Leila you did not disappoint! You lived up to all the hype and our anticipation. So happy to be…read moreable to celebrate my Moms birthday here last night! It's like we stepped right back into the souks of Marrakesh we visited a few years ago!! What an immersive dining experience! From the service, the decor, creative cocktails and food...everything was exceptional! It took us 2 years to get a reservation and we had the best night ever. The Saladin Platter and Soltani Platter fed all 3 of us with food leftover for another 2 people. We had the following cocktails: Red Sea Ritual which was great. The Riad which was our vote for best drink! And the Joon which sadly was too salty (brine) for our liking. Also shared the Date Night cocktail which we didn't realize was a dessert cocktail but awesome if you love dates (the fruit). Haha We are already planning our return. We sat upstairs which felt like we were in an Arab Bedouin tent with a spectacular view of the "village" below and the upstairs bar looked spectacular! Next time we'd like to sit downstairs in the "souk" atmosphere! Shukran Leila Team!

I was sooooo excited to go to this restaurant! My husband made a reservation and surprised me with…read morea dinner date here, so I was ready to be blown away! Unfortunately it was a big disappointment. We first walked in and of course the beautiful decor stuns you, but once you look around you realize that the place is much MUCH smaller than expected. In all the pictures it looks like it's a large restaurant but it's actually pretty small. When you get seated it takes the waiters a little while to come over and greet you, and the waiters are not overly friendly, it more so seemed like he was rushed. We ordered drinks and an appetizer to begin and placed our order for food at the same time. The chicken shawarma hummus came out first with naan bread. We finished the appetizer and still no drinks in sight. Our food came out and the drinks finally did as well. We had ordered two beers one of which was not very cold. We were excited to try the food as you can see everything being cooked on the grill, so it builds up anticipation. We ordered the lamb shank which comes with rice and greens, and we also ordered the steak kabob which comes over a toasted type of bread with spread and a sauce, as well as two extra naan breads. The lamb shank came out hot and it was very delicious. This was the star of the show! The steak kabob comes with about 5 small pieces of steak and leaves much to be desired. It was cold and the sauces and cracker/bread didn't really complement it well. The most disappointing thing was that it was cold so it was hard to really enjoy it. We were almost done with our meal and the naan had still not come out or the second beer we ordered in the process of dinner. Towards the middle of our meal, another server came by and asked if we wanted a box. My husband was in the middle of having a bite of his food and you could tell we were not done yet. The server even said "oh sorry I don't mean to rush you" so you could tell he knew what he was doing. I don't expect to be rushed through our meal when we had been waiting a long while for our meal to come out and when things got missed. Overall, for the prices and hype this place has, it leaves you feeling dissatisfied and disappointed. If you are looking for a place to take cute pictures and don't really care about the food then you'll love this place, but if you truly like to enjoy the food and look for great customer service, then there are way better places that can go above and beyond your expectations.

I found out about Kan Zaman from a 1 star review of neighbor down the street, called Baba Ali,…read moreacross from Lins Grand Buffet. Reviewer crtisized Baba because they had so little meat for so high a price $30 and that "bigger portions for cheaper prices can be found at Kam Zaman." So here I am. I love lamb and the moussaka lamb shank was recommended to me by my server Alejandra. $23 sounded reasonable to me. Besides the entry in the picture she gave me a basket filled with pita bread and brought me garlic butter and chopped Olive tapenade. I spread that inside the pita with the garlic butter and it was so delicious. I am taking the leftover pieces to put in my toaster oven and heat to crispy and spread the garlic spread and olive tapenade at home yum. I do not live in this area I come from San Diego and Scottsdale arizona. But I am selling my short-term vacation rental in Temecula Wine Country and I don't have any food there because it's not my home. So I found this restaurant through the bubba review. I shall eat here as long as I stay in Temecula the service is warm and welcoming and the food is very satisfying. The portion of the lamb shank and rice was generous so that I save half of it in my own takeout box to have for another dinner with a pita bread. Looking forward to the leftovers. some men win I read the one-star review of no remember Alejandra was my wonderful server, checked up me often

I tried them for the first time on Saturday the 2nd of April (2026)…read more It was during an unscheduled stop in Murrieta and I usually go to Papa Feta in Temecula, one town over but decided to give this place a try and was not disappointed. We ordered: Chicken Mantar ($21): It comprised of sauteed Chicken with Mushrooms, Onions cooked in a Garlic sauce. It came with rice and was very flavorful. Eggplant Musakka ($23): This Eggplant dish was prepared in a Tomato sauce with fall off the bone Lamb shank and some garlic sauce. Accompanied with rice, it was also excellent. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. The only setback was that the food took almost 30 minutes to be served but the restaurant was fully packed. Service was also top notch. I would definitely be going back there again.

We stopped by Ali Baba for a quick dinner before a show at the Escondido Center for the Arts. We…read moreboth ordered the Lamb Kofta Kabob Plate, and when we asked to omit the rice and naan, they offered a salad to fill the plate. It was all great! The food was great, as was the service. The pickled cabbage was amazing. This is a great place! Huge dining room, that would be great for a very large gathering. We shall return! Looks like they were doing a pretty brisk take-out service, too. If I lived nearby, I'd be picking up dinner here a lot. Good option for people eating keto!

Been a long time since I've been here, but finally decided to come back as I had been craving their…read morebeef shawarma, and they have a great lunch special. Parking is very easy as the lot is very big. They are usually empty during lunch time, so not usually too long of a wait. My go too is the beef schwarma lunch special, it includes the schwarma, rice, salad and hummus. You can add on bread for an extra cost and it's a bigger than your head. The schwarma is seasoned very well, and not chewy. The rice is also very good, and flavorful. The hummus is one of my favorites, although this time it was a little thicker than usual. I love the dressing they use on the salad, I could eat a whole bowl of the stuff. The salad had a lot of cucumber, cut in big chunks, which is how i like it. The bread is enough for 2 people at least, so i would keep that in mind. 2 of us shared it and we still had some left over that we couldn't finish. The portions in general are very big, for me it was enough to dance leftovers of everything except the salad. I think this is a must to try if you live nearby, or even if you are just in the area, i don't think you will be disappointed.

Came from San Francisco to the San Diego zoo and this restaurant came up in my search. And I really…read moredo not regret it. Amazing staff- amazing food and service. The restaurant is clean- bathroom is clean. Staff is very friendly and smiling all the time. We were group of 15 and they got the food out in time. The owner was very very friendly and made me the best beef shawerma ever. I would recommend this place. And I am definitely coming back. Thank you everyone for everything. God bless you all.

I saw Al Awael on Yelp and the food looked so good. I wanted to check this place out. My party came…read moreto Al Awael later in the evening, after the Iftar rush. As a result, the restaurant was not crowded, but they were out of several menu items. The restaurant is spacious and very color coordinated. The armrests on the chairs are at a slightly odd height for me but very aesthetic. This restaurant is family-run by a father and son duo. The father was cooking while his son was on the front end of things. The service was super friendly and I really appreciated that he explained the menu thoroughly to us. They were out of beef kabob and chicken shawarma (my go-to). I opted for the liver plate with fries, and also tried a bite of beef shawarma. We were also served a complimentary lentil soup as an appetizer. The soup was DELICIOUS. Soft and warm and comforting, with vermicelli bits in it. It was incredibly flavorful and soothing, something I would crave on cold days, sick days, any days really. I will definitely be finding recipes and attempting to make this myself. Middle Eastern places always have the most delicious, freshly fried fries, 10/10 no notes especially with ketchup (sue me, I'm basic XD). My grilled liver hit the spot. I think my one critique would be that because the pieces were quite large, some parts were quite tough. The roast onions and tomatoes had a good smoky char, and the portions were generous. After I polished off my first cube, the son swung by and set a grilled jalapeño down in front of me, saying that his father recommended parting it with the liver. It's personal touches like this that make me really love a local, family owned place! And his father was definitely right about the jalapeño. That and the pickled cabbage were the perfect complement for the rich, earthy liver. Prices were fair and portions were huge. The service was standout here as well. I would LOVE to come back and try their lamb dishes, and I definitely anticipate updating to a 5 star review then.

"Baba Kabob in Poway is an absolute five‑star gem in San Diego. The Kabuli Pulao was outstanding --…read moreperfectly cooked rice, tender meat, and that rich, authentic Afghan flavor that's hard to find anywhere else. Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and made with real care. The service was just as impressive. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive from start to finish, making the whole experience feel special. For the quality, portions, and overall value, this place easily earns a solid five stars. Highly recommend Fest Afghan Food -- a must‑try spot for anyone who loves amazing Afghan cuisine.

My first time here and it won't be my last!…read more It's in the Sprouts plaza next to a Thai restaurant and shaved ice place. Small place with no indoor seating but there are tables outside to eat. You place your order and they bring out the food to you if you are eating there. We ordered the beef and chicken combos. It comes with rice, salad and chimichurri and tzatziki sauce. The meat is super tender with very good flavor. Surprised how tender the chicken is cuz it's breast meat. Really enjoyed the food here. It's a local business so it's small but with huge flavors. Definitely coming back.

Aloha folks! This was my first time at Larry's Santorini. I walked in and was immediately greeted…read moreby Ozzy (Larry's son), who was kind and friendly. He helped me choose a plate. I decided on the Gyros Sandwich and fries. I asked if I could get my fries without salt and he gladly said that he'd be happy to do it That made me happy. He gave me my drink cup and directed me to the self serve drink machine and told me to grab a table and he would bring the food out. The food arrived shortly after he took my order. The fries were hot and crispy (no salt as requested) and the Gyros Sandwich was excellent. Tender, juicy and delicious. Ozzy came back to check on me and I was appreciative of that. This restaurant supports the local community which is nice to see. I highly recommend Larry's Santorini for fresh and delicious Greek food. Be sure to check their menu for all the other food options they offer. You can't go wrong!

The best Greek food around! Customer service always goes above and beyond. The food is always…read moredelicious and made fresh & Hot. I really love the Greek goddess statue in the front of the store. The gyro plate is my favorite, but when I want something lighter I go for the shrimp kebab plate.

Really wanted to love this place, but...First the fries were served cold. I should have said…read moresomething. On the positive The Wagyu Pita wrap was up to its hype. The Chicken Shawarma bowl had too much rice and not enough chicken. I will try again when it's less busy.

I decided to visit this location for a late lunch during the week. I was so busy at work that I had…read moreto not had an opportunity to get lunch. I was able to sign off at 330p and head over to this location. The place was empty and there were clean tables and floors when I walked in. I was greeted by the lady behind the counter, and she had a smile on her face. I ordered the beef & chicken shawarma plate, Wagyu Beef eggrolls, and a bottled drink. My food was freshly prepared. I received my order in 7-10 minutes. It smelled wonderful. I paid for extra yogurt sauce and left to take my food to-go. When I arrived home, I enjoyed a delicious meal. Everything was prepared with great flavor, portions, and care. I had the garlic sauce and the yogurt sauce with my meal. This place is one of my favorites. I have been eating their food since the Southpark Truck days, phenomenally delicious. Thanks!

I love me a good taco truck, but catering middle eastern / Mediterranean food from here proved to…read morebe an excellent option for my girlfriend's 50th birthday party. Patient and friendly ordering in the store, but go during off hours so you don't hold up the line. Allow three days' advance notice. We had a group of 50 mostly newbie anglos who didn't grow up on middle eastern food. This was our order and insights: - 1/2 lamb Kuzi- Impressive presentation, delicious and tender, with cardamom and other complex flavors in the rice along with raisins and almond slices. But too much quantity for us. Better to get the 1/4 Kuzi. - 12-20 Family Meal- with the best juicy and flavorful chicken kabob anywhere as well as Ground Beef Kabob. These went fast. Comes with tasty roasted tomatoes.. I would order an extra 6-12 family meal with the Kuzi savings above. - 25 Falafel- not nearly enough with all the vegetarians in SoCal. Order 50. I believe the tahini sauce was included for this. - Greek salad - large tray. Good. Family meals come with salad, but an extra 1/2 tray would have been better. - 5 lb hummus - delicious. 4 lbs would be would have been OK - 2 lb Baba Ghanoush - delicious, best ever, correct amount - 1 lb tzatziki (pint container) went fast, not nearly enough. 2 lbs would be better - Fresh flatbread. Super popular at the restaurant. Let them cut each one into 10 manageable pieces for you and be sure to try the yummy garlic sauce for dipping. Everything was delivered hot and on-time for only $25 within Poway. Definitely recommend!!!

Stopped by again for lunch with a friend while grocery shopping next door. They did not disappoint…read more We shared a roast chicken half with a nice cucumber salad, and it was more than enough for the two of us. So much so that we made it or main meal of the day. Consistently good food at low prices. So much better than fast food without having to pay higher prices. 4 stars for this price range. Best value around. Thank you, North Park!

My husband and I went here Friday evening for a Mediterranean food fix, and it was fantastic. I…read morelived in Dubai for 18 years, so I'm always on the hunt for authentic flavors--this place hits the mark. We both had the chicken shawarma plate. The chicken, hummus, rice, and salad were all incredibly fresh. I loved that we could watch them cook everything right there! It's definitely some of the best Middle Eastern food I've had in the SD area. Just a heads-up: because they cook to order, it can take a bit of time, so call ahead for takeout. Also, we had a great experience with the owner; he was very kind and hospitable, despite what some other reviews claimed. So glad we gave this place a shot!

We stopped here on our way to San Diego Safari Park in hopes of a quick lunch. It was a Friday…read morearound 12:30pm and we were the only ones in the restaurant. We ordered two combo plates and a grilled salmon plate, and we got the cheesy pita quesadilla for my daughter. To my surprise, the food took over 30 minutes before it was ready. It appeared that there was only one person working at the time, so he had to make all the food himself. I can't imagine what it would have been like if there were multiple customers! Once the food got to us, it was actually really good. My combo plate included gyro and chicken shawarma. It was more than enough food with leftovers, and it had a great mix of meat, saffron rice, pita, hummus and salad. The other dishes we got were also really good, including the salmon and the other combo plate. My daughter had ordered the "cheese pita" but it was literally a quesadilla. It was made on a tortilla, not even pita bread. But whatever, she didn't care. The bigger issue was I tried a bite of her quesadilla and the cheese tasted like stinky feet. I think they had used cheese that went bad. My husband sniffed it as well and agreed. So they lost another star for that. I was so prepared to like this place, but stinky cheese and long waits made it not worth it.

The food here is incredible, I think the ambiance and theme of the restaurant fits the food, very…read moreMediterranean experience, the service here is great, thank you to our waiter Travis, absolutely goated. Absolutely would eat here again 5/5

An absolute standout, elevated by exceptional service and unforgettable flavors…read more From the moment we sat down, Ivis set the tone for the entire evening. As first-time diners, we really appreciated how knowledgeable and intentional his recommendations were!! Everything he suggested was spot on. His attentiveness was seamless (never overbearing, always present), and he made the experience feel curated rather than routine. Now let's talk about the food... wow. Every dish came out fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor. You can truly taste the authenticity and care in each bite. It's one of those menus where everything sounds so good, you're immediately planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. The ambiance makes it versatile enough for anything, whether it's an intimate date night or a lively group dinner, it executes both effortlessly. Safe to say, we've found a new favorite. We'll absolutely be back... and next time, we're ordering even more!