Very friendly owner, he is by himself with one more person in the back, so he does get short handed…read moreat times once they get busy. Otherwise Chicken Shawerma sandwitch greatly marinated, good portion size comes with fries and garlic/pomegranite. Fried chicken great, crispy and better than any fried chicken you can buy outside. Comes with garlic, and coleslow and fries / chips. Ambience is nice with good seating, slightly warm but they have the ac on and its been hot outside. No bathroom access. Prices are great and reasonable there.

If you are craving the Syrian-style fried chicken (broasted) with chips fries, this is the place to…read morego! Food is excellent! Shawarma good but I think their fried chicken is the distinguishing factor here! Service is excellent! Ambience casual If you are visiting San Diego, this is worth the 40 mins drive

I have only ordered delivery, but the food was fantastic. I have driven by this location many…read moretimes, but never been inside. I enjoyed everything I tried, the soup, nan bread & Tiki Masala. Was able to get two meals from one order. Tasted great & the flavors were there.

I came here about an hour before closing and was honestly surprised there weren't many people…read moredining in or even picking up to-go orders. Tucked inside this plaza, two doors near the back on the east end, nestled between a Chinese restaurant and another establishment, you'll find Taste of Himalayas in El Cajon. I was pleasantly surprised to see this location pop up since I'm only familiar with the other locations. Apparently they have other locations which I have been to, but I never knew that this one was back here. I initially thought that maybe they had changed their locations which definitely could've happened being that I have not eaten here in about two years. All in all Definitely a blessing for me. I was craving comfort food--something semi-healthy but still felt like a warm hug, especially since I haven't been feeling my best this week. I ordered the chicken tikka masala with basmati rice. Had I dined in, I would've been able to enjoy their lentil soup, which I barely missed by about two minutes. No big deal, though--I was more than ready to head home and enjoy my food in the comfort of my couch. The woman who took my order was very friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful with the menu. I also added garlic cilantro naan, which really completed the meal. My food was prepared promptly, which I appreciated. One thing I did notice: the chicken looked red, which made me wonder if tandoori chicken was chopped up and added to the tikka masala. I'm not used to seeing that, but typically the masala sauce covers everything, so it stood out a bit. Either way, the flavor was good. Some pieces were slightly dry, but a few were tender and juicy--those were the winners. The spice level was a 2, which was perfect for me. I needed something to open up my sinuses since my respiratory system has been all out of whack, and this did the trick without being overwhelmingly hot. The naan was cooked fresh to order, and the basmati rice was cooked perfectly. Overall, I'd definitely come back to this location and explore more of the menu. Hopefully next time I'll be feeling better so I can dine in and really catch the full vibe.

This place is a hidden gem !!! One of the most authentic Afghanistan restaurants I've eaten at in…read moreSan Diego. Very very delicious. I drove from La mesa to try it out from the reviews on yelp The service was good and the ambience was very cool old school vibes very traditional to their country style for eating. I got the rice dish with kabob and as you can see I forgot to take a picture before but here is after . If you're hungry and want some tasty authentic afghan food this place won't disappoint you.

I had this place bookmarked for a long time. I finally decided to go online and order take out…read more Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I'm not someone that likes raisins normally and these were different than the typical raisins I've had. I liked the sweetness to it with the rice and lamb. The flavors blended well together. It's not convenient to find parking, the parking lot is small and tight. When it's busy, it's a bit difficult to get inside and outside of here.

I enjoy eating here. The food is delicious as well as the service. To key things I love is the…read morecurry beans and the flatbread. I always take an order home with me and this is from a person who never liked curry.

Hello, I haven't…read moregone out for a few weeks, and I'm really disappointed. I ordered takeout from a lamp shop with Rice. Usually, we get about 5 to 6 pieces of lamp shop and enough Rice, but this time there were only 4 pieces of lamp shop and half a box of rice for $30. I didn't check my order at the restaurant, but when I got home, I was not happy with it. I am their client.

First time having Afghan food and it won't be my last ! I was surprised because it's 3 stores in 1…read morebuilding. All separated. A grocery store, a butcher shop, and restaurant. I was obviously there for the restaurant. They have traditional Afghan style ground seating and regular restaurant style table seating. They bring out complimentary chicken soup, so yummy! Then we shared the traditional Afghan rice called quebuli rice. Then we shared the pizza ( sausage & Jalapeños). Beef kabob was on point it was my favorite item. They are known for their lamb skewers so we got a couple of those. Also a tandoori chicken. Everything here is 100% halal Finished off with afghan ice cream which was amazing !! Made from scratch. Highly recommend. Service was great and restaurant was clean which was a plus.

We have found this hidden gem and have come back multiple times with family and friends. This place…read morehas not disappointed anyone and very authentic afghan food. The lamb kabob and mix kabob platters is very good as well as the lamb chops/chopan kabob. Now they also offer pizza which is really good being its from an afghan restaurant VERY GOOD! Highly recommend and the waitress Emaan is very friendly and helpful with a positive attitude. She is a great asset to this restaurant.

The grill at Vine Ripe is like an old friend. I have eaten many many weeknight dinners after I get…read moreoff of work. The food feels like it nourishes my spirit. Idk if it's the flavors? Or the obvious care that they make each order? Tonight I got a Cali shawarma wrap after a long hiatus of not eating here(no particular reason). The wrap is such a perfect mix of flavors, it was stacked up with meat and constructed so well. Every bite hit nothing was wasted I ate every crumb. The character of the meat and the ratios of ingredients and flavors makes this basic wrap something that made me feel something. Eating it felt like having a meal with an old friend. Like when you haven't seen someone in a long time but when you do see them, nothings changed and you just effortlessly fall back into conversation like you had never left. Thank you Vine Ripe and those guys behind the grill. Ya'll are truly doing great work and I'm thankful I have the opportunity to eat here.

Really love the food here. We've gone 3 times in the last 2 weeks…read more My favorite is the grill combo. I request garlic aioli and tzatziki sauce to elevate the flavors. My significant other loves the Cali Shawarma wrap. Portions are huge, service is great. Same team always working. I love that it is connected to the grocery store, so we can browse when waiting for our food to be made fresh. Ambiance is very casual.

Great service and huge portions. Worth the drive from Chula Vista. I would def recommend.read more

I eat lunch in my car most work days so my options are limited. I saw the sign for hot food in the…read morewindow and decided to stop in. This is one of the best car lunches I have had in 3 years. I got the beef shawarma and a side of dolma and it is some of the best I have ever had. It was a lot of food for a good price! I will definitely be back when I am on this side of town again. Absolutely recommend.

You're here for the food, not the upscale dining. I had the fried catfish filet with saffron rice…read more Fantastic. It's not unusual at all, it's just really fresh and good. Just a hint of spice in the fish and some saffron rice and veggies. There was one guy working. Slightly gruff but friendly. He beamed when I told him how much I was enjoying the food. Super fresh, delicious, and highly recommended. Parking on the street and in the shopping mall, where the corner restaurant is located.

Hmm, I really don't know about this place. All I know is that the great article/story/review in…read moreFacebook that brought me and my friend here does not match up with this place at all. Funny because while I was there, 2 other people came in because of the Facebook post. First thing, there is not a fresh fish tank where you can scoop out your fish and have it grilled in front of you. Instead there is a refrigerator case where you can select a fish. The price is a moving target, that is the price per pound does not match what it says on the menu, and as I watched him quote prices for myself and two other parties I realized that he was not really giving us each the same deal. He also said he couldn't speak English so it made it difficult to understand each other. One of the customers who also came for the first time offered to translate for us. The prices seemed to be at least twice as much as what the post indicated, and it seemed that there might also be further charges beyond the grilling of the fish. After you select the fish, he takes it to the kitchen in back and will prepare it and serve it with rice and maybe some vegetables. It might have been good, but the restaurant was very hot and there were a lot of flies around. In the end we opted to try another place this time. Something a bit more straightforward and up front across the street. I just think it's hard to do business when you can't communicate exactly what you'll charging and what the customer is getting. Also the story and pictures in FB was completely unrelated to what was going on in this restaurant. And the guy was not very friendly and seemed impatient. I see some nice reviews here, so maybe I'll be back one day when it's not so hot and give it a try again.