Sultan's Market

Good for a quick and healthy bite when you’re in the neighborhood! The food good and comes quickly. The filling their spinach pies is so tasty, but there isn’t much of it so unfortunately it mostly tastes of the dough (hence four not five stars). They’ve got a great buffet where you can select whatever you want so it’s great for a picky eater.

So this evening as I was eating my dinner in restaurant a cockroach fell onto my table from the light fixture above the table closest to windows. I immediately jumped up and threw the thing of the table natural reaction but got a good look at it and it was definitely a cockroach. Wasn’t able to table a pic those things are fast. After being disgusted I packed my things and brought them home. Once I arrived I started to eat my lentil soup and felt something sharp and hard spit it out and found a piece of plastic in the soup a clear sharp plastic. I’m extremely disappointed I can’t express my concern with this situation. What if my toddler would have been the one eating the soup and either chocked or hurt himself with the plastic.

First and foremost, great portion size. You really get alot for your money. I picked up the meat combo and I couldn't have been happier. The meats were tender perfectly cooked. The salad and humus complimented everything on the plate. Will definitely be coming back!

Sultan is a fantastic spot for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Chicago. The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. The chicken shawarma and falafel are crowd favorites, perfectly seasoned and served with generous portions of hummus and pita. The cozy, casual atmosphere makes it a great place for a quick bite or takeout. Prices are reasonable for the portion sizes, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It’s a hidden gem for anyone craving delicious Middle Eastern food. Highly recommend checking it out!

Food was good, I had falafal sandwich which was vegan and tasted best with the spicy sauce.

I ordered lamb shawarma. It was pretty dried. I think chicken should be better. Besides that, staff are very friendly.

This had good flavors but utterly cold. Disappointing, this had good potential.

So good! My wife and I loved it. We got 2 lamb shawerma sandwiches. Excellent! We also got the rice and lentils as a side dish and it was also very good. We ordered the large and we couldn't finish it. This is a small, little (yeah, I know, it's redundant) place we stumbled upon. What a great find. There is seating for about 8 people total.

Good for a quick and healthy bite when you’re in the neighborhood! The food good and comes quickly. The filling their spinach pies is so tasty, but there isn’t much of it so unfortunately it mostly tastes of the dough (hence four not five stars). They’ve got a great buffet where you can select whatever you want so it’s great for a picky eater.

So this evening as I was eating my dinner in restaurant a cockroach fell onto my table from the light fixture above the table closest to windows. I immediately jumped up and threw the thing of the table natural reaction but got a good look at it and it was definitely a cockroach. Wasn’t able to table a pic those things are fast. After being disgusted I packed my things and brought them home. Once I arrived I started to eat my lentil soup and felt something sharp and hard spit it out and found a piece of plastic in the soup a clear sharp plastic. I’m extremely disappointed I can’t express my concern with this situation. What if my toddler would have been the one eating the soup and either chocked or hurt himself with the plastic.

First and foremost, great portion size. You really get alot for your money. I picked up the meat combo and I couldn't have been happier. The meats were tender perfectly cooked. The salad and humus complimented everything on the plate. Will definitely be coming back!

Sultan is a fantastic spot for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Chicago. The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. The chicken shawarma and falafel are crowd favorites, perfectly seasoned and served with generous portions of hummus and pita. The cozy, casual atmosphere makes it a great place for a quick bite or takeout. Prices are reasonable for the portion sizes, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It’s a hidden gem for anyone craving delicious Middle Eastern food. Highly recommend checking it out!

Food was good, I had falafal sandwich which was vegan and tasted best with the spicy sauce.

I ordered lamb shawarma. It was pretty dried. I think chicken should be better. Besides that, staff are very friendly.

This had good flavors but utterly cold. Disappointing, this had good potential.

So good! My wife and I loved it. We got 2 lamb shawerma sandwiches. Excellent! We also got the rice and lentils as a side dish and it was also very good. We ordered the large and we couldn't finish it. This is a small, little (yeah, I know, it's redundant) place we stumbled upon. What a great find. There is seating for about 8 people total.

Biiig Sultan's fan! It's super reliably tasty+satisfying. I always opt for the Veggie Combination which comes with your choice of lentil rice or curry rice, tabbouleh, tons of hummus, pita, tahini sauce, hot sauce and their DELICIOUS falafel. It usually covers 2 meals for me, which is a perk! Sometimes I get the Falafel Sandwich, which is a similar vibe to the combination plate but served in a pita (aka a smaller, more easily handheld format). Since I love the falafel so much, I rarely order other items, but I've tried bites of the Chicken Shawerma and the Lamb Shawerma and both were bomb. For sides, I've tried the Mama Masada Chicken Soup (good), the Baked Egg & Cheese Pie (a lil dry but still good), and the Baklava (vvvvv tasty treat). I've never tried their salad bar but at $6.99/lb it seems like great bang for your buck! They also have plenty of fun drinks, chips and other snacks for sale. You can sit and eat there, but it's kinda small & not cozy so I prefer to take it to go. Try it peeeeeeps!

We ordered delivery on GrubHub, and, while some of the food was good, overall a lot of it was too salty. The lentil rice that comes with the chicken shawarma was super salty. I liked the baba ganoush and the hummus, but found the falafel a bit heavy and dense; I prefer a lighter falafel. Again, some of the food was tasty and some was not well prepared.

My love wondered why the heck the website for Sultan's Market is chicagofalafel.com...well I guess now we know. We were walking on Clark Street on a fabulous Saturday afternoon and wanted a little snack. It's been a few years since I have had their falafel, but we decided that we needed to try a couple of falafel. Amazingly you can order falafel by the piece for a measly 50 cents each. This price is astounding when you consider the fact that you are in Lincoln Park. The falafels have a slight crunch to them and taste great when dipped in the cup of tahini sauce. The interior of this location is fairly small, but check it out for a fast and casual meal (or snack) that can be very inexpensive. They have a salad bar that is reasonably priced at $6.99 a pound, and they have a water dispenser with cups for your drinking pleasure if you are dining in.

The order arrived fast through DoorDash. The falafel was packed with flavor, however; it was dry. My hot sauce, nor my pita was in the bag as described.

Delicious!! I stopped in to pick up dinner and got the lamb shawarma platter and 2 baklavas. My total was $20, but this was a TON of food! I think my favorite part was the curry rice. It was definitely a pretty classic shawarma meal! The baklava was amazing and I recommend getting it too!! For a 'cheap food' place the prices still seemed very normal to me and not necessarily cheaper than other restaurants, but I think the good deal is the sandwiches. I definitely want to go back and try the $6 felafel pita!

So disappointing when you find your favorite food and didn't think you couldn't like it. The falafel and tabbouleh both had multiple grains of sand or dirt when you eat crunch. It's hard to clean tabbouleh so I gave a pass but with each time getting dirt there has to be something wrong with the cleaning process. Can't come back here.

Delicious, simple, and affordable. I've been eyeballing this place for a few months and it did not disappoint. I see why they've been voted the best falafel in Chicago-- it was phenomenal! So much so that I inhaled the entire falafel sandwich in 10mins! The staff was also extremely friendly! I highly recommend if you live in / or are in the area!

A great mix of delicious, affordable, and fast. I had the falafel sandwich and a side of rice and they made for a filling dinner on a busy night. Service was quick and efficient. I took it to go, but there was some limited seating inside as well. Will definitely come back!

Sultans market is a convenient spot located around Chicago! I love their large selection of menu items. Last time I had chicken and pita the chicken was a little burnt for a 5 star review but otherwise everything tasted good! I love their hummus.

The stars are mainly for the workers there! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating while answering all of our questions. We ordered a combo meat plate and I would say the meat is fantastic in terms of texture. Very tender all around including the lamb and chicken. The only qualms I had was the flavor as it seemed a little bland without any spices or lemon that I'm used to. I wish there were more tomatoes and lemon juice in the tabouleh because there really wasn't much taste to it. The hummus could have been much stronger in flavor as well. Otherwise, the meal was very worth the price (~$17) and the service is awesome! The salad bar looks great too and I can see myself coming during lunch for the salad as it's only $6.99/lb.

Got delivery for lunch from here and it was AMAZING. The falafel, zaatar pita, lentil soup, rice and lentils and hummus were all absolutely incredible. So happy with this vegan friendly spot!

This is my go-to for a delicious, quick, & filling bite. No frills but typically fast service and friendly guys behind the counter. Probably go here 2-3 days a week and I'm pretty picky.

The food wasn't good at all. Not sure how they received so many awards as posted on their window.

Great sized meal I like their chicken Shwarmer. Great meal for after the gym and very filling.

I'm using Yelp's prompts to guide my reviews. Today's prompt: tell the story behind the photos. Um, okay! My story, condensed version: they sell great Middle Eastern food at good prices in a small storefront. The regular version: we ordered some spinach pies and falafel sandwiches to go. I took photos of the menu boards, rudely getting in other people's ways, and then standing while waiting for the order in the middle of the shop to get in even more people's ways while they were going up to the salad bar. The sequel: We ate the falafel sandwiches, spicy style, and noticed a few things. 1) We couldn't tell how they made them spicy and they were medium spicy and good. 2) They mixed the ingredients together well for a unified appearance... No more bites of pita and hummus only. 3) The combinations of flavors worked very well... Tahini, falafel, mint, maybe parsley, maybe basil, plus others. It's not at all bland, nor is it overpowering. The trilogy: the spinach pies have some olive and onion flavor and the crust is baked perfectly. They're pretty big as well. The Quentin Tarantino version of the story: censored for violence and language, you sorry mother &$#"':!! The Woody Allen version of the story: oh wow, Chicago is so nice! It's the best city in the world! I should make a black and white movie showing everyone how great this city is, complete with horse and carriage rides through the parks near the lake! The moral of the story: eat falafel, have fun and be happy.

Everything tasted fantastic. Ordered the meat combo via Uber Eats and was thrilled by the value. Lots of food, good variety, great price. Definitely worth getting pita and falafel. Will order again and have to make a trip to dine in person.

For the last thirteen years, I have been an avid customer of Sultan's, and I absolutely love their food! Conveniently located in Lincoln Park, near the corner of Clark and Deming, Sultan's is a quaint little Middle Eastern restaurant. Inside, you can order traditional Palestinian food like Falafel, Shawarma, and Adass, also known as Zarifa's lentil soup. There's also a salad bar with stuffed grape leaves and tabouleh. The owner is very friendly, and the restaurant is super clean. They even sell Ziyad products for you to take home and prepare yourself. The interior decor is adorned with pendulum Aladdin-style lighting and the traditional Arabian music playing in the background adds to the ambiance. The only downside worth mentioning is that the restaurant is super tiny on the inside and seating is a bit tight so I usually order my food to go. Otherwise, I sincerely love this restaurant and highly recommend checking them out.

Such a great spot I find myself going to all the time for a quick, affordable lunch. The food is always so fresh and delicious. I love their vegetarian options and their soup is so great in the winter! I haven't tried their meat options but have taken friends and family here who have spoken highly to those selections. If you're deciding between Sultan's and the new Greek place next door, I would pick Sultan's any day.

I was so excited to try this place after I saw most reviews raving about getting delicious food for an amazing value, but prices have drastically gone up in just 1-2 years! My lamb shawarma plate that would've costed $8 in 2020 now costs $15 ($17 after tax). Lamb shawarma plate: The hummus was absolutely delicious and SO creamy - definitely the highlight of this dinner plate. Other PROS: the lentils had a nice aroma and the lamb portion was generous. CONS: the curry rice was lacking flavor and the lamb was pretty dry. Overall I did enjoy the meal for what it was, but considering the price, I would rather spend the same to get a better quality meal at a nicer sit down restaurant.

Fantastic variety of paleo and vegan choices at very reasonable $$ The must try falafel balls are crispy hot or cold!!

I love sultans but I unfortunately got sick after eating here once. If you have a sensitive stomach be careful but the food really is delicious.

The best falafel sandwich I've ever had. It was loaded with veggies and tasted delicious and healthy. Great service and location.

Really fantastic falafel sandwiches. Get one with everything, you won't regret it! Staff was very nice. This place does have limited seating, only 2 tables. Normally there are 3 but one is closed off for social distancing, which is probably a good idea.

Ordered Falafel sandwich. The falafel smelled of fish . Not sure if a fish was fried in the same oil. All other times the falafel had been great. I'll return, but I hope that the oil will not be used to fry fish again .

Great prices for amazing food and good portion sizes. I always get their falafel sandwich or chicken sandwich with baba ganoush to go so I can really pile it on. I hope they stay in business forever!

Falafel sandwich is a great cheap eat! I have also had the lentil soup and love it! This is a monthly craving!

After leaving Colectivo Coffee. I went across Clark and found Sultan's Market. While I was looking it up on Yelp and checking out the items posted in the window menu a number of people came and went. It must be good w/all the people coming and going. Once inside Sultan's Market the register is to the left, the order station is straight back and there is also a Mediteranean/salad bar to the right for $5.99/lb. They have a number of combination lunches for $8. Chicken Shwarma, Beef shawarma, lamb or kifta. These combos come w/abed of rice & 2 items of either hummus, baba ganoush or jerusalem salad and a pita bread.. The line for the fast food has one server he quickly processed through the people serving them & keeping the line moving. They have limited seating, but many people got their food to go. I ended up getting the kifta combo. They have decent food, but nothing that is really outstanding. Still for $8 it's a pretty good value for the quality & quantity of food..

I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately nothing we ordered was good. Not sure if it was just a bad night. The rice was crumbling it was so dry. There were so many bones in my chicken shawarma it was really uncomfortable. The soup was also super heavy on the black pepper. I was chewing on black pepper. I ended up throwing away half the meal which was super disappointing.

So you walk in and the place is tiny. Idk I think I was expecting it to be like a restaurant, but it's in the name "market" very much a grab and go type of place. Okay let's get to the food. I was craving falafel and for some reason expected it to be very mediocre. I think I've been jaded with falafel and even "good" falafel winds up dry and chalky. NOT SULTANS! This falafel was exactly how it should be crunchy on the outside moist and luscious on the inside. It came with everything you expect it to come with hummus, tahini, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes. You can make it spicy too but I have not a strong spice tolerance. I INHALED IT. Some things to keep an eye out for they had a salad bar which looked lovely, i don't know how they're doing that with covid so heads up on that. Everyone was masked and gloved though. I look forward to coming back frequently!

Used to be my go-to spot for falafel and shawarma, despite the horrible service. After my last visit I won't be back. Chicken shawarma was inedible. Had to throw it out. Not sure what happened to this place. Very disappointing.

baked eggs and cheese pie... That is by far one of my favorite things to devour here! I get so sad when they are sold out, but honestly, I can see why. The food here is so good. I like coming here to get food from the buffet, their options are great! They have falafel, feta, hummus... all the good stuff. I haven't really gotten many items from behind the counter like sandwiches or anything, but my friends have and they like them. The food is filling and fair priced. I would come here a lot too over the years and the staff has always been friendly. If they recognize you they'll make small chat and maybe serve and extra scoop of rice or something. So nice! The decor is also cool. There are a bunch of middle eastern lamps inside which makes it feel cozy and friendly. I also like that it's never too loud here. Sometimes it can be a little dirty, but nothing outlandish. It also get pretty busy sometimes, so I'm understanding of a home feeling mess. It makes it feel more authentic to me actually, it's not impeccable, but clean like a families or friends place.

Great lunch at Sultan's Market. This place has a hole-in-the-wall vibe. Tiny inside; limited seating. But quality lunch, reasonably priced! Considering this is primo Lincoln Park location, its a win all-around. Also, you can easily choose healthy options at Sultan's Market! So if, like me, you are traveling thru the area and need a break from the travel-food-blues (i.e. eating too many indulgences), this is a great choice. Daughter ordered a chicken shawarma. She reports that it was good. The chicken was just "okay" she says. I'm not sure if it was all white meat or not, so that may have been why she was slightly less excited about it. But she enjoyed everything else in the shawarma. I went for the salad bar and added two falafel. You pay for the salad bar by the pound. Hi A small container was large enough for several salad offerings. It was all delicious and seemed fresh. Not a gross salad bar at all (like some can be...) There we're also a good selection of salad dressings should you need it and hummus, too! Overall, my kind of meal. I also loved my 1 1/2 falafel (shared some with daughter ;-) I would for sure return if back in the area. Oh, and did I mention our food only cost about $12?!?!? No joke. Now THAT'S a happy meal.

Grabbed a chicken shawarma meal to-go that included tabuli and Jerusalem salad and hummus. I also added one falafel to taste. The falafel was good, soft on the inside and nice and crunchy on the outside. The chicken was just ok as were the sides. Not a ton of flavor and lots of fatty pieces. The salads were alright but again lacked flavor. I liked the flavor and texture of the hummus. The price was great and the portion was huge! I would probably stick with the falafel if I visit again.

Friendly service and food is delicious. I got Zatar bread thought it would be soft but their style is more of crunchy. The chicken shawarma is just the best.

A local favorite of mine and now a place I visit when I come back to town. The best falafel I've ever had- not too dense or too garlicky. Seriously- this is my standard for falafel and no one else matches up. Light and fluffy- just delicious. If you get the sandwich, I recommend throwing in tabouli with it- super good! The chicken shawarma is top notch. And, I recommend the roasted cauliflower from the salad bar. Staff is great here- they are super friendly and will make sure your meal is just the way you want it. Awesome carry out place- they do have a few tables for dine in (not during the pandemic). Make this a regular stop if you live nearby.

Decent, good ingredients, not will formed sandwiches. I think the potential for a great sandwich is there if more attention is given. Had falafel and chicken shawarma sandwiches. I would get the falafel again, not the chicken. Also had the rice dishes before, not bad. I think it is a good quick lunch. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will eat here again, wouldn't necessarily recommend it for others though. The place felt very clean. For sure not as good and can't be compared to their wicker park location.

Solid 4 stars, could even be like 4.5 with the value. COVID delivery went smoothly My wife and I both got the meat combo platter. Great option as it has both chicken and lamb schwarma as well as a small kebab along with hummus and a salad. The hummus is good, clearly fresh though the salad was just ok - too much parsley for me. The schwarma was good but, and this is perhaps a delivery issue, but it was a bit dry. It was screaming out for some hot sauce or harissa or maybe tahini. But the value was good, we got multiple meals out of our order. Weirdly the location on Clark didn't have the full menu for delivery - like it had the meat pie but not the egg and cheese pie. No baklava but the one on north ave has baklava. Maybe it's a grubhub issue. But will definitely order again!

This place is great. Awesome chicken shawarma dinner for a very reasonable price considering what other places are charging these days. Their chicken shawarma also tastes distinctly different from other middle eastern places I've tried. The outside almost has like an outside crust to it which I really like. Also, they give you two choices of unique rice sides. One is curry rice and the other has lentils in it. I've tried both and they're both very good. Tabouleh is solid and so is their hummus. Throw everything in one of their pitas and you will have yourself a great meal.

This place has great food but charges more tax then they should. Tax rate in this area is 11.75% and take a look at my receipt. I'll pay but I don't like hidden fees and sneaky stuff like this. You do the math.

Waste of $$. I would have taken the food back but I don't live close. My hairdresser swore by this place, especially the spinach pie. I'd think if you use a thick pita bread there would be more spinach. Same with the meat pie. I have to agree with the prior person who responded. The lamb was so crisp it was difficult to chew and digest. My brother says the lamb was way over cooked. I thought it was overcooked beef. ‍ So glad they didn't hear me order the Lamb sandwich. The RICES - NOPE‍ Absolutely NOT! NOPE to the soups as well. UGGHHH just tasteless water with vegetables. The large Homemade Chicken Soup with two chucks of chicken was disgusting! The broth taste worse than hospital food. Great customer service though.

A solid 4 start to this place. Ordered take out from here. Ordered meat combo platter, lentil soup, and hummus. The food was fresh. The lentil soup was my favorite. The hummus had perfect amount of tahini to chickpea ratio, with the right amount of salt. The platter cane with lentil rice and tabbouleh salad which were very tasty. The meat could use a bit more tenderness and seasoning but overall pretty good.

This is the best deal for lunch or dinner around the neighborhood! I was amazed by the price and taste in this small, fast casual restaurant. The menu is on the board behind the food counter and everything is very affordable and high quality. I tried the chicken shawarma dinner ($8) which came with hummus, pita bread, rice and a choice of salad. The chicken was seasoned well but not too salty and it tasted awesome with the rice (the curry rice had a slight hint of it so not too overpowering). The hummus was fresh tasting and comes with some sort of accompaniment on top of it that made it taste even better (think there was some olive oil too). This is one of the few times where I can say that what I ate out was so healthy and delicious. If you want to eat healthy, don't want to break the bank and still eat tasty food, this is the place! Additionally, the people working here are so nice especially the guy preparing the food who let me try half and half for the salad part of the dinner (they have two choices). No one is rushing you to finish and there is a nice but small bench and table seating. This place is also BYOB so it's a perfect place to eat some good food and drink whatever you want to drink. I cannot wait to come back and try their other items like the sandwiches or the pies.

Great prices, very friendly staff. I've tried kefta and lamb shawarmas, both are great! Hummus and falafel and best I've had!

I Really Enjoyed this neighborhood Gem! It's staff is Friendly, the Food is Great Quality, and the Portion size is Fantastic!! I came here for a dinner to-go and all was Great, except for the lentils soup, which they very kindly replaced the Next Day!! This is what I call quality service and customer appreciation!

Came here for dinner on a weeknight. Tried the chicken shawarma dinner, which was a TON of food for $8. I would come back to try their salad bar ($5.99/lb)! Overall: 4.1/5 Flavor: 3.5/5 - Overall the flavors were good but not spectacular. The chicken wasn't consistent--sometimes tender and juicy, but sometimes dry and hard. Service: 4.3/5 - The food was prepared very quickly and the staff seemed nice. Ambiance: 4.5/5 - Really liked the decorations and lamps. They made the restaurant feel very cozy. Not much seating space though. Value: 4.6/5 - Good price for a filling meal in Lincoln Park but the flavors left me wanting.

I picked up the lamb Shawerma platter for lunch today from Sultan's Market and it was absolutely delicious. The lamb had a lot of flavor and my meal came with hummus, pita, tabbouleh salad, feta cheese, and two sauces. The ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the food was tasty. Will definitely return soon.

Perfect neighborhood staple. This humble joint lives up to its name since there's very little seating, but the food is fresh and delicious. I got the falafel sandwich with hot sauce on the side, and it was too good. The falafel was freshly baked and some of the best I've had. As a warning the hot sauce is pretty spicy with jalapeño seeds right in it. It was incredibly cheap--a sandwich is $6!! The portion is perfect for a hearty lunch. If I lived closer, I would be here constantly!

Stopped by for a quick falafel. An extremely generous portion of falafel was put into a pita. Serious and flavorful. I almost wish there were more veg and less falafel! A great quick lunch choice.

I have been on the hunt for the best falafel pita sandwich in Chicago and I've finally found it. This place is unmatched. It's so so good. Not only is the falafel delicious but so is the chicken shawarma, all the meals and the baklava. An added bonus is that prices are so affordable. I will forever eat here and tell others to eat here. So good.