The kubideh and chicken kabob meals with gorgeous basmati rice, and the steamed tomatoe make this…read moreone of the best middle eastern restaurants, Especially when recovering. Extra packets of sumac is a nice touch for service. I'll definitely be back and buying in bulk for something coming up.

Looks like family owned amazingly managed restaurant, they do have few outdoor tables. Our orders…read morewere taken immediately, appetizers came out quickly, and warm bread was given earlier. We had borani kaddu - butternut squash with yogurt and garlic sauce. This was a good alternative to the common borani banjan. the texture was perfect, not overly cooked, went well with the warm bread. perfect for vegetarians. Our vegetarian companion had borani banjan - smoked, grilled eggplants in the tomato yogurt sauce similar to the appetizer we had. But served with rice and salad and green chick pea side provided enough serving. it was delicious - they have an option to make it vegan as well. Now quabili palaw was the star! massive size of lamb shank, well seasoned, well cooked, perfectly seasoned. The rice was fantastic with enough sweet carrots and raisins. Will be back just for this! Shami kabob came with two kababs (picture only one as our little one already sneaked one!). Kababs were juicy, perfectly spiced, with enough rice and salad. Between quabili palaw and shami kabob was enough for two adults and hungry child... Khoshmazeh!

Excellent the best burger Very clean hygienic Resturant…read more Masood the owner takes a great pride off his restaurant and a great personality I would recommend Falafel Flare to everyone.

Cool spacious and airy space with solid Middle East eats. I've driven past many times but finally…read morejust checked them out recently. Crazy ambitious menu with pizza, burgers, wings, kabobs, wraps and many Mid East favs like falafels, dolmas, gyro and babaghanoush. I only tried a couple of items, so I do need to try a few more things eventually. Order at the counter and food will get brought out. Seems like a place popular for take-out/deliveries. On a casual lunch I was impressed by the diversity in the place, as it is downtown Hayward. Young, old and cultural garb from several cultures spotted. Service at the register was friendly, dude gave off ownership vibes. Falafel Wrap ($11/4*) Very fresh and satsifying wrap. Big, soft and puffy pita bread is filled to the brim with fresh salad-like veggies. Chopped lettuce, tomato, onions and a couple of pickled items. Stuffed also with a decent amount of fat disk of falafel and a good dousing of tahini sauce. I loved the bites for the most part as I was full without feeling weighed down for the lunch hours. The falafels had good flavor but just didn't seem as crisp as I usually prefer, didn't seem fresh out of the fryer, which the places that are known for this definitely do. I especially liked the bites more when a pickled veggie entered the bite, so I should have ordered extra...next time. Beef Kabobs ($25/4*) Got this for take-out and it was still good hours later after a reheat. Beef is in small cubes and cooked pretty well done. A bit dry but at least it was flavorful. Definitely taste more Afghan in spicing/marinade, pretty bold with lots of garlic and herbs. De Afghanan out here in the east bay is the gold standard for these types of kabobs and those are cut into bigger chunks and are juicier by a lot. Kabob plates comes with a good amount of seasoned basmati rice, a pita bread, a small green salad and a small scoop of hummus. Even tho $25 seems a bit pricey, there is enough food to justify the price. I was able to make 1.5 meals out of it with a good dinner and a small work lunch. I actually want to try a pizza here and definitely a lamb kabob. I hang out in this downtown area often, so great having another casual option in my back pocket. Yeah Buddy!!

Very friendly owner. Zeiton is also caring and a…read more recommending new torshi style to me that she made it. Tasty and fresh kabob for 5 skewers only 15$ and homemade nan. Got fresh herbs from their freezer side and the taste and brand was outstanding.

The best Afghan bread I've had in a hot minute!! I truly enjoy it toasted with some feta and…read morewalnuts . They have a lot of Arab/Middle Eastern and South Asian spices and ingredients. The first time I went the man working was SOO kind & helpful, the second time the other guy was very polite left us to find what we need then pay. It is very crowded in terms of space but nothing out the ordinary for most Arab markets.

This was my second time ordering from Sultan's Grill and I went with the gyro plate again since I…read morelove gyro meat. I always ask for the meat to be a little crispy and they get it just right. The plate comes with lamb and beef gyro meat, rice, salad, hummus, and pita. I also asked for their orange yogurt sauce and hot sauce. My partner loves the orange sauce and says it has an umami flavor. For me it is just okay, but I really enjoy their hot sauce. It is not the usual sambal you get at a lot of Mediterranean spots. It has more of a salsa style taste which sounds a little odd but actually works really well. It has flavor without being too spicy, though I do like my food extra spicy. The rice here is also worth mentioning because it is so flavorful and has that umami taste that makes you want to keep eating it. The owner is always very friendly and welcoming too. The restaurant is right next to Target which makes parking really easy. Highly recommend this spot. I will definitely be back and next time I'll probably branch out and try something new.

Love Mediterranean food and was glad my cousin and I stopped by. She recommended this place and I…read morewas happy to try it out. We're assuming he was the owner, but the gentleman who helped take our order and serve us was very kind and helpful! The food itself was really good and it was also my first time trying Dolmas (which was also very good!) We ordered more plates to go, and right before we left the gentleman handed us our food. Very kind and hospitable! Would come again next time! Thank you for your service!

Mago Laso & chicken Sharma…read more Both were really delicious I ordered to go the staff were very attentive They have a few chairs for to go order to wait I look forward to trying other menu items the Sharma wa served warm w the salad on the side all 3 sauce on the side were good With the sharma

5/5 for service! Very attentive & friendly…read more 4/5 for food. Portions are large. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate & beef plate. Chicken was seasoned better to me, meat moist. However I wasn't a huge fan of the salad I opted for as the side. It was over seasoned with whichever herb or seasoning they used, oregano maybe.

An absolute must-visit. The food here tastes like a home-cooked meal made with love. The kabobs are…read moreperfectly spiced, and everything on the plate tasted incredibly fresh. It is so convenient having the grocery store right there too. The staff makes you feel right at home. 5 stars all the way!

I never had or ordered food from here (never dared to be honest) mainly because I always had…read moreserious concerns about their hygiene practices. The thin see-through plastic-looking curtain at the entrance door is extremely dirty and filthy. This alone is the major deterrent for me. Then I entered the store and it was extremely dark at 2:00 pm. There was only one light on at the butcher area. The guy at the counter ignored me and didn't even bother to say hi or if I need any help, which I really did. I was looking for some middle eastern style dill pickles. I had to go through all the isles in the darkness to find the pickle isles. There was no dill pickles! Only a few pickled vegetable jars from the manufacturers that I never shopped before. Their condiment options are very limited and is not like Middle Eastern, Persian, or Arab markets where you find a big selection of a variety of brands for one single item. I hope they get to adopt better hygiene practices, learn to say hi to the customers, and bring more variety of products. I think most of positive reviews are from their family and friends. I agree with the negative reviews.

My partner found this place and ooo the meat is quite tender and juicy. The large lamb wrap was so…read moredelicious and the salads are mixed in with a wonderful dressing. The large chicken wrap was decent. The meat wasn't as tender but still hits the spot. The garlic sauce went so well with both wraps and left us satisfied. The fried were crispy and was a great side to have.

I really love Mediterranean food and I decided to go here because I heard that it's good here. Very…read moresmall place and there's not much of a way to get to the restrooms. I was told that I have go through the kitchen and go left to get there. It's quite humid here and I wish they have AC or a huge fan to turn on because it's really hot right now. By the way, there's a ceiling fan but it's turned off though. Anyways, I really love the food here and decided to get one of their platters. I already had chicken shawarma from another place and so I wanted to try the beef one. It's really juicy and tender. The really is really flavorful. The way they designed the platter reminds me another restaurant from Livermore. They have other items here such as burgers, wraps, and paninis. I rarely can find any restaurants that serve paninis but am planning to return here to try one of them. I know that other food types on here will taste as good as the platter I had today.

Tonight at Concord Night Market, I ordered a rice platter with lamb. I was blown away by the lamb…read moreand the sauce he made for me. Everything was delicious, the salad, the rice, and especially the lamb. Gave a few slices of lamb to my wife and she loves it as well! Thank you for hooking me up with the drink at the end of the night. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for your truck to get another rice platter! Awesome!

I've been following this food truck for years! The Gyros & Rice Plates are sooo delicious! Their…read morehomemade Tzatziki is amazing too. It's really flavorful, with a slight hint of zest and sweetness. The greens are a nice touch and always fresh. The owner Abdul is super friendly and really enjoys what he does. He even let me record a couple videos of him prepping my food for this review. Thanks Abdul! The food truck is really nice and his prices are fairly reasonable. I highly recommend trying his food. Trust me you won't be disappointed!

Amazing place I was in town in business and went to see the…read moreWorld Cup , 3rd place play off game on Saturday and Final on Sunday. The food was delicious, fresh and flavorful. The desserts delightful The staff and service was so friendly. I will be back when I'm in town.

The Kebak Plate and the Chicken Plate are both very delicious…read more Prices range from $18 to $24 depending on meat or seafood. The plates are huge, I could only finish half of my plate. Service was excellent. They bring you your plate. And at the cashier was very friendly. Very nice huge store. Clean and simple decor. Will come again. Parking was easy.

We recently went back to try their food after seeing them on Check, Please! Bay Area, and all the…read moredishes we ordered were excellent. They make the best bolani! Try their half-and-half option so you can enjoy two different flavors. The kebabs are also fantastic. We usually go for the lamb kebab and shami kabob, and they never disappoint. The owners are very friendly, and the service is always great. We'll definitely be back again!

It's been quite a while since we were last here, and their flavors are still as good as before…read more Most of their kabob dishes come with a simple salad, bread, rice, meat, and sauce. All together they make the a nice combination. This time we found the meats a little dry. What we ordered: + Chicken Kabob - the chicken is super flavorful, and the salad adds crunch and freshness to the meal. The chicken was just a little dry, but when dipped in the minty sauce, it was very good. + Qabuli Palow - this is a lamb shank covered in rice and sweet carrots and raisins. The menu says this is their most popular dish, but we found the lamb to be very overcooked and dry. There were some portions that were very hard, almost too hard to chew. I found the carrots/raisin topping to be too sweet, but hubby enjoyed it. + Mantoo (appetizer 5 pieces) - little dumplings with a yogurt sauce. This was so good. Overall, the food doesn't lack flavor.