Summer Nights is a great Mediterranean eatery. It is nicely located in Sacramento. Parking is easy…read more It is very clean and homey. It is not too large and you will be well taken care of. I have never seen it crowded, but I bet it can get crowded on the weekends. I don't know if they take reservation, so call them. We went during midweek and had no wait at all. The service is friendly and nice. They will take very good care of you. We love all their food. Some of our favorites are the juicy beef or lamb kabob. All of their soups are great. We really like the lentil soup. Their salads are great and there is something there for everyone. vegans will also love this place. Their mains are just the best. You will love it. You will feel at home here. Have fun.

Had a catered iftar meal so no notes on the service or ambiance but this spot is pretty well-known…read morefor being a go-to iftar spot. Had pita, beef wrap, whole chicken and rice, chicken kabob, salad, babaghanoush, and falafel. Everything was very tasty but the chicken was slightly dry to me and I wish the beef wraps were less sticky (take that wish a grain of salt since I got catered food). Beef wraps were my favorite though. Falafel was a crowd favorite and I thought it tasted like fried chicken lol. Babaghanoush was super good. dr. syed if you see this you're the goat for catering this for us :))

I am here to try it for the first time it looks nice and clean and it is 100% halal I hope it is…read moregood if so I will return since I work a two blocks away

This wasn't my original choice but it was nearby. The menu is large with seemingly something for…read moreeveryone. I ordered via the touchscreen kiosk and got 2 falafel veggie plates. You can choose protein, toppings, carb and sauces. The plate came with 5 very dry falafels. The rest of the plate was lettuce and rice with sauce. Nothing amazing but just ok. I didn't like when you go to the payment screen they automatically include tip in the total for to go order. The service was whatever from the younger guy working.

Food: this place is just okay. It has that authentic vibe where you think the food is going to be…read morelow key bomb. If you need a Mediterranean fix and you're in the area, sure. I got the tikka combo which involves skewered lamb and chicken over rice. There's some hummus, a big piece of bread, and a salad involved. Overall, I thought everything could have been more flavorful. While I'm a sauce man, if a place doesn't beg me to ask for sauce or add more, I'm pretty impressed. Further, the lamb was kind of tough. Perhaps, some of the other items could be better. They seem to have some nice baked good options. I guess the $ is competitive, but for $20+ for an entree and soda... Service: order at the register. Not too much conversation involved. Maybe about 4 tables available to dine in.

My Sacramento coworker took us here for lunch. He mentioned something about them winning some…read moreaward for one of the best sandwiches in the Sacramento area. They are located inside a Mediterranean market. We ordered from the bakery, but, paid over in the market. I got their beef shawarma sandwich, while my coworkers went with the chicken. It took a few minutes before our sandwiches were done. The sandwich was big and a very good value for the price they charge. The problem I had was with the meat as it was very gristly. The beef was marinated well, and came with tomatoes and onions. They were okay. I can't complain much as the price was very reasonable.

Such a nice a place with warm welcome and greeting the food was great, will come back for sure.read more

My husband took me here because he really liked this place and it did not disappoint!…read more This place has phenomenal service and great food! The lady who was serving us (and I think the owner?) was so sweet, she helped us decide on what to order. Everything made to order and the price was really good. We got heaping portions for two people and it was less than $30 for lunch including drinks and dessert! We split the combo ($17.99) and added pita (2.99), two drinks, and a baklava. The baklava was huge, shaped like a rose and had hints of rose. The meat was so tender and juicy, the rice was aromatic. The hummus was so good and the fire roasted tomatoes. The pita was the only thing I was meh on. There were plenty of parking in the strip mall. We'll definitely be back!

The Qabali I had here was soooooo good, I got totally…read morehooked and fell in love with Afghan food! I looked into making it myself (checked some websites and YouTube), but it's actually pretty tricky and takes a lot of effort. Luckily, I can get delicious, authentic Qabali here for just $16‼ It even comes with a big lamb chop and Chapati naan on the side. Totally worth it! Also, everyone here (both staff and customers) is warm and friendly. When we didn't know how to pronounce some of the menu items at first, they kindly helped us out! :)

2nd time here got the bolani and qabali. The man at the front counter is super friendly and always…read moregives such great service. The food is amazing you can actually eat in the back where there are chairs and tables set up. The portions of the bolani can probably feed 3-4 people. My wife and I didn't finish the qabali. We also ordered some naan bread, it's the zie of a pizza and only a $1.30 each. If they were closer I'd get the qabali every week.

Extremely tasty and fresh food. Portion sizes are excellent and serving sizes are large for what…read moreyou pay. Hard to find a better deal for better food locally. The food comes out fast although there can be a bit of a wait to get to order. The line for the market is shared with the deli counter so during peak hours you can wait a bit before placing your order. The interior is welcoming and the small eating area in the corner of the store is sparsely decorated but has everything you need. This is a hidden gem, come grab a sandwich on their fresh made diamond bread or a combo plate and you will absolutely not regret it!

Very unfriendly atmosphere. Employees simply scowled. No welcome and no gratitude. Not sure why…read more Perhaps it was my shoes...?

We came here for a little date day and WOW... I think we just found our new favorite restaurant in…read moreall of Sacramento Every single thing we ordered was incredible. The chicken, lamb, and beef were insanely tender, like melt in your mouth, don't even need to chew type of good. The saffron rice was absolutely perfect. Fragrant, rich, and so flavorful it honestly deserves its own fan club. And then the desserts As someone who takes sweets very seriously, it is basically a personality trait at this point, the baklava and ice cream were EVERYTHING. Sweet, creamy, slightly savory, and just so unique in the best way. We loved it so much we had to take a half pint home with us and I would do it again without hesitation. The whole experience felt special, cozy, and honestly kind of magical for a date day with my husband. We were already planning our next visit before we even left. Safe to say we will absolutely be back next week and enjoying every single bite again

I got the beef bowl and let me tell you... it was so good!…read more The bartender Kareem recommended it to me. I also got a margarita that was one of the best I've ever had! Inside is very clean and welcoming. Get over here now and try them! Don't forget to tip Kareem!

I've always been a huge fan of Halal food and in this case, their dishes are of unique Afghan…read morecuisine. This takes me to the Arden-Arcade neighborhood of Sacramento where I had the opportunity to check out "Tolo Market & Restaurant". Located directly on Marconi Ave. and adjacent to busy Fulton Ave., this place has been doing double duty by being a small dedicated store (specializing in unique perishable goods for purchase) as well as a full-on Afghan-fusion menu. Considering they opened in early-2020 (while making it through the pandemic), I will say that this place survived the worst of the worst. I ended up dining here solo and arrived during the afternoon of Sunday 6/29/2025 at around 2:45pm. Since this wasn't a busy area which neighbors a Domino's Pizza and a dental office (which was closed), I parked directly outside of the business. Upon entry, there were no customers at the time but two employees (one of which I believe was the owner). Additionally, the market area had a ton of unique spices, sauces, and many other food items that are for sale. As for the menu itself (which also goes by "Madar Afghan-Food & Bakery", it was quite eclectic as their influence on the Persian/Halal dishes was quite apparent. Here, you will see a variety of samosa dishes, Bolani, kebabs, Naanwich, Halal fries, and unique desserts. Since this was my first time, I ended up going with a fan favorite, their "Chapli Burger". This was an interesting twist on a burger which uses spiced Pakistani meat complete with green chutney, herbed yogurt, lettuce and tomatoes on a soft sesame seed bun. I ordered the combo which included a side of their "Baked Masala Fries" and a refreshingly delicious "Salaam Cola" (which is no sugar for the carb-conscious). The entire time it took for them to prepare my burger & fries only took about 9 minutes. As shown in the photos I provided, the burger itself had a wonderful presentation. The meat was tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection which utilizes subtle hints of Pakistani spices. The yogurt dressing provided a cool refreshing balance while the tomatoes were cool and crunchy. My fries also had a very crispy and well seasoned taste while the cola was delicious and hit the spot on a somewhat warm summer day. All in all, "Tolo Market & Restaurant" exceeded my expectations. Don't let the no-frills look of this place fool you because they really put out some excellent flavor in the place. The service was amazing while the prices of their entire menu was very reasonable. Best of all, they have very decent hours being opened for business Sun-Thu from 9am-9pm and Fri-Sat from 9am-10pm. With that said and done, I am giving this place a perfect five-star rating.

So this spot looks like a mini grocery store but they actually serve food here as well. I wanted to…read moretry this spot out based on the Yelp reviews but sadly this didn't measure up to par for me. There is no hint of the Madar Restaurant previous reviewers mentioned. When I was here, there was a young man at the register who also made the food. Daughter got a chicken kebab which she enjoyed and I got some sort of "burger." It was supposed to come with an egg to boot. I got the order to go. The order took quite a bit of time which gave me the opportunity to see the interesting grocery store items: various loose leaf teas, spices, refrigerated gulab jamun, it was all very fascinating. Once home, unwrapping my "burger" it was more like a huge wrap with a type of flatbread consisting mostly of fries and salad mix with a few pieces of chicken. No egg to speak of. I ended up throwing out 80% of it. Maybe there was a language barrier? In any case I don't think I'll be returning.

We haven't been to a Kabob restaurant since becoming vegan…read more Famous kabob has a great selection of items for vegans including "Impossible Koobideh." The food was very tasty and our server was very nice. The restaurant feels authentic and is very clean and elegant. Parking lot was full but we were able to get parking across the street. Overall great experience and will come again.

I was craving Middle Eastern food and my friend suggested Famous Kebab. It is located in an area…read morenot too familiar with so it was a journey to get there, but it was worth it. This restaurant is a study in old school dining experience. It reminiscent of family owned restaurants with the older generation creating a homey atmospshere. The furniture is comfy and broken in. When you walk in, you feel immediately welcomed by the staff. There is nothing pretentious about this place at all. For an appetizer, we got the Bademjoon- an eggplant dip served with naan. To make it vegan, asked for the kashk on the side. The dip by itself was good, but with the hashk, it took it the whole new level. They also gave us an oil and mint dressing, which was phenomenal. For my main course I chose to have the beef Koobideh with rice, salad and a roasted tomato. I could eat those roasted tomatoes all day long. My friend shared a secret with me- cut roasted tomato, mix it in with the basmati rice and top with sumac. What an amazing combination? Throughout our meal, staff would pass by and see how we were doing. Not intrusive, it didn't feel like a server asking you if you need anything. All in all my meals here have been great. If it was a little bit closer to home, I would probably go more often. Parking is a little touch and go sometimes there's parking and sometimes there isn't. The lot is very small.

Authentic , delicious , amazing service , very professional and welcoming . The ambiance is .. I…read morehighly recommend and will definitely visit again and again

The food is ALWAYS amazing and service is exceptional!!! The ambiance is so nice with peaceful…read morepiano playing live. Mari was our server and she was so sweet and attentive! They have a private party room for bigger parties and events. Best of the best! Highly recommend!