Fresh and Yummy! Pita is great, thick and fluffy like a pita…read moreneeds to be! A verity of Falafel balls - spicy and non spicy. Everything is made from scratch, so fresh. They are located in the JCC campus so you can enjoy eating in the cafe area or outdoors near the Oasis playground which is great for the kids......The doctor and his workers are all welcoming and helpful. Don't forget to drizzle some of that yumminess Tahini and Schug on top your pita. (you will thank me later!)

If you love falafel, this is the place for you! Dr. Falafel…read moremakes top notch falafel pita dishes. The balls are rounded and fried to perfection, the pita is baked fresh, and the condiments are home-made. You get your choice of several (I think 4) flavors of falafel balls, or a combination, which makes every dish a unique experience. We grabbed a few extra falafel balls to share with friends and they love them too! If you don't know much about this Mediterranean favorite, Dr. Falafel is a great place to get introduced to it.

Another one got through! And when I say another one, I mean a place I've been going to for over 20…read moreyears that I somehow never reviewed. I moved away from the area some time ago, so I haven't had the chance to come here nearly as often as I used to. Happy to report that aside from the higher prices and the slightly smaller banana shake, everything else remains exactly the same. Still one of my favorite family-owned San Jose staples. Consistency like that over two decades is hard to find. BB

Haven't been here for awhile and decided to come back for their famous falafel…read more This place was in the Diner's, Drive-in and Dive Food Network show many years ago. It's really cool that they have all the drawings on the wall by the seating area. Their falafel is very good - crispy outside and dense inside. The Falafel pita sandwich is stuffed with falafel, lettuce and tomatoes. Their tahini sauce unfortunately is very thin, watery and not much tahini taste. I don't recall it's so runny before. It is very diluted and that's disappointing. Service is fast. The gentlemen at the windows are friendly and helpful. Note that they charge 3% credit card fee. Parking lot is small and you may need to park on the street.

Amazing and healthy food! The ambient is really nice as well. It's definitely one of my favorite…read moreMediterranean restaurant in the bay area!

We ordered takeout from here and weren't disappointed. We got the chipotle hummus, vegetarian pide,…read moreand lamb & beef gyros plate. Portions were really huge. Hummus was great, and I might just come here to get the other hummus varieties. The pide was good, nothing special about it. It might have been better for a dine-in experience, as they packed the pide slices one on top of the other. The pieces were kind of stuck on top of each other. The gyro plate was good as well. Overall good food and would come back again to try some of their other items.

Gluten free and vegan options galore. . The menus are clearly marked with Gluten Free and vegan,…read moreetc. I found this place only because I was looking for good hummus. I decided to give it a try and was informed of the Gluten Free pita option. That clinched the purchase, and the taste guaranteed a return. Today, we sat down for a light lunch and chose to sit outdoors. We ordered chicken hummus with Gluten Free pita. I also got mint lemonade, which was not overly sweet and very refreshing. The service was prompt and courteous. They took plates as we finished without being intrusive. They asked about food allergies and when I said dairy, gluten, and eggs they confirmed it was a sensitivity rather than an allergy. They helped me choose my take home hummus. I will come here over and over. I have missed Mediterranean food and this hits the spots.

I've been a loyal fan of Oren's for a while, usually swinging by to grab a large hummus to-go, but…read morethis was actually my first time sitting down for a proper meal at the Castro Street location. I'm happy to report that the experience holds up just as well as the takeout. * The Service: The service was excellent across the board. Our server was incredibly patient and friendly, which really adds to the welcoming, bustling energy of the place. * The Food: Everything was very well prepared and packed with those authentic Mediterranean flavors you expect here. ** Small Hummus Dip: The namesake of this place is the absolute star. It is thick, creamy, and so flavorful that I honestly think using it as a "dip" is doing it a disservice. You should really just spoon it directly into your mouth! Don't waste this hummus on enhancing something else--let the hummus be selfish - haha. ** Falafel (Side): We ordered the 5-piece side, and they were perfectly fried with a great texture. ** Beef Kebab Rice Bowl: My main was the rice bowl with beef kebabs. The meat was well-seasoned, and like most things here, the portion was definitely substantial. * The Drinks: The biggest pleasant surprise was the seasonal hot mulled wine. On a cold afternoon, this was exactly what I needed. It's hard to find a place that serves it piping hot without losing the natural flavors to a boil, but they nailed it. My date's hot apple cider was equally flavorful and served at that same perfect, steaming temperature. * The Environment & Value: The space is casual but nice, with those signature Moroccan floor tiles giving it some great character. While Castro Street prices can sometimes feel a bit high, the quality and the "village-sized" portions make it a fair trade-off. * The Bottom Line: Whether you're grabbing a container to-go or sitting down for a hot meal and some mulled wine, Oren's remains a Mountain View staple. I'll definitely be back--and I'll probably still be eating that hummus with a spoon :)

Had the Gyro Plate, Beef Kabab Plate, and Falafel. My friend had the Cheeseburger…read more Gyro came with sliced of well seasoned gyro, pita bread, hummus, small salad and basmati rice. The gyro meat was soft and tasty but on the salty side. The Hummus was good especially topped with the chili sauce and pita. Chili sauce tasted like chili and salsa mixed together; added a little spice and slight sweetness. Pita was soft, fluffy inside and toasty grilled outside. The salad has a vinaigrette dressing which had sweet citrus flavor; complemented the other items on the plate. The Basmati rice was yummy, with butter flavor. The Falafel was soft almost fluffy inside vs dense. The outer fried layer had a nutty taste with cumin with slight spicy flavor. The Beek Kabab was ok. A bit tough but good seasoning. Also a bit expensive for $21 with only about 5 pieces of beef chunks. The Cheeseburger was ok. They had the self serve water cooler by the window so it doesn't really stay cold because it's directly hit by the sun. Good place to get food to go. You order using the kiosk tablet. They brought the food pretty quickly.

Stopped by Falafel Flare in Sunnyvale since I recently started working in the area. It's located in…read morea strip mall off Mathilda Ave, next to Lucky's and Starbucks. There's indoor seating and a few tables outside. I ordered at the self-service kiosk, and my food came out in a reasonable amount of time. They offer burgers and wraps too but I went with the falafel plate and it was actually better than expected. The falafels were crispy, and there was plenty of hummus and pita to go with it. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely come back again.

Mazra has become one of our favorite family spots. We come here often with our baby, and the staff…read moreis always so kind and welcoming. They remember the little things and are incredibly attentive--many times they've brought us water and a high chair before we even had a chance to ask. The food is consistently excellent. Our go-to dishes are the kebabs and the cauliflower, which are always amazing. It's not easy finding a place that has both great food and a genuinely warm atmosphere, but Mazra does both really well. We always leave happy and look forward to our next visit.

We were seated and informed that you scan the QR code and place your order and pay. And food will…read morearrive soon. That is exactly what happened and the food was delicious!! Had leftovers.

Been in area over 50 years cook myself often know good food and recently joined Caspian's…read morecustomers team great food with excellent service create an outstanding environment that make feel at home family owned (Husband & Wife) welcome you to enjoy and share your good time With deepest appreciation Well done job!

I find this Persian Restaurant offers the best Persian food with exceptional service…read more Romina goes out of her way to make sure customers are satisfied and happy with the service. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking traditional Persian food and kabobs.