Al Baraka

Everybody that I came in contact with was very friendly and welcoming. The food was good, they made something special for me that wasn't on the menu. They also gave me a dessert sample which I know I will come back and get. I bought some spices and everything just seems so fresh. I'm really looking forward to patronizing again.

Have been meaning to come here for a while and finally did. The food was great. I had never had kofta kebabs with the flavor from here, wish I knew how they were flavored so I could try at home. The yellow rice was also excellent and the hummus is not like the hummus you get everywhere else. The grocery store also has a great selection of things you can't find anywhere else. I enjoy the atmosphere of eating right there in the store.

Though this not a transitional Resturant as this attached to a store , however they do have few seat out tables inside the store and outside as well. Unlike a Resturant it have limited food options however the items like Yellow rice and chicken Sarwama was quite delicious. Packed chicken sarwama sandwiches to go. Price is quite reasonable per serving. Definitely tryout when in Raleigh downtown

You walk in and you expect to be greeted. I wasn’t. You expect for them to act like they want you there. The two individuals that were there when I was acted like they could care less. I ordered the lentil rice, tzatziki, slaw and lamb. The lamb seemed over cooked. It was chewy. It was still okay. This is an authentic Mediterranean eatery but customer service is big with me which is why the three stars on this visit. I’ll visit again because I did see they have some good looking items I want to try. Update**👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 I went back and got the griller. Very friendly staff and the food was soo good even my little kids loved it. I’m changing my rating to a 5.

Authentic experience! Women wearing burkas and hijabs, a cook that only speak Arabic, tasty middle eastern food. It's all here! I had chicken and beef shawarma with yellow rice, falafel, and tatziki which was some of the best I've ever had. It was pretty good. My friend enjoyed his platter as well. Food was comparatively priced to similar restaurants. Loved the attached market too. Will return for sure.

I tried this restaurant during my visit to Raleigh and also after a bad experience from a nearby Mediterranean restaurant. I think this place has the authentic and best shawarma in the town. Also, they serve Halal meat, which I confirmed from the person on register. There is plenty of parking available, and the seating arrangement for dining is acceptable, too. Overall, the restaurant is very clean, which is unsual for a market+restaurant setup (saying based on my past experiences) I would definitely recommend this restaurant and market to anyone visiting Raleigh.

Their food, desserts, & service is all so good! I love the staff here, so welcoming & always explain their foods & desserts. Occasionally I’ll come in here to grab some snacks. I just got a fruit & Oreo cake & they’re so bomb!!! They also have a rewards system so you can get free stuff after spending a certain amount.