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    The Kebab Shop

    4.3 (671 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    caesar crunch wrap
    Rachel Z.

    chose this spot to satisfy family cravings and found highlights and downsides. the wrap is huge which is much worth it's value. its hefty and very filling. my mom and grandma split their bowl which they split, and i was only able to finish half as well. it's decently filled with a good amount of protein which is always appreciated. they have many sauce options which were honestly all pretty tasty. i didn't realize they had dispensers available as well but they provided us with some pre-packaged. although the experience wasn't bad, i find that for the price and topping options (which contribute to the overall flavor), it fell short of cava, a favorite of mine, yet similar. this is a personal opinion, but with such similar concepts, i do not find enough value to return here on my own decision. the topping options are much more limited, thus having a lesser portion than i could be getting elsewhere at a cheaper price and for a more cohesive taste. i feel the ingredients being so simple and few didn't mesh as well, so the sauces were what carried the flavors more than the things inside. i should reiterate that this spot was not bad, but rather missed my standards because of what i know i can find elsewhere with greater taste variety and options, and at a lower cost. as mentioned, these were filling because of the meat, but it was just too simple and i was left wanting more. the best part of this may have been the pita though. for just $1.50, it was such a great addition. super fluffy, chewy, and came out very nice and warm. this was delicious. i would maybe even come just for that service was good, very responsive and welcoming. i did need a lid to go but their lids didn't fit the bowl ~ ended up having to also get a bag to keep everything for spilling out. maybe just a bad batch of lids/bowls which i understand but was a little inconvenient. the location was very clean and open which i liked, with lots of seating available. big parking out in front so no issues there.

    Shell S.

    It was an Ok experience but the wrap was not as good as ones I get at the Irvine Center location. Ingredients from what I ordered were missing and it had very little chicken with mainly lettuce as filling. What really bothered me was the bathroom, it was not clean and they don't offer any paper towel for drying hands. In a restaurant where you eat with your hands you should not have to touch the door handle inside the bathroom when you are done washing your hands.

    Sepideh Z.

    Came here due to the raving reviews and it was honestly a huge let down. First off, it was empty when we first arrived yet our food took 50 minutes to prepare. Mind you, this is not a high end restaurant so there's no reason it should take that long. Secondly, the prices were extremely overpriced for both the quality of the food and portion size. What bugged us the most is we could've spent that money at a nice dine-in restaurant and gotten some yummy juice flavourful kebabs. Anyways, the proteins we got were chicken and steak and they were both lacking in flavour. The salad dressing was not even lemon vinaigrette?? It was just water and oil. The tzatziki was the actual worst that we've tasted and the other side sauces that were offered at the self-serve area were all out! The fries were probably the best part. The wrap was flavourless and dry. Honestly, just all around a terrible experience and I really don't know if we ate the same food as everyone else who gave 5 stars. Maybe we're just really picky but going to Cava would've been better.

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    Annie W.

    Very disappointed in the online ordering process. They didn't remember any of the sauces for my plate. We also ordered a brownie as an add on for one of the plates we ordered, but the ordering system didn't flag it. The vegetables were also very wet and oily, so it wasn't very enjoyable. It leaked through the container. I liked that the chickpea salad came in its own container so it wouldn't get the rest of the dish wet. Chicken shawarma: 7.5/10 good other than it getting wet from the vegetables Saffron chicken: 7.5/10. Good but can't really tell the difference between this and the chicken shawarma Vegetables: 5/10. Sad Chickpea salad: 7.5/10. Good as well and a decent amount Kebab fries: 6/10. Very lacking in toppings Falafel: 7/10. Good but not stand out The staff and manager were nice and understanding though.

    Great, quick service! Food is always fresh and friendly service. Place is clean and tidy

    this is what I got from the photo. Speechless....$19

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    17 days ago

    Best kebabs around! Always clean and Justin makes it always friendly everytime, cheers!

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    17 days ago

    Great customer service by Justin! He was very patient and helpful. Inside is well-kept, food is great.

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    3 days ago

    Great experience! The staff was kind enough to guide my order and get the correct location when inputting my meal! Would come back again!

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    6 days ago

    I love this place. Shout out to Justin, he was awesome and very accommodating. Definitely recommend this place.

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    5 days ago

    Awesome food and service ! The San Diego wrap is the bomb. Great fries as well. Love the cilantro jalapeño sauce !

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    17 days ago

    Amazing food and great customer service. Justin in was great very helpful and the food is amazing!

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    16 days ago

    Great food highly recommend. They have the best hummus and pita, and the service here is phenomenal

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    6 days ago

    Amazing food. Great customer service as always. Clean location and friendly staff. Will recommend this location for sure.

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    9 days ago

    Great customer service! Clean environment inside to sit down and eat with friends, food was really good

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    15 days ago

    Great location food is quick and easy I live walking distance so I come often and haven't had any complaints

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    13 days ago

    Place is great , food service an quick and made well and fresh. And clean too. Regular here

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    Very good food and customer service, also very close to campus, sauces are very good as well

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    Christakis Greek Cuisine

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    My family and I decided we didn't want to cook this year for Easter and we thought Christakis was…read morethe perfect place to celebrate. We were a big party of 18 - the service (Alexandra & her daughter) was excellent the food delicious and we had a wonderful time! I have been to Christakis numerous times and wasn't disappointed! Mike is a gracious host and works to accomodate his guests. Thank you Christakis for making this Easter memorable!

    I've been to Christaki's a few times before, one for an anniversary, another when my nonós was in…read moretown. But yesterday's experience topped them all. It was Greek easter and also happened to be my mother's 70th birthday. When I called a few weeks prior to make the reservation, knowing it would be Greek Easter, I was worried we wouldn't be able to get a table or that we'd be discouraged from coming in that at day especially because we'd be a bit group and maybe take up a lot of space. Mike could not have been more gracious or accommodating. Early the day of, it started raining and before I could make a call about changing plans (we were set for the outside patio) Mike had already messaged me with THREE other sitting options. He was kind and courteous and had a plan for if it rained or if the rained stopped. He also made a birthday sign for my mom and used a special birthday plate written in greek. Lots of special touches. They even had the greek musician come and play next to my mom while we all sang happy birthday. The place was so beautiful for Easter too. There was sweet bread, red eggs and lamb entree options. The kids liked the greek music and danced after we ate cake (which they allowed us to bring in but if you go you HAVE to get the baklava!). The way Mike and Austin handled our table made us all feel so special. And I could tell by the way they were greeting and talking with guests how much they enjoyed their greek patrons. I also enjoyed just how friendly everyone was and knowing it was Easter there was a connection and family-feel when you were greeted by other guests with Christos Anesti. When we left my husband and I and the kids were already discussing when we'd want to go back because we just had the best time. I can't thank Mike enough for providing such a wonderful Easter and birthday experience. efcharistó polý!

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    4.8(300 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    From the moment the glistening rolls hit the table, we knew we were in for a good night. The rolls…read morewere coated in butter infused with zesty lemon and thyme (Yes, like the name of the restaurant! Isn't that adorable and clever?) Then came the entrees. Knockout after knockout. The Pork Belly with Black Garlic and the Seared Duck Breast were both perfectly executed. Crunchy, golden skin. Juicy meat. Rich, flavorful sauces paired with comforting, silky purées. Balanced. The kind of plates that make us slow down to savor each mouthful... and then shamelessly scrape up every last bite. We were so smitten after those first two dishes that we threw all caution and control to the wind. I asked staff to surprise us with one of the dishes recommended earlier. Out came the Grilled Octopus Al Pastor. Nice char, tender bite, and a tangy sauce. For dessert: the Baklava Cheesecake. Lightly spritzed with aromatic rose water, ultra sweet, and unapologetically indulgent. Beautifully crafted and shareable, though you may not want to. Beyond the food, the ambience really shines. Intimate, classy, and whimsical, with a charming playlist. Ideal for date nights or special celebrations. Service was outstanding. Warm, attentive, and passionate. Staff enthusiastically walked us through the menu and offered recommendations. Our server was on point. Water glasses were never empty, plates cleared promptly, and everything flowed seamlessly. An incredible experience from start to finish. I couldn't stop yapping about the duck and pork belly since our first dinner here. So we came back the following weekend! We ordered our favorites again - the Pork Belly with Black Garlic and the Seared Duck Breast. To our surprise, the meats felt rather chewy and tough. I'm hoping this was a hiccup, but would love to see consistency in texture. Will be coming back for more :)

    Ambience: 4 stars, small, clean, and simple. Intimate space with oldies music playing in the…read morebackground. Service: 4 stars, simple good service. Parking: Free parking in the back of the restaurant. Our Tes took us to the parking lot outback when we punched in their address. Food: 4 stars. Small menu selection with a couple of specials for dinner. Really enjoyed the burger + fries + beer trio. Good solid food. Creative and generous serving portions. This is really out of the way for us, but since we were doing some shopping in Costa Mesa, Grok recommended this restaurant based on a few of our filters... Wow, the food was phenomenal...but what pushed this from a 4 star to a 5 star experience were the warm towelettes and lemon for me to wash my hands with. I guess they saw me using my hands to eat their delectable empanadas, they brought a plate with warm towelettes and lemon over. Pleasantly surprised and impressed. Highly recommended, and will definitely be back. We come down to the OC a few times a month to see friends and escape our regular routine.

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