Aladdin's Eatery Westlake

Pretty good food, and affordable prices much like other Aladdin's locations. I have to give a lower rating for the Crocker Park location, though, because my food is never quite as good as it is when I order the same items from other Aladdin's in the area.

My wife & I used to order from the Crocker Park location because it was so close to our home. The shish tawook roll has been overcooked and dry every time we have ordered it, across a span of several months. The baklava cheesecake was underwhelming, the final product ending up less than the sum of its parts.

I was once charged $2 extra because I asked for lettuce to be added to my chicken shawarma roll. This had been a request when I placed an online order. I was not informed that I had been charged extra until I arrived home and noticed the receipt total was more than what had been quoted. For lettuce? And the real insult here is that the amount of added lettuce was so small it was barely noticeable. I have NEVER experienced this at any restaurant in my life. This experience caused me to always think twice before ordering this Aladdin's again. I have rarely revisited this location since it happened (Fall of 2019).

That said, it is an Aladdin's so they still have several good items. The fried cauliflower has been consistently good, as has the kibbie. The previously mentioned chicken shawarma is always good here (it's kind of hard to overcook chicken thighs like they do with the shish tawook chicken breast tenders). Hummus always tastes great here. The rotational selection of desserts is usually really good.

Overall, this location is my least favorite Aladdin's in the greater Cleveland area. I have been satisfied by their food many times, however this is the only location that has also left me dissatisfied more than twice. Worth a visit, but only if it's the closest location.