Bab El Salam Restaurant - Portage, Michigan

Obey W.

Don't let the strip mall location fool you, this food is AMAZING!

This is as authentic Middle Eastern fare as you can get. Like, the last time I had food like this was in the Middle East. So good!

I have now been there 3 times, and each time, the food is excellent. I've even brought former Amish/Mennonite folks to expand their horizons and they were blown impressed.

I highly recommend the kebabs and wraps as intros, and definitely get both the hummus and baba ganoush. Both are phenomenal.

And absolutely get both the baklava and the lady fingers. YUM!

Service has been attentive and helpful for folks new to this cuisine.

Atmosphere is meh, but don't let that stop you. You are here for great food, and they deliver!

Chris G.

Solid place for food. I got the shish kabob and the beef was seasoned well and cooked how it should be. I got it with basmati rice (a lot of it) and it was ok. Wish they had more vegetables to go along with it and not a half cooked onion. The lentil soup was ok. The place was a bit empty and not the best vibe. I would try it again, and probably go for a sandwich and a different side.

Elijah H.

Pretty sure you can tell by the reviews, but the food here is absolutely wonderful. The thing I wish was different is that they would give you a large spoon, because I never can seem to eat this fast enough. Absolutely wonderful. The kabobs are really good in general. It doesn’t matter which one you get.

Jada A.

The food was delicious! I will definitely be back I got the shish tawook sandwhich with extra homemade garlic sauce and a half order of vegetarian grape leaf’s. They also have them with meat in them as a choice. The staff was super friendly and it was a clean environment.

Rowshon J.

Stopped by here during a road trip and was pleasantly surprised with the amount and quality of food. The kabobs were most and tasted really good and the grape leaves tasted pretty good. Only downside was that the fries I had weren’t as crunchy as the fries I’ve usually had and they felt a little soggy. Fottoush salad was yummy as well and I would recommend their garlic sauce and trying it with their falafel.

B L.

Absolutely love this place. They offer gluten, corn and dairy free options. The food is delicious and authentic. The vegetarian grape leaves and chicken kabobs are my favorite. The staff and owners are really nice and welcoming. I will return over and over ❤️

B B.

Got Hummus with Chicken. It wasn't the very best I've ever had (but I'm from the Dearborn Area) but it's really good. The staff were pleasant and quick. Everything looked very clean. I will definitely be going back!

Michael D.

We haven't had this in a while, and holy cow, so good! Chicken seems a lot more moist this time. So delicious. Love me some Chicken Biranyi.