Hands down the best middle eastern food in Pittsburgh. Try the tikka masala! Sooo saucy. And the garlic naan to... read moreHands down the best middle eastern food in Pittsburgh. Try the tikka masala! Sooo saucy. And the garlic naan to soak it all up. read less

Amazing amazing food. Been 5 weeks in a row, continuously coming here for Sunday lunch. Addicted to their Cheese steak... read moreAmazing amazing food. Been 5 weeks in a row, continuously coming here for Sunday lunch. Addicted to their Cheese steak on Naan with lamb - so scrumptious that I can eat it every single day. read less

I had to give this place an update. I knocked off a star because they used to be inconsistent in... read moreI had to give this place an update. I knocked off a star because they used to be inconsistent in their offerings but they have remedied that issue. My husband and I go here at least once a week and it is amazing. The service is awesome too! They remember us and always make us feel appreciated.
Note that the hours on here are wrong. They are open through dinner every night. read less

I am so sorry that it has taken me so long to try this place! It's tremendous both in the... read moreI am so sorry that it has taken me so long to try this place! It's tremendous both in the quality and quantity of its meals. I ordered online a couple of days ago due to the stay at home advisory although lockdown was over. I tend to order Chinese. Thai. Burmese or Indian food online but this time I went Middle Eastern. We ordered two salads, lamb shawarma and falafel and both were delicious with huge portions. There was so much lamb in that salad I'm taking almost half of it to re-purpose for another meal! I don't know about you but normally when I order a salad with meat the lettuce,etc.is in much greater profusion than the meat. This salad was just the opposite i had to dig under a layer or more of meat to get to the greens! And the lamb and goat biryani was the same, heavy meat to rice proportion. And the goat and lamb just melted in my mouth. I've learned my lesson and am making Salem's my go to place for Middle Eastern food! Can't wait to go there for groceries in the hopefully not too distant future. read less

This restaurant is amazing in so many ways! The food is incredible - we got the buffet tonight and loved... read moreThis restaurant is amazing in so many ways! The food is incredible - we got the buffet tonight and loved the baklava, hummus, chicken tikka masala, chana masala, and grape leaves. And the staff were so kind and friendly. This is actually my first Yelp review ever - I just had to share how awesome this place is. I'll be coming back next time I'm in Pittsburg! read less

I just ran across this place a few weeks ago and can't explain how pleased I am with my new... read moreI just ran across this place a few weeks ago and can't explain how pleased I am with my new find. As a fan or gyros, I can be picky about the ones I like; these ones are wonderful. For the type of job that I do, I travel all around Pittsburgh and I live finding places like this. This restaurant is a deli style, go up to the counter and wait at a table for your food type or restaurant. Though I only have tried the gyro combo (twice), I saw people ordering all kinds of other middle-eastern style foods, all of which look incredible. Two thumbs up, I'll be back. read less

The chicken shawarma loves me and I love it right back. Yummy! This is a cafe where you stand in... read moreThe chicken shawarma loves me and I love it right back. Yummy! This is a cafe where you stand in line to order and seat yourself.It can handle large groups of people. For our picnic later today we purchased tandoori chicken, nan, samosas, hummus, tabouleh and an absolutely lovely square of baklava. Lovely and friendly staff. Prices were very reasonable. Enjoy read less

I literally can't find one thing to complain about this place. Fresh, hot food! The service was quick, smooth and... read moreI literally can't find one thing to complain about this place. Fresh, hot food! The service was quick, smooth and friendly. Clean and cool environment. We had the chicken tiki masala, the lamb chops and the lamb kabobs. Everything was so tender and flavorful. There was also a supermarket attached to the restaurant where you can purchase anything from seasonings to snacks to raw produce. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes Halal food! read less

I love this place! It's a restaurant, buffet (during Ramadan), and middle eastern grocery store.
The restaurant is cafeteria style... read moreI love this place! It's a restaurant, buffet (during Ramadan), and middle eastern grocery store.
The restaurant is cafeteria style lots of tables close together with a lunch counter holding hot dishes like curry chicken and lamb with veggie and vegan options. They also have grilled meats like lamb and chicken cooked to order. Gyros, burgers, kebab this place has everything. Middle eastern desert like baklava are also available. The portions are large and the price is fair.
The Ramadan buffet is a special treat. Nightly during Ramadan from around 8 to around 10 they have a eat in or take out buffet. It's usually around 15 bucks.
The grocery is filled with spices, produce and teas. Great deals can be found. The wealth of uniqe and different ingredients is astounding. They have a halal butcher and will mix and preseason meat for you. I strongly suggest the spiced meat mix called kufta. They have different drinks and candy and fresh pita.
Go for lunch, shop the grocery, come back for a Ramadan buffet. You're welcome. read less