From Our Kitchen, With Purpose
Zad Mediterranean Cuisine was built on one promise: bring authentic Mediterranean and Yemeni flavors to Hoover, Alabama — made fresh, from real recipes, every single day.
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A Promise, Kept Daily
Zad opened on John Hawkins Parkway with one mission: serve honest, made-to-order food rooted in Middle Eastern tradition. Every plate is a reflection of that commitment.
Two Traditions, One Table
Our menu bridges Mediterranean chargrilled staples — shawarma, kafta, shish tawook — with traditional Yemeni home cooking like foul, fassolia, and lahm sighar. Generational recipes, one table.
The Craft Behind Every Dish
Grape leaves hand-rolled, lentils slow-cooked with caramelized onions, meats seasoned and kissed by open flame. These are family recipes — not shortcuts.
A Space Worth Staying In
Moroccan arches, golden pendant lighting, and a warm atmosphere designed to feel like a destination. Guests have called it one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Alabama.
Yemeni Soul on Every Menu
Shakshuka, mashed fava beans, and spiced lahm sighar — warm, house-made Yemeni dishes few restaurants in the region even attempt. The part guests always come back to discover.
