Al-Salam Middle East Restaurant

Middle Eastern food served in authentic style and setting with great politeness and efficiency. This cuisine has simple basics -- chicken, lamb, bulgar wheat, minimal vegetables and fruits -- but oh what a few exotic spices and clean preparation can do. Start with the kibi, crispy shells of cracked wheat stuffed with pine nuts, beef, onions, and spices including cumin, and then deep-fried. Go on to the shawerma ($7.99), the Middle Eastern version of the Greek gyro. There are familiar dishes for the timid, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the “cleanness” of the preparation and even happier with the desserts -- wondrous, delicate pastries full of surprises. Before you leave, don’t miss the Middle Eastern grocery next door, complete with hookahs, abayehs, and a bidet.

• Cuisine(s): Middle Eastern

  Hours: Daily 9am-9pm

  Price: $

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, cash, ATM/Debit

• Attire: casual

  Features: Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

  Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

  Alcohol: Beer/Wine

• Reservations: Required for Large Parties

  Parking: Lot Available