Lebanese grill · Joliet, IL

Meat You Here.

Shawarma carved fresh, crispy falafel and hummus made from scratch every day. Four brothers, one family table.

4.8 from 1,000+ Google reviews 1522 Illinois Rte 59, Joliet
Amba steak shawarma bowl with hummus, pickled turnips, chickpeas and garlic toum
Gyro pita with tomato and onion Hummus with olive oil and chickpeas

Our story

Four brothers grew up in a Lebanese kitchen where food was everything. Sharing food was sharing love. Now that table is in Joliet, and there's a seat for you.

The four brothers who own Amba standing outside the restaurant under the lit Amba sign
Dany, Johnny, Rabih and Rami outside Amba on Route 59
Dany
Head chef

Cooks from the generations-old recipes their parents taught them.

Johnny
The compass

Keeps the business steady and mentors the crew behind the line.

Rabih
The innovator

Always looking for the next way to make your visit better.

Rami
The pulse

Keeps the whole place running smoothly, day in and day out.

Make it an Amba bowl night

Build It
Your Way.

Pick a base, a protein and your toppings, then finish it with house sauces. Keto, vegetarian or loaded, it's your bowl.

Chicken shawarma bowl, built to order
Chicken shawarma bowl with corn, pickled onion, hummus and garlic toum
  1. 1
    Pick a baseSaffron rice, greens or both
  2. 2
    Add a proteinSteak, chicken, gyro or falafel
  3. 3
    Load the toppingsHummus, pickled turnip, chickpeas, feta
  4. 4
    Sauce itGarlic toum, tahini or spicy feta

Let us cater

Feed the Whole Crew.

Hungry team, birthday bash or a wedding? Our catering packages are fresh, full of flavor and built around your guest list, so everyone leaves happy and full.

  • Office lunches & meetings
  • Family gatherings & parties
  • Weddings & big events
Build your catering order

Hear it from our guests

4.8
★★★★★
Average across 1,000+ Google reviews
"This food is so good it makes me want to cry."
Julie M.
"All kinds of flavors going on in my bowl. The hot feta? I think if you put it on a shoe I would still eat it. It was that good."
Michael S.
"Excellent food, great prices, very friendly and kind staff. Pick up some baklava too, it's delicious."
Nick B.
"Always fresh, and always delicious! Always feel so welcomed when I go in. Plus I get some extra protein when they know I'm coming from the gym."
Mr. T
"Saffron rice was flavorful, so were all the toppings. Falafel was warm and fresh, dipped in spicy feta and hummus. Easy to make a keto bowl or vegetarian wrap."
Virginia B.
"Don't judge this book by its cover! Amazing food, truly. Everything we touched was head and shoulders better than most spots."
Timothy F.
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