This afternoon, May 2, 2026, I decided to try out a local spot for Afghan food since it's been a…read morefew months since I last had kabuli pulao. I ordered the kabuli pulao and a Coke for pickup through DoorDash, planning a tidy lunch to enjoy near the bay once I got off work. When I arrived at the food truck, the gentleman working there unfortunately informed me that the items I had just ordered were sold out. He kindly suggested an alternative of tikka kabob, which I gladly accepted. The tikka kabob was tasty and well-seasoned, delivering a satisfying depth of flavor with each bite. The rice was fragrant with softly shredded carrots and raisins, adding subtle sweetness and texture that complemented the smoky kabob nicely. A generous addition on top of my order were complimentary Watani fries, drizzled with a sauce reminiscent of a tangy chimichurri. The food truck itself sits in the same lot as the mosque in Burlingame, which is a convenient spot to park. It's also just a couple of blocks away from the bay shore as well, making the entire experience easy to fit into a pleasant outing for lunch by the water: While I initially sought kabuli pulao, the recommended tikka kabob turned out to be a great alternative. The flavors were strong, the rice provided a nice counterpoint, and the chimichurri-like sauce on the fries was a standout touch. Service was friendly and kind. Definitely open to trying the original kabuli pulao on a future trip, but I'd gladly rely on the team's thoughtful substitutions again. Overall, this place was lovely and definitely will return again.

Every single item here was purely out of this world! We ordered chapli kabob wrap, chicken kabob…read morewrap, chicken kabob plate, watani fries, and we wanted the mantu but they were out. Every single item was nothing short of amazing, full of flavor, and perfectly served. They do big portions here. They make the fries fresh here and you can taste it. They put alot of tlc into their food which is why it can take a bit. Only thing forgotten yesterday was chutney, and we missed it with every item. We will have to go back and try more again soon.

Listen listen listen.... I get around okay? And rarely do I see a person work as hard as I saw…read more"the" man working here. Never met him, didnt know a thing about him, yet knew immediately he was the owner. He was passionate, busting his butt. You could see it, feel it. Green flag #1. Green flag #2, Superrrr clean, water available, very fresh food. If you get a gyro, they grill the outside and it is just perfection. If youre in a rush I guess you can get rawdog the pita but nah, the grill changes it. Doesn't matter what meat you get, its all delicious. Personally am a lamb/beef gal but their chicken (kind coworker gave me a bite) was so well-seasoned, I dont think you can go wrong here. And the tzatziki is KILLER, I could eat a bucket of it!! Will continue my research, but as of right now, am fairly certain that if not the best ive had, top 3 for sure, and im old. What a Millbrae gem, makes Nick the Greek look like gas statition gyros, the juxtaposition is so drast you should just come and try CI. Nom!

Been meaning to try this place for a while. Finally did, and I was whelmed…read more The place is clean and run by the owners. They work hard, you can tell. Service was brisk, but not necessarily rude. I ordered a falafel app, tzatziki dip, and lamb beef gyro wrap. Everything smelled delicious...but everything tasted bland. The falafels were under salted, the tzatziki tasted more like Greek yogurt than tzatziki. The gyro wrap was fine. Really, nothing more else to say.

I had just dropped my parents off at SFO and wanted a quick bite nearby. I saw this on Yelp and the…read morephotos of their doner stopped me cold. Most spots in the Bay selling doner use that cheap ground meat you get from wholesale distributors. The photos here showed actual layered beef so I had to try it. I opened up the 220g wrap and it was just meat, tomatoes, and fries. That's it. I was skeptical. How good could something so simple be? Holy crap. The meat was tender and juicy, seasoned perfectly, and despite how simple the whole thing was I inhaled it in under 5 minutes. Most other places douse everything in sauce to compensate for dry, chewy meat. Not here. It didn't need any of it. Everything just worked together. The layered meat is also sooo rare to find done right. Other spots that do have it usually serve it dry and chewy. This one nailed it. Service was really friendly and kind. Can't wait to come back!

This food truck was good, the service was attentive and friendly even thought they had a big amount…read moreof people after a World Cup game in Santa Clara. The portion size was good for the price, I wish they would put more fries but I general was good. The meat flavor was great, I liked the "trompo" style cooking and the toastiness. I would recommend anyone to go and tried it, overall in late hours it's a good alternative when most restaurants are already close. Sorry but I was so hungry that I forgot to take a photo of my plate... Ha ha :)

The best meal I've had in San Francisco, with outstanding service as well. Thanks to Mr. Ercan, I…read moretruly felt like I was back in Turkey. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Come and try it for yourself! I'll definitely be coming back all the way from Los Angeles. Looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you!

Delicious food, fast service smile face, happy time, nice ambiance. I live in Los Angeles I'll come…read morewhenever I come here.

Absolutely delicious! Ordered well and had two heavenly dinners! Wonderful!!!…read more I wish they were in my neighborhood!

This was my second time at Lotus Falafel & Shawarma, and somehow it was even better than the first…read more My first visit, I had the chicken shawarma pita (which was amazing), and this time I went with the lamb shank plate while my mom got the chicken shawarma pita. The lamb shank was an absolute dream. The meat was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. The rice was incredibly flavorful on its own, and the hummus was some of the best I've had. Every bite was delicious, and the portion size was generous too. I already can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Found my go-to place for Indian food in the peninsula (I've been disappointed by SO many other…read morespots). Stopped by today to get a takeout order. Saag paneer is my go-to, so ordered that, lamb curry, butter naan, and paratha, all medium spicy. The guy who took my order was really friendly. Got home, tore into the containers because the food smelled so good, and...it was excellent! Good portions, spice level was perfect. Definitely coming back to try other stuff!

It's been about 3 years. Just updating my review to say that we've been loyal customers of Sugandh…read moresince my first review. We ordered take out from them yesterday on Valentine's Day and everything was so delicious and fresh. Their quality of food has been consistently good.

Such a pleasant experience this last weekend! My friend and I went around 6:30pm for dinner and had…read moreno issues getting seated promptly. The restaurant has such a beautiful interior and was a pleasant greeting from the moment we walked in the door! We shared a plate of delicious, savory Paneer Jal-Frazie, as well as Boti Kabob (lamb) which was served hot, sizzling on a cast iron plate (my mouth is watering thinking of it!). The Boti Kabob came with a side of rice which went well together, along with the complimentary sauces. We also shared a mango lassi which was by far the best I've ever had; highly recommend. To top it all off, they kindly served us a gift of rice pudding, which was chilled and succulent. The creaminess was infused with delicate spices, and the dessert was topped with pistachio. This is clearly a family owned restaurant, which I've come to adore only after one trip. During your meal, you can expect to be cared for as family. I'm so appreciative of the ownership for this lovely experience, and will return when I am back in the area.

My sister and I came here yesterday to celebrate our birthday lunch and had such a lovely…read moreexperience. Our server, a very kind older gentleman, was incredibly attentive and kept checking in on us. He was also so accommodating with my 12 month old baby. The food was excellent! the butter chicken was very tasty and tender, the fish pakora was delicious and baby approved!, the rogan josh lamb was full of flavor, and the garlic naan was so fresh. At the end of our meal he even surprised us with complimentary gulab jamuns for our birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. Wonderful service and great food. We'll definitely be back!

I have been looking for a place like Cava in Northern California and I think I finally found it…read morewith Sajj. It is the same concept and offers great Mediterranean food. You can build your own bowl and add as many toppings as you want. The workers really stacked the bowl up and the price was only around $16 to $17. It was so much food that I ate half and saved the rest for leftovers. One of the best parts is that every meal comes with a free lentil soup. There is a lot of space to dine in, which makes it a comfortable spot for a quick meal. If you miss Cava, this is the place to go.

I've been a big fan of SAJJ ever since I first tried the Mountain View location, and after several…read morevisits multiple locations, I've really appreciated since my last review is how consistent the food has been across visits. The flavors and portions have been reliable every time I've gone. I'm also a big fan of their BOGO deals when they are offered The setup is the same fast-casual style at where you order at the counter and build your own bowl or wrap. I usually go for a salad bowl with chicken shawarma. The complimentary lentil soup with the meal is always such a nice touch!