Holy heck; was not expecting the amazing meze and fantastic chicken shawarma…read more Service was on point, we came with a group of eight, were able to pull tables together. Small shop, big hearts. If you are a fan of Middle Eastern - keep these guys on speed dial! Will be back-

If you enjoy Mediterranean food, here's your spot. The owners are super kool. You are treated like…read moreyou are family. Do not listen to the whiney reviews. This place is family owned and operated and we all know life happens. This is why sometimes they are closed. The dinning area is simple and to the point with a home vibe. My wife and I Love the food. It is a must eat and repeat spot.

I placed a catering order for shawarma and potato samosas, and I was delighted when the owner…read morepersonally called me back to confirm the details--he wanted to ensure everything was just right! I ordered plenty of food, yet everyone ended up wanting seconds! When it was time to pick up, the staff greeted me warmly and kindly helped carry my order to the car. It was such a pleasant experience with genuinely attentive service.

This wasn't my original choice but it was nearby. The menu is large with seemingly something for…read moreeveryone. I ordered via the touchscreen kiosk and got 2 falafel veggie plates. You can choose protein, toppings, carb and sauces. The plate came with 5 very dry falafels. The rest of the plate was lettuce and rice with sauce. Nothing amazing but just ok. I didn't like when you go to the payment screen they automatically include tip in the total for to go order. The service was whatever from the younger guy working.

We had a nice meal at Iraklis. The staff was charming and patiently explained the menu as there…read morewere some items we'd never seen before. Not all of the dishes were a hit, but we really enjoyed the appetizer sampler platter (baba ghanoush, hummus, labaneh) and chicken shawarma wrap Damascus style (w/ fries, garlic sauce, and pickles on the side). The best way to improve the meal would be to heat the pita that comes with the platter since it was a bit tough and chewy.

Ordered the platter and lamp plate ! The yogurt was good , the falafel was hard ! The problem was…read morethe pita bread was old ! The lamp plate shawarma was too greasy , nothing to Cheer about ! I'm not sure if they use msg , I was super dehydrated after that lunch ! They need to focus on quality !

The food was yummy and the service was friendly. My son and I dined her on a Saturday afternoon at…read moreabout 1:30pm. We sat at a table near the front so we had a good view of how the place had a consistent flow of customers getting take out or dining in, some new and many regular customers. I went to the restroom after ordering and was pleased to return to my table to find drinks, water, silverware rolls, and extra napkins. Then shortly thereafter, our food arrived with great presentation. I had a Chicken Shawarma plate, while my son had a Chicken Shawarma Wrap, and then we shared two Falafel. He happily dipped the pita in the sauce and enjoyed what he called a Falafel donut. They did look like little donuts but tasted so much better than that. The Falafel were very moist and tasted great. I don't think I've ever had a Falafel so moist more. I really liked the platter of chicken, hummus, and tomatoe cucumber salad and my son enjoyed his wrap. When my son couldn't finish both halves, I was able to get foil and a bag to take it with us. My husband ate the other half later in the car and liked it too. The staff is nice and the food is great so I can understand why many customers return.

Tried this place out with my brother and we got the Mezza Plate with chicken skewers yesterday for…read morelunch and wow. The chicken was cooked nicely and the assortment on the appetizer plate was the perfect size for two people to share I particularly enjoyed the dolma, with a distinctly earthy flavor followed second by the falafel which was shaped like a little mini doughnut, and was fluffy and crisp on the outside. The hummus, taboulah, and baba ghanoush tasted fresh and paired well with the chicken and the pita. There was lots of seating available and I like the big old school booths, although the interior and decor are a little dated. The menu is solid, the flavors are authentic and the service was quick!

I pass by this small business very often, and I finally decided to stop by. I had such a nice…read moreexperience! The service was wonderful, and the workers were very friendly. My first impression was how clean and organized the place was, especially compared to most chain grocery stores. They have a huge variety of products shipped in from different parts of the world, and I can only imagine how expensive the shipping and taxes must be for such a neighborhood grocery store. I had the opportunity to speak with the owner, Adam, and he was kind enough to show me around the store. He even educated me on the meaning of the word "Halal," which really made me think twice about where I should source my food and what goes into the products I purchase. It's nice to know that the dessert section is made in house. I had one of their desserts and it's really sweet to my tasting but it wasn't bad at all. Of course, I couldn't leave without trying their food, and WOW! It was packed with flavor! Their fries are so well-seasoned, and the texture is unlike anything I've had before. The outside is crispy without being heavily battered, while the inside has this unique dense-but-light texture. They somehow feel airy and almost melt as you chew them. I honestly couldn't stop eating them, they're addicting! And if you're a garlic person, you NEED to try their garlic sauce. I love the strong hint of garlic, it was so good and paired perfectly with the chicken shawafel wrap. I also tried their chicken shawafel wrap, and it was packed with flavor as well. The falafel is very well seasoned and it was my very first time giving it a try. It was a great first time experience, and I'm so glad I finally decided to stop by.

First off, I haven't been here in years so I thought they still had indoor seating like how they…read moredid before. No air conditioning in there on a day where it was in the low 90's The food was okay, I thought the lamb wrap was over priced for how much they give you. Also got their chicken strips and fries as well as the baklava. I'd say overall food experience was 7/10. Wasn't that much food for how much we paid. Second, i asked for water & i believe it was the owner.. he said they don't have any. Two minutes later i ask one of the workers because i see an ice pitcher behind the counter and he said "okay no problem." As the workers filling up the water I notice the owner makes a comment saying "oh you're using the special water" as I'm standing there seeing that all happen. I paid almost $50 for a wrap, chicken strips & fries, and a baklava. Would've not given a review, but with that interaction.. for something simple as water. I had to. The lady at the register was nice and their other coworker was also friendly. That I appreciated. Other than that, unfortunately I don't see myself coming back.

Food 8/10 really good food esp the baba gonoush and the hummus. Everything came together well but…read morecould use some more pickle onions! The beef was really lean so was a bit dry Service 9/10 self service ordering but served to table Ambiance 7/10 very small cramped location. You have to sit too close to surround ppl. Prob would do takeout next time! Or try Cole Valley location

Celebrated here with a party of 9 and loved the food. The set menu was delicious, especially the…read morebeets, kafta meatballs, and daurade. Plus, the staff was great about seating us when we arrived one person short. Unfortunately service was incredibly slow. The meal took over 3 hours, with a 45-minute gap between courses and a constant need to ask for water. For a $200+ per person experience, I was expecting a bit more attention. The food was great, but the floor coordination needs improvement.

I ordered a wrap and a plate. Delicious!…read more The soup and pita bread were so good! I live far away from the restaurant but we were in the area playing practice rounds of golf at Whitney Oaks. We had lunch there two out of three times we played golf.

My wife and I have been here several times over the last couple of years and we love the food here!…read moreThe complimentary lentil soup they give you is just delicious... worth buying a quart to go for dinner the next day! The chicken shawarma wrap is my go-to, and the chicken salad is excellent also. Wife loves the gyros wrap. Even the burger is great! Excellent service as well. Highly recommended!

A gem and probably our favorite restaurant in Sac! We've visited twice and both times we didn't…read morehave to wait however, it was a full house inside with a good buzz. Servers are to the point and good service like switching out plates from starters to mains. We like to get the family option for a variety of meats. The lamb is well marinated and grilled to perfection. One thing you cannot skip is having some mint tea and Knafeh!

I felt like I am back in Israel with the restaurant decor and the delicious food! The complimentary…read morebread is served warm and goes perfect with the olive oil and za'atar. I had the shawarma mix platter and the kanafeh with ice cream to share. The food is very flavorful and well seasoned. I love the white sauce that comes with the plate. The kanafeh is made to order so it came out warm and crispy. You got to order it with ice cream! Definitely recommend saving room for dessert if you dine here! The waitresses were all very nice and accommodating.

Absolutely incredible. My usual go to at a middle eastern spot is usually a meat and rice, but got…read moretwo items I haven't seen anywhere else. The lavash wrap and double lamb burger were calling to me and they did not disappoint. The lavash wrap came with rice underneath so that dish became very filling. It comes with garlic sauce for dipping and my god, it was amazing. The lamb burger was not gamey either. Very well seasoned and meaty. Pairs well with the garlic fries. Overall. Very satisfied with my visit here!

I will not be coming here for while... the food was great, been coming here for the past 4 weeks on…read moreTuesday. I will not be back for a while, The previous weeks my child had tennis and I had time burn. So I decided instead of pigging out, I'm working out. Today, I decided to sign up for a gym membership so can't be coming every Tuesday . Service was prompt and food came out wonderful. Highly recommended!