"An Assyrian family grill in Sun City turning mesquite-charred shawarma and kebabs into one of greater Peoria's best-value lunches."
About Hanging Gardens
Hanging Gardens is an Assyrian family-owned counter on West Bell Road in Sun City, the retirement community that sits at the northwest edge of greater Peoria. It trades on home cooking rather than spectacle: a short Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu, mesquite charcoal, and a comforting lentil soup that arrives with every plate. The Sun City Independent profiled it as a welcome addition to a stretch better known for chain dining.
This is a daytime room. It opens late morning, closes by early evening, and stays dark on Sundays, so it slots naturally into a weekday lunch rather than a night out. For more on what separates a careful neighbourhood kitchen from a forgettable one, see our guide to the signs of a great restaurant.
The Kitchen
The heart of the menu is meat grilled over mesquite charcoal: beef shawarma, chicken tikka and lamb tikka, plus kafta kebabs, falafel and pita wraps. Everything is built from fresh ingredients, with a free pot of tea poured after the meal and baklava to finish. Vegetarians do well here on falafel, hummus and salads, and the whole card stays in genuine value territory, with most plates well under fifteen dollars.
The Room
The setting is plain and friendly rather than designed: a small dining room, simple tables and a family at the counter who tend to remember return diners. It is the kind of place where the welcome does the work the decor does not. Service is quick and unhurried at once, which suits a solo lunch or a low-stakes first meeting.
Best for a value lunch or an easy solo meal
Drop in for a weekday business lunch or an unhurried solo plate: the charcoal grill, the included lentil soup and the modest bill make it a reliable midday stop in greater Peoria.
Not for
A late-night or white-tablecloth dinner. It closes by early evening, seating is simple, and Sundays are dark, so plan a daytime or early visit.
Frequently Asked
Where is Hanging Gardens Mediterranean?
Hanging Gardens is at 10050 W Bell Rd, Suite 8, in Sun City, Arizona, on the northwest edge of greater Peoria. The phone number is (623) 248-4609.
What kind of food does Hanging Gardens serve?
It is an Assyrian family-owned Mediterranean and Middle Eastern kitchen, known for mesquite-charcoal beef shawarma, chicken and lamb tikka, kafta kebabs, falafel and a house lentil soup served with every meal.
How expensive is Hanging Gardens?
It is a budget-friendly spot, with most plates priced well under fifteen dollars. A free pot of tea is offered after the meal.
What are Hanging Gardens' hours?
It is generally open from late morning to early evening, Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays, so it works best for lunch or an early dinner.
Do I need a reservation at Hanging Gardens?
No. It is a casual counter-service restaurant that takes walk-ins, with no reservations required.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Hanging Gardens
Walk-in counter service; no reservations needed. Closed Sundays.
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Practical Information
Address10050 W Bell Rd, Ste 8, Sun City, AZ 85351
NeighbourhoodSun City / greater Peoria
CuisineMediterranean / Middle Eastern
Price$ · most plates under $15
RecognitionAssyrian family-owned; profiled by the Sun City Independent
SignatureMesquite-charcoal beef shawarma
