When I walked in this place was beautiful. I am visiting from OC & really enjoyed the ambiance…read more We got there as soon as they opened on a Monday and it was pretty busy from the start so I highly recommend making a reservation, the sweet hostess who walked us to our table recommended the foozool, i tried it and it was dlish! 10/10 I forgot my servers name, but he was very kind gentleman as well. We tried the platter and a couple other dishes. Everything was good. I would honestly just go back because of how kind the staff was here! Great job, will be returning next time I'm in SD

The general manager Jenna is so kind and took such great care of us on our visit. She truly made…read morethis an outstanding experience. Thank you Jenna!

Soooo Delicious!!!…read more Service was excellent!!! Owners made all the food to order and served the dishes to everyone. They interacted with all the customers, explaining the menu, and giving recommendations. They were very friendly and welcoming. Food was DELICIOUS!!!! Everything was made fresh to order. I came for brunch and ended up overeating... it was soo good, I couldn't stop. I ordered some tea, a bowl of amazing garlicky Foul (pronounced fool, an open faced meat pie (lahm bajeen) in the flakiest lightest crust I've ever had, and super sweet and extra cheesy Kunafi with Kaack for desert. I was so impressed, I ordered dinner to-go (Stuffed kusa (known as mexican squash) and stuffed cabbage). Large beautiful dining area, great for small or big groups. Warning, parking is tight.

They do Kunafa well but their people skills need a bit of work. I went in last min to get a Kunafa…read morefor the family and understandably if they were too busy or whatever they could have simply said "no, sorry" and life would have moved on. But instead the whole ordeal (because that's what it ended up being) was very uncomfortable and unsavory. When i put my order in, the kitchen responded with a slew of insults in arabic, upset about the last min request. Me being mixed race, my appearance doesn't scream 'arabic speaker' and to be honest my arabic ain't perfect but i knew i was being insulted and that clearly the last min order was a problem. I had told them it's okay i understand it wasn't a good time and subtly hinted at being able to understand what was happening, which ended up making things even weirder. Instead of them taking the out i gave them, they insisted they could make the dessert and while i waited I was put to a test to see if i truly understood what had been said about me. The woman in front and the man in the back both took turns talking to me in both english and rapid speed arabic to test how much i could have possibly understood. I was in shock and smiled my way through the very strange interaction because i was still much too shocked to even formulate a proper emotional response to the rudeness. The moment I got the food i took it with a smile (still) because it was ramadan and it wasn't worth breaking my fast over and i haven't looked back. Now even tho it's blocks from my home I just go to El cajon if i want kunafa or anything else they offer. Other than that the place inside looked nice and again the kunafa was tasty but that was unfortunately my one and only experience there.

This is our favorite Mediterranean in San Diego. When we're in this neighborhood, we always go…read more Usually have the shish kebabs ( which are great ) but last night I had the pistachio chicken salad, which is amazing.! great chicken, flavor, dressing, etc. I also love their baba ghanoush, and my wife loves the hummus. The staff are all very helpful and super nice.

Wow! This was such a flavorful find! I ordered the cauliflower wrap and it was incredible! I was…read moredebating between that and the vegetable biryani, and one of the workers at the takeout bar was extremely helpful with helping me decide. Both workers there were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I scarfed down the wrap so fast that I completely forgot to take a picture, otherwise I would've included one with this review . I am definitely looking forward to coming back and trying the vegetable biryani next!

This is one of my favorite places. Food is delicious! Food is always fresh! And service is…read morealways great! Love it!

I got the hummus bowl because I already had lettuce and rice at home, and I was taking this togo. I…read moreloved the flavors, but it was a little too saucy which made it too salty imo. Also they gave me so little chicken that at first I thought they forgot to give me any :/ Pita bread was really soft though and tasted so good with everything mixed together. Loved the flavors! Interior has seating and tables, but it gets busy and cramped sometimes. Service is quick.

I tried the pistachio baklava and chicken sambusa with this yummy garlic sauce for dipping!…read moreEverything was so good!! It's definitely worth trying! also, thank you tahini staff for always being so friendly!!

A Wonderful Evening at Tahini Restaurant…read more We had such a wonderful evening at Tahini Restaurant! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was delicious. They had unfortunately run out of baklava, but Raz came through like a superhero! Just 15 minutes before closing, he managed to bring two of us baklava--and what a way to finish the meal! That kind of service and attention to your guests really makes a difference. And don't forget to get the pickles! They're listed on the menu as pickled cucumbers, although to me, they taste just like delicious kosher dill pickles. I'm not sure why they're called something different, but that tangy flavor adds such an amazing touch to the meal. Thank you, Tahini, for a great meal, great atmosphere, and a great evening with my cousin. And Raz, you're definitely our baklava superhero! ‍ Five stars all around!

Sunday 12:30pm. No wait, seated promptly on the patio. Party of 5 adults + toddler. Came here based…read moreon a recommendation and it did not disappoint. We ordered Aladdin Mediterranean chicken salad ($19), borak combo ($18), entree #4: free range chicken tika kebab ($34), entree #9: New Zealand spring lamb chops ($45). We enjoyed everything we ordered! Chicken was slightlyyyy dry but flavor was great. Highly recommend the lamb chops! May be the best lamb chops I've ever had!

We got the mixed grilled with all the good meats and stuff to sample a bit of everything. I like…read morethe lamb chops the most. Had a charred flavor and not too gamey. My second favorite was the grilled chicken. We tried all the borak and my fav was the cheese and lamb. I didnt like the spinach because it was pickled. The restaurant is pretty big and good for big parties. Parking can get a little challenging but if you come early enough its not too bad. The staff was really good too, we had little kids and they were very accommodating and interacted with the kids. They also gave us ice cream since it was someone's birthday.

Always the best experience; so glad when I can catch the owner, Ibrahim. He is so kind, I bring a…read morefriend each time and he always takes the time to show us his art & latest works. The food being amazing helps too of course! Definitely recommend, plenty of authentic and delicious Palestinian dishes & the atmosphere is so comforting with mint tea brewing, books overflowing, and art covering each surface.

My husband and I stopped in and had the absolute best time! The food was delicious, savory and with…read moreso many complex flavors. The ambiance was astounding. The art around the restaurant was such a treat for the spirit. I walked around and admired the art while I waited and I was only sad I couldn't afford it. However, I saw that there were prints that I could. I bought two of them to display in my home. I also bought two poetry books that I read in a day. I was just so happy that we stumbled upon this Palestinian restaurant where we had a chance to speak with the owner. He gave us so much of his history and we learned even more through his books and art. We will be back but I can't imagine that this experience can be topped.

One of our favorite spots! My Iranian family absolutely loves this place. The meats are so…read moreflavorful, the bulgur rice is my personal favorite, and the portions are HUGE. Such a great option if you're looking for a healthy, clean, high-protein meal made with whole foods. The staff is always super friendly, and we keep coming back for a reason!

Always see this place when coming to UTC so I finally stopped by. Since it is attached to the mall,…read moreyou'll have to park inside the structure. Note that UTC only allows 1 free hour of parking and then charge $2 per hour after that. I put in a mobile order online and came by to pick up my food. I ordered at 3pm, got to the restaurant at 3:40, but had to wait even longer and finally got my food around 4:15. It seems like they may have forgotten or missed my order. Over an hour to get my food was way too long of a wait for online orders. Some of the food was okay but overall wasn't amazing enough to justify the wait. food ordered - chicken parm: I actually enjoyed this sandwich! large with tons of pesto and a yummy marinara dip. I wouldn't mind getting this again - side cup of lentil soup: I enjoyed this as well! packed lots of veggies and of course, lentils - chicken kabob plate: unfortunately the chicken was dry! got a side of basmati rice and mediterranean salad. both were fine but the kabob should've been the star of the show but just wasn't as enjoyable since it was dry.

I can for the viral Wagyu Shawarma Cheesesteak. It was very tasty with a mix of peppers, onion…read morecheese and sauce. Whatever sauce they used gave it a bit of spiciness. I went at 3:30 pm on a Saturday and was surprised that it was pretty busy at that weird time The sandwich was huge ( probably 12 inch sub) so depending on how hungry you are, you could easily split it. I loved the fries. Whatever seasoning they used gave is perfect

Man I really wanted to like this place due to all the rave reviews. Our first experience was mixed…read morewith some meats being great and others dry beef bits that weren't very tasty or appealing. Our second experience we got the chicken shawarma Brian's way. Everything was cooked well, but I guess although I like pickles, I'm not as big a fan of Mediterranean pickles. The first bite or two were actually good, but subsequent bites the pickle tanginess was overwhelming and just not so pleasant as I finished it. I thought maybe I'll get it without the pickles next time. However, after eating I got an unexpected headache that usually comes from ingestion of MSG. The fries were tasty... maybe there was MSG in those? Not sure. I've honestly had much better phenomenal shawarma in San Joes CA. I have yet to find a great Shawarma here in San Diego. Feel free to recommend.

Started coming here in 2018 during my college years and they had a killer deal of $10 for the…read morefattest, 1/2 pound beef burger WITH FRIES and WITH A DRINK. I wasn't 21 yet, but a beer was only $1 extra. I've never been to Chicago, but the owner, George, had a gruff but deeply hospitable Chicagoan uncle feel and was always made us feel taken care of. This spot was my go-to for the next 3 years until graduation. Unfortunately, I've moved back home and have been struggling to find a spot anywhere close to the quality and value that Chicago Fire Grill had. Today was my first time back in years and it was as beautiful as the day I left. George is still doing great. The burger is still a massive meat puck, fries perfectly cut and seasoned. The craziest part is that throughout it COVID and all these crazy inflation, prices literally only went up ~$1 for in the past 8 years! I truly owe George and this restaurant for getting me through college.

Friendly owner, good food, great prices. It a special place that deserves more attention. Owner is…read moreCustomer pleasing is proud of it... I had not been a long time, but the offer for free slices at the 'grand opening' of pizza place was not going to pan out, and no adult beverages... so I looked around the corner, and Chicago fire grill is still there.. off we go for a sandwich, and beverages... This place is still the deal it has always been. Sandwich, two adult beverages under $20.