The front elevation of the restaurant was the only good part of this joint, was misled by that. All the dishes tasted the same and very bland. There is lot of options from breads, stew, grill, kebab, doner etc. But none of them were exceptional. Basically tasted like an extension of a roadside shawarmas. Wanted to try the turquish coffee, but they didnt have it. Also they didnt have any sea food items. My last only hope was Kunafa and it arrived after a long wait time. Come on folks...... this is definitely not Kunafa!Not sure if it was due to covid impact, none of the servers had any hospitality signs to the customers.Will I come back to this place again, I would rather pick a random shawarma order from Swiggy.

When I tried to reserve a table in advance, I couldnt book it. I was told to fend for myself. We went there as a big group and got a table. Good was OK, nothing exceptional. I have tried Turkish cuisine before. Food at Al Souk didnt match that. Parking was not available. All in all, worth a visit.

Food:Moroccon chunky chicken shorba - Clear chicken broth with medium to little meat pieces; broth had very mild flavors, too watery, not a great one though.NV Mezze sampler - Chose two cold (Hummus and Moutable) and two hot (Meat Borek); both the cold dips were perfect and went well with pita breads, nothing to complain much; the Borek was different, though the beef was well cooked, the whole filling should have had an amalgamation of all flavors (personal opinion).Chicken Shawarma roll - One big roll of meaty shawarma; mild-spiced with tender meat and crunchy veggies; full marks for the thick mayo.Harissa spiced wings - Best dish of the day with hot saucy spiced chicken wings with its own crunch; too hot but perfectly spiced with finger licking good gravy.Chicken Kabsa - Arabian spiced rice with dry fruits and meat; not the best since it lacked the kick and flavor big time; meat could have been saturated even better.Chicken Doner - Second best dish comes up with whole load of meat dumped inside Turkish flat bread along with fries and sauce; the meat was juicy while the flavors were bursting all around with every bite.Moroccan tagine chicken - Traditional spiced chicken stew with rice; had more of a sour taste with olives and the gravy; couldve had more meat since the overall taste was just okay upon mixing rice and gravy.Kunafa - Perfect end to the meal with the semolina based pastry; the gooey cheese stuffing in the center with the sugary syrup glazing (leave it to soak on the pastry for a while); crunchy, sweet and creamy on the other side, GOODAmbience/Price:Not the best place to talk about ambience since there were hardly 5-6 tables with limited off street parking space. The service was appreciable with great recommendation and knowledge sharing about every dish. Great lighting and swift service deserves a thumbs up but when it comes to amenities, this place leaves a big hole. Moreover the prices seem exorbitant and I hope they could work something on that.*Personal rating would be a 3.5

Sulaimani ☕Chicken doner kebabBeef doner kebabKunafa ❤️❤️❤️If youre all craving for Lebanese food, Just come here 😉 Al Souk.

Fine dining with good turkish, Lebanese cuisine..Ambience is really good and the dishes are decently priced... The doner feeds one person and shawarma plate is big... Do try their Rooh afza lime soda.

This place has a good middle eastern ambience. Loved the shawarma for its portion and its taste. It’s not loaded with masalas like in other restaurants. The restaurant has got other Arabian dishes, waiting to try more. Recommended place.

Tastes as usual. And they have Arab style dishes. If you wanna explore try this place. Dont be surprised with the taste, as it may be your first try, you may not like few dishes.

Nice restaurant.

Authentic middle eastern food... awesome tasteEnjoyed the Sultan beef and kunafa . Will definitely visit again. 👌

I wonder how this restaurant got 4 star rating.I could have given 0 star if there is an option. I have ordered sulthan beef kebab from this restaurant which cost around 400 . Frankly speaking this was the worst food I ever had in Chennai. Beef not even cooked 75% and also less in quantity for an item costs 400. Beef not even tasted like kebab. I felt like mandi beef. Pita accompanied also tasted hell. Please dont go for it.

Turkish food is amazing. This place gives you a different feel and good food

The place is maintained well and kept very cleqn.Taste of the food is very good.Around 50+ people can sit for dining.Foods taste is very good.Prices are little higher sideCustomer service and employee behaviour is very nice.Two wheelers can be parked in road itself.Overall very good and satisfying experience.

I felt nothing special for the taste. The ambience was good. And food was pretty decent. I recommend to try their mixed starter platter chicken donner and do not forget to try there salad.

Average taste , Im not interested to visit this place again .. my friends suggest beef is good here but I wont recommended

Awesome food but quantity not upto the cost

This place is amazing for Middle Eastern / Arabic cuisine ! Finally chennai has a quality Arabic joint …keep it up Mr Zeckrya and pls maintain this same flavours 👌🏽

Great place to try Middle Eastern cuisine; especially if someone likes a tangy taste in their dishes

Middle East , Lebanese, Arabia , Egyptian & Turkish and etc. it was a different experience. It’s affordable for this kind of different cuisines. They are ready to explain what are the ingredients and even suggesting us to some menu items. There are mi minimum options for vegans. I very much liked the chicken soup. Must try for ppl who like to try different cuisines.

Really good treat for foodiesIf youre really wanna try middle East food I definitely suggest this placeAmbience quite good

Good and tasty

Nice ambience but I dont think the food is

Things I Liked About This PlaceGood Portion Of FoodGood AmbianceGood ServiceIm Surely Going Back Here To Taste Theri Kunafa 🤤😍😋If You Want To Try Nice Middle Eastern @ Egyptian Cusine Head Out To #AlSouk

Must try place if your a fan of Arabian cuisine, wow those shawarma and chicken kapsa just made my day.Even dont forget to try their desserts.

The ambience is very poor..The customer service is very poor...The food is very expensive for the process that is subjected... The meat used is frozen.. The cleanliness cannot be expected with any properties ( ambience and employees).

Good Staff , Good ambience , The food was good , Doner was the best of all the dishes and so was kunafa

A place with good ambience and great food. Tried Turkish, Egyptian and Arab foods here. The names were unusual but the taste was really good. Meat was cooked properly. Went with friends and had a great time here. Shawarmas are very different here.Dishes were quiet costly. Desserts were awesome. Dont fail to try these dishes when you are here(Hawawshi Dijaj, Morrocan Chunky Chicken Shorba, Shawarmas, Donors and most importantly Assorted Baklava).

A chance to discover the exotic and remarkable flavours of Middle eastern Cuisine is right here, only at Al souk. This new restaurant situated in the heart of the city is sure to lure us in with its wonderful aroma and arabic melodies while also bestowing upon us, a varied gastronomic experience (from Turkey to Lebanon to Egypt to the whole of Arabia).u2029u2029As I set foot inside, I found the place to be quite lively and picturesque. There was something so beautiful about the decor, right from the lights to the carpets to the ceilings and the walls. Such intricate pieces of art indeed. u2029u2029As we settled down, we were served with fresh, yeasty Turkish Pide and two sauces.We then started off with some soft and delicious pita bread along with a cold mezze platter consisting of Tahini, Moutable, Muhammara, Hummus and Taztukhi. The cold mezze was rich and creamy in texture and was absolute bliss. u2029u2029Taztukhi, a garlic and cucumber based dip was one of my favourites. Also, Hummus, a dip made with chickpea mash is not to be missed ❤️ It is a very popular Middle Eastern delicacy.Moutable is an eggplant based dip which is a little on the spicier, tangy side while Muhammara is a bit nutty with a tinge of paprika.Tahini is a simple, greek yougurt that also tastes delicious with the breads! u2029We then tried some hot, crunchy and flat Falafel Balls.I also loved their Moroccan Kudhara Borek and Egyptian Chicken Sambusak which tasted more like a Spring Roll or even a Samosa.u2029u2029In order to beat the summer heat, we ordered for their Iced Tea, Sweet Laban and Rooh Afza. These were super soothing and refreshing. u2029u2029Laban was much needed in this scorching heat. You have options of strawberry / Mango / Plain (Sweet / Salt).Rooh-Afza loaded with the goodness from fruits, flowers, roots and herbs was pure bliss. You can just feel the heat go down!u2029u2029Next on the list was some scrumptious Chicken Shawarma. Oh boy, How much I missed this authentic Arab-style Shawarma in Chennai. This was worth the wait and was fantastic from start to end. Tahini sauce adds a great punch and makes it flavoursome. A beef variant is available as well.u2029u2029Shakshuka is another delicacy which you cant miss when dining here. This can work as a breakfast option and also tastes great with pita bread. We really enjoyed this dish. u2029u2029To end this fantastic meal on a sweet note, we tried their Baklava and Kanafeh. These are hard to miss!Baklava is usually filled with nuts, honey / syrup and is super crunchy. It has always been my favourite. This was yum!!On the other hand, Kanafeh is made with semolina, soaked in sugar syrup and topped off with pistachio and / or almond. These are quite sticky usually.I am pretty sure some of these names are hard to remember, but these are really worth remembering!A very promising place to visit in terms of quality and experience! Very much recommended!

Dimly lit. The rice bowl we bought was undercooked and devoid of any taste

Kunafa and um ali is a must try dessert.... interior is not good as water was coming inside while rain

A new addition to the limited list of middle eastern restaurants in chennai.Location - located in Nungambakkam on a Traffic free road. Google maps will lead you exactly to this location.Parking - no problem for car and bike parking as the street is wide enough and without any traffic.Ambience - right from the entrance they have put efforts to give a middle eastern look. Restaurant can hold about 40 people at a time.Food - coming to food, all the dishes have the middle eastern name, so make sure to check with the server about the dishes.We started with complementary garlic bread with two dips. Must try dishes here are the beef ones. The beef pieces are so tender and juicy.Also dont miss their Lassi varieties. A perfect drink to have with the food itemsIn desserts, Kunafa is the winner. Yummy and soft cheese stuffed pastry.Service - was ok. Since most of the food names were new to us, we had to ask the name of dishes again and again. Would be helpful if the bsereRating them 4/5 for their unique dishes from middle eastern cuisine. And their affordable pricing.

My fav place for middle East cuisine.

If you want to try a real Mandi...this is the place . Had Veal Mandi Today . Excellent. Kids loved it. Price also reasonable..

Good Salad and Shawarma roll, Khunafa was average.

Absolutely fantastic, delectable and trulymiddle eastern fare. Their Moutable, Beiruti hummus, Ruz sheriya and Assorted Baklava were amazing. Request to the folks who love to try middle eastern but end up ordering Shawarma and Fried rice in this restaurant, please dont do so. This restaurant is an authentic one and their menu card has beautiful picture of each menu item. Their offerings are also considerably cheaper than some other middle eastern restaurants in Chennai. The restaurant is relatively smaller, so go early if you are going as a group.

Not that good except kunefa it not that turkish delight

Very good food, the cold and hot mezze platters are really good. Loved the spanakopita...

Beef shawarma! Ftw!!Cooked to perfection, juicy, flavorsome, it was brilliant!A must try!Al souk specializing in middle Eastern cuisines. The menu features the best of the dishes from Lebanese, Syrian, Arabian, Turkish, Egyptian, Mediterranean & Moroccan regions and serves them beautifully!A meal for two : 1000+#shawarma#arabian #moroccanfood#lebanesefood #turkishfood #syrianfood #egyptianfood #mediterraneanfood #morocco #turkey #lebanon #arabianfood #syria #beef #buzzfeedfood #food #blogger #influencer #Chennai #India #eeeeeats

If you’re looking for an authentic Arabian style restaurant in Chennai. I would surely recommend this place. It feels as if you’ve been suddenly teleported from Chennai to a place such as Turkey. The ambience is genuine Arabian- dim lighting, arabic songs playing in the background and all that.The food is genuine arabic too. We had hummus (that comes with kubbus), lamb kapsa and kebab khash khash. And, while all the three were genuine Arabian preparation, personally I felt the Kapsa topped them in the taste and flavour department. We finished the meal with a dessert called Kunafa, which was great too!If Arabian is what you’re looking for, Al Souk will give you a pleasant surprise. One tip: Take a good look at the menu before ordering something. There’s beef, chicken, lamb and fish across the menu.

This is the closest middle eastern cusine you can come across in chennai. We tried Donner,Kabab and al fham here.Service and food quality is top notch.

Great middle eastern ambience food and music.

Loved the menu. Loved the food. Wish the place was better lit in the night.

I love Turkish cuisine and here is the perfect food destination for that.Ordered shawarma and falafel roll and fries . Truly speaking I love it. Will try other items from the menu in future for sure.

For people living nearby, its ok to go but certainly not worth the time to travel long for this place. Extremely poor organization and rude behavior from the staff. We reserved a table but had to wait for 40 minutes. They made up for it with the food to be honest. But wouldnt put in the effort to go again.

There is no where relation between the name of this restaurant and he food served here.. so much disappointed visiting here.. they have spoiled the name of Lebanese and middle eastern food. Pls do not visit this place and waste your money.plus unhygienic place with cockroaches and flies.

This place -aww..! Perfect Turkish and Arabic food I got to have ! I loved their salad too! I forgot the name of the dishes I had but its worth the price you pay out there !

Best doner kebabs.. In town.Handsdown best mid eastern cuisine!

Taste Not up to the mark... I would prefer other Arabian cuisine restaurant for better taste and quality.. cooking area is not hygiene..

Was longing to try authentic arabian food and found this place. Food served was soo delicious. Of all a, desert named kunafa is must try(1st pic below). Non vegetarians who love mutton and beef will have good time here :DRestaurant is very small, Ambiance is fine and seatings could be added more. All tables will be almost filled on Weekends. Hope weekdays it should be little free.Must try restaurant in chennai.

Lovable place in chennai recently I went and trust me food was amazing and taste is next level only.

Awesome food 😋

The food was good. But for people from the middle east, please dont expect the same taste of mandi or madhbi or kabsa you have tasted in the gulf. The taste is not even close. Its not worth it to wait and try their chicken kabsa.Kunafa was good, they got that right.Service and the waiters attitude is totally not acceptable. They should learn how to talk to their customers and handle a crowd. The cleanliness was not upto its mark. The glasses were smelly and was not clean.Verdict : For people who knows the real taste of mandi or madhbi or any arabic food, this is not the restaurant for you guys. For kunafa lovers, this is one of the best places to get them.

Mutton Doner.. I tried it here for the first time and it was fantastic..

Very good food

Best for Turkish dishes. Loved the Kunafe

Wow This is what a true shawarma is.I tried beef shawarma here how tender and juicy the meat is...And the kuboos sooo soft and veggies was so wonderfulThey gave full long beef shawarma which is cut into halfThe quantity also bigg and hugeAnd also they gave two sauce one spicy paste and another one is mayonasise with firesI loved it.

Great place to have a great dinner.

Excellent food and very kind servers. Had a wonderful time.

Especially went for their Turkish deserts like kunafa and baklawa. But baklawa wasnt available. The desserts are very good. Other than that you can visit if you want to try different.

Absolutely delicious food if you like authentic arab food.. the spices are replicated well. The food price is extremely reasonable for the quantity they provide. They have tried to replicate the arab shack tent feeling however they can improve further the ambience. Overall if you love authentic arab food just go for it!!

I was surprised it was relatively empty at 8 pm on a Friday evening. The service was quick but not sure how it would be if they were busy. There is a genuine mosquito problem though and there needs to be some steps taken by the management about this.The food was amazing!! The kebabs are fantastic and there is a genuine middle eastern taste to the preparations. Not much choice with beverages and desserts but the main course should be satisfying enough.Overall good food but the ambience and environment needs to be made better.

Food was exquisite...best place to try middle eastern cusine...

Best saudi foods... Taste was excellent

Best place to taste arabian food

Good ambience and menu talk for itself, loved it

Food and Ambience both need to be worked upon , Theres a lot of scope for improvement if they take reviews seriously.The food does taste scrumptious but they put some sweet sour sauce on most of the items which completely put me off. It could be served as an option because middle Eastern food generally doesnt have a sweet sour taste.Cant pick any particular dish to call it a favorite. Roohafza drink was nice but mainly Went there to eat the cheese Kunafa but even that was a little disappointing. Guyssss please put good mozarella cheese in a cheese kunafa so that its nice and stretchy and gives it that balanced taste when you pour the sugar syrup in it and add some orange zest or rose water to add some dimension to the sugar syrup!Staff is friendly but Ambience needs serious working, so dull and dingy, not well aerated . Even in all that dinginess I saw a cockroach walking on the plate :(

Worst ambience , worst food taste , worst quantity totally waste of money 😫

Nice food ! doner kebabs wer awesome....but they only give for take away....they should start doners for dine in too..

Food was okayish..service needs improvememt

Good ambience and food quality is good, but but costly:)

Al Souk – Meaning “The Market”, a newbie Restaurant that brings out the best of Middle Eastern Cuisine in Chennai. As apt for the Cuisine, the theme, interiors, wall décor, ambience, everything perfectly sticks on to the same. Beautiful Wall Paintings depicting The Market of the Middle East, Bright Ambience with Antique Showpieces decorated with Red, White and Blue Theme.You might need help when you order the dishes as the names are all unique for a first timer at a Middle Eastern Themed Restaurant but Thanks to whoever designed the Menu, they’ve got a small description of each dish and friendly staffs who recommend and suggest you the best of dishes they serve. It is my First Time at a Middle Eastern Restaurant and I love the fact that they have sticked on to its Authenticity by not modifying any recipes for the likings of South Indian Palate. All Neophiliacs, this experience is something that y’all are going to enjoy without a doubt!Keep Reading to know more about our Food Experience at Al Soul!🔸Beiruti Hummus : Hummus gets its name from the arabic word for chickpeas. Served with 3 pita breads and drizzled with olive oil & Pomegranate, I personally found this dish to be very bland that did not suit my palate but my friends who were introduced to Middle Eastern Cuisine loved the Authenticity of it.🔸Tabbouleh Salad : The OMG So Healthy Salad! Reading the description of it itself gave us the ‘woah we eating healthy’ feels! A Levantine Salad – Traditionally made in the Arab Countries with most finely chopped parsley, veggies and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice!🔸Manakeesh Bi Zaatar : We all have had Oreganos and for some of us our favourite Pizza, Pasta is nothing without Oreganos Topping! If you are confused why I am preaching about Oreganos, Manakeesh Bi Zaatar is a dish that is made by a Herb called Thyme. Thyme is a herb from the greens family similar to that of Oreganos. Now you know why I had Oreganos coming into the picture! Manakeesh is a Flat Bread tossed with Olive Oil and spread with Thyme and Cheese!🔸Foul Moudamas : Pronounced as ‘ful – mu – dammas’, local food served in the Arab Countries accompanied with Pita Bread or Rice. To me, this dish stood out by itself and I dint need any accompaniments to go along with it.🔸Fattoush Salad : One more OMG so healthy feels! The usual Health Bowl with all things Veggies and All things Good. Crunchy with Cheese Crispies & Tangy with the Squeezed Lemon Juice🔸Shakshuka Ottolenghi : A Tuninsian Dish that got popular in Jerusalem & Israel. I loved every single thing about this dish. Shakshuka Ottolenghi – the name and its pronounciation – Shakshukaa! How beautifully Plated with Baked Eggs and its Tangy Level 15/10 that perfectly suited my palate and went along with Bread, Rice & to me even to have it separately as a soup!🔸Kibdha Laham Roll : This is a Must Try for All Beef Lovers. Strips of Beef Liver which was quiet Flavourful in a roll served with Fries, Salad, Inhouse made Sriracha & Mayo Dip.🍹For the refreshments, we had :🔸Rooh Afza : Rose Flavoured Sweet & Fragrant Refreshing Drink. Literally you drink the Rose.🔸Mango Leban & Strawberry Leban : Leban in Arabic means Fermented Milk. Mango Leban was inbetween the consistency of Juice and a Thickshake that makes you think if you are having a real mango pulp or syrup.🍨For the Dessert, we had :🔸Muhallebi :A Rich Milk Pudding Dessert that I could never get enough of! Rich, Creamy & Loaded with Nuts and sprinkled with Pomegranate!Al Souk, stands out to be the first Restaurant that serves Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine in Chennai. After visiting Al Souk and having tried their dishes, I was keen on reading and knowing a lot about Middle Eastern Cuisine Specialities, origin and their Culture which was pretty Interesting! Will I visit this place again? Hell Again & Again & Again, YES!

Good for a quick bite..! Rates are on little higher side.

Not to my expectation was not authentic

Awesome foods to have

Excellent place to experience Middle Eastern cuisine. Wide variety of dishes on the menu, courteous staff, great service.

Nice ambiance.. but needed some renovation

Great dinning experience and friendly staff but i probably waited for like 45 mins just to get my one dish served😑

Amazing food with pocket friendly prices ,defently will recommend !!

Amazing food

Good.Nice ARABIAN TYPE STYLISH FOOD.

Nice place to have middle eastern food

Arabian dishes and arabian ambience. Cost is high but tasty quantity is too low.

Didnt live up to the expectations.The quantity was a bit low compared to the price.

Good food

This is the best place to have middle eastern food. I opted for take away since I wanted to try many things and did not wanted to be judged. Over all taste is amazing light and juicy. The desert as well tasted great.One star less because of missing order and secondly packing incorrect order. Be aware when you get too many take away stuff.

Good food fresh ingredients, reasonably priced as well.

Worst food... full of mosquitoes.. Menu had many things but very limited to serve..ordered steaks they got fried food and said this the steak we have... will never recommend anyone by the way Initially food was good don’t no what happened to cook.. May be demotivated..

Food quality was good. On price side it may look higher. Not all the dishes are available everyday. Dishes arent normal as we see in other restaurants if you dont want to confuse try their authentic specials...

The Food is good. If you want to experience Arab through the eyes of Aladdin, this is the apt place. Doner is a must try. Could definitely improve on the hand-wash area.

Excellent arabic cuisine

One of my favourite places. Best for their dips 😍 Muhammara and Hummus 🤩

Disappointing food. Great service. Nice ambience and a delicious dessert , Kunafa

Choose food, good quality. Liked the ambience. People who want try some good middle East food. Can try this out for sure👍👍👍

It was good. Liked the hot platter better than the cold one. And the lamb was a little overcooked.

Decent Arabic food. Actually quite rich. We couldnt finish what we ordered! If you grew up in the gulf youll wanna go here to reminisce

Delicious Turkish good with a good ambience and service. Prices are also affordable.

Nice

Wanted to try authentic Mediterranean food. The restaurant was made out of a limited space they had I suppose. Its located in a very good spot in the city. Food was alright. Had ordered kapsa, and meat platter. The mutton/lamb chops in the platter was not cooked well and hence it was pretty hard and not chewable. We asked it to be replaced, waiter takes it in, chef comes out and yells mutton chops and all cant be replaced, if they want will give them chicken instead. Screaming so loud the customer can hear is quite pathetic attitude and service. The other chicken stuff in the platter was pretty good. Kaboos was pretty good.Overall not a such happy outing.

Good ambience

Good ambience and pleasant place to dine out with family and friends # Good service Dont forget to taste muton Sheek kebab!!! 😋 😋 Its really nice place to visit once in a while##

Nice Arab Food.....DIFFRRENT VARIETY OF ARAB DISHES....Good luck for more successful Rating in d Dining