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Open Sesame

Middle Eastern Restaurant, Lounge, and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$

East Village, Des Moines

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Open Sesame

8.2^/10

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"Shwarma chicken wrap and the lentil soup."(4 Tips)
"Chicken shawarma, gyro, spicy hummus, grape leaves"(6 Tips)
"Chicken Shawarma is great!"(2 Tips)
"Awesome Gyros here"(4 Tips)

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lentil soup
martinis
Turkish coffee
good for dates
trendy
salads
lunch
dinner
sampler platter
grape leaves
good for special occasions
cauliflower
pita
dips
friendly staff
bread
well
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SarahJanuary 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Do not miss the hummus at this place! Sampler plate at dinner is delicious.
Bill HendrixJanuary 5, 2018
had the veggie platter and really enjoyed it. Nice portion size, very fresh food. Service was also very good.
Abbie ToneyNovember 29, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Enjoy interesting cocktails and feast on everything. If you find a bad item on the menu.... Let me know!
Drew Van Woert 🍺November 12, 2014
This is a great spot for a quick and delicious lunch. The Kafta and lentil soup are great.
Colleen JonesApril 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I love the Taziki dip w/pita bread, the Shwarma chicken wrap and the lentil soup.
Annette MedlinSeptember 28, 2012
Absolutely fantastic little place. What a find!!!! Vegetarian plate is definitely a win!
John KalishFebruary 7, 2016
Chicken shawarma, gyro, spicy hummus, grape leaves
Ash BruxvoortOctober 6, 2012
Great and unique martinis! Try the Open Sesame!
Bethany SchutteNovember 10, 2012
Amazingly fresh and delicious food! Great service too!
Jill StilwellSeptember 17, 2010
Hummus is delicious. I would recommend the Turkish coffee and the Cauliflower pita as well.
EmmersoneJanuary 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Lentil soup and hummus are vey good. Service was great.
Adam ReynoldsJuly 26, 2013
I love their chicken wrap and it comes with a salad
Elisabeth LewinJune 17, 2010
The baklava is homemade, and wickedly good. Flaky phyllo, lots of nuts, lots of honey. Mmmm.
Desarae VeitDecember 24, 2012
Cool atmosphere and friendly staff
Becky KOctober 26, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Love Love Love the spicy hummus!
Brian S.May 31, 2013
Chicken Shawarma is great!
Desarae VeitDecember 24, 2012
Gyros rock
PersonJanuary 27, 2019
Inna is fantastic!!!
Desarae VeitDecember 24, 2012
Deliciousness
Kensie SmithDecember 6, 2011
Lentil soup at lunch is delish.
Benjamin GranApril 7, 2012
Spicy gyro. 'Nuff said.
Therese TranNovember 6, 2010
The best (probably only) Lebanese food in Des Moines!!
Shawn LocknerMarch 4, 2012
2 times to open sesame, and both times out of pizza. NOT COMING AGAIN
Michael DownsJanuary 15, 2012
Check out the Martini list!
Your Downtown GalSeptember 23, 2011
Awesome Gyros here
Pete JonesJuly 20, 2010
Try the Hummus: very good!
Julie WilsonDecember 18, 2011
Martinis are !!!!!

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