PARTY CATERING - July is all about birthday celebrations and this one was for my sisters birthday !…read moreWe called Richmond Kebab and Gyros and soon as I spoke to the owner I knew this was the right place ! He gave us the best options and multiple ways to customize for our party . We ordered steak platter , chicken platter, rice, hummus , grilled veggies, green salad, pitas and a variety of sauces!!! It was alll soooo good! We got so many compliments on the meal . Great spices! Great flavors and perfect taste! Highly recommended!! We thank you and will be back ! Impeccable service too .

Everything was tasty. Chicken pieces were split but not dry, but rather... "moist"…read more The rice was really flavorful. Hummus and salad were good. Read some comments about the price to portion ratio, but i used dashpass so the price wasn't bad. Portions could be a little better for the price. Will definitely order again.

Their " PLATED COMBO MEALS " usually served with Rice & SALAD are Generally Very Fresh, Robust…read more Nourishing & Excellent ; but there seems to be an 'Unresolvable TECH. GLITCH ' they're Facing with the Doordash App. as they say they're unable to Load their " SOFT DRINK Choices " on their Doordash MENU .....

It looked like the kitchen was closed, and we should have taken that as a sign and left. We would…read morehave been much better off. Very friendly staff. Great market selection, which we perused while waiting for our food. We got home before looking at the food, and that was our second mistake. We have eaten gyros and shawarma and kebabs and falafel in different countries. This was just... abysmal. The gyro slivers were paper thin and had obviously been cooked/fried multiple times before. The falafel also had a super hard exterior and a dry interior, so it wasn't fresh either. We were told the plates include fries and a salad. The fries turned out to be dry rice, and the amount of "salad" fits on a tablespoon. Beyond disappointing. Great market, but I had better and more flavorful cooked food during my stay at Kaiser hospital.

Got an urge for hummus while in Berkeley and got on maps. Found this place and got lucky with…read moreparking in front given it's on San Pablo. Their menu seemed reasonably priced for these days. I ordered the Chicken Shish Kebab plate and it was a lot of food. Came with two skewers, rice, hummus and salad. It was tasty and fresh. Customer service was attentive and good. They had some tables to dine in but I chose to go. I didn't get a dessert but I enjoyed looking at all the different kinds.

My husband came here today to pick up a meal. It's our first time trying this restaurant. They…read moreopened 10 minutes late for lunch. We tried their stuff falafel plate that comes with rice, hummus, salad and one pita. We never had a stuffed falafel before so this was pretty good. Lots of flavor from the onions inside and super crunchy. Reminded me of fried chicken. The rice was very fluffy but a little bland. The hummus was good and not too salty. What I like about this place is that none of the food is too salty which tends to be the case in a lot of places with Mediterranean food like Troy and Zaytoon where I frequent. It is very unusual that the food is low sodium. The salad was the worst part because it was limp and tasted cheap. I really enjoyed their pita here because it was chewy and crunchy at the same time. Maybe the pita was whole wheat because it was darker than most. We did toast it before we ate it. You can add a dollar and get extra rice or hummus and we added both extra rice and hummus. The portion size is relatively generous although you only get three falafels. I added some olives to make the rice less bland. That's the nice thing about taking food home to eat because you can doctor it. Overall, we enjoyed the food. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but will definitely visit when in the area. This is a busy area and can be difficult to find parking.

I miss this place Used to buy it frequently sad it's been…read moregone for a while now. The new restaurant is lowkey mid but it's aight

SERVICE: counter style, be sure to ring the bell so someone comes out and water/utensils might be…read moreself-serve. They're at the front right of the register. AMBIANCE: clean and cozy FLAVORS: Lamb Boti Kabob (2/5) - asked for it to be cooked on the medium-rare side, it came out very very very dry. Like someone forgot it. Ghobi Chicken (4/5) - Gobi chicken was really good though! Ended up sharing my portion with my dining partner which was enough for us. PORTIONS: filling PRICE: appropriate BONUS TIP: did not see customer washroom/restroom available

Probably my favorite lunch spot in all of San Rafael. Their kofta is fantastic, and their shirazi…read moresalad always refreshes. Get the Persian tea, it's amazing.

My date was Persian, and this was a long time favorite that I was looking forward to share. It did…read morenot disappoint! The food was amazing as always, and hands down the best French Fries in northern CA!!! No joke... Service was friendly and while the location is a little weird, the food makes up for it!! I highly recommend this little hole in the wall. Next time, I will order the burger!! It looked amazing.

Sad to Share - It's their Last Day To-Day !!! Apparently a…read moreDifferent Type Cuisine have ' purchased the Eatery. Maybe American - Continental (?). Am ' unsure of the Details !!!! Bottomline : "" Very Last Day to Step-In & Grab Chef Salim's Downhome Desi Punjabi Cuisine !!! U may wanna call to check / order your favorite dish dere first !!! Chef Salim ! U will be 'sorely missed ' - For Your Wonderful Curries, Grills & Nan Breads + Killer Chai Tea !!!!! "" Last but Not Least "" ...... Mucho GRACIAS 4 all the Incredible Meals over the past decade +. Remain Blessed Chef Salim !!!!! Hard to believe !!! What an "Incredible Sppt "" !!! """ MAGIC HANDS CUISINE """ !!!!

We have a couple of Indian restaurants closer to us that we like, but we ventured out a little…read morefurther this time. We were having dinner with a friend that eats Halal food and Bismillah popped up on Yelpas a good option. Being the uncultured person I am, the only reference to Bismillah that I knew of was from Bohemian Rapsody, so I had Queen running around in my head for the week leading up to this dinner. We walk in on a Friday night, the lights are off, there are no customers, and an older gentleman greets us at the register. It's not the most welcoming environment, but we are hungry, so we order our food and grab a window side table lit by the setting sun. Two modifications to our order - they ran out of mango lassi , and when I asked for Raita, the gentleman recommended the chutney instead. Also, no tap water, but you can buy bottled water. Turns out the guy behind the counter is the chef and waiter as well. We ordered Chicken Tandoori (leg), Lamb Biryani, Palak Paneer, Chicken Karahi, and Chicken Tikka Masala for our entrees. My favorites: Chicken Tandoori - nice char, flavorful and tender Chicken Karahi - kind of like a hearty chicken stew Onion kulcha and Roghni (sesame) naan - the garlic naan was actually a bit disappointing (on the dry side). So when we ordered more naan, we tried the other varieties and liked them better. Pricing was very reasonable.

Zaytoon on Solano in Albany, Palestinian-owned spot named after the Arabic word for olive and the…read morefood makes that heritage feel meaningful. Kefta wrap was the move, well seasoned meat, warm pita, comes together right. Lamb shawarma plate with the saffron rice and yogurt sauce was the other highlight, big cubes, proper seasoning. Mint lemonade is a must, fresh squeezed with just enough tartness. Room is bright with skylights and blue walls, feels elevated without being stiff. Sunday brunch is worth knowing about, they run the full lunch menu alongside brunch options.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great modern Mediterranean spot…read more We came here for dinner with local friends on their recommendation and had a lovely time. It had appealing upscale modern decor and the service was very friendly. I started things off with a Coffee Date cocktail, which was excellent. Our group shared: - Complimentary crackers and dips (great) - Mezze platter with babaganouj, hummus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, pita (all our favorites, done well) - Mujadarra (absolutely delicious lentils and rice with caramelized onions and veggies) - Vegetarian moussaka (eggplant-forward, which was fine with us) - Brussels sprouts (good, but not particularly Mediterranean) Our friends also had a beef kebab dish that they enjoyed. It was a very nice dinner overall--a bit pricey but great for a special occasion.

Been wanting to visit this place for some time now. The food is absolutely amazing, fresh, juicy…read morekabobs, and so much more!! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner (Amir) who was so welcoming and helpful. The menu is simple and to the point. Classic Iranian cuisine with no fuss! If you need middle eastern groceries, they have a market next door. They carry a few different Palestinian products which I was quick to buy. Purchased the Al-Ard extra virgin olive oil. This place is a gem and will be my go to place for Persian food whenever I'm in the area.

I come here for one thing: the baklava. It is absolutely amazing. I'm not sure how they make it but…read moreit's different than other places. The dough is far more rich and buttery. For a recent birthday party, I was able to purchase a whole sheet of the baklava. It was an absolute hit. It is a little messy to serve though. Because it is dripping and honey. But everybody loved it. Also the staff here does a great job and is very helpful. If you have a special order or large order, just call in.

Darband's is located in a little cute eatery food court near the Berkeley campus. The owner is…read moresuper nice and always asks customers how they like the food, like "Was your meat seasoned enough or juicy enough?". The owner values customer opinions about his food which I think is awesome. I ordered a Beef koobideh plate which I thought was perfect. The meat was juicy and had a nice buttery flavor. It came with two roasted tomatoes, rice and some pita. The entrees are definitely reasonably priced as well especially being near the campus. Only drawback is this place doesn't stay open too late, closes at 7pm and misses much of the dinner traffic, but definitely a place worth trying.

Delicious! Excellent food, excellent service and cute location. We sat at a common garden in the…read moreback. The staff was really awesome and service was fast for a well cooked and prepared food. We had lamb chops and shawarma and ooooh they were so yummy!

they are always nice to deak with. have " excellent fresh…read moremeat cuts " !!! goat, lamb chops & chicken !!!! fresh & halal / kosher / cruelty free !!!! i love the rusks, pickles ( mango, lime etc.), & all the cookies , snacks. dates , yogurt & sherbet drinks ... smaller cooled basil rose sherbet 2 go etc.. as far as the snacks - excellent haldiram's savory snacks and others ( packaged ). chilled tamarind chutneys to boot. also ' a very large variety of frozen desi dinners, frozen shammi kebabs & frozen sheikh kebabs . lamb, chicken. beef etc.... too ..." fresh wheat pita & afghan bak3d large wheat breads ideal to enjoy with gravy, brisket & other curries & grilled meats, 4 wraps etc. rices, yellow & red lentils ... very ckean store & kind, co-operative owner couple ... local small business that made it through covid - 19 .... well worth supporting these guys !!!!

I am just here for the chicken. Whole, specific portion, or boneless, they have it all. I love…read morebone-in whole chicken but hate the messiness of cutting it up; here they do a fine job of cutting it at pretty much the size I want. They have a huge range of generic spices, and specific dish-ready spice-mixes that spans South Asia all the way to the Middle-east. as well as other goodies like assorted cookies, cake rusks (the Asian counterpart to the cantuccini), dates, and more. I'd be remiss to not mention that they will also grind meat for you on demand. I think that's awesome! More so when it's not all that easy to get ground chicken, like you get the other meats. Chicken kebabs, here I come! In short, this is my go-to for chicken, whenever I want to put in a little more than minimal effort towards cooking a particular/special dish.