A decent concept, although it was all too quiet when I visited. The restaurant is on a somewhat quiet stretch of El Camino Real through downtown Menlo Park, and the interior fitout, while aesthetically pleasing, is also cavernous and tends to magnify the feeling of emptiness. We ate the rotisserie chicken, which was tender and juicy, with a good spice rub, and accompanied by a lovely chimichurri-esque dip. The dip platter was interesting, I thought that some were good and others not so much. Prices are good. read more

Bubbelah - Rotisserie chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Based on taste, would have given 5 stars. We ordered the Beef kebab pita which was very nice. We also shared the mezzanine plate which was mostly good. What bothered me was that we had a coupon for a free side of Falafel following attending the owner's book signing, however even though the coupon had no expiration date and we met all the conditions, after 15 minutes of waiting for this to be clarified, the coupon was refused because the Chef was in a meeting and was unable to approve it. Gave me the feeling that I was trying to scam them or something, after driving there especially from San Jose. read more

Bubbelah - Middle Eastern Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I'd been looking for a reason to try Bubbelah -- Jewish deli near my home -- and had an excuse when 20 relatives from across the country ended up at my house for a birthday party I was hosting. With a broad range of food preferences among guests and the birthday girl, I settled on a falafel/Israeli salad theme. Who doesn't like Mediterranean food? My husband found a few local restaurants that could provide the dishes we needed, but I lobbied for Bubbelah. He ordered $300 worth of falafel and salad. I realize that running a restaurant, especially in a high rent area, is expensive, but I was shocked when he walked in the door with two small containers of food that, suffice to say, didn't last too long. If I hadn't made a trip to Costco and loaded up on appropriate items -- including hummus, dolmas, and pita -- we would have had a sad-looking buffet. (Costco cost $150 for a lot of stuff, and the quality was comparable to that of Bubbelah. Sorry.) I would like Bubbelah to succeed, and don't mind paying for quality, but no one wants to feel ripped off, and we did. read more

Great food especially the falafel, pita, hummus, and matzo ball soup. They are fast with takeout orders too

This spot is a sleeper - food is a 5/5 for sure although it's a bit expensive so I'm knocking it one star. The inside is decorated well though I wish it got more business. I've been 5-10 times and it's pretty quiet inside. Hope this place stays around as I really like their food! read more

There's a new Jewish deli in Menlo Park, so you knew I would be there! The style is cuteeee! Blue Mediterranean theme and bright colors, French-style cafe tables. Deli counter and prepared foods to go, cookbooks, baked goods, dry goods, arranged attractively on shelves. You order via iPad, convenient and streamlined. I tried a few things. Beef shish kabob was excellent -- juicy and well seasoned, grilled perfectly. This was a treat! I ordered the Hummus Bomba thinking it would have bamba in it, got confused lol. Bamba is peanut puffs, a popular Israeli snack. Bomba is a Calabrian chili garlic paste like you get at Trader Joe's. So Bomba Hummus bowl came with hummus, a scoop of Calabrian chili garlic paste, crisped chick peas, Persian cucumber and preserved lemon. It was ok but the crisped chickpeas were too hard and dry. As for chicken soup, this is a delicate topic, given the deep emotions that come with it, of memory, childhood, culture. I think I ordered the wrong soup -- I got the meaty matzo ball soup. It smelled like classic chicken soup but had a lemony taste I didn't care for. This soup was chunky with shredded chicken and veggies, but I prefer clear broth only. The matzo ball was good. It's possible the other soup choice was a clear broth. I will try it next time. read more

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4.5 stars In the same family as Che Fico, Bubbelah is a new fast-casual, counter-service restaurant offering a menu of dishes from the Jewish diaspora. This included everything from Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Middle Eastern influences. We started with the Mezze Plate, a collection of cold dishes and appetizers including baba ghanoush, muhammara, labneh, matbucha (cooked tomatoes and peppers), and shredded carrot salad. The combination of flavors and textures was delicious from the creamy dips to the crunchy carrot salad, and everything went nicely with the round of fluffy pita on the side. Another highlight dish was the Che Fico Bomba Crispy Hummus, a plate of light, airy hummus topped with crispy chickpeas and a mildly spicy bomba chili pepper paste. The hummus wasn't as flavorful or creamy as I liked, but the toppings made for a creative fusion dish! The Meaty Matzo Ball Soup was a hearty, savory chicken soup with a large matzo ball in the center. Finally, the Falafel plate came with three soft, crispy, herbaceous falafels served with yellow rice, hummus, and Middle Eastern chopped salad (cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, radish, red onion). Overall, the food here was beautifully plated and decent flavorwise. The atmosphere of the restaurant was clean and modern, and the prices were fair for the quality of the dishes! read more

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Ok, Menlo Park....we see you! This sleepy town is becoming a hot spot for food enthusiasts with all the new restos opening in the area. Soft opening today is Chef Nayfeld's new fast casual resto at Springline (next to Robin): Bubbelah. We were having dinner nearby and saw they just opened today. Dinner #2, why not? They're currently open 11:30 am - 7 pm (last order is 6:40 pm) for takeout and delivery only. Dine-in is coming next week. For now, there's plenty of communal tables outside in the courtyard. M E N U "Inspired by Jewish Diaspora Eastern Europe to the Middle East": Mezze, Salads, Soups, Kebabs, and Sauces. More items to come. F O O D * Mezze Plate ($17) - Labneh: Best dip! The yogurt has a nice thick consistency with bursts of sweet tang from the pomegranate. - Baba Ganoush: The roasted eggplant dip was rich and creamy with a touch of smoky flavor (prefer it stronger). - Hummus: Smooth, but very bland. - Muhamarra: Roasted Red Pepper Dip - Missing - Matbucha: Stewed Tomatoes & Bell Peppers - Chunky marinara sauce vibes. - Spicy Carrot Salad: Crisp with almond slivers. Sweet, not spicy. - Olives: Missing - Pita: Bummed that it looked and tasted commercial (dry and dense), not housebaked like the menu pic. Good sampling of vegetarian dips but this is def shrinkflation prices and portions. It's hard to tell but this is more of a snack size serving for one person. * Schug ($2) The Yemeni hot sauce was spicy and very herbaceous. Quite tart in the end. Overall, it's day one with lots of potential. I can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients. Looking forward to returning for their harissa roasted chicken over housebaked lavash when it's rolled out! read more

Bubbelah - Storefront at Springline, next to Robin - Middle Eastern Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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I never usually do this, but I had to warn others of the disappointment. I understand with inflation and all prices have gone up, but it's an absolute insult to charge $25 for the driest meat I've ever had. I could make a comma about Service, but it is just simply doesn't exist. No one really spoke to us and I'm usually very considerate when it comes to this if the restaurant is busy, but there were plenty of tables open. The ambience was nice, clean simple. read more

This food was the best thing I've eaten in the Palo Alto area. I have DoorDash it once and ordered it again today although I look forward to visiting in person soon. The mezze was pricey, but worth every bite. The chicken soup was phenomenal and had lots of fresh chopped vegetables in it with dill and big chunks of chicken without skin and bones, which is just how I like it. The beef platter was also amazing and I did pay extra to try each of the sauces and the green one was my favorite, but they were all tasty. Everything was also packaged really nicely without any spillage or leaking!!! read more

Good Mediterranean food with a diner vibe. Service was good and efficient. Self ordering using a terminal like you see in some airports (or on-line). The Baba Ganoush and Muhammara were my favorites. Prices were reasonable, portion sizes were adequate read more

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Came in for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the beef kebab plate, and it was really good. The meat was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, you could tell it had been marinated with care. The rice it came with was fragrant, fluffy, and a perfect complement to the kebab. Portion size was solid too. read more

The food and flavors here are simply amazing! I genuinely don't understand why it doesn't have a perfect 4+ star rating. The staff and service are top-notch. When I ordered takeout for my book club group, the manager and his team were incredibly helpful and accommodating. The atmosphere is bright, cheerful, and inviting, with a lovely combination of yellow and blue colors. It's a great place for both lunch and takeout. I recently served it to my book club group, and everyone absolutely loved it. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options. My personal favorites are the chicken or beef plate, which is juicy and tender, and the mezze plate, which is filled with mouthwatering bites. The Khachapuri is warm and delicious, the Arayes are flavorful, and the soup has outstanding flavors. To top it all off, the prices are incredibly reasonable! This place is a must-visit for anyone looking for a casual, clean, and well-priced dining and takeout experience in Menlo Park. Do yourself a favor and go, and so they stay; we need more places like this here! read more

Great atmosphere and food, definitely THE BEST Falafel in SF Bay Area! Guaranteed! great place for an easy going family style dinner. read more

Bubbelah - The most amazing Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I went to "Bubbelah", specially for Hachapuri ( I'm from country Georgia ) I was impressed, thank you David & staff.. The rest of the dishes were also very tasty. We will definitely come to this caffe again! read more

We were really looking forward to try this place and we schlepp all the way from SF The first disappointment was the ambience. No character, no service, empty shelves, it felt quite weird. Second disappointment: almost no Jewish food. Yes. Some was Israeli but a one Matzo ball soup on the menu doesn't qualify you as a Jewish eatery. Third, the prices. Mamma Mia! Restaurante prices for a fast food model. Not great. Some upsells are ridiculous: $2 for a plain pita and $4 for one falafel Also, it was very off putting having to pay for sauces $1 for tahina or shrug or amba. Never saw this before. And lastly, the food itself. Underwhelming. Flavors are not there. Either bland like the Israeli salad / rice / hummus or extremely seasoned like the grilled chicken or strange aftertaste like the barley mushroom soup. 3 stars Because we want to support David and the khachapuri was yummy. But one and done for us. read more

Absolutely delicious! The highlights for us were the falafel, the fluffy pita, the babaghanoush, pickle plate, Kachapuri, Middle Eastern Salad . . . OK it was all good! read more

Bubbelah - Pickle Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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I wasn't sure what to expect but everything we tried was delicious. Matzoh ball soup was richly flavored, more intensely than my Bubbelah's, and I'm coming back for it . Loved the mezze plate, especially the Moroccan carrot salad. The khachapuri bread was a crowd pleaser too. My only reservation was the computer terminals to enter your order - hate them! Too much time spent trying to understand how they are organized, no one to ask questions about the menu. After our dishes arrived, a staff member came by a few times to check on us - nice touch! - but too late to redeem the data entry clerk order input experience read more

A great restaurant with a uniquely interesting design that reminded me of a cozy bistro in Eastern Europe. Their falafel and appetizer platter were absolutely amazing!!! Not totally sold on the beef and chicken kebabs though just two small thin pieces and the beef was more of a kofta style rather than traditional cubes. The salad was just OK. Next time we'll try traditional "bobeh" chicken soup. read more

Terrible and lack of customer service. I wanted to support a local business for my birthday, so I brought my entire family a group of 12 people and we had birthday balloons and not a single Happy Birthday or smile from the owner/chef on Feb 8, 2026. We are going to do a birthday redo. You have to order from a kiosk/no human and my husband ordered a house lemonade that the owner/chef questioned my husband if he paid for the lemonade (so rude). Pro tip: print a receipt after you order. read more

This is a really nice Israeli restaurant with a blend of European and Middle Eastern influences--there's even a touch of Georgian flavor in the mix, which is unique and exciting. I tried the beef kebab in a pita, and it was absolutely delicious. The seasoning really reminded me of classic Israeli flavors, with a bit of spice that gave it a nice kick. The pita itself was a bit chewy, but considering they had just opened when I visited, I imagine they were still working out a few kinks. Hopefully by now, they've perfected it, because everything else was fantastic. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu! read more

Great food but service not as expected. I wanted to support a local restaurant for my birthday and not much communication with the staff for our arrival group of 12. Looks like the owner or head chef was not welcoming and no mention of Happy Birthday to our party given all the birthday balloons. We paid for the house-made ice tea (really yummy) and didn't get it for a while so we asked for it and were questioned if we paid for it, so make sure you print a receipt upon ordering. Continue to support local, it's a good find but be aware of the customer service. read more

Bubbelah is such a gem in the neighborhood! My husband ate there for lunch, and he was so excited about the food we came back for dinner. Everything was delicious and made with such care, and the staff was extraordinarily friendly and accommodating. I really appreciate having a restaurant that serves food that Jews from around the world (Europe and Arab countries), of all colors, call homey food. I hope the menu continues to expand to represent also the Ethiopian Jews :) We ordered the baba ganoush, muhammara, khatchapuri, falafel, chicken soup, and beef shish kebab in a wrap. All were great. read more

Delicious fresh Israeli inspired Mediterranean food! Yum! Especially like the falafel, spicy sauce, garlic sauce, carrot salad, grilled chicken, pita. read more

我第一吃这么好吃的犹太餐。非常推荐！！ As a Chinese who's been to the middle east so many times (and a long time PA resident), this has been by far the best Jewish / middles eastern food that I've had near Palo Alto. Too bad they attract the antisemitic lunatics to leave 1 star reviews. But don't mind them, the food and place is absolutely gorgeous. Even better that these reviews deter the other lunatics from coming. read more

With a name like Bubbeleh I expected not only good food but a cozy, inviting, friendly eat-in experience. Instead I got a pricey "no human contact" experience, with extra charges for every little thing. Unless you're an extreme introvert this is NOT a place to eat in. Order out and enjoy the pricey food with your own mishpacha! read more

I'm not writing this out of vindictiveness. I just think the owner should know why this was a terrible dining experience so they don't go belly up. It is a pleasant enough environment. Bright. Attractive. But it went downhill fast from there. Granted, I'm old school--willing to order from a computer, but not really a fan. The one employee on the floor kindly directed us to the restroom that my partner needed-- a good (meaning bad) distance from the restaurant, but I honestly thought he was a kindly patron not an employee. So when I had a question about the menu, I hesitated to ask him. He helped me briefly, but didn't stick around for any follow up questions and quickly ran back to his aloof perch and focussed on his laptop not the sole customer in the place. Ordering made reasonable sense after a brief review of the site. I was disappointed that every little sauce or pita (that one would expect to come automatically with mezze) was an upcharge, especially given the robust prices of the main items. In a nutshell, user interface was a zero. The food arrived. My server said "here's your chicken pita." I had ordered felafel, not chicken. Fortunately--I guess--he had misspoken as it was felafel. UNfortunately, it in no way resembled anything I've ever eaten in decades of eating felafel pitas. Not a terrible taste, but a pocket of unrecognizable mush far from what I had expected. My partner did not describe her dish--a take on middle eastern pizza--other than to say it was rather small for the price she paid. In summary, the name Bubbelah conjures up images of loving arms with warmth, affection, and nurturing. This place conveys none of that--overpriced, sterile environment, weird food. I hope for your sake, Bubbelah owner, you make some wholesale changes. The fact that not another customer showed up in the nearly two hours that my partner and I chatted may be an indication that the word is already out. Just horrible. You know, on second thought, I'm not even sure there were felafels in my pita at all. I'm looking at their photos and I didn't see anything like their felafels--just that unrecognizable mush! read more

Love the mezze and kebabs. Menlo Park needed a great Middle Eastern option with a focus on quality. The muhammara was a favorite for all of us. The pita is also super fluffy, clearly the owners got the baking part down! Don't sleep on those halvah cookies either. read more

Ordered 4 falafel orders @$15 each (expensive)! Arrived at my friend's place and discovered they had only given me one order. Went back the next day but of course they do not know how to reimburse you. They were going to figure it out and text me. Still waiting for that. Left 2 messages and an email and no response. Skip this place. read more

They were out of matzoh ball soup, and it was freezing cold inside. We went next-door for a nice lunch.

So happy to see this newest offering from Chef David! Everything he does is delish and this is a great addition!

While food looked colorful, every dish we ordered lack the finishing."umph" on taste or too overdone taste wise. Mezze: carrot salad with toasted almonds flavored with cumin was too sweet & sour Eggplant -too sweet Flavored Tahini -spicy ok Humus with herbs -ok Labneh with pomegranates tasteless Pita was too puffy and chewy lacked salt-my husband who eats everything was disappointed. Beef Kabob - 2 pieces size of a sharpie maybe 1/2 in diameter, seasoned ok. How can one ruin Greek salad ? Tiny cubes of cucumber and tomato -bland where is the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Pickled red onions were not pickled. No on the rice and a dollop of tasteless Tahini. Base price $20 + $1.50 for beef Fish kabob ala carte $15 3 pieces one piece was still raw. Bland. Sent to back took forever & I had just had enough. Took too long and had was done when it came but did give us two pieces. Took the proteins home and seasoned them the next day for a snack. Chicken Lavash wrap - bland and fell apart in my husband's hand. Chicken soup - lots of shredded chicken to broth ratio. Clear broth -TOO MUCH DILL. Too spoonfuls and I was done. Place was clean and decor was inviting with Jewish phrases. Grew up in a Jewish neighborhood and was so looking forward to hearty well prepared food but this was disappointingly pedestrian. The place just opened so maybe just maybe it will get better but not sure if we will be back. $$$ for what was being served:l You order Vu's Kiosk. 1 server read more

I've had 6 or 7 different things here and they were all fantastic! The falafel are the best I've had. Everything was REALLY delicious. I've only gotten it to-go (and it was brought to me) so I haven't been inside yet, but I hear it's nice. I can't wait to check it out! read more

So disappointed. I had high hopes. Where do I begin? First the pros: The pita was fluffy. The halvah cookie was insanely good. The arayes was good. The cons The chicken breast was not a kabob. It was just a grilled chicken breast that may have been the most dry pieces of protein I've had in my life. Inedible. The white fish was so bland and boring. I didn't feel like I was eating israeli food. The chicken breast and white fish had no business being there. I was confused. If you're going to do israeli food do it right. Uninspired. Rice was boring. Mezze platter was small and not rustic enough. Too foofy.. Waaay overpriced. Ambience was cafeteria style yet you're paying prices for a beautiful sit down restaurant or for something life changing. Drink selection was boring. Bottom line. This type of place makes me angry. Overpriced, nothing memorable. read more

Very good falafel and mezze plate, came out quickly and all was delicious. I was disappointed that one orders from a screen instead of talking to a human. Faintly dystopian. What is one supposed to do if someone in the party has allergies and would like to request accommodations? When I arrived at noon, the place was totally empty, and no one working there was visible, which seemed bizarre. The only desserts are gelato, which seems like a missed opportunity given the wide array of desserts available in the Jewish world. It wasn't clear whether it was possible to get tea or coffee at the end of the meal. read more

I thought the food was decently tasty, but the amount of meat they gave with their plate was abysmal. Especially for $23

Flavorful and delicious food. Cool, cozy ambiance. My favorite is the falafel and chachapuri. Need to go back and try the Matza ball soup! Everything is super fresh here, highly recommend. read more

Food lacked flavor especially for the high prices . Presentation was decent but that is where it ended. It's basically a flavorless variations of other Middle East dishes. read more

Bubbelah just opened and the food is incredible! I loved the mezze platter, wraps, and the pita with chicken. The falafel are the best I've ever had. They also sell their hummus, muhumara, labneh, etc. They also deliver via doordash which is excellent! They told me they will have rotisserie chickens soon too! read more