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Aladdin's Natural Eatery Mediterranean restaurant
Our intention at Aladdin's Natural Eatery is to use only the finest and freshest ingredient in our preparations of our dishes — No sulfites or any type of preservatives are used in our food preparation — only fresh vegetables, meat, and sea salt. We believe in serving delicious, healthy and all natural meals in a casual, comfortable, and price friendly setting. A variety of fresh homemade pastas, pita sandwiches, salads, and Mediterranean dishes such as Souvlaki and Moussaka, all made with the freshest vegetables, meats, and sea salt. The restaurant is known for its delicious, healthy food and affordable prices.
Cedar Mediterranean restaurant
Straightforward, counter-serve stop for hummus, falafel, shawarma & other Middle Eastern favorites.
Jasmine - Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe Mediterranean restaurant
Appetizers (Hummus,falafel, salmon, shrimp) Greek salad Shawarma pita Gyro plate Rice + quinoa bowl Pizzas Chicken and beef kebab Sautéed vegetable Soups Coffee tea -fresh juices
Pita Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant
Welcome to Pita Restaurant, where authentic Lebanese and Iraqi flavors come to life!🎇 We are the only restaurant in Rochester serving authentic beef shawarma, marinated to perfection and slow-roasted for rich, bold flavor! Enjoy our signature halal burgers, savory beef kefta, creamy hummus, smoky baba ganoush, and crispy falafel. We also serve the original NYC-style halal plate with tender beef or chicken over fragrant rice, topped with our signature white sauce. Every dish is made fresh from scratch using generations-old recipes and the finest ingredients. Come experience the true taste of Middle Eastern cuisine!
Sultan Cuisine and Bakery Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant
Mediterranean Restaurant - Shawarma, Rice, Falafel, Gyro, Hummus, Salads, Manakeesh, Fresh bread All halal food
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