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    Baladi

    4.7 (195 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    We ordered ribeye chicken rice delicious
    Ramona R.

    The best by far ! We have tried many and we just discovered this amazing restaurant today we had to share our review ! The food so authentic delicious flavorful, the service was wonderful very friendly and courteous , the ambiance was great and very clean, see for yourself don't miss out

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    Tish W.

    Got a recommendation from Yelp on hot places to try and I love middle eastern food so me and the mister decided to give it a try. The restaurant is in a shopping center at the far end near the Galaxy theatre. They have a small indoor seating area and some outdoor tables as well. We were greeted by the owners young son Elam. He was so gracious and polite. He took our orders and had us have seat. Her next son Ferris brought out our cups of ice. We decided to eat outside so John who is Ferris'' best friend brought our food to us. We were able to chit chat with them before eating our meal. Very nice you g men. Now let's talk about the food. Delicious. I see why they have 4.8 stars on Yelp. We had the chicken kabobs, rice, salad, and hummus with the best homemade nan bread ever... ( I had to get two pieces to go) Before we finished our meal Mila came out to see if we enjoyed everything. (She's the owner) I noticed she did this with another table of guess. All I can say is that I will be back on August 1st for their ribbon cutting ceremony. Definitely a place to check out.

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    Luis D.

    Food was great, staff was very friendly and informative, the store had a nice ambiance. The food was made fresh!! It's also nice they're open late on Friday-Saturday. Their homemade pita bread was super soft!! Rice and hummus was great. The proteins were juicy and flavorful. Would recommend!!!

    Chicken plate

    Great Customer Service, Fresh Food. Food is fresh and delicious. Only thing i would impove on is salad dressing, they probably make it fresh and it wasn't mixed well. I also, love spicy, so maybe carry a hot sauce like Tabasco. Baklava was the best I have ever had. Delicious! Will definitely return. Portion sizes are good, my daughter and I shared a plate and it was enough for both of us.

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    Meghan W.

    This family owned Mediterranean restaurant in the Mission Grove plaza must recently opened. There's plenty of parking. Seating is limited but there's outdoor seating. They weren't very busy on a Saturday afternoon. I do hope that more will come when they expand their menu. We got cheese and spinach fatayer, cheese fatayer and falafel bowl to share. The fatayer is like a bread with filling. It was good. The falafel bowl was very good. Service was good. Owner came out to check on us. I hope this place does well!

    Family Meal + Falafels
    Josh B.

    Family was feeling pretty hungry and we saw that they opened up where the old cafe stood. We ordered the family meal, and falafels. The family meal came with sodas, 3 types of meats (of your choosing), rice, hummus, pita, and toum. The meats we grabbed were the chicken, kufta, and beef. They were all tender, seasoned, fresh, and the rice was spiced and that helped cut through all the meat. The hummus, toum, and pita were great, but there was not as much as we'd like. The falafels were good. The service was good, they almost forgot the falafels but were super quick in fixing the problem. Id stop by again

    Chicken Kebab Plate
    Sam L.

    I had noticed this place when I drove by movie theater located close by. Looked it up and figured I would return another day to try it and I'm glad I did. It is a small spot located in a corner with both indoor and outdoor seating. As for the food, I ordered the chicken kebab plate that came with a side of hummus, salad, and the chicken sat on a bed of rice. Also, they provided two of their garlic sauce/spread, which was delicious. The chicken was moist and well seasoned, same for the rice. The hummus was topped with a great flavored oil. The side salad was dressed with an oil dressing and lightly seasoned. The pita bread was different than what I have been previously served other places but I enjoyed dipping it in the hummus. John provided us with great customer service as well. I look forward to returning and trying more of their food.

    Chivken Chicken Kebab Plate
    Tracy P.

    Baladi is excellent! The proprietors are welcoming and proud of their food. One son explained the process to make afghan coffee in depth. I ordered the chicken kebab plate. The chicken is grilled fresh and perfectly cooked. The homemade pita and hummus is excellent-well worth the price! The side salad is delicious with a lovely vinaigrette. The fries are served as a bed for the kebab and are excellent. Highly recommended !

    Veronica D.

    I got the chicken kabob bowl, and it was delicious! The pita was warm and soft, and the hummus was full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh. The service was great too. It's a family-owned restaurant, and you can tell they care about the food they serve. I'll definitely be back!

    Chicken Chicken Kebab Plate
    Gabby B.

    Food was so good!! Huge portions and everyone was so friendly!! We got the chicken plate and I can't wait to go back! My favorite was also the home made pita bread.

    Falafel plate. Sorry for the bad picture, it's much less blurry in person. Several fries were already eaten.
    Chris H.

    I've been waiting for a new local Mediterranean place to open, so when I saw that Saturday would be opening day, I made sure to get there and try them out. I am so glad I did. What an amazing new restaurant. I ordered the falafel plate with hummus, salad and fries to go and shared it at home with my friend Jessica. I instantly regretted sharing. We had to fight over the last falafel. We devoured all the fries on the way home. It was pandemonium, lol. While we were waiting on our order, I noticed they had fried kibbeh. I've only had raw kibbeh before which I like, so I thought having it fried would be interesting. It was amazing. The blend of spices was so complex and having it fried definitely intensified the flavor you normally get in raw kibbeh. It was so incredible I'm rushing to write this review so I can rush back up there and and get some more. I already ate so I'm not even hungry, but I think I might be starting to develop an addiction to those things, but I'm just going to let it happen. I never eat in restaurants because I like to watch TV when I eat, but the woman that brought them out for me was just so lovely and kind, she reminded me of my mom bringing food for me, I really wanted to stay. So please, if you're thinking of trying this place, absolutely do it. We're always asking for nice, non-chain places to eat in our community, and this is definitely that place. I couldn't recommend it more.

    Baladi
    Steve W.

    Baladi, located in the Mission Grove region of Riverside is OUTSTANDING. I was literally heading to another restaurant when I noticed this NEW establishment. The location is perfect, glass windows with lots of parking. The atmosphere inside is very clean, organized and comfortable. As for the food...it's Fresh and very healthy. Plenty of items to choose from. I went with the chicken wrap combo. I also swapped the fries with hummus (yum yum). The chicken had a wonderful smokey taste. Of course I had to order a side of falafel. These were so tasty. The service is very personal and friendly. I love when new businesses start up in Riverside and I encourage everyone to give Baladi a try, you will not be disappointed.

    Homemade pita bread
    It's M.

    We found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did! My husband and I both ordered the chicken and beef plate with the upgraded homemade bread, which is made fresh by the owners. I can honestly say this is one of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've ever tried. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The salad was fresh and topped with a delicious pomegranate dressing that was absolutely amazing and unlike anything I've had before. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The owner deserves special recognition for being so friendly, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. You can tell they truly care about their customers and the quality of their food. If you're ever in the area and craving Mediterranean food, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't be disappointed! Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back.

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    5 months ago

    The food was amazing. The owner is very nice, friendly, and generous. The place was decorated very beautifully.

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    5 months ago

    The meat Is amazing I recommend the kofta plate and the knafeh was delicious. Great service

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    6 months ago

    This spot was so good! Eassam was very helpful and recommended the chicken shawarma which was a hit!! Definitely will be back again.

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    7 months ago

    Baladi is a great new spot! Everything is delicious, especially the rice! We also loved the falafel.

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    6 months ago

    Everything is peak. Service is really good and the food hits every time I get it for my lunch. Best choice in the plaza

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    8 months ago

    They are so good!! We will go back again. The owner was friendly and talked with customers.

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    7 months ago

    Tried this place for the first time today and the food was delicious! Everything was freshly made. Definitely going back.

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    7 months ago

    The food is amazing! I highly recommend you try the kunefi, it is the best I have ever eaten!

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    7 months ago

    Food is delicious and service was great would recommend the shawarma wrap very delicious

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    9 months ago

    Rica La comida de este lugar la kabab pollo la ensaladas Los postres my rico todo limpio el lugar recomendado

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    The staff was absolutely wonderful, the food even better. I wish this small business an abundance of success, and I will definitely be back!

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    8 months ago

    Amazing food and great service! Food is so authentic and you can taste the difference.

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    8 months ago

    Amazing tasty and feel like I am in the middle of my home I love you guys happy valentines weekend everyone

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    Kabob House

    Kabob House

    4.7(839 reviews)
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    I got the 2 skewers mix kabob plate. Lamb kabob and kaft…read morelulu kabob. Salad, hummus and rice. Pita bread. Everything was delicious. Everything is Halal. The garlic sauce and hot sauce were exceptional. Service was friendly and quick, and the place is very clean.

    Kabob House is amazing - an absolute hidden gem in Riverside that I've had at least 20 times in the…read morelast 7 years. I've had halal kabobs from restaurants all over SoCal and the country and this place is still my favorite. It's a great option for catering (I always get the family platter pictured) and this was my go to place when we lived nearby - the flavors are tasty but not too overpowering so it works for all guests no matter their spice preference. We still drive up to 30 mins to cater from here because the food is always so good and a reliable hit with any guests that we have over. FOOD: The meat is not just flavorful but most importantly, it's somehow always just so moist, so juicy, and so tender all the way through. And it's not just the meats - every item they serve is just really unexpectedly delicious. At most kabob places, the rice/pita/salad/hummus are just weak add ons to fill up the plate, but these items are always so delicious at Kabob House and you can always taste the flavor bursting in every item (my fav is the salad which has a lemon/vinegary kick to it that just elevates the meal). All the items on the menu are great, but my personal favorite is the salmon kabob (if you've never had a salmon kabob, do yourself a favor and try it out and at least add one skewer of it if you get a combo) - the owner recommended this to me years ago, and I've always added at least a couple skewers every time since - all my guests rave about it. SERVICE/AMBIANCE It's a small casual family owned restaurant and the service is always super friendly. You can see the food being made fresh behind the counter which shows their confidence - it's clear they take immense pride in the quality of all their items and are eager to share their food and Palestinian heritage. The price is also exceptional value for the quantity of food you get, especially compared to other similar restaurants. OVERALL: I will continue to eat from here and would highly recommend trying it out.

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    Kabob House - Cash resister with business cards and other desserts (sweet dates and sesame cookies, think they were out of mamoul)

    Cash resister with business cards and other desserts (sweet dates and sesame cookies, think they were out of mamoul)

    Kabob House - Family platter - comes with 8 skewers (we chose beef, chicken, salmon), rice, salad, pickled veggies, hummus, garlic sauce, pita.

    Family platter - comes with 8 skewers (we chose beef, chicken, salmon), rice, salad, pickled veggies, hummus, garlic sauce, pita.

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