Always the best place in town for fresh halal meat and delicious meals. Friendly staff and great prices.

A local favorite. Last night i had the honor to join a friend as he broke his fast on a... read moreA local favorite. Last night i had the honor to join a friend as he broke his fast on a Friday night during Ramadan. During these times, it's a buffet, and the hall is filled with people sharing the meal. Very warm peaceful loving vibe, many families, all kinds of people, even us. During the Friday night in Ramadan, two prices only:  adults & children. (Takeout $11.95/lb I believe)
Help yourself as much as you like, 8PM to 10PM, drinks not included. We each got a fountain drink and went to TOWN! Ever notice that unprocessed whole foods fill you up so fast?! Decided on a new favorite dish, this delicious spicy with crunchy, everything happening chick pea salad! Might be my new go to for lunch! read less

Wow! This is one of my new favorite places and probably in my top 5 places to eat in Pittsburgh... read moreWow! This is one of my new favorite places and probably in my top 5 places to eat in Pittsburgh now. That naan seriously! Get the naan. They have super generous portions. I think enough to share a whole meal with someone. Everything I've had here is excellent! It is also nice that it is a little off the hustle and bustle of the strip and even have their own parking lot. 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

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

Salem's is my all time favorite halal  place in Pittsburgh. I have been coming here since I was seven and... read moreSalem's is my all time favorite halal  place in Pittsburgh. I have been coming here since I was seven and ever since they expanded and opened the grill, they have always provided me with quality food. An absolute must is the halal bacon cheeseburger and the chicken shawarma with the chipotle mayo sauce. The hot food bar is also good if the grill is closed and they have really great spinach and chicken options. read less

Everything is good here. Its usually moderately busy. The lamb chops are the best. I'm not happy that the grape... read moreEverything is good here. Its usually moderately busy. The lamb chops are the best. I'm not happy that the grape leaves are from a can but oh well. The little grocery store is nice too! 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

the food here is AMAZING! the portions are incredible. I paid around $10 for a huge platter that could probably... read morethe food here is AMAZING! the portions are incredible. I paid around $10 for a huge platter that could probably last a few days if I wanted to. there's a nice market next door with a huge selection as well! the food options are numerous, but what I ordered was the chili chicken, chicken tikka masala, naan, spinach paneer, and rice. the chili chicken was by far my favorite and definitely recommend getting that. the naan was HUGE, fluffy, and perfectly buttery. there are mediterranean and south asian options.
on top of having perfect food, the staff is so friendly. it's a super fast paced food joint and they're really nice when you're ordering, which is ideal. this will definitely be my regular spot whenever I am in Pittsburgh read less