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    Hamitbach

    4.6 (358 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    HAMITBACH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Beef shawarma pita
    Jason B.

    Best shawarma pita I've had anywhere so far! Service was great and everything was made using fresh ingredients. I just found a new favorite spot.

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    Stephanie B.

    Wow! For an unassuming little spot in a strip mall, I was so surprised by the fantastic quality and flavor or the food here! They have indoor and outdoor seating. The place was crowded at lunch time on a Thursday. The staff were friendly and helpful with explaining specials and menu items. Food came out quickly and was presented nicely. You order at the counter and they bring your meal out to you. They have a selection of cans bottled drinks, but no fountain drinks. I ordered the Arais appetizer and the schwarma salad. Both were excellent! I expected the salad to be a bit bigger, but the meat portion on it was large. The salad was super fresh and everything was tossed in a refreshing olive oil and lemon juice. I loved the Arais and hadn't had anything like it before. It was loaded with flavorful ground beef in a pita pocket. Highly recommend the food here, although I thought it was a tad expensive.

    The ribeye minute steak plate is excellent and has been all 4x that I've been to Hamitbach. The steak is flavorful and cooked very well, and every side that came with it was just as good. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. Staff is always friendly.

    Chicken liver
    Javi N.

    Hamitbach our 2025 family favorite. This place has been amazing ever since opening. The pitas are a must if you are hungry, these things are packed with whatever you want to add to it. It's sort of like build a pita, it can be a little overwhelming at first when you first get there since, everyone seems to know what to order, but once you got the hang of it, you too will be a pita artist. My go to is always the Chicken Liver Pita, so good! You can also try the plates and the Friday special the Schnitzel also tasty. Staff is friendly, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, the parking is plenty and the wait is worth it!

    An Israeli co worker brought us here. Food was amazing! Falafel was fantastic, bread fresh & warm

    Tiffany H.

    This place was delicious! My favorite type of cuisine.Everything was so fresh! Chicken schnitzel was crispy! 10/10. Met the owners as well and very sweet down to earth people. Will def come back again when in town.

    Carolina A.

    When I tell you, this was the best beef kebab plate I have ever had, I am not exaggerating. I walked by this place every day during my lunch break and I'm not sure what took me so long to just order some food but today I finally bit the bullet. And now I'm just filled with regret that I haven't been coming here sooner. The prices are higher than what you typically want to spend for lunch, but when I tell you, it is so worth it I mean it. The amount of food that comes in the plate is definitely enough for two meals or to share with another person. The beef kebab was so flavorful and juicy, the pita was probably the softest pita I've ever had, the mixed salads were so flavorful and complimented the dish so well. I've definitely found my new favorite spot. I took it to go so everything was packaged separately, and I appreciated that because if I didn't plan to eat it right away, everything wouldn't just melt together. But if you've been thinking about coming here, do yourself a favor and just do it.

    was absolutely delicious. A very impressive plate Highly recommended!
    Anat M.

    The schnitzel with eggplant salad and tahini was absolutely delicious. A very impressive plate - generous portions, fresh and full of flavor. The place is clean, pleasant, and the food is truly tasty. Highly recommended!

    Bonnie G.

    Wow! Wonderful casual restaurant. I was blown away by the assortment of sides. The falafel appetizer is generous, and I loved biting into it and seeing all the green. Two sauces and some arugula filled out the plate. We ordered the chicken schnitzel and were crazy about the crunchy sesame coating. We had it as a plate, as well as a second plate with chicken thighs. The thighs were not as exciting as the rest of the very flavorful food we tried. We also had chicken livers on a baguette. It tasted good and the bread was delicious, but perhaps overwhelmed the livers. Next time will try them as a plate. The sides were wide ranging. Examples included humus, two cabbage salads, tomato salad, cucumber salad, eggplant, olives, hot peppers, to name a few. The French fries were not worth eating, but the potato wedges were fun and well seasoned. Loved how fresh and exciting all the veg elements were. Can't wait to go back.

    Chicken Thigh Pita
    Viviana S.

    Food: The chicken thigh was very flavorful and tender. However, I didn't love the pita bread as it was a bit hard and cold. Service: A bit slow but friendly staff. Atmosphere: Both indoor and outdoor seating but not that spacious. People were waiting to get a table so be prepared to wait if you're going during rush hour or have a large party.

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    allison r.

    My friend suggested meeting for lunch here. Located in a strip mall. Plenty of parking ordered at the counter and asked what the most popular dish was. The girl suggested the Shawarma. Ordered the plate and also the cauliflower to share with my friend. The plate came with salad or fries. Got a table on the patio outside. Was called back in to choose my sides... Got one of everything. Very healthy serving. Everything was delicious. I would come back again.

    Shawarma Plate
    Cheryl G.

    From what I understand this is one of the only kosher restaurants in town. The food is very high quality and even though it is a little pricier than places with similar cuisine it is worth the coin. I've been twice and was equally pleased both times. So far my favorite thing has been the Shwarma Plate. My friend in I shared it and we had more than enough to eat. Plus the hummus was the best I've had in a really long time. It's fast casual concept, the people at the counter are friendly and helpful. I also really like speaking to the gentleman that is always there that oversees the kosher food production.

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    I had the Jerusalem Combo on Lafa and a side of crispy potatoes. It was amazing. Im coming back for sure!

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    Amazing food! Fantastic customer service. Come hungry!! We will definitely be back soon!

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    I love this place. Authentic Israeli atmosphere. Generous amounts of food. Chicken schnitzel!

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    Amazing authentic Israeli food ,fantastic service, great ambiance , highly recommended !

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    Wow wow wow !!! Had the Jerusalem baguette and it was amazing!!!!! Best bite I had in years!!!

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    Do the sandwiches come with all the salads, hummus, etc.? Is it possible to order any of those salads, huumus separately?

    Yes all included

    Is seating inside available for a group of 10 people?

    There aren't any tables big enough for 10, but I'm sure they would be okay with you pushing some tables together for a group!

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    Hamitbach is an Israeli restaurant located on the outdoor patio of the Chabad of Downtown San…read moreDiego. If you come at the right time, then there are open parking spaces adjacent to the building that you can use while visiting. Because of their observance of the Jewish calendar, the place is closed on Saturday and only open for a few hours on Friday afternoon. Normal operating hours begin at noon from Sunday to Friday. The food was served cafeteria style. You pick the vehicle... pita, baguette, laffa (flatbread), or plate and then a protein... chicken shawarma, kifta (ground meatball) kabab, chicken pargiot (thigh), chicken schnitzel, or falafel. Except for the falafel, all the other proteins and whichever vehicle was selected cost $20+ each. That was rather pricey for a pita or baguette. Behind the service counter, you could see a spit on which the shawarma was cooking. There was also a flat-top grill to warm the other meats. I had never tried chicken thighs as an item at a Middle Eastern eatery. The pargiot was my choice as a plate. A generous selection of vegetarian sides (e.g. slaw) filled the round metallic dish along with hummus, tahini, and flatbread. The cubed chicken thighs were marinated with a seasoning containing onions, parsley, garlic, and spices. The flavor was mild while the meat was very juicy. Before I sat down at a picnic table, there was a station of complimentary side dishes adjacent to the service counter. Pickles, olives, fried eggplant, and what looked like an Israeli version of kimchi were available to supplement your order. The service was fine from the worker who assembled my plate. I came at an off-hour so only two other parties were seated while I was there. I can only imagine how busy Hamitbach can be after a service has concluded inside the Chabad.

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    My roommate and I come here about once a month. They accept Restaurant.com coupons which brought me…read morehere but the great food keeps us coming back. Parking is always easy. The place is rarely full and we are also always quickly seated. We often sit outside on the patio. They have a lot of items to select from and we have always enjoyed what we got. We usually get the same server and she is always friendly. I have also ordered breakfast items for lunch with no issues. My only concern is that the menu is so big that rarely ordered items could get dodgy but we have never had that issue. I would say if that is your concern order something that shows up a lot on the menu or that is guaranteed fresh like produce for example (that can't be frozen and you can see it is good right away) We will be back.

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    Everything I have had here is really tasty. The bagel…read moresandwiches are delicious. I don't think you can tell that the egg and cheese and bagel itself are vegan. Of course, the meats are tougher to replicate, but this is the absolute BEST vegan bacon I have ever had. The sausage is great too. The sandwiches are good, but I think that the last time we went they had a heavy mustard hand because it's all I could taste. I would skip the Turkey-Bacon Club and get the Reuben instead. I'm looking forward to trying the BLT and the hot dogs! The cream cheese is reeeeeally good too. We tried the Jalapeno and the Bacon-Scallion. I recommend getting one of those added to your bagel sandwich.

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