M'dakhan (Mdakhan - مدخن)‎

We had a great experience dining there. The food is authentic Jordanian as I had traveled through that country before and ate local food. Our server Nooraldeen was amazing! He was very attentive and always come by to check on us and make sure we are doing ok and help with almost everything. 100% recommend! We had the Kibbeh, hummus plate, lamb shank, mansaf roll and kofta dish and everything tasted great! Definitely will come back again!

I’ve been here previously but entirely forgot to leave a review, so this is my take on an unbiased opinion. Visit began with a hourlong wait which although I didn’t want to wait around, the place was packed and there were plenty of little background processes you could watch like the interesting kunafah heater or the coffee bar. I will say the wait can be skipped by having a reservation, but I’m not sure if they have reservations open right now. Following our wait, we were guided to our tables and our waiter Osaid was very nice (If you find this Osaid, tysm) and helped us order. We had to wait a tiny bit more since the place was absolutely PACKED, which is justified. We started off with hummus and baba ghanouj with some really good bread and the little grape leaves with rice in them and that was followed by a panini made with (presumably) pita. After this we had some fries and the main which was a grilled chicken in our case and some brisket. They were very accommodating when we said we wanted rice since the brisket came as only a sandwich, and once again, Osaid helped us out. Overall, I was aiming for the ribs or the neck but clearly since it was a weekend, almost all the smoked items were not available but disregarding that, the meat was tender and very nice and the rice for all the dishes was also very nice. Overall, this place has some very good food and a very nice ambiance with the decor and Palestinian hints like the olive trees inside (although fake, ya can’t have a real tree now can ya?) and the little cubby near the entry with all the cool bits of decor. They was also a man offering qahwah and just overall the feel and food in this restaurant is oddly surreal. The only thing is with the popularity comes a lot of people which leads to long wait times but the end result is quite worth it. To the people at M’dakhan, yall are killing it out here and I hope you keep at it. 9.5/10, Definitely would visit again. Free 🍉

Honestly, this is the BEST Arabic restaurant in the entire USA! The smoked shank and ribs were absolutely delicious – so tender, juicy, and full of flavor, just like authentic Arabic home cooking. The quality of the food is on a very high level, the flavors are 100% authentic, and every bite felt special. The service was top-notch, very friendly and professional, and the restaurant was super clean and welcoming. If you’re looking for real Arabic food with amazing taste, this is the place to go. Highly recommended for anyone who loves great food!

Fine dining, fine food! Amazing service and amazing food! Drove several hours and waited about 20 minutes to be seated on a Sunday but it was worth it ! Every bite and piece of meat was tender, juicy and well seasoned! If you’re curious in trying this place, don’t wait any longer !

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 One of the best smokehouse restaurants in Chicago! The food is absolutely delicious — juicy brisket, tender ribs, and perfectly smoked chicken. What makes it even better is the warm, family-friendly atmosphere. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy a great meal and feel at home. The staff is welcoming and attentive, and the service is fast. Highly recommended for both families and BBQ lovers!

Today we had a great experience at Mdakhan. Great place with warm atmosphere and great food. What made it more special is the service, our server Asia was amazing, so much fun and helpful made our time even more memorable. She’s the sweetest! Hands down to Asia. 🙌 Also Noor welcomed us with a beautiful smile on his face. We felt very welcomed from the beginning to the end. We’ll definitely go back!

Wonderful dining experience. Hesitant at first since they don’t take reservations, but while waiting a kind gentleman introduced us to Arabic coffee (delicious and smelled of spices). Our server, Janet, was efficient, helpful and kind — always checking to see if we needed anything, providing napkins, etc. We shared lamb shank, seafood mixed grill and chicken/cheese bread. WOW we’ve never had such delicious food and huge portions. The mint/lemon drink was so tasty. Can’t wait to return with friends so we can order one of the family platters.

One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time! The star of the show was definitely the freekeh with cream. When I saw it on the menu, I knew I had to try it and it surprised me with how delicious and comforting it was. The service was also excellent and everything came within a reasonable time. I also appreciate the hospitality with someone coming around to give coffee for people who are waiting. I will 100% come back again!!!

M'dakhan hits the mark on traditional cuisine from the Levant. The flavor of their food has raised the bar against all the other Middle Eastern restaurants in the area. I have gone a few times since they've opened and have been happy each time. Their kabob meats are wonderfully seasoned, id say the best in the area. Because of this alone, this is going to be my go-to Palestinian restaurant. Other times I went I ordered the Spicy Chicken Hot Pot which is really delicious with some rice. It has a great kick enough to get the spicy craving. The flavor is wonderful and pretty unique. They have wonderful appetizers, I love their kibbeh and do like their baba ghanoush. What you do have to go for is their breakfast. You'll get a great meal of foul, hummus, their fried cheese, and so many other items for a great price and large portion. I love their fresh bread, their eggs and potato (mfraka), and their manakeesh. The service is great, the restaurant is beautiful and clean, and it's delicious. I hope I can continue to come to M'dakhan for many years, it's absolutely my favorite place to go.

I recently brought a dear friend to M'Dakhan to try a true authentic Palestinian meal. Needless to say, we ended up ordering almost everything on the menu, including the Arayes, Kibbeh, Kuftah with Tahini, and Mansaf Rolls, which were all very delicious! I can also say that the smoked ribs are an absolute must! For dessert, we ordered the Knaffeh and a pot of Arabic tea, which was decorative and added a really nice touch to the evening. One thing to note is that they don't take reservations, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. But it's totally worth it! While you wait, the host, dressed in authentic Middle Eastern cultural clothing, will keep you entertained as he serves hot aromatic Arabian coffee with notes of cardamom. The owner/manager is really friendly and will make you feel welcome and at right at home. I must say, I'm in awe every time I come to M'Dakhan, and every moment here is memorable! I highly recommend you visit this restaurant.

Amazing service and great food. The hummus was perfect and the beef stew was great. The in-house made bread was nicely seared. A festive atmosphere with music not very loud but inviting. Plenty of parking. You will notice the high-end vehicles in the parking lot if you visit after sunset.

Decided to try this place after seeing the good reviews. The restaurant is very nice in side and the staff was very friendly. The Hummus and Greek salad were great. Ordered the Kefta and Grilled Shrimp. Both were delicious and cooked perfectly. We also ordered the roasted eggplant which was also very good. We finished the meal sharing the baked cheese with Phyllo and it was so good. Overall fantastic experience and we will definitely be back to try some other food.

The best wings I've ever had! The cheese pie was also very delicious. The ribs were good but I don't like ribs in general so it definitely passed my expectations. The service was great and the food came out pretty quickly. The restaurant itself is very well maintained and very clean. Will definitely come back

I enjoyed the food here. I went twice during my stay in Chicago. The first time I went I tried the spicy steak, grilled wings, and kuba. Everything was delicious. The next time I went we tried the beef ribs and the mansaf. As someone who doesn't like my meat with a lot of fat this wasn't a good pick for me but I understand that others may enjoy it. The service was great as the waiters and waitresses are very attentive. The restaurant itself is very clean and nicely decorated. I would definitely recommend for everyone to try this restaurant. Clean food and great people.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food. The grilled meats are really good. Mixed grill was spot on. Lots of flavor. Smoked meats are very popular here. Easily hottest spot currently in Bridgeview and Little Palestine .

I was getting bored from all the restaurants opening up in the area. It's all the same thing. Then finally M'Dakhan came and finally changed things up. They still have your typical mashawee (grilled food), but then they have smoked meats as well and even other great dishes. Not even that, they have a phenomenal breakfast as well. Everything is so good. I would recommend the beef brisket sandwich and the beef ribs. A few of us agree that the lamb shank is not the greatest, so that would be on my least favorite list. My top recommendation would be the creamy freekah, one of the best dishes I've ever had. Hoping to try to make it at home lol. It's a bit expensive, so keep that in mind. Service, as always, is great. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The seating area is beautiful. I've been to all the different names of this restaurant building and I hope we finally have one that will stick.

We got takeout previously, but ate in this time. Plenty of seating inside. It's nice, but the music was too loud. Service was friendly. Pricing was slightly on the higher side. We ordered the hot & spicy chicken breast, the panini with meat (also known as arrayes), and the veggie platter. The presentation for the chicken was awesome; it came out on a flaming platter. It also tasted excellent. It wasn't spicy at all. The flavor reminded me of butter chicken. The panini was crispy and flavorful. The hummus, falafel, and baba ghanouj in the veggie platter were all delicious. Fantastic meal.

We came here for lunch and my 7 yo loved it and ate 4 falafel. We loved the smoked beef ribs as well as the mixed grill. The knafeh dessert was great too!

I loved the ribs and halloumi cheese. Decor was very nice and I sat in a booth with couches. Service was good!

This hands down is the best Arab restaurant I ever been to in the Chicago land area. The place has beautiful decor with and overseas theme. I been here a couple times lunch and dinner the service and food is always consistent. The wings are a must and the bread fresh out the oven. I had the mansaf which is a huge plate of lamb with Laban on the side I usually drain the rice with it. I didn't have room for dessert but i definitely will come back.

Excellent ribs, wings, and grilled options. Would recommend the ribs and also try out the mixed platter.

Great food and amazing, thoughtful service. I'll be coming back soon to try more dishes.

Food is delicious. No compliant there ... just need to free up 3 hours of your day. This place takes over an hour to get your food ready Besides that everything is perfect

I came here a month ago, and the food was phenomenal! I had a great experience the first time. I decided to come back with my family, and was utterly disappointed. While, the food is still delicious, the service is not it. Our server took our order and she suggested getting a large fattoush salad, as a small wouldn't be enough for 4 people... but we never got our order?! We also ordered the veggie plate which was delicious! But after the appetizer, we waited for a long time before receiving one entree, and then again they forgot the 2nd entree. And it took a long time for anyone to come back to our table, for us to ask about it. We had 3 different people, including the manager that had acknowledged our missing entree, and offered to put it in but it had already been 2 hours and we didn't want to keep waiting. I'm not sure if it was a new server but half the things we ordered, we didn't get which was disappointing as I was looking forward to the salad and lamb chops. Oh well. But the knafeh is fresh and delicious!

This place is just wonderful! So good to be in Little Palestine. Such a warm, friendly, family atmosphere, great service, the best falafel, hummus and baba ganoush, and the bread was so fresh and good! Also you can't beat the Turkish coffee and the desserts! Will definitely come again, it felt like family. PS: Free Palestine!

Where do I even start? There's a reason why this new place is taking off the way that it is. Authentic Palestinian food with epic wood fired tastes that are SO WORTH IT! The half grilled chicken was beyond excellent. Loved the Cheese Pie as a light appetizer. The aesthetics were just unbelievably beautiful - quite the ambiance. All in all - the service was top notch and the environment felt so warm and homey. You must try this for yourself (and Free ).

Where do I start?? We are from another state and came to Chicago to visit for 4 days. We are middle eastern and don't have choices from where we are from. So middle eastern food was all we wanted while we were in The area. Believe me when I say we ate in many Arabic restaurants while we were here but this place was the ONLY place that beat ALL others! From their authenticity of food down to their customer service! Food was phenomenal to say the least. Owner and Staff were top notch. If you're in Chicago, go no where else but here!!!

This place is definitely new and in demand by the Arabic community, but still, they are using the Arabic way of who you know in the way they seat people when the seating time goes up not down since they are trying to fit in friends and family before everyone else. Very disappointed for this type of service, from someone who is trying to support this kind of local businesses.

Traditional Middle Eastern Food, very tasty with impeccable service. Restaurant decor is beautiful with a welcoming traditional Palestinian warmth and hospitality like no other.

This place is must try from the moment you walk in you feel like family coming here the service is 5 star and the food is just as good will be back and recommend everyone to try won't be disappointed

Excellent food. Friendly service. Community feeling! Amazing Ambiance. Have been a handful of times already and each time we have enjoyed the experience! We have had the Hummus, Fresh and I do mean fresh bread, Baba Ghannuj, Cheese Pie, M'daKhan N' Charred Chicken Wings, M'daKhan Smoked Fried Wings, Panini with Cheese, Creamy Freekeh, Smoked Beef Ribs, Filet Mignon Shish Kabab, Chicken Shish Tawook, and Fried Jumbo Shrimp, Lentil soup, assorted fruit drinks, Kunafah. AND everything was deliciously flavored, and hands-down this is one of our favorite restaurants we have been to in YEARS!

My family has used them for catering two times. Food was well portioned, tender, and flavorful. Delivery was timely and prices were fair. Would recommend.

I have visited this location with allll restauranteurs lol but I can honestly say, this one is the best! we ordered the daily Mansaf which is good for 2, but I devoured it all alone like a true Palestinian lol We also ordered the Smoked Necks which was delicious. We also ordered the Arugula Salad which is a MUST. The wait time is not that long, tables are being flipped quick i guess because service was quick and food was literally on point!

The best! This new Middle Eastern restaurant is top notch. From its food to its service is A+ . They serve hummus with fresh bread and falafel with keba as appetizers. I highly recommend the ribs and the mixed grill tray. It has a mixture of rice, chicken, and meats. Made freshly from the kitchen to your table the food couldn't have been any better! They have a mixture of different middle eastern dishes and a variety of drinks to choose from. Prices are very reasonable and have generous portions. What I love most is the service above all. Muna, our lovely waitress took good care of us and made sure everyone was satisfied. There's a generous amount of parking and is wheelchair accessible for all. The interior design is beyond beautiful. Given a middle eastern vibe with a modern twist. It has a beautiful outdoor seating option that allows you to enjoy Bridgeview with all its beauty. Great job to the owners and the staff!

Excellent authentic Cuisine. The food portions are generous, be ready for left overs. The staff are very attentive and pleasant. Had the Falafel sandwich with a salad. Their Hummus is delicious that add a bit of spicy sauce which for me was a nice kick, nothing crazy. The place is cute and very clean.

awesome good . the environment was awesome and service was top notch will go back there whenever i get the chance ready loved the food

Staff were friendly. It was Ramadan, we were traveling so weren't fasting, restaurant was empty. They had a good selection, food was fulfilling. Will definitely go back

Food out of this world. Served immediately Comfortable seating Friendly service Plenty parking

It is an amazing place the service is excellent and the foods are fantastic and the variety of the menu is great I tried the mix sea food and my fife tried

I liked their smoked meats. The mixed grill is ok. Very nice service and ambiance. Great for large gathering

Owner was very accommodating. Explained various foods. Good suggestions. We will be back!!

Food was a 7/10 portions were a little small in their mankeesh and the service was fine overall wouldn't go again but not mad at the experience.

Blown the fuck away ! Food was delicious ! Very flavorful and fresh ! I am definitely coming back . Awesome service as well . Lemon Mint drink is a must super refreshing.

I'll start this review with the food. Food was very good, the dish I had is called the beef shawarma. The dish is full of flavor and portions are just right to be full and happy. I'm glad my daughter and wife liked the food as this was their first time trying shawarmas. The price of the food and portions is definitely well worth it. The service is what brings this place down to a three stars. The waitress that attended us seemed very distracted to her surroundings and didn't really explain the menu to me and my family as we are not familiar with the food and drinks. The waitress only stopped by our table once to see if we were okay and that was only due to another waitress telling her we needed service. Normally the drinks arrive first and then the food but in our case it was the other way around. The drinks came half way through our meal and we were stuck drinking the water given. The ambiance of the restaurant is good, very clean and welcoming. As we were seated the gentleman greeting guests poured samples of coffee for a warm taste, which the coffee sample was very good and strong definitely recommend if you're trying to wake up. Other than that food was good just needs service improvements and this restaurant definitely gets 5 stars. I will come back for a second try and recommend to others.

Food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. Went with a large group of girls and everyone was completely satisfied. We ordered a bunch of small plates and the breads, dips, cheese, salads and tea were all wonderful. I look forward to returning soon.

The food was OK but the service was very slow very confusing at best. It took forever to get a table then when we finally got seated it took another 10 minutes + to for someone to take our order. They had no table appetizers the meals didn't came out together. There was at least a 25 min wait between my kids food and the adults food coming out. At the end of our meal they tried clearing the table with us sitting there only to feel rushed when they clearly weren't quick to serve us. Then the wait for the bill was taking forever. the kids were feeling antsy so I told them to go to the car and I stayed at the table waiting for the bill. Next thing My wife called me telling me that they think we are trying to leave without paying. They came running out after my family I go to the cashier and talk to the manager and the waiter, They claimed that they looked for me at the table and didn't find me even though wallah I didn't leave the table we won't be returning because of customer service. The place is run by bunch of guys who have no idea how to run a restaurant or anything about service.

For the first few months after its opening this was my favorite restaurant for arabic food. However, it looks like as they got more busy they started cutting corners. I took some friends to dinner there yesterday and was disappointed with the changes. - the dishes now have less meat in them. - the bread was burned. - the table was a cheap narrow one from costco and is not covered with table cloth. - kunafeh was overpriced. $36 for two small plates. - the music was too loud. As if you are in a wedding. If they are not consistent with the quality of food, the customers will stop returning.

I went for the Ramadan iftar with my friends and the food wasn't what I was expecting , most definitely not worth what I Paid. The qatayer was not at all cooked.

food was amazing and service was great. food came out quickly and it was a nice environment.

Heard food is good, request for zabiha halal food so we can order from here inshaAllah.

We visited this new restaurant, and it was truly outstanding! The modern decor and spacious setup created a welcoming atmosphere. The mixed grill and seafood mixed grill were seared to perfection. The hummus and baba ghanoush had excellent flavor and consistency. For dessert, we tried the basbousa, paired with refreshing mint lemonade, both of which were delicious. If you're in Chicago, this is, in my opinion, the best Arab food in the Midwest - a must-visit!

i Went today and the food was good and I had fun with my family but what made five star is the girl the served us I don't know her name but she is from Morocco if you go there ask for her to serve you

Best Arabic food I have had in a long time. If you go, you should definitely try the lentil soup, fresh juices and the dawali. They were delicious!! They have a nice variety of dishes. The atmosphere was relaxing and really reminded me of my Palestinian grandmother's house. Our servers were friendly and helpful. Would go again!!

Honestly really good food! And highly recommend going to this for breakfast and dinner! The service was amazing too! Vibe really was spot on with the falastini 3rabi vibe! The manager was kind as well!