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Little Skewer

4.3 (182 reviews)
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Hoai-Huong N.

Love the skewers here!! I came here with my family after trying the one in La I just had to come to the Bay Area location. We got a bunch of skewer options and honestly you can't go wrong with any of them but these were my favorites: large intestines (crispy and fatty yummm), beef tendon (very soft and yum), green beans and cauliflower! A non skewer item that was a table favorite was the smashed cucumbers - so def make sure you get those! Make sure you ask for the spicy powder on the side to dip your skewers too. I'll be back here for sure!!

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Fiona T.

I came here with a large party and everyone enjoyed this spot. Some stand out items were the 24 shots of alcohol, everyone thought the alcohol was sweet and had no alcohol taste. The scallop with garlic and vermicelli, the corn cheese, and the chicken skin were all a hit. It's nice that utensils and napkins are self serve, built into the table. That freed up staff to tend to other people. The food came out quickly. At some point our pile of food had 7 varieties on the grill and there was more food on our table.

Eunice T.

Skewers were not bad. Options were good. Decor was nice. Service was on par with other skewer places. I really liked the side dishes, except for the egg crepe. It had a ridiculous amount of green onion in there. The green onion sprinkled on top was only a tiny portion of how much was inside the crepe itself. I couldn't even taste the egg because every bite I took was 70% filled with green onion.

Tony G.

Very torn on giving this place a 3 or 4 star. Wish there was a 3.5 star option on Yelp. The decor was nice, was unique to see the napkin box is hanging above you. The food selection wasn't as large as I've seen it in other places. But I did like the food. I felt like the skewer pieces were bigger than average, they're not super thin like some other spots. What turned me off was how they kinda rushed us out. Yelp and Google said we had about a hour left til closing, and they were already telling us it's last call. Then while we were waiting for the last of the food to come out, they cut the music and were mopping behind us. I guess the workers really wanted to leave. BUT I will say the service was pretty fast. The they were ready with them skewers

cucumber salad, YUM cold and refreshing
Chloe C.

Food - ordered a bunch of skewers and food but my favorites were enoki mushrooms, cucumber salad, and korean cold noodles! was not a fan of their "little skewers" per se. felt like the meat was so little that i could barely taste it. Service - super busy but got seated fairly quickly. Ambiance - has live karaoke where a staff sings and you can pay $20 i think to request or sing yourself. Not the best place to catch up with friends cause you can't really hear due to the music. Overall, not a huge fan of the meat skewers but the mushrooms and korean cold noodles and other dishes were SOO good. RECOMMENDED DISHES: garlic enoki mushroom, cucumber salad, cold noodles, cauliflower, fish tofu!!

Anna C.

Atmosphere was great for the crowd, they have a live singer on Sat night. Skewers are decent but maybe it was too busy, we requested for service twice but didn't get any help, as our candles were off which made our skewers cold and hard after a while so we ended up light the new candles ourselves (should have done it earlier if I knew additional candles were just placed underneath). The live singing was hyping up the atmosphere but I think the speakers were tuned too loud and the bass too strong, which actually hurt my ears, and make dinner conversation very hard at scene. If the music can be tone down just a little, it will elevate the whole dinning experience. Regardless, still appreciate Fremont has such a place for gatherings. Do note that a lot of their skewers has peanuts, so my husband ended up taking my daughter to M Dumplings next door for dinner since she has peanut allergies.

An L.

Really enjoyed dinner at Little Skewer! The skewers were packed with flavor and seasoned really well. Definitely the highlight of the meal. They also have a wide selection, so there's plenty to choose from if you want to try a variety of skewers. The staff was super attentive throughout dinner and kept checking in to make sure everything was good. Great spot for a casual dinner with lots of options!

Jessica N.

I really enjoy Chinese skewers so decided to check it out on a Saturday night. We were seated right away but it definitely started getting busy afterward. Service was good and skewers came out quickly enough. You order through an iPad. Ambience was very alive and there was a singer taking requests. Food was tasty but it can get pricy. We spent about $90 for two people after tax and tip. Overall once of the better skewer places we have been to.

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Roselyn D.

Came back for more and I have a new favorite! Updating my order so I remember for next time haha. Also food comes out super fast on a weekday night This time we ordered: Beef skewers (12) A-choy (love the a-choy) Chives (a-choy was better so we'll stick to that next time) Prawns (my new fav, perfectly seasoned and crispy!) King Oyster mushrooms (I don't think it was cooked enough this time around, but still good)

Ellen B.

Doubt I'll be back for several reasons: 1. tiny skewers, expected more meat on them. It was definitely tasty, well seasoned, just need to order a lot to get full. 2. very loud singers. Truly beautiful voices but cound not hear even myself when speaking. Service was alright.

A-choy, green beans, cauliflower, pork belly, premium marbled beef
Pauline T.

This review should've been posted earlier, but this is my go to spot for Chinese skewers :) Food: The menu is pretty diverse. My favorites are the premium marbled beef, pork belly, and cauliflower. Both meats are always very soft and easy to bite off the skewer. Be warned though, pretty much everything here has the same seasoning/can be salty and the meat is small (these aren't big kebabs or anything), so you're out of luck if you don't like strong cumin flavor or are expecting big yakitori style skewers. The restaurant is called LITTLE SKEWER for a reason! I think to accompany the skewers, you definitely need to get the malatang pot. It's filled with glass noodles, different types of fish cake, sausage, thinly sliced beef, Napa cabbage, and the soup is nice and numbing. I don't know if it's because I was really hungry but this was so good and I'll be ordering it every time I come back. Service: Service here is good. The servers are friendly and even played games with some customers when I was there. The skewers also come out relatively quickly. Restaurant/cleanliness: the restaurant itself is themed well like you're in an ancient Chinese drama. I've never had this issue before but I guess some rice had gotten stuck to our water cups and I only saw that as I was about to drink. There was also some sponge piece that had gotten stuck to the soup ladle we were given. The servers were really apologetic about that.

Rachel L.

Flavorful and delicious skewers but small portions. My friends and I honestly enjoyed the veggie and tofu skewers even more than the beef! The seasonings were more fragrant on those. Looks like great food to pair with some alcohol. Nice and spacious place with fun decorations. The workers don't really attend to you at all.

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Katie L.

Oh my gosh! First time here and all the food is so delicious and flavorful! The seasoning on these skewers and dishes is seriously soo good. Very authentic feel too to the restaurant, not just the taste but the decoration throughout the store is so thoughtfully designed and such a vibe. All the skewers were so delicious , was a bit adventurous bc my friend said that the intestine here was good and the croaker fish! I am a bit scared to eat fish due to bones, but the bones in this fish are so tender that they can be eaten. The intestine I would say is the best one I've had so far! Loved it! The cauliflower skewer was really yummy too and the hot jasmine tea was nice. All the servers here are soo pretty! Which is an added bonus haha, but the service is also super quick food comes out hot and fresh! Gotta come back soon definitely!! Soo good !! Love love

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Afghan Awasana Kabob - Qabuli Palow

Afghan Awasana Kabob

4.8(505 reviews)
6.6 mi
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We recently went back to try their food after seeing them on Check, Please! Bay Area, and all the…read moredishes we ordered were excellent. They make the best bolani! Try their half-and-half option so you can enjoy two different flavors. The kebabs are also fantastic. We usually go for the lamb kebab and shami kabob, and they never disappoint. The owners are very friendly, and the service is always great. We'll definitely be back again!

It's been quite a while since we were last here, and their flavors are still as good as before…read more Most of their kabob dishes come with a simple salad, bread, rice, meat, and sauce. All together they make the a nice combination. This time we found the meats a little dry. What we ordered: + Chicken Kabob - the chicken is super flavorful, and the salad adds crunch and freshness to the meal. The chicken was just a little dry, but when dipped in the minty sauce, it was very good. + Qabuli Palow - this is a lamb shank covered in rice and sweet carrots and raisins. The menu says this is their most popular dish, but we found the lamb to be very overcooked and dry. There were some portions that were very hard, almost too hard to chew. I found the carrots/raisin topping to be too sweet, but hubby enjoyed it. + Mantoo (appetizer 5 pieces) - little dumplings with a yogurt sauce. This was so good. Overall, the food doesn't lack flavor.

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The window where you order your food and the kitchen in the background.

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Fremont Kabob

4.0(927 reviews)
5.1 mi
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We love that Fremont has so many great places for Afghan food. If you like kabobs, this is a nice…read moreplace to bring your family. We recently dined here around 5:30pm on a Saturday. The restaurant was not crowded. There were only three other parties at the time. There was also ample parking. Our first dish was the Borani Gadinjon ($8.99), which is eggplant in a garlic, tomato and oil based sauce. It was good, especially when paired with the free bread that accompanies each meal. We ordered one Chicken Kabob plate ($18.99). The meat was really tender and juicy and had great flavor. We substituted the rice for salad at no charge, making it a much healthier dish. For an extra $7, you can order the Sultani Kabob ($25.99), which comes with an additional skewer. We ordered two chicken and one beef skewer. The beef, which was tri-tip, was very tender and not dry. There are many good options for Afghan food in Fremont. It's hard to tell the difference between them. The prices are comparable, and the food is very similar. The service level is comparable between the different establishments, too. Fremont Afghan does have a quieter dining area than some of the others. But we do notice that the size of the chicken pieces is smaller than the to go place near Fremont and Peralta. If you like Mediterranean food, this is worth a visit.

My friend and I dined at Fremont Kabob on a weekday afternoon. It's located in a strip mall, and…read moreparking at this time of day was easy and plentiful. The restaurant was empty except for one other party, and we chose to sit in the lounge seating area, which features traditional Afghan seating that is low to the ground, casual, and unique--perfect for a date. The menu offered a wide variety of food, including vegetarian dishes. We enjoyed the chicken kabob, which came with rice and cucumber salad, and the eggplant, which also came with rice. Both were served with Afghan bread. As an appetizer, we ordered the potato Bolani, which was stuffed with potato and leek. It was also good, although slightly greasy. It's important to note that, presumably for religious reasons, they don't serve alcohol. The restaurant ambiance was peaceful and the service was good. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. One suggestion that might help bring in more lunchtime customers would be to offer lunch specials. We noticed a page in the menu that said "Lunch Specials Coming Soon," so perhaps that's already in the works.

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Fremont Kabob - Interior - upper section with comfy cushions seating on the floor

Interior - upper section with comfy cushions seating on the floor

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DeAfghanan Cuisine

4.1(1.9k reviews)
6.5 mi
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DeAfghanan Cuisine is my go-to spot for bolani. No matter which variety I order, it is always…read moresatisfying and full of flavor. I usually get my food to go because the restaurant can become crowded, and I prefer enjoying it somewhere more relaxed. My favorite way to do it is to pick up an order, take it to a nearby park, and enjoy the food outside. It makes for a simple and enjoyable meal without dealing with the busy dining area. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good Afghan food, especially if you enjoy fresh bolani.

Small restaurant on the side of the street. There's a few parking spots in the back, but also some…read morestreet parking. We came in on Saturday at 11:30 to an empty restaurant, but by noon it was packed. We ordered the mantu, bolani, a few kabobs, and the lamb shank challow. The appetizers were great - the mantu had a great flavor and felt very hearty. The leek and butternut squash felt homey and warm - our waitress said they were her favorite, and were so glad she gave us that recommendation! The leek paired nicely with the yogurt provided, as it was a little spicy and had an aroma pretty similar to chives. The squash bolani was slightly sweet, and almost felt like an in-between for dessert. Having both was a nice contrast. By far the murgh (chicken) kabob was our favorite skewer, as it was the juiciest meat, and quite tender. The table ranked the chaplee (ground meat, with a hint of spice) next in terms of flavor and texture, and teka (tri tip) was slightly more dry and bland compared to everything else. The lamb shank was quite tender but smaller than expected for the price; it still had a nice homey flavor though I prefer when restaurants provide more of that braised juice to go alongside the dish. I don't eat cilantro, so had requested there to be no cilantro in any dishes, but they said they couldn't remove it from the salad, so was a little sad about that. We also had to request for Overall, would highly recommend the chicken kabob and bolani - would love to come and try other appetizers too.

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DeAfghanan Cuisine - Outside seating

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Momo & Kebab - Chili Chicken Momo ($16.99)

Momo & Kebab

4.5(673 reviews)
6.7 mi
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Service was great but the food is the true star of the show. I'm not exaggerating when I say that…read morethis is one of the best food I've tried in a minute. My tastebuds were in for a treat. Definitely will come here again and will be part of my lunch/dinner rotation. Order: Chicken Kebab Plate Akabrae wings (SO SPICY AND ADDICTING) Garlic Naan Sizzling chicken momo noodles

Great food, generous portions, and a hidden gem amidst the roadwork!…read more I've actually been here before, but the first time around I was so hungry I forgot to take any pictures! This time, my camera ate before I did, ha! Here is a breakdown of what we ordered on this visit: 1. Steamed Chicken Momo: These were perfectly moist with an adequate, well-seasoned filling. Plus, their signature orange sauce never disappoints! 2. Mixed Fried Rice: This came loaded with eggs, chicken, and veggies. Unlike some places where the veggies feel like an afterthought, these tasted fresh. The portion size was great, flavorful and more than enough for two people. 3. Chicken Sizzler: There is nothing like hearing that loud sizzling sound when food is brought to your table! I initially expected it to come with fries and veggies, so I was pleasantly surprised to see it served on top of a huge bed of noodles. It was incredibly tasty. My only minor critique is that the menu just lists the name of the dish without a description. While I could have asked, it would be helpful if the menu explained what the sizzler entails, especially since their other menu items have descriptions. The Perks & Ambiance: Free Tea: A wonderful touch! They offer free, unlimited aromatic hot tea for dine-in customers, served in cute little espresso cups. Service & Seating: There is plenty of seating available. The service is prompt, though you might occasionally need to wave them over to get their attention, but it's definitely not a dealbreaker. Parking & Access Tip: There is ample parking in the complex, but getting to it can be a bit tricky right now due to the ongoing roadwork on Fremont Blvd. From the street, it almost looks like the restaurants in this plaza might be closed, but don't be fooled; they are absolutely up, running, and well worth the visit!

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Falafel, Etc - Falafel plate w/ baba ghanoush (left) and tabbouleh (right)

Falafel, Etc

4.1(1.1k reviews)
5.2 mi
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Rating: (4.5/5) Long…read moreoverdue review! We visited Falafel Etc. in Fremont mid-August on a Wednesday evening for a dine-in dinner. Since it was midweek, the place was quiet with mostly takeout orders coming through, so there were plenty of tables to choose from. Parking right in front was super easy. The Food: Falafel Sandwich: Truly impressive! Fresh, delicious, and very generous on portion size. Lamb Shawarma Wrap: The veggies and hummus inside were delicious, though the portion size was surprisingly smaller compared to the falafel sandwich. Side of Baba Ghanoush: Rich, filling, and paired perfectly with the warm pita bread. Service & Flow: Ordering is straightforward. You order and pay at the counter, and if you're dining in, they bring the food directly to your table. Overall, the food is great quality and well worth the price. I'll definitely be back, next time I want to try one of their plates, and I'm definitely getting the falafel again!

The food here is great, however this is the second time dealing with the same girl at the counter…read more(of Indian descent). The last time she wasn't very nice, took our order as if she was forced to do it. Today was a whole other issue, she steps out to the lobby and takes her shoes off to do something with her feet. The other employee noticed this and even asked her what was wrong. I believe she added a band aid and proceeded to the kitchen without washing her hands. She immediately put gloves on and began preparing food. This is disgusting and we are upset someone would think this is acceptable. I don't think we'll be going here again especially if this person is still employed here. Not a good representation of the good food being made here.

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Falafel, Etc - Baba ghanoush

Baba ghanoush

Falafel, Etc - Free baklava mildly sweet.

Free baklava mildly sweet.

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Keeku da Dhaba - Buttery chicken Tikka

Keeku da Dhaba

4.3(323 reviews)
5.0 mi
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

2nd time in few weeks!…read more We reached 20 min before closing still we got excellent service and food. Smoky, creamy chicken tikka goes well with creamy, yogurt gravy. Mutton seekh kabab is probably the best in the Bay Area. Yes I said it! They are made truly on charcoal in tandoor. That butter/ghee dip is so addicting. Now the Chowmein- did not miss meat at all. Plenty of onions and bell peppers make this an excellent accompaniment with the rest of the meat dishes. Small request- add bowl of rice to your menu. As I was washing my hands I got a real life example of how hard making those kababs really is. One of the chefs was washing their hands and face that was completely covered in charcoal dust. Running a live tandoor is no joke- the hard-work, unforgiving, labor intensive, unpredictable, precision- driven. While everyone enjoys their succulent kababs outside the staff of this place has to go through a lot to put those dishes on the table. Next time you are in there please make sure you stop and appreciate them... I request the business to show the real hardship of the staff on their social media platforms. Rab Rakha!

They now have a restaurant (was previously a food truck at a different location) so went there last…read moreFriday evening to check it out. The place was packed. But luckily we got a table in 5 mins. The menu was almost the same as the truck but they have other items and cocktails as well. We stuck to familiar items. Roomali roti: very authentic but insanely expensive at $6 for two small rotis! Mutton seekh kabab: the absolute best in the bay area and spiciest but ridiculously expensive at $18. Steep increase from $11 (food truck) to $18. I get it that a sit-in place will be more expensive than truck but this is a huge jump for ground meat kabab. Lamb chops for example would be ok at this price point not ground meat kababs. Chicken Egg Roll and Paneer Egg roll: both were delicious but expensive. Kids loved them. Overall, I love the food but it is too expensive for the quantity. It is high time the owners either reduce prices or increase quantity of the portions.

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Keeku da Dhaba - Mutton sheesh kabab

Mutton sheesh kabab

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