I can't bring myself to give Zeitouni 5 stars... I've lived in bigger cities and have simply had better Middle Eastern food. With that said, I eat lunch here 1-2 times a week and I've been told I'm their most regular customer.
You just can't get better food for this price, not in Ballantyne. Consider the fact that Chick-fil-A and other fast food costs about the same. Not only that, but this place is pretty healthy which is another reason why I eat here so frequently. Most of the food is grilled and made of quality meats and ingredients.
Favorite Lunch Items:
1. Kefta Sandwich
2. Chicken Gyro Sandwich
3, Shish Kabab Sandwich
I typically go for hummus with meditterean meals but Zeitouni's is nothing special. The hand-made french fries, however, are pretty awesome.
Recommendation: Make a "real gyro", which I have yet to find in Charlotte. I'm a huge fan when this is done right and the only way is to use a vertical rotisserie -which I understand is an issue considering Charlotte's stringent sanitary ratings. I just hate it when places use frozen meat, which I'll admit you don't do with any other items. This is what holds me back from rating Zeitouni 5 stars. Honestly, as a business decision I don't know that I would considering how popular the restaurant already is and the previously mentioned sanitary issue.