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    Happy Time Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.3 (380 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Website menu that he said is wrong
    Glaucia P.

    I checked your website before ordering my food and made my selections based on what you advertise. When I arrived to pick up my order, an extremely rude and bald man told me that if I wanted hummus, I would need to pay extra. He mentioned that my order ONLY include rice or fries. I showed him the website, and instead of addressing the issue, he mistreated me, saying he didn't care and that I was welcome to cancel my order. Then, he walked away, leaving me mid-conversation. We used to order from this place at least twice a month, but after this experience, never again. What kind of establishment treats its customers like this? Please get better, honor your promises, and learn how to treat people with respect. If you can't provide what your website advertises, then fix it. Stay away from this place! To go Sahara instead!!

    some of my fattoush salad
    Leslie C.

    First the good news- the staff is very nice and prices are extremely reasonable. We ordered the meze sampler and got to choose three hot and three cold dishes. There was plenty of food!! We were also given free tea and free lentil soup- both of which were quite good. We ordered the falafel, chicken and beef schwarma, hummus, fattoush salad and tabouleh. The chicken shawarma and the hummus were very good. Unfortunately we did not care for any of the other food items. The salad had either a pomegranate or balsamic dressing which is did not care for. I've had far better falafel and garlic sauce at alforon and much better tabouleh at marketplace grill. the space is large and there is some outdoor seating. Overall, if you are not picky about your mediterranean food and are looking for a good value this is the place. It just isn't for me.

    Hummus & Pita Bread
    Julie D.

    We dined-in here on a Thursday afternoon and the restaurant was completely empty. We ordered-- -Mixed Grill: came with 2 skewers of beef kabob, 1 chicken tikka, and 1 beef tikka plus your choice of rice, fries, or salad. It was all very flavorful and plenty to share between 2-3 people. The saffron rice and beef kabob, which was tender, juicy, & well seasoned, was our favorite! -Hummus & pita: The hummus was silky smooth and very light compared to store bought. Pita bread was standard. I wouldn't say it's a must get but good addition with entree! -Baklava: A delightful sweet pastry filled with pistachios and topped with syrup. It wasn't as flaky as other ones I've tried & a bit chewier, but still good. No one checked on us during our dine-in, but that was fine as we were provided everything we needed. There was also free coffee & tea. Overall, experience was great with my boyfriend & I would return for the flavorful Mixed Grill!

    Angus Cheese Burger Combo
    Jack M.

    I've been back to this place several times now. Recently, I have tried the Angus cheeseburger combo special for $10.95 which comes with fries and a fountain drink: a good deal. Also, the Iraqi Hammurabi Burger which also came with fries at $10.95. The Angus cheese burger was tasty but it over temped for my taste. What happen was that the cook forgot to put the cheese on the burger, so instead of firing up a new one, they place the burger on the griddle again to help melt the cheese, which over cooked it from medium rare to medium well. I was a little dumbfounded when they did that. The Hammurabi burger was interesting. I liked the grilled tomato, pickles, caramelized onions and the house sauce , but the beef for some reason or another had a gamey flavor to it. I was not very fond of that. I am not saying there was lamb mixed in with the beef, but it sure tasted like it. This burger was temped correctly at medium rare. One thing that I did not like about both burgers were the sesame bun. First, each time the buns had a dry texture to them. They need to be moister, and they are to large for the size of the beef patties they are using. You can barely see the beef patty from the outside. A good burger should have the patty flushed with the bun or the patty should slightly over lapping the bun. On my second burger, I was hoping they would correct the issue with the fries I had the first time. They are seasoned nicely but under cooked and were to soft on both occasions. They use frozen precut fries, so the inside of the fries retain more water from the freezing. As a result, the inside of the fries are to soft with almost mashed potato consistency. Also, the outside of the fries should be on the verge of acquiring that nice gold brown color and have a good crunch about them. These did not on both occasion. I mentioned it to them on an earlier visit to no avail. one minute more in the flavor would probably do the trick. Oh yes, I also had a fattoush salad with Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, mint, and toasted pita chips. I loved all the ingredients, but the salad was under dressed. It need more olive oil for sure. Service was friendly enough.

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    Jessie A.

    Tried this place for the first time today as we were in the area. The storefront is located near a Chevron and when we arrived, we were the only ones there. At first glance the menu seemed pretty pricey for the area, but my husband and I ended up ordering the kabob combo plate which comes with 3 kabobs, and also ordered a side of rice. This ended up being more than enough food for the two of us and we even had some leftovers. The gentleman at the counter offered us complimentary lentil soup. I can't eat lentils, but my husband enjoyed it. When the food arrived, the portions were plentiful! The chicken was seasoned really nicely and the fries as well. I didn't realize the kabobs were served on top of a wrap so beware if you are celiac. The food was delicious but something bothered my stomach a bit..I am allergic to soy and am thinking maybe the oil used to fry the fries had soybean in it. My husband loved his meal. Overall, a very unassuming place, but friendly service, good food and generous portions.

    Chicken Fajita Wrap

    I stumbled across this restaurant on my walk and ordered take out. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. Cleanliness seems to be a priority. The man at the register was very nice and gave some recommendations. The food was well seasoned and very tasty. I will be back for a solo date.

    When I walked in, the staff were amazing and helped me pick what item off their amazing menu to choose. The appetizer sampler had a ton of options and the wraps feel like they are made from the heart. It has been a while since I have had Mediterranean food this good and I will be coming back here again.

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    Didi A.

    Food: I went today and honestly every plate was delicious Iraqi burger: Tasty Scallop Sandwich: Yummy Appetizer: ( combo, hummus, babaganough, Eggplant, Delicious) Tabouli: was bland Chicken Tikka: fresh moist and on point Parking: plenty in the plaza Service: Excellent, owner is very friendly, fast and on time and gave us free lentil soup and tea Ambience: clean nice chill and family friendly

    Thomas D.

    Best food, service, ambience. Great place to eat, after a wonderful trip to Lions, Tigers and Bears. Love mediterranean food. Authentic. Tasty. Highly recommended

    Hummus
    Pranathi B.

    Remember to check into Yelp to get a 10% discount before placing your order. My friends got the chicken shawarma wrap and falafel wrap and were impressed. They claim they are the best wraps they had, they also provide the most bang for the buck and are highly recommended. We got the hummus which was very bland. The chicken kebab entree came with the most beautiful fluffy rice with a deeply infused saffron flavor without being overwhelmingly so. The chicken kebabs were kind of tame but I guess that's how they are supposed to be. The chicken samosas were good but very oily. The cream chop was delicious and the kids were happy with their fried chicken dish.

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    Clean Store-Nice people-schwarma good chicken good, saffron rice Nice! Take out order a different day was Bery good! Love the hummus!!

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