Kitchen Queen - Durham

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Kitchen Queen

Kitchen Queen
4.1 / 5 (416 reviews)

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Nestled in Durham, this family-run Mediterranean spot serves fresh, generously seasoned gyros, chicken kebabs, wings, and standout fried okra — often praised as the best in town. Guests applaud consistently good, affordable food, attentive service, and reliable catering that accommodates dietary needs. The tiny, clean, old-school counter offers casual outdoor seating and quick service, though waits can reach about 20 minutes. Note occasional issues with online hours/orders and limited seating; otherwise a highly recommended neighborhood gem.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Saifullah

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★ 4.1 / 5 from 416 reviews
maryann-singleton
30.01.2024

It may not look like much, but the food and service make up for it. I had the best chicken gyro I've had in years. The fried okra was outstanding and hubby's fries were some of the best ever! Stayed crispy until they were gone!

isabel-kovalik
30.01.2024

My family and I have been ordering from Kitchen Queen for the last few months and it has become one of our favorite places in Durham. The food has always been consistently delicious, of good quality, and fresh. We love that it is a family owned and run restaurant that is caring and gracious to their customers. We recently decided to order catering from Kitchen Queen and they did a fantastic job. They provided us with Mediterranean fare including but not limited to baba ganoush, hummus, falafel, kebab, and stuffed grapes leaves (which were our favorite). They were professional, timely, and took the greatest care in the presentation of the platters (see pictures attached). They were able to meet the group’s dietary restrictions that included a vegan diet and nut allergies. All our guests loved the food and asked for the restaurant’s name and location. Please visit and order from this great Mediterranean place! We also highly recommend their fish fry and fried okra.

rosa-wisdom
30.01.2024

What a great surprise. My husband and I wanted chicken kebabs and thought we should try something other than Neomonde’s. We loved Kitchen Queen. We got the chicken kebabs and a chicken shawarma sandwich. Both are super flavorful and delicious and made to order. We will be back. We ate too fast to take a picture.

saifullah-safdar
30.01.2024

The best chicken wings I ever had

matthew-165
13.08.2023

The Fish Po Boy with fried okra is my go to meal here. The food is always delicious, the staff very kind and friendly. I typically eat here 2-3x a week.Edit: I've been going to this place multiple times a week for a while now and tried most of the menu. Everything is phenomenal. Definitely try the baklava. It's amazing. And the people here treat me like family.

FAQ

A little farther away is Greyhound-Durham, where you can also access the public transportation.

You can use the WiFi of the place at no extra cost.

The place also takes various credit cards.

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