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| - I'm thankful to have an Aladdin's much closer to home so I no longer have to shlep out to Hudson for some of my favorite Mediterranean & Middle Eastern dishes!
This location opened opened at Portage Crossing in the spring to little fanfare (I hadn't heard they were open) but big business (it's been either full or at least very busy every time I've stopped in). Since their opening, I've been in a handful of times, & though the service was a little rocky to start (& though a few of the employees are less than friendly), it's since shaped up. Servers are typically on the ball & attentive, getting orders correct, explaining specials, & coming around with regular refills.
The space is small but accommodating, with a few booths & some smaller tables for two. It's in a corner location, so two of its walls are windows, giving it a bright & inviting atmosphere. And the food... oh, the food. I've been to a few Aladdin's locations (lookin' at you, Youngstown) that are less than delicious, & I was worried that this one would follow suit. I'm so pleased to find that it's instead following in the Hudson location's footsteps by being pretty spot-on.
I LOVE their pitzas (they spell it that way, I'm not just an idiot), which are flatbreads made on their thin pita bread. Try the Aladdin's chicken pizza, made with sweet honey dijon & tangy garlic sauce, or the new curried chicken pitza, with peas & banana peppers. Want something a little bit lighter? Their hummus is to die for (get a side of hot sauce to mix in!), & their chili is hearty & filling but somehow still light. They also serve healthy fruit smoothies & raw veggie juice for days when you need an extra dose of energy.
I'm excited to see one of my favorite chains makes its way to Cuyahoga Falls, & I hope its new location here will open local folks' minds (& tastes!) to Middle Eastern food. Unsure of the menu or unfamiliar with the terminology? Ask the staff to explain, & they'll be happy to help you find something that suits your tastes. It took me a few tries to find the items I like most, but now I'm obsessed!
Welcome to CF, Aladdin's. You'll be seeing a lot of me.
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