Blue Collar Eats - SemSem Mediterrian

This episode of Blue Collar Eats, we headed over to SemSem Mediterrian located at 6905 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. This place has only been open for around 5 years, but is “packed with centuries of Mediterrian culture” says Kevin. We were joined by the owner Omar to try some of the delicious food he offers at his restaurant.

“Everything you see is made fresh. Everything from the hummus, falafel, to the salad, to the sauces,” says Omar. He takes pride in knowing his ingredients are always fresh and everything is always prepared the day of, nothing is stored and served. “The bread, we get it daily from my other restaurant that has a bakery in it.”

Kevin interviewed a gentleman named LaForce. “I’m a big fan of the bowls. It’s a good healthy spot to eat, and I’m always on the go, so I try to eat healthy.” He topped off the interview with, “Whatever your palette is telling you, just go for it. It’s delicious.”

As they sat down to eat, Omar explained everything they had laid out in front of them to try. The food they decided to try was the steak shawarma, steak shawarma pita, chicken shawarma wrap, chicken over rice, steak shawarma bowl and a vegetarian plate. Omar explained that they use 11 different spices for their chicken, and let it marinate for 24 hours. As for the steak, they use 7 different spices.

“This is my personal favorite, the steak wrap” says Kevin. He took a big bite and said “Mm! Very good.”

Omar previously finished med school, but he has so much passion for food he decided to leave the medical profession and open SemSem Mediterrian.

“I’m proud of this.. I have so much pride in making this food. Everyone loves it.” says Omar.

Whenever you’re in the area, be sure to check out SemSem Mediterrian, you won’t regret it. It’s full of healthy, delicious mediterrian food that is full of flavor and protein.

Be sure to check out our Blue Collar Eats episode of SemSem Mediterrian on Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing’s Facebook page, under the tab Blue Collar Eats.