My family and I frequent a lot of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants, whether it's a sit…read moredown restaurant or takeout--and Sahara might just be the best we've ever had! We heard good things about Sahara and decided to check it out yesterday; and it exceeded expectations. I had the beef kebab plate, while my mom and brother had the chicken kebab plate. We loved how they had complimentary snacks (olives, cheese, and cucumber) and also that the plate came with either soup or salad. The meat dishes were so flavorful and honestly the best we've had at any restaurant. They gave a lot of meat too; 8 pieces each dish. The baba ghanoush was also great. Last but not least, Mary, our server, was extremely pleasant and attentive. We can't wait to go back!

How many times have I driven past this restaurant and never noticed? A lot, but now that I'm…read moreacquainted, well, that's going to change. My first impression was how friendly everyone is, both employees and customers. I also noticed the aroma of mesquite smoke, which is a principle difference between their food and many others that use gas grills. The wonderful lady at the counter welcomed me and suggested the split kabob plate with half each beef and chicken. She also gave me the lunch and dinner menus to peruse. I grabbed a table and didn't wait long before my order was ready. Lots of rice pilaf, hummus, and tabouli. Additionally, there was a portion of garlic sauce. The portion of meat was equally impressive. I was still afflicted with recent dental work so I had to eat slowly and carefully. Their food is very crushable if not for that. They also quarter the pita bread which allows easier dipping or making mini wraps. Anyhow, I'm sure I'll be back sooner than later to try the Lula (aka koubideh), lamb, and other unique house specials. The essence of wood smoke is especially good, so that's a high mark. 4.5 overall My only criticisms are the rice could have been warmer, and the sauce more garlicky.

This is my fa restaurant for Mediterranean Food. can't compare to others . great service and great…read morequality of food. I have been coming here for over 10 years!!

The Mediterranean Grill is located at 105 North Hill Avenue #101 Pasadena California 91101. It is a…read moresmall, popular eating establishment. It is located with a number of other restaurants. The location is very visible as you drive north or south on Hill. Parking is available in a number of different areas. They have their own parking lot alongside the edge of the building. There is also street parking that is usually available along the side street. Upon entering the patio area of this building you will notice outside seating with umbrellas. The Mediterranean Grill is located in suite 101. When you enter you walk through the inside seating to the counter to place your order. I had a number of questions concerning their menu and the gentleman at the register was very helpful in giving me suggestions of different dishes I might enjoy. I ordered a number of items so that I could get an understanding of their menu. I decided to order three items. A salad and two dinners. As I sat down to wait for my order, a staff member brought over a small salad and a small bottle of water for me to enjoy while I was waiting. I found out that the salad was a shirazi salad. It was bright and refreshing. The lemon and olive oil dressing was perfect along with the chopped onions, marinated cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley. Enjoyable! I picked up my carefully packaged order and was on my way home. I was eager to try some new flavors. The aroma of the food was still present as I opened each of the three items. The Greek salad with chicken had a great flavor. There were large chunks of lightly fried chicken pieces, with fresh cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, lettuce, onions, with their special olive and lemon dressing. This salad is a full meal, very satisfying. The chicken platter with white meat included rice, a marinated cucumber salad, a tomato, and jalapeno. I had a choice of with seeds or without and I decided to spice it up and ordered with the seeds. There is definitely a lot of food . then one dinner. I found out that it tasted good the next day. Their special sauce is amazing. The beef skewer was very tender and filled with flavor. The meat had been marinated and tasted great both warm and cold the following day, as did the other items. I was so intrigued by the menu that I went again for the gyro roll and the falafel platter. Both were well worth the return visit. Highly recommend the flavorful food at Mediterranean Grill! Their service, recipes, and food are well worth the visit. I look forward to returning to experience more items on the menu.

super good food! best lamb chops I've ever had and pita was hot and fresh! i will most definitly be…read morecoming back!!

We hadn't heard about the golden Skwer before we were looking for a banquet hall for my mom 60th…read morebirthday. Reached out and promptly received a call from Carla she was great with giving all the information of everything that is included with booking with them, right off the bat I loved speaking with her she was super friendly even with just speaking over the phone and very nice and friendly when we met to confirm details. everyone in her staff was very friendly. Banquet hall is beautiful in itself, food was amazing we had so many people compliment on how good the food is(mind we we hadn't tried till day of event) we booked because of Carla We strongly recommend the golden Skewer, couldn't be more happy with the venue and service and FOOD.

Zephyr in Pasadena is an absolute gem. This family-run business truly captures everything you hope…read morefor in authentic Mediterranean food incredible flavor, generous portions, and the kind of warm hospitality that reminds me of being back in mediterranean. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by the kindest people who genuinely care about their customers and take so much pride in what they do. The food is outstanding every dish is bursting with fresh, rich, authentic Mediterranean flavors that taste homemade and crafted with love. On top of that, the portions are huge, making it an amazing value. Exceptional service, delicious food, and such a lovely family atmosphere. Zephyr is one of those rare places that feels special from start to finish. Highly recommend! I recommend there kebab dishes, and the cabbage salad was so good I took one home! I will be back and make sure to take pictures of the food before I eat it

Zephyr is a hidden spot in Pasadena. It has a large side area for hookah, and a housekike indoor…read morearea with rooms for privacy. Zephyrs service is good, with hookah and food being delivered quickly. I had a parking incident in the front where another customer hit my car, and the response from the owner was subpar. I could barely get help finding the person. Even then I felt treated with disrespect. Go for the hookah, and hang out. Probably not a good idea to drive there.

I've eaten my way around Pasadena a lot and can honestly say this is probably the only good meal…read morethat can you get for $10. The restaurant is never that busy, but don't let that fool you, because every time I've passed by, it's mostly people grabbing takeout. Their menu is very limited. I got the beef-lamb shawarma. For 6 inches, it's not a ton of food but it's a fair amount. There was a good amount of beef and lamb which was cooked really tender, and I liked the combination of sauce and vegetables they used. The taste wasn't overwhelming and I don't think it needed anything additional. They even have Sriracha sauce on the side which I used and it added a nice flavor kick. Definitely will be back when I want something small, good value and convenient.

I've driven past this place so many times and always thought about trying it, so I finally went out…read moreof my way to stop in. I asked which wrap was better--chicken or lamb--and he told me honestly, both are amazing and popular. In my head I was thinking, "yeah, okay... we'll see." I ended up getting a 6" of each to try, and he wasn't lying. Both wraps were incredible. The pita had a light, crisp texture, and the meat was super tender and full of flavor. I'm really glad I gave this place a shot--I'll definitely be back. I also had the chance to meet the owner, who was very welcoming and kind. He shared that he's from Syria, which I really respected due to the authenticity.

LOVE IT HERE Love how nice the staff is how and fast this…read moreplace is Thanks for good food

Careful to those who used doordash app for doordash's credits, this place refused to print/…read moreprovide me a receipt for my orders. I tried asking for a receipt, one of the staff said, "we don't give receipt. " i only tried this place because of doordash offer. For the price i paid for the chicken kabob, there's so many better option. I should have just stick with massis at the mall. The chicken kabob is some what dry, the chicken is nor tender or juicy. At least it's not burn. Nothing is wrong with the rice, but i preferred the basmati rice massis used. However, I'm not sure why the rice is mixed with many piece of noodles. I hate when it puts the container sauce on top of the rice and not outside. I believe it's chili and garlic sauce. How would I know if the container is contaminated or not. Not sure why it is on top of the rice and not outside the to go container. The picture look better than what I actually got. In the picture, the chicken kabob look round and whole, what I actually got look like the whole piece of chicken got cut in half. The salad is room temperature. For sure, it isn't cold. Parking here is very challenging. I also got the wrap for 12 something. Honestly, 13.99 pho would have been a better choice for me. The order was made quick. I got my order to go, not much of the interaction for the service to have any opinion about it. I came here by chance, tried it, it did not made me feel wow on either its' price and its' food. I find no value in it, therefore, i won't be back. I don't know if other customer got their receipt, the staff here refused to give me mine.

Best healthy, food and delicious and time. When you order online the recommended 100%.read more

the food is awesome I love it it is soooo good a and the…read moreworkers are nice I love it the rice is amazing the kofta and the baba ganoush

My first time going there didn't know what to get Aime was helpful and help me choose a delicious…read moreplate food was fire I recommend this place will be going back soon thank you Aime for your help and your great service

No Persian style Taste…read more cooking none Just a name it's Persian At least should cook the meat enough to not stay red inside

We came here for Lunch, we had the Chicken Kebob special with A drink for $12,99 the chicken is so…read moremoist and the salad is fresh, also the beef kebab is delicious. They have plenty of of table and chairs and they have hookah in their menu. They started offering happy hour which hat great variety. They have great service and want to shout out the Ethan for an amazing service.

Super disappointed. We ended up getting a plate combo, chicken skewer with an added beef skewer, it…read morecame with rice, hummus, salad and grilled veggies. The chicken was extremely overcooked. Super dry. As if it had been sitting on the grill all day. The beef skewer had a weird taste, almost like the protein itself had gone bad...like it was sour, very off putting but somehow it got cooked anyways. The zucchini was raw yet charred (too high temp, not enough steam to soften it) the Greek salad had no feta or olives, pita bread store bought not toasted or warmed though looked like it even came in the store bought bag. Hummus tasted fine. This was a to go order maybe dining in is better I don't know but unfortunately I don't think we will try it again. Can't talk about service or ambiance, I'm sure everyone there is super sweet.

Drove by several days ago to walk around San Gabriel x Valley with friends after dinner and boba…read more While we were too full to try anything, one spot that stood out to me was this 土家酱香饼. Lo and behold, thanks to Christina the business exists on here and has been christened "Jiang Xiang Bing Guy"! Although he was working solo that day, when I decided to return on an empty stomach, he had an assistant helping with seasoning and chopping up the 酱香饼. There were about five folks waiting by the time I got there Sunday evening. The guy with the blue UCLA hoodie was purposefully putting on a show, since he had two phones set up for streaming. Every now and again, when he gets a request from someone, he would say "OK no problem!" and continues with kneading, rolling, and transferring the dough to the big ol' frying machine. At $10 per order, perhaps a part of the cost is the spirited mini-interactions. After paying via Venmo, I showed the gal my phone. 他是老板 she said jokingly as she handed me the food. I had mine mild, and honestly it was a delightfully crispy and savory snack for a cold winter evening.

On Christmas day while heading up San Gabriel Blvd, I saw a guy making food on the back of a white…read moreModel X. Intrigued and a lover of street foods, I went last night to check it out hoping he was at the same spot and he was! (Honestly San Gabriel Superstore parking lot be popping with bomb street food stalls and trucks over these past years). The guy was calling his food a Chinese pizza but it's actually a Chinese street food called Jiang Xiang Bing(酱香饼) which basically means "saucy pancake". If you can't speak Chinese(don't worry he does understand English though but he spoke to me in Mandarin by default lol), just give him $10 and he will give you a portion. If you don't have cash, he has QR codes for digital payments and once it goes through you can hear his phone notification from his car. When he's done making the bread and ready to chop it, he will ask you how spicy you want it. You can say "xiao la" for mild or say yes and nod your head for the regular spicy lol. The pan fried flat bread was crispy and the sweet and spicy soy bean sauce really went well with it, I'd get it again!!!