Too bad it's far from my house otherwise I would go here more often. The food is delicious! The…read moreservice can use some help though. Special dishes here are the biryani and haleem. I get a small tub of haleem to go and have it for breakfast as a comfort dish. The kabob platter is great also

Kebabs done right, curries full of soul, and naan made to tear & share…read more Kebabish = always a good idea. Come check out @kebabishsd

Casa Lahori is one of those restaurants I keep coming back to. The Pakistani food is always so…read moreflavourful and delicious. The chicken biryani is one of my favourites, and the garlic bread is seriously so good. The service is also great, and the location is really nice and welcoming. Definitely one of my go-to spots for Pakistani food, and I always look forward to coming back.

I used to be a regular customer under the previous management, but sadly, the food and service…read morequality have dropped significantly. My to-go order of chicken biryani was a major letdown. First, there was a discrepancy between the app price ($14.99) and what I was actually charged ($18.99, totaling $20.46). When I got home, the meal was completely unappetizing: dry, bland, boiled-looking chicken dropped onto plain rice with zero traditional biryani spices. I called to address this and was told a manager would call me back, which hasn't happened. Paying over $20 for subpar food and getting overcharged on top of it is unacceptable. Needless to say, I won't be returning.

My family always looks for good middle eastern restaurants in San Diego and we are so glad that we…read morefound this place. The food was incredible and the service was amazing. The ambience is very inviting with afghan decor. We had hummus and sambosa for appetizers, the sambosa was so flavorful. Then we shared boneless chicken plate, a combo plate and daal. Everything was delicious and came so well together. The owner even came out to chat with us about the history behind the food. I can tell he takes pride in his food. We are looking forward to coming back to try their lamb stew soon.

Incredible restaurant in the heart of Hillcrest! So hearty and flavorful - absolutely adored…read moreeverything we ordered: - mantu: topped with ground meat, these were so savory and delicious - aushak: bright flavor profile from the leeks made it a perfect pairing for the yogurt dill sauce - aush: comfort food soup with noodles! - the chicken and beef were spiced + charbroiled to perfection. too good with the upgraded raisin carrot rice. accompanied with heart and a spicy pepper. the service was amazing. absolutely above and beyond. the dining room featured high ceilings and unique art. can't wait to return.

Absolutely delicious!…read more I had the lunch special. Ample food--two entrees--at a fine price. Waiter was very polite, service good. Try it.

Big fan and would definitely order from for delivery again. Everything was packaged nicely and the…read morefood tasted hot, fresh and delicious. From the basmati rice to the chicken curry to the naan. Perfect lazy day food delivery.

Now I finally understand why every time I drove by this strip mall, there was a long line out the…read moredoor and people waiting on the sidelines just to get their name on the list. LOL I really liked how easy the waitlist process was. You show up, scan the QR code, add your name, number of people in your party, and get updates while you wait. Super simple and convenient. The owner, Syed Afzal, was up front checking on things while guests were being seated and to-go orders were flying out the door. He was incredibly pleasant and took the time to chat with me about the most popular items, especially for a busy Friday night after 10pm. He went over the top sellers, the most unique dishes, and he even shared a funny story about a couple who had apparently gotten into an argument/fight a few weeks back over a reserved table. LOL He also mentioned the other restaurants he and his partners have opened throughout NorCal and SoCal. Such a cool, welcoming guy, and you can tell there's a lot of pride behind what they're building and they love what they do. Now let's talk about the food and the atmosphere. Everything came out hot, fresh, and beautifully plated. The whole restaurant had such great energy, with so many guests clearly enjoying their food just as much as I was, and some were celebrating something special by the way they were dressed. I had the goat dum biryani, and while it was packed with flavor, it eventually got a little too spicy for me, even with plenty of raita on top. So I happily took the rest home for a visiting sibling who loves spicy food. The chicken malai kebab, though? Absolutely to die for. Tender, flavorful, and easily something I would order again and again. The service was top-notch and the staff always came with a smile. Multiple people checked on me throughout the meal, and the entire restaurant ran like a well-oiled machine. I can't wait to come back with a big group so we can order a ton of different dishes and try even more of the menu. This place is popular for a reason. Couldn't be happier!

This place was a whole adventure…read more Food 4/5 Service 2.5/5 Ambiance 3/5 Loud, bustling, and slightly overstimulating. The space is beautifully curated but between the music and all the loud dialogue from both the diners and the front staff, it felt difficult to hear each other. In retrospect, perhaps that was why it took us four attempts to get to-go containers for our leftovers. It didn't matter how we said it over the course of 15 minutes, the dude simply could not hear us. Service was slow but it was also pretty busy when we went. We ordered saag paneer, dhaba chicken, two naan, a side of rice, and raita. When our food eventually got to our table half an hour later, it was hot, perfectly spicy, and delicious. We were surprised how generously sized the servings were...except the dhaba chicken literally had four small chunks of chicken swimming in a sea of curry. That was a major bummer. However, with the rest of the stuff we ordered, it still felt like plenty of food. We left with full bellies and feeling frustrated. Like I said, this place was a whole adventure.

One of the best Indian meals I've had!…read more We started with the aloo puff, a golden, flaky, multi-layered pastry filled with deliciously seasoned mashed potatoes. You must order this--it was so good! I'm especially glad I came with a friend who's an expert in Indian cuisine. She actually texted me beforehand and recommended this place specifically for this appetizer. I didn't even see it on the menu, so finding it was an unexpected bonus! For the main course, we ordered the Amaravathi Fish Biryani, featuring tender pieces of fish layered with fragrant basmati rice. It was absolutely delicious--not too salty, with just the right amount of spice. I normally order chicken masala at Indian restaurants, so this was my first time trying a fish dish, and it was definitely the right choice. The portion was huge--easily enough for two people, with plenty of leftovers. The restaurant has beautiful décor, and I really loved the ambiance. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

Food was not bad! I ordered the okra masala, which came with a medium sized bowl of okra and hefty…read morebowl of rice! However, my friends ordered the biryani, and for one of their bowls, the rice to meat ratio was very disappointing. It felt like 1:10, he definitely didn't need that much extra rice for such few pieces of meat. The lady behind the counter was passive aggressive towards my friend after he asked her to clarify which dish was which... aside from that she helped me find the to-go boxes. Inside the restaurant, it was very clean! Lots of parking all around the plaza.

First time trying this small place called kebab and do yourself a favor…read more Get the SD Wrap with saffron chicken 10/10

I was on jury duty today and I wanted to have some Shawarma so I looked up on yelp and found the…read moreK-pop shop was about a 20 minute walk away. The menu was a bit confusing, but I know that I like grilled veggies and Greek salad and then Ike was able to pick my protein that I wanted so that seemed easy enough. The base price with falafel or chicken Shawarma was Close to $16 but since I chose the meat, they added two dollars to my total. It took about 10 minutes for them to assemble my meal, but my veggies were cooked fresh on the stove, which was really nice. They tasted very freshly cooked just as they would as if I had cooked them myself at home. I was there about 1245 on a Monday and there were a few people there and they had some takeout orders so my order took about 10 minutes before I could walk out the door with it. They had a nice condiment bar where you could pick out some yogurt with dill sauce and then they're famous garlic yogurt sauce, as well as a jalapeño sauce And another spicy hot one that I would never try. When I got back to the jury room to eat my meal, I saw that there was a nice quantity of the fresh salad and the grilled vegetables but the meat was piled high! The employees were working efficiently and the place was spotless and orderly.

I've been coming to this food truck for a while, & I never leave disappointed with fulfilling my…read morecravings. The owners as always very friendly & always helpful in recommendations. The ambiance is the feel of a food truck/ mom & pop local restaurant feels, they usually have a few tables setup outside their truck with foldable chairs, usually the seating is great if your coming in small groups, but with whole family above 6 people it's better to do takeout orders or bring your own foldable chairs to create seating space. Additionally, I'll add the location is very easy to find & right off the freeway 15 right behind the best buy store. I've tried practically 90% of their menu, & the items I personally recommend are the mixed bbq roll, double cheese burger, beef bihari roll, the New Yorker, & the loaded fries literally in this order, top 5 dishes. Highly recommend this place go support this local owned business & treat yourself to this flavorful fusion of a establishment!

Updating my review to say that Blazzers is still so good! I haven't been in a while and was looking…read morefor late night food so I decided to come to Blazzers. I got the New Yorker which is rice, chicken, lettuce, onion, and tomato with a white and red sauce. This was soooo good and although not exactly like the ones in New York, it was very reminiscent of the Halal carts I used to have in New York. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned and the sauces were amazing. It had a nice kick to it too. I will definitely be going back soon to get this again.

I've been coming here for years. Best Indian/Nepalese food in San Diego County. The quality is…read morealways unmatched, taste is brilliant, and the portions are large. Service has always been great here. The restaurant is set up for a dine in and can accommodate large parties. Tentative staff. Restaurant is well maintained, clean, and very cool stuff to look at on the walls while you eat. 10/10 recommend.

I really thought about it and this is my Favorite restaurant. My partner agreed. We both can say…read morewe've never had something that's not good here. And it's consistently good. I've been taking people to this restaurant for a good 5 years now! They have the softest fluffiest naan--the Best naan, I can't emphasize that enough--follow spice scale to a T, butter chicken (+ chicken tikka masala) classic fav. Lamb biryani is perfumed with herbs and spices, lamb is so so tender. We also got coconut shrimp (unpictured) this time and they were yummy! Crispy & came w/ savory side sauce Beautiful interior and decor! I love the dim warm lamp ambience. Lots of parking

Fairouz Cafe & Gallery was such a treat. We went here because I am vegetarian and they have a huge…read moreselection of vegetarian dishes. The food was excellent. Every dish we had was full of flavor and the vegetables were fresh. I had a lentil soup, baba ghanouj, and the grilled feta cheese sandwich. My husband had the chicken tawook. We both shared the baklawa and basbousa for dessert, both of which were amazing (the baklawa was a really sizable portion, too; not the tiny pieces many restaurants serve). I also had the rose water lemonade, which was very yummy and not as tart as classic lemonade. The staff was super friendly and we spent a good amount of time talking to one of the owners about his artwork (which covers every wall). It was lovely to listen to him share his inspirations and ideas and to discuss his work. There is real love put into this place at every level; the food, the art, the poetry, and the interaction. I highly recommend it.

My husband and I stopped in and had the absolute best time! The food was delicious, savory and with…read moreso many complex flavors. The ambiance was astounding. The art around the restaurant was such a treat for the spirit. I walked around and admired the art while I waited and I was only sad I couldn't afford it. However, I saw that there were prints that I could. I bought two of them to display in my home. I also bought two poetry books that I read in a day. I was just so happy that we stumbled upon this Palestinian restaurant where we had a chance to speak with the owner. He gave us so much of his history and we learned even more through his books and art. We will be back but I can't imagine that this experience can be topped.