Super healthy and delicious Istanbul food! I've never had Istanbul food before and wow this left quite a great impression on me! The chicken rice bowl and Kofte bowl are the best ones. The ingredients and spices that they use really brought out the flavors of the meat. They also offer the Olipop cans in every flavor! It is a little bit on the pricier side but I totally get it because it is a new establishment in San Francisco. read more

Sumac - OLIPOP Cherry Vanilla - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing food, looks appetizing and tastes great. I can tell that they use high quality ingredients. I had the chicken rice bowl and would definitely stop by again. P.s. be sure to ask for utensils if you need to. I had to come back for it and had to go right back to work, so I missed my chance to eat it hot :( read more

Sumac - Chicken Rice Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is top-notch, so happy I found it and highly recommend ordering takeaway from here if you're in the city. To preface, my favorite type of takeaway and quick food is build your own bowl style where you can add a lot of veggies and variety to your food while keeping it healthy. Sumac is perfect, with plentiful portion sizes and a simple menu rotating around protein; cooked, pickled, and raw veggies; and a grain. I was planning on ordering delivery from here but wanted to see the location in person for the first time. When I pulled up to the window and ordered my food, the staff were so friendly. Genuinely nice people working hard to run a fast moving ghost kitchen. I ordered a half / half bowl with salad and rice, the Istanbul chicken, roasted veggies, with the labneh and hot sauce. The chicken is so tasty and they give a plentiful portion. It's tender and well seasoned. The roasted veggies and pickled veggies contrast each other well and add flavor, texture, and temperature oriented variety. The labneh was such a great addition. It's garlicky, herbaceous, and rich. Paired with the spice from the hot sauce, the two round out the bowl so well. It's around $20 for the entire bowl but it's actually so big that you could easily split this between two people. Order from here the next time you want delivery, you won't miss. read more

Sumac - Half / Half bow with Chicken and Roasted Veggies - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Istanbul street food fusion with California ingredients and aesthetic. I recommend the butcher's kofte rice bowl: roasted ground lamb and beef shoulder balls, basmati rice with fresh dill, served with chickpea salad. Coat in a generous amount of fresh herbs labneh sauce and hot sauce. Whatever you think is enough, add more. The green sauce is herby, garlicy, tangy, and cooling. The red sauce is a punchy fast heat. Very complementary to each other and to the lamb/beef umami. The grandma's banana pudding is rich, creamy, and milky. Sweetness from the bananas. And a soft snap from the vanilla wafers. Everything is well balanced and beautifully presented in generous portions. read more

Sumac - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I used to love ordering from them on the way home for a take out meal after work, but the quality has gone down and the price is no longer justifiable with the quality and quantity of food it offered. I got a chicken hummus bowl for $21 with tax which is almost like eating at a restaurant but it was too oily. Sadly won't order there anymore, lesson learned. read more

Good mediterranean food. I get the meatball (lamb and beef) salad - it's good but a little overcooked and tough. Would like for it to be softer. The toppings are good and feel really healthy, but I thought the sauce was just okay. I got a side of tzatziki and the flavors meshed together well. Also got their chicken bone broth soup - good but not amazing. Broth is pretty bland. The chicken and cous cous is a nice touch though. read more

Found this place on yelp as we were in the area looking for healthy food options. They are fairly new and I was really excited to try the food! The place itself is small with a few seats to dine in. They are located in a lovely area and as you step out of the restaurant you see the most stunning view of the bay bridge. Latest visit 5* The staff is so kind and quite fantastic! The gentleman behind the counter gave us a free pudding 10/10 because we came back after 7 days. I was light refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. As you can tell I LOVE the food here !! Tried the red lentil wrap today 10/10. Can I also add their dips are homemade and I am a fan of the fresh green labneh dip 15/10. I am actually going to come back next weekend too :-) First visit 5* When we got there we were welcomed by the very friendly gentleman behind the counter. We asked for a recommendation and he suggested the wraps. We ended up getting the Red lentil wrap 10/10 and the Organic chicken wrap 10/10. We also got the Tzatziki and pita 12/10 side to go. The food was really excellent!!! The wraps were served with amazing side dressings ( one plain and one was a spicy tomato jam almost). The food was fresh, well seasoned and cooked right in-front of us in the open kitchen. I am a fan and I cannot wait to try all the things on their menu. Highly recommend this joint! read more

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I was literally drawn into Sumac by the amazing smells from the sidewalk. I was walking past on my way to North Beach and stopped dead in my tracks. It is all take out, so I got a lentil ball rice bowl (I just had to look up the name and literally want to order it again just looking at the picture) to go and ate it in the park. I expected the lentil balls to be like falafel but they were 1000% better. There are soft, not fried or baked with crispy onions stuffed in the top. It is weird but they are almost like a savory dessert, if that makes any sense (I know, it doesn't). Anyway they come with long grain rice and a parsley salad, which was so good I did not even use the sauce they provided (one yogurt based and one is spicy). I have gotten this same order twice but want to try something new the next time I go. The location is on a residential stretch of Union Street between the Marina and North Beach, so it is kind of a destination instead of something you will stumble across. But it is so worth it to go and try! read more

Just a complete utter delight. I've doordashed them more times than I'd care to admin. Bulgur bowls are bang on point, chickpea salad as well, and I cannot do justice to how good the labane and hummus are with my limited articulation skills. They also deliver in worldcentric compostable containers (except the side sauces) and more restaurants need to start following suit and avoid plastic. read more

I wanted to eat something healthy and decided to order the chicken rice bowl since I read good reviews about it. It ended up not being healthy at all because the veggies were super oily. The chicken didn't have anything special. The yogurt sauce was good though. I liked the pita bread with the yogurt sauce better than the bowl itself. Portion was good and it came with a good amount of chicken as well. read more

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Yum! Got the Kofte salad and it's fantastic. Originally asked if they could sub the chickpea salad for babaganoush because I don't like raw onions (they technically can but they were like nah, wouldn't be tasty) but they informed me the onions aren't raw and let me have a sample before deciding. Glad they convinced me, and really nice of them to let me do so! read more

Sumac - Butchers Kofte (Meatball) Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was my first time here. They have nice Friendly staff. I ordered chicken stew (it comes with salad and rice) It was so good , so delicious . Taste like homemade. It's a hidden gem. I will definitely go back to try something different. the rice was not enough compared to the chicken portion. read more

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I would have given this place 5 stars for food flavor/quality, but 2 orders in a row, they have shorted us items. Even though we the first instance to their attention, they left items off our very next order. I don't know if there has been a change in management of staffing, but it seems like something has changed. The food is still great. All I can recommend is that if you order from this place, check your order at the counter to make certain that you're not being shorted. read more

Have always seen a line when I would drive by, today I walked and saw that they had soups, bowls and loved that everything is fresh. With the upcoming rain, I decided to buy 4 of their soups: Red Lentil, Tomato and Roasted red bell pepper, Chicken Couscous and the Collard soup. So far, I have had 2 and they were delicious. Support our neighborhood businesses! read more

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Sumac is awesome, I stopped by and picked up a Butcher's Kofte Rice Bowl which comes with roasted ground lamb and beef shoulder meatballs, chickpea salad with red pepper and onion, served over basmati rice with fresh yogurt sauce and hot sauce. It was so beautifully presented, colorful, and delicious. The bowl was big enough for about a meal and half for me. I'm not in Russian Hill often, but Sumac is definitely on the top of my list to visit if I ever am. read more

Sumac - Butchers Kofte (Meatball) Rice Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The lentil balls: by themselves, in a bowl, in a wrap...so good. This is one of our favorite takeout spots because it's healthy, fast, and delicious. read more

I ordered the falafel bowl with red cabbage, carrots, and hummus. The falafels were definitely the best part of the bowl (honestly one of the best falafels I've ever had. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The service was fast and efficient. It's the perfect place to get good mediterranean food on the go! read more

Sumac - Falafel Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just ordered this through UberEats. I loved it so much. Never had anything like the lentil balls before. I was born in the Mediterranean so I adore Mediterranean food. Sumac is quite special and creative with their menu. I ordered the lentil ball salad and the muhammara with pita. The salad was divine. Loved the lentil balls. The taste is so unique and fresh. It's a pretty big portion for one person. Yummy! A must read more

Sumac - Red Lentil Balls Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I Love this place! Every time I am in SF for business I always order from here. Everything comes very nicely packaged and the food is always fresh. it's a great healthy option when on the go. The bowls are great and I love their meatballs! The banana pudding is also to die for! read more

Delivery via UberEats Omg this place might be my best find of the year. I ordered the chicken salad, kofte (meatball) wrap, and roasted red pepper baba ganoush. I could smell the deliciousness even as the delivery guy walked up to me. I usually have one clear favorite in an order but this time I really could not pick because everything was so good. The chicken salad is so beautiful for those who like posting pictures of aesthetic food. It's also a really big portion and would definitely fill you up. The chicken was tender and nicely spice rubbed and paired nicely with the sweet and tartness of the other vegetables. The vegetables and salad mix tasted fresh - it paired nicely with the vinaigrette and had a dill taste. This salad is healthy but certainly makes you feel like you're indulging. The kofte meatball wrap is also delicious mainly because the meatballs are SO good! I love the sauces that come with. I ordered extra sumac labneh yogurt sauce as some of the other Yelp reviewers suggested and it was definitely the right move. Lastly, I can't say I've had a ton of baba ganoush in my life but I definitely enjoyed it from here. The eggplants went well with a garlicky but slightly tart taste. It tasted refreshing! 11/10 recommend. I will be ordering from here shortly again! Delicious healthh food without feeling heavy/oily. read more

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Everything I have ordered from here is amazing. Good portions but we also like to order an extra side or two and have some leftovers. Highly recommend the tzatziki, the red lentil balls are life changing, and the meatballs are perfectly spiced. Never disappointed. read more

Sumac - Butcher's Kofte (Meatball) Rice Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious Mediterranean inspired street food to enjoy in cozy Russian Hill! Their salads are served in a giant bowl, so you wont be left hungry. I ordered the Butcher's Kofte Salad and it was delicious! The pickled veggies added lots of flavor, the lamb/beef meatballs were so yummy, and the vinaigrette was the perfect dressing to tie it all together. It was on the more expensive side, but you pay for what you get here! read more

Sumac - Butcher's Kofte Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good delivery and a large amount of high quality food. The chicken and rice bowl and an order of hummus/pita could be split across two meals (but they weren't!). I'll definitely order again in the future. read more

Food is great. Everything was fresh and well packed. Delivery guy was super nice and quick

I've tried this place a couple of times and I just don't get all the 5 stars. I've gotten the red lentil wrap, chicken wrap, and hummus. The hummus was pretty good but the wraps were mediocre at best. Last time, they also forgot my hot sauce which was a shame because the wrap itself was flavorless. I live nearby and would love to have a good restaurant on standby, so I might come back to try their soups in the hopes they'll be better. Service was friendly at least, and food ready quickly. read more

Was in the neighborhood and decided to try this place out! I got the kofte meatball 1/2 rice 1/2 salad bowl. Everything in the bowl was very fresh and delicious - also beautiful. The picked cabbage and pickled beets had great flavor as well. I will say it's a bit pricey! I ordered the bowl and a water and it was more than $20, but I will say the bowl is HUGE and I will eat the leftovers for another meal. Another downside is there is no seating here so you have to take it to go. I ended up taking to go and eating at the new Francisco Park. It was an absolutely gorgeous day paired with a wonderful lunch! I would recommend taking to go and eating at one of the nearby parks if the weather is good! read more

Sumac - Beef Butchers Kofte (Meatball) Rice Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yes, this food is excellent, nice portions and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended! It's definitely a "take away" food place, tho...one or Two cramped places to sit. read more

The food is amazing - I got an organic chicken wrap and it is so fresh! Will definitely come back. The only thing is that I need to figure out a place nearby to enjoy the food since it's a take-out only place. They are located on the top of a hill so it was quite windy. read more

Sumac - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

6/5 every time. This isn't a sit down restaurant. You order to go and then realize you're going to spend way too much money at this place for the rest of your life. We've tried their bowls, sandwiches, soups and it's one of my favorite restaurants in SF. Must try's: My favorite is the Kofte rice bowl. So damn good. Do it. Their Hummus is phenomenal and they give you an insanely large portion so definitely share. read more

This was an amazing place to experience for the first time. I ordered the BUTCHER'S KOFTE RICE BOWL which was comprised of Roasted ground lamb and beef shoulder balls, basmati rice with fresh dill, served with chickpea salad. Comes with fresh herbs labneh sauce and hot sauce. Looking to order the red lentil rice bowl the next time I inevitably order! read more

SO DAMN GOOD. I live a few blocks away and have only ordered the chicken bowl but it is fire. I think it's my favorite in the city. My neighbor and friends that I bring here also agree. The pink sauce is so so so good. The dill is a fantastic touch. I'm writing this review as I devour my chicken bowl leftovers. read more

Delicious fresh food. Would definitely come back again. The flavors were amazing. Fast service.

What a gem of a place in our neighborhood. Great food, great service, nice people. We love the salads, the rice bowls, and the hummus is among the best we've found in SF. The order and pick up is always on-time and ready. We sometimes go to a nearby park to enjoy our food and beautiful views from Russian Hill. Check out this short video of our Sumac picnic outing: https://youtu.be/s_gDuUlJUf0 read more

Sumac - Yummy kofte bowl with hummus and pita. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was absolutely amazing! I would definitely recommend the chicken bowl but everything on the menu is great! Can't go wrong!

This little place tucked in a residential area is so delicious! The food comes with sauces that are outstanding. I suggest you get extra hot sauce and extra of the light purple sauce you won't regret it. The lentil wrap is a fav as well as the bowls. The hummus is so creamy and the soups are always delicious. I've never had Turkish street food prior to Sumac and it is delicious!!! If you like middle eastern flavors whatever you get you won't be disappointed. read more

If you're looking for a good salad, try Sumac's! Their Chicken Salad is one of the best I've had. It's savory, filling, and flavorful. Before Sumac I would typically order my salads from Blue Barn and Souval, but this is now my go to. read more

I can't say enough about this place! The burst of flavors, the freshness and huge portions are outstanding. It's so delicious that we order constantly to our own restaurant. My absolute favorite is the Kofte Rice bowl. I ordered three tonight! :-) Trust me and try it! read more

Really tasty new spot in Russian hill! Unique and flavorful! We have the red lentil wrap, it came with herb Labne, hot sauce and a really tasty pickled purple cabbage! Also ate chickpea salad, so tasty with lots of herbs and spices. And we got the hummus and fresh warm pita, you can't go wrong-- so good! Only feedback is that there isn't enough pita to for the amount of hummus that comes with it. We actually ended up trying to order more but they were so kind and gave it to us on the house! We met the owner/partner and other cooks and they all checked in to make sure we had a good meal, rooting for this restaurant to succeed! We will be coming back for sure! read more

Wow this food is delicious! We've lived in the neighborhood since they've opened and are so mad we didn't try this sooner! My partner and I are both plant based and were so excited to see the red lentil option. The lentil balls were hearty and filling and didn't upset my stomach at all like fried falafel sometimes can!! Each ball was stuffed with fried onions which were *chefs kiss* I got the red lentil ball salad, the beets were sweet and tasty, the tabbouleh was super refreshing and the cabbage was an awesome color and touch to the salad! My partner got the red lentil wrap, devoured it, and basically ate the spicy red sauce with a spoon after. The man who helped us order was really nice and had awesome recommendations! We will definitely be back, thank you so much! read more

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On time delivery and great food! I highly recommend the banana dessert pudding that was my absolute favorite item and I would 100% go back for that pudding alone. Other items were fresh, the veggies in the wrap were really cold and crisp- the wrap itself seemed really wholesome and not some soggy over processed white flour wrap. I actually ate the wrap pretty fast so idk if it had sauce or not- but the on-the-side-sauce was super good and creamy. But honestly the banana pudding was so amazing! Its really filling with a homemade/comfort food feel, and doesn't have any trace of artificial banana flavor. I would say it's a good size for two people! read more