Middle Eastern Restaurant Opens 1st U.S. Location In Orland Park

ORLAND PARK, IL — A Middle Eastern restaurant opened its first United States location in Orland Park last week and residents have come out in droves to support it during the extended soft open.

Hashem Restaurant, which first opened in Jordan in 1956, recently moved into a stateside location at 8600 West 159th Street in a building that used to house the Orland Park Wine and Spirits Store.

The restaurant serves Middle Eastern food such as Qalleyah, a skillet type dish, and more well known favorites like hummus porridge and falafel.

According to restaurant owners, the venue first started welcoming customers on Jan. 17 and will continue with limited hours during a monthlong soft opening period. After that, the restaurant will be ready to operate at full capacity with all menu items.

Social media reviews of the restaurant warn of long lines — the space only has seating for about 85 customers — but authentic food and friendly staff.

Hashem Restaurant is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.