Tips for Dining, Eating and Food Shopping in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
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By ostrakos
on Apr 5, 2010 06:36 PM
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I have no idea how authentic it is, but I enjoy Kabob Grill on East Blvd. They also have a location in Ballentyne. There is also a place called Middle Eastern Deli on Independence, can't vouch for it personally. Same for Aladdin's Eatery in Matthews...my guess is that its the most authentic:
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/...
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Aladdin's Eatery
7900 Stevens Mill Rd Ste G, Matthews, NC 28104
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There is also Sultan Kabob House on S. Tryon...I think Creative Loafing wrote it up a while ago.
I thought there was a Lebanese-owned restaurant in east Charlotte but I can't remember the name.
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Sultan Kabob House
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC
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How about Cluckers off of 51 in Pineville? Or Middle East Deli on Independence? I don't know that they're specifically Lebanese, in fact I think the Cluckers folks are Palestinean, but I've had very good food at both over the years. Cluckers specializes in chicken dishes (obviously). Very good chicekn,
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Middle East Deli
4508 E Independence Blvd Ste 111, Charlotte, NC 28205
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Also, Little Village Grill, Uptown at Gateway Village, has an excellent Falafel Pita.
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I just ate a falafel pita from Little Village Grill. It was good, but definitely not Lebanese-style if thats what you're looking for. I guess you'd call it Greek style since the rest of the place is Greek. Thick pita and a lot of tzatziki.
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Little Village Grill
710 W Trade St Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28202
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Here is a photo from Clucker's in Pineville. I also love Kabob Grill that was mentioned. There was also a man at the Farmer's Market near the airport last year that sold hummus, tabouli, bread and lebnah. Maybe he will be here for this summer too.
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Kabob Grill
1235 East Blvd Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Kabob Grill is probably one of the best Middle Eastern places in town. Their kibbe and falafel are excellent. Try the muhumara (a red pepper and walnut dip) for a treat. I used to love the Middle East Deli, but the quality kept declining. I noticed they rehabbed the restaurant - maybe the owner got a lift too - so I should go back to try it again. Lately, we've been visiting the Cedars on Central avenue (not far from the intersectin with Sharon Amity). They have excellent shwarma and falafel.
Leah's Cuisine is the name of the folks who sell at the matthews Farmer's market. Try the manaish (flat bread with zaatar). Yum!
Lastly, there's a Turk selling "doner kebab" in Latta Arcade Not bad
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Middle East Deli
4508 E Independence Blvd Ste 111, Charlotte, NC 28205
Kabob Grill
1235 East Blvd Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Middle East Deli has changed to Carolina Kebap. I have been a couple of times, they have really revamped, it has tables with waiter service. It has really improved since the deli days. I am addicted to their tabouli.
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Middle East Deli
4508 E Independence Blvd Ste 111, Charlotte, NC 28205
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Wow, all of that looks delicious. Thanks for posting, waitress. I'll have to put this place on the list. ;-)
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Just to clarify. Carolina Kebap is a Turkish restaurant.
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I have to disagree with the other posters when they mention Kabob Grill as the best in Charlotte. The food is OK but it is overpriced and there are not that many choices on the menu. If you are looking for authentic Lebanese food at good prices, drive to Matthews and eat at Aladdin's Eatery. In addition to the standard fare such as kibbe, falaffel, and tabouli- they have choices you would expect to come from your mother/grandmother's kitchen, such as:
Fatayer
Lentil Soup
Loubie
Mujadra
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Kabob Grill
1235 East Blvd Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28203
Aladdin's Eatery
7900 Stevens Mill Rd Ste G, Matthews, NC 28104
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Aladdin's CLOSED a good while ago.Support the restaurants you like and recommend. :(
I suggest you try Sultan Kabob House S.Tryon. Enjoy!
ALSO to the OP... If you like the gyro's from Showmars , go to Soma Grill in Matthews and try the lamb one!
www.somagrill.com
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Sultan Kabob House
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC
Soma Grill
10416 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
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Sorry to hear that Aladdin's is closed. I do support restaurants in the area that I like but being Lebanese, I cook 95% of the Lebanese food I eat. Since I would not invite ostrakos to my house for dinner, I was simply suggesting a place where I have eaten passable Lebanese food in Charlotte.
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You wouldn't invite me over for dinner? Did I do something wrong?
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As mentioned Aladdins closed.
I agree that Kabob Grille is overpriced, but that kind of goes with the neighborhood (both of them).
Interesting that you mention Mjderah, its very hard to find in Charlotte. I end up making it at home.
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