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    Al Forat Market

    4.6 (113 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Kim l.

    Decided to give this place a try since we were having a family dinner. Called in my order and picked up half an hour later. I didn't realize the hummus and baba ghanoush were canned so I skipped those. My order was ready when I arrived. Koobieh: 3/5 meat was undercooked in the middle and had strong lamb flavor. Chicken skewers: 5/5 well cooked, flavorful. Not dry. Veggies: 5/5 good! Rice: generous portions. They have lots of lavash with the meat. $62 for 5 koobideh, 2 chicken, 2 rice.

    Beef and Lamb kebab, chicken kebab, and chicken skewers
    Susan Z.

    Soooo delicious for an amazing price! Called in advance for pickup and was told it'd take 25 minutes. Parking is very limited in the front but you can try for street parking around the corner of the storefront. Beef and Lamb Kebab - on the drier end compared to the chicken skewers, but so good! Lamb taste wasn't very strong. Chicken Kebab - this grew on me as I ate more of it. Lots of flavors in this one! Chicken Skewer - Super juicy, but also so salty! Really nice char on this one, the edge was crispy! I like the variety and had a hard time picking my favorite type of kebab. I also love that they provide bread as well. I used some of my own Toom garlic sauce to eat with the bread and it was phenomenal. Will definitely be back!

    Allister D.

    This one was pretty tough for me because I was either going to give this place a 2 or 3 star review. I came inside and the place was empty. Shelves were empty, the entire meat freezer was empty, and there was no one around. It was ghost town basically. Other than about six fans spinning around, that's it. I was waiting around but no one came out. Suddenly, I see a guy who just sits down in his chair, texting, etc. I call to him for some assistance and he just looks at me with confusion. I tell him I'd like to order some food and that I need help in the front and he slowly walks over to me and oddly takes my order as if he doesn't understand anything I'm saying. It was a weird experience I'd say. My order came out fresh: 1 beef koobideh, 1 chicken breast tikka, 1 mixed vegetable, and lavash. They ran out of rice so bread was my only choice. The food was delicious and the meat was juicy. This was a solid price at $16 so there's complaining here. Sure, the food is good but the market itself is empty with no groceries. The desserts even look old; not sure how fresh these were. I'm still debating whether to come back or not...

    Chicken kabob and chicken skewers with lavash breads
    Arvind S.

    Really really solid (halal) chicken kebabs at such nominal prices. I'm rating it 4 for the food and taste but it's absolutely 5 for value for money. Prices have increased slightly from the menu listed last on Yelp (by around 50 cents) but incredible value, no kidding. For the price, you get the kebab and a whole lavash bread with it. Probably not enough for a whole meal but accompanied with some additional carbs, it's a perfect post workout meal at a great price. Marination is good, it's a little mild for me at times from whatever I've tried thus far but that's totally okay. I've tried the chicken kabob, the chicken skewers and the spicy Lahori chicken tikka and I'd rate all of them 4/5. The halal chicken was good, tender enough. Usually the oil falls off on the lavash bread and the bread becomes a little soggy which actually makes it taste good. They sell rice separately but I've never gotten that. Order ahead because they typically take 25 minutes to have it ready and also don't take order 30 minutes before closing, so don't leave it too late. Cash discount so carry cash if possible. Parking available outside. It's inside a supermarket so it's only takeout of course. I've never shopped at the supermarket itself, only been here to pickup the halal food. I think it's family owned. I will keep coming back for those post workout pickups

    Koobideh kabobs with rice and grilled vegetables
    Tamar L.

    Super tasty kabobs. Koobideh kabob was well spiced and expertly grilled. Veggies were fantastic. Rice was undercooked, which can happen sometimes -- might have been an off day. They don't offer hot sauce, but luckily the grilled tomatoes were big and juicy enough to accompany the kebab so it wasn't dry. Take out only. Ordering by phone was seamless and my food was ready when I arrived 15 min later.

    Chicken, grilled veggies, lamb, steak with rice.

    I drive by Al Forat on my daily commute from work. Upon my surprise, it had nothing but good reviews. The pictures alone looked amazing and was enough for me try for myself. I ordered an order of the steak, lamb, and chicken with grilled veggie and rice. It was 10/10. Incredibly fairly priced and the food tasted so authentic and fresh.

    Very tasty meat. Great service.
    Anastasiia P.

    Very tasty meat. Great service. The meat is soft and the marinade is very tasty. I often buy lunch here.

    Riwaj B.

    One of the best kebabs in bay area. They make all kebabs fresh to order inside in their kitchen and is super affordable. Dining restaurants charge $35 for the amount of meat you can get for $10-12. They also give free bread with the kebabs. Absolute gem. Parking is limited. Only one feedback i want to add is for them to add mint chutney on side.

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    Harvey K.

    I am always in search of great Middle Eastern food. Recently, I came across a few pictures of Al Forat Market that intrigued me. Further research revealed that they cook their food over charcoal, which is rare since most restaurants/establishments use gas grills instead. That's it, I'm sold. I came here on 07/30/2022 at around 4:45 pm. It was a bit hard to find since they occupy a tiny space near the southeast corner of Wolfe and El Camino Real. The owner was taking an order over the phone when I walked in. I took the time to look around and found the interior to the clean. On the left side, there was a fridge storing all kinds of homemade desserts. Several shelves full of Middle Eastern items took up the middle space. In the back, there was a small meat counter selling beef, lamb, and veal. The owner greeted me after hanging up the phone. He was friendly and soft spoken. I later found out he was from Iraq and has been running this market for about two years. After I placed my owner, he and one of his relatives went straight to work. Here's what I got: - Beef and Lamb Kebabs (x4) - Chicken skewers (x4) - Lahori Chicken Tikka (x2) - Barg (x2) - Grilled vegetables (x2) My order came with three servings of lavash and a bag of herb and mixed green salad. The total was a very reasonable $75 (I got an extra bag of lavash too). My order was ready at the time promised. Everything was packaged neatly. The food was absolutely fantastic, even after a 45-minute drive home! All the meats were well flavored, tender, and juicy. The kebabs, made with beef and lamb, were not gamy at all. The chicken skewers and barg (sirloin steak), marinated with saffron and other spices, were very flavorful. The Lahori chicken tikka had a nice hint of spiciness. The portions were very generous. We had enough for three meals. If you are looking for great Middle Eastern food that is delicious and inexpensive, look no further! They have definitely earned my business going forward. 5 stars! BONUS MATERIAL: - There are parking spots out front. - Major credit cards accepted.

    Robert C.

    Chicken kabob $3.99? Ground beef and lamb mixed kabob $3.99? Get out of here! Only a handful of parking spots in front of the market. Only been here once, during midafternoon weekday. Ordered the chicken kabob, the beef/lamb kabob, and the vegetable kabob. 30 minute wait despite no others waiting in front of me. Next time call ahead. Kabobs come with a layer of bread on the bottom, and the meats covered by aluminum foil. We took them home to eat. 10 minutes later back at home, we immediately eat the meats with cooked basmati rice. The chicken kabob is very dry, as all the juices are soaked into the bread, and bread and kabobs don't go well together. The beef/lamb kabob is juicier, probably 90% beef with little lamb taste. The vegetable kabob with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes is on the blackened side, with a strong charcoal taste. Overcooked. Meals come with a salad, mostly parsley, with some mixed lettuce. End up tossing half of the salad as inedible, even to the wife who eats all types of greens. Despite the shortcomings, got to give 4 stars for incredible value alone. Well worth it if you can figure out how to back out onto traffic on busy Fremont Ave, making a left turn without bumping up your auto insurance rates.

    Ligia M.

    This is where the locals come. Take out can take a while... Dinner can take up to 20-25mins, depending on how big your order is. We enjoy getting their kabobs and picking up fresh baklavas from the market. The meat is cooked to perfection and it's always delicious. Market has a variety of grains, cookies, dates, desserts, etc.

    Left to right: mixed veggie, lamb liver, spicy lahori chicken tikka, kabob (ground beef and lamb)
    Feyon L.

    Who knew there would be delicious kabobs here?! You wouldn't know it at first glance because the place looks like an unassuming store selling all sorts of goods, but the secret is in the kabobs! Perfectly seasoned chicken skewers and ground lamb and beef kabobs, plus specialty cuts like lamb liver simply seasoned with salt can be found here. Even the mixed veggie kabobs with peppers, onions and tomatoes are great; the grilled tomatoes are cooked to perfection all the way through, tender yet still with a bite. Wrapping bites of meat and veggies with the included lavash is a simple yet delicious meal that will leave you wanting more. In fact, we went back three days in a row trying out the different kabobs! The owner is nice and friendly and takes care to cook everything well; it took about 15 minutes for an order of 3-4 kabobs. Parking is just a few spots in the front, but seems to be pretty open during lunchtime at least. For anyone who loves kabobs, you gotta come here!

    Halal Chicken skewers, veggie mix skewers and complimentary lavash!
    Russell T.

    Here's a picture of the yummy halal chicken skewers and veggies skewers with complimentary lavash. I really cannot get enough of this! Great food to eat after the gym!moist, tender and healthy! The owner is there most days and he is very professional and friendly. The store is filled with goodies to try out and it's kept orderly and clean!

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    The food is absolutely amazing & underpriced. Such great servings & no carbs. I will gladly be back.

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    I learned from a friend who catered here. The kabobs are really juicy and good. Will def come back again

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    The kebabs were amazing! We ordered a variety and did not have a single bad bite. I can't wait to go back!

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    Amazing food great price and super friendly owner! Love getting this on night I don't want to cook!!!

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    Excellent food and yet very reasonably priced kababs, which would simply melt in your mouth; for real!

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    Fast and great service at this market. I always order kebabs from here. They are ready within 15 minutes and so fresh and delicious.

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    The food is fresh. And the service is okay. The ambiance isn't that good of next level. But glad it's halal.

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    Was so excited about this hot pot meat place. I had high expectations due to this place only sell…read moremeat for hot pot and based on the other reviews are known to have high quality meat. We only picked out a stable: American wagyu. The meat looked pretty good with marble through out. Surprisingly when put in hot pot it shrinks into a wrinkly ball and also turned black. I have never seen a meat like that (also we only buy hot pot meat at Nijya and their quality is great). Taste wise the meat was quite tough and stringy and has a gamy metallic after taste. In the pictures the kighter hotpot meat is from costco and the black ones is from Meat House. Costco one tasted much better. At this point im not even upset about the money spent just upset that our hot pot night was kind of ruined. Service is ok. Kind of straight forward. You picked the meat and pay and leave. Ambiance: nice clean shop so 2 stars for that

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    4.4(266 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    Went here for a birthday dinner - everyone enjoyed the delicious food AND the great service. The…read moreentire staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend and would go again. Thank you!

    I live in Evergreen and it takes me almost 30 minutes to drive here during dinner time traffic…read more That's how good the food quality is here! It's worth the time and effort for high quality meats; here it's Japanese style meat and bbq aka yakiniku. The service is wonderful too, the owner and staff are always very personable and eager to please each time we visit for the past three years. The place is warm and clean, I appreciate the overhead vents at each table. They are able to confidently accommodate large parties to two person groups. They can get busy and full on the weekends though, so consider making reservations. My friends and I don't gorge on meat as much as we used to, but when we do, Meat Time is high on the rotation due to the high quality meats and cuts, plus Japanese style bbq. We always order the premium selection of the all you can eat menu which is $68/person. You choose the cuts you want and the servers will bring them to you for you to grill at your table. They have extra premium wagyu cuts that are priced ala carte and worth it every time. As someone who just visited Japan a few times this past year, this place is as close as you will get to authentic Japanese wagyu in the greater San Jose/Milpitas area. Hmm the yummy tender fatty melts in your mouth wagyu. There are delicious side dishes and vegetables that come with the ayce, but I don't want to focus your time on them. Taste the delicious heart attack in your mouth. Can you tell I like this place yet? If you like high quality premium meat yakiniku style, you know what time it is?

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    Mangal Turkish Grill

    4.7(558 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    One of my favorite Turkish restaurants in the area…read more I've tried the outdoor seating where you cook your meats yourself kind of like Korean BBQ, but Turkish version. I've also tried their indoor seating where you can order the food off the menu. I love the appetizers, the main dishes and I always finish my dinner with cold baklava and a Turkish coffee. I love the interior design, with the images of popular Turkish places like Istanbul and others, you feel like you are in Turkey. The staff is the kindest there is in the service industry. Everyone is polite, welcoming and work quickly even when there's a rush of customers. This place is a must try!

    I don't usually write negative reviews--mostly because I do my homework and tend to choose places…read moreI'm genuinely excited about. This one was disappointing enough to feel worth documenting. My boyfriend and I ended up here after attempting to go to Treehouse nearby (which had an hour wait--unsurprising given the concept). This restaurant was a short walk away, which actually worked out well given how congested the area was, and we walked in optimistic. The space itself is very large, but nearly empty for a weekday evening. It felt family-owned and casual, which I usually love--many of my favorite restaurants fall into that category. Unfortunately, the experience didn't reflect that warmth. We were given a different menu than other diners, which immediately felt odd. Service wasn't overtly rude, but it was noticeably unwelcoming--almost a "why are you here?" tone rather than hospitality. We ordered hummus and feta, both of which were surprisingly expensive for the portion and quality. We were told bread would arrive automatically with the hummus, but it didn't--despite asking multiple times. When it finally arrived, it was poorly cooked and no longer served any purpose, as we were already well into the meal. Despite the restaurant being far from busy, our mains took about 30 minutes. One dish--a kebab--was fine but very forgettable for a $30+ price point. My dish, dumplings in a yogurt-based sauce, was honestly inedible. I left it untouched and mentioned that it didn't taste good. The response was simply, "Oh, so you don't want a box?" No attempt to fix the issue or even acknowledge it. What sealed it for me was the overall condition of the place. Dirty cutlery, a generally rundown interior, and a lack of attention to cleanliness made it uncomfortable to eat there. I'm not picky about ambiance when the food and service deliver--but here, nothing quite worked together. The whole experience felt very turn-and-burn, as if the restaurant relies on proximity to a popular area rather than repeat customers. I left feeling like unless you're part of a specific in-crowd, this isn't a place that's trying very hard to win you over. Personally, I wouldn't return, and I wouldn't recommend it--especially given the pricing and the many better options nearby.

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