Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance:5/5 I ordered zatar, falafel sandwich, gyro plate consists of gyro and rice , hummus and salad I recommend it to you . read more

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For starters, I'll be honest--I'm not usually the type of person to eat at small restaurants. I'm pretty picky with my food and don't like taking chances. This place didn't look like your typical Mediterranean spot, and from the outside it seemed small. But I kept noticing the great reviews, so I finally decided to give it a shot today. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the owner, Ali. He's a genuinely kind and humble person, and you can immediately tell he has real passion for what he does. He took my order and told me it would be ready in about 10-15 minutes, which is exactly what you'd expect for fresh food. I stepped out to the stores next door, and when I came back, everything was ready. Since I'm not very experienced with Mediterranean food, he took the time to recommend sauces and help me decide. I told him I'd be eating there instead of taking it to go, and that's when the experience really stood out. The food was incredible. The chicken was juicy, fresh, and full of flavor. The beef was tender and perfectly cooked. The rice was warm, soft, and complemented everything really well. On top of that, Ali was extremely attentive--he noticed I liked the pickles and brought me extra without me even asking. That's the kind of detail you only get from someone who truly cares about their customers and takes pride in their food. He came back to check on me and asked how everything tasted. I told him it was delicious, and out of curiosity I asked if they pre-cook their food like most places. He told me, "No, we cook everything fresh to order." And honestly, you can taste the difference. This small restaurant deserves way more recognition than it gets. The hospitality, the service, and the commitment to fresh, made-to-order food really set it apart from a lot of places today. To Ali and his son working in the back--thank you for the hospitality, the conversation, and the amazing food. You truly deserve this five-star review. If you're thinking about trying this place, don't hesitate. I 100% recommend it. read more

Amazing Mediterranean food, mind and taste buds blown! The chicken is so moist, the Turkish taboule (vegan) was just spicy enough. I love this place. The owner is a super nice guy. Knows how to cook! A must try. read more

Looooce this place. Made with so much love! This is the spot! The Falafel is the best thing I've ever tasted!!!

Food is great, service impeccable! The father who I assume is the owner was extremely friendly, and his son and I had a great conversation while I waited for my food. You can't get these experiences at chain restaurants. Support small businesses! read more

Solid spot for falafel. Whether a Sandwich or combo great quality and price. Been here a few times. Don't forget dessert, the rice pudding ! read more

Mediterranean - Three item Combo. - Falafel Near Me - Orange, California

Very good! Sweet place and clean. The owner Ali and his son Omar, were so kind. Food was delicious and prices were good too. Very hospitable and kind. We will be back for sure! The gyro was delicious and the chicken plate too! Falafel was so tasty!! We had a pleasant time. read more

Amazing food, amazing service, and amazing owner overall. The feel of the restaurant was very calm and friendly, and the smell from the kitchen felt heavenly. The man working was very nice and made me feel very welcome, and when I got home I devoured my chicken plate with ease. 10/10 food would recommend to anyone read more

Oh my God! The best falafel I have ever had! And I travel for trade shows across the country, and my regular thing is to sort yelp search for my location for 'Falafel' sorted by rating. I've had some really good falafel, but I had never had Ali's falafel! (I may be misremembering the chef/father's name) His son, Omar, is very friendly and a joy to be around. Their baklava is insane! It's the gift that keeps on giving! But don't take my word for it, go experience it for yourself. You won't be disappointed! read more

great falafel! highly recommended. light, airy, not oily or dry. perfectly fried. i will be going again.

Really enjoyed dinner at this place the other night. I had the Kaftka combo.The meat was fantastic and the rice was superb. Hummus was perfect. I enjoyed everything very much and will be back to try other things soon. Small deli style spot. Great services and good food is always worth it. Try this place you will like it, maybe even love it. read more

My husband and I came here for dinner and had the chicken kabob plate + falafel. First off, the owner was extremely friendly. You could tell he has a kind heart and can see his passion in his cooking. The food was delicious! The falafel is to die for, highly recommend ordering it. Overall service and food were both 5 stars. We will be back! read more

Mediterranean - Menu - Falafel Near Me - Orange, California

Wow! Talk about authentic! Came in and was instantly treated like family. Ali made me feel very welcome and at home. Had the chicken plate and it was delicious! I'm now a part of the fan club. And a baklava for dessert, you can taste the rose water. Home made all the way Delicious, authentic and affordable read more

This was the freshest and most flavorful Mediterranean food I've ever had. Everything is cooked fresh to order. I finally know what a falafel is supposed to taste like! I would wait all day for the rice. Father was the cook and the son is so friendly. He spoke with us the entire time we were here. read more

I stopped in after finding this hidden gem on apple maps while in the area looking for a snack for my hour and a half long drive home to LA. Ali and his son (I think he said he was his son, I forgot to get his name) were incredibly kind and welcoming right from the start. They didn't have any grape leaves left but gave me the very last one they had for free. That one grape leave and the falafel they recommended me was the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. From the delicious food to the amazing hospitality, highly enjoyed my first experience and will definitely be back. read more

The food was delicious! Family owned and I met them, both were very kind and personable. Nice shop, highly recommend getting their food and talking to them, they're so nice! read more

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What a delightful lunch experience. Yesterday my bestie and I went to grab a bite to eat. We like different ethnic food and family owned vibes and this was just that. Upon our arrival we were greeted by a gentleman named Omar who is the son of the chef Ali. He chatted us up about various topics and shared different experiences cultural and otherwise with us. Him and his dad were both so pleasant and easy to talk to. I ordered the falafel combo and my friend got the beef kufta. Both dishes were delicious and well priced. Ali sure can cook! We're looking forward to visiting again and making this a monthly staple. read more

Found this hidden gem and so happy!! Kufta sandwich was very delicious and flavorful. Customer service was excellent, thank you so much!!

Cute little place where you can only have vegetarian items. Hummus, falafel and few more. Very simple menu. No meat. The falafel is the best I ever had. Crispy outside and soft and moist inside. Will definitely recommend it if you like falafel. read more

Mediterranean - Very clean and a new restaurant in our neighborhood. - Falafel Near Me - Orange, California

Small unassuming shop sells the most incredible falafel you have ever tried. I was not a fan of falafel for a long time (most are dry and crumbly) but recently had their falafel sandwich and OH MY GOODNESS, it was amazing! The falafel was crispy on the outside and almost fluffy like on the inside with just the right amount of spice. The falafel sandwich with the garlic sauce and hot sauce was amazing. Service was friendly with a smile and the value is A+. I highly recommend dropping in and trying this place if you haven't already. I am looking forward to trying their other dishes on my next visit. read more

Food was very good. Made fresh after ordering. Waited about 10 minutes, which was acceptable. Spoke and met with the owner. Very nice man. I'll be back. read more

High recommended for any one needs to have an Arabic authentic food And the service is very good Thanks read more

Fresh food and reasonably priced. Everything is homemade. We had hummus, grape leaves (no meat), and a chicken plate. Everything was delicious and served with love. A little hole in the wall in a strip mall. Parking is good. Owner takes pride his cooking and service. Family owned. read more

I walked in for lunch and stood at the counter for a few minutes, even said "hello?" Loudly and no one came to assist me to take my order. Might be good but I won't know since I walked out after no one was in there. read more

Feel Food Is Stale Service Very Bad They Will Forget Food And Not Remember To Refund Bad Buisness To Never Return Ambience Felt Horrible Owners Smoking Ciggerettes Amd Didn't Wash Hands Before Returning To Work If I Could Put No Stars I Would read more

Absolutely delicious! The flavors were authentic, the ingredients fresh, and the service top-notch. Best Mediterranean food I've had in a long time. Highly recommend! read more

The falafel is sooo crispy and fresh. 10/10 on taste and authenticity. I got the lunch plate and it's soooo good. Great food and service.

Great food, nice people, good expanded menu which now offers vegetarian, chicken and meat selections. Everything I tried (grape leaves, hummus, rice pudding, and chicken dish) was wonderful. Conveniently located with lots of parking in front and rear makes it easy for both take-out and dining in. Looking forward to my next visit to this new lunchtime go-to place! read more

Ordered the lunch special, which consisted of a drink, falafel, Turkish tabbouleh, hummus, pickled cabbage, pickles and pita bread; also tried their grapeleaves which were delicious & great portion size for lunch! Also, took the rice pudding & cucumber yogurt to-go...both were tasty! Friendly service & owners were attentive! read more

Everything I've tried is delicious, authentic and made with love. Truly a hidden gem.

Great food, great service and nice price. I highly recommend the falafel sandwich. So go treat yourself!

I've had Falafel many different restaurants and this is happens to be one of the BEST! The flavor was perfect.

This place is the absolute best! The food is the best! I have tried everything on the menu except for the rice pudding--and it's all amazing! Owner is so kind and the entire family owned aspect is found here! He runs it with his son and their family is just the kindest ever. This is great Mediterranean food with some flavors from other countries too! I loved the hummus and falafel is the best I have ever found. Everything was spectacular and I can't wait for more menu items to come! Great service and ambiance. VERY CLEAN! read more

Loved the falafel sandwich and loved how passionate they were about their business and food

When you enter, it looks very minimal, but don't let that stop your interest- the food is absolutely delicious and fresh! The shop owner makes the food fresh daily- we had the hummus, baba ganoush, and Turkish tabbouleh, as well as the falafel sandwich, which is in pita bread. Everything was so tasty and scrumptious! Definitely a great, healthy meal! read more

10/10! Service was amazing. Very nice & clean. Everything is made fresh. I recommend the falafel sandwich and the rice pudding, both of them are amazing! read more