Bitar's
Bitar's, originally opened as a Middle Eastern bakery, has expanded to three locations serving a variety of food, including shish tawuk, which is a chicken kebob dish well-known in Syria. The Bitar's in south Philadelphia, still retains the feel of a small bakery shop, comes along with some Middle Eastern decor. Side dishes offered at the restaurant include baba ghanj, hummus and stuffed grape leaves. Ordering is available online.
Bitar's
947 Federal St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147-5050
(215) 755-1121
bitars.com
Leila Cafe
Leila Cafe screams Middle Eastern authenticity, from the Arabic decorations on the walls to the hookahs available for customers. On the menu are the standard Middle Eastern dishes including gyro and Syrian shawarma sandwiches, but Leila offers unique combos. On the appetizer menu is a dish called Leila's Maza, which is a combination of tabouleh, hummus, baba ghanuj, grape leaves and pita bread.
Leila Cafe
401 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 319-1903
leilacafe.com
Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties
Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties is part of the Reading Terminal Market, a busy farmer's market/bazaar located in a former train terminal in downtown Philadelphia. Kamal's has a counter set up on the west end of the terminal and serves Middle Eastern specialties of Greek, Turkish, Syrian and other Middle Eastern food, including spinach pies, lamb and chicken shawerma and kebobs.
Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties
1119 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 925-1511
readingterminalmarket.org
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