Our nephew was in town visiting and we wanted to go some place new to eat. We chose Mediterranean…read morestyle foods and found Crest Cafe. It's a clean and bright place with youthful-energy decors. It's quite stylish, including the menu. For appetizers, we ordered Mediterranean Nachos (my favorite, very flavorful, it's a must try), Mediterranean Gyro Fries (delicious) and Hummus. Three of us did the "build your own" entrees and chose wraps as our styles. Our meats choices were garlic chickens, kabobs chicken and chicken shawarma. We liked our wraps particularly their sauces. The wraps looked beautiful and clean looking. We placed our orders at the counter and the hostess was very nice. We enjoyed our foods so much that our nephew ordered some foods to go for his kids and marked this place to come again with his family.

Crest Cafe is a cute modern cafe where you order your food at the counter and seat yourself…read more Seating is very limited but the food is delicious! My husband ordered the Chicken Kebab plate with Tazitikii sauce. The kebab was cooked perfectly but he found the portion to be too small for him and noted he will order extra meat next time. I got myself the Mediterranean Bowl which was packed with rice, veggies, and chicken shawarma. Our dishes were very flavorful yet refreshing and clean. You can really tell great quality ingredients are used here which explains the slightly high price point. Parking: Found no issues finding spot right in front of restaurant in the small plaza

Well priced for good food, good place for a quick stop…read more *･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟﾟ*)'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･* Yummy :D

Friendly staff and clean environment. The atmosphere is calm and very retro with the red leather…read morebooths to eat your meal at. The menu is concise and easy to choose from, and the drinks are plenty in variety. The food here is very high quality, let me tell you that. I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked on, but I had always wanted to try eating at Salsal for months. Finally, I went in and was pleasantly surprised by the quality service and the food. It's so delicious that you don't need to doctor anything up with seasonings. I've always wanted to try gyros and I finally did. I'm glad I stopped by Salsal's; I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in the area. Thanks for amazing food! P.S. This was not a paid or sponsored review. I added this P.S. after reading other reviews, even the lowest rating ones and decided to add this just for verification. :)

This place always has good service and the food is fresh and I've started going here as a healthy…read moreoption that also breaks up the monotony of my usual dinner spots. I like that you can order ahead online and pickup is fast, usually 15 minutes tops in my experience at least. I've had the falafel gyro and the chicken souvlaki platter, they were both tasty; I liked the slight char taste on the chicken and the pita bread is so soft. They have a dedicated area for online pickup, making it easy to get your order quickly from an employee, and I was greeted when I walked in, which is always a bonus. There is plenty of seating both inside and out and the table I sat at to wait for my order was clean. Thanks!

I ordered food through DoorDash here several times and I am never disappointed. The food is very…read moregood and sooo fresh! This time, we ordered the Gyro Bowl, Gyro Plate and the Greek fries. I also ordered an extra spicy yogurt and tzatziki sauce which were yummy! The food came in good sized portions and was tasty. While the fries were little soggy due to getting it by delivery, I'm sure they would be very good if eaten there because they were full of flavor!

This is one of my husband's favorite places in the greater Sacramento area. He has too many…read morefavorites. This is a deli and kitchen hidden in a grocery store in an unassuming strip mall in East Elk Grove. They have some of the best Levantine take-away plates in the area. There is no seating at all. The cashier is super friendly and greets you like an old friend. The beef and lamb shawarmas are delicious. Both were seasoned perfectly and was cooked just right, not too tough or over cooked. The falafel was crispy on the outside and warm and fluffy on the inside. Great textures. The hummus and Greek salads as sides were fine. The falafel also comes with some pita slices. The fries here are also great! Twice fried with great seasoning. Also great reheated in the air fryer.

4-21-26 This is a lovely little market that carries halal…read moremeat, including chicken, beef, and lamb. I was surprised they even carry ground chicken, not easy to find! Everything looked fresh, clean, and well organized. They also serve hot food, burgers, wraps, and a variety of ready-to-eat options. And their fries are the best! They have their own recipe and different from anywhere else especially paired with their whipped house-made mayo garlic sauce. Come and tried their fries, you won't regret it! The workers are all friendly, and I believe I spoke with the owner, who was welcoming and took the time to chat with customers. Will be returning because my favorite are the FRIES!!!

We ordered Afghan food from Ariana Gyros & Kabobs for delivery…read more We frequently got foods from Ariana before COVID, because it's the best Afghan foods in our areas. We returned many times since then but today, the old memories of why Ariana was one of our favorite restaurants returned. We ordered our favorites: Chablee kabobs, Chicken kabobs, Qabuli rice, mantoos, and Bolani. Qabuli rice or Kabuli pula, is my favorite. The basmati rice is served with the tender lamb meats. It's fragrant, eye-pleasing, and a good balance of sweet and savory spices and ingredients. It surely fits to be called the national dish of Afghanistan. Mantoos (Afghan dumplings) is the must have in my family. It's filled with ground beef and onions, covered with chickpeas sauce and tzatziki sauce and sprinkled with mint. It's refreshing. Bolani (potatoes turnovers) served with my favorite chutney that's made with cilantro, vinegar and garlic. The kabobs were tender and delicious as expected. I always like the foods from this restaurant. Today, the food arrived piping hot!! We did mostly takeouts from this restaurant for years. I noticed the restaurant did a lot of takeout orders but not many eating in. We did dine-in once, a few months ago. The restaurant updated their interior. The interior felt too dark when we went there for lunch. While the restaurant looked cleaner, I wasn't sure what the theme was. The spaces didn't seem to blend together to create a feeling of comfort. It's not enticing for us to stay to enjoy our foods inside the restaurant. But we like the foods so we will return for takeouts.

Ariana Gyros & Kabobs on Center Parkway is hands down one of the best hidden gems in Sacramento…read more Every single bite is packed with flavor and freshness. The bolanee was perfectly seasoned and fried just right, the kabob was tender and juicy, and the portions were incredibly generous. You can tell everything is made fresh like as if you're eating at mamas house and that's a high compliment coming from me. The chapter kabob plate was phenomenal, flavorful, well-cooked, and hot the spot. The pita was fresh and warm, the sauces are rich and delicious, and everything pairs perfectly together. On top of the amazing food, the service is friendly, welcoming, and fast, making the whole experience even better. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or a filling dinner, Ariana Gyros & Kabobs never disappoints. If you love Afghan food done right, this spot is a must-try. I'll definitely be coming back when I visit from San Diego!

I ordered their chicken and falafel dish. It came with pasta salad, pita bread, long grain rice and…read moresome sauces. I really enjoyed everything. Very delicious. I did buy it to go. Took it at home and ate the entire dish. It was refreshing and nice. I'll definitely come back to this one. I find it funny that I was told the limitations on my protein. It's chicken/falafel or Beef/lamb. I wanted chicken and beef but the counter girl said it's not done that way. So I just ordered the chicken falafel. It was actually really good anyway.

here is another local review update. This is Another location where i have enjoyed my dining…read moreexperience and wanted to check the consistency of their food quality and prep. I especially wanted to see if their lamb shank was still the "star" from my last visit and to try their meat kabobs. So what did we order. 1) Lamb shank (2 orders): again, i believe this entree is one of the best items here. The shank is braised so well that the meat comes right off the bone without any efforts. The flavor is exceptional. it arrives on a bed of rice, hummus, greek salad, and pita bread. This is an item i would order without hesitation. 2) Chicken kabob skewers plate: 6 pieces of boneless white meat that is grilled once the order is placed. The chicken had a nice char and looked great. But the flavor was very mild and grilled a little too long which made the meat a tad dry...perhaps the chicken needed to be marinated longer for the spices to penetrate but the dryness was in preparation over the grill. 3) chicken and beef kabobs skewers plate: again the chicken was grilled a tad too long which made the pieces dry. the beef was moist and had a nice flavor. It also comes with rice and a salad. 4) mixed plate: sliced meat from a rotisserie spit on top of a bed of rice and topped with tzatziki sauce and hot sauce, hummus and greek salad. the sliced meat was a bit dry but more tzatziki sauce on the meat helped. The side salads were very basic. The pita bread is not as soft and fresh as the ones from Jayna Gyro on Alhambra blvd. But I would give 4 stars for the lamb shank and 2-3 stars for the grilled and chicken and beef kabob and rotisserie chicken sliced from the spit.

We were traveling and found yummy gyro on our way to Lake Tahoe. Delicious and juicy gyros, I got…read morethe lamb gyro and finished it all! It was soo good. They have a Cali gyro and it has fries mixed in with chicken pieces so yummy. It wasn't that busy so we got our sandwiches fairly quick and the service was good. There are two benches you can sit on and eat. Must have if you driving thru the area

Just like New York! This is one of my favorite gyros around. I wish they were in Roseville!read more

03.27.2026 - CHOPAN KABOB HOUSE - ELK GROVE, CA - A few weeks ago, my cousin Michelle put a thought…read morein motion that I didn't realize I had been waiting for. She'd noticed my growing curiosity about Afghan cuisine from a previous visit elsewhere and gently pointed me toward Chopan Kabob House, insisting it was worth the experience. There was something comforting in that recommendation--like being guided toward a place that already held meaning for someone you trust. When I arrived, I was immediately struck by the restaurant's clean, welcoming atmosphere. The space felt intentional--nicely furnished without being overwhelming, simple yet warm. I mentioned I was ordering takeout, and the gentleman behind the counter handed me a menu. At first glance, it seemed straightforward, but the more I looked, the more it felt thoughtfully curated--each item carrying a sense of tradition and care. Wanting a proper introduction, I chose the Combination Kabob with Tikka and chicken. It felt like the right balance--a way to experience more in a single meal. I was told it would take about 20 minutes, and as I sat waiting, I found myself appreciating that detail. In a world built on speed, those 20 minutes felt reassuring. It suggested intention, freshness, and the kind of cooking that isn't rushed. When I finally brought the meal home and opened the container, I was genuinely surprised. The portions were generous--almost abundant. A vibrant salad added a refreshing contrast, while the long-grain rice was fragrant and perfectly cooked. Then there were the stars of the meal: the Tikka beef and the chicken, both beautifully prepared. Each bite carried depth--layers of spices and seasoning that felt both bold and comforting. It wasn't just flavorful; it felt rooted in something deeper, something traditional. By the time I finished, I realized this wasn't just a satisfying meal--it was an experience that lingered. There's a certain nostalgia in discovering a place like this for the first time, especially through the recommendation of someone close to you. It feels personal, almost like being let in on a secret. I'm already looking forward to returning, perhaps next time to dine in and take in the full experience. And with a menu that promises more to explore, this feels less like a one-time visit and more like the beginning of a new favorite.

Was very impressed with this small operations business. The wait was very minimal but the quality…read moreof food was excellent. Very quit inside and lots f menu options. Chicken Kabob was my choice and it was not a bad one at all. Will definitely be back!

01.23.2026 - KABOB PALACE - ELK GROVE, CA - I ordered their combination and it came with beef,…read morechicken and some veggies. Upon entering the restaurant, the man at the register greeted me with a warm welcome. I ordered take out and ordered their combo. It came with Afghan Naan, Basmati Rice, Charbroiled Beef and Chicken topped with veggies and Tzatziki. So delicious! I would return again. It was definitely worth it. They sell Baklava at the front register and that is something I would like to try one day. The place is clean and the workers there are extremely nice.

Was in the area and looking to try something new. My girlfriend had been here a number of times,…read morewith growing up in Elk Grove. And having also gone to thos place for lunch, and because I really enjoy Mediterranean food. I decided to give it a try for dinner. Stopped in around 8:30 and were the only patrons in the restaurant for that part of the evening. I looked over the menu and asked several questions about dishes, and decided on the two meat plate. I ordered the chicken and beef skewers option, which came with rice, a vegetable medley of shredded lettuce, cabbage and carrots, and pitabread with a green sauce in the side. Total: $21.00 Everything was fine until, I took a bite of the rice and realized there was plastic in my food. *see picture* I hadn't eaten much of the food yet, and unfortunately was pretty much dknewith my meal after that. Overall: Female staff member was really nice and very helpful in. She was also very social. Meal was a little on the pricier side in my opinion, for a two meat Kabob plate. Jist good g off other similar Kabob dishes I get being around $15. Food tasted good, but I couldn't get past the plastic in my food and didn't finish the rest. And unfortunately most of my food was left when I found it, since it was near the top of rice.