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    Baladi

    4.8 (97 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Beef Kebab Plate
    Francesca F.

    The service is very kind and accommodating. Even though they only have beef and chicken for meat options, the quality of their meat is high quality. Im very glad that there is a place near by for high quality mediterranean food. My boyfriend and i were obsessed with the pita bread and hummus.

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    Mohammad K.

    One of the best kebab spots in Riverside. The food was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great Mediterranean cuisine.

    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.

    Chicken  Kebab Plate
    Philip P.

    The Chicken Kabob was moist and flavorful. I will be back again for sure. I also had the Baklava which was different than any I have ever had before. I am used to baklava being very very sweet this one was not.

    Chicken skewer plate
    Kassandra R.

    ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY WITH THIS PLACE ! Was a little scared to try because I had never tried Mediterranean food but man was it so good I highly recommend you coming here ! The owner was actually so nice and helpful with what to try first so she was very helpful on what to try ! Thank you so much for a really great experience and great food I WILL be coming back again.

    Chicken plated meal
    Summer B.

    We checked out this new spot the week they opened and I wasn't very impressed . I really want to support local businesses, but I think they should have waited to open when they were really ready and offered all the items on the menu. Meat was a little dry and naan bread wasn't as good as I have had. I want to give them another shot in a few weeks and hope things improve.

    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

    Kufta beef kabab plate with fries and cheese fatayer
    Kristine J.

    Delicious Palestinian food for the area! I tried the kufta beef kabab plate (~$19) with fries which comes with 2 sides, fresh salad & hummus. Hummus tasted so good! The garnish was a little different to me. Fries were addictive -- the oils used are excellent. The kufta kababs were great as well, not too juicy or dry. I paired the hummus with the cheese fatayer ($3)! I only wish the shawarma were available for lunch on the weekday I went. No chicken or beef shawarma. Also, the spinach fatayer was sold out. I chose the regular pita bread, but there is homemade pita for $1.50 more I think. Pricey in general, but they are still a fairly new place. Would like to come back and try their shawarma, garlic sauce, spinach fatayer and rice!

    Sorry I eat all my food  it was so good
    crystal f.

    I had three kebab mixed meal. All three meats were really good. The meat was seasoned perfectly and it was also very juicy. I particularly like the hummus. It had really great flavor. They give you a free side of garlic sauce and tahini. I also tried their cheesecake which was really good and fresh and not too sweet. Service was quick. The ambience is simple, but it looks really nice. I'm surprised this place isn't more busy considering how good the food is. I would definitely go back here again. I would love to try their coffee.

    Kabob plate
    Shannon C.

    The hummus and garlic dip here is the best I have ever had!!! The chicken kabob was soooo good!! The owner was so nice.

    Interior
    Sung J.

    Came out from the Galaxy Theaters Mission Grove and noticed a new signage up on the wall where the French restaurant used to be on the corner of the plaza. Was getting hungry and swung by this place since my husband and I enjoy Mediterranean food. The restaurant is family owned. Greeted by a young boy. We ordered their mix grilled combo plate, falafel plate, and their housemade knafeh cheesecake. Food is cooked upon order. Three different types of skewers came in the mixed plate (kufta, steak, and chicken) along with three sides (hummus, salad, and a choice of rice or fries). We opted for the rice. The minced meat of the kufta was so juicy and tender. So far the best I have had in IE area. Perfectly mixed with spices/herbs, and grilled just the way we like it. The steak and chicken were cooked perfectly too. No dryness at all. As for the flavor chicken was lacking a tiny bit; it could use more seasoning. The falafel plate comes with 6 falafels with same sides and a pita bread. The falafels are slightly thick in texture but plenty of crunchiness on the outside and light and fluffy inside. As for the pita bread I don't think it's housemade. It tasted more like the generic ones, dry and flat. No softness or fluffiness. The knafeh cheesecake was to die for. Creamy yet not too thick. Light in texture, very smooth, and very satisifying to end the meal. We would definitely get the cheesecake again! The shawarma is not avaliable yet but will be soon! Plan on coming back to try the shawarmas and another housemade dessert.

    So was really craving baklava and was getting out of the theaters and found this place. So happy I did, I went around 3:15 and they said a fresh batch will be put in at 6 so I waited came back. And the kindest woman came with a large batch once I came in and let me try some. She cut me a fresh piece, It was amazing and warm. Please come here and experience the amazing hospitality and atmosphere. Next time I will be trying their food.

    Chicken Kebab Plate, with the thick homemade pita bread.
    Mahoganie L.

    Top notch service, delicious food! I ordered the chicken kebab plate and it came with all the fixings. I even ordered some homemade pita bread on the side with a side of garlic sauce. All of it was so scrumptious! The place is newly opened and seems to be ran by a cute and kind family. I felt at home, and like they were my family members who constantly checked on me, trying to feed me. Even the young son working was attentive & cared about my experience. I also got a double serving of hummus- which looked and tasted homemade & fresh & was exactly what I was craving when I searched up Mediterranean spots in the area. Let me just say the 25 mn drive to the place was worth it- so if you live nearby MAKE SURE TO TRY THEM OUT! I'll be back, so maybe I'll see you there. PIC I ATTACHED: Includes the Chicken Kebab Plate, with the thick homemade pita bread. (The other is thinner and not as delicious as the homemade option- so just get that one). Didn't get a pick of the garlic sauce but it was tasty too. Enjoy!

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    2 months ago

    Food is amazing! Great service love the hospitality from the owners. Must try the shawarma is the go to

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

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    Really really good food! I went twice in a row for lunch! And here's a bit more to get to 85 characters

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    This place just recently opened and my overall experience was awesome! Great people and great food!

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    2 months ago

    Authentic ARAB food, great service & people! Definitely a gem, drove there from 1.5 hours away.

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

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

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

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    Kabob House

    Kabob House

    4.7(828 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$

    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.

    "Personally I never open a session of parliament without eating a kebab first."…read more ROBERTA METSOLA One just has to love the Kebab, or Kabob ;-) Was in town checking out potential sites for a new affordable housing project and at the end we all checked yelp and this spot was close by. Reviews were good, local hole in the wall, let's find out... Service is counter, friendly and nice. As befits the current economy, prices are a bit higher for a local lunch. Food was excellent, enjoyed my Kafta very much although I would have preferred a grilled tomato and peppers like other places have. Bread was good, rice was good. Soda refillable :-) I will definitely try again when in the city. Recommended!!

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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.

    Kabob House - Front counter.

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    Panini Kabob Grill

    Panini Kabob Grill

    4.0(815 reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Grab-and-go

    Always the best best BEST! Got a family-style meal with salad instead of rice, subbed two of the…read morechicken skewers for koobideh (total of four skewers of koobideh and 1 skewer chicken). Added a tofu skewer and a vegetable skewer. The vegetables were packed separately with care for the vegetarians at my house...THANK YOU! The order was NOT ready at the time it was supposed to be, but they hooked us up with hummus as service recovery. The only things off-putting to me was that there's a code for the restroom even though there's more than one stall. A couple of us were standing around waiting for no reason until the lady came out and said "there's more than one stall in there!" The other thing that was off-putting is an employee walked in (uniform on) with her kids and walked into the kitchen with her kids with her. The kids were walking in and out of the kitchen area multiple times with no supervision (where did mom go?!) They eventually walked out with open cups of drinks. Not too sanitary and no one said anything to her or the kids that I could hear.

    The food is amazing that's why I keep coming. The service horrible one day you got a server who has…read morea huge attitude, then you have one that neglects you. I come in today hungry just wanted some good food it's not too busy so it's perfect you would think no. I get seated the table is dirty. Honestly if you look around most of them are dirty. I sit here for about 20 minutes waiting to be asked can I get you something to drink atp i already know what I want and I'm upset rightfully so. Still no one has came to clean the table, no water nothing. They need to get more help. I can't keep trying to be patient when this happens every single time. The only good person here is the guy expo i dont know what his name is but he is on it and knows what he is doing.

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    Panini Kabob Grill

    Panini Kabob Grill

    3.7(873 reviews)
    17.8 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Grab-and-go

    My boss has raved about this place on several occasions. When I saw we have a location right in…read moreVictoria Gardens, I decided I had to check this place out! I placed an order online for pickup and was given a pickup time. The place is very open, spacious and just has a neat vibe to it. I walked right up to the counter to give them my name for pick up and they said they were finishing it up. There were other people waiting for their orders as well. A couple minutes later, the gentleman behind the counter called out "Daniel" and the guy waiting next to me jumped right in and grabbed the bag and took off. I had wondered "I hope they didn't pronounce my name wrong and that was MY order." But didn't think much of it. Then the gentleman behind the counter asked me the name for my order. When I said "Danielle" he said "oh that was yours, the guy just left." He kind of looked at me like it was my problem to fix, so I took off after the guy and the employee followed me. Thankfully, the guy didn't get very far because he was verifying the order, so we made the exchange. Whew! I ordered the charbroiled chicken shish kabob with extra grilled veggies and a side Mediterranean salad as well as the hummus trio with sliced cucumbers instead of pita bread. The chicken kabob meal was delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the option to add on more veggies was much appreciated! I was really excited about the hummus trio, but sadly I found it to be lacking flavor. With the 3 options of regular hummus, spicy red bell pepper and edamame, I was definitely expecting a flavor explosion, but it fell flat for me. I'd definitely come back to try more of their main dishes. Seems like a great little spot to dine in.

    For a franchise spot, Panini Kabob Grill honestly delivers. As someone who's big on kabobs and…read moreMediterranean food, this place definitely hits when the craving kicks in. The food is consistently good, flavorful, and satisfying. You can tell they know what they're doing. But only in certain lanes. Pro tip: just stick with the kabobs. That's where they shine. I got a little curious and tried some of the seafood and pasta dishes... they were alright, but nothing memorable. Not bad, just not what you come here for. If you keep it simple and order what they're known for, you'll leave happy. Start exploring the menu too much and it's kind of a hit or "meh."

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    WTFalafel - We make it happen

    WTFalafel

    4.4(503 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    We were looking for a place to stop for dinner on our way to Coachella from San Diego, and this is…read moreright along the way! We found the name of the restaurant to be funny, and ended up being very pleasantly surprised by the food there. I got the beef kebab plate and we got a side of falafel to share for the table (the falafel isn't on the menu but you can ask to order it as a side). The falafel came out piping hot and was crispy but not dry. The beef kebab plate was huge and enough for two people to share. The meat was cooked well and flavorful, and the garlic sauce (toum) was amazing. It wasn't super busy when we were there (on a Thursday evening), but our server was very nice. The portions are big at a good price, will be coming again if I'm passing through the area!

    was intrigued when i saw they had "vegan chicken" online so i asked for it even tho its not on the…read morephysical menu. for $20, i thought it would become with rice but no.. it also had no flavor whatsoever but luckily the hummus and tahini helped.. i also saw they had a vegan beef online but our server (who was super nice) said they didn't have that nor vegan baklava so that was disappointing.. but i saw they had it available online so what would they do if i had ordered both those items online for pickup.. they need to be take what's out of stock off from ordering online is. i also took some dolmas to go. not the best i had but they were fine maybe i'll be back to try the falafel

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