Sindbad Mediterranean Cuisine
426 N. 7th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
610-351-3789
Hours: M-Closed; T-Th 10a-8p; Fri-Sat 10a-10p; Sun 11a-7p
Spoon Rate: 
Ready to try something new, we visited
www.restaurant.com to take advantage
of a gift certificate. We stumbled upon
Sindbad, a restaurant in Allentown that 
was unfamiliar to us. Given our love for Mediterranean cuisine, we
are always ready to find a new spot in the Lehigh Valley, amidst the many other
restaurants that we have grown to love.
Ready to try something new, we visited
www.restaurant.com to take advantage
of a gift certificate. We stumbled upon
Sindbad, a restaurant in Allentown that was unfamiliar to us. Given our love for Mediterranean cuisine, we
are always ready to find a new spot in the Lehigh Valley, amidst the many other
restaurants that we have grown to love.
In the heart of Allentown, Sindbad is located on N. 7th
Street, home of some other 
restaurants.
We passed Winston’s, a Jamaican restaurant previously visited and enjoyed
by Evans’ Eats, and Mariam’s, on the list of places to review. Do not be deceived--the Lehigh Valley is full of viable choices for ethnic eating! On a cold winter night, Sindbad looked
intriguing and inviting, with its warm lighting, classy sign and ornate foyer. As we were greeted by the owner and his
father, who prepared our meals, we learned they designed and completed this
tiled entrance and all aesthetics of this small, but clean and classy establishment. Open since August, 2014, Sindbad serves
mostly 
take-out customers, but two tables are available for those who want to
dine-in to enjoy the full, hospitable experience.
restaurants.
We passed Winston’s, a Jamaican restaurant previously visited and enjoyed
by Evans’ Eats, and Mariam’s, on the list of places to review. Do not be deceived--the Lehigh Valley is full of viable choices for ethnic eating! On a cold winter night, Sindbad looked
intriguing and inviting, with its warm lighting, classy sign and ornate foyer. As we were greeted by the owner and his
father, who prepared our meals, we learned they designed and completed this
tiled entrance and all aesthetics of this small, but clean and classy establishment. Open since August, 2014, Sindbad serves
mostly take-out customers, but two tables are available for those who want to
dine-in to enjoy the full, hospitable experience.
We ordered cauliflower as an appetizer. It was delicious, perfectly sautéed and
seasoned, with a lemony flavor. For our entrees, we chose a beef shawarma
combo ($9.45, includes beverage and hummus or fries) and falafel combo ($9.00).
Both were 
fresh and extraordinary in quality.
The side of hummus and pita was an appreciated side, and its generous
portion provided leftovers to take home.
We ended our meal with fresh, authentic Arabic coffee and
slices of namoura (cake), a perfect ending to this memorable, satisfying
meal. The friendly, caring hospitality
of the owner and his father enhanced the experience. Their excellence in making everything fresh
and using local products show the quality of their work and cuisine that we can
easily recommend. We look forward to
returning to try their baba ghanouj, tabbouli and kibbi, along with taking advantage of their outdoor seating in warmer weather. 
