So much good food for the price. Tons of meat and piles of rice for about $9. I loved the... read moreSo much good food for the price. Tons of meat and piles of rice for about $9. I loved the curries and gyros. The naans are gigantic. Basically, you get huge amounts of food for everything. So worth it. read less

This place is outstanding.  The variety and freshness of the food is incredible and the staff was incredibly friendly.  They... read moreThis place is outstanding.  The variety and freshness of the food is incredible and the staff was incredibly friendly.  They have everything from goat curry to red snapper grilled to order.  It's a cafeteria type look but the vibe is super cool- suits, police, students, families.  I will absolutely go back.  In my view It's the best lunch place in the Strip District hands down read less

Five stars, easily. I've been to Salem's over a dozen times and I'll never stop! Here's what I love:* FRESH... read moreFive stars, easily. I've been to Salem's over a dozen times and I'll never stop! Here's what I love:* FRESH grilled meats! SO MUCH flavor! So much everything! The shish tawook is my favorite, and it's perfectly grilled every time. But I also regularly stuff myself with the buffet meals. Two meats and a side on a heaping bed of rice. (SERIOUSLY heaping. The portions are massive, and I'm blissfully bloated after every Salem's binge... ahh...) I recommend the tandoori chicken and grilled chicken with saag paneer, and a side of hummus. DO get the hummus! Made fresh, in house, with a wonderful nutty flavor and none of that sabra citric acid preservative crap. Bleh. But yeah, delicious local quality flavor all around.* The sauces. Hummus, yogurt, garlic. I love them all. Does that make me basic? Yeah probably. I order extra sauce and extra pita chips (delightfully light and crispy!), and I eat up everything. This is much to the annoyance of my partner, who then has to deal with me flinging foodstuff all over the place and farting garlicky fumes through the night... but it's a worthy price to pay for the deliciousness that is Salem's 🙂 * The people! I've only been talking about the food, but gosh the people here are so nice. Seriously, they make everybody that enters through their doors feel like a member of their family. Shoutout to Mustafa! Most contagious smile out there! I see so many families visiting for meals, groceries, parties, prayer... just everything. People depend on this space.Salem's is no longer just a restaurant to me. I mean it's also a market, obviously, but it's so much more than that too. I can't imagine a Pittsburgh without Salem's. It is a pillar of the community. read less

One of the most authentic and delicious flavors I have ever had. My favorites are mutton biryani, lamb chops. The... read moreOne of the most authentic and delicious flavors I have ever had. My favorites are mutton biryani, lamb chops. The biryani is very flavorful so you need not much anything with it to eat. Great place. read less

So much good food for the price. Tons of meat and piles of rice for about $9. I loved the... read moreSo much good food for the price. Tons of meat and piles of rice for about $9. I loved the curries and gyros. The naans are gigantic. Basically, you get huge amounts of food for everything. So worth it. read less

A little slow service wise, place needs to be remodeled but food is heavenly and Salem and the rest of... read moreA little slow service wise, place needs to be remodeled but food is heavenly and Salem and the rest of the staff are friendly.  Stop in the store for shopping afterwards. read less

One of my favorite no frills restaurant-you get a huge portion of delicious food for an amazing price. My standards... read moreOne of my favorite no frills restaurant-you get a huge portion of delicious food for an amazing price. My standards for Indian food are incredibly high, and Salem's meets them and then some. The Indian food, middle eastern food, pastries, and all the other foods I've tried here have been good. The tandoori chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the marinade is perfectly distributed. It tastes especially spectacular with the creamy garlic sauce they give you. The seekh kabob is amazing as well, again juicy with the perfect amount of spices mixed in. The green sauce that comes with it is light and refreshing and pairs perfectly with it. My dad got the regular meal with spinach, chicken curry, and goat curry along with the side salad and rice (a LOT of food for $8.99). The spinach is delicious and a little bit creamy. The chicken curry was good but not as incredible as the other two chicken dishes we had, and though I'm not a fan of goat, my dad LOVED the goat curry. All in all, an amazing eat that's easy on your wallet and leaves you with yummy leftovers. read less

Y'all. This place is standout - affordable and delicious food!!Don't be fooled by the hole-in-the-wall cafeteria style interior, the styrofoam... read moreY'all. This place is standout - affordable and delicious food!!Don't be fooled by the hole-in-the-wall cafeteria style interior, the styrofoam takeout boxes/plastic utensils and tucked away location - the food shines even brighter because it's the star of the show. I got a portion of goat curry for $8.99 and ate it for at least 4 solid meals. The guy behind the case suggested spinach as my side, claiming it was the best spinach I'd ever have and WOW, it was certainly tasty!!It's a great place for friends with varied tastes and dietary needs - my vegetarian friend had plenty of options to choose from and her husband who was craving meat had his fill too! The fries are wonderful too. I've also had their catering and everything is just as delicious plus their baklava hits the spot!Bonus, the parking lot is small but always a win in Pittsburgh and the Strip! read less

Mad good Desi food, grill, love the burgers too. Really chill laid back environment. Everyone always seems happy here!!! Love... read moreMad good Desi food, grill, love the burgers too. Really chill laid back environment. Everyone always seems happy here!!! Love the diverse customer base and convenient meat shop next door. read less