Went to Carmel for my brother's birthday and had a great experience. We were seated almost…read moreimmediately thanks to our reservation, though the restaurant was packed even on a weekday during early dinner. Everything our server recommended was absolutely delicious. The raw fish appetizers were the highlight, and I still can't stop thinking about them. The tartare was definitely pricey for just a couple of bites, but I have to admit they were some of the best bites of tartare I've had in a long time. The service was attentive overall, although I would have appreciated a bit more guidance through the menu considering the price point. That said, the food really speaks for itself. Carmel offers a unique menu that stands out from the usual dining experience, and I'd happily come back!

The grilled peach burrata & the gluten free vodka pasta were some of the best dishes I've had in…read moreLA. The gluten free pasta I still think about, people at our table who weren't even gluten free liked that version better than the regular. I've been a few times, and the cocktails are just okay to me but that pasta is all I need.

We just got home from dinner here and my wife and I loved it. The food was absolutely top notch. We…read morestarted with the potatoes in garlic sauce and an order of the haroumi and watermelon. What a great kick off! As for our mains, we both ordered a variation of the combo plates. I had the chicken tawook and beef. The Mrs. had the chicken and lamb. All good. Based on the food alone, we would recommend this place to anyone with a beating heart and more importantly, a mouth. This is quality food at a quality price. The atmosphere? Really great. It's a little dark and twinkly inside which sets a nice tone. There is cool artwork adorning every piece of wall, the place is very easy on the eyes...including the restrooms. Very clean. Our sever, didn't catch his name, but what a nice dude. Was super helpful without being "too much" he should teach a server class. He's pretty much who you want taking care of your table. He knew the menu well and made great suggestions. It was actually refreshing. We will come back, most likely with the family. Our waiter told us that they can accommodate larger groups which is great. I recently ate food at Saffy's and I didn't enjoy it one bit. The servings there are too small, too pretentious and too overpriced. Open Sesame is the exact opposite and that's why it rules. A wonderful experience in Beverly Boulevard.

How Do I Start This Rationally ? Atmosphere Is A 5/5. Service Is 5/5. Food was 2.5/5. I Will…read moreExplain. If You A Charging $145 For A Group Platter, Then Everything Must Me PERFECT ! The Chicken Shawarma Was Inedible Because Is Was Obviously Dry And Lying Around For The Next Customer. The Beef Was Good. The Beef Shawarma Was AMAZING ! Probably The Best Thing. On The Menu. Tabouli Was Great. $260 With Tip Divided By Three Is Too Expensive For My First Experience Here. I Told The Manager That They Shouldn't Have Served The Chicken Shawarma If It Was Dry. Anyways.

A true neighborhood gem, this establishment consistently delivers high-quality Persian cuisine that…read moretravels remarkably well. The food arrives hot and retains its integrity even after a commute, a rare feat for take-home ordering. The kabobs and koobideh are the standouts here, consistently cooked to a perfect finish. While the fries are served in generous portions, they are best enjoyed immediately to appreciate their texture. The interior is consistently pristine and offers ample seating, yet the dining room remains surprisingly quiet, suggesting the business leans heavily toward a loyal takeout clientele. Service is marked by a warm and friendly staff that enhances the overall experience. The only notable drawback is the challenging parking situation; the addition of a dedicated lot or valet service would likely elevate this spot from a local secret to a high-traffic destination.

I have ordered from them multiple times through DoorDash, but this was my first time at the…read morerestaurant. The place was very quiet. I personally did not like the interior design of the restaurant, while the ceiling looked more modern, the sitting area was old and very uncomfortable without any design character. The food is actually okay here, the jooje kabob is very juicy and their koobide is well made, however when i received my plate there was a long hair on the very top of my rice and into the tomato that killed my appetite. Eventhough i liked their food, this was enough for me to never order from them again.

My friend had been raving about this place for a while and finally convinced me to go for lunch. I…read moreused to walk by it all the time when I worked nearby but had never stopped in before. My friend ordered for both of us and we got: *Chicken Shawarma Wrap-broiled, marinated chicken breast shaved and rolled in a pita with garlic and pickles *Garlic Fries *Baklava Everything was very flavorful and clearly made fresh, although it was a little heavier than what I normally go for at lunch. The standout for me was definitely the baklava as you could really taste the honey and walnuts, and it tasted freshly made rather than overly sweet or stale like some places. Parking was also surprisingly easy since it is located in a larger shopping center with 90 minutes of free validated parking and most places there seemed to validate. I would definitely come back, especially to try one of their lunch chicken plates or check out their happy hour menu.

The food at Jojo's Mediterranean was absolutely delicious! Their salad is so flavorful, and the…read morechicken shawarma was incredible, I couldn't get enough of it. The portions were generous, but I practically left no leftovers because everything was so good! The customer service was also warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be visiting again because I already know I'll be craving this food! The ambiance was subtle, relaxed, and chill, making it a really comfortable place to enjoy a meal.

The food is amazing! There seems to be only one worker during the time we went so it does take a…read morewhile for you to get your food but it was worth the wait. I really needed to use the restroom but there isnt a restroom there. There is a hookah lounge next door that seems to be connected, so if you need the restroom you can use that one!

I was disappointed....The food is typically fresh and good, but ordering from a wall tablet makes…read morethe dine-in experience feel impersonal--especially at these prices. Human interaction adds something important to the dining experience. Today was my first time ordering delivery. The price was significantly higher with fees, yet the food lacked the sauces and flavor I normally experience in person. The small side sauces I usually receive were also missing. I also ordered the $7 hummus for the first time. The portion was substantially smaller than pictured, with whole chickpeas and oil/sauce filling the center. Unfortunately, the hummus itself was very bland and tasted more like basic supermarket hummus. Based on this experience, I would not order delivery again.

This place is soooo good, with an easy and accessible parking lot in a quiet center. Their wraps…read moreare fresh and filling, but I wish they offered bowls in-store. Currently, you can only purchase bowls through the delivery apps and it's priced much higher than the average compared to the rest of the menu. It would also be nice to be able to customize said bowls it like you can when placing in person or over the phone because the apps are limiting. Love this place, would continue to come back and highly recommend the wraps especially the falafel!

Friendly and fast service for a quick bite! Food is above average and priced well. We always love a…read moregood, somewhat healthy Mediterranean meal so this was perfect! Easy to order to go and take home but they have some seating.

Fantastic food and even better service. Oko was a phenomenal server; incredibly efficient and kind.read more

I am leaving a second review for this place because my second visit deserves another review. It's…read morehard to find a consistent restaurant on both food and service but this Bacari does it! This is my third trip to this location and it certainly won't be my last. My first was a weekend brunch with my girls, the second was a date night and this time is a solo trip because I was craving some of their dishes. Each experience has been wonderful. Food is delish. Staff friendly. Vibes for days.

I've tried so many things from this menu! At work, we had several department lunches from Mizlala…read moreand each time it was a hard decision. Do i get an old favorite or try something new? Every dish is well composed. love how many fresh herbs are used throughout the menu. FLUFFY pita. This is the type of pita I dream of. Once I got a halva date milkshake and that was a decadent treat. Ok, now I'm getting hungry thinking about all of the good food I've had from Mizlala and I think I need to plan a return trip.

We used Mizlala to cater our son's bar mitzvah (90 guests). We just needed the food and were…read moresetting up ourselves, but were concerned that the delivery had to be just at the right time for us to make it work. We needed the food to be warm long enough. We needed it to be delicious! Shannon, the catering manager (?) helped us throughout the process - inc. choosing our menu to adding/subtracting dishes. She was wonderful! Everything went off seamlessly and rhe food was incredible! We had so many people tell us how much they loved it and ask were it was from. The pargiot is my favorite, along with the best brussel sprouts I've ever had, and extremely good pitas and hummos (and Tahini). Really, everything was fantastic and helped make our son's special day even more specail :)

I'm so glad Navat opened up -- finally a place to introduce friends to real Central Asian food! I…read moregrew up with these dishes, so it means a lot to have somewhere authentic to share them. Went in today with a coworker and we ordered lagman, manty, and plov. All three were absolutely delicious -- everything tasted just like home. The lagman had great depth of flavor, the manty were perfectly steamed, and the plov was rich and fragrant. Excited to have found this gem and will definitely be back with more friends!

Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The staff was unfriendly and rude. I asked a…read moresimple question about the menu and received a hostile response along the lines of, "If it's not on the menu, then we don't have it." That is not how customers should be treated. To make matters worse, I greeted the staff when I arrived and received no response at all. Basic courtesy seems to be missing here. As for the food: * Pilaf -- 1/5. Very disappointing. * Shawarma -- 2/5. Below average and not worth ordering. * Manti -- 4/5. The only dish that I genuinely enjoyed. Because of the poor customer service and mediocre food, I cannot recommend this place. If you don't want to deal with rude staff and an unpleasant atmosphere, you're better off going somewhere else. , . . : " , ". . , , . , . : * -- 1/5. . * -- 2/5. , . * -- 4/5. , . - . , .

My first time coming to Soom Soom - I'm going to give it a 4 out of 5 stars this time around…read morebecause I was extremely hungry and I ate the food almost too quick to enjoy it fully. I plan to come back again to try it a few more times and update my review accordingly. This place reminds me of a fast food/Chipotle-style eatery, but serves Mediterranean food instead. You order the type on entree you want (Shawarma, kabob, schnitzel, koobideh - pita, plate or wrap style) or a la carte with the sides. Each Pita/Wrap/Plate comes with your choice of rice or couscous, 4 sides, and 2 half pitas. 1. Beef Shawarma Plate (4.5/5) The beef is cooked on the famously known Middle Eastern vertical rotisserie for well-balanced roasting. I can taste a bit of the Middle Eastern spices used in the seasoning of the meat. The beef was sliced very thinly, was not dry, and portions were reasonable. It was delicious to eat on its own, when mixed with couscous, and when used as filling in the pita wrap. Comes with 2 sides of dressing. The white color dressing (not sure what it is) was bitter, which I was not a fan of. However, the spice tahini sauce was very good and very mild in heat. It had a light tartness to it that gave additional flavor to the dish. *Tabouli salad (5/5) This is a traditional Middle Eastern salad consisting of fresh finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and green onions, with bulgur wheat and mixed with lemon-olive oil dressing. The parsley flavor was robust and the salad overall was fresh and refreshing. *Side of Beets (5/5) - fresh and crunchy. I hate preparing beets on my own at home due to their staining effects, so when I can get it fresh at a restaurant, it's my go-to. It is packed with fiber, micronutrients and nitrates, which helps to lower blood pressure, inflammation and improve athletic endurance by improving blood flow. Beets pair well with hummus and Tabouli salad. *Hummus (5/5) - I personally found their house-made hummus to be quite good. It was creamy, very smooth in texture (no grainy-ness at all), and had a strong chickpea nutty flavor profile. It has the perfect consistency to eat on its own, to mix with your meat and couscous, or to use as a base for your pita wrap. Minus half a star only because staff were not very friendly. They spoke very softly, which required me to ask them several times to repeat, so that was a bit annoying.

Stopped in for shawarma in a pita and it actually hit way better than expected. Meat was juicy, not…read moredry, and they didn't go cheap on it either. Every bite had flavor. The hummus was kinda the surprise though... like actually unreal. Super smooth, creamy, tasted fresh, not that bland kind you get sometimes. Place itself is pretty simple but the food is what matters. Would go again for sure.