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    Falafel Flare

    4.4 (327 reviews)
    ModerateFalafel, Burgers, Wraps
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Combo Platter (front), GYRO PLATTER(back)
    Mai S.

    Food is 3 stars but taking off one star as they didn't give us pitas. I usually go to dish n dash near by so wanted to see if this place is as good as the reviews say but wasn't up to 4.5 stars. we got combo platter(chicken & gryro) & gyro platter for takeout. Ordering was easy with kiosk and food was ready after 10 mins. We confirmed we have sauce, napkins and utensil and drove back home. But when we opened the box, we realized they didn't give us any pitas.. food was just enough to fill me up (80% without pitas) but meat was too salty. The sauce they gave us was yum yum sauce which only makes it more salty.. I thought they usually give spicy chillies& yogurt sauce? Mango lassi tasted good but a bit small portion. The person who brought us food was nice so overall I would give 3.5 stars but taking off 1 as they forgot to give us pitas for both of our meals.

    Chicken Platter: hummus, special sauce, chicken, rice and salad and pita in next picture.  I ate a couple of bites but perfect quantity
    Jasmine W.

    I just picked up food from here Friday, around 5:30 pm. It wasn't busy, but I saw food reviews on yelp and stopped for Starbucks and noticed this place. I have to say it's one of the BEST! I got the chicken platter and it's literally so delicious that I had to write a review immediately. I'm so happy I stopped and tried this and will definitely be back. Great ambiance, the staff is friendly and the food is amazing.

    Chicken Platter
    Emery N.

    I ordered the Chicken Platter. It had hummus, pita, chicken, and some salad. I chose to get it mildly spicy. It was spicy for me. I'm not good with spice so I recommend non-spice lovers to get spicy. I enjoyed it. The chicken was marinated well and not too salty and sweet. The hummus tasted great with the pita. The salad helped to balance out the meal. My meal came out quickly. There's a lot of parking outside. I came in on a Sunday afternoon. My friend and I were the only ones there. Definitely a great place to meet friends, family, or go on a date!

    Chicken Platter
    kelsey

    I heavily recommend the chicken platter, its my go to every time! My only complaint is that I wish they still included tzatziki sauce .

    Sarah V.

    My friend and I shared their the flame platter, which is a combination of the gyro, chicken, and falafel on top of rice with pita and hummus. We also ordered a side of fries. Once ordering, there is quite a bit of a wait, so I wouldn't come here if you're in a big rush. Lunch on the weekdays seem to be pretty filled but clear out around 1 PM. The gyro, falafel, pita and hummus were definitely standouts for me. The falafel has a thinner, crisp exterior, which I actually prefer because I feel like you can actually taste the falafel. I think they butter their pitas too, which makes it have better flavor. On the other hand, I did feel like the chicken was pretty dry, the rice was a little under seasoned (works when you bite everything but tastes a little bland on its own), and the fries could use a couple more minutes in the fryer. Overall, pretty solid place. I can see why people would come here during lunch. I'd probably just get the gyro lunch platter with a side of falafel next time but am glad I got to try a bunch of things

    Chicken Wrap
    Shirley N.

    Our 19th hole was here after a round of golf at nearby Sunnyvale Golf Course. The eight of us sat outdoors at one of two picnic tables. Ordering process - either with the cashier at the counter or at the self kiosk. If you order at the counter you're given a number. Later our order was brought to us. Hubby and I took an quick look at one of several laminated menus on the counter. He went with the grilled chicken salad and I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap. The orders were very similar. Hubby's was minus the wrap but same ingredients. Both were tasty and very generous. My wrap was very messy to eat as the yogurt dressing kept running down my fingers. Located in a strip mall. Ample parking. Tip; check in on Yelp for a piece of baklava.

    Combo platter (they have togo boxes on the side if you can't finish it!)
    Eunice T.

    It's a very unassuming restaurant. I thought I was in the wrong place at first because I was confused by the vibe of the place. Without reading the reviews, I would've thought it was an overpriced, fast-food type of place. You order by yourself via the kiosk (no one was at the cashier counter when we arrived). Then, choose your own table and sit down. Since we were quoted a 15 min-ish wait, my bf and I decided to make a quick run to Lucky's first. When we came back, we just chose a random table to sit down. The lady working there took notice and brought us our plates & utensils. Everything else is pretty much self-serve. I love that they have to-go boxes on the side. It made it easy for me to do portion control (by reminding me that I can just take leftover home). I thought that the entrees were a bit pricey though (~$18). The portion and quality of the entrees were not bad, but I've had better shawarma platters.

    Kimberly L.

    We were looking for good gyros nearby and my daughter found this place. We got there super early to pick up dinner and was greeted promptly as we entered. They have a kiosk in the front, which made the ordering quite easy. We were able to order and leave to pick up some other items in the same complex since they would text us when our order was ready. We ordered: - Falafel Wrap - Gyro Wrap - free baklava with yelp check in The owner was super friendly when we picked up the food to go. Both wraps were filled to the brim and very saucy which we love. Flavors were spot on as well. The baklava tasted great as well. More honey than what we normally have. That made it taste better. We will definitely be back.

    Very delicioud mango lassi, would definitley get this again.

    Great service and super nice staff. Enjoyed this delicious mango lassi on a hot day and the food was amazing

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    5 months ago

    Chicken shawarma wrap was 10/10 I ordered mine spicy. Definitely worth the drive from San Jose. Will be back asap

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    Ask the Community - Falafel Flare

    Is this place halal?

    Yes it is halal

    How is the parking here?

    This place has got enough parking. They are in same complex of other restaurants and groceries

    Just tried calling, but no answer. Are you open tomorrow 2/21? Heard the owners are Muslim and I'd like to support them?

    Is either the falafel or beef gyros gluten free?

    Hi Lisa, Both our falafel and gyros are gluten-free. Try em out!… Read more

    Can you make any of the burgers chicken? For example, can the badmaash burger be chicken instead of beef?

    Hi Zia, Absolutely, we make the burgers beef, chicken, veggie, salmon.

    What kind of oils do you use in your cooking and salads etc? Thank you

    Hi! We use olive oil for our salads, and Chef's Quality Frying Oil for frying. Hope this helps.… Read more

    Hi, when will this business reopen? Thanks!

    Thank you very much for your inquiry. After our successful soft launch in March, we will be having our grand opening in June. Please stay tuned for future updates!

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    Maya Kitchen - Indian authentic maharastrian cuisine

    Maya Kitchen

    4.7(83 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Based on the dishes we tried, I don't think I'd recommend this place. My friends and I shared the…read moredahi batata puri, chinese bhel, and ragda pattice. The best of the bunch was the dahi batata puri, but it still didn't quite hit the spot. It was definitely on the sweeter side and I felt like the dahi/yogurt wasn't as creamy as I prefer. The chinese bhel was okay, but didn't have much flavor. Lastly the ragda pattice had so much potential. The flavor was there, but it was insanely spicy- even as someone with a med/high spice tolerance. You could feel the burn traveling down to your stomach. All of us found it unbearable and worse of all felt the affects for a day after. Perhaps we ordered the wrong dishes but after the all the discomfort of the meal- I don't feel inclined to return.

    I'm not one to write negative reviews often, but this experience at Maya Kitchen Food Truck in…read moreSunnyvale-Cupertino Border warrants it. Yesterday, I ordered a Vada Pav, Shalimar Egg Mughlai (on their recommendation from their list of egg dishes), and a Veg Frankie -- and honestly, none of it lived up to the hype(5 stars currently) or price point. Vada Pav: It was okay. The "mirchi" served alongside was literally a raw Thai green chili. Really? At least pan-fry it with some salt and oil to enhance the flavor. For over $10 with taxes, this was already pricier than better Vada Pavs you can get at places like Elco Drive, and yet it offered nothing exceptional. Frankie: This one made me genuinely angry. It was a soggy maida roll stuffed with the same aloo masala from the Vada Pav, plus a few sad shreds of cabbage. That's it. And they had the audacity to charge $12 for it. ($1.50 for cheese, lol I am glad we didn't add)This isn't a Frankie -- it's a lazy repackaged Vada Pav with no flavor or creativity. They threw in some pickled jalapeños on the side, which only added confusion. If you're running a fusion menu(well partially), at least mention it upfront instead of misleading customers. Egg Shalimar Mughlai: At $13, it was passable but still not impressive. The bun on the side was not toasted or anything. Better than the Frankie, but nothing I'd recommend or return for. I was so excited for trying this place but, overall, this place is overpriced, underwhelming, and frankly disappointing. If your Vada Pav and Frankie are practically identical, maybe inform customers before they order both. I wouldn't recommend Maya Kitchen -- save your time, appetite and money and go somewhere else. Thank me later.

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    Maya Kitchen
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    Falafel and Things - NYC Chicken & Gyro Combo Over Rice - @rayz

    Falafel and Things

    4.8(165 reviews)
    12.9 mi
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    I tried the chicken gyro and the house original falafel, and it was delicious. The chicken was…read moreflavorful and perfectly cooked, and the falafel was fresh and crispy. Everything tasted homemade and well seasoned. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

    Why 3 stars? Because I was just so sad about my flavorless chicken…read more --- --- --- I was staying at the Courtyard Marriott and was so excited to see a food truck with 4.8 stars less than a mile away. I had just flown in that day from Houston and I wanted dinner, but I was on central time and ready to go to bed early, so I didn't want to sit down in an actual restaurant. A food truck, not to mention a highly rated food truck was the perfect solution for what I needed. I couldn't resist the NYC Chicken Tikka Masala, because I enjoy all four words of that dish, so what could go wrong? The guy made it for me and handed me this thick boy to-go box, which I promptly walked to my rental car and opened up to see a 10/10 visually appealing heaping meal. And then I took a bite and.... where was the flavor? I took another bite. Same thing. And another. And another. Bland tikka masala?? How does this happen? After I had several bites, I came to the conclusion that it tasted like chicken dipped into water. There was literally no taste to the sauce. Was an ingredient forgotten? Did I come to close to closing time (30 minutes)? I really don't know. I enjoyed the pita bread and the salad concoction, but I will forever be bummed thinking about the alternative places I almost visited before choosing to grab dinner here.

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    Falafel and Things - NYC Gyro over Rice - @rayz

    NYC Gyro over Rice - @rayz

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    Iraklis - Fri/Sat Special - Mansaf: Lamb Shank w/ yellow rice, fermented yogurt, pickles ($23.99) - BOMB!

    Iraklis

    4.7(561 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Can't believe I haven't written a review for Iraklis yet! I've tried quite a number of things on…read morethe menu, and have thourugly liked just about everything! My favorites include the shawarma lamb wrap damascus style, falafel tacos, the original chicken shawarma wrap, and of course the pickles and toum. I also really enjoyed the Fatteh. You can't really go wrong with anything here, it's just about what your personal favorites are. The owners are so kind and friendly, always chatting with everyone in the restaurant, they create a very warm and welcoming environment, and you can tell they really care about what they do.

    We got two different vegetarian wraps to go: the Lebanese fries wrap and the falafel wrap. To our…read moresurprise, the fries wrap was the better of the two, as the garlic aioli and whatever other flavors were added made it tasty. It definitely could have used the coleslaw and pickles promised by the menu but they weren't in evidence. That was the problem with the falafel wrap, too: the menu promised hummus, cabbage & tomatoes salad, and pickled turnips, but those ingredients weren't anywhere to be seen. There was some lettuce instead, but lettuce is a poor substitute as it just becomes immediately soggy and adds no flavor. If you've ever had falafel in Israel, you will be disappointed by the falafel here, unfortunately. (Israeli falafel shops each make at least a dozen toppings from family recipes, so you put as many veggies and sauces in as you can to create a flavor party in your mouth.)

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    Interior décor

    Iraklis - Mango Lassi ($3)

    Mango Lassi ($3)

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    Mangal Turkish Grill - Lamb Shish Kabob Plate ($34), ordered the meat cooked medium rare.

    Mangal Turkish Grill

    4.7(556 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    One of my favorite Turkish restaurants in the area…read more I've tried the outdoor seating where you cook your meats yourself kind of like Korean BBQ, but Turkish version. I've also tried their indoor seating where you can order the food off the menu. I love the appetizers, the main dishes and I always finish my dinner with cold baklava and a Turkish coffee. I love the interior design, with the images of popular Turkish places like Istanbul and others, you feel like you are in Turkey. The staff is the kindest there is in the service industry. Everyone is polite, welcoming and work quickly even when there's a rush of customers. This place is a must try!

    I don't usually write negative reviews--mostly because I do my homework and tend to choose places…read moreI'm genuinely excited about. This one was disappointing enough to feel worth documenting. My boyfriend and I ended up here after attempting to go to Treehouse nearby (which had an hour wait--unsurprising given the concept). This restaurant was a short walk away, which actually worked out well given how congested the area was, and we walked in optimistic. The space itself is very large, but nearly empty for a weekday evening. It felt family-owned and casual, which I usually love--many of my favorite restaurants fall into that category. Unfortunately, the experience didn't reflect that warmth. We were given a different menu than other diners, which immediately felt odd. Service wasn't overtly rude, but it was noticeably unwelcoming--almost a "why are you here?" tone rather than hospitality. We ordered hummus and feta, both of which were surprisingly expensive for the portion and quality. We were told bread would arrive automatically with the hummus, but it didn't--despite asking multiple times. When it finally arrived, it was poorly cooked and no longer served any purpose, as we were already well into the meal. Despite the restaurant being far from busy, our mains took about 30 minutes. One dish--a kebab--was fine but very forgettable for a $30+ price point. My dish, dumplings in a yogurt-based sauce, was honestly inedible. I left it untouched and mentioned that it didn't taste good. The response was simply, "Oh, so you don't want a box?" No attempt to fix the issue or even acknowledge it. What sealed it for me was the overall condition of the place. Dirty cutlery, a generally rundown interior, and a lack of attention to cleanliness made it uncomfortable to eat there. I'm not picky about ambiance when the food and service deliver--but here, nothing quite worked together. The whole experience felt very turn-and-burn, as if the restaurant relies on proximity to a popular area rather than repeat customers. I left feeling like unless you're part of a specific in-crowd, this isn't a place that's trying very hard to win you over. Personally, I wouldn't return, and I wouldn't recommend it--especially given the pricing and the many better options nearby.

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    Mangal Turkish Grill - Combo Appetizer ($18), clockwise from bottom: babaganoush, hummus, atom, ezine peyniri.

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    Combo Appetizer ($18), clockwise from bottom: babaganoush, hummus, atom, ezine peyniri.

    Kabob Fusion - Hummus and pita, my dad loves this

    Kabob Fusion

    4.7(320 reviews)
    10.2 mi

    - Fresh and tasty food all across the board. We had gyro wrap, Texan style burger, chicken and beef…read morekubideh and manto dumplings. I'll go into detail for each: - the kubideh combo (chicken and beef) were the juiciest and fresh kabobs you'll find around. Serves with very well made white rice that'd be delicious on its own - Texan burger was so rich and juicy with a spectrum of flavor that'll make you overeat - the manto dumpling was easily the best one I've had though I haven't had too many this one definitely was cooked to perfection - very friendly staff that goes out of their way to ensure customer satisfaction - it's a clean, well kept and cozy place to sit - nice outdoor seating with effective heating - bathroom is also clean

    This review is long overdue, but I feel obligated to share our experience so other families know…read morewhat to expect from Kabob Fusion. My family and I, two adults and two young children, came here during Ramadan for iftaar. Before arriving, I specifically called ahead to ask whether we needed to come early because I understood restaurants can become very busy during iftaar time. I was told that arriving 10 to 15 minutes before iftaar would be perfectly fine and that our food would be ready around the time of breaking fast. Based on that reassurance, we came about 20 minutes before iftaar expecting a smooth experience. Instead, the moment we walked in, it felt like we were invisible. The restaurant was crowded but not chaotic. We sat down and waited while servers walked past us repeatedly without acknowledging us. Eventually, I had to flag someone down myself just to place an order. I even asked directly how long the food would take because we were fasting all day and had two small children with us. The server confidently assured us the food would arrive around iftaar time. That never happened. When iftaar finally arrived, all we received were dates and water. No appetizers, no main dishes, nothing. We continued waiting while table after table around us received their food. Meanwhile, our children became increasingly upset and hungry. Anyone with young kids knows that after a full day of fasting, asking them to wait another 20, 30, even 50 minutes is nearly impossible. Our kids were crying, exhausted, and confused as they watched other families eat while we sat there with empty plates. What made the situation worse was the complete lack of honesty and accountability. Every time we asked about our order, we were told, "It's coming soon." Then eventually the server disappeared entirely for nearly 20 minutes and avoided us altogether. A woman later approached us, but instead of apologizing or taking our concerns seriously, she became dismissive and defensive. By this point, nearly 50 minutes had passed since we ordered, and she still insisted we "shouldn't complain" (in Farsi) because the food would come "soon." That response was honestly more upsetting than the delay itself. A simple apology, honesty, or basic compassion toward a fasting family with small children would have gone a long way. We eventually left the restaurant feeling humiliated, disrespected, and deeply disappointed. What saddened me most is that this happened during Ramadan, a month centered around patience, generosity, hospitality, and good character. In Afghan culture and Islamic ethics, guests are supposed to be treated with dignity and care, especially during iftaar. Halal is not only about the food being permissible. Halal is also about honesty, fairness, respect, and how people are treated. Sadly, this restaurant failed in all of those areas. We will never return, and I cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for respectful service or a welcoming family environment.

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    Left side seating

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    BBQ Lamb Chops

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