AL-SHAMI,

225 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02906

"Food here is to die for!! Beyond amazing, everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection! Definitely the best middle eastern food in all of providence! not to mention the customer service was hands down the best i've EVER experienced with the sweetest owner ever! 12/10 would definitely recommend!!"

"Came here while on a weekend trip in Providence. The food was so fresh and tasty, would 1000% recommend if you’re in the area looking got some quality eats. Bonus points for having the Saturday college games on TV with the 4-way telecast."

"Really good value here. Came at 5:30 on a Friday and food was ready so quickly. They give so much baba ghanoush for only $5. It was really tasty and creamy. I got their Shawarma Mix (lamb & chicken) for $13 and my mom got the Chicken Shawarma plate ($11). The white sauce that came with each was so tasty, I was mixing it with everything. However, the meat itself lacked some flavor and not all the pieces were tender. Although, the amount of meat and food overall that was given was generous. Friendly staff and very quick service."

"Obsessed with this place for the last two years since moving here. It tastes exactly like back home. The service is impeccable whether I’m stopping in for some quick falafel or placing a 24-hour notice catering order for 18 shawarma plates. Cheapest and tastiest halal place on Thayer and arguably in Providence. Whenever I’m homesick, I come here and a quick chat with Abu Fahed, Ayia, and a full stomach cures it all. I promise you can’t go wrong coming here."

"The food was very disappointing. I’m writing this as a feedback for them, they need to improve the food. The spices the degree of cooking, everything. You don’t put lettuce on Shawarma. That is not authentic. And the meat was not cooked well neither seasoned properly. Tabuleh was full of oil and we did not touch it basically. Unfortunately we ended up throwing the food away. And I gave a six dollar tip, and we had to go bring the food ourselves. There was no service basically. Not sure why they ask for a tip. I think the place started very well initially and maybe now it’s going downhill. They need to make a revolution in the kitchen here."