They had really good food and overall a great restaurant! The service was amazing and gave us our…read morefood in less than 30 minutes and the vibe was really good! We will definitely be coming here again

We absolutely loved Persian Nights! We came on a Saturday with my 10-year-old, and she loved it…read morejust as much as the adults did. Every dish was incredibly flavorful, beautifully presented, and perfectly cooked. The service was wonderful, so friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We also really appreciated the recommendations, which were spot on and helped us try some amazing dishes. The drinks were so good too. The location couldn't have been better for our day out, and the whole experience felt relaxed and special. Such a great place for both adults and kids. We will definitely be back!

YUM. Ordered:…read moreShrimp taco, fish taco, chicken quesadilla, chips Highlights: honestly everything. The seasoning on both were great, the tortilla was a bit on the crunchy or thick side but I liked it bc it didn't get soggy while I was eating. Their salsas were all delish (the hot is spicy but also flavorful). Fish was a little crispy and tacos were pretty full. Notes: we came on a Monday at 7 but they ran at of tortas. Will be back to try though. Parking was pretty easy and there are two small tables under their awning. We were able to sit and eat while it was drizzling out.

Got there to pick up, told em my name and was told it was still being made. Waited 15mins and asked…read moreagain, turns out my food was sitting there the entire time. Dude said "did you let me know you were here?" C'mon bro, really? Now I understand people constantly bothering them for their order. On top of that their portion sizes have gotten WAY smaller and they charge for chips now. With so many other burrito spots around it's not worth it anymore.

We had a work event near the Oakland location today and needed a large order quickly. The…read moreShawarmaji team made it happen with short notice. The food was great! The sercie was great! 100% recommend.

Shawarmaji has one of the best halal wraps in the Bay Area!…read more The first time I tried them was at Outside Lands in San Francisco and after that I was sold! I finally made it to their Oakland location, and not only did it not disappoint, it was even better! The restaurant is big and spacious, the staff is friendly, and the food is fresh and delicious. They also have a variety of sides, sauces, and spices available inside. I was so excited to be there that I completely forgot to take pictures! Now, let's talk about the food! -Chicken Wrap: 5/5 This is my go-to, and for good reason! The chicken is perfectly seasoned, everything tastes fresh, and the cucumbers add a nice crunch that balances out all the flavors. It's a generously sized wrap that could easily be shared, but trust me, you shouldn't! Every bite is perfection, and you won't want to share. It also comes with two delicious sauces: a creamy garlic tzatziki and a hot chili sauce with just the right amount of spice. Both take an already delicious wrap to another level! -Chicken Shawarma Fries: 5/5 I came with two friends, and while one of them ordered the chicken wrap as well, the other went with the Chicken Shawarma Fries. Of course, I had to try them! They were just as delicious. The fries were perfectly crispy, loaded with flavorful toppings, and every bite was so good. She also ordered the falafel, which she absolutely loved! Overall, do not sleep on this place! It's honestly such a gem. If you find yourself in Oakland, do yourself a favor and give it a try. You won't regret it!

Whenever I get the urge for falafels and lately Chicken Shawarma wraps, I head to the Oasis Kitchen…read moreon Grand Ave. Just today, after weeks, I went and was lucky to have one of my favorite falafel expert makers, Mohammad. As usual they were great and Pro tio, eat them hot. The home made hummus is an excellent side for the falafels and today it was exceptionally fresh and good. The others who man the kitchen re also very good, I don't want to ignore them any way. I have been to a couple of other ME kitchens. The problem with some of them is that they make them in advance and reheat your order. Which make them too crispy on the verge of being burned.

My husband and I have been to this place more than four or five times now, and we absolutely love…read moreit! The chicken shawarma and beef dishes are always super tasty, and their koobideh kebab is perfectly cooked every time. It's honestly the only restaurant that I'd say is worth visiting at least once a month the prices are fair, the portions are generous, and the food quality is consistently great. Every time we go, everything is just excellent!

We were looking for our next stop after visiting Forge Rockridge, and lo and behold, we spotted…read moreEnssaro right across the street. I've had Ethiopian food once or twice before, and remember it being comforting and delicious, which sounded like just the ticket on a chilly and rainy day. We were welcomed in and got a cozy corner table. I love the warm clay-toned color scheme, it instantly adds an element of warmth and comfort. We looked over the menu, and happily, there were quite a few vegan and vegetarian options. We weren't super-hungry, but wanted something to munch on along with having drinks, so we opted for the veggie sampler for one. It was the perfect amount for the two of us to share. Beautiful, colorful plate of lentils, cooked greens, and sautéed vegetables. Served with injera flatbread to scoop it all up. Flavorful and perfectly satisfying. Admittedly, the lack of utensils threw me off - listen, I'm originally from Europe where we eat pizza with a knife and fork, lol - but I got the hang of it well enough, following my partner's lead in scooping up the food with the injera. Service was warm and friendly, and the bartender was nice enough to come by and check in on our drink orders to make sure he understood what we wanted. My lemon drop arrived with a heart shape made out of lemon skin - how sweet!! Great experience overall. Will return on an emptier stomach next time so we can experience more of the delicious food.

I was pleasantly surprised by this spot! This was my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine. I know…read morethey had a spot in grand lake but I guess they moved to college. Fire location for a restaurant! There is a lot of foot traffic and other good food in the area so I really like that they moved to this location. Just I will say parking can be a pain in the ass sometime. A lot of options to choose from on the menu but we ended up getting the meat / veggie platter so we could try a little bit of everything. Food was really good as it had all of spices and flavor I was unfamiliar with. We also got the cauliflower appetizer which was very flavorful and crispy. The people working here were extremely friendly and made sure we were taken care of. Great location on the corner of college and nice little outside area as well where we sat.

Went to Lazeez kitchen for lunch after reading all the good reviews…read more The restaurant was empty with one family before me ordering. I ordered the lamb and beef platter. It took like 25 mins only to find out they made it for Togo and it's just sitting there, not a problem mistakes happen. The meat was juicy and flavorful, the salad had lettuce , onion and one baby tomatoes but a lot of olives. Maybe they do it this way. The place is clean and tidy. I will try this place again sometime

Catering services has always been a pleasure with online ordering and call ahead for large groups…read more Love the falafels and the sharma chicken and rice. Salads are always a hit with arugula only my favorite or mixed greens. Large party trays with chicken, beef and falafels. Cannot do without the falafels some of the best. Beware for those who are spice sensitive the garlic yogurt is very spicy or just me lol. Definitely give a try and support local businesses!

Xingones is exactly what the neighborhood needed. There's ample seating and good bartenders if you…read morewant to dine in, though I usually end up getting their food to go. My go-tos are the Cali-style burrito with asada and the Xingones nachos (with extra cheese). Good quality ingredients and portions that are generous enough that I almost always have leftovers. Plus, the prices are fair for what you get.

First ever visit today around 12:20pm. There were maybe three other customers dining in, already…read moreseated and eating. I ordered a California style burrito to go - no cheese, no sour cream, please. I was surprised that it took a solid 15+ minutes to prepare when the place was basically dead but I figured hey, maybe they hadn't been open that long and still were getting set up in the kitchen or whatever. So I got my lunch and rushed back to work with my burrito in just enough time for a few bites before my meeting. Took a glance at the receipt stapled to my bag and was alarmed to see that it said no sour cream but didn't say anything about no cheese. Cut the burrito open and, yep, cheese. Look, I've worked food service, I know how it is. I know it can be stressful and it's easy to make mistakes when you're busy. The restaurant was NOT BUSY. There was literally nobody else waiting ahead of me. Nobody else came in the entire time I was waiting for my burrito. There is absolutely no good reason that the person punching in my order couldn't have taken the time to read the screen and make sure that the order was punched in correctly. I'm can't eat dairy, I had to throw the burrito away. I'm not the kind of person to make frivolous complaints but this was such an unforced error, and I tipped 25% - ON A TAKEOUT ORDER - for food I can't eat. Now it's 4pm and I just got out of three hours of straight meetings and the first thing on my mind is typing up this review because this legit messed up my day. Xingones management, train your workers better. I'm in walking distance of your restaurant and I'm never coming back because I can't trust y'all to get a very simple order correct even on a slow day. Good luck.

I was looking for somewhere to eat with a friend who was visiting out of town and came across this…read moreplace on Yelp. We were in the mood for Indian food. When we arrived, we noticed the sign outside above the door said "Lumpia Factory", but another sign on the ground outside said the actual name of the place, so it was a little hard to find. Unexpectedly, when we walked in, we noticed it was just their kitchen and not actually a restaurant. They have some tables and chairs for you to eat at, but they are not serviced. The food they were making smelled too good, so we decided to just stay and order some food. We got the stuffed onion naan, stuffed cheese naan, samosa chaat potato vindaloo, baingan bharta (eggplant), and bhindi masala (okra). My favorite dish was the potato vindaloo as it had the perfect flavor and the samosa chaat. The stuffed naan isn't really anything by special, but the naan itself was good. Next time, I would just get garlic naan or plain naan. Overall, the food was great and very flavorful and tasty. Would definitely come here again!

They have a great lunch special--$16 base price for two dishes with rice and a bread. Everything…read morewas fragrant, flavorful, and hot! Especially the veggie samosa. Really nice staff. Love that they partner with a program that donates a meal to the local food bank with proof of purchase! I can tell they are very intentional in their practices Also smells amazing inside!! Highly recommend.

Had the best ever Goat Biryani in my Life ! And other Tandoori Roti, Chicken Bindi and Chicken Tika…read moreMasala are super delicious ! Recommending this to everyone ! Clean and fast service for a big group of 12 served within 15 -20 minutes to all ! Thank you. Will come back again

best authentic Biryani, very good service, very clean, very nice bathroom, owner is very friendly.read more

The vibes are immaculate. The food is perfect for sharing a meal with family and friends…read more To be specific, don't miss the crudo, eggplant and mantu dishes - they are flawless. Next time, we get the sea bream!

Another birthday dinner for a good friend, and this time, I actually got to pick the restaurant for…read moreher! We went to Jaji in Oakland, and I haven't had Afghan food in SO long! The inside was beautiful, elegant, and very spacious. The service was also awesome, which made the whole experience even better! Everything was delicious, but here are a few items I would recommend: Naan and Nash Salata Bolani Triangles Branzino Steak Dark Pistachio Cream Pie If you're craving Afghan food or looking to try something different, Jaji is definitely worth checking out!