We ordered the lamb shank polo and tomatoes fish. Highly recommend the polo, DO NOT recommend the…read morefish. The tofu and cabbage taste better than the fish itself. The tomato flavor comes from ketchup, which is not evenly mixed with the ingredients so some are bland while some are too salty. Maybe just stick to thr authentic uyghur dishes. Service was really good. Located on castro street so plenty of parking nearby.

I tried their cumin fish and it was one of the best fish dishes I had last year. This is where the…read moreold Amarin Thai restaurant used to be. The service was great and the ambiance very friendly. I have to go back and try all their other dishes.

awesome awesome food. been a zareen's fan for years!…read more nestled within google campus, it's quite convenient to meet up with fellow friends in the area for after-work dinner (been here 3 times in the past month LOL) note that this location is take-out only, but there is plentiful outdoor seating. there's also a sports bar right across from here so we walked over to catch a world cup game (mexico vs. korea)! and if ur tryna see a movie, cinemark is also right there :)

Less than impressed. Review is purely on the food, since this is primarily a takeout restaurant,…read morewith no indoor seating and limited outdoor tables. An order of rice, chicken tikka masala, daal, chapli kebabs, and a paratha and 1/2 naan cost just over $60. Which was pretty high considering the amount of food we got. I would have expected slightly larger portions. Overall flavors are muted, the chicken tikka masala was similar to a tomato bisque. The meat in the kebabs was very soft and the flavor was okay but not traditional or as spicy as they should have been. The daal was also very bland and unsalted. For someone experiencing Pakistani food for the first time it would be good but the flavors are extremely muted.

This is seriously the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. There are very few places that…read moremake me have to close my eyes when chewing the first bite because it's so goooddd. If you can handle a little bit of spice and a good amount of seasoning, this is the perfect sandwich. They make it fresh when you order, there is so much flavor, the portion size is huge, everything is so crispy. Even the sauce is amazing. The service is really good, the workers are nice and I love that they have water cups out for you to serve yourself. i recommend this place to anyone that comes to the south bay.

TLDR: Excellent Fried Chicken!…read more I was just chatting with my friend about picking up Chik-Fil-A for dinner one night, and he suggested Chicken G. There's one in Fremont, but also on in Mountain View, which isn't too far from me. So on a different night, I decided to give this place a try. Short answer: it's REALLY good! Long answer: It's a very very small place. It's got that 80's vibe to it... it's like Falafel Drive-In but with chicken! The staff was nice... although it seemed like there was only 1 front-of-the-house ( I couldn't see in the back). And he was doing EVERYTHING... preparing the food, packaging it up, taking orders.... And it wasn't like the place was super busy at 7:30p on a Thursday. In fact, no one was in front of me, but I still had to wait 5 minutes or so for him to take my order. But finally the order was fired up, and he immediately told me it will take about 15 minutes, because everything is made fresh. Nice! I kinda lost track doom-scrolling, so I peeked my head up every once in a while. I guess he thought I was being impatient, but he assured me, 5 more minutes... Eventually, he called me over, and I took the thing home. Keep in mind, with traffic... it took about 30 min to get home. So the food was getting a little cool. But it was still VERY crunchy, and tasty. My wife immediately took a bite and said it was SO GOOD. She had the 2 tenders and a side (french fries), while I had the chicken burger. The burger was HUUUUGE. I yielded and got a knife to cut the thing in half so I could eat it properly. Even though it was 30 min... the chicken was still super crispy and had a nice satisfying crunch. It blew CFA out of the water, tbh. Tho I still love CFA! Anyway, this place is really really good. It does 1 thing and does it super well. I'd like to try it again, but eat it there fresh and see if that makes a difference. As it stands, I'm struggling to think of a place better than this.

Hands down one of the best mediterranean food spots in the South Bay. The beef and lamb gyro tasted…read morefresh and flavorful. I also love their baba ganoush. Whether it's in person service or take out, I am never disappointed.

We ordered takeout from here and weren't disappointed. We got the chipotle hummus, vegetarian pide,…read moreand lamb & beef gyros plate. Portions were really huge. Hummus was great, and I might just come here to get the other hummus varieties. The pide was good, nothing special about it. It might have been better for a dine-in experience, as they packed the pide slices one on top of the other. The pieces were kind of stuck on top of each other. The gyro plate was good as well. Overall good food and would come back again to try some of their other items.

Came to Zareen's through word of mouth from a friend and had a really good experience! I don't eat…read moreIndian food that often, but everything was delicious and super flavorful. Funny enough, all 7 of us ordered the tikka masala My wife and I shared one with garlic naan and we were both completely full. It was also my first time trying mango lassi. My wife ordered one, I asked for a sip, and it was so smooth and good that I basically stole hers and she had to order another one lol. We were having dinner together after our friend's funeral and brought a photo of him with us. Our server was incredibly kind and even brought us ice cream on the house to share, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Great food, great service, and I'd definitely come back. Thank you for taking care of us!

My first meal in the Bay Area and this was delicious! Chicken was tender and tasted like it was…read moregrill and has so much flavor. We got the chicken tikka masala w/ garlic naan and sheermal. The chicken samosas are a Michelin guide but it didn't strike out to me. Zareens is one of my staple spots and it's good comfort food or if you want to have a nice night evening with friends, can go both ways! Service is good and they checked up on us regularly. Parking available on the street or nearby lots

Came here to celebrate a birthday and lucked out with the best table in the house! We were seated…read morenext to an open window with the perfect breeze and great people-watching. This was my first time trying Persian food and I loved it! Everything was full of flavor, the meats were cooked perfectly, and the desserts were beautiful. The ambiance was warm and authentic, but the service really stood out. Everyone was so attentive, even if they weren't our server. Such a great experience and definitely somewhere I'd come back to!

Whenever I'm in the mood for a halal steak , Arya Steakhouse is one of my favorite places to go…read more The food is always really good and the customer service is excellent. I also like that they offer both halal and regular meat, so it's a great place to go with family or friends. My favorite is the dry-aged ribeye. It's always cooked well and has a lot of flavor. The atmosphere is also really nice and inviting. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving a good steak!

Lamb shank was super tough and dry, totally overcooked. Falafel balls were also extremely dry…read moreinside. Neither of these tasted fresh (prepared and cooked maybe 1-2 days prior? Wouldn't be surprised if lamb was precooked 2-3 days prior.) Dips were good and fresh though. Maybe I should have gotten bbq'd items but I'd expect everything to taste good. Very "club" atmosphere with top 20 type songs playing. BYOB was nicest part!

I've been meaning to check out Mazra's (not so) new Redwood City location for the longest time. I'm…read moreglad I finally got a chance recently. There's a paid parking lot right behind the restaurant (rate is $1/hour). It's not a huge lot, and it was mostly full when we came on a weekday afternoon, so I can imagine it might be hard to find a spot during the weekend. I came for a late lunch with a friend around 1:40 pm on a Wednesday, and surprisingly it was still somewhat crowded. They have both indoor seating as well as patio seating, but it was a hot-ish day out so we opted for indoor. Both indoor and outdoor areas are decorated beautifully, with lots of greenery outside and high ceilings and more greenery inside. We shared two items: Whole cauliflower ($14) Chicken shawarma plate ($22) I've heard their cauliflower is really good and knew I had to try it out. The actual roasted cauliflower is pretty good, but what makes this dish really shine is the lemon tahini dressing. It was like crack! The chicken shawarma plate was delicious too. We got it with a side of seasoned fries and roasted beet dip, and everything was so good. The chicken itself is very flavorful, and once you add the garlic toum sauce, it's *chefs kiss*. Portions were pretty big, and we didn't end up finishing either dish. I packed the remaining chicken with the leftover tahini dressing from the cauliflower, and it made for some pretty yummy leftovers later that night!!

I had a great service experience at Sajj yesterday! The…read morestaff took my order and resolved an issue with the gift card issue. Quick and super helpful! The falafels for our bowls were not enough - so he prepped the bowls and I believe only one falafel was remaining but he gave me two in the side box. The restaurant seemed nicely lit and clean, no issues with parking - many many spots available in the lot. Conventionally located in a popular MTV shopping complex.

I had food from Sajj several times and also from their shared cloud kitchen outlets. It was our…read morefirst time trying this location though. I think a Mediterranean place absolutely needs to nail down two quintessential staples- falafel and hummus. While the hummus here was decent the falafels were unfortunately the poorest rendition I have come across recently. They were literally like hard rocks and extremely dry. And we ordered an extra side plate in addition to the ones that come with the shawafel plate. I remember falling in love with the moist, richly flavored rice and succulent chicken last time. Though both the chicken and rice are still good, they felt like mere shadows of their former glory. All the other elements however were undeniably fresh, pickled veggies had a delightful crunch and the green sauce on the side had a nice fresh herbaceous flavor. The eggplant was surprisingly good as well.

One of my favorite spots in Sunnyvale area with amazing halal food!…read more I got the chicken burger from the numerous reviews and it was so huge!! Come hungry if you want to finish this. It was super crispy and tasted really good! It comes with fries but I upgraded to crazy curry fries and the fries were really good and flavorful! It was like chicken tikka masala sauce with imli chutney. Everything tasted fresh, the service was quick and attentive. The inside had a good amount for seats and there is complimentary chai as well and theres outside seating. Its in a random residential area but would definitely make the trek back here. Best part: THEY HAVE A NAMAAZ ROOM!!!

The food was very good, and the young man working there was very friendly and helpful…read more Unfortunately, the dining area was extremely hot during our visit, with no air conditioning or fans. The ice machine was also not working, so the only water available at first was room temperature. Because it was so hot, I asked if we could have bottled water. The bottles were basic bottled water, and I mentioned that I felt customers should not be charged for water under the circumstances, especially since there was no ice available. After a few minutes, he kindly came back and provided us with cold bottles of water, which we appreciated. I would highly recommend that the owner consider installing air conditioning or fans for the comfort of both customers and employees. I also think making customer comfort and service a priority would make the overall experience much better. The food was good, and with a few improvements to the environment and customer service, this could be an even better experience.

Another enjoyable lunch here: - renovated interior…read more - prix fixe 3 course menu is reasonable at $46/pp, whole table participation, love that have a choice of many items in each category - everything tastes fresh and homemade - great staff who know the menu and will adjust to the diner's needs and desires - dine inside or alfresco Have always wanted to visit Türkiye and eating here again just reminded me why!

Meyhouse has been on my bookmarks for a while now and in dt Sunnyvale!…read more My friend and I sat down for an earlyish dinner around five. We looked over our menu and had a hard time pronouncing and figuring out what to eat. Our server was so patient with us and explained the entire menu, also told us that he is Turkish and showed us how to pronounce some of the names and letters After much thought, we ordered the acili muhammara (peppers and walnut dip with pomegranate molasses) , Uc Borek (phyllo rolls with 3 type of fillings), and the adana platter (lamb skewer with sides). The bread basket that came with the pepper and pomegranate molasses dip very good, and it was a great start. The pomegranate gave it a hint of sweetness which balanced the heavier pepper flavor The uc boreks were flaky and crispy, and came out hot af. loved the zucchini and cheese filling! The lamb was full of flavor and came with rice and a Greek salad. That being said, the flatbread had a lot of oil, since the skewer was placed on top. The lamb itself was soft and had no gamey taste. The greek salad complimented and contrasted the heavy and rich tastes. We also ordered the pistachio kunefe and ice cream for dessert. The texture of the kunefe was delicious! I loved the stretchy sweet mozzarella and the crispy crunchy of the toasted phyllo dough. We got a side of mastic ice cream to go with the kunefe. slight licorice and herby taste. It was interesting but still good though Thank you Meyhouse for an awesome intro to Turkish food!