We visited Ammatoli for the first time to celebrate my dad's birthday, and it turned out to be a…read morefantastic choice and ambiance was lovely. Mary, our server, made the experience even better--she was attentive, knowledgeable, and gave us great recommendations. Every dish she suggested was spot on and full of flavor. We ordered the family brunch and especially loved the lamb chops and the kafta--both were standouts and definitely something I'd come back for. We ended the meal with Turkish coffee, which paired perfectly with the Umm Ali and Knafeh and made for a memorable finish. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a special way to celebrate with family. Looking forward to returning!

Wow I could eat here everyday!!! The food is phenomenal, the service with Eric was top notch (even…read morethough it was busy) and the patio was sooo cute. My go to order is the chicken shawarma plate with vermicelli rice, tabouleh, and spicy hummus. I also order the zaatar manoushe and make little Mediterranean tacos with all the above mentioned items and then dunked in garlic sauce. Make a reservation because it's always busy but so worth it!! Looking forward to trying brunch for the shakahuka

Still coming back to this place and I genuinely love it. I also downloaded the app which allows you…read moreto order online and saves us a ton of time! Loving the rewards program, keep it up! My go to order is still the chicken and gyro platter combo, mixed with barbecue and white sauce. It is seriously amazing and the gyro is still one of my favorites anywhere. The portions are solid and the flavors always hit. The only downside is the fries used to be better, I really miss the seasoning they had before. They are still fine and we keep ordering them, but I do wish they had a bit more flavor like they used to. Another small bummer is that there tends to be a noticeable homeless presence outside near the Starbucks, which has become pretty normal for the area. That said, they generally do not seem dangerous, which I do appreciate. Overall, this remains one of our go to spots. The food is still great, the service has always been good, and it continues to be a place we are happy to return to.

Visited this Halal Guys location on Sunday, May 17, 2026 around 2:01 PM. The food was fine, but the…read morecustomer service left a bad impression. Everything was going normally until I got to the sauce options at the end. The employee asked if I wanted barbecue sauce or hot sauce. I didn't hear her clearly at first and said "mild," and she responded in an irritated tone that it was either barbecue sauce or hot sauce. I told her I had never seen the barbecue sauce before and asked what it looked like. She repeatedly just said "it looks like barbecue sauce" instead of simply showing it to me or explaining it. I even asked if she could show me the sauce, and she still responded dismissively and seemed annoyed that I was asking basic questions before deciding what I wanted on my food. What made the interaction worse was that there wasn't even a line or rush happening at the time. I wasn't trying to hold anything up -- I just wanted to know what I was ordering. The receipt listed the employee name as "Estuardo," although the employee helping me was a woman, so the register name may not match the actual employee. I'm leaving this review as constructive feedback because a little patience and friendliness goes a long way with customers.

Absolutely great food and the service was 10/10. Our server was Amid La F and he will take good…read morecare of your table!

Where do I even start? The Filet Mignon Kabob, COME ON-Absolutely blew my mind! Garlic sauce was on…read morepoint as well. I wish I would've tried more things. It was my first time dining here last night and Anica took very good care of my date and I :) So, I wanted to give her a shoutout because she was awesome! With her recommendation, we ended up trying the Baklawa Crumble and with one bite it became my new favorite dessert of all time (We had it with Vanilla ice cream) I'll be back here very very soon :) Food-Vibe-Service-Value: 11/10 honestly

Food I have been…read morehere three times. I will say I was not impressed with the short ribs and the banchan was fine, however they had a Sonoratown korean tacos special for one day and I'm hoping it'll be more often because they were top tier tacos - easily the best fusion ones I've had. Spicy pork - Yes, it has a kick. The meat is tender and flavorful and worked perfectly with calamansi juice on top. 4.7/5 Vegan shrimp - These were fantastic, I don't know what made it Vegan but this is easily the best vegan food I've had and you can't tell at all. Add some calamansi juice on it. 4.8/5 Bulgolgi - Another flavorful option that is tender and balanced. 4.7/5

Good quality meats and very good sides!!! Service was good,…read morewe had a reservation so our seating was instantly Our reservation was for their outside patio so we can use the grill which I thought was nice touch (instead of being suffocated in all that smoke when you cook), the inside is nice and used for cooked meats already (the don't have grills inside to cook your meats) They do have a parking section behind their restaurant, but luckily we found parking on the street after circling twice! They have ramen, cocktails, shake it box, and good happy hours & weekly specials! Definitely would go back to try more things off their menu!!

They were really putting in work in to our food and we're really nice to us. overall they were…read morereally helpful and respectful to everybody there.

So happy I came here with my friends for my birthday!!!…read more I have seen this place over and over on Yelp because of the reviews, so I really wanted to try it and it didn't disappoint at all! It is very casual, a modest little restaurant on 2nd street, but it's probably the most authentic food you'll find on 2nd street as well. Everything was so incredibly flavorful and delicious. We started with the Galata mixed appetizer, so good!! It comes with A LOT! I loved all of the dips and the dolmas and babagonoush were excellent (which are always two of my favorite dishes). We got the beef and lamb doner which was to die for. Honestly. Great meat, seasoning was on point. I loved it. 10/10 We also ordered this chicken dish from a clay pot that was soooo good. Amazing depth of flavor too. 9.5/10 The waitress recommended the last skewer and it was delicious. Would definitely order again 10/10z We finished with pomegranate tea which everyone loved. It truly was a delicious dinner. I will bring more and more people here to enjoy the beautiful food. Everyone was absolutely so nice to us, I can't recommend this restaurant enough!

A staple of the South Bay halal food scene - a lot of us in the community grew up eating here. I…read morehad noticed some quality and consistency issues over the past few years, but my recent visits have all been excellent, so it genuinely feels like they've turned things around and earned their 5 stars again. I've tried almost everything on the menu over the years, from orange chicken to the short ribs, and most dishes are delicious. The portions are huge and perfect for sharing family-style, especially with larger groups. They've always handled big parties well, though I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time since they can get busy. The ambiance is probably the one area that could use some improvement, but the food and portions more than make up for it. If it's your first time, I'd recommend the chicken corn soup, sweet and sour chicken, green onion paratha, and Mongolian beef.

I have been wanting to try this place for some time. My first impression is not good. It feels…read moredirty. Not comfortable at all, tables with a cheap vinyl cover. Condiments in the tables have a slimy film on them obviously not cleaned in some time. We should have left but thought the food may be different. We ordered Braised Shrimp (average), Cashew chicken (fast food quality) and Combo Fried Rice (Gross). There were pieces of beef in the rice that were dried out and had a bad taste as if food stored in a freezer the quickly thawed. Overall it was a huge disappointment. Gross, dirty. And they come to your table in hurry making us feel like we need to hurray and get out so that can seat others and make more money. Very Bad!! Look at the "inside" photos on yelp. That will explain

My girlfriend and I arrived on a late Saturday night. Although we didn't have a reservation, we…read morewere given the opportunity to sit at the bar. The bartender Nil was so attentive. We ordered mango margaritas and the Mango Passion Fruit Lassi. Both were phenomenally crafted. To eat, we ordered the cheese & jalapeño kulcha, saffron rice (side), Cali Chilli Pot Pie, and the Tandoori Sea Bass. My soul left my body as soon as I bit into the sea bass. I'm someone who rarely savors my food, but I genuinely felt sad that I was on my last bite. All other dishes we ordered were perfect. The sea bass; however, stole the show. Shout out to the chef Mandrpal! We were recommended the lobster and short ribs for our next visit.

Food Butter chicken…read morepot pie - A must order. An elevated butter chicken with buttery puff pastry. You won't need naan. However, absolutely get it with rice, it worked perfectly. 4.6 without rice 4.8 with rice. Lamb vindaloo - An excellent waiter recommended dish that is just a tad underseasoned. Tender lamb shank with a great curry and wedge potatoes. Didn't have a chance to try it with rice. 4.6/5 Saffron rice - As just mentioned, this rice is excellent. A bit underseasoned by itself but with a protein it's excellent. 4.5/5 Kebab - I forgot which I got, but it was a solid dish. I liked the cook and grilled fruits it came with. Spicy mint chuntey was a nice addition. 4.5/5 Pan puri - This is a gimmicky app that is fine to try once. 4.2/5 Truffle chicken - Boneless thigh wings that are creamy and excellent with rice. Just a tad underseasoned. 4.3/5 without rice. 4.6/5 with rice. Chai tiramisu - It sounds a lot better than it is. 4/5 Lava cake - Waiter recommended and a hit. An excellent dessert. The ice cream seemed generic/not in-house though. 4.7/5. With homemade ice cream this could be a 4.9. Service Both times I've went the hosts have been going through the motions but the waiters have been good. 4.4/5 Ambiance 5/5

The food was really good. Nice flavors, cooked perfectly. I ordered the gyros and although it was…read moresmaller than I expected (also on a tortilla instead of a pita) it was quite good. There wasn't quite as much meat as I expected either. The salad was very well done with cucumbers, tomatoes, and radishes (I didn't want the onions). I did ask for a side of tzatziki as it was quite tasty. Expect to pay $20 for a plate. There are only a handful of tables for dining. We did eat there but I can see how it might be better suited for takeout.

Boy was I pleasantly surprised by Saffron. We decided to go here on a weeknight. There were not…read morethat many people hanging out, but we still decided to get some Mediterranean food. We saw that Saffron was a good choice, so we made the move. Okay, Pine avenue in Long Beach has experienced some empty locations. This spot is located behind Chipotle where the movie theater used to be. Although it's nestled in the back of a couple of other restaurants, Saffron is easily displayed. I decided on the chicken skewer meal. That will run you about $20. The meat was tender, the hummus was delicious and homemade, the garlic sauce was exquisite, and the rice clearly had saffron in it. The pita bread that they served with the meal was definitely homemade and delicious. All in all it was a $20 well spent. If you're in downtown Long Beach on Pine avenue, I highly recommend going to Saffron for some excellent Mediterranean fare. Give them a try. You will be happy you did.

3.5/5 stars We…read moreordered the kabob chicken plate. The salad was good. Nice soury but not too tangy taste. The chicken was okay, but it felt like it was missing that taste and flavor you usually have when eating Mediterranean food. The rice was a little bit salty... The pita bread when microwaved was soft. Probably one of the softest pita needs I had thus far. The tzatziki sauce for the pita bread was really good and we used the leftovers by pairing it with some crackers so it's not a waste. (no pics)

Best Greek restaurant! I lovingly enjoy this restaurant. The food is authentic and traditional…read more The staff is amazing. The location is so much fun. The ambiance transports you to a cafe in Greece. I recently took my family to this restaurant after enjoying Disney on Ice. We all thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Looking forward to coming back again soon. Great date night/family time kind of place. Parking has never been an issue (paid lot, meters, free neighborhood street parking).

So yummy!!! Had lunch here the other day for the first time after a friend of mine said they have…read morethe BEST ITALIAN SUB so I had to try. SHE WAS RIGHT! It's delicious!!! They don't serve it all day long so make sure you go early to get it! Everything about it was perfect. We also got a slice of their pizza and it was great! Great patio for seating outside and a few cute tables inside! We will be back!