Aladdin's Eatery Brier Creek - Raleigh

Everything is clearly marked here! The staff are incredibly friendly, and the food is absolutely delicious!

The staff is well-informed and the menu items are clearly labeled. The portions are generous, and there's a lovely outdoor seating area.

**Food:** - **Hummus with Vegan Hot Sauce:** Wow! We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed the creamy hot sauce paired with the hummus. This combination was truly exceptional—smooth with just the right amount of heat. - **Baba Ganoush (Vegan):** They generously offered us this dish to try for free, which we had never encountered before. The Baba Ganoush was wonderfully creamy with a smoky flavor, and while it was excellent, our personal preference leans more towards the hummus and hot sauce. However, it’s fantastic for anyone who enjoys Baba Ganoush. - **Hummus Garden Roll (Vegan):** This was a lightly toasted wrap that added a delightful crunch, packed with fresh flavors. Paired with the hot sauce, it was absolutely delicious—definitely something we'd order again. - **Loubie Plate (Vegan):** This dish was a wonderful medley of beans, tomatoes, garlic, rice, and vermicelli (and I’m not usually a big fan of rice!). It was seasoned perfectly, and although I was stuffed, I wanted to keep eating. It felt like the ultimate comfort food made with beans! - **Apple Spice Bar (Vegan):** We were too full to enjoy this at the restaurant, so we took it to go. We haven’t tried it yet. **Service:** Wow! Having been a waitress and bartender myself, I can say that the service here was exceptional. The staff made us feel very welcomed while maintaining a professional atmosphere. Our server, along with a few other staff members who checked on us, created an excellent service system. They were prompt, friendly, and attentive to our needs—perhaps the best service we’ve experienced, even compared to upscale restaurants. They even offered extra pita and to-go cups without us asking! **Parking:** The restaurant is situated in a shopping mall area with ample parking available, although I can imagine it gets crowded, especially on weekends. We had no issues finding a spot when we visited on a Friday around 5 PM. **Cleanliness:** Upon entering, we noticed booths on one side and tables on the other, along with a dessert case. When we were seated, our table was spotless, and the menus were so clean they looked brand new. The silverware served with our food was shiny as well. The restrooms are located at the back, past the booths; the men's restroom is visible while the women's is to the left across from the kitchen. Both my partner and I were impressed by how clean everything was in the restrooms. We hope they might consider offering non-gendered restroom options in the future.

The vegan superfood salad was totally worth it. Full of fresh flavors and nutrients. The menu had a few vegan options. The menu can be found on their website with details of ingredients within the salad. 5 stars from me Updated from previous review on 2020-02-16

I love this place. I always get the pita wraps. Their home made hot sauce is awesome. I’ve been eating here since 2011