New Yemeni-inspired restaurant opens in Hoover

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Zad Mediterranean Cuisine opens in Hoover. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Zad Mediterranean Cuisine, a Yemeni influenced restaurant that offers dishes ranging from kabobs to shawarma, opened recently in Hoover.

Located at 2760 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 112, Zad’s website declares it offers “house-made Yemeni dishes few restaurants in the region even attempt.”

Here’s a taste of what makes Zad stand out:

  • Maqaniq: A lamb sausage link dish
  • Chicken shawarma salad
  • Quail 
  • Lamb Pies
  • Ghallaba: A Middle Eastern dish of sautéed vegetables in a spice + tomato base

Check out the entire menu on Zad’s website.

The restaurant is open Sunday to Thursday from 10AM to 9PM and Friday and Saturday from 10AM to 11PM.

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Zad Mediterranean Cuisine opens in Hoover. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Recent Hoover openings near John Hawkins Parkway

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(Pat Byington / Bham Now)

John Hawkins Parkway has become a foodie destination over the years.

Some recent openings include:

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