Our Story

Family recipes,
made with love

Chef Ayman and his family bring the authentic flavors of Jordan to Raleigh's Hillsborough Street. Every wrap is hand-rolled, every spice is carefully measured, and every customer feels like family.

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Chef Ayman — Owner of Ayman's Halal Grill food truck, Raleigh NC

Chef Ayman

Owner & Head Chef

4.8 (70 reviews)
4.8
Star Rating
7
Days a Week
1200+
People Catered
35
Years In Food
The Beginning

From Jordan
to Raleigh

Chef Ayman brought recipes passed down through generations of his family. The flavors of Jordan and Palestine found a new home on Hillsborough Street, right outside Shahrazad Coffee. With 35 years in the food industry, his craft shows up in every plate.

The truck has been rolling for 8 years now, and it quickly became a late-night institution. Word spread through the NC State campus and beyond: the shawarma is the real deal, and the kunafa is unlike anything else in the state.

Ayman's Halal Grill food truck on Hillsborough Street
Nabulsi-style kunafa being prepared
Family First

A true
family business

This isn't a franchise or a chain. Chef Ayman runs the grill. His daughters help in the kitchen. Every customer gets treated like a guest in their home. That personal touch shows in every bite and every interaction.

From intimate dinners to catering celebrations of over 1,200 people, the family scales with the same care. The food never changes. The love never wavers.

"Truly a taste of home. Reminds me of my mom's cooking!"

Sarah S — Google Review

What We're Known For

The best in
North Carolina

"By far the best Knafeh I've had in North Carolina."

N Odah

"Best Shawarma in town!! Real Jordanian tasting food."

George Smith

"Literally the best falafel I've had, hands down. My family has traveled a lot."

Carolyn

"We brought Chef Ayman to one of our events and he pleased our crowd of over 1,200 people."

Zeina Hasan
Beef shawarma wrap
Fresh crispy falafel
Chicken mansaf platter
Pistachio baklava
Visit Us

What to Expect

Open Nightly

We open at 6 PM, 7 days a week. Perfect for dinner, late-night cravings, or after an event. Come hungry.

Easy to Find

Parked outside Shahrazad Coffee on Hillsborough Street. Free parking lot and street parking available.

100% Halal

All our meat is halal certified. We accept credit cards, debit cards, and NFC/mobile payments.

Catering Available

From small gatherings to 1,200+ person events. Call or text Chef Ayman for a custom catering quote.

Come Hungry

Ready to
taste the best?

3823 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607. Open 7 days a week starting at 6 PM. Call, text, or just show up.

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