This is the best Ramadan buffet in Anaheim!!! With so many different choices for Iftar, very organized, the food kept flowing. I came here with my family, and we enjoyed every bite. The salads, hummos, mutabbal, the fasolieh (white beans in red broth) were out of this world. My family went crazy for the lamb and rice. I am vegetarian and had so many options to enjoy my self after fasting all day. Loved the atayef for dessert. The coffee was hot and delicious. They definitely thought about every little detail to have a very successful Iftar buffet. From the dates to break your fast to the very last bite of mloukieh, we felt that we went to someone's home to enjoy eating with them not a restaurant, this is so homie and delicious in a good restaurant setting. Service was impeccable. And the restaurant is very clean. In my opinion: Amazing Iftar! Great Ramadan spirit. 5 stars. I wish they were closer to my house read more

My Review is solely based off the Kousa and grape leaves. I ordered to go. Kousa and grape leaves --10/10 Customer service -- 1/10 Portion size -- 3/10 was wishing they added a bit more grape leaves to the dish... questionable The food was good, but the customer service was unacceptable. I noticed another Yelp reviewer ordered the same dish and received nearly double the portion size. I reached out to her and she confirmed it was only one order. When I called the restaurant to ask about the portion difference, they acted like they didn't understand me instead of addressing the issue. I then had my Arabic-speaking friend call. Once they realized she spoke Arabic, they raised their voices and yelled at her rather than trying to resolve the problem. Portion sizes and treatment should be the same for all customers. No effort was made to fix the issue, and because of this experience, I won't be returning. Price was $31.15 including tax. I'll just take my business to Al Sultan where for this particular dish the portions and price are much more reasonable. They are very rude tbh. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Olive plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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We decided to try Al Baraka after seeing it all over TikTok, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! Our whole family went in curious -- and left completely impressed. Every dish tasted like my mom made it -- warm, comforting, and full of love. The flavors were authentic and perfectly balanced, and everything tasted so fresh and homemade. It honestly felt like we were sitting at a family dinner instead of a restaurant. We recommend the Mansaf, Moushakan. Cheese borek and the tabouli. The staff was heloful and friendly. There are daily specials in case you are craving something so call ahead to see what's happening. So glad TikTok - Natasha led us here -- we'll definitely be back with even more family next time! read more

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Run don't walk to this restaurant for a truly authentic, homestyle Palestinian meal. Love that they have a rotating special entree of the day that you can feel the time and attention went into. We went on a Tuesday, so we got the stuffed grape leaves and koosa (squash). Outstanding! Muhammara, tabouli, and kibbeh as sides were all good too, with the muhammara being my personal favorite. Pita bread wasn't warm, which would be my only requested improvement. Also wish our water came in a glasses instead of plastic water bottles as I prefer not adding to the insane amount of plastic waste on earth. Food was a great value and the restaurant is beautifully decorated with traditional Palestinian touches. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Grape leaves and koosa (stuffed squash) with lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Walla when I tell you the mansaf took me back to being a child on my grandfathers property in Palestine. I am a huge foodie and picky when it comes to Arabic food because if you experience home cooked Palestinian food it's hard to enjoy other Arabic cuisine. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. This was worth the hour drive from LA. Thank you for filling my heart and stomach read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mansaf - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Had a great dinner here with friends. Food was very tasty (see pics for items). I don't recall all of them but I really liked the lamb rice dish (?Kabseh with lamb). Service was friendly and felt like I was at someone's house rather than a restaurant. Owner let our group stay late for our book club meeting after our meal which was much appreciated. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Had the Monday special (Makluba) and kebab plate. The rice with the Makluba was so flavorful with delicious eggplant and cauliflower and the chicken was falling off the bone. Kebab meat was nice and juicy. Really hit the spot after a long day walking around Disneyland. Staff was friendly and it was easy to order. Loved trying something new and all the Palestinian decor. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Makluba (Monday Only), Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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We came on Saturday and got the mshakhan (one of the specials) which came with a cucumber salad in yogurt and also got sambousek. The chicken in the mshakhan was a little dry and not as flavorful as I expected. But the bread it was served on, with those delicious caramelized onions made up for it. As long as I got a bite of everything, I felt pretty satisfied. With the sambousek I expected beef and cheese, so I think I misread the menu. They were just cheese. Delicious because it's a fried dumpling with cheese, but nothing special. For a drink, we got the bottle flavored sodas and they were solid. The owners were really friendly. The place was very clean, including the bathroom. I would come back. read more

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Restaurant located in Anaheim's Little Arabia area that serves primarily Palestinian food. I've only recently learned of the Little Arabia area (at least in name) recently and this spot is such a gem within the neighborhood. Great food at more than reasonable prices and generous portions. Oh and I think they do shawarma out front on Saturdays (not sure if they do it more often, but trompos were in full effect out front) The vibe here is like a small cafe/ family kitchen. The folks here treat you - as soon as you walk in the door - like familiar friends. There was a slight language barrier that wasn't a big deal, but it helped that the ordering style is through a touch screen at the counter with the person there help guiding our ordering. There were three of us and we were maybe a little over excited with ordering. The person helping us had to warn us that we may be ordering too much (which we did because we had lots of leftovers). We ordered: - Muhammara - dip made of walnuts, red bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, and breadcrumbs. Sweet and savory dip that I loved. My buddy wasn't a huge fan because they don't like red bell peppers in general. - Moutabal - wonderful roasted eggplant dip - great with the pita given to you - Mansaf (on the menu, there's a 'Friday', which I can only assume they don' t make this dish every evening. It's bone in lamb shank cooked in a yogurt sauce served with rice. Savory and delicious. Type of food that's right up my ally (I love stews) - Kufta (or kofta(?) with tomato sauce) - another savory, comforting food that is right up my alley. Great flavors here that soaks up into the potatoes as well as the meat patties - Shish Barak - meat filled dumplings served in a yogurt sauce/soup. More delicious comfort food in our large feast. Might be an obscure reference, but reminds me of a wonderful soup I loved at a now shut down spot named Spoon by H in Ktown-LA. I just absolutely love restaurants like this - essentially smaller mom/pop or family run type places that serve up what seem to be genuine representations of their cultures. A place that I wish was closer to me because I can see myself coming back often. In terms of parking, there is a lot allocated to this strip mall, but there are a lot of businesses so it gets pretty crowded. Depending on the time of day/night, it doesn't feel like you would an issue finding parking. read more

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Tried Albaraka for the first time and ordered the stuffed falafels, mansaf, fatteh, and musakhan, every single dish was outstanding. The mansaf was rich, tender, and packed with flavor. Great falafels!!!! The lamb fell apart effortlessly, and the tangy yogurt sauce over the rice was perfectly balanced. A true comfort dish done right. The fatteh was layered and delicious, with warm chickpeas, crispy bread, and creamy yogurt topped with pine nuts and spices. So satisfying and texturally perfect. And the musakhan? Easily one of the best I've had. The chicken was juicy and well-spiced, served over sumac-drenched onions and soft taboon bread. It tasted homemade in the best way. The staff was kind and welcoming, and the portions were generous. You can tell there's a lot of heart behind this place. Highly recommend if you're craving real Palestinian cooking. It's a gem! They have a good amount of seating and nice decor around and you can either order at a tablet in front or speak with staff. Truly made me feel like I was back visiting my family in the homeland! read more

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My dining experience at Al Baraka was spectacular to say the least. We had the grape leaves, the hummus, the yogurt dip, Kufta, Kibbeh Labanieh and the Musakhan. Each had such distinct flavors blending ingredients I've never had mixed before. All of the dishes were 10/10 and the Kufta was #1. The manager the night we came was very helpful and explained all the specials and meals. His recommendations came out to be everything he explained and more. He was so kind and gave us tea with and pound cake at the end of the meal for no charge. We overall had an amazing time and the restaurant was beautiful. So much art with history and beautiful messaging throughout. I highly recommend you come and bring a group. Was definitely a meal meant to be shared! read more

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A hole in the wall in the heart of Little Arabia. This is my second time trying Palestinian Cuisine, and Albaraka exceded my expectations. Aside from great food, the service was also fantastic. The restaurant is small and welcoming and even has a side window for shawarma (definitely coming back for that) The man, who I assume is the owner, was very helpful with the menu when we were ordering, and attentive throughout our stay. We had two large entrees and two sides for less than $100, and between 4 people, we still had enough to take home. We ordered the shish barak and musakhan as our main dishes with a side of ground meat topped hummus and kibbeh. Our meals came with a serving of pita and a small dish of pickles and olives. The shish barak caught me by surprise, they are small, meat stuffed dough balls (think dumplings or ravioli) in a yogurt and herb sauce served w rice. Absolutely phenomenal. The Musakhan was also delicious. One thing to note is, because they are a small, family-owned business, their menu operates on a weekly rotation. We went on a Sunday and the Musakhan is a Saturday item. They say closed mouths don't get fed, and i was hungry, so i asked about it and luckily they were able to do it for us. I would recommend going on a Saturday though, or trying the Sunday special, i'm sure it's delicious as well. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Shish Barak, Mshakhan (Saturday Only), Hummus,Kibbeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

I really enjoyed the chicken kabobs with rice, hummus, and salad. So much flavor and the chicken was juicy! The kufta with the tomato sauce didn't have enough flavor for me but it was okay. It comes with pita bread and side of pickles and pickled veggies. read more

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Simply put ... WOW the flavors of the food were outstanding. Feels like you're eating at someone's home place is comfortable and staff very friendly will definitely be back and share with our friends read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Storefront - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Albaraka is so amazing words can't do it justice. The meat is so juicy and tender, the hummus creamy and full of flavor, the most moist falafel I've ever had. The staff is kind and helpful. I can't recommend enough, I dream of this meal. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Hummus, Falafel, Mansaf (Friday Special), Imlokhya - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

I've been coming to Albaraka since they first opened, and it's one of the few places that has maintained, and even improved, their quality over the years. Going there feels like eating a home cooked meal. The service is warm and will remind you of being at your own mom's house. They also upgraded their decor and the place is looking amazing. Truly a restaurant that I'm proud to support and take friends to. read more

Friends recommmendation on Mediterranean food. It was feature on Yelps Top 100 New eateries and wanted to check it out. Parking is extremely limited. The place also has a separate desert place right next to it and there's sort of like a Mexican stand right next to the front entrance Inside is is kind of small. You order either through kiosk or with the waiter. The kiosk has pictures of each. There's no water because they only serve bottle water and sodas are can. There are daily specials. Got the Friday Mansaf special and Lenti soup Little did I know that each serving is extremely huge. Similar to Dawa Kitchen so that's a place. Even the salad is huge. The rice is good and lamb is kind of rare but it's ok. Lenti soup is kind of oily and taste greasy. The mansaf comes with huge bread and side vegetables. Overall, highly recommend if you like big portions and Mediterranean food. read more

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This is easily one of the best meals I've ever had. I asked the server for his recommendation and was recommended the Shish Barak, which was my favorite dish. The food was very comforting and full of flavor. The restaurant wasn't too busy when I went, but felt very lively and familiar. I recommend you try the place out! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - 6 Grape Leaves Kufta with Tomato Shish Barak - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

The only place to get authentic Jordanian food. The service is not always attentive because it's a small family owned restaurant. Home style meals rotating specials each day. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Went for the Ramadan buffet. Food was delicious , the owners seem very kind (felt like you were at family's house for dinner) and the ambiance was wonderful . Service on point. read more

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Excellent food! Excellent Service! A pleasure to dine here. We had the mensaf, egg plant, and a special chicken dish with spiced rice and salsa. The staff were so kind and even made this special dish for my husband. Truly appreciated the warmth and hospitality. Thank you so much for a memorable meal. Excited to go back during Ramadan! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mensef, egg plant, and chicken with spiced rice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Went yesterday for the mansaf, it was very good. Their kibbeh is fire as well. There is also a shawarma stand within, though it may be a separate vendor. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Kibbeh hummus muhammarah shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Albaraka Restaurant is a cozy spot that serves authentic Middle Eastern food. My friend and I came here on a weeknight for dinner and it was empty. We were greeted upon walking in and the gentlemen who greeted us talked us through the menu. We decided to order the Moutabbal and Qidra to share. Our food came pretty quickly and was a good portion for two people to share. The Moutabbal was delicious -- it was smoky, smooth, and well-balanced. We enjoyed eating it with the pita bread. The Qidra was very good. This is the first time my friend and I tried it so we didn't quite know what to expect but we both enjoyed it. The lamb was tender and there were a lot of spices, making it a flavorful dish. There were whole cardamom pods in the dish and they are not the most pleasant to bite into, so I had to be a bit careful after I got two of them. Otherwise, it was a very good dish. Overall, giving Albaraka a 4/5. Food is good and the service is quick. The ambiance is okay. There isn't anything particularly positive or negative to say about the space. Would recommend others to try this spot if looking for Middle Eastern food. read more

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Walked in this morning , was starving wanted to have a breakfast , both the lady and the gentleman were working , I asked the man for Mosabaha plate with tea, he went inside the kitchen and never showed back out , the lady came in to the table next to me who actually came after she took their order write it down, never took a look at me or even asked me if my order was take or if everything alright , I felt so ignored and waited few more minutes finally I left $2 on the table for the tea that I made myself and didn't even take one sip of it. Not GOOD service , this was my last visit for sure , there are other Arabic restaurants close by with better service , for me Service before the Food. Hope they correct this . read more

Really good hummus. Really good falafel, itself, but the sandwich was a bit sparse. It was just falafel, tomato, lettuce, tahini, and pickles. I want to try the daily specials but whenever I've tried to order it they said it wasn't ready. Maybe its just for dinner, not lunch. read more

I really like the food here! Small business unhitch Middle Eastern food like home cooking. I like the Mandi lamb shoulders and Shaikc al mahshi with yogurt sauce. I only do take out. Great food nice owner, highly recommended. read more

Food was AWESOME!! My kibbeh was not dry and the meat inside was nicely cooked with onions. The workers were so nice, and even gave me a lollipop at the end of my meal! Inside, there are paintings and pictures all over the wall. The booth design is beautiful and comfortable. I'd recommend visiting this Palestinian restaurant as soon as possible!! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Love the vibes here! The music is just so perfect when eating authentic middle eastern food. It did take a little bit of a while for the food to be done. But overall, everything was pretty tasty.! The flavoring of food to me is mostly Jordanian but again Middle Eastern food is all the same. Just the spices are different. read more

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Best place in Southern California hands down! Food is authentic as it comes, service is amazing and who cares about the ambiance when the people and the food are 10/10 read more

I tried their Shish Barak for the first time. I think my life is actually changed. The mint and savory yogurt sauce paired so well with the chewy, meat-filled dumplings. Haven't had a restaurant meal that blew me out of the water like this in a long time. Definitely going to come back and try other dishes. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Shish Barak, pita, falafel, pomegranate juice, rice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Incredible food, employee greeted me right when I walked in and helped me choose what to get as I'd never had Palestinian food before. Food came out fairly quickly and server was so kind. Delicious and great portion sizes especially if you are sharing with another person. Restaurant is clean and has a nice ambiance. Will definitely be back. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Definitely top 3 arabic restaurants ive ever tried! If you're looking for a more home-cooked authentic meal, this is definitely where you want to be. Theres beautiful art on the walls and it's very inviting. Highly recommend the squash(Sheikh El Mahshi, only thrusdays) but you cant go wrong, everything is delicious!!! Everyone was extremely kind and helpful. Cant wait till next time! Thank you to everyone and especially our server Hani read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Sheikh el Mahshi (Thursday Only), Falafel, Hummus, Tabbouleh - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Very warm service. The food was very tasty. Minus one star for cleanliness and another for the very small amount of protein in each $30 plate (probably 2-3 cooked oz per plate). Plentiful parking out front read more

Came here for breakfast items (foul, mansef, and msabbaha) and and they were pretty good... But their "Main Course" and "Daily Special" items were delicious... I definitely want to come back and explore all their different dishes read more

Horrible service . Did not even offer us drinks at all or even water ... not friendly people at all , food took a long time and was so so nothing I'd go back for that's for sure very disappointed as I seen on instagram and looked promising and welcoming but I guess if maybe ur not their culture they really are not interested in serving u at all... No one was helpful in suggesting menu items at all ... Was our first time and really no water offered was horrible as we seen a back stand w what looked like tea and coffee but no one offered or told us we could help ourselves if that was the case but when I finally was able to bother the server for water he gave us Kirkland water $3 something each when u can buy whole case for $4/$5 at Costco read more

We arrive expecting a great experience and amazing food! What we got was horrible service and terribly bland food. They were doing loud, dusty renovations during peak dinner hours which the ruined the atmosphere. read more

Em Shadi have the best food There food taste like home made Family style way of doing business make you feel like you are home read more

Every time I come here, they are kind, quick and efficient. My husband loves that Friday is Mansaf day, and we usually go every week. That's how authentic and delicious it is! If you're looking for authentic Arabic food like your grandma used to make, this is the place to be. read more

PROS: Five stars if I had to rate the food alone. Absolutely delicious, huge portions (each dish could serve 2-3 people). Very few staff but they seemed nice. CONS: No one was eating here when I came for lunch time on a Friday. And I can't help but wonder if it's because the dining area is kinda dirty. Not so bad I felt the need to leave (and I seriously enjoyed the food!). But unclean tables and stained walls make me question the kitchen, so I really hope things change. I would come here again for takeout, but this Palestinian food is beautiful and full of flavor. I loved the beef stew with okra and Friday special with lamb and seasoned rice. Our food came with olives, rice with almonds, pickles, pita, and a yogurt sauce. We just ordered water, because the drink options were Coke, Sprite, and water. I loved the food so much and was tempted to finish it, but there was so much food! But I was definitely grateful to take home leftovers. Definitely worth trying. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Beef stew with okra, lamb with saffron rice, and stuffed falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Only getting a star because I must rate to leave a comment. I drove almost two hours from the High Desert to bring my 15 and 19 year old girls who somehow managed to convince me this would be a good time. Place has it closes at 10pm on a Saturday. There were a few people already there not too busy at least when we got there. A man came to the front and told us he could not service us because it was late, mind you it wasn't even 8:30pm. To see my daughters go from excitement to support this business beyond the hype and food and being told that they couldn't service us is very disappointing. Maybe instead of setting a standard close time, say until we don't feel like having certain people in our restaurant. We felt rejected. read more