Amazing food and desert. So good to see Mediterranean food in a small mountain town. 5 stars on food and service.

Aslan Mediterranean Restaurant was such a pleasant surprise. Very small place, simple, cozy, and clearly focused on home-style cooking rather than trying to be trendy or fancy. We had the falafels and the chicken shawarma, and both were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The Turkish tea was also excellent and honestly completed the whole experience perfectly. For dessert, we tried the pistachio cake, which was actually more like a cheesecake. It was good, just not exactly what we were expecting. I probably would have chosen another dessert, but they did not have the one I originally wanted available at the moment. Still, it was enjoyable enough to finish every bite, which says something. We had the chance to talk a little with the owners, who are from Turkey, and they were incredibly humble and friendly people. You could really feel the warmth and authenticity behind the food and the atmosphere. Also, this place is clearly popular with locals. There was a steady flow of people coming in for takeout the entire time we were there, which is usually a very good sign. For a small town like Chester, this restaurant feels like a hidden gem and a really refreshing change from the usual options around the area. Definitely worth stopping by if you are passing through town or visiting nearby nature spots. Fresh food, kind people, and really comforting flavors. We would absolutely come back. read more

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Stop. Drop what you're doing and get your a** to Aslan's for THE juiciest chicken kebabs I've ever eaten in my life! Honestly everything was delicious, but the standouts for me were the tzatziki dip and chicken kebabs. I've had my fair share of Mediterranean food and I can genuinely say that Aslan's makes the juiciest chicken kebabs I've ever had. The inside of the store is really cute and homey. There's also a good amount of outdoor seating too! Service was prompt and the staff there are lovely :) always made sure our water was filled! I'm not exaggerating when I say I would make the 4 hour drive from sf just to eat here again. Excited to come back soon and try some of their other dishes! read more

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A family owned traditional Mediterranean restaurant that was an absolutely delightful experience! My husband ordered the Beef Shawerma, and I ordered the Karniyarik, which is similar to a stuffed bell pepper but even better. Both dishes were so savory, adorned with a symphony of flavors and spices. Both entrees were served with hummus, rice pilaf and pita bread. We also ordered the falafel appetizer, that was served with a salad. The hot tea was strong and served traditionally perfect for a rainy evening in May, and they had assorted desserts although we didn't have the opportunity to try them all. Which gives us another reason to come back! The service was extremely attentive and appreciated. This restaurant is located in Chester, CA where not a lot of authentic genres of food are at your fingertips so, I applaud this family for embarking on this journey to serve the community and share their love of food and people. If you love good food and excellent service; you must give it a try. read more

Aslan’s Mediterranean Grill - Beef Shawerma entree and the Karniyarik entree - Mediterranean Near Me - Chester, California

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OKay folks -- this is Chester, CA. It is small... when I say small it is SMALL... so if you expect to be able to grab dinner after 8 PM think again. You may be able to get a TV Dinner (as we did) at the Holiday Market but other than that you need to plan. However, I loved that Chester has expanded and included some other ethnic foods. Enter Aslan's grill -- if you like Mediterranean food you will like this place! I think it may be a gas station that was remodeled. It is NICE inside but not luxury and not a normal "restaurant size". I imagine they have a lot of take out here though. Mediterranean food travels well. The inside was clean -- I heard the bathroom was large and very clean but I did not see it myself. We were seated right away and the location was clean and inviting. The employees here were super nice and welcoming for sure. I brought menus to the table because I wasn't sure if we were supposed to order at the register but they do believe in service here. So they came and took our order. We tried to order Chicken Kabobs because I like white meat Chicken. They were out -- the server explained they had been extremely busy that day. I got Kofta Kabob instead and dad got Beef Kabob (steak). Mom got a Chicken Schewarma wrap that she loved. The food was ALL good. I haven't had Kofta before and it is basically ground beef but it was good particularly when I dunked it in cucumber dip. The food was good and average Mediterranean food -- so again if you like that you will like this place. The hummus and pita were good... average and good. I don't like rice but the family thought it was pretty good. The steak had GREAT flavor. We also got Baklava because my father loves it. He ... well... he loved it! HA HA What got this location 4 stars was the genuine service and great family vibe. When we left my mom has a cane and because of a snow berm she took a fall. I was able to get her up quickly. Dad had a walker though and one of (presumably) the owners came out and helped me walk him to the car. We thought we could just handle it but man I appreciated the help. I will go here again -- not cheap --- but good food. read more

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Such a great addition to Chester! We have a little cabin in Mineral and come into Chester often to shop or grab a bite to eat. I don't know how we've missed Aslan's (I think they have been there for a year) but I am so glad we found it! We dropped in for lunch recently and shared several plates including the chicken kabobs, a greek salad, and the cucumber yogurt dip (Tzatziki) with pita. We had to have dessert as well of course because they were calling to us from the case as we had lunch! Everything was delicious and fresh. You can tell that the owners put a lot of love into their food. The restaurant itself is light, airy, and warm. We will definitely be coming back and telling everyone we know! read more

Very good food. Tried something new called Kisir which is Turkish taboulie, you put some on a lettuce leaf and squeeze a little lemon, Excellent. The chicken kebab and falafel were both very good. Will eat here every time we are in town. read more

We had plans for the day, but completely changed them the moment we opened the door and walked in here. We thought we'd grab a wrap to go, but the ambiance, aromas and friendly welcome was everything to switch our plans up and stay for a relaxing meal. One order of the falafel plat, one order of the chicken shawarma- both were generous servings and very filling: plus DELICIOUS. Didn't think worms have such an authentic experience in Chester, but aslan's 100% surprisingly exceeded our expectations. Worth the visit! read more

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Cute, clean, country decor with sweet service and excellent food. We ordered beef shawarma & falafel plates.. both were delicious, perfect size portions and well priced. The mini baklavas were scrumptious! Everything tasted house made.... Slightly disappointed the falafel wasn't served with white/hot sauce... but I would still order it again. I was raised on and prepare Armenian /Mediterranean foods, so you can trust me when I say "definitely check this place out" !!!! read more

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TLDR: Wow! What a wonderful surprise. Incredible taste, friendly staff. So glad to have stopped and tried this place. It can be difficult to find meals that don't use sugar and reduce carbs (current dietary restrictions), but Aslan's was able to accommodate, and everything was so delicious! A great day to sit outside with the doggo too. The Beef Shawarma and Chicken Kabobs we very good. We were able to replace the carbs with Baba Ganoush. The tzatziki paired so well with the meats. Portions were very large, so we were able to take some home for lunch the next day--although it was challenging to stop eating. Service was excellent. They were very patient to help me through ordering with such a restrictive diet. Was visiting the area for a few days and definitely would return next time I'm in the area. read more

We took an impromptu trek up Mount Lassen to do some bike riding around Lake Almanor and then savored a late lunch at our new favorite restaurant in Chester, Aslan's Mediterranean Grill. The friendly service and authentic food were a winning combo - we thoroughly enjoyed the Mediterranean salad, Rib-eye kebobs, and Beef Shawerma with Tahini sauce! We highly recommend this delicious culinary spot the next time you visit Lake Almanor! read more

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Food is amazing! Such a gem to find a restaurant like this in Chester! Definitely worth a stop :)

Amazing food! The ambiance was really nice, especially if you sit outdoors. The chicken was very tender and flavorful. The hummus was very good and the pita was warm and soft. Will definitely come back when we're in town. read more

Aslan’s Mediterranean Grill - Chicken kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Chester, California

Another trip to one of the NEW restaurants in Chester. One can't deny that their food is delicious. However, the changes that they are making may be their downfall! When they opened they were happy, friendly and generous. Well, that's changed! Prices have escalated, portions seem to be half! And friendliness is minimal! Their new restaurant on the peninsula is overpriced and the welcoming atmosphere is absent. SO SAD! We were so excited for them to succeed. Too pricey for us!! read more

Visiting Chester, CA. It's always a mystery as to what's available and open. Today was a big surprise for us to find Asian's Mediterranean Grill open and parking available. Greeted upon arriving, I noticed other patrons seated with huge plates at their table. The aromas were pleasant as the restaurant is kind of small and the kitchen is nearby. The owner came over and assisted us with the menu and helped with our experience. The food is excellent and plentiful. Next time we may just mix up the ordering to enjoy more of the different types of dishes. Oh, and by the way, on the other side of Lake Almanor sits a sister restaurant owned by the same family "Hudi" We may do lunch there tomorrow. read more

Absolutely loved our experience here! The food was amazing and so fresh and came out quickly. Will be returning very soon! read more

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Total (and most welcome!) surprise to find a newish Middle Eastern restaurant producing delicious falafel, dolmades, wraps, salads and more in this tiny mountain town. The homemade vegetable soup was perfect on this chilly day, punctuated with warming Middle Eastern spices and fresh herbs. The falafel wrap was delightfully flavorful, wrapped in freshly made pita that was crispy grilled. I was touched that the proprietor brought over a freshly made tea "on the house." A screen played Arabic music videos (not too loud). It is a very welcoming environment. read more

Aslan’s Mediterranean Grill - Menu and espresso machine - Mediterranean Near Me - Chester, California

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What a great restaurant! A nice surprise with authentic food and people, and a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend! read more

Amazing food, very accommodating. We got here when they were closing but they still took our order and made the food. We asked them if we could sit and eat inside the restaurant and they agreed to that. The food was awesome. We were worried with 2 kids if they would eat or not. But the boys loved the food. Amazing staff. read more

Visiting friends in town and this place was recommended. Simply AMAZING! We had the baba ghanoush, hummus, cheese borek, chicken shawarma plate, beef shawarma plate, and chicken kebab. Each plate was excellent with wonderful service to top it off. A true gem in town. read more

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Best Mediterranean food, one of our favorites. We love the fresh ingredients, spices, everything created to perfection. Such nice owners & staff as well. We love the beef shawarma & today tried the fries w/shawarma & the cucumber dip. Look forward to trying lots more. read more

Aslan’s Mediterranean Grill - Fries topped with beef shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Chester, California

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Really good food and friendly service. Might be too pricey for some but a great addition to the Chester/Lake Almanor area.

The food was so good and fresh! Highly recommended! A very nice family running this new delicious restaurant. We can't wait to come again to try more new things! read more

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Wow! We had read all the other reviews and decided we HAD to try this place and boy are we glad we did! Ujeel (spelling?) and his family were so friendly and welcoming, and the food...absolutely delicious. We had the rib eye and the chicken kebab, and the portions were very generous. It's not listed on the menu, but they do offer wine, too. Highly, highly recommende read more

We came here because we love dining outside during the mountain summer season. AMAZING food!!! The food was plated artistically. If you've ever dined in Europe, you will so appreciate this authentic mediterranean food! This is truly a hidden treasure in Chester, CA. read more

Aslan’s Mediterranean Grill - Tri Tip Shawarma Plate $20.00 - Mediterranean Near Me - Chester, California

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Stopped at this little spot on my way to Susanville. Ordered the chicken shawarma wrap with a side of fries. The food was excellent and the portions were huge! Check this place and support this local spot. read more

Service was excellent. The ambience is very classy and the food was delicious. Would recommend it to anybody. I'm gonna go back more and try more of their dishes. read more

The food here is absolutely stunning. I never make reviews, but I had to because the service and the food was so good. I've been to Turkey, and this was on a whole new level of fantastic. read more

Aslan’s Mediterranean Grill - Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Chester, California

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Quick service, satisfying food portions, and loads of flavor. I had the chicken shawarma. It was beautifully presented and so yummy, I ordered a falafel wrap to go for later. My coworker suggested this place and I'm so glad she did! It was delicious. I'll definitely be back. read more

Aslan’s Mediterranean Grill - Chicken shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Chester, California

So glad we visited this place! The food was amazing and the service was excellent. HUGE portions! Highly recommend. read more

Aslan’s Mediterranean Grill - So glad we visited! The food was amazing and the service was excellent. HUGE portions. Highly recommend. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chester, California

Wow! What a treat. Everything was bursting with flavor, down to the pickled veggies they serve as a side dish. The ali nazek is pure comfort food, smoky and creamy and so delicious. If you're near Lake Almanor, do yourself a favor and give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

This place is wonderful and the food delicious! I make everything at home from scratch--everything from traditional Mexican, Thai, Indian, and American comfort foods, soups--so eating out is often not a treat. I can tell there's not a lot of box or canned ingredients being used and the flavors are so different from anything I make at home. The very first time I went they were working out some kinks. I'm glad I went back because they food just keeps getting better. read more

I am giving 5 starts for customer service, the food is great yet I had falafels and it was a bit dry for me, I had the chicken shawerma and a bit dry, the sarma a bit small, will continue to try more dishes is awesome to have Mediterranean food so close by but baklava is amazing! read more

The service was beyond compare. We were greeted at the door and shortly after being seated we had water and beverages. I have food allergies and the waiter sent someone over who had knowledge about the various allergies and she made some recommendations which I heeded and the food was delicious! It's a small restaurant, but didn't seem crowded. The staff took time to make quality connections at each table. The restaurant sells Turkish coffee, tea, and various confections. On my way out I bought some boxed sweets to give as gifts. The next time we visit the area I will be sure to eat here again. read more

The food was so delicious! I got the chicken Shawarma wrap and it was juicy and flavorful. I asked for a side of garlic dip and they whipped it up on the spot. The service was incredible. They were incredibly friendly and attentive and I am definitely going back for more. read more

What a find! Staying in Chester for a couple of days and was told by a couple of locals to try this place. Sooooo good. You know it's authentic when the Chef is an older lady who only speaks Turkish! Soup and Sarma to start were delicious. Then we shared a scrumptious Sharma plate and Kabobs. The pita was freshly made as was the tasty hummus. Oh and don't forget the baklava. read more

As always amazing food! Our go to is we each get cheese borek (cause it so dawned good we want our own) split a steak wrap and finish with some Baklava! We play chess while we wait for our food but we never get to finish our game cause or food is ready. Nom Nom read more

What a wonderful place! We stopped by on a whim while passing through Chester. The owners are lovely people and the food we had was amazing. Even though we live over an hour away we will definitely be back! read more

After a day of hiking in Lassen we stopped at the Asian Mediterranean Grill for dinner. The food is absolutely amazing; flavorful, fresh and filling. We had the chicken shawarma plate and rib eye kebabs. Very unexpected in such a small town. Highly recommend! read more

Great food, hot and well seasoned. The attentive and friendly owners made sure we lacked nothing, with warm, fresh pita bread and extra hummus. Cozy ambiance with music in the background. read more