Memphis, TNMediterranean

Petra Cafe gives Germantown a focused neighborhood stop for shawarma, kebabs, falafel, hummus, and rice plates. The menu works well for sharing because dips, salads, bread, and grilled proteins can be combined without committing to one heavy entree. Order at least one vegetable preparation alongside the meat to see the kitchen's balance.

Flames centers Jordanian cooking near the University of Memphis, with shawarma, tikka, toshka, hummus, and lamb carrying the menu. Start with hummus and bread, then compare a grilled meat with a sandwich or baked preparation.

Jerusalem Market pairs a Middle Eastern grocery and bakery with a restaurant counter on Summer Avenue. Build a meal from grilled meat, bread, dips, and a pastry, then browse the market for ingredients that explain the kitchen's pantry. This object also appears in gyros.

The Happy Greek Cafe is a compact Highland Street stop for gyros, souvlaki, hummus, salads, and other familiar Greek cafe dishes. The format favors a quick, focused meal, but a shared dip and salad add useful contrast to a pita or plate. Its single local location keeps the selection grounded in Memphis.

Ali Baba builds its Mediterranean menu around a wood flame grill. Its lamb shawarma wrap carries the smoky, sweet edge of that open-fire cooking. Order the wrap when you want the grill to lead the meal.