Alamodak Restaurant & Lounge

Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. The food was beautiful and fresh. The flavors and textures were well balanced. I especially liked the spicy potatoes and the baklava. The baklava was crispier and less sweet than you usually find. The hookah bar upstairs is also really nice and the staff are very friendly and welcoming.

My favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in Philadelphia! The best falafel I’ve had in Philly, and hands down the best Knafeh I’ve had in all of America. They ship it straight from Habiba Jordan, and you can taste the same flavor. The shawarma was amazing. The mint lemonade, tea and hookah made me feel transported to Amman. The atmosphere and vibes were immaculate, you’ll feel right in the Middle East. The owner and staff were incredible friendly and made me right at home. I can’t recommend them enough!

The food was very good (coming from an Arab). Lots of Philly restaurants with Arab food is quite mid, not this place though! It stays to its Jordanian roots and also have an other options such as Mandi (Yemeni) and delicious. The Hookah/Shisha area upstairs is also a great vibe to get work done, party during weekends on their occasional Arabian nights which includes a belly dancer, DJ, tabla (drum) player, and even encourages the customers to dance as a group for Dabke or other styles. The staff is genuinely sweet and befriended some over there with an owner who is one of the most humble and kindest I’ve met. It was delightful to have spent my time there and now I’m a regular at a weekly basis minimum!

This spot is a vibe for sure!! Chill atmosphere, great customer service, the food is soooo good!! The chicken ceaser salad was poppin!!! The lamb and rice yummy and with great portions served. The mint hot tea was perfectly paired with our hookah. The belly dancer added a nice touch to this intimate space. The hookah was sweet,smooth and price friendly. Definitely would pull up again. Ooh this is a BYOB! But get there early cause it gets crowded super fast! Ooh the reason for 4 stars is there is no bathroom upstairs. So tipsy or sober is dangerous and exhausting lol

This place was definitely a Google search and drive but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I’ll definitely be returning with my girlfriends to take advantage of the drink specials and the food ! The hookah was very good although we could have gotten a little quicker service. Reasonably priced especially since there’s a more popular hookah lounge not even 5 minutes from here for double the price. I will recommend the hookah with the ice hose !

I love this place! I’ve been coming here for a few months now and everything about it is great. The decorations are beautiful, the restaurant and lounge are very clean, music is fun and upbeat, hookah is an outstanding quality for a good price, and the food is ABSOLUTELYYY delicious and authentic. The staff is friendly and efficient. The belly dancing events on Saturday nights are super fun, and even better when there are groups of people dancing to the music and enjoying themselves. Overall it’s a very intimate environment where you can have a great time with friends, or smoke hookah and have a meal solo if you want to spend time alone. I always recommend this place for food and hookah.