De Babel

I saw the place on tv with my dad last week! The food was great; service was amazing and the French fries are fantastic! Had an insider tip to order them extra crispy, UNBELIEVABLE! We also ordered the Meat Kafta sandwich “Leo style” and it was delicious! Mo, he kept asking us if things were good, how our service was and introduced us to the spicy green sauce which is full of different flavors and it was a total blast to enjoy the atmosphere. I’m so glad I turned on the news that day! Had never heard of them before! It’s right off the 101 and Raintree, plenty of parking and lots of inside space.

De Babel has real potential and a great vibe, and Noam at the counter delivered genuinely exceptional service — friendly, efficient, and a highlight of the visit. The Tractor lemonade is also a must. As a food enthusiast, I had high hopes given the Yelp Top 100 recognition, and I’ll be honest because I think the kitchen can do better. The hummus was lovely, but the chicken shawarma came out overcooked and dry, the falafel was harder than it should be, and the fries were overdone. Next time I’m going straight for the sandwich — I have a feeling that’s where it’s at! For context on my baseline, I measure Middle Eastern food against Mazra in Redwood City — if you haven’t been, go. That place sets the bar for what this cuisine can truly be, and I’m sharing that not to be harsh but because I

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Go hungry and bring friends, the portions are huge and the food is amazing! This was our first time at De Babel and wow, we ordered a lot and still had more food than we could finish. For a group of four, you truly only need one side of fries and one side of hummus to share. The portions are very generous. We tried the tabouli, chicken shawarma, chicken tawook sandwich, chicken Caesar sandwich, plus sides of hummus and fries. Every single thing was delicious. Not one miss. The gentleman who took our order was incredibly helpful since none of us had been there before. He gave great recommendations and helped us order the right mix of food. We would absolutely go back, just way hungrier and probably ordering less next time… even though it’s hard when everything sounds so good.

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Very rarely do you find such a gem of a restaurant. Some of the best Shawarma we have ever had, juicy/moist/seasoned and so flavorful. Super flavorful meat and well spiced. Sauces made in house and excellent balance of flavor. The pita was a star as well. Flown in fresh from NYC, it was thick and fluffy and not soggy. The pita was excellent Tabouleh was excellent as well. Hand chopped parsley, secret blend of spices, lots of lemon and well salted and finished off with tomatoes and onions. Babaganoush was excellent too! Still a little chunky with a great balanced tangy profile. And came with the award winning pita. Lastly, we got the rice pudding, tons of flavor packed in a bowl. Made in house scratch by the dad, this thing was sweet and flavorful

I first discovered De Babel when I was scouring the Phoenix area for some fabulous Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants. Upon finding out that De Babel was ranked third in the nation in 2024, I decided to try it for myself. It has such a high ranking for a reason. The first time I went there, I had their chicken shawarma. It is the best chicken shawarma I have ever had. Their hummus is also among the best I have ever had. Everything tastes fresh. They also have great salads and sides. Today, I had their chicken tawook and their fries. Not only is their chicken tawook outstanding, but so are their fries. What I like about their fries is that they are not greasy. While their food is fantastic, the best part about their food is their tahini ice cream. While I have only tried the van