Al Manal kitchen
Al Manal kitchen — under-the-radar middle eastern in Darien. Flavors that haven't been adjusted for mass appeal. The team can walk you through the menu.
What 76 diners keep saying
What 76 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I ordered food for catering and had amazing experience with guys. On time great food excellent service. Shukran”

“Phenomenal, authentic and delicious food 😋. Every bite reminds me with my happy childhood when I was in Syria, as if every delicious bite brings a happy memory that I thought I lost forever. To me ; it's not just a very delicious food but it is a very memorable happy experience one bite at a time 😋. Thank you 🙏 for all the wonderful team 👍at AL Manal Kitchen for their great customer service 😊 and courtesy. I will definitely recommend Al Manal Kitchen to all my friends and family.”
“Fantastic catering, our friends and family were very impressed with this delicious food! We will be ordering again, especially the Maqluba. My husband and I were fighting over the leftovers! Outstanding!”
“Ordered some frozen shishbarak & it was so delicious! I will definitely be ordering some more and try out other dishes, thank you!”
“I happened to be passing by when I decided to try their food. The food was delicious and authentic. Every bite was just as flavorful! One of the best!”
“Very delicious homemade food. The breakfast on Sunday was amazing. Y’all should try the falafel at night , it’s super tasty. Always the best.”
“The food is amazing! Just like home cooking. Very clean too. Will be ordering more often.”
“All the food from this kitchen is absolutely amazing! I’ve tried a variety of dishes — including kousa mahshi, yalanji, kabab hindi, and fatteh makdous — and every single one was delicious. The flavors are authentic, the quality is excellent, and you can really taste the homemade touch. Highly recommended for anyone craving truly authentic and flavorful Middle Eastern cuisine!”
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