came across this place recently and seeing "kurdish" on the sign honestly meant a lot to me…read more food was fresh and tasty, burhan was very welcoming, and the service was fast and friendly. glad to meet them. i'll definitely be back.

Rojbas Grill is a corner café on university Avenue in the heart of Berkeley…read more Let's just get this out of the way, parking is absolutely a challenge. The restaurant is fairly small with probably about a half a dozen tables, etc. The owner was very polite, and thankfully very patient with us for a friends lunch. We originally had plans for another restaurant, but this location, etc. worked out. Everyone spent quite a bit of time catching up, and we were made to feel at home. I ordered a side of fries for a shareable at the table. I found the fries to be very underwhelming and needed more seasoning and considering that it's seven dollars for a side of fries the serving was pretty mediocre. I ordered the lamb/beef gyro plate. The side salad was very fresh and had a light vinaigrette dressing. I would have liked for the dressing to be more of an actual vinaigrette flavor. The rice was light and fluffy, but again, lacked seasoning/flavor. The side of yogurt sauce, was tasty, but did not hit the spot. Why? Because it really lacked the flavors. Notice a theme? I will say, the meat was tender, and it had a really nice flavor to it. It was delicious enough that it was very difficult to differentiate between a lamb flavor versus a beef flavor. It all tasted good together. The soft drinks are rather pricey. It was around $3.50 for a bottled Coke. Yikes! When we were done with our meal, we were served complementary hot tea. It was a nice touch.

We came back here and had wraps for dinner last night. My husband loves their kefta wrap. There's…read moretons of meat in it and a side salad or fries. I tried their falafel wrap for the first time and I was delighted. It was so tasty with tons of sauce and veggies. I couldn't stop eating it. The salad is healthy but kind of bland. Definitely returning to have more falafel wraps. Our waitress was nice and this restaurant is always a relaxing place to eat.

Staff and Service: - Came here on a Saturday evening and…read morewere seated fairly quickly - Even though I had ordered beef kebab, which was similar in texture to steak, I was given a butter knife. I thought this was interesting given the other guest who got beef kebab received a steak knife Food: - Beef kebab: delicious. Flavorful, filling, and delicious with the mint jalapeño sauce. The rice was also very tasty - Couscous: flavorful (not as filling as the other dishes) - Pastilla: first time trying this and it tasted good. Was a little watery inside still, so the diluted the flavor a bit. Miscellaneous: - Indoor and outdoor seating available - Good for small and large groups - Environment-wise, good for kids. Food-wise, maybe not good for kids who aren't adventurous - Parking available via street parking

Eating at La Mediterranee is like eating in the Mediterranean…read more Food is impeccable. A quiet restaurant to eat inside or outside. Big tables for Family style yum.

This is my absolute favorite Mediterranean restaurant of all time! No other Mediterranean…read morerestaurant has items like La Mediterranee. I highly recommend getting the lunch plate or for dinnertime, getting the Middle Eastern plate, so you can try a variety of dishes. The levant sandwiches are especially heavenly with very soft bread and a yogurt-like filling; so refreshing! The chicken pomegranate is so tender and tasty too and I love the Armenian potato salad. There is complimentary pita bread as well. Portion sizes are generous. The restaurant has nice theming and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Came on a weekday lunch at 12:30 and was seated with no wait. Paid parking is available in the lot on Russell.

This was my first time ever eating at this restaurant and from once a separate told us we got there…read morejust in time. We had ourselves an early dinner around 3 PM and he said the restaurant had just cleared out. Apparently they were packed for lunch!! I've never had a style of food before so I asked my boyfriend what I should order since he likes the style. He actually ordered me a chicken curry dish and himself another meat dish, but I can't remember what it was called. Both items as well as appetizer it was delicious! I should've taken a picture of the items we ordered for the appetizer since it was a three portion combo plate, but the pictures are below! Ambience was very relaxed and I really like how there was a half steps down into a little patio area so it seemed like you were almost underground, but you could see out. It was cute watching people walk their dogs and families ride their bike bikes. I will definitely want to come back here and get and buy more dishes!

We ordered a bunch of food to be delivered…read more Food arrived quite warm, however, - the potato bolanis did not travel well. The bola I had become soggy and the stuffing was spilling out - so hard to eat. - the chicken kabob was delicious - the filet mignon kabobs were tough and needed a knife - the kohbideh kabobs had disintegrated but were tasty - the Baba Ganoush portion seemed small for its price $12.50 - three tiny sauce containers for all this food, left us wanting! There was plenty of rice and bread. This was our first time order. Will try dining-in next time.

My wife's 70th birthday happened at the end of January, 2026…read more We have eaten at Troy many times and always enjoyed the entire experience, so she decided to investigate Troy's catering options so there would be meat and vegetables options to suit all our guests' preferences, with the obvious bonus that all the choices would be equally appealing because Mediterranean food is awesome! Husam was our main contact and assisted us with making our choices, and Iris was very helpful in ensuring that our pickup time was adjusted to fit the busy schedule that we had on the morning of the party. She also confirmed our request for extra Red Chili and Jalapeno Garlic sauce. For those curious, the Red Chili sauce is the milder of the two, but both are savory and great on almost anything! Here is what we ordered, which was anticipated to feed 40 guests: 1 Full Tray of Moussaka 1 Full Tray of Pastitsio 2 Combo Appetizer Trays 1 Chicken Souvlaki 1 Beef Souvlaki 1 Lamb Souvlaki It was an immense amount of food, and it was all DELICIOUS. The souvlaki disappeared first, and both full trays of the Moussaka and Pastitsio received significant dents! The appetizer trays had large falafel balls that were thankfully cut in half, dolmas, a mountain of pita bread, and multiple pint containers, two each of hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki, and the Red Chili and Jalapeno Garlic sauce. The pickup from Troy was a breeze, and we absolutely lucked out by getting a parking spot directly in front of the restaurant on Solano, which anyone who lives locally will tell you is no small feat on a Saturday morning! Husam kindly helped me carry everything out to our car. My one suggestion to anyone who is ordering catering, especially if you get a half or full tray of either the Moussaka and/or Pastitsio, bring a baking sheet to support each tray. While the trays are made from thick aluminum, the weight will make the bottom sag a little, and it will likely be too hot to support with your bare hands. All our guests raved about all the food, and we are still happily enjoying leftovers of everything for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a week and after! Husam, thank you and Iris SO much for all your help! We are deeply grateful, and we look forward to seeing both of you again! "Zoi mas!"

Excellent staff here, friendly and attentive. Cool space on Solano Ave. Food was similar to other…read morelocation of Troy Greek location in Martinez. Relaxed atmosphere. My advice, sit at the bar and watch tv with an adult beverage.

Ordered lunch here and WOW. Everything was delicious. Food quality was excellent. We had the…read morebeef/lamb wrap and the lamb plate. Also ordered some baklava. This place is definitely on our list to return to. Service is SO friendly too!!

Went to Lazeez kitchen for lunch after reading all the good reviews…read more The restaurant was empty with one family before me ordering. I ordered the lamb and beef platter. It took like 25 mins only to find out they made it for Togo and it's just sitting there, not a problem mistakes happen. The meat was juicy and flavorful, the salad had lettuce , onion and one baby tomatoes but a lot of olives. Maybe they do it this way. The place is clean and tidy. I will try this place again sometime

INCREDIBLE FOOD! My girlfriend and I got combination shawarma plates: chicken and lamb. Great pick…read more I got the rice and it was really good. The rice had corn and chickpeas in it. The waitress was nice and gave quick food service considering what we ordered. The environment is cozy and warm like a family member's house. When you see a cozy restaurant you KNOW it's going to be good. 10/10, would love to come back again when in the area!

It was sketch at first, but the food was amazing. All of the ingredients looked so fresh. I got the…read morecombo plate, salad was amazing. It tasted like there was crushed basil on it, the chicken, lamb, and humans were amazing. The pita bread was so good, I like how you could make mini shawarmas with it. The staff was nice, the bathroom had funny jokes in it. Honestly 10/10 don't judge a book by its cover. I would love to come back and would def recommend!

I stepped in to grab food before realizing there was a separate cafe next door…read more Decided to come back after dinner next door to pick up some dessert and I'm so glad I did! I got an assortment of Turkish delight and some pistachio baklava ($2.99). The Turkish delight is sold by weight across all the varieties and goes for $16.99/lb. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and offered us a sample of one of the flavors to try which I thought was a nice gesture. Everything looked so good, so we picked a couple different pieces of Turkish delight to try. To my surprise, my favorite ended up being the saffron, though rose petal with pomegranate and sour cherry with pastachio were close seconds. I didn't like the coconut or the chocolate one that much, so reminder to myself to skip those next time. After picking up the dessert, I did a quick circle around the store to see what they had. It's not a big store but they manage to cram a lot of stuff into the limited space!

I usually stop by either the Middle East Market or its sister spot, the Middle East Café, during my…read moreweekly laundromat run down the block. The café bartenders are always kind -- once they even let me use the bathroom before I realized the laundromat had one. I've ordered a beer while waiting for my clothes to dry and was welcomed to sit with my dog on the back patio. The atmosphere is warm and accommodating. The market itself is a treasure trove: shelves filled with Middle Eastern dry goods, nuts, dried fruits, spices, blends, and condiments you can't find anywhere else. Kofta, shish kebab, falafel, sumac, garam masala -- it's all here. They also carry pita, lavash, labna, and other breads and yogurts that make cooking from scratch feel like heaven. Bonus points for the large assortments of delicious house made baklavas! Even without a full kitchen, the prepared foods are excellent. I ordered falafel, eggplant dip, hummus, and cucumber salad from the to‑go counter -- a mini feast for $26 that didn't disappoint. **Verdict:** Courteous service, respectful staff, and a fantastic selection. Whether you're cooking at home or grabbing a bite, this place is a gem. Highly recommended.

This is our third time and likely last The place is great as…read morea wine bar to socialize with friends and we saw plenty of that, but we went for the food and hope some live music No performance that night which is fine but the food was bland, servings seem smaller than I remember even though they were the large /dinner size. I guess what made the difference before was the music Again, if drinking wine with friends is your thing, it's definitely a place for that. Just lower your expectations with the food

This is one of my family"s - and definitely my kid's - favorite restaurant (and not because of a…read more"kids' menu"). We always get the mezze platter, which is plentiful, fresh, and delicious. Then we follow up with a chicken kabob plate and green salad to share. Sometimes we go crazy and get a side of olives and/or a side of labneh, too. We don't know how he does it, but the chef cooks moist, well seasoned, and perfectly grilled chicken every time (and we've been here dozens of times). Almost no restaurant in the East Bay makes us this happy this often. And the chef / owner makes us feel like family. See you there for a meal to remember!

The lentil soup, and the double sirloin steak burger were both great. Quick service, and although…read morethe ambiance could be better, it was still pretty welcoming. I'll be going here again and again.

Wally's, a Lebanese spot hidden in Emeryville, truly is a gem! We decided to stop by after about 15…read moreyears since our last visit, and as someone who is Lebanese and grew up around Lebanese family, it felt like a wonderful taste of home. We started with the complimentary lentil soup, which was flavorful and comforting. I ordered the hummus and falafel. The hummus was light and delicious, and the falafel was the best I've ever had! It was fried to order and so crispy and hot that I've been thinking about it ever since. My family ordered the Greek salad, chicken pomegranate plate, and the berry mint lemonade, and we enjoyed all of it. We even found ourselves talking about my Lebanese grandmother, who passed away three years ago, and it was nice to feel brought together by the food. As a Disney nerd, I also love that WALL-E is named after Wally's! There's even a poster paying tribute to the film. My one drawback with this spot is the ambiance. While the staff was extremely friendly, there is very minimal seating, and it's attached to a bar. It's definitely loud and not the most family-friendly, so I would recommend ordering delivery or takeout. We actually ended up DoorDashing it for dinner the next day because it was that good! We will definitely be back!