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

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

I was surprised to see the crowd here!! Place was very busy but fast moving lines and express order option... read moreI was surprised to see the crowd here!! Place was very busy but fast moving lines and express order option make it quick!! Prices are very reasonable and taste was good!! 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

I don't even live in Pittsburgh but anytime we are on a road-trip and Pittsburgh is along Route... we take... read moreI don't even live in Pittsburgh but anytime we are on a road-trip and Pittsburgh is along Route... we take a two hour detour just for Salem's Grill! The chicken burger is best I've ever had. The meat curry and and their spinach is another must try! We wish they had market like this in every state! read less

If your craving that good middle eastern food would all the kebab favourites, shawarma and rice to die for, then... read moreIf your craving that good middle eastern food would all the kebab favourites, shawarma and rice to die for, then Salem is the place you're looking for.
The place is a nostalgia trip for someone who grew up in the Middle East and their food makes it worth the wait. Got the meat shawarma meal and was blown away by the amount of food we got. The rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the meat was beautifully done. I got the spinach side, which I would definitely recommend above all else as (for my Indian friends out there) is very close to Palak Paneer! The combination was unheard of but a welcome one.
Their market is a go to place for all your middle Eastern cravings like canned hummus and baba ganoush, but do it before your meal. Otherwise you'll end up in a food coma too beautiful to want to move a muscle. read less

I absolutely love coming here. The food is always fresh and full of flavor. Lamb Chops super affordable. The portions... read moreI absolutely love coming here. The food is always fresh and full of flavor. Lamb Chops super affordable. The portions are huge and even when the line is long tour not waiting long. Best Goat Biryani I have had in a Long time. Coming here your guaranteed to have a over full belly at half the price. 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

This place is getting less confusing. Signs posted showing cost of entree, rice, one side and pita is $9. This... read moreThis place is getting less confusing. Signs posted showing cost of entree, rice, one side and pita is $9. This time I did my research from yelp reviews and had a list of 4 things in rank order. I was only buying two meals but just in case what I wanted wasn't available. Yelpers love the burgers and I can see why, uncooked patties were thick and looked great.  If I lived here I would have tried it.  But this was going to Columbus. On my list was goat curry (or lamb curry).  Chille chicken ( or the tandoori).  Side of creamed spinach for both and one regular pita and one fired pita. Huge portion sizes.  We go out of our way and brave the crazy Pittsburgh streets to come here, this last time waiting 4 hours for them to open when we really had to return to Columbus.  Yes it is that good.  Free parking. Watch the hours Friday.  They close for prayers.  I LOVE THIS PLACE read less