Was hungry and needed a quick bite. Haven't been here forever. Got the regular falafel sandwich…read more the marinated pink cabbage was a bit salty. The falafel was excellent and crunchy. Hummus in sandwich was good. Bought a package of pita bread. They have the freshest. For $3..

Was excited to eat here based off the good reviews. I was extremely disappointed. The staff was…read moreincredibly rude, shawarma was unseasoned, watery, more liquid than solid and slimy. The pita bread was flour-y and chewy. Could not eat inside due to heat and smoke. On top of all of this, I was forced to wait over 40 minutes for this meal.

This place is awesome!!!! The closest to Israeli falafel I've had in the city…read more The staff are also super nice and the place is cute.

Sadly, what started as quite possibly the best hummus place in San Francisco, has taken a turn for…read morethe worse. I went for hummus and shawarma and it was not as it was a year ago. Chicken had very little flavor and the texture was like it had been on the grill for two days. The hummus was bland and tasted like the oil was rancid. And the prices...!!! I am very sad for this once spectacular restaurant to have gone so far down hill.

Came to Haight Street to visit Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill. Rated well and their plate portions…read morelooked amazing. My conclusion... they deserve the praise. We eat a bit early around 4-5pm so there was plenty of seating in the large spacious restaurant. Staff was polite and sat us right away. They served water and a complimentary plate of olives and pickled radishes. Uniquely decorated the vibe was really pleasant. Large windows along the street made it bright and open. We ordered. Beef Kofta plate, Beef and Lamb Shawarma plate, Falafel and pita bread. Free but just ok the olives and radish was underwhelming but I still ate them HA! The pita bread was fair but we still ate them with the dips served along side. The winner overall were the Falafels which came to the table last but I'm telling you they were hot and super delicious not to mention they are very good size which was unexpected. The Beef and Lamb shawarma was very tasty but a tad dry. Luckily it comes with you choice of side dishes which we got baba ganoush when paired with the meat and pita oh so good!! The Beef Kofta was da bomb. Moist seasoned ground beef kabobs grilled to perfection. You can taste the flavor imparted by the grill. Meat was juicy and delicious. $70 plus tip for all this food was a good deal. Note they charge 3% for credit card which these days is becoming more common.

tldr serving up large portion freshly made mediterranean dishes with lots of spices but could use…read moremore sauce with ample seating in the popular haight ashbury neighborhood ordered the fava bean app (fuul), chicken kebab plate, cheesy falafel. all came out piping hot! 4/5 fava bean dip came with a side of tomato (salsa) + garlic aioli which was super flavorful with the warm pita (very big dip portion!) did wish that the garlic aioli was already mixed into the fava bean dip 3.75/5 chicken kebab plate was super fresh! chicken had a strong turmeric spiced flavor and definitely huge portions! i just wished there was a sauce or humuus since the dish felt a bit dry and a bit bland without a sauce. side of rice and side salad was just fine, nothing to write home about. 5/5 cheesy falafel is super cheesy and cute in the shape of a heart. it had all the classic falafel flavors and i am a sucker for cheesy food. it was piping hot once again so watch ur tongue service was great and fast! water was refilled frequently and staff was friendly :) overall i would be back! it's a great spot to grab some tasty food before thrifting or walking around GGP

Food 8/10 really good food esp the baba gonoush and the hummus. Everything came together well but…read morecould use some more pickle onions! The beef was really lean so was a bit dry Service 9/10 self service ordering but served to table Ambiance 7/10 very small cramped location. You have to sit too close to surround ppl. Prob would do takeout next time! Or try Cole Valley location

Celebrated here with a party of 9 and loved the food. The set menu was delicious, especially the…read morebeets, kafta meatballs, and daurade. Plus, the staff was great about seating us when we arrived one person short. Unfortunately service was incredibly slow. The meal took over 3 hours, with a 45-minute gap between courses and a constant need to ask for water. For a $200+ per person experience, I was expecting a bit more attention. The food was great, but the floor coordination needs improvement.

I've been here twice now to pick up to-go orders. This place is so good. I've picked up the…read morefalafel, hummus, baklava, tabbouleh, pita and falafel wrap. The falafel has a crispy outside with a wonderful inside. The hummus tastes fresh and the baklava is a sweet treat! Each order a falafel comes with tahini and harissa. What I like seeing in there is the all spices they have shown near the kitchen. I like it! It just inspires me to be a better cook. I look forward to being back there later in 2026.

Solid Mediterranean spot. The meat tastes fresh, and you can actually see it being prepped when you…read moreorder, which is always a good sign. I'm a big fan of the chicken shawarma--it's really flavorful and hits the spot when it's done right. That said, on a couple of my previous orders the meat was a bit on the dry side, but I still find myself coming back because when it's on point, it's really good. Staff is friendly, and most of the time you can stand on their ledges to eat or sit outside. There were 2 small tables that seat 2-3 per table. Pro tip: ask for the tahini and hot sauce on the side and load it into your wrap--it takes it up a notch.

Stopped by for lunch with friends after our Double Black run. Really enjoyed our meal here…read more Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor, and you can tell there is a lot of care that goes into the food. We tried a few different dishes and enjoyed everything we ordered. The flavors were well balanced and the portions were generous enough to share, which made it easy to try a little bit of everything. The service was also warm and attentive, and the overall atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed. It's the kind of place that feels casual enough for a quick meal but still special enough to sit down and really enjoy dinner. They have a lot of outdoor seating as well (with heat lamps for the colder SF nights). Parking in the area can be challenging, would suggest to come for lunch instead of dinner.

The food is great. We always go for the mezza sampler, steak plate, and chicken kebab plate with a…read moreside of raw veggies (for dipping in the mezze). They have a menu behind the counter that lists out all of the GF modifications (which is so helpful) just ask for it. You can also join the waitlist on yelp, which is a big time saver and so convenient. Why 3 stars then? I feel like they have become a victim of their own success. This place is tiny and it is PACKED. We were quoted a 70 minute wait time on a Sunday night. When our name finally came up we were offered a tiny table inside (outside table sidewalks are where you want to be, more room, good people watching) that could have fit two fine but was going to be a squeeze for 3 adults. We opted to wait for a bigger table/outside spot. Once you get a table then you have to go inside and wait in line to order. The space is small so expect to get bumped from every direction. The person behind the register was obviously stressed out and could not have been less friendly or less helpful. I asked for a glass of cabernet and she just said, we don't have it and stared at me. I asked if she could suggest another option and she did but it was a struggle. All of the workers seemed miserable. No one smiled, everyone seemed overworked and it was so hard to flag someone down if say your steak came out entirely raw, which mine did. It seems like the workers are either not getting the training or the support that they need to allow the overall experience to be good as the food.

The best middle eastern food I've had in SF! (Been here 4yrs & have tried a lot!)…read more The staff is always incredibly kind! My mom was visiting & they stayed open later in time for a last min order! Wonderful calming open ambiance. Fav dishes: - fattet hummus (legit the best thing here) - chicken shawarma wrap - combination meat plate - best baklava I've ever tried!! Love this place!!

Tried Beef and lamb gyro meat with hummus lunch special -…read more4/5 tasty but it's a small plate, more of an appetizer Chicken kebab plate- 3/5. Sadly the chicken didn't taste that flavorful. Ambience is good. We went on a weekday and had to wait quite a bit for someone to show up at the cashier to seat us.

Amazing food, cute and casual ambiance, and amazing service!…read more We had the Arabic coffee, a mixed kabab platter, and the half & half (half hummus, half rice). The chicken kabob was so tender and flavorful -- definitely my favorite! If you're someone who doesn't have a high tolerance for spice, this place is perfect because the flavors are delicious without being overwhelmingly spicy. And personally, the Arabic coffee was the highlight for me! It's honestly one of the best coffees I've had so far. Loved everything about this experience and would definitely come back!

We came here for lunch last Saturday. Place is very cute inside. Love the decor…read more We were seated at the window right away and the server brought us water, olives and pickled radish. Then took our order. Afterwards, brought us pita bread with tomato sauce with chunks of onion and tzatziki sauce. Pita was warm and the sauces were outstanding. We ordered Chicken Shawarma plate with half rice and hummus and Lamb shish kebab sandwich. The shawarma was delicious! First time I saw it in yellow color. Maybe the turmeric. Chicken was moist and tender, lots of different spices. Rice was cooked perfectly and the hummus was hearty and savory. Really amazing hummus, probably the best I ever had. My hubby had the lamb sandwich and really enjoyed it. Only issue is that, the fried eggplant was missing. Instead, it was bell pepper. He was excited to have the eggplant but did not work out. He said that it needed a little more spices in the lamb. It was missing a punch there somewhere, lol. Overall we enjoyed the food. Everyone was very nice and attentive. Would like to try their other dishes in the future.

Fast amazing food They were sold out of rice but the…read morechicken bowl was so good. The baklava was so sweet and crispy.

We ordered beef shawarma with rice, and my friend ordered chicken shawarma with salad. The food…read morequality was good, and the restaurant was clean and nice. The dishes they served the food in were also good quality, and the takeout containers were the same quality. It was convenient that we could use the same containers to take our leftovers home. However, I was not satisfied with the amount of meat in my meal. My plate had much more rice than meat. Considering the price I paid, I expected a more generous portion of meat. My friend ordered the same type of meal, but with chicken, and her portion had a lot more chicken. I'm not sure if the difference was because I ordered rice instead of salad, or because I ordered it with meat and they simply added more rice instead of meat. I'm really not sure what the reason was. Overall, it was a clean and nice restaurant with good-quality food. However, I think the portions of meat should be more generous.

We spontaneously stopped by for lunch while strolling in the area and were instantly charmed by the…read morecozy interior! I was a fan of my Halal Saffron Chicken Kebab, which was tender and paired deliciously with the yogurt sauce. I also had a bite of the Grilled Chicken Shawarma sandwich, which had a thin bread that was very easy to bite through, and the meat was so fragrant. And I really liked the hummus that was served along with the pita-- it tasted so fresh and had a strong garbanzo bean flavor. I will definitely stop by again!

La Méditerranée is a true gem in San Francisco. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a…read morewarm, welcoming, family-style atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. Service attentive and friendly, adding to the overall experience. The food is excellent, with rich, authentic Armenian and Mediterranean flavors. A standout is the Armenian coffee--strong, rich, aromatic, and perfectly prepared with mini bakhlava. It's the perfect way to end a meal. A place of both comfort and quality.