came across this place recently and seeing "kurdish" on the sign honestly meant a lot to me. 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. read more

Rojbas Grill is a corner café on university Avenue in the heart of Berkeley. 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. read more

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Rojbas Grill is just Kobani Mediterranean Grill with a different name. Even the logos of the "two" restaurants are almost identical. Why did they rebrand? The inside looks a little bit nicer than it used to, but I gave this place plenty of tries, and the food still takes forever as a rule, and it is pretty bland. It's not that I wish ill on Rojbas Grill's owners, but I just don't understand how so many better restaurants--including so many better Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants--with better locations in Downtown Berkeley failed while this place still does enough business to stick around. read more

The food here was just fine. I don't think the price point is justifiable. The chicken is well-cooked but not too flavorful. The rice was well-textured but was not seasoned or flavored. I also would not recommend the fish here. The staff is very kind and the space is welcoming, though. I just don't think that the food quality is anywhere near the cost. read more

I ordered the beef and lamb plate and dined in. The salad was fresh and the meat is cut into small bite-sized pieces. I was given a complimentary cup of tea as well. My plate came with a small amount of yogurt sauce, which tasted fresh. Food flavor was alright, but can use a little more seasoning. I would like the meat to be a little softer. Service was quick and the food came out quickly. This is a small restaurant with limited seating inside. read more

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Casual spot in Berkeley for some delicious Mediterranean food. My friend and I came by Saturday evening for dinner, and it wasn't too crowded at 7 pm. You can either try to find paid metered parking nearby, or there's free residential street parking if you're willing to walk a couple blocks. There's a Trader Joe's across the street, but not sure if they offer parking. It's a small space with 6-7 tables. The menu is straightforward with two pages of options. They have all the standard fare such as rice plates and wraps. I got one of the house specials - Alexander's Favorite - for $18.95. It comes with thinly sliced lamb and beef gyro with bread cubes in fresh tomato sauce. I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was really delicious. I really liked the crunchy bread cube bites mixed in with the gyro and rice, and the tomato sauce was super tasty. Portions were big too, I couldn't finish the dish and took the leftovers home. My friend got the chicken shish kabob with rice and salad for $17.95. I tried a bite and we both agreed it was solid. We ended the meal on a sweet note with some baklava for $5.95. We're both huge fans of baklava, and this was some of the best we've had in a long time. Would recommend getting it here! read more

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For flavor and juiciness of the meats I give 3.5 stars. However, +0.5 star for complimentary tea and the basket of pita bread. I ordered at the counter and table seating is limited but no one was there near closing time. The staff is friendly and I didn't feel rushed. Quick hits: + Combo platter is truly a little bit of everything which I am glad I did so I can tell you what's good here (5 stars) + Adana kebab plate has ground lamb and is the most juicy of all items (4.5 stars) + Lamb gyro is tender slices of meat that goes really well with the white tzatziki sauce (4 stars) + Beef or lamb kebab (?) is good but not tender enough (3.5 stars) + Chicken kebab is on the lean side so it's healthy but not juicy for my liking (3 stars) + Chicken gyro meat is also dry but a great source of healthy protein (3 stars) - I think a bit more sauce or side of hummus with the combo platter to help with the dryness would of made this a 5 star meal I have a high standard for Mediterranean style food. I love Greek, Persian and Turkish foods. I hope I'm not too harsh since this is a casual dining establishment. read more

Rojbas Grill - Combo Platter (front) and Adana Kebab Plate (back) - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

This small restaurant near campus serves some of the best Mediterranean food I've had! I recommend the hummus and babaganoush, which both taste great with the pita bread. The wraps are fantastic here, and the plates are just as good. We like the lamb and beef gyro wrap, the Adena kebab wrap, and the chicken gyros wrap. But you also have to try the lamb and beef gyro plate, the chicken gyro plate, the chicken shish kebab plate, and the Alexander's Favorite plate, which is a special. You can top it all off with one of their stellar desserts: the baklava, kunefe, or rice pudding. In my opinion, you should keep coming back until you've tried them all! I don't think you'll regret it! The service here is fantastic. The staff are so friendly that you can tell how much pride they take in sharing their delicious recipes with the community in Berkeley. The dining area is small but very pretty. With large windows that they sometimes cover and some very nice artwork, it's an appetizing and peaceful place to eat. It's yummy, affordable, and a great place to bring friends and family for a satisfying and fun meal! read more

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Came here after a hike for lunch and we were disappointed with the quality of meat. I didn't really enjoy the food. It was just OK. Service was fast and servers were nice though. Place was clean and organized. read more

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10/10. Came to the area for a food tour and this was our first stop. 3 of us shared a plate and side of hummus...we left full and very happy! From service to meal, everything was excellent. Authentic Mediterranean flavors, fresh and colorful, with perfectly grilled and juicy chicken kebabs. Their hummus was equally amazing, had a bright yellow color and lighter texture than what I'm used to but now it's my new fav hummus. It's small and quaint inside with enough seating for small groups. Will come back for sure! read more

Rojbas Grill - Chicken Shish Kebab plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food here is amazing. Highly recommend. I got kebabs here often and hot tea. Enjoy!

Great food with excellent customer service! We ordered the Mezze Plate and the Mixed Grill and everthing was delicious . I highly recommend Rojbas Grill! read more

We unexpectedly based our plans to be in Berkeley for most of the afternoon/evening. We wanted some good Mediterranean food and Berkeley is one of the best cities to eat Mediterranean food. Therefore, we came across Rojbas Grill. I am genuinely so happy we did! I would go back for sure. *Overview: Food: 8/10 rating Service: 10/10 rating Ambiance: 7/10 rating *What we ordered: Dolma (4pcs) Chicken Gyro Plate Adana Kebab Plate FOOD: 8/10 rating The food was so flavorful. The proteins were juicy, seasoned well, and tender. I love how they served a platter of piping hot soft pita bread. It paired so well with our food. I was shocked by the complimentary hot tea served post-meal. It was not an average brewed Lipton tea. The tea was a yummy subtle herbal tea and perfect for digestion since we were so full. SERVICE: 10/10 rating The waiter was SO attentive. He was not overdoing it as well. He was very chill, kind, and attentive without us asking. He refilled our napkins and water without us asking. It bothers me when people say "It's their job and also they're just being nice for more tips". But, you can always tell when it's genuine! Ambiance: 7/10 rating I love how "homey" the ambiance is. Rojbas Grill has a lot of intricate details on their curtains, artifacts, etc. My favorite pieces were the Mandala art hung up on the walls. Parking can be decent. There is a lot of meter-based parking. However, on a busy weekend, it can be hard to find parking. read more

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Outstanding service, quick, the place was so spotless & clean! The food was so delicious and plentiful! Highly recommend!

Excellent restaurant! Stopped in for lunch on Sunday and the service was super friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered the combo plate, the lamb kebabs and the baklava for dessert. Yum! Located across the street from Trader Joe's. I can see this quickly becoming my go to lunch spot every time I'm headed to pick up groceries. read more

Rojbas Grill - Lamb Shish Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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What a nice find! Customer service was very good. Food came fast which was great because we were starving and the food was delicious. It's right across from Trader Joe's on MLK and next to Udupi Palace. I've walked by it many times and finally tried it. I recommend it. Parking might be difficult but if you plan for that it's not a big deal. read more

Best middle eastern / kurdish food in the East bay. Family owned and operated, and they're wonderful! read more

Rojbas Grill - 10/10 best middle eastern / Kurdish in the East bat! - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

Went with a visiting friend. Wonderful ! I have Alexanders Favorite. A lovely laamb dish, pita and humus. Great service, large portions, fabulous service too. Cute little place read more

We were looking for lunch in Berkeley and the reviews from fellow Yelpers were spot on. My wife has the lentil soup, Babaganoush and French fries. She enjoyed them. I started with the Kibbeh which was like ground lamb deep fried in a batter. What I really liked was the Adana Kebab Wrap. The service was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back:) read more

Excellent grilled lamb and authentic kebab & gyro (döner) in a nice atmosphere with friendly and quick service! We loved the combo platter, hummus and babaghanouj. We'll be back. read more

The Mediterranean options in Berkeley aren't superb, and this one is OK. The hummus is a little one-dimensional and not that well-spiced in my opinion. We ordered vegan falafel wraps and a hummus appetizer that's supposed to come with pita, to go. When we got home, we found no pita and called to ask why. The gentleman said he didn't include the pita because it wasn't vegan, but it would have been nice to have been asked about it when we were there. read more

Our go-to for Mediterranean food in Berkeley. Junior, the owner/chef, pours his heart into cooking for his customers, delivering home-style Kurdish recipes he learned from his father, a veteran chef. We usually start with house-made hummus and pita plus (off menu) sliced cucumber. Plus ginger tea and a smoothie (you ask for no sugar). The combo platter as gyro, chicken, and beef, and is enough for two people. At $27, the combo platter is a great deal. We will often finish with a baklava for dessert. read more

Went here to get a falafel and shawarma wrap- I was expecting lavash or pita instead they use flour tortillas. Super confusing for a middle eastern spot to use a Mexican flour tortillas. The flavor of the lamb and falafel was ok. Meh read more

Yelp reviews led us here and it didn't disappoint. Small place with phenomenal food and personal service which is so hard to find. Portions are huge and you will probably have plenty of leftovers. We enjoyed the falafel, chicken and gyros and love the complimentary pita bread too. read more

Very yummy. Yum yum. Good ambiance. Wow! Service was ohenomenal as well. Otherworldly. Owner was nice and gave us salad. Oo salad.

This is some of the best, most affordable food in town. The music is great and the servers are some the sweetest people around, but the lighting is bad and the tables are basic. It doesn't matter. You don't come for the ambiance. You come for the amazing, fresh, well-seasoned, filling Kurdish food. I love the Moussaka plate, or the Lamb and Beef plate. You know food that tastes good but doesn't make you feel horrible after? You know when you eat and you feel like you splurged but your bank account disagrees? That's this place. A gourmet hole in the wall. Students don't know about it either--there's nothing splashy about it. For once, you don't have to fight off the undergraduate hordes to get a bite to eat. read more

We were looking for a late lunch in Albany on a Saturday afternoon, found Rojbas and decided to give it a shot. Place seems to be run by family, which I am a fan of. Don't let the decor fool ya! The food is very good and delicious, portions are good oh and their hot sauce is a must try!!!. I would come back when I'm in the area. read more

Most authentic, best tasting Adana Kebobs I've found in the Bay Area. I try it whenever I see it on a menu. Other plates I saw being served looked great as well. I'll be exploring more. Reasonable prices. Good portions. Simple and casual place feels family operated. Service was excellent. Food served promptly by friendly staff. read more

The food was delicious. I ordered a Beef and lamb gyro plate as well as baklava. The plate was delicious and the baklava especially. Pushing the fork through the baklava, honey oooozed out from the bottom. We sat down as a group and the nice gentlemen served us all tea despite not having paid for it. The place was nicely decorated and there was a chill music playing in the background. If you want something authentic tasting, this is a great place! read more

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Such a fresh, comprehensive meal! Service was great. Chicken gyro plate included chicken, rice, salad, and deliciously fresh mint yogurt sauce. Concluded with complimentary tea at the end. read more

I made a catering order here for a work event and really appreciate the service! They were very communicative with me, worked very collaboratively to help meet my budget as well as party needs regarding the amount of mouths to feed as well as dietary restrictions. The food tasted great -- as reported by both myself and my fellow attendees! I explored catering options from a couple other Mediterranean restaurants in the area and I feel that the price:portion ratio for Rojbas is great! We had the perfect amount of food for our party size. Two of my colleagues picked up the food and also reported back that the service provided during the pickup itself was very positive! This may be my go-to Mediterranean catering choice. read more

**3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars** Since we went to Freekeh in SF and had knafeh for the first time, my boyfriend has wanted to try this Middle Eastern dessert again. We decided to stop by Rojbas since we saw that they had it on the menu, and also ordered an Alexander's Plate, which is marinated gyro and fried pita in tomato sauce and yogurt. While it was unique, we realized afterwards that it tasted too predominantly tomatoey and didn't really satisfy our Mediterranean/Middle Eastern craving - we'd probably opt for some sort of kabob plate next time. The knafeh had crispier phyllo than the one at Freekeh, which I liked, but there was less cheese inside for a satisfying cheese pull. My boyfriend preferred the softer phyllo and more prominent cheese taste in Freekeh's. I would come back, but try a different entree on the menu! read more

Rojbas Grill - Kunefe - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The ezme was absolutely delicious and the falafel the best I've ever had. Lovely job of making up the platter w/spreads and vegetables. And to top it off...the owner is an absolute pleasure. read more

Amazing!!! The lamb and beef gyro plate was so fresh and delicious when we went! And when you get there, there's a jar of hot sauce they sell and it smelled SO good, that I had to impulse buy! I'm not from the area, but next time I'm there, I gotta get at least two jars to go! read more

The chicken gyro didn't have pita bread and although large I had to put Spicey sauce on every bite. The spice did make it taste much better. The Tabouleh was okay just wish it had more quinoa. The service was good ambiance is okay also. Perhaps would give it another try, just no time soon. The price was just too high for the quality of food I received. read more

Rojbas Grill - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Food is always AMAZING, staff are very friendly and provide timely service. The restaurant is quaint and kept very clean with a big bright colorful menu board to make ordering easy. Highly reccomend!! read more

We came to this for dinner with a few friends. We heard their Adana kebabs were really good so we wanted to check it out. We decided to do the mix grill platter because we could taste all their meats. Platter for 4 I felt wasn't enough for us 4. We should of ordered more. But food wise it was pretty good. The inside is a smaller dine in. Maybe 4 different groups can sit at a time. read more

Rojbas Grill - Mixed Grill Platter for 4 - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

It was okay. Everything we ordered was fine. Nothing we'd every return to eat as being super delicious We ordered the gyro and the veggie moussaka. They oddly serve the moussaka over a huge pile of rice The gyro is made with lavish bread, and we prefer a pita bread The people working here are extremely nice and the food came out fast We came here after seeing a play at Aurora theater. 'The Lifespan of a Fact,' It was very good read more

I will be honest my boyfriend and I love this place, the food is delicious and extra and the family that own it always have such a friendly, jovial vibe. The atmosphere is an average little joint, but we always have such a good experience and the food so scrumptious we've returned often! The Mezze Plate comes with a thick yogurt sauce, and cooked beets, the humus is extra creamy (I don't known what they add that is different, but it's extra). And round that out with Babaganoush, Dolmas, and a new one for me Ezme a spicy Turkish spread recipe with tomatoes, spicy green peppers, and red pepper paste, then falafel, and pita. We usually get that and a Shish Kabab, chicken or salmon, and share. The latter comes with a green salad and fluffy, seasoned rice. So we get everything with the two dishes. Their creamy lentil soup is also rich and a perfect recipe. And we always get their healthy and strong ginger honey tea. read more

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This restaurant is a welcome surprise. My husband and I dined at this modest Kurdish grill last night. We ordered gyro plates and they were delicious. The meat was tender and well seasoned, the rice fluffy, and the salad and hummus made with care. For the price, the portions were very ample and exceeded our expectations. The waiter and staff were very attentive and friendly. Thank you, Rojbas Grill for good food and a pleasant experience. read more