Wow! This was such a flavorful find! I ordered the cauliflower wrap and it was incredible! I was…read moredebating between that and the vegetable biryani, and one of the workers at the takeout bar was extremely helpful with helping me decide. Both workers there were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I scarfed down the wrap so fast that I completely forgot to take a picture, otherwise I would've included one with this review . I am definitely looking forward to coming back and trying the vegetable biryani next!

Ordered too much food for our family of 5 dining here. We love the different meats and appetizers…read more We love trying all the different lambs, chicken beef dishes and the dipping sauces. We ordered family style do everyone got to taste a big of everything. Baklava was a big hit for the family. They even have pizza which I thought was odd but heard it was delicious. So maybe next time I will try it. The location is in a parking lot so parking is easy.

This is one of my favorite places. Food is delicious! Food is always fresh! And service is…read morealways great! Love it!

I got the hummus bowl because I already had lettuce and rice at home, and I was taking this togo. I…read moreloved the flavors, but it was a little too saucy which made it too salty imo. Also they gave me so little chicken that at first I thought they forgot to give me any :/ Pita bread was really soft though and tasted so good with everything mixed together. Loved the flavors! Interior has seating and tables, but it gets busy and cramped sometimes. Service is quick.

Always see this place when coming to UTC so I finally stopped by. Since it is attached to the mall,…read moreyou'll have to park inside the structure. Note that UTC only allows 1 free hour of parking and then charge $2 per hour after that. I put in a mobile order online and came by to pick up my food. I ordered at 3pm, got to the restaurant at 3:40, but had to wait even longer and finally got my food around 4:15. It seems like they may have forgotten or missed my order. Over an hour to get my food was way too long of a wait for online orders. Some of the food was okay but overall wasn't amazing enough to justify the wait. food ordered - chicken parm: I actually enjoyed this sandwich! large with tons of pesto and a yummy marinara dip. I wouldn't mind getting this again - side cup of lentil soup: I enjoyed this as well! packed lots of veggies and of course, lentils - chicken kabob plate: unfortunately the chicken was dry! got a side of basmati rice and mediterranean salad. both were fine but the kabob should've been the star of the show but just wasn't as enjoyable since it was dry.

Very poor pickup experience and even worse customer service…read more My order was significantly delayed, which is frustrating but not the main issue. Restaurants get busy, and delays happen. The real problem was the way I was treated when I simply asked for an update. When I politely asked one staff member about the status of my food, he just pointed at the monitor and said, "OK?" in a dismissive and aggressive tone. He did not check on the order, explain anything, apologize, or show even basic courtesy. It was rude, unprofessional, and completely unnecessary. When I brought it up to the manager, she was professional and said she would address it, which I appreciated. But the staff member himself appeared to avoid the situation and showed no apology, no accountability, and no remorse. That made the experience even worse. This was not just about waiting longer than expected. This was about being treated disrespectfully for asking a reasonable question about a delayed order. Customers should not have to deal with rude, dismissive behavior just to find out where their food is. I will think twice before ordering from this location again.

Sunday 12:30pm. No wait, seated promptly on the patio. Party of 5 adults + toddler. Came here based…read moreon a recommendation and it did not disappoint. We ordered Aladdin Mediterranean chicken salad ($19), borak combo ($18), entree #4: free range chicken tika kebab ($34), entree #9: New Zealand spring lamb chops ($45). We enjoyed everything we ordered! Chicken was slightlyyyy dry but flavor was great. Highly recommend the lamb chops! May be the best lamb chops I've ever had!

We got the mixed grilled with all the good meats and stuff to sample a bit of everything. I like…read morethe lamb chops the most. Had a charred flavor and not too gamey. My second favorite was the grilled chicken. We tried all the borak and my fav was the cheese and lamb. I didnt like the spinach because it was pickled. The restaurant is pretty big and good for big parties. Parking can get a little challenging but if you come early enough its not too bad. The staff was really good too, we had little kids and they were very accommodating and interacted with the kids. They also gave us ice cream since it was someone's birthday.

Great serive by Chris! Good fresh food and always happy to…read moregive advice on what to order.

Had a great experience here! Food was delicious and fresh. Vanessa was so helpful and provided…read moregreat service! I would definitely return and recommend this restaurant to a friend.

I really like Harissa, but they need to change their website. I called to order a falafel plate on…read morethe phone - the website lists the price as $16.99 (https://www.harissasd.com/). But when I got there, the menu board inside says it's $25 and so that's what I was charged. And I really do like their falafel, but I would have rather gotten a falafel sandwich, which is more interesting than the falafel separated served with two tiny pieces of pita that are hard to open.... or their yummy soup, which is a great value. So: please update the menu prices on the website; AND --offer some whole pitas with the falafel plate.

Food is very good!…read more Fresh made soups and real ingredients used! Definitely great value and reasonable prices for real ingredients!

Another wonderful Persian restaurant discovered! My husband and I were looking for a place to eat…read morebefore going to the AMC next door and I'm so happy we found this restaurant. At first glance, we knew we were in for a true authentic and great meal when we saw other Persians dining at the restaurant ;D Vibes: Namino shares a parking lot with other food establishments but on a Tuesday afternoon, we didn't have trouble finding a spot. The restaurant gives a mom and pop vibe, where they warmly welcomed us in. I loved that the lady gave us a bell to ring when we're ready to order. There were more than a handful of 4 person tables available inside. No outdoor seats. The guy who took our order and served our food was welcoming and our food came out within 10 minutes. Food: -Beef Koobideh Kabob ($15.95): skewer of suuuper flavorful beef served on a bed of saffron rice with a side salad and half a roasted tomato. I saw one of the reviews here that said to put sumac powder on the rice-- thank you for that! I asked for tzatziki sauce on the side and it paired well with the kabob. -Beef Kabob Sandwich ($11.95): my husband ordered this and he loved it as well. If we weren't in a hurry to catch a movie, I would've loved to try the baklava. Overall: A great authentic Persian restaurant located in La Jolla. You won't be disappointed!

TLDR; A small, no nonsense cafe serving absolutely mouth watering Persian dishes. Quaint ambience…read moreand old school city service (you just gotta flag people down) but the food is highly recommended. Namino, located in the holiday court lot (next to the Whole Foods plaza) is a small space looking like an east coast diner. They have a small menu and don't mind if you help yourself to drinks and a seat. The owner literally just told me to shout out my order when I was ready. No nonsense, quick, and it worked well. No complaints there. Service 9/10 Fesenjoon: That day's special. This dish is phenomenal and a hefty portion. The stew itself was not shy at all about flavor; an appreciable sweetness and tart flavor coming from pomegranate, an earthy blend of spices (for sure can taste bag and cinnamon as well as toasted walnuts. I'm sure there's more) and the chicken is clearly well seasoned. The stew itself is not to thin or thick, resembling a texture slightly thicker than a Japanese style curry. The specials are served with a side salad and saffron rice. The salad is dressed with a yogurt based dressing. Light and refreshing. Nothing surprising. The saffron rice is lightly seasoned with saffron, mostly white rice. The big kicker here is tableside condiments include sumac, and that is a huge bonus. Pour a liberal amount in your rice and thank me later. Gotta love a Persian restaurant with sumac! Food 9/10. The tea served is a spiced black I believe. May be an acquired tasted for those used to English breakfast. I'll definitely be back. Namino is great for a quick lunch and the food is fantastic. Hopefully I'll be able to try more of the menu soon!

So, how does it feel, finding a casual place to have breakfast after a previous engagement?…read more If you stumble to this place after a quick yelp search, you are lucky. That is how I feel right now. This cafe is located in the back parking lot of La Hacienda. The outdoor seating is lovely. The ambiance is amazing. If you know me, ambiance is a must, and this place has lovely music playing and a serene water fountain. Service was nice. You go to the counter, placed your order, pay and pick up a number call. Today, I ordered a chicken pesto sandwich. It was very tasty. Of course with a cup of coffee, which by the way, was amazing. I definitely found a place I will be coming back again and again, when I am in the area. Sorry I don't have pics of my entire sandwich and coffee, but enjoy these ones. If you are in the area, make everything possible to get a lovely "me" time at this place. Happy breakfast!

Food is always tasty full of flavor, ladies are always very nice and polite, needs to update…read moreaddress directions, nice small place.

I had been wanting to get some tasty Iranian food so I got to try Naseem's Bakery & Kabob. This…read morehalal middle eastern restaurant is known for its authentic Persian dishes, and the restaurant specializes in Kabobs and flavorful wraps served with fragrant basmati rice, fresh salads, and zesty sauces. I had the chicken kabob plate which was flavorful and good, as well as the Persian tea. I was lucky to meet Naseem and she was warm and friendly and gave such kind, attentive service. This charming eatery also makes and serves fresh made desserts. I got to try some of the delicious house made Petit Persian Rollet, Nane Nokhodchi (Persian Chick Pea Cookies), as well the Nan E Berenji (Persian Rice Cookies). Thank you Naseem! I will be back for your homemade Cream Puffs!

We visited during a Friday lunch hour at 12:35. This place was busy with most tables filled. A…read moregood sign for a restaurant. We ordered from the kiosk and helped ourselves to water and found a table outside. When the food arrived, most people left and we moved to an inside table. I ordered 2 beef kebabs with salad only. I was glad that they accommodated people on keto diet. The kebabs were seasoned well and juicy. Will definitely come back for lunch.

I came to Tahini on a weeknight with a friend. She'd been before and had great food and a great…read moreexperience so I knew it was going to be good. It wasn't crowded inside. We were able to order via the kiosk but a staff member was also available to take orders as well. I got the Esquire Pita because Guy Fieri recommended it so it was obviously a must try. This pita was huge and jam-packed with food. It was absolutely delicious. The staff were super friendly and checked on us throughout our meal. There's a cute patio with string lights so you can enjoy your meal outdoors if you'd like. I can't wait to go back!

I'm on the hunt for more halal friendly places and this was the first one that popped up. My fiancé…read morefrequently goes here for take out because it's close by work and every single time it does not disappoint. The people here are very friendly and the food is always fresh and yummy.