BenjYehuda

My coworkers and I had been waiting for this place to finally open up, and just recently got together to try it out. The place is not very big and accommodating for a large group. I think the most you can fit is 4 at a table and there are no additional chairs that you can add or move to combine and make larger. You'll also need to get here early if you want seating. I went for the flight which gave me the opportunity to try each of the meats and falafel, which was a ton of food. I barely made a dent on the fries. The flight comes with cucumbers and pickles and tahini sauce. I thought this was a little bit odd considering pickles are made from cucumbers so I just got kind of double the same thing except one is drenched in vinegar. Hmm..maybe they could do something with a different combination. The staff is pretty friendly. I'd like to come back and try some other options here as well.

Great lunch in the Loop!  Sure, there are a lot of middle eastern joints...this one is a bit different.  The menu is simple -- sandwich in s a pita or on a larger flatbread (rolled up "burrito style"), or on rice/lettuce in a box with your choice of meat (beef or chicken shawarma) or falafel.  Also, the Yehuda Flight is probably the best value -- all three fillings are featured (steak/chicken/falafel) and served with fries.  The toppings are outstanding (hummus, baba ghanouj, pickles, etc.) and should not be overlooked.  And, the fries are some of the best I've ever had -- crispy, every single one...and, tender on the inside.  Great value for lunch, but, if you want to dine in, get there early or expect to wait as the are very few tables.  Even for takeout, by noon the line is lonnnnnnnng.  But, don't let that deter you -- it's the best value and best tasting new lunch option in the Loop!

Oh my - that was a lot of food - and it was good! I got the Yehuda Flight topped with Jerusalem salad, tahina, and pickles, as well as cheese with the fries. Chopped tomato would be really good with this. I liked the fries and cheese but it was way more to eat than I expected. This could have lasted me for 2 days. I think I will go with the box next time and load up on the sides/salads.

It's located in my building so I didn't eat there or pay much attention to the ambience. However, I think I'm on my way to becoming an addict.