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SAJJ Mediterranean

4.0 (177 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Mukta D.

This fast casual restaurant chain has been on my list for a while. We finally made a stop here today. The menu prices on yelp and their online ordering website are not consistent with the price we were charged at the store. Store pricing was higher, even though it's not a downtown restaurant. The server at the counter was patient as we placed our order. That's the only positive thing in our experience. We saw this chain as a healthier fast food alternative, kind of like Chipotle. However the food price, the quality and flavor of food doesn't match up to Chipotle. Both the falafel bowl and chicken shawarma were quite disappointing. I, personally, felt sick and nauseous as I was eating the meal. I will not come back here again.

Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl Gluten Free
Ngoc Anh N.

My team and I love ordering from SAJJ for team lunch! Always a good choice for a delicious lunch. My goto order is the chicken shawarma rice bowl and it really good and will fill you up.

Tiffany L.

My workplace is pretty close to Sajj, so my coworkers often come here during their lunch break. Mediterranean food isn't my favorite cuisine, but I decided to tag along one day and I was pleasantly surprised. My coworkers describe this place as a "Mediterranean Chipotle" because it's very customizable and you go down the line, adding in whatever toppings and sauces you desire. For my base I chose half rice and half salad, which was a perfect combination. The only vegetarian protein was falafel, so I went with that. They gave me 4 decently sized balls of falafel that were crunchy on the outside, soft inside, and very flavorful. I got pretty much all of the vegetarian toppings: eggplant, cauliflower, cucumber tomato, beets, pickles, etc. I wasn't sure which sauces to get so I just asked for a little bit of everything: Tzatziki sauce, garlic sauce, tahini, hummus. My favorite toppings were the eggplant ragout and cauliflower. They were so well seasoned and flavorful. Every order comes with a free cup of lentil soup. I personally was not a fan of the lentil soup; it was way too salty for my taste buds. I used the Yelp check-in offer to get some free pita chips, and I really enjoyed those. They were super crunchy and flavorful on their own, but the cashier also gave me a container of hummus to dip them in, which was a nice touch. Service was friendly. The staff knew it was my first time here so they explained what each item was, which I really appreciated. My bowl was $9 + tax. Portion size could have been a bit bigger for the price. I could tell some of my coworkers were still hungry after polishing off their food. Nevertheless I really enjoyed the food here and plan to come back often with my coworkers.

Sean B.

Couldn't believe how much I liked this place. I'll say what everyone else has said. It's Middle Eastern Chipotle. Same restaurant feel, same vibe, same setup, same assembly line, same price point. Had a delicious salad with all kinds of chicken and spices and lentils all over it, for about $12. This place was a really pleasant surprise, and now I wish there was one in my neighborhood.

Chicken bowl with hummus, veggies, yogurt sauce....
Marlon T.

Sajj is a Mediterranean restaurant that bit Chipotle's style by offering their food in a similar process while designing the menu and layout to give people the Chipotle experience. The food is very tasty, but don't expect there to be spits with meat being carved in front of you. The food tastes authentic, but similar to Chipotle, the proteins (chicken, beef, pork) are in a tray. This means the meat can be a little dry. The few times I've been here, the meat was fine (I have only been there for lunch). Overall, the food is great! The toppings are hearty and savory. Baba ganoush, hummus, feta cheese, tzatziki, etc. If you get all toppings, you'll have a heavy bowl on your hands. This place is a copy cat Chipotle, but its good at that it does. The tamarind drink is wonderful, best I've ever had outside of Mexico.

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The food is terrific! The service friendly and the restaurant is super clean and cared for!

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Very clean restaurant with fair food prices and the variety of veggies you can get at this restaurant is a big plus.

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Delicious Indian Version of Chipotle. I wanted a light protein packed meal and this place is delish! Quick service. Lunch type atmosphere.

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Don't you love is when a restaurant shares the name with the name of the dish they specialize in?…read moreSo just know that you're in for some special hummus, not your grocery store or work fridge hummus. I would highly recommend the hummus flight; you get to sample all four of their hummus types. To my understanding, these hummus types change from time to time. When we went, we had the classic, pesto hummus, chipotle hummus, and the dried olive & feta crumble. The chipotle had a stronger kick than I was expecting from hummus, the pesto was a little too oily for my taste, and I didn't see any dried olives in the last one. But overall, it was the most creative and creamy hummus I've ever had. The Manti and Baba Ghanoush were good too; the dumplings being perfectly cooked and the baba ghanoush (which I thought would be something else) turned out to be one of my favorites! For all these dipping sauces, we only got two slices of pita bread, which was not nearly enough. Make sure you take heavy dips or else you'll be eating straight sauce. I don't know, maybe that's your thing. Service was attentive, plating was suberb, and the decor was upscale. I'm just happy to report that the food quality is on par with the ambiance.

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It was my second visit and everything was phenomenal. We came to restaurant with my coworkers from…read morework and it was party of 6. Also I noticed the new pumpkin decoration. It was looking so cute From beginning to end everything was amazing. Food was delicious as always we got halloumi cheese rolls, mezze sampler plate and cauliflower it was unbelievable and for the main course we got lamb chops and branzino I'm speechless Also I'm impressed from service as well. Our waiter Aria was so kind and her recommendations were wonderful. She elevated our experience and had a lovely night. We would love to come back again and hopefully we'll find Aria again. Thanks guys!

**I'm not a food critic or an influencer if I have nothing nice to say I won't bring it up, unless…read moreI was treated very poorly. I just share my experience or not, sometimes I'll take pictures but I'm not one of those "people".** This place is our go to almost every other week. The shawarma is top tier everything comes out fresh and cooked to perfection. Not to mention the chicken wings!!! FALL OFF THE BONE...HELLO! packed with flavor just unrealistically good! Street fries always tasty, the Halloumi Cheese Rolls with Honey great! Mazra Redwood city is the only place that stays consistent with their food. The staff is always friendly and very attentive. The place is always packed but doesn't feel packed they definitely have enough space and great vibe. Thank you!

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We went to Sultana Restaurant for Mother's Day with my husband and son, and we had an amazing…read moreexperience. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. We ordered lahmacun, Divan kebab, and other kebabs, and every dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The service was also wonderful everyone was very polite, welcoming, and attentive. We chose to sit outside, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The relaxing music and the sound of the water made the whole experience even more special. We truly enjoyed our time there in every sense of the word. Highly recommended!

**Rating take out only**…read more Ordered take out for Father's Day. I got the Sultana Combo, lentil soup, and a chicken wrap. The Sultana Combo looks like not a lot of food, but is actually a lot of food! 3 adults ate this, had their fill, but still had some leftovers for the next day. My favorite part was the rice, other people's favorite parts were the veggies or the soup (we don't usually eat a lot of protein, but the protein was also good!). It's not an elevated, elegant dish, especially not to-go-ed, but it's hearty, homey, and filling. There wasn't a part we didn't like or didn't think was worth the money. They have ample indoor and some outdoor patio seating; on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, seems lime many people opted for the outdoor seating. While waiting for my pick up order, there was one party in front of me that waited for (apparently) an excessive amount of time because the kitchen was backed up. The workers were extremely kind, and even gave them baklava as an apology! Small things like that show that the store cares more for the community than just getting orders out. My only gripe is that I felt like everything was extremely salty--the three of us were chugging water all night after our meal. I think the salt levels work well if there was plain rice or plain veggies, but when everything is salted so each part of the dish can be eaten alone, you end up feeling parched and bloated at the same time... not a good feeling. Regardless, recommend!!

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4.6(934 reviews)
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Absolutely delicious Lebanese food! My husband is Lebanese, and he said everything tasted just like…read morehis mom's cooking--which is probably the highest compliment you can get! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt incredibly authentic. My husband ordered the chicken shawarma, I ordered the kofta kebab. We got tabuli and hummus to share. Everything was just what we were hoping for. We are often disappointed in other Mediterranean restaurants since they don't compare to the food his family makes. We are happy to finally find a restaurant that tastes a little like home. We'll definitely be coming back! Oh and don't forget to order some baklava to go, we were so full, but it was such a good sweet treat once we got home!

5 stars are not enough -- I would give 10 stars!…read more Trying the authentic and delicious Jordanian dishes here was truly an amazing experience. The food was fantastic, but what impressed me just as much was the beautiful atmosphere, welcoming environment, and excellent hospitality. The owner was especially warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. You don't feel like you're simply going to a restaurant for a meal -- you feel like you're being welcomed and treated like a guest in a beautiful, warm environment. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the people were truly amazing. Thank you so much to everyone who made this experience so special. I will definitely be coming back! For me, this isn't 5 out of 5 -- it's 10 out of 10!

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4.6(260 reviews)
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Very tasty food, warm service, and a nice space. Came with a friend for brunch who is a little…read moresnobby about Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food and this place got the seal of approval. We came specifically for the Turkish breakfast but also added a meze trio. The bread products - both the simit and the transit came out warm, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Scrambled eggs were tender, not overcooked. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty.

Holy deliciousness. Incredible dinner experience at Esnaf tonight! We know we will be back--we will…read morewant to try new things, but it will be so hard because we loved everything we ordered tonight and would definitely order it all again. The branzino was excellent. We did the kebap trio -- the chicken was our favorite. For dessert we got the katmer (pistachio cream-filled filo pastry, served with pistachio gelato) -- this was a fantastic recommendation from our server. Service was top notch. There were three servers working inside and outside, quite a few tables including a big group, and they were so on top of it, warm, welcoming, attentive. Truly standout five star service from the moment we walked in--thank you, Esnaf staff! We loved our experience here. The restaurant is also beautiful! Get a table by the window if you can. Definitely a great date spot or place to linger over drinks with friends. We can't wait to be back.

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4.5(323 reviews)
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Outdoor seating
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We stopped into Meyhouse in Palo Alto for some Mediterranean cuisine and happy hour cocktails and…read morehad a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was stylish, welcoming, and perfect for a relaxed evening out. We shared several Mediterranean bites, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The quality of the ingredients really stood out, and each dish was packed with flavor. The cocktails were excellent, and my husband especially enjoyed the Japanese whiskey flight, which was a fun way to sample a variety of unique whiskeys. It was a great addition to the meal and made the experience feel even more special. As fans of Pera Mezze House in Roseville, we were excited to learn that Meyhouse shares the same ownership, and the same attention to quality and hospitality definitely shines through. Great food, delicious drinks, and wonderful service. We look forward to coming back the next time we're in Palo Alto!

A disappointing second visit after an amazing first experience…read more Our experience at Meyhouse has been mixed, which is especially disappointing given how much we loved it the first time. We first visited about 1.5-2 years ago for dinner, and it was easily a 5/5 experience. The food, drinks, and dessert were all fantastic. We enjoyed it so much that we were excited to return. Unfortunately, our second visit in October 2026 was a completely different experience. We opted for the prix fixe menu and selected a seafood appetizer and yogurt dip. We were then informed that the seafood appetizer was unavailable, and our server offered hummus as a substitute. Unfortunately, it was one of the worst hummus dishes we've tasted. It had an unpleasant burnt, bitter flavor, with what appeared to be caramelized butter practically floating on top. We sent it back, and our server offered to replace it with a salad. That salad never arrived. The main courses took an exceptionally long time to arrive. At that point, we were just sitting there waiting for food, having had only one appetizer between the two of us. The chicken was decent, but the vegetable entrée was well below average. When it came to dessert, our server asked if we'd like it prepared, mentioning it would take about 10 minutes. We said yes, but it took over 20 minutes to arrive. To be fair, the dessert--semolina with ice cream--was delicious and one of the few highlights of the evening. Service was equally disappointing. At one point, our server accidentally spilled water while refilling a glass and assured us he'd have it cleaned up right away. That never happened. There was a consistent pattern of promising to take care of things and simply not following through. To top it all off, when the check arrived, we noticed an additional $4 charge for the hummus--the very dish that had been offered as a replacement for an unavailable appetizer and that we had sent back because it tasted terrible. What bothered us most wasn't just the food or the delays, but the overall lack of attentiveness and accountability. The service felt indifferent, almost as though our experience didn't matter. It's disappointing to see such a dramatic difference between two visits to the same restaurant. We know Meyhouse is capable of delivering an excellent dining experience because we've experienced it firsthand. Unfortunately, this visit fell far short of that standard. First visit: 5/5. Second visit: 2/5. I genuinely hope this was an off day, but it has certainly made us hesitant to return.

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