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Build. Bite. Enjoy.

Fresh Mediterranean, bursting with bold flavor.

Fresh bowls, wraps and sides built with all-natural ingredients, time-honored flavor and fast, welcoming service.

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Four Chicagoland locationsOpen daily25+ years cooking
ShawarmaFalafelHummusGrilled chickenFresh salads
Shawarma sandwich on a wooden table with friesMediterranean bowl topped with falafel and hummus

A modern Mediterranean kitchen

Good food begins with the ingredients.

SemSem celebrates traditional Mediterranean flavor in a casual modern setting. Each meal brings together satisfying proteins, vivid salads and the garnishes you choose.

All-natural ingredients. Generous flavor. A meal built exactly the way you want it.

25+years of cooking experience
4Chicagoland locations
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Bowls, wraps & sides

Build your kind of Mediterranean.

Start with a bowl or sandwich, then layer in chicken or beef shawarma, grilled chicken, falafel, hummus, salads and garnishes.

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Sliced grilled chicken with seasoned fries and sidesClose-up of falafel covered with sesame seedsSliced savory flatbread served with fries and sides

Find SemSem

Four places to build your favorite.

Visit SemSem across Chicagoland. Call (708) 620-8820 for help, catering or location details.
Fresh Mediterranean food at SemSem

Chicago Ridge

476 Chicago Ridge Mall, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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Fresh Mediterranean food at SemSem

Chicago

1201 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

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Stay tuned — new locations coming soon.

Catering

Bring the table together.

Share bright Mediterranean flavors at your next gathering, from satisfying platters to fresh sides.

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Grow with SemSem.

Interested in bringing SemSem Mediterranean to your community? Start the conversation with our team.

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