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    MEDITERRANEAN AROMA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Ed U.

    I remember when this corner spot was part of the familiar Truly Mediterranean chain serving the same type of cuisine as it does now. I had no idea it changed hands, but it was on my walking path to the Chase Center when I secured tickets to see the Valkyries play. Instead of gorging at the overpriced kiosks at the venue, I came here instead. If you're a fan of gluttonous portions of middling Mediterranean, this might be the place for you. On my virginal visit, I thought I was ordering a lighter option with the $13.99 Vegetarian Combo Plate. I guess I wasn't paying attention to the fine print because it consisted of heaping scoops of hummus and baba ganoush, a couple of dolmas, a couple of falafel balls, tabouli, pickles, a bit of Jerusalem salad topped with feta cheese, and a generous helping of thick pita bread wrapped in foil (Photo 8). It was reasonably good but just too much, at least for me. I couldn't take any of it home because I was going to the game, so I ended up tossing half of it away. On a later visit and again before a Valkyries game, I ordered the $14.99 Lamb Shawarma Wrap thinking I might be able to finish it. I didn't. There was a lot of lamb stuffed in that paper-thin pita with only a modicum of pickled vegetables (Photo 10). Again it wasn't bad, just an issue of muchness. I'll probably try them again, but I'll be more prepared for leftovers. FOOD - 3 stars...good enough but just much too much AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...same spot as before, tables could be rearranged to seat more people SERVICE - 3.5 stars...not much on interaction but fast enough TOTAL - 3 stars...Mediterranean gorging RELATED - Exploring Potrero Hill? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/tkYsOEzl_n

    Lamb & Beef Burger with fries and carrot juice
    Sophia Y.

    I keep coming back to Mediterranean Aroma. They've got me hooked and for good reason. My orders are always spot-on, their food is always freshly made, and the staff genuinely warm every time I stop by. Farid, the owner, clearly takes great pride in both the food and the service, and it shows in every detail. The food quality here is fantastic for the price. They're definitely one of the best values around, even with the recent price bumps. My favorites: ~ Kefta with Jerusalem salad: juicy, well-seasoned, and paired with crisp, refreshing veggies. ~ Aroma burger with cheese and fries: The lamb and beef patty is super flavorful and really elevates the burger. The fries always come out perfectly golden and crisp and are especially good with their garlic or burger sauce. ~ Chicken kabab wrap: flavorful, tender, and wrapped just right for an easy, satisfying meal. ~ Carrot juice: it's bright, clean, and freshly juiced. Super refreshing. Whether I'm dining in or grabbing takeout, I can count on them for delicious halal food made with care.

    Shawarma
    Susan S.

    Neighborhood place for great Mediterranean food super flavorful sauces that meat was super tender and delicious. The wrap is homemade. It is absolutely delicious. Nice neighborhood place.

    Red cabbage delicious!
    Christine C.

    Another delicious meal from our favorite Mediterranean place! Farid the owner is just too kind and friendly! He recognized my daughter and I and came out to say hi and gave us a whole extra order of the red cabbage that is so delicious that even my two daughters ages 2 and 5,who I had trouble getting to eat vegetables, love and will eat. So if you have kids who don't like vegetables, definitely try the red cabbage from Mediterranean aroma! The place is always spotless and spacious with lots of seating both inside and outside.

    Lisa W.

    We tried this cafe after a stairs walk and were famished. I ordered the vegetarian plate which for $13.99 was enough food to save half for dinner- great value! The falafel's were crispy and quite nice One of my friends ordered the lamb and beef burger and said she loved the meat part, but that the bun fell apart and my other friend had the lamb Shawarma and thought it was excellent. The staff were friendly. I got lost after using the restroom which is a shared area and ended up having to walk outside of the building and around the corner to get back inside.

    Chicken Kabob Plate
    Allison W.

    A good place in the area for a lunch break! Came with my friends around 12:30 PM and there was a short line. You can order at the cash register or also with their touchscreen kiosk. The food takes a little while to come out especially if they're busy -- it seems like the prioritize their to-go orders, and they forgot my friend's meal but made it quickly once they realized. I got the Chicken Kabob Plate, which has a great variety of sides in good quantities. The chicken itself was a little dry; my friend got their Kefta Plate and that was much juicier. I loved the two salads that came with it, and you can easily put some of your plate into the provided pita and still have a lot left over. Will definitely be back with my friends for lunch soon and happy to try the rest of the menu.

    Kabob Sampler Plate  Chicken + Lamb + Kefta
    MarMar G.

    Ordered a side of Falfal, a lentil soup and kabob sampler plate. The food was plenty for 2 with some left overs for lunch next day. The Falfal came with tahini. The platter came with rice, 2 salads and hummus. The Falfal is Egyptian style which was a bonus for me. The kabob was delicious and cooked to perfection. The rice was flavorful and cooked right mix The negatives: the soup was too thick and gluey and needed a lot of salt (love) to come back to life. The kafta was a little chewy and had a lot of little bits that were hard to eat.

    Lamb garbage
    Steve K.

    I'm sorry, the weird flavors the extra cumin, coriander flavor. I cannot say this place is any good. I would not go here again. It had no saving grace. I'm really sorry It was lamb

    Hummus
    Ron O.

    A really good, affordable, quick meal near the Chase Center in San Francisco. Order at the counter or on an order kiosk. We ordered... * 6 Piece Falafel -- Nice, Hot & fresh. Not too dry, and good flavor. Served with Tahini dipping sauce. * 1/2 pint Hummus with Warm Pita -- It was good, but it turns out we didn't need it as there wasa side of hummus and pita with the entree. * Combination Kabob Plate - Generous serving of chicken kabob, lamb kabob and kefta (ground beef & lamb) kabob. Chicken was flavorful & juicy. Kefta was also very tasty. Lamb was good and cooked perfectly medium well, but quite heavy on the cardamom spice. Sides of saffron rice, tabouli, Jerusalem salad, hummus and pita. Shared between 2 people. Nothing fancy, but food is good and affordable. Some interior seating, but they had to set up space heaters as the dining area does not have central heating or air conditioning.

    Veggie Plate
    Roxana G.

    This is a no frills mostly to go place. There is indoor seating but I did not see it busy and seemed like most people picked up their orders to go. You can order online, in person or at the kiosk they have in front of their counter. My veggie plate was a little over $15 after taxes. I was able to split into two meals and left full. I actually really like they have a plate option with a variety of things in it, because not all Mediterranean restaurants offer this (instead making you buy everything individually which for the consumer does not turn out as economical as this). While the taste is solid and very good, nothing in particular wowed me but that's ok. For the value, good taste and quick service (I ordered in person and got my meal within 2 minutes), this bumps it up to a 5 stars for me. Their hummus was the least interesting thing for me, but again, very solid. I've had far worse at higher price points. I'll be back.

    Susan Z.

    Super friendly owner who piled up our food! Food was delicious and amazing. Came out super fast took. Plenty of seating available inside. Would love to come again when I'm in the area!

    Alex J.

    My favorite fast casual spot. Fair prices, huge portions, and tasty food. Love the vegetarian combination - the dolma are very good. I prefer the food here to some of the more trendy Mediterranean spots in the Bay Area. They had boxing videos playing on the TV which was fun too. Service is polite and straightforward as your order from a counter.

    Sara S.

    I finally tried tuis place! The photos of prices online are not accurate but everything is still reasonable for the city. No parking and a very casual spot but the owner was kind. I was especially excited that there was not just a falafel sandwich for vegetarians! There were a bunch of options: eggplant, hummus, baba, cauliflower, potatoe, falafel etc.. and you could add different items to one type if you chose for example feta! The hummus was good but i have to be honest it tasted nothing like the one on 16th and mission which ive lived for years. However the place is cleaner and they have better veggie options! I especially liked the pickles in the wrap My recommendation is to not get it to go because half of mine came home mushy AlSO I appreciated the added heater on the cold rainy day - i hate when restaurants dont care if you freeze

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