Back in high school, I remember walking by a classmate in Ms. Bragg's English class as he was regaling people around him with the story of how his entire basketball team managed to pull an IHOP dine-and-dash. Now, I was a very, very sheltered kid and had to ask him afterward to define "dine-and-dash." When he did, I think I shot him a withering look (my first job was at a family owned Chinese restaurant, and I definitely wouldn't have appreciated customers walking out without paying the bill). A decade+ later (my how time flies)!, I couldn't help but think about that interaction when my good friend, Jacque C., mentioned that she had made dinner reservations for our mutual friend's surprise birthday party at DishDash. Another thing about me, I'm not very good with surprises - receiving them, planning them, etc. It just messes with my whole control freak streak. To make a long story short, after having to ruin the surprise in order to get our hangry friend from beque to DishDash, we arrived half an hour past our reservation. I called on our drive over and the woman on the phone said that while she had already given up our table, she would try her best to seat us when we arrived. When we finally arrived, the restaurant was packed (what do you expect on a Saturday night?), and I had to wade through a large group of people standing right inside the front door to get to the hostesses. The hostess I spoke to was true to her word, and graciously managed to seat us within 10 minutes of getting there - awesome! At this point, all of us hangry Type A gals had our noses in our menus, fuming a little about being late. Luckily for us, we had a really attentive waiter who seemed to sense impending danger and swooped in with fresh pita bread and an olive oil based dipping sauce. Thank you, thank you. By the time he circled back around to take our order, we had wolfed it all down and a passing busboy came around with another plate. Since my brain had yet to register the wads of pita bread heading down my esophagus, I asked for the maza sampler for 4, confident that we could polish all of that off. Our waiter smiled and talked me down from the 4-person ledge to the 2, reassuring me that it was plenty. For a split second my competitive side reared forward and I heard myself say, "Just because we're tiny Asian girls doesn't mean we can't eat!" Oy vey. As soon as that sentenced actually registered in my brain, I cringed, mumbled my dinner order, and stuck another piece of pita bread in my trap. Ten minutes or so later, pita bread sitting pretty in my tummy, the maza sampler arrived and I was so glad the waiter made the recommendation he did. We BARELY finished everything, and once we did, we regretted ordering an appetizer altogether since our dinner entree servings were equally as generous. I wanted to cry because I couldn't finish my plateful of deliciously tender and perfectly seasoned tika kebab over fluffy basmati rice. Maybe some of y'all know that horrible, horrible feeling of being absolutely STUFFED and still wanting to shovel down food. Oh well. I think at that point i knew I would have died and gone to heaven perfectly content. Just thinking about the tika kebab as I type this is making my mouth water. I can't recommend DishDash enough, and I know it's a place I'd confidently take my family and friends to. read more

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Been here a couple of times and the food is consistently plentiful and delicious! This time, ordered two combo chicken and pork dishes and baklava crumble for dessert - everything was great! The total was $60, which was much more than I normally ever spend on lunch for two! Service is good, location is lovely with plentiful parking. The only thing I can think of that's a con is it gets so busy but that's because it's so great! Highly recommend! read more

DishDash - Chicken and lamb combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Date night staple. Delicious and plentiful take-out. The star might be the aged yogurt dishes.

Vegetarians and omnivores alike will delight in this restaurant. We had a vegetarian among our party of four last night at DishDash and he really enjoyed having so many dishes to choose from for dinner! We started with the Maza Platter for 4. I often find baba ganoush and hummus pretty bland in most Middle Eastern restaurants, but the hummus and baba ganoush here were very tasty. Seasoning was perfect and they were wonderful slathered on pita bread. I especially liked the Rihan app. It has grilled eggplant, tomatoes, basil and fresh feta. So delicious. If you're an eggplant lover like me, you will love this app. I didn't eat as much of the pita bread as my husband as I wanted to have room and enjoy my main entree! My friend and I ordered the same thing--the Mansaf. I ordered a Kebab dish the first time we ate here a few years ago. I'm so glad I ordered the Mansaf this time. Delicious!!!! I loved how flavorful the dish was. The lamb was tender, the rice and yogurt sauce were tasty and loved the crunch from the slivered almonds. The hubby ordered and loved Lamb Shank dish with tomatoes and onions. I tasted his lamb and it was very good too. I think my dish was better though. :). My friend's husband ordered the falafel dish with tomatoes and onions, and it must have been good 'cause he wiped it clean. We did not have dessert unfortunately. We had no room in our tummies. For beverages, I had the lemonade with mint. It was a little too sweet for me, so I added some water to tone down the sweetness. My friend had a pineapple juice mix and she really like it too. We'll have to come back here. The food was fabulous. Service was great and the ambience was nice. This is an extremely popular restaurant, so make a reservation! They had heat lamps outside so you can eat alfresco even at night. They also accommodate big groups. read more

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My first DishDash experience didn't take place within the restaurant, it took place at work, with a group of people who ordered lunch to-go. After perusing the online menu, I ordered Beriani Dajaj with Basmati Rice ($16), which also came with a side of plain pita bread. The beriani included thinly sliced chicken breast, potatoes, raisins, sliced almonds, and garbanzo beans in a creamy aged yogurt sauce that was accompanied by a fluffy bed of basmati rice. After inserting a spoonful of beriani into my gullet, I was surprised at how flavorful everything was; each bite was like a party in my mouth, and I was so glad to have been invited. The chicken, while sliced into smaller bites than I would've liked, was very tender and flavorful, and the raisins were a nice touch. Regarding the pita bread, it was soft and went well with my entree, but it isn't something I'd go out of my way to ask for, unless there's an onion or garlic coated pita bread I can choose from. After finally finding out what the hype is about, I will definitely go back to DishDash in the near future (I'll make sure to eat in-house next time). If you're in the area, I recommend visiting DishDash and trying the Beriani Dajaj. read more

DishDash - Beriani Dajaj with basmati rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Had been there with Friends. We ordered Mid eastern salatat with kufta kabob and Mansaf . We were mesmerized by the food. Wish they have a branch in LA. Worth a try! read more

DishDash - Middle Eastern Salad with Kufta Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

WTF, Mate?! How am I JUST checking this spot out now and by recommendation by a friend outside of Yelp?!? Freaking nothing but goodness in this spot that looks like it'd seat five people from the outside. It's actually really roomy with its authentic Mediterranean atmosphere and earthtone ambiance all throughout. The bar is toward the back end of the restaurant with bar seating aplenty. They also have a pretty good draft selection in addition to the fine selection of Chimay and other better bottled beers. The menu isn't so extensive but just enough to pickle your brain since you hear so many good things about their food. Go with the Chicken schwarma if you're not quite ready to experiment with the rest. It's probably the perfect introductory entree to Dish Dash...this and probably the chicken kabob. Both flavorful and nothing but lean meat; no need to worry about your waistline with either of those dishes. Heard they've got fancy cocktails here..didn't get the chance to indulge this time which is totally enough reason for me to make a quick dash back into this joint. read more

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First time coming here, and the flavors were delicious! From what we gathered from the server, this place is mostly Lebanese, so the spices are a little different from the typical Persian places out there. Both my husband and I ordered the combo kabob plate, with a skewer of chicken and a skewer of ground beef/lamb. Both with basmati rice, and we also ordered the falafel appetizer. Now, I never really get falafel so I am not an expert on this, but these little falafel balls were excellent! Nice blend of flavors, subtle but tasty, and nice crunch on the outside. Very good tahini flavored dip came with them. The combo kabob plates were absolutely to die for! Both my husband and I love kabobs and rice, and we were not disappointed. The chicken skewer had perfect charring, plus juicy flavor, same goes for the "kofta" kabob. The rice was incredibly flavored but subtle, not overpowering. It had a delicious little side of green beans too. There was also a little tiny bowl of a green sauce that was just perfect. Finally, I have to say, the service was on point! Nice waiter, good support staff, our water glasses stayed full and we felt the service was very attentive. We will definitely come here again! read more

Let's talk about the best beriani I've ever had. OK, I rarely eat beriani and I'm still confused about whether "beriani" is just an alternative name for what we all know as biryani. It doesn't matter because I'm not a regular consumer of either. Anyway, DishDash's Beriani Dajaj is simply phenomenal. Actually, all of their dishes are well executed with generous portions and fragrant flavors. While the rest of Murphy Street is quiet and ho-hum, you will find bustling crowds waiting outside of DishDash. Make a reservation if you can. If you're not able to, try to swing by during non-primetime hours. My boyfriend and I made reservations for 6:30 on a Saturday night but we actually showed up an hour beforehand. Since we didn't hit the dinner rush yet, the hostess was able to accommodate our early arrival. (You can say that we were just REALLY excited to try DishDash...or just terrible with time management.) The venue is deceptively big and unexpectedly romantic/intimate. We were led to our table in a room near the back. A server plopped down a basket of pita bread and some type of dipping sauce. DON'T make the same silly mistake as I did and fill up on the pita bread--as tempting as it is (and they offer free refills). I'm a huge fan of Chimay and was pleasantly surprised to find that DishDash carries this beer. First thing we ordered! Priorities. After taking some sips, we opted for the following: *Falafels - crispy blend of organic garbanzo beans with tahini sauce. One of my friends recommended DishDash solely based on their amazing falafels, and they ARE amazing. A crunchy exterior with a moist and grainy center, it can proudly stand as a one-man show on its own, or a harmonious duo with the tahini sauce as well. *Kufta Kebab with Freekah - minced beef and lamb with blended herbs and seasonal vegetables (Brussels sprouts, carrots, tomatoes, onions). Essentially beef and lamb sausages...but to the next level of deliciousness! The dish comes with a zesty green sauce, perfect for dipping the kebabs. The entrees are paired with either Basmati Rice or Freekah; the latter piqued our interest. It's similar to couscous and a lovely base for the kebab. *Beriani Dajaj - thinly sliced chicken breast, potatoes, raisins, and garbanzo beans, served with Basmati rice (or Freekah). The ingredients sit in a massive plate of aged yogurt. Oh man. This yogurt. It is rich, creamy, and so addicting. The raisins add a splendidly sweet twist. You must order this! Fantastic. Like I said, it's the best beriani I've ever had. The service is prompt, attentive, and friendly. The meals might be a bit spendy but definitely worth it for the quality of food. DishDash is my new South Bay favorite! read more

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Delicious! Take recommendations from the waiter. Big portions; hummus was addictive.

Man this place is popular. Thank goodness our group of six had a reservation. They led us past lots of other packed rooms to a back room with tables reserved for large groups. I'm not sure if it was bad acoustics or the sheer number of people but it was very loud. We started with the $17.95 Mediterranean Maza for four. Beware, non-eggplant eaters like my friend with us - three of the apps involve the dreaded aubergine. I couldn't be more pleased though because I love me some slimy eggplant. The apps included the standard hummus and baba g (which were both good). The Maza was served without bread so we had to request it (the service was otherwise fine). My favorite app was the Rihan, a mixture of tomato and grilled eggplant in a basil sauce, garnished with feta cheese. We also shared the $5.95 Mohmoh, mushrooms and onions apparently sauteed in a lemon mint sauce. I say "apparently" because I assumed it was a tomato sauce until reading the menu description just now. It was fine but not groundbreaking. If you can imagine mushrooms in a light tomato sauce then you can imagine this dish. Two entrees appealed to me, both $14.95 and involving chicken and almonds wrapped in a crust and served with a special sauce. I asked the server what he preferred. I pointed to the first dish on the menu: "Oh very good!" And then to the second dish: "Oh REALLY good!" So of course I got the REALLY good one, the M'Sakhan (chicken and carmellized onions baked in a Tanour crust - whatever that is - seasoned with sumac and almonds and served in a saffron yogurt sauce). The woman who chose the restaurant whispered to me that she usually got that dish and that it was really good. (Note to future Kathy if you return to Dish Dash: she was getting the Beriani Dajaj. Note to vegetarian friends: the recommended veggie dish and the one my friend loved is the M'shakaleh.) I have to say I was pretty underwhelmed. The chicken actually looked and tasted like beef. I'm guessing it was dark meat, but still, I shouldn't mistake it for beef. The chicken onion mixture inside the crust just wasn't very flavorful at all. (Update: I just ate my leftovers and it was better than I remembered. The sauce adds a lot too.) Some of our party ordered the $6.95 Kenafeh - a pudding with sweetened cheese and pistachios, garnished with a Trisket-y grass crust of shredded filo dough. When I took a bite I was shocked at how not sweet it was. But then I discovered - too late - that you are supposed to pour some of the rosewater over it. Oops. It's a little frustrating for me to eat at a restaurant and not be able to suss out its ethnicity, but Dish Dash advertises itself as plain old Middle Eastern. (And looking up the names of the dishes online I still don't have a clue.) For how popular this place is with fairly high priced food I can name a handful of other restaurants serving better Middle Eastern food where you are more likely to get a table on a Saturday night: New Kapadokia (Turkish), Shalizaar (Persian), and De Afghanan (Afghan). read more

DishDash is a pretty decent take on Middle Eastern cuisine in the South Bay. Came here on a Tuesday night and the place was packed - good sign! I'm very spoiled when it comes to Mediterranean food - growing up in Berlin, Germany there are sooooo many authentic choices that my standards are high. DishDash does a good job in meeting those. "Mo, King of Kebab" ($23) is a Kufta Kebab with vegetables and either chicken or beef. My choice was beef and it was very tender and tasty. Good job. Although the plate was big the portion size wasn't. Filling though. The Bamieh ($23) is slow-cooked lamb with rice and vegetables - think of leg of lamb. Super soft and easy to peel off the leg. Tasty. Mashwi ($25) came on a big plate with king prawns and grilled seabass. I counted only 5 prawns but they were crisp and great for the taste buds. Overall nice place, a little cramped maybe with too many tables but the food is definitely good. Recommended. read more

DishDash - Franziskaner Weizenbier... check! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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My 200th Yelp review couldn't go to a more deserving place. DishDash has been my family's favorite "non-fancy" restaurant since we discovered it about a decade ago, and a trip home these days is never complete without a visit (or two). I've eaten a ton of Middle-Eastern food in my life and have yet to find a better collection of diverse, well-executed dishes than those you'll find at DishDash. If you're looking for the best recipes from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Lebanon (among other places), this is the place to be. There are plenty of vegetarian options as well as wraps (during lunch) and kabobs for the cautious eater. These are all great--the Rihana wrap with feta is my mother's favorite and the kabobs are very juicy--but you are much better off being adventurous and trying the more unique dishes. I can't tell you how many times I've moaned aloud and declared that the plate in front of me is my "new favorite." Here are my current go-to items: Appetizer: Maza Sampler. Sometimes you've just got to have a little bit of everything, and each of the items (hummus, babaganoush, tabouleh, rihan, m'nazaleh, khyar b'laban and falafel) is done very well. I can never get enough of the accompanying warm pita! Entrees: Zahra--I am a big lamb lover, and DishDash makes some of the best I've ever had. You can choose between lean cubes or the richer shank, but both are exquisitely prepared. The garlic and onions are cooked together with the yogurt sauce, creating nothing short of umami. M'shakaleh Vegetarian--perfectly-cooked layers of mushrooms, eggplant, cauliflower, and chunky tomatoes over rice with a more Indian-style, tomato-ey yogurt sauce. It was heaven on a plate when I was a vegetarian, and still one of my favorites! Biriani Dajaj--I've had this so many times that you'd think I'd be sick of it, but no! Marinated, charbroiled chicken breast under incredibly fluffy saffron rice, surrounded by a sea of aged yogurt sauce (this one is a bit more tart) with chickpeas, golden rasisins (SO good!) and potato cubes... it's delicious! Dessert: Kenafeh. Jerusalem's version of the Levantine version of cheesecake (did you catch that?) It's basically sweetened goat cheese in a shredded filodough coating that you pour rosewater syrup onto. It's not overly sweet but VERY tasty. Just trust me on this. Oh DishDash, I'm straight-up obsessed with you. read more

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I really want to love this place as much as everyone else, but I just can't seem to enjoy the flavors of the sauces. (I tried all of the sauces my party had and none blew my mind or was even close.) I thought this place was going to have similar flavors to Indian curry, especially masala but it's far from it! I ordered the Sambusak Dajaj because it sounded delicious from the menu. The sauce that came out looked like green shit. No joke. I was kind of disgusted because spinach shouldn't make such a muddy green color! Also, the taste wasn't too good IMO so I just ate the three scones by itself. I wish they had the cocktail menu online because there were two drinks I tasted that were really good. One had cranberries I think and the other had cucumbers. Both very light and girly. My girlfriend ordered the baklava and it was very enjoyable. BUT they gave us forks to eat with? Seriously, fork and ice cream DO NOT mix. Not sure if they ran out of spoons or what but we had to ask for some. Later that night I broke out in hives and it continued for the next three days!! Not sure what I was allergic to from DishDash but I am probably never coming back. read more

DishDash - Sambusak Dajaj - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The meat in the Mansaf is extremely tender and if you are a fan of whole milk yogurt, the sauce will be perfectly rich and creamy. Mmm, FULL FAT CREAMY DELICIOUSNESS. The salad with pomegranate vinaigrette is full of crunchy romaine and sprinkled with lots of citrusy ground sumac. I know olives don't come cheap, but I would love more than one green olive and one Kalamata olive. The pickles were a great addition and quite delish! My dining partner saved her pickle for last, and when she turned her head, they took away her plate without asking if she was finished, granted it was empty except for her remaining pickle wedge! Whoops! The Vegetarian Delight entree features a sampling of several delightful dips plus a hearty stack of pita. You really get your bang for the buck and it's so good! read more

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This place is a madhouse during the lunch hour. Once it hits noon, the crowds begin to line out the door and the fairly spacious restaurant feels so much smaller. Tip: arrive early, say, when they open at 11:00 am and you'll avoid the lunch crowds. If it's too crowded, go to Phuong Thao across the street that has quicker turnover. The food here is described as Middle Eastern and I'll be the first to admit that I'm not too much of an expert on this regional cuisine. I stuck with the Yelp recommendations. We ordered: Khyar B'laban - appetizer of cucumbers grated in a yogurt sauce and served with olives, pickles, and olive oil. Served with pita bread which I found just ok. Didn't seem warm or freshly baked. Mansaf - described as a lamb stew, it's more of an aged rich creamy yogurt sauce paired with rice and lamb chunks. Very flavorful, but also very heavy. Beriani Dajaj - the waiter warned us this dish would seem very similar to the Mansaf and it was. A similar rich yogurt sauce was paired with chicken breast, raisins, almonds, and potatoes. I actually liked the Beriani more than the Mansaf just because it had more varied ingredients and seemed less one dimensional. The chicken was very well prepared as were the potatoes....slightly crispy and hot in the inside. Service was excellent. We were never rushed and when it appeared that we didn't eat very much of our appetizer, the waiter offered to replace it with another dish we would love more. Glad to have finally come to this institution that has over 1500 Yelp reviews and a 4.5 star average. Lunch was very good, but it's definitely a rich and heavy meal. We probably should have paired one of the rice dishes with a shish kebob order. The rice entrees are definitely also a bit pricier than I expected. Each was about $12-15. To compare to another Middle Eastern rice dish, I still think I haven't found anything that comes close to comparing to the Halal combo plates in NYC....for $5. DishDash accepts credit cards, including American Express. read more

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Of the few times I've eaten lunch within the stretch of Murphy Avenue, it was either an average / mediocre experience (Thai Basil), or in a more specific example, ended up with a severe MSG poisoning from that Chinese restaurant that was so bad, I passed out one whole afternoon and evening, and it ruined my plans for the whole evening. I mean how do you tell your good friends that you can't make it to their dinner party because you had a nasty ass lunch and you passed out from the food (literally) and it weakened you so much you could do nothing but lie down, like the latest Hollywizzle celebrity slut on Sunset Blvd with a built in mattress on her back? (Like a professional habit that's hard to kick) I know nothing about Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food, but I must say DD was one helluva tight operation. Service was tip top and the food was supreme. The company that I was with dined at other semi equilvalent places and deemed DD to be by far the most traditional and authentic, having ordered similar dishes. The Mediterranean Maza was a killer appetizer where you scoop up samplers of "toppings" to go with your flatbread/pita. Makes you forget about bread and butter for a moment, or even bread with olive oil and vinegar and parsley/garlic. Never had or knew what falafel was until today, and these were very nicely done and compact. They're like meatballz, although I'm not sure how I would like my falafel with my spaghetti. Apparently the Falafel Drive In by Santanna Row is fantastic for that, although they don't have the variety like DD. My shish kebab was a nice lunch portion of perfectly marinated and grilled lamb. Not gamey at all, although it was a little bit past medium rare, and it came with strips of grilled bell pepper, carrot, and a big zucchini slice. Saffron rice was nice too, cooked well and not buttery/soggy nor does it have that artificial kinda sorta rice a roni WTF deal. Dessert was an orange spherish looking little crispy fried noodle thing with a very sweet cheese in the center. Crispy, toasty, sweet but not overpowering were the first things picked up by the senses. Get one order to share, otherwise they say a whole order, while a modest portion, may put you in a food coma for the rest of the day. So if you are looking to destroy productivity and lower company profits, order 6 or 7 of these for your teams ;-). A coworker today could not finish her lunch, and she asked for it to go. I swear, within like a minute, her lunch was wrapped up tightly, while people were waiting outside for tables. It did not take that long for the food to come out either. DD's kitchen did not seem very big, and yet they churn out the goods in decent time. This place was packed today at noon, and it is not hard to see why after eating here. This could be one of the top 3 restaurants along the strip, if not the best. I'm impressed! read more

Still a stellar Sunnyvale dining spot: awesome food and nice atmosphere. After lunch today with all my friends raving about their dishes and me experiencing my fave, I remember how much I love this place and am upgrading it to a full-on 5 stars. Cost to worth it ratio: 4 (great prices for the quality of food you get) Eve awards: best Sunnyvale dining spot, best grilled chicken and eggplant in a salad Highlights: - Chicken salad: HUGE hunks of grilled chicken with impeccable flavoring--just enough so it's tasty and not boring like some grilled chickens are but not overpowering. Grilled eggplant is another star here--slices that are so so soft and sweet. YUM! Definitely one of my favorite salads. - Space: they have since grown to take over the space next door as well which I noticed today also sports a pretty nice looking bar area complete with a long table with high stools parallel to the actual bar. I'll have to stop by for a drink sometime. - Menu: from kabobs (my friend was swooning over the lamb) to wraps to salads to entrees, they have it all - Wine: inexpensive list of decent choices by glass or bottle - Atmosphere: lively in a good vs an obnoxious way. - Location representation: this has been the only spot in downtown Sunnyvale that has wowed me--we need more like these. Lowlights: - Super duper crowded on weekday lunches, so you may have to wait a while or encounter rushed and not so attentive or accommodating service. Funny this was one of my first reviews I wrote in January of this year and now I'm updating it at the very end of the year. I'll definitely be back! read more

I've been waiting to review this worthy establishment for some time now. Been coming here for years and have been consistently impressed. It's going to be very crowded and you'll have to wait for up to an hour on a weekend evening, but don't be dismayed. When you arrive, you can leave your cell number and take a walk around the area. Or better yet, make a reservation. This is what you need to get: - Mediterranean Maza - A colorful sampling of Hummus, Babaghanouge, Tabouli, Rihan, M'nazaleh, Khyar B'laban and Falafel topped with fresh parsley and tomatoes with strips of fresh pickled turnips, pickled cucumbers and kalamata olives - Beriani - Tender chunks of beef, potatoes, almonds, raisins, garbanzo beans with a mixture of special spices, topped with aged-yogurt sauce served with rice. - Mansaf ( a Nomadic dish) - Tender chunks of lamb, cooked in aged yogurt, served with rice and topped with roasted almonds A word about the Mediterranean Maza: The hummus is gorgeously flavored (and hummus is practically impossible to get right), the tabouli is fresh and zesty, and the baba ghanouj buttery and smoky (this dish is the true divine purpose of eggplant). There are a couple of other lesser-known but amazing sides, like Rihan (tomatoes, grilled eggplant, ground almonds and feta in a fresh basil sauce), M'nazaleh, (a rich, juicy ratatouille-like blend of marinated and grilled eggplant, red bell peppers, tomatoes, and walnuts), and Khyar B'laban (Tzatziki sauce for all intents and purposes). Each side is better than the next, the falafel is crispy & hearty (which can't be said for many establishments), and to top it off, there are meaty, perfectly marinated kalamata olives and buttery roasted garlic cloves adorning each side. This appetizer alone is worth a journey. A word about the Beriani: The aged yogurt sauce is creamy and and alluring--I spoon it onto the mound of beriani (ie biryani) rice with its hearty chunks of beef, potatoes, garbanzo beans, and sweet golden raisins. In the past I've also ordered the Beriani Dajaj, but I find that the chicken chunks are a little too small and not quite as succulent as the beef, but not bad, and the rest of the dish makes up for any shortcomings. A word about the Mansaf: This is laid out almost identically to the beriani, but it doesn't have potatoes, and instead of beef or chicken, this dish has big chunks of melt-in-your-mouth lamb. The yogurt sauce is a bit more sour than the beriani, but the lamb makes the mansaf superior in flavor. It's just fantastic. All in all: Not every dish is a guaranteed winner--I've tried a few other dishes and a dessert or two (including the baklava) and have been less than impressed, but any good restaurant has its good and its meh. I can, however, use my name & reputation to vouch for the aforementioned dishes. There's a reason that DishDash is consistently rated on Yelp as the top restaurant in the South Bay. (It's not, but it's close) read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The food is consistent and there's so much to choose from! They have great vegetarian selections. For example, I love Zahra with whole pieces of cauliflower, onions and lamb chunks (you can choose the lamb shank as well) and they offer a vegetable only version as well. The sauce is so good and I get it with their rice (which also has little pieces of almonds that provide that nutty taste and crunchy texture) and I love that their cauliflower is not mushy or over cooked, with slices of crunchy onions, and their chunks of lamb is SO tender... Hubby loves their M'shakaleh which has layers of mushrooms, grilled eggplant, cauliflower, tomatoes, and rice, piled in the middle of plate served surrounded with a yogurt tomato sauce. I also do like their Mansaf which is similar with pieces of lamb in the bottom of pile of rice and surrounded by a creamy yogurt sauce... so it just depends if I want the cauliflower or not - and I think the Mansaf is a bit more tangy as their yogurt sauce is slightly different. My girlfriend had their Shawarma Chicken Salad which looked delicious and she loved it!! The problem is they have SO MANY YUMMY dishes and it's hard to just settle on one! The service is very nice - they made sure our water glasses are always full and I love they're constantly running around just making sure we're okay - taking away empty plates, etc. And I was there with my girlfriends just chatting away and even with a line out the door - they didn't rush us and told us to take our time. Love that! Definitely one of my favorite places - fun for celebrations or just for a get together with friends or enjoying yummy food with family.... read more

Hands down the best restaurant in south bay! Dash to the dish here hehehehe. Well, there's a problem to my lame creative line attempt, if you have to be here on a weekend night expect a wait. But if you are like me and don't mind a late dinner walk in after 9 and perhaps the wait won't be all that bad! I am vegetarian and I love love the Meditarranean Maza(for 2) sometimes hubby and me can be full just eating this and finishing off with the baklava. I have tried almost all the vegetarian entrees except the falafel and the cauliflower based zahra. I love love the M'shakaleh followed by the Sabanech. Hubby loves Bameih as he likes okra. Meals here tend to get pricey but leftovers taste as good as fresh food the next day, so no complaints ;) Service is excellent and they serve food real quickly. Except for waiting for a table, you don't really wait for your food. Only peev I have is that if it's a table for two, you will get a table really close to other tables as the two seaters are put in wherever there is space and you cannot have a conversation without it being loud enough for your neighbors. And in the weekends, there are sometimes women on girls night outs that get real lame by flashing their phones and cameras several times distracting the rest of us trying to gobble food before we crash after a tiring week :) read more

DishDash - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Yes as good as it gets....Dish Dashio as I call it, is probably one of the best restaurants in the bay area....Line is usually out the door on a typical weekend, luckily we had reservations. It was my first time here and I heard so many great things about this place so i had high expectations. Well it lived up to everything i had expected from the food to the great service! We didn't order appetizers but one of our friends ordered Hummus and said it was pretty good. We ordered the Zahra and Tabsi, any dish that has the lamb is a must! A lot of dishes come with the yogurt sauce which is really good. Almost everything here taste great, never did I hear from one person from our party of 10 that something tasted bad nothing but raves about their plate, it all depends what you are in the mood for. For desserts the Baklava is too die for! Now hurry up and Dash on over to Dish Dash! read more

DishDash - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I went to this place twice in the two weeks that I was in San Jose and I'm pretty sure if it was completely up to me I would've gone many many more times. I don't think I've ever craved a dish more than I've craved the Zahra. I would give this place a 4 star for the other dishes that I've had (Tabsi and M'Sakhan), but the the Zahra gets a 5 and the lamb shank version of the Zahra gets a bloody 5.5 because I almost cried while I was having it. I heard the mensaf is the same dish without the cauliflower but even as an avid meat eater, I felt that the roasted cauliflowers made the dish all the more fantastic. The place always seems to be packed and service first time was all right, but the second time was wonderful. Highly recommend! Wish this place opened up on the east coast, I would drive miles on miles for it. read more

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Tried their kabobs and mansaf, very delicious. I am repeat customer for this location. Food quality improved 30% compared to 3 years ago. One of the best in the neighborhood read more

The food is actually delicious, but the service takes it down a notch. Last thing I'll pay for is snotty attitude. If someone asks for how long it will approximately take to get seated, the answer isn't "We'll call you when you're up." No kidding. But if you must go.. the Shawarma wrap is delicious. read more

Now i know why this place is so popular! I loooovee Mediterranean food and this place is amazing. Came here on a weeknight and it was packed so keep that in mind (along with patience) when dining on the weekend...no thanks! If you like lamb, the Mansaf and Zahra were the dishes to get...tender pieces of lamb in aged yogurt and the other, slow-cooked lamb shank with basmatic rice and sliced almonds....delicious! Also the hummus and babaganoush (eggplant, tahini, olive oil dip) Definitely believe the hype...excellent, attentive service and great Cal/Mediterranean food! Will definitely return when in the area or try their Dish and Dash (for their shwarmas) location in Fremont. read more

Parking is hard to find on the main street where the restaurant is located so I just parked at the lot over where there was a MACY*s.... Definitely make a reservation here before you go...we had reservations for 10 people at 7:30 and got seated right away at 7:25....we cut everyone that was waiting in line which was awesome...this place looks small but is made up of different rooms...so really this place is good for groups... (Drink) Mango Laban $2.50 this drink you can definitely taste the mango ...a nice thick drink... (Appetizer) 1. Shawarma: seasoned, thinly sliced lamb, or chicken on a bed of hummus and seasoned with onions (Entree) 1. $19.95 Mo, the king of kebabs: shish taoak, kufta kebab with choice of shish kebab or tikal keba served with seasonal vegetables and rice 2. $16.95 Mansaf a nomadic dish: Tender chunks of lamb cooked in ages yogurt served with rice topped with roasted almond ***this was pretty yummy and full of flavor...i love how the rice include little bites of almonds =) Service was awesome although sometimes...the waiters were hard to find haha... read more

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I'm currently eating my DishDash leftovers from yesterday... mmmm :) I came here yesterday night with a few co-workers at around 6:30pm with reservations. We've been trying to find free time to come here all together for a few months now. But yesterday was the day when my co-workers introduced me to DishDash. We ordered the Mediterranean Maza for two people ($11.95). I wasn't quite sure what everything was on the plate, but it all tasted wonderful... hummus, tabouli, falafel, and some other things to dip the pita bread in. I got the Mansaf ($16.95). It came on this HUGE plate with a dome formed yellow rice with yogurt sauce around it. I didn't know where my lamb was and almost thought they gave me the wrong dish. But soon I found out that the lamb chunks were hidden inside the dome shaped rice!! mmmm... so good! The lamb was VERY tender!!! The yogurt sauce almost tasted like cream of mushroom soup! haha I was only able to eat half of my dish. Another co-worker got the Fatayer ($6.95), which tasted almost like an egg roll and a baklava with a really sweet syrup! And my other co-worker got something very similar to mine, but instead of lamb it was chicken! Everything was just delicious!!!! There was a lot of food and the portions were big. We also got pita bread with a dipping oil when we were seated at our table. Towards the end of dinner, I felt the waiter was trying to rush us to leave. I just thought that was a bit rude because we were enjoying ourselves, talking and catching up on things (which we don't get to do because of work). I can't wait to come here for lunch and try their wraps!! :D yummm!!! read more

4.5 STARS Every few months I have a dinner reunion with two very good friends who are also two former great bosses. We usually pick a place where 2 of us hasn't been before but 1 has and highly recommends. This formula has served us well. This time, we met for dinner at Dish Dash and had the perfect evening with great conversation and food. The complementary pita bread and dip is out of this world. CAUTION: It's addictive and you can fill up on it in no time. We started with the Maza sampler for two at the recommendation of our super helpful server. This included 6 spreads and falafel. 4 of the 6 spreads were excellent; the others were good. For entrees, one friend and I had the Mashwi (marinated grilled sea bass and prawns with rice and seasonal vegetables). She and I agreed it was deelish! The prawns were probably the best I ever had. My other friend had the lamb shawarma salad. She was pleased with it. We each had a glass of wine. I really liked the malbec that our server recommended. The others seemed satisfied with the wines recommended to them but a bit less enthusiastic. For dessert we had the sweet, nutty milk pudding with cardamon, pistachios, and almonds. It sounded heavenly but it didn't live up to its description and lacked flavor and substance. Food aside, the ambience is very nice and the service outstanding. read more

SOLID 4. Don't 4get to get the hot sauce and bread. If it gets too spicy, wipe the sweat off your 4head. Let's be real. I thought this place was called Diner dash. Do not get confused with the game where you want the customers to leave asap, the servers here are here to serve you. Constant bread flowing to your table, so good. But as I am reading the book "Deliberate church" by Mark Dever, I feel as if I need to make this post as dilberate and careful as I can. I cannot help but recommend you, yelper, my friend to get the Lamb kebab or the other lamb dish that has yogurt sauce on it. I could not help but think about the Lamb who was slain...Yes that was a reference to Christians. On the real though, the hummus and appetizer dish was SOOO GOOOD. Keep asking for bread and keep eating the dip. It is amazing. Some are cheesier than others, whereas some are sweeter. I think if you have a palate that likes certain tastes, then I suggest get the party platter. This place has the vibe of a date night and is pretty pricey. I came with my church friends and so I highly suggest you to share the meals. If you are germophobe or suffer with germophobia, then I hope you are hungry because the portions are rather large. The bad news is that the price tag is fairly high, so I suggest you be be aware of that. It is located in downtown sunnyvale, which is not the most active, but I'm sure you will enjoy the meal here. read more

Consistency and perfection. Throughout a decade. Hands down one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Bay Area.

I LOVE Dish Dash. Enough reviews have been written about how amazing this place is. There's not much more to say that hasn't already been written. In short, order the Mansaf. You won't be sorry. Want more to eat? Get any of the kebabs - all of the meat is so incredibly juicy and soooooooo flavorful. Want more lamb? You absolutely can't go wrong with the Bamieh, Zahra, and Sabanech. Appetizer? Get the maza sampler so you can get a little of everything. Basically, everything's delicious. The decor is fantastic. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. But, really, just get the Mansaf and all your dreams will come true. read more

DishDash - Mansaf with lamb shank - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Ordered the Mansaf based on all the review recommendations and oh man, was it creamy and delicious! Yellow flavorful cream with some sliced nuts, and small chunks of slow cooked lamb with just the right flavor and lots of rice to compliment. Large portions, saved for leftover later in the day and it was great. It definitely beat my expectations. Next time I am going to order the Beriani Dajaj as that looks like Mansaf's attractive sibling that I would like to get to know. read more

Awesome every time ! Great atmosphere and food. Consistent and delicious. Busy place yet worth the wait! Keep it up folks :) Much appreciated! read more

We made reservations for 10, but they were extra busy so we still had to wait an extra 30 minutes before we got seated. While we waited, we hung out at the bar area and I was surprised at how modern and trendy the whole place looked. I was intrigued with the Voluptuous ($8.50) because it's a cocktail with egg whites in it. The drink was a mixture of distillery 209 gin, lucid absinthe, strawberry agave nectar, and egg white. The bartender shook up the egg whites and it was surprisingly good! The whites leave a nice foam on top of the drink and adds a full-bodied flavor to the drink. It sounds weird, but give it a try - it's good! For dinner, they started us off with warm pita pockets with a side dipping sauce. The dipping sauce looked like an oil and vinegar concoction, but it was far from it. I'm not sure what it was, but it was thick and dark with a strange aftertaste - I wasn't a fan. For my main course, I ordered the Sultan Ibrahim ($19.95) - it's grilled seasonal filet of fish (mine was halibut), over roasted tomato and onion sauce, topped with lemon and garlic. I decided to go for a fish dish this time around because I almost always order beef, lamb, or chicken at Mediterranean restaurants. My fish was soo tender and flaky, and the thick tomato base complemented the dish really well. I had no regrets getting this dish! My husband ordered the Shish Taouk ($14.95) - basically a chicken breast shish kebab served with rice and grilled vegetables. It's your basic chicken kebab that you can get anywhere. I wasn't impressed by this and the chicken was a bit dry. Fellow yelper Arnold W. ordered the Zahra ($17.95) - lamb shank cooked with grilled cauliflower, onions, and garlic in a light yogurt sauce. WOW!! If I didn't get my fish dish, I definitely would have gotten this. If you love lamb, you will love this dish. It comes out falling off the bone, surrounded by a lovely, creamy yogurt sauce. All the flavors worked well together. I thought the execution of this dish was perfection. Our server was super nice and attentive! The Lakers game was on so we asked him if it was okay to change the channel, and he couldn't have been more pleased. He even said, "I was waiting all night for someone to ask me that!". Some of our friends chatted him up about the game since he was a huge Lakers fan himself. A delicious meal in good company. Mmmm :) read more

I'm actually really surprised I have not reviewed this place yet. This is by FAR my absolute favorite Persian restaurant! Ok, I can sense some criticism coming. I get it, maybe this is not authentic Persian food, or maybe its a horrible mix in a way that you can't even tell where it is from but it is definitely as un-Persian as it gets. Well, I wouldn't know because I'm not Persian nor have I really claimed to have authentic Persian food. All I know is that this place is downright DELICIOUS. Every dish comes out with the most amazing flavors I've ever tasted and it is always rich and full of that "makes your tummy happy" goodness you can't describe sometimes. Seating is difficult and advanced reservations are recommended, but overall great restaurant, great service and fantastic food. read more

This is my new favorite mediterranean place!! I'm not usually a huge fan of mediterranean food, but I absolutely loved DishDash. There was a long line when I got there, so I'm really glad my brother made a reservation. We had five people, and started off with the Mediterranean Maza appetizer (for four $17.95 ), and it was a great sampling of their other appetizers. The warm pita bread was definitely a highlight for me. I couldn't stop eating it. For my entree, I had the Mashwi ($20.95) which was grilled prawns and seabass in a lemon-cumin sauce. The seabass was perfectly cooked and the prawns seemed very fresh. We had a few orders of Mansaf ($16.95) which was lamb cooked in aged yogurt over rice. This dish was excellent! I loved the aged yogurt, and it went very well with the warm pita bread. My friend had the Bamieh($17.95) or lamb cooked in tomato sauce and the sauce was also very flavorful. It's been a while since I've liked everything I had in a meal, and I can't wait to go back~ read more

Yummy! I used to work for a Doctor who would always order us lunch here at the office & at first I wasn't too interested but after trying their Shish Taouk (or was it the Kebab?..don't recall) I really liked it that it opened my mind to try new, diff. types of foods from various cultures! The last time I went here was with my family and cousin and it was even great for leftovers! I believe I got the Beriani Dajaj dish and it was so yummy, I love their yellow rice and veggies mixed w/chicken. I don't recall what my cousin got, but it was so good because of the yogurt sauce that was on it! yummm... BTW, this place is in downtown SV and it always looks packed. You're better off trying to find parking at Macy's across the street. read more

Finally made it in to this place after having it on the list to try for a few years. This place is totally delicious. Truly so tasty!! Highly recommend to everyone, and to anyone who is looking for a place to take guests. They have a very varied menu that is great for a diverse crowd of diners from vegetarian to non. My personal favorite is the Zahra - cauliflower in a yogurt sauce that is just spectacular in its flavor profile. They have some really great Turkish coffee as well, its strong and tasty - and when I add sugar and a little bit of cream it takes me back to the goodness of the Dickens Faire turkish coffee that I love. Everyone I have taken here loves it, and the portions are very generous. Everything tastes fresh and is nicely cooked. This is definitely on my list of "Must Eats" and since I first wrote this review I return at least once a month. read more

Amazing. Spectacular food and service Lidivina rocked as our server. Good food spot on. Lamb shank oooooooo ahhhhh yum. Halibut oh oh oh sooooo good. You have got to get the Baklava crumble ---- served over Tahitian vanilla ice cream - beyond awesomeness read more