Zad Restaurant, Chicago

Skewered chunks of juicy charbroiled lamb, jumbo shrimp, or chicken and beef pair with veggies and rice at Zad Restaurant, where traditional middle-eastern cuisine sates patrons’ appetites. Along with kebabs, lamb chops, and shawarma dishes, the eatery also creates a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options. Metromix notes that "most dishes here tend to be excellent," pointing toward the chicken shawarma and yogurt salad, which "seems to make a play for your attention with its bright mint flavors."