And April 12, I had a birthday party dinner at Elia, after making these reservations for pa party…read morepf 10 over a week before, I confirmed my reservations by email, and 6 phones calls from the restaurant. I was told I would be charged if I missied the reservation as well. Day of dinner, my party arrived at Elia 20 mins ealry and was still told they couldnt sit down. In that time the restaurant decided to let another party sit at my reserved table instead. Finally arriving myself ( still 5 mins to soare before reservation) I see my entire family standing in the middle of the restaurant. ( Only black family in the entire building of course) after questioning the fron door person she told me shes trying to get a table and wait at the bar?! 35 mins later my family was seated. Thinking I would have an apology for the miscommunication, I had to request my own birthday desert as they gave a lit candelr and song to guest around. And yes the restaurant knew it was my birthday they even had the menus changed. I go to this restaurant a lot so im still very upset how my family and I were treated and I bullied down to confirm my reservations multiple times. Overall. This is my last time at Elia. I hope this is reviewed and Elia updates their customer service. Thank you to the waiter who did her best with so many issuesz -Kiarra R.

What an amazing treasure! Fabulous Greek food, attentive service, a great wine list, and a…read morebeautiful setting. The olive oil dip is absolutely the best I have tasted. On my last two visits we ordered just from the appetizer selections, and every dish was superb. After seeing a flaming dish at an adjacent table, I knew I had to try it. It was Greek cheese lit on fire, then extinguished with lemon juice. Fantastic. The lamb meatballs and the grilled octopus were outstanding. Definitely one of my favorte places to go.

Was a wonderful experience Good food , good service , I…read moreliked also the atmosphere . Easy to park

To keep it short…read more.. Excellent food. Excellent service. Gluten free options. I will definitely make sure to visit again when I'm in town. -------------- If you want to read my story of how and why I tried this place, read more here: I walked by this place while my car was getting an oil change. They had a sign that said in big letters, "HUNGRY? We can fix that!" Like Winnie the Pooh, I checked in with my stomach and answered yes! I was famished. I had brought my lunch with me but left it in the car while it was getting the oil changed, so I had nothing to nibble on. It was kind of early, maybe 10 AM, and I didn't even think they would be open, but then I realized they did have the sign outside on the sidewalk. I walked by the front door and it opened automatically. My heart started to flutter. So I went to look at their menu online and saw that they had chicken shawarma bowls. I love chicken shawarma. I decided to look them up on Yelp and make sure they had good reviews. I realized that they were a sponsored ad, and that gave me pause. The last time I went to a Middle Eastern restaurant that was sponsored, it was not so great, so I quickly checked the reviews. They have pretty good reviews! One review said that the chicken was dry, but others were more positive. I had a really good feeling, so I ordered it. Another reviewer commented that the rice was so good -- and they're not normally a rice enthusiast -- so when I placed my order, I upgraded my rice from the white rice that comes with the order to the rice infused with turmeric and garbanzo beans. When I opened my order, the bowl was a pretty decent size. If my husband had been with me, we probably would've been able to split it. In my order, I saw: * Seasoned chicken drizzled with shawarma and a delicious white sauce. * Hummus * Tomato cucumber salad * And this yellow turmeric rice I couldn't resist -- the rice was the first thing I tasted, and it was delicious! I can't quite figure out what flavors are in there, but I could taste a hint of cinnamon, and there were definitely other flavors there. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The hummus could very easily be the best hummus I've ever had. I really enjoyed this meal. I really wanted to eat the entire bowl myself but decided to save half of it for my daughter, who I know will also love it. Customer service was excellent. Adam was at the counter and greeted me very warmly. And when I was leaving, they asked me if I wanted hot sauce and then they put that in the bag. Overall, I give this five stars. I love that the food comes in an eco-friendly container. If there's anything that I could change, it's probably that they put it in a plastic bag instead of a paper bag. I try to avoid plastic as much as possible, but the container was quite big and needed to be in a bag while I hiked back to the oil change place. Oh, and before I forget... one of the first things I asked before I ordered is if the shawarma plate was gluten-free, and he assured me that everything in it was unless I was getting pita. And one more fun note -- when I got back to the car place, someone walked in, saw my food, and immediately asked, "Oh, is that from Manakish?" I was pretty impressed they could recognize it just by the look, especially since the restaurant is about half a mile away. Oh...and when i gave it to my daughter...she loved it so it gets two thumbs up!!

recently started a vegetarian diet and randomly remembered that this place offers vegan koobideh,…read morewhich is honestly unheard of at most Persian restaurants. We came in on a weekday for the lunch special and I was excited to see it was still on the menu. I ordered the vegan beef koobideh and added a vegan chicken koobideh for $5. The lunch special comes with half rice, half salad, plus a drink. I chose the iced tea and it was really refreshing. For an appetizer, I had my must-have mast-o-musir (shallot yogurt). They also bring out butter and half a raw onion, which I always thought was random until I asked my Persian coworker how you're actually supposed to eat it. Turns out the butter is meant to be mixed into the warm rice so it melts, and the onion is used as a palate cleanser. You peel off a small piece and take a bite between eating your rice and protein. Once you know, it totally makes sense. Between the two koobidehs, the vegan beef was the clear winner. It was flavorful and honestly didn't taste like fake meat at all. The vegan chicken was good, but you can slightly taste that Impossible-style meat flavor. Next time, I'll definitely just get two beef koobidehs. Overall, I'm really glad I came back. After trying a bunch of other Persian spots, this is still my favorite, especially now that I can enjoy it while eating vegetarian. Highly recommend.

Daryoush was such a great find after a show. It's a dimly lit Persian spot with a nice, streamlined…read moremenu and a cozy feel. Our dinner did take a little while to come out, but it was definitely worth the wait. We ordered the lamb chops with rice and salad, the jujeh kebob, and the salmon kebob. The rice came with a piece of tahdig on top, which was a nice touch. I especially liked the salmon - it was moist and cooked really well. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lamb chops were soft, succulent, and didn't taste gamey at all. You can really taste the charcoal flame on the meats, which added so much depth without overpowering the dishes. The flavors were subtle and balanced, with hints of saffron throughout, especially in the rice. They also have a good selection of vegan options, which is nice to see. Next time I'm in the area, I'd love to come back and try their stews. Overall, a really good spot with great food. We all enjoyed our dinner here.

Delicious and spicy combo wrap w plenty of protein in it, fries and falafel…read more.. Screaming good, at a very affordable price! Will come back for grilled plate next time we are town. This hit the spot!

I was craving some lamb gyro, and the best that I've had is from Q's halal in Alameda. Walked into…read morethis place because Alameda is too much of a trek just for the gyro. I got exactly that - asked for a spicy lamb gyro wrap. The freshly made warm gyro wrap was just ok, and was also unfortunately very salty (probably an off-day). I still prefer the lamb gyros from Q's. For dessert, I asked for the pistachio borma. It was good, but I could tell that it wasn't fresh. Falafels were on-point. On a second visit wanting a lighter meal, I decided to only get the salads, and the dolmas. The salads here are really good. Too bad, most people don't seem to check those out. The tabouleh had the right amount of tanginess, bite and really the best that I've ever had (and I typically dislike tabouleh). The Mujaddara salad was equally tasty. Loved their dolmas which weren't crazy tangy like most other places. Same with the hummus. Their hummus version is the best that I've had in the recent past. Ambiance is fine for a sit-down meal as well (although this is only a small hole-in-the-wall place), and service was quick and efficient. My gyro craving remains unfulfilled, and this place did not deliver. But Babalou's does the salads really well and I'll go back just for the salads.

My husband & I came to check this place out for brunch/lunch & fell in love! So many tasty food &…read moredrink options, very cute decor, peaceful outdoor dining, & very attentive staff. I wanted to come here while I was pregnant because they have a HUGE selection of non-alcoholic drinks & cocktails. But we ended up checking it out after & appreciate their low alcohol options as well. For drinks, we started with a ESPRESSO MARTINI-LO (cold brew, vermouth di torino, px sherry, salt, maple, dark chocolate shavings) & a DIRTY BIRD (manzanilla sherry, veso olive vermouth, black lemon, parsley oil). Both were unique & very delicious! We ordered the small mezze plate that comes with 2 different dips of your choice. We opted for the whipped feta (with honey & fermented chili oil) & the charred eggplant (with roasted garlic, greek yogurt, sesame, & herbs). I loved the items veggies just as much as the pita bread it came with. For our mains, he ordered the PESTO EGGPLANT & HOT HONEY pizza (zhug "pesto", diced eggplant, mozzarella, red onions, honey, chili oil & feta drizzle). Excellent flavor, cooked perfectly, & a fairly good size. I ordered the IMPOSSIBLE KEFTA roasted skewer plate (Impossible beef with Moroccan spices, red onions, mint). The skewer plate came with the skewers, lettuce, tomato-cucumber-rose pickled onion mixture, feta + choice of sauce served with seasoned rice. I picked the Zhug sauce aka mediterranean pesto - mint, parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lemon, spices & chilis. Overall it was insanely delicious & I fully intend on coming back soon!

This new place has a really great ambiance and very friendly service. Lovely spot tucked into a…read morecorner with nice patio seating and good warmers. I wanted to like it more. The concept is great, mocktails and low-alcoholic cocktails and lots of N/A wines and beers with a full vegetarian fusion menu. It just doesn't quite deliver. I had the bean patty burger and it wasn't flavorful. I ended up stealing my husband's ghost pepper harissa sauce and slathering it on. The butternut squash soup was not bad. He had the impossible kefte which he said was pretty good. The mocktails were okay. I had the pica pica and it could've used more spice and flavor. Tasted like a very refreshing cucumber and soda water rather than a mocktail. My husband was disappointed with his mock old fashioned. Beautifully presented but really not much there without the bourbon/whiskey. He wants to try the low alcohol version next time. This place might consider leaning more into the flavors of the Indian side of their fusion idea. And one tip on the service -- they could hold back a little. They were overly eager and kept interrupting our conversations and pushing more food on us. Might give them a few months and try again to see if they've improved.

One thing that I really appreciate at The Kebab Shop is the above and beyond service that employees…read moresuch as Rose and Tekari provide - having to juggle between one end of the store to the other shows that not only do they care about the reception of the customer, but they also care about the quality of the food they provide as well (as evident in the photo presented of one of their dishes, the Protein Bowl). I'm happy to come here on a regular basis given how nice the workers here are, as well as their healthy meals (which is a big plus these days).

Ok. I am sooooo sad to even write this but I've noticed the past few times of coming here the food…read moreportions have DECREASED DRASTICALLY. This is NOT OK! The price we pay.....the plate of food I order should not be half the size of the plate. When I first came here I would order the wrap and literally pay extra for stuff but they charge 1.50 per extra ya want then when I got my wrap it was like 2 French fries for 1.50. Tablespoon of rice or hummus when you pay $1.50 per extra add on. This is not ok and they fixed it bc I would walk it and they noticed me. But sadly I can't keep coming here for the price they charge and the amount of food they give and I hear this is what they are told to do. They say they can only give a certain portion and it's Just not worth it anymore to me. Hopefully your company changes and actually give people the amount they deserve in which they paid. I do wish TKS would bottle there OG yogurt bc I would buy it but bc of the cost and the decrease amount in food I can't eat here anymore.

I had a falafel sandwich and my wife enjoyed the Veggie Sampler plate yesterday. Both were…read moredelicious. She loved the humus so much she made me stop by today and I brought home a pint of humus and warm pita bread. She was thrilled. I started a no salt low iodine diet today prior to some medical tests next week or else I would have had another falafel.

Visited Kabab Burger for the first time a couple of days ago. It's a humble little spot tucked into…read morea strip mall next to Trader Joe's, and it's been on my "i wanna try this place" list for months, so I was excited to finally make it! I planned a brunch with friends, and we ended up with a group of 12. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating. Service was warm, patient, and genuinely friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Now for the food: I ordered: Matzo Ball Soup - flavorful with perfectly fluffy matzo balls. Comfort in a bowl. Kids Chicken Schnitzel with Fries - The schnitzel was well-seasoned and delicious. Fries were solid, and dipping them in the side of tzatziki I ordered made them extra tasty. My mom had: Some of my soup (and she loved it too!) Kids Falafel with Fries - We swapped the tahini for tzatziki, and she enjoyed everything also. We also grabbed a couple of pitas on the side--always a good idea. They were yummy! I've included a few extra photos of dishes others at our table ordered as well.

Had an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely delicious--everything tasted fresh and…read moreperfectly prepared. The staff were incredibly polite, friendly, and welcoming, which made the whole visit even better. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable for the quality you get. I truly enjoyed my time here and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

The food is delicious. Lamb shank fall apart tender, and the rice was full of herby flavor. Owners…read moreare sweet and hard working.

Food was great and great service. Fries are yummy and the wraps were great and it came out super…read morefast!

Wow the food here is great, amazing service and the food came out very quickly. Very authentic…read morecultural vibes inside. Great for a humble vegan such as myself with many options. The falafel wrap was nice and filling, served in a lavash wrap. I could tell they make everything in-house, with a nice fresh taste. I can tell they take pride in the food they serve! 11/10 would recommend! Only complaint I have is that I'm too full! Hahaha which is definitely not a bad thing.

This review is based on a food delivery I received through DoorDash. I do plan to visit the Willow…read morePass Rd location in person and will update this review once I do. I ordered the combo kabob plate (Yum!), and the portion size was huge - definitely enough food for 2 people. I highly recommend the chicken kabob with the rice. The tzatziki sauce tastes homemade and I enjoyed that as well. I can't say too much about the service but when I did receive my food, it was correct and well packaged. You can tell that they care about how their food is presented during a delivery. Highly recommended to those who order food delivery on a regular basis.

Had a plate and cleaned it! The chicken kabab was cooked perfectly. I would eat it for breakfast,…read morelunch, and dinner! The place can use some touch up to feel inviting. I questioned my decision when I stepped in. It feels like the owner is letting go and ready to retire. The atmosphere doesn't match the taste of the food. The dine in meal screams "to-go", served with compostable plate and plastic utensils. The waste bin by the door say clean up after yourself. What am I tipping for?