I had a chance to try Almawal and thought it very good overall. Many dishes seemed identical to Al Bawadi's but a few fell a little short of what I remember.



Eggplant relish and torshi seem identical. One of the nicest free starters anywhere.



Also identical is the muthawama, another favorite from Al Bawadi. This garlic fluff is great.



The sausage is similar but the sauce lacks the citrus zip I recall.



Ultra-crispy falafel is some of the best around.



I think I enjoyed the stuffed version, filled with spicy fried veggies, even more.





Stuffed spleen is an option but I'm glad we ordered the smaller sandwich instead. I ate my portion but feel no need to order it again.



I wasn't wild about Al Bawadi's toshka and this similar arayes didn't wow me either.



Fateh humus, incorporating toasted pita, is an excellent version.



Roast chicken was the only real disappointment of the meal. I suppose it was cooked over coals but it sure didn't taste like it. Just a boring bird. Very good rice though.



Almawal Restaurant
10718 S Harlem Av
Worth IL
708-361-5100