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    The Kebab Shop

    4.2 (784 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Gyro PLATE
    Nell C.

    The Kebab Shop has pretty good Mediterranean food. The portions were good and cooking was flavorful. Service was very nice and friendly. Ambiance was clean and well kept. I liked how the food came in to go containers and if you couldn't finish you had the option to take it home. Less plates wasted.

    CRAVE FRIES
    Shauna W.

    I've actually been to this spot a couple times but I was an elite failure and forgot to review . I will say I am a huge fan of the fries there and not much else, not because it's gross I just don't like a lot of things on the menu . I come here for the fries and that makes me super happy haha. Yes , they are basic but they are so good ! Customer service is always good and the place is clean inside . The crave fries are the bomb and My wife got the falafel , she said they were good , I tried it and it's not a friend of my taste buds .

    Jasmin M.

    SO GOOD WOW. i had very low expectations and was blown away by the quality and taste of the food. the lamb/gyro was the most tender and flavor filled i have ever had in my life. the rice was cooked to perfection without overwhelming aromatics. i am a huge greek connoisseur and critic, so I was shocked to love everything. the SAUCES holy cow. the OG garlic speaks for itself and should be sold in bottles asap. the spicy fire sauce is the perfect heat add + the jalapeño cilantro is fresh and spicy. this isn't the closest mediterranean food near me, but i will 10000% be coming back any chance i get. this is worth the drive. they also have cute cups for kids, how fun!

    Lamb shawarma wrap
    Axl H.

    Had the lamb shawarma wrap and I have to say, it is big, and packed with flavor. One of the best tzatziki dips I've had , and their garlic dip is delicious, not too strong . The place is clean, and the service is fast. Fair pricing, I will be coming back . Definitely recommend this place.

    Debby F.

    Always love the food at TKS, I come weekly for the grilled chicken bowl, usually have fries , cuz they're the best, and the rice is good too. The garlic yogurt sauce is delicious.

    Geek bowl with lamb
    Betty C.

    Very clean, very quick, insanely delicious. This lamb is moist and the saffron rice and vegetables are perfect I enjoyed the pleasant service, very attentive and kind

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    Jessica S.

    Great place to eat ,workers are customer service friendly , kind , and helpful , by the way tasty food

    Amazing food !!! It was all so good !!! Our whole Staff enjoyed it ! Thank you Judy for making it possible.

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    12 days ago

    Current obsession. The chicken wraps are incredible! They are as big as your arm and incredibly delicious. The sauces are the bomb!

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    1 month ago

    It's one of the amazing place to eat, personally my favorite is the chicken wrap. I strongly recommend it.

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    15 days ago

    TKS is always delicious and they always get my order right. I wish there were more locations further north in San Diego!

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    2 months ago

    Door locked 8:44. Wasted gas to get here. No bueno. I will never try after 8pmxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    They were super helpful with cancelling an order last minute, customer service unmatched and the food is always amazing!!

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    3 months ago

    Excelente lugar para visitar en Encinitas,buen servicio,buena comida y buena atención

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    8 months ago

    Legit food with a good taste good portions excellent value for money and totally satisfying.

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    7 months ago

    Food is always amazing. Fresh, hot, and tasty. Service is on point and always very clean in the restaurant.

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    Leila - SOLTANI PLATTER

    Leila

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    21.9 miNorth Park
    $$$

    Out of this world just like stepping back in time. We felt like we were back in Morocco and Middle…read moreEast where we lived for 10 yrs. Ambience superb and the food was delicious. Ordered Mezze for appetizers then ordered Soltani platter. So much food we had to take some home. My 78 birthday was a success. We've tried to get reservations there for over a year, really hard to get.

    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!

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    Leila - Downstairs bar

    Downstairs bar

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    Lamb Shank

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    View from top balcony

    Tahini - The Esquire Pita Sandwich with chicken Sriracha Tahini, French fries and mango lemonade.

    Tahini

    4.6(1.4k reviews)
    16.7 miKearny Mesa
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    We've been to Tahini before but decided to make a special trip to Tahini to support them after…read morehearing they've been constantly harassed with hate messages/crimes -- which is so horrible and sad. The food is was great and one of my favorite spots when I'm craving middle eastern wraps- I did built your own pita so of course I like the ingredients. I loved my pita bread (it's much different from the Greek style if you haven't tried it before!) and the enjoyed the steak in particular. It had a lot of warming spices (nutmeg and cinnamon maybe?) and the flavor is pretty unique! I added bell peppers, pickled cucumbers, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tahini sauce, and garlic sauce. I also got a piece of falafel - I always gotta judge a place by their falafel and this one was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside which was perfect. Next time I need to try the halloumi cheese stix with fig jam! Place was very clean and the decor was nice. I also love the Finjan coffee spot next door.

    The food here is genuinely outstanding - fresh, colorful, flavorful, and made with care. Every time…read moreI eat here I'm reminded why I keep coming back. The staff is also consistently warm and kind, which makes the whole experience feel good from the moment you walk in. My only real frustration is with the wait times on online orders, and it's significant enough that I have to mention it. I work 10 min away and only get a 35-40 minute break. The app consistently quotes around 20 minutes- but honestly, 20 minutes shouldn't even be necessary. I've stood there and watched them make a bowl. It takes about two minutes. Other similar restaurants have my order ready in five minutes, consistently. So when the app quotes 20 and then I still end up waiting at the 20 minute mark on top of that - in a nearly empty restaurant - something is off. Today this happened (I hit the 20 min mark with no food), and I had to go up and ask them to make my order. This isn't a one-time thing either. It's happened enough times over the years that it genuinely deters me from coming here on my break. To their credit, there was a stretch where it seemed like they had it figured out, so I know they can do it. I just wish that consistency would stick. If you're not on a time crunch, absolutely go. The food alone is worth it. But if you're relying on a quoted pickup time, build in a buffer- a bigger one than you'd think you'd need.

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    Interior of the restaurant

    Tahini - Close up of the OG Pita. Packed will delicious meat!

    Close up of the OG Pita. Packed will delicious meat!

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    Pamir Kabob House - Chicken shish kabob. Boneless.

    Pamir Kabob House

    4.7(449 reviews)
    14.4 miLa Jolla
    $$

    The best lunch ever. I had the Zardaloo chalow with the lamb. It was stewed in fresh apricots and…read moreserved next to fluffy basmati rice. It felt very fancy and was one of the most exotic things I have eaten in a long time. We also got the dolmas (grapes leaves) and the Bolani (turnover stuffed with leek and potatoes) as an appetizer. The dolmas were ok, but the bolani was exceptional, like a leek and potato quesadilla but lighter. It was hard to put into words. Just order it and enjoy! Lastly, for drinks we got a Cherry Blossom Tea (Sheer Chai). Again, it tasted like nothing I have ever ordered before, which is hard to do because we are adventurous eaters. It tasted like cream straight from the cow mixed with a cherry blossom-y and strawberry-ish Chai flavor+ black tea flavor. One of the best drinks that I have experienced in 2025 by far. For the La Jolla neighborhood and how fancy the inside feels, the prices were similar to any regular sit down restaurant. Quite the bargain for the bouquet of flavors and beautifully executed dishes that we had. I would definitely recommend them.

    Beautiful hospitality. Eating inside is a wonderful…read moreexperience. The food is rich, fresh and flavorful. I would recommend this place to anyone who would like to try authentic Afghan food. Try everything on the menu at least once and pick your favorites.

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    Pamir Kabob House - The seating and the view is so beautiful  Open windows and amazing breeze.

    The seating and the view is so beautiful Open windows and amazing breeze.

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    Chicken Shish Kebab

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    Beautiful Afghanistan decor

    Shawarma Guys - Chicken and Wagyu Beef & Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    Shawarma Guys

    4.5(379 reviews)
    11.3 miMira Mesa
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    Halal
    Vegetarian friendly

    Shawarma Guys is so good. I tried it this weekend and it was the perfect pickup spot for our group…read morehangout. The food truck in South Park serves amazing food -- fresh, flavorful, and generous portions for the price. We had the falafel, the chicken/beef wagyu plate, the Greek salad, and the wagyu beef egg rolls. Everything was delicious. The plate comes with hummus, tabbouleh, and yellow basmati rice, and it's honestly perfect for two people to share. If South Park isn't convenient, they also have restaurant locations in La Mesa and Mira Mesa, so you can check out whichever one is closest to you. A great spot for anyone craving bold, tasty Mediterranean food.

    Place was nice and clean, staff was friendly and helpful, and food was very good!…read more We went on a Saturday evening. We ordered from the kiosk. It was user-friendly. The only issue was that it charged us for the "free kid's meal" that they advertise on their walls. When we went back to point it out, they fixed it immediately. (They said we had to place the order with a staff member to get the free kid's meal.) We got two chicken & beef bowls and one plate of the same dish. The wait was reasonnable, the food fresh and delicious. Portions were generous too, even for the kid's meal. Thumbs up from all of us! The garlic sauce was very good!

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    Lemon Garlic Wings (8pcs)

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    Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate

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