I was in San Jose and trusted Yelpies on where to eat in town based on high amount of 4-5 star…read morereviews, and I landed at Falafel Stop for lunch during my trip. I love how this is a no frill, casual eatery for a quick Middle Eatern bite. The flavors are good, the portion is big enough to be shared with another person, and the service is pretty quick. Now I wonder why there isn't anything like this in LA where I'm from.

Super impressed with this spot. First off, park down the street and avoid this super chaotic…read moreparking lot... trust me. You walk up and order, and pick up vegetarian food on one side and meat dishes on the other side. The portions are very generous, and all of the sides and little salads were so good. They have covered outdoor seating, and everyone working there was nice and efficient. The falafel was great as was the Shawarma. Overall 5/5

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.

Best in town!!! Best falafel + Best customer service = Best…read morefriends for life! Their falafels are always made to perfection, and you can really tell they love what they serve & everyone who stops by.

Tried the Babaganoush, Gyro sandwich and Falafel sandwich…read more Very good Babaganoush. Could taste the eggplant; creamy. The eggplant flavor was not too overwhelming and went well with the soft pita bread. Topped with spicy chili jelly which added another layer of spicy to the dish. The meat on the gyro was also not overly spiced. Came with tomato slices and lettuce with mild tahini dressing. Small size is pretty filling. All stuffed in soft pita. The large Falafel sandwich was huge and full of falafel with lettuce and tomatoes. The falafel was good but would like it with a little more seasoning. Also tried the Koubby which was ground meat coated in wheat and fried. Texture is more on the dry side. The main flavor was onion with hint of cumin. Very reasonable price for the serving size and taste. There's outdoor seating in front and side of the building. Order and pick up at the windows

1 year on the food, service and portion sizes are still fantastic for casual--and dare i…read moresay--healthy dining :) I loved the sampler platter for a day I dont feel like being decisive about dining options (good for 2 or for 1 if that's a meal). The cafe has added a projector screen inside for the World Cup which is very nice on a hot day (you can also catch the games in other locations in downtown Mtn View).

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.

Have had Oren's many times for take out and it is always consistently delicious and fresh. This…read moretime we dined in at the location in downtown Mountain View. The hummus is of course their signature and is some of the best around, so thick and creamy. I ordered the falafel pita which was tasty, fluffy pita, crispy falafel, and very heavy on the hummus. We ordered a Muhammara dip appetizer which was delicious (walnut red pepper). They give complimentary pickled slaw and hot sauces. On my last visit I tried the Shakshuka which was soo good. Service was great, food was out quick, and plenty of water refills.

Really good solid burger and fries! Recommend trying! Will be back to try other itemsread more

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.

Lamb shank was super tough and dry, totally overcooked. Falafel balls were also extremely dry…read moreinside. Neither of these tasted fresh (prepared and cooked maybe 1-2 days prior? Wouldn't be surprised if lamb was precooked 2-3 days prior.) Dips were good and fresh though. Maybe I should have gotten bbq'd items but I'd expect everything to taste good. Very "club" atmosphere with top 20 type songs playing. BYOB was nicest part!

I've been meaning to check out Mazra's (not so) new Redwood City location for the longest time. I'm…read moreglad I finally got a chance recently. There's a paid parking lot right behind the restaurant (rate is $1/hour). It's not a huge lot, and it was mostly full when we came on a weekday afternoon, so I can imagine it might be hard to find a spot during the weekend. I came for a late lunch with a friend around 1:40 pm on a Wednesday, and surprisingly it was still somewhat crowded. They have both indoor seating as well as patio seating, but it was a hot-ish day out so we opted for indoor. Both indoor and outdoor areas are decorated beautifully, with lots of greenery outside and high ceilings and more greenery inside. We shared two items: Whole cauliflower ($14) Chicken shawarma plate ($22) I've heard their cauliflower is really good and knew I had to try it out. The actual roasted cauliflower is pretty good, but what makes this dish really shine is the lemon tahini dressing. It was like crack! The chicken shawarma plate was delicious too. We got it with a side of seasoned fries and roasted beet dip, and everything was so good. The chicken itself is very flavorful, and once you add the garlic toum sauce, it's *chefs kiss*. Portions were pretty big, and we didn't end up finishing either dish. I packed the remaining chicken with the leftover tahini dressing from the cauliflower, and it made for some pretty yummy leftovers later that night!!

Absolutely delicious Persian food. Service was amazing, everything was fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly cooked. Great taste and authentic flavors. I'll definitely be back.

*Ambiance: This place is clean and has upscale decor. The floor was a bit slippery…read more * Food: Delicious, with generous portions. The staff's recommendations were a hit! * Service: Attentive staff, and we were seated fairly quickly. * Parking: Easy during our weekday dinner visit. * Overall: One of my favorite restaurants--a go-to spot for bringing out-of-town visitors.

I had a great service experience at Sajj yesterday! The…read morestaff took my order and resolved an issue with the gift card issue. Quick and super helpful! The falafels for our bowls were not enough - so he prepped the bowls and I believe only one falafel was remaining but he gave me two in the side box. The restaurant seemed nicely lit and clean, no issues with parking - many many spots available in the lot. Conventionally located in a popular MTV shopping complex.

Sajj is a great Mediterranean fast casual restaurant. It's a great option for vegetarians and…read morevegans as well. They have an option for different kind of entrees such as wrap , pita roll, salad or rice bowl. Customers get to choose from a variety of proteins , veggies such as cauliflower and eggplant , sauces such as hummus, garlic spread , tzatziki and other toppings. Customize as you like or choose from their own versions of wraps, lifestyle bowls or plates. Falafels are always freshly fried . They also have some interesting starters or appetizers, desserts and beverages. Be sure to sign up for their rewards program , to get discount deals and earns points that can be used for different rewards later