Falafel, shawarma & other Middle Eastern specialties in an informal counter-serve space. Based on 407 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
740 9th St, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 286-2884
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
David Streich
My wife & I ate lunch at noon on a Saturday, so few other customers were there. Our first visit, and we’re not experts at Middle Eastern cuisine. I chose the Signature Bowl with quinoa instead of rice. It was tasty, though the marinade seemed to overwhelm the chicken flavor. The hummus & warm pita were nice! My wife tried the Chicken Shawermah. She says it seemed a bit dry (perhaps coming off the grill), and didn’t taste like that item when she makes it in oven at home. Service was fast, portions were good size. We didn’t try desserts this time. Interesting wall “posters” with currencies from around the world.
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Thomas Lang
I got the Kufta Kebob platter and the meat was very dry, unseasoned and not flavorful. It was extremely disappointing, especially compared to other Mediterranean food I’ve had before. After looking at other reviews it seems like other customers had the same complaints about the platter indicating that this is a consistent issue. I wouldn’t recommend ordering this dish.
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Susan Montani
Lamb gyro very good (which makes me happy this place is still open, it is a 9th St. Institution). Skip the chicken shawarma- tasteless, dry, rubbery! Baba Ghanouj tasted very burnt.
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Child Love
I’ve been wanting Greek food and haven’t been able to find one. So, I tried this place out. Never again. Gyros is not their thing. The chicken had not one spec of seasoning on it. It made the gyro taste bland and not enough zeki sauce, so it ended up turning wet and sloppy. Parking is horrible, so good luck with that. O, not to mention I asked for cheese, which I’m sure they charged extra for was not on the gyro at all. Will say the salad was decent.
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Tynetta Lamont
I ordered the kufta platter with Lebanese salad. The kufta meat was dry and not tasteful at all. The salad was old with zero cucumbers and the lettuce was brown. This was a total waste of my time and money. If I could give 0 as a star rating I would. I even contacted the restaurant and asked to speak to the manager on duty but the person that answered my call was rude and didn’t know if or when the manager will be in. Furthermore the restaurant smelled bad…like dirty dish water and their food reflects that. I really don’t know how they remain in business.
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TIA
The food was served on paper plates with plastic cutlery. The quantity was not even enough for a kid. The quality was horrible. The chicken was hardly cooked and it was cold. No value for money at all. You will enter hungry and exit angry. I recommend you go and eat at Panera Bread across the street. It will be much better.
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Sean Williams
Absolutely amazing first time at International Delights. While it’s a small restaurant, I love that they had excellent customer service. The quality and amount of food for the price is excellent. I can say that I’ll definitely be back regularly.
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משה מונטרוסו
No one will take your order, you wait in line at cash register, but that’s not obvious when you enter. Menus are in a cubby that you take to look at, but there’s a sign saying don’t take menu and you don’t know what you’re supposed to do. You don’t have time to look at the menu because the cashier impatiently stares at you expecting you to order right away like you’ve already memorized the menu. They charge for water. On the business days/times for other restaurants, this one is empty. Food is created as cheap as possible and they nickel and dime you for even extra cups of sauce. Avoid.
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Anne Tomins
The fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The gyro was huge and delicious. Staff was very friendly. I may have a new go-to place.
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Richard Sherman jr
It was four of us and we stepped in 3 minutes before closing on a Sunday night. Luckily they served us and the Cheese Steak hoagies was good.
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