text when the food is ready.

The food was very good, especially the shawarma. The order came very quickly, and the serving staff was very helpful and polite.The free bread was fresh, soft, and warm, and the sauce was flavorful and tasty. A very homely,aesthetic atmosphere. Good place for middle eastern food.

I ordered take out from here the other day and I am so glad I did! The menu online is a little difficult to go through and kind of confusing. Unfortunately they don't have a paper to go menu yet but I still was able to figure out a great order! I ordered the small spicy hummus and chicken shawarma entree. When I brought my food home, the first thing that stood out to me the most was the size of everything! The small spicy hummus was actually quite large! It took me many days to finish! The hummus also came with a bag of freshly made pitas which were so soft and perfect. The chicken shawarma was also a very decent size with a lot of chicken, a side of rice, and some grilled veggies. Accompanying the chicken shawarma was a side of daily soup or salad. Unfortunately they were all out of the lentil soup for the day so I settled for salad. The salad was huge was a side portion! Overall this was a great experience and I can't wait to try more of their food!

My son just had lunch there. He has allergies to sesames and Cashews. He made it clear to the waiter up front and was told there was no issues (First big issue. Didn't verify with the chef). So he order Lenti Soup and Chicken Chop Cream wrap. And sure enough 2 bites in he suffered a severe allergic reaction. I understand the trials it may be to accommodate special orders. But he was up front and clear about it. Better to say we can't help you here than to blow it off and have someone suffer to the point they need to use an epi pen to be able to breathe!!! WHAT THE HE

Outstanding Great food and nice variety Quick and friendly service Cleanest restaurant I've seen

Came here with a party of four on St Patrick's Day. Was excited to go because it is so highly rated. We love Middle Eastern food, and have been to a lot of places. We had the combination platter for two and the lentil soup. It is a ton of food for a good value. Moderate price. The food overall was very similar to Anita's, La Mersa or Al Ameer. Really very good overall. The food arrived too quickly and overwhelmed the table--too much all at once. The lentil soup was not as good as others we have had. But the great value made up for that.

AMAZING! Came between lunch and dinner, so we had the place to ourselves. Got the La Saj sampler, which includes hummus, tabbouli, falafel, labneh, etc... also an order of fattoush amd finally the La Saj trio--yes I know, lots of food, and this was just for 2 people! But we were STARVING (coming from a long flight from the airport) and wanted to try everything... it did not disappoint! Service was fast, our cravings were satisfied and bellies full. Everything is excellent, but you don't need my review to believe me. Try it yourself!

Smaller than the original location, But with the same menu and good tastes. This one is not as inviting as the original location, something about it makes it different. Service levels are different here too, servers need to upgrade their skills to be more professional And to study the menu more All in all, good location and great food