A friend was visiting from Atlanta & we wanted to try something besides the norm…read more What a ***Find*** Quaint place - Turkish Cafe/Restaurant. nice airy atmosphere - good local vibes. We ordered the Red Lentil Soup - Anda & Beef Kabobs. Big plate with Lots of Great Flavor. The bread & Dipping Sauce were also a great start (Surprise). Attentive Staff and offered advice on new dishes for our next visit. Definitely a Must see when in the City!!

My friend wanted a shawarma and found this place. Was pleasantly surprised to learn it was Turkish…read moreowned. Service was attentive, food was great. Ended with tea, and have zero complaints.

Falafels and chicken wrap were delicious. We are definitely coming back for the next Chase event!read more

I couldn't believe this restaurant was here! I spend too much time at Chase Center (go Valkyries)…read moreand parked my Lyft bike at a dock 1.5 blocks from Chase Center to get to SF Kebab. The Lyft bike dock was around the corner and I was still late to meet my friend because I couldn't find SF Kebab! I finally found it and was pleased. There were a lot of Valkyries fans here pre-game, but also some business people and UCSF medical people. It's solid quick food near Chase Center. My friend and I enjoyed sharing a falafel plate to start. Then she got some beef kebabs that came with a nice salad. I enjoyed a lamb and beef wrap. The meat was tender, chewy, and flavorful, and there was quite a bit of lettuce as well. I had a nice cider and she had an IPA. Service was friendly. Nice San Francisco artwork inside.

We could smell the restaurant from outside it smelled so good. We ordered a German Style Beef Lamb…read moreGyro Gemuse and a Beef Lamb Steak Plate. They were pretty nicely busy on a Sunday night but we didn't have to wait too long for our food which was nice. While we were waiting though, we saw an order of the fries that looked super yummy and had to order one. The food was all super delicious. : German Style Beef Lamb Gyro Gemuse: The German Style Gemuse I was nicely flavored with goat cheese, fresh and sundried tomatoes. The first bite I took was pretty heavenly. The plate was also pretty yummy but I prefer the burger form. Fries: We also appreciated the fries which tasted freshly fried. They had a nice density to them and the outside had a nice thicker layer which I didn't expect but was still delicious. Baklava: Their baklava also looked beautiful so we had to try one. We got their cold baklava which was sort of milky at the bottom and flaky on top with pistachio filling in the center. It was really delicious and not too sweet and would highly recommend. I will definitely come back to try their other menu items!

I wanted to like this place but the Yelp ratings had me optimistic. I ordered via delivery, the…read moredolma and the Adana kebab wrap about 30 minutes before closing, and I have to be honest, the experience didn't match the hype. The dolma were overly acidic, and I'm not talking about squeezing the lemon they included, this was baked into the filling itself. Four pieces for $9.95 also felt steep for what you get. The kebab wrap arrived on lavash when I ordered pita, which is a small but noticeable detail. The first few bites were underwhelming but I will say it redeemed itself toward the end. Got really juicy and the flavor came through in the last few bites. I'm left wondering if ordering close to closing affected the quality, or if this is just what to expect. Either way it didn't match the ratings for me. Maybe I'll give it another shot in person someday, but for now I'd explore other options first.

Delicious! Hearty meals to be had here. The musakhan is a spiced chicken dish served with roasted…read morepine nuts, pita, and caramelized onions. I loved how juicy the chicken was and the crisp yet soft pita. Apparently this dish they claim is usually not found in restaurants so it was pretty special to eat it. I will be back to try more!

I love Beit Rima, they make incredible food every time. My husband and I don't even bother sharing…read moreanymore because we like a whole plate to ourselves! On our most recent visit we stopped by with our baby, grabbed a table during his naptime and feasted. My go to is the Chicken Shish Tawook Plate served with charred peppers/onions, hummus, rice, and half pita. The chicken is amazing, it's so flavorful and always cooked to perfection. I also love their Mezze Sampler which comes with lebna, muhammara, baba ganoush, hummus, pickles, and falafel. This location is a bit bigger with more tables than their Cole Valley location. Highly recommend Beit Rima at either location if you're craving Mediterranean in the city.

Everything we ordered was delicious. Especially loved the…read morekoobideh and Kashk-e Bademjan. I would go here again in a heart beat. The lamb tongue was ok too chewy not worth for the price. Ambiance is cute, we got seated in less than 10 min when we came around 7PM on a Friday.

Lavash (good food) was what lead me to be in a mood. Great way to support local communities…read morethrough their unique culinary creations, especially during women's history month. I'm sure there are other Persian cafés and restaurants as good as Lavash. I hardly stop to think about what made Lavash interesting. The floral aroma throughout the entire atmosphere, the gentleness of the waiters and hostesses who're well focused on serving others, and their signature paper thin Lavash bread. A clear teapot filled with saffron tea with rock candy on a stick; seen how they dip it in after pouring the tea. Interesting orange color indeed! A plate of zucchini, grape tomatoes, Moroccan mint leaves, and a pair of Bulgarian cheese; complimentary for my first visit here. Persian noodle soup, filled with beans, chickpeas, and lentils; loved the floral notes in every spoonful. Main course, veggie kabob on a bed of basmati rice drenched in saffron and spices, along with some onions and mushrooms, and of course, a large Lavash bread at the bottom to fill the whole plate. The best part is to completely sandwich wrap after I marginalized the contents on the plate. Ahhh! Satisfying to the last bite of herbs and spices. Not filling though, but I had no need for any dessert. Another highly recommended place to eat for locals and tourists alike. I let some of my friends know how much they'll love the best Persian dishes locals raved about. Thumbs up for the people of Lavash!

Great food. Large menu with variety. Can get vegetarian platter too…read more The shwarma salad was soo much meat on top of a little bit of salad. HEART SHAPED Cheese stuffed falafel and STAR/FLOWER SHAPED onion stuffed falafel were good and big pieces! The shaped, so adorable! Cut up and share. I didn't taste much cheese. Many tables, spacious It's on the pricier side for Mediterranean food. average $30 per person for one entree and falafel. Presentation and food is good!

Dropped by on a weekend afternoon for a late lunch. There's plenty of seating and the restaurant…read morehas a nice vibe to it. 1) Staff - very courteous and attentive 2) Cleanliness - our table was not very clean and there was leftover food under the table 3) Loaded falafel fries - my favorite dish. The falafel was on point, 5/5 4) Hummus with shawarma - average. Meat lacked flavor and depth, and the hummus was ok. 3/5 5) Musakhan - came highly recommended based on other reviews but I was not a fan. The caramelized onion makes the whole wrap very sweet and takes away from the flavor of the meat. 2/5.

A gem. Genuine Mediterranean. Everything is fresh and…read moreclean, from the food to the bathrooms! Nice service. Casual. Relaxing. Must try!!!

We've come across and heard about Old Jerusalem before and felt like having middle eastern food…read moretonight, so we took a chance and tried them out. When we arrived at around 7:30 pm, there were tables available. It's a comfortable cafe-like restaurant with mural paintings on the wall. Service was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as good as the ambiance and waitstaff. ***OUR PICKS*** BEEF SHAWERMA ENTREE ~ the beef was overly salted, saffron rice was ok, hummus was really thick, like peanut butter. My guy ordered this and thought it was average. 3/5 LAMB SHISH KEBAB WRAP ~ this was my dish. I ate one half of the wrap and it only held two cubes of lamb meat. The lettuce and tomatoes made the wrap bland. The meat was seasoned, but everything was plain, so it needed more seasoning. Honestly, this was missing flavor! I'll have to add something to it when I eat the rest of this wrap at home. 2.5/5 HALF ROASTED CHICKEN AND RICE ~ Our friend ordered this dish. It needed more sumac. This tasted like plain roasted chicken. Maybe it needs more seasoning while marinating. It wasn't dry, so that's a relief. Rice was ok and it wasn't dry or soggy. 3.5 We've been spoiled and have had better food in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Nothing stood out for any of us. Prices are a bit high for what you get. Sadly, probably won't be back.

This is the most underrated stop in all of Noe! Highly recommend their chicken kebab plate and…read moretheir falafel plate. The baba ghanoush is especially delicious with the falafel. The salads are super fresh and crispy, too, and love their pickled veg add ons - not just the typical after thought side salad; I actually eat it all. Their rice is so yummy and their chicken is juicy and not overcooked. They have dog and kid friendly outdoor seating (both covered and not covered). They also have a nice bathroom that's always clean. Staff is so friendly and kind and always remember me. They also do takeout! Give them a bit of time to prep your food; they make it to order and it's worth the wait for such a fresh taste. Highly, highly recommend this place.

Do you ever do this thing? You're waiting for the 48 at the corner of 24th & Castro Streets in Noe…read moreValley, and you want to eat, but you don't feel like The Little Chihuahua or Subs Inc. or that breakfast place that keeps changing its name, but the bus isn't coming for a while because it's a federal holiday and Muni is running a Sunday schedule even though it's a Tuesday, so you really feel like walking east on 24th because you're in the mood for a stroll and it's a holiday so people are out, but you're also unsure of where you'll find a nice and cheap enough place to eat, because Noe Valley is famous for replacing nice neighborhood restaurants and cafes with overpriced froufrou places that you'd never be caught dead in, so you debate and walk and walk and debate, and you're annoyed with yourself because you do this all the time, and why can't you just make a decision? Then you happen upon Mesopotamia Kitchen, and you order and sit down and enjoy your food, although it's overpriced and really really messy, but you predicted that, and you like it more and more as you continue your jaunt down 24th, literally, because the street is starting to go downhill, and you decide to walk all the way to the Mission because you've done this out of late-bus necessity before. You never do that? Lucky for you, because I do this kind of thing all the time, and it drives me crazy. Food is good, people are nice. Ambiance is on the meh side of fancy or the fancy side of meh; you be the judge. It's a nice place to eat on a carefree day off from work. Noe Valley usually disappoints, but when it surprises, it surprises well beyond expectations. Or at least my expectations, which for Noe Valley are woefully low.

The Lamb Shank and Palek Paneer are divine. The lamb is wonderfully tender laid on top of lemony…read morebirtani rice that mends well with the juicy and fatty meat. The chickpea on the side tastes so good and smoky. Palek paneer is my usual choice at Indian restaurants, and I'm blown away. She serves the best I ever had. The spinach isn't blanched in water, but in milk! Which makes a difference. Not for vegans, but vegetarians you're in for a treat. The staff all are very friendly and I hope they expand to other states.

After a failed attempt at Deli Board for lunch (line was at least an hour) we started walking in…read moresearch of food. We saw this Pakistani food and just decided to try it. We didn't look at reviews or anything so we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into. We just needed lunch fast for our toddler. We ordered at the front. They have Pakistani or middle eastern food. I ordered from their lunch menu. My husband got their lamb wrap, and I got their lunch special plate. The plate came with lamb korma, rice, and garbanzo bean (chana dal), naan, and a regular soda/drink. OMG it was delicious! I haven't had good Pakistani food in a long time. The lamb korma had so much flavor, a little spice kick (loved it), and the chana dal was surprisingly good too. I hate any kind of beans but this was so good. My picky toddler even ate the lamb and rice! It was that good. My husband lamb wrap was a treat too. They had this sort of sweat relish, it went so well with the lamb. The lady who was at the front was SUPER nice, super accommodating. We had a crazy toddler. She brought over water and eventually came over and dropped our food off. We sat in the back patio. The guy who took our order came around and checked up on us too. Super friendly people! Definitely on our list when we do our annual SF visit now.

Maykadeh came to me as a recommendation from a North Beach foodie patron. Boy are the yelp reviews…read moreaccurate. We walked in on a Monday evening without reservations and were greeted by a very friendly gentleman. I am guessing that he's the owner as he made his way through every table during our visit to check on folks. While there were non-Persians, majority of patrons were Persian. I overheard the table next to us chatting about the authenticity of each dish and how they had been coming here for years. Here is what we ordered: *Koobideh & Barg: portion was huge and every morsel of meat was juicy and so tasty. The saffron rice was perfection. Even the tomato was sweet and delicious *Kashke Bademjan: tasty eggplant with mint that went perfectly with the bread. It was also yummy with the crunchy onions and basil We will definitely be back to try the lamb tongue referenced in other reviews and koobideh will be on my repeat list. I can't recommend Maykadeh enough and will bring my foodie friends next time!

We came to this place recommended to us by some SF locals. We were super excited to try out Persian…read morefood since we don't get it in Seattle (where we are visiting from). We ordered the Chicken koobideh and the spicy Joojeh kabab. The chicken koobideh was not cooked properly - the kababs were a little raw and not flavorful at all honestly. And the spicy joojeh kabab was the same - not cooked well. Needless to say, kinda paranoid I might have gotten food poisoning from this experience. As far as the service is concerned, very very slow. Inattentive staff. Ex: they did not serve us water unless we specifically asked for it. We won't be returning. Disappointed because we were really looking forward to a great meal on our vaca.