Tampa Welcome Farooj Abo Al Abed | فروج ابوالعبد

Описание: Farooj Abo Al Abed is a rapidly expanding international Lebanese grill chain known for its authentic Middle Eastern charcoal-grilled chicken (farooj), shawarma, and traditional sides. A member of the Juice Time Group, the restaurant takes its name from the iconic Lebanese folk character Abu Al Abed Al-Beiruti, a symbol of humor and joy in Lebanon.

Signature Offerings
Charcoal-Grilled Chicken: Fresh, marinated poultry grilled over an open flame without the use of microwaves or pre-cooking.
The Bucket Meal: A popular, dramatic dish featuring chicken, rice, and sides tossed in a sauce and poured directly onto a plastic tablecloth for communal dining.
Signature Sauces: Includes a unique "pink sauce" often served with kebab wraps and fries.
Traditional Items: Meat and chicken kebabs, shish tawook, hummus, and fattoush.

Recent and Upcoming Locations
As of early 2026, the brand has significantly expanded its footprint in North America and internationally:
Columbus (Dublin), OH: The first U.S. location opened in late 2025 at 7721 Sawmill Road.
Atlanta (Lawrenceville), GA: Currently operating at 860 Duluth Hwy.
Tampa, FL: Announced and arriving in early 2026.
Miami, FL: A new location at 7369 NW 36th St.
Canada: Recently expanded into Toronto, specifically the Scarborough area.
Middle East: Maintains numerous outlets in the UAE (Dubai, Business Bay, Al Barsha), Lebanon, and Kuwait.
Pakistan: Operates authentic branches in major cities, including Islamabad.

Dining Experience
The restaurant focuses on a "backyard BBQ" feel, where every protein is grilled fresh to order. Online ordering is frequently available through platforms like Toast Tab for the Ohio location and various delivery apps globally.

The Tampa location of Farooj Abo Al Abed is in a soft opening phase (as of late December 2025/early January 2026) and operates in a shared space with Juice Time and Papa Kanafa at 11401 N 56th St suite 24, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.
The restaurant specializes in authentic Lebanese cuisine, particularly halal, charcoal-grilled chicken and wraps, and is currently open daily from 5 PM to 12 AM.

Available Items at the Tampa Location
Grilled Meats: A variety of chicken and meat dishes are available, including whole or half grilled chicken, boneless chicken (Musahub), chicken and meat kebabs, shish tawook, and drumsticks.
Sandwiches & Wraps: Signature fire-grilled chicken wraps (shawarma), as well as lamb tikka, potato, and kebab sandwiches, often wrapped in fresh Saj bread with their secret garlic sauce and pink sauce.
Meals & Platters: They offer various combo meals, including the "Abo Al Abed Bucket" (chicken, rice, potatoes, corn, and sauce), a mixed grill meal, and a vegetarian platter featuring items like falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, and tabbouleh.
Sides & Appetizers: Available sides include hummus, fattoush, tabbouleh, grape leaves (warak inab), rice, and several types of fries and potato wedges.
Desserts & Drinks: Since it shares a location with Juice Time and Papa Kanafa, a wide variety of fresh juices, smoothies, and traditional kanafa desserts are also available.