Stumbled on the place by accident. A very happy accident. I didn't know there was a middle eastern…read morelounge in Rosarito beach. It's a small quiet family owned place but it's just enough to get my fix. Clean and cute. I'll be back again and again. Al fahker tobacco which I'd classic to me. Drinks are very well done. Hookah smokes well with coconut charcoal. Can't wait to go back

Love this place. We had a good time here. We will definitely come back next time. Boss are cool…read morehere. They pack good bowls.

My husband & I loved this place! Service was a1 our hookah and food were both great! Our uber…read morerecommended this hookah spot and im soo glad we stopped by! Definitely give it a try, the hummus & fries were also very yummy!

We were the only ones there but we got there when they opened. Beautiful decor. Very large space…read more Great service, very attentive. Not in an obvious location, but plenty of parking available. Will be back.

Just an update since my last review was 6 years ago! I live downtown San Diego now and still drive…read moreup here to hookah! It's been the same owner for over a decade. Everyone that works here is so nice and attentive. The ambiance is amazing and they're always updating so it's really cool!

Came here to watch chargers game today . Top of the line service . I had grapefruit and gum mint…read morehooka. It was smooth and lasted for entire time I was there . Ambiance was comfortable and quiet on a week day which I enjoyed.

Best hookah lounge in San Diego gaslamp area, highly recommend! Great customer serviceread more

Best hookah lounge in SD, I'm from LA but make it a point to come here every time we're in town…read more Service is on point and prompt. The ambiance is perfect, music playing, drinks flowing and Hookah blowing... 10/10

Literally the worst hookah I have ever tried in my life - that is not an exaggeration. Unbelievable…read morethat they still have to ask if you want quick light or coco nara. Who still uses quick light charcoals in this day and age!?!? Hookah they brought out was a mini starbuzz hookah that was the cheapest POS I have seem a lounge serve. If you enjoy a nice quality smooth hookah experience, this is definitely NOT the place. Atmosphere is mostly regulars and friends of owners. Seems more like a private social club. The lounge was 100% older male patrons. I requested (specifically fumari brand) lemon mint and what they brought me was definitely another cheap brand that I wouldn't even serve my worst enemy. We stayed 5 min and left and would recommend nobody come here for hookah. Trust me when I tell you all these 5 star reviews are fake and must be friends of owners. Just my 2 cents.

Came here one night with my brother and the lounge definitely felt like home!…read more This lounge is an arab owned/managed location - it is jointed with another restaurant that also seemed to be owned by them, so you could order food/drinks in this area. It took about 5 minutes to get seated but as soon as we sat someone quickly came to our table and took care of us. We ordered a standard double Apple hookah and tea - it came out within 5 minutes so that was great. Hookah was strong and quite good! For a Wednesday night they were quite busy, the spot provides free cards to play with and they play music (that's not too loud). Mostly you will hear the conversations everyone is having. Decor was very nice and it was comfortable. Workers don't wear any work outfits/attire so you will need to keep an eye out who looks like he works there! Would definitely come back here, loved the arab vibe and comfort there.

Apparently this is the closest hookah lounge to downtown Oceanside, but I'm not complaining. Hidden…read moreaway in a non-descript strip mall, there's plenty of parking since all the other stores are closed by the time you (I) start feigning for some chill vibes and nicotine. Nara lounge itself is chill, with good music and low lighting. Service is great and patient while we asked about their shisha menu. But no matter what I ask about, I always end up going with the classic W.G.B & mint combo. White gummy bear and mint is always a hit. The staff was attentive and replaced coals regularly. The pack itself was decent, as evidenced by just an average amount of smoke we were able to get with each puff. It wasn't a shitty smoking experience for sure. Yelp Adventures 2025 - 13 of ??

Great flavor options and service. AJ is knowledgeable and ensures you have a great experience…read more Definitely recommend going to this place.

This place is the best hands down hookah lounge in the San Diego area! They serve delicious food…read moreand yummy drinks! The hookah service is fantastic and the staff there are great at being attentive to making sure that everyone has a good time! My friends and I only go to this place! We love this spot! It's also good to work at too when you need a spot to get stuff done! Love this place and will continue to visit it!!

A hookah spot with the lights on and wasn't blasting music like a club. Gets busy on the weekends…read morebut has plenty of seating. The inside had a lot of card games going on while the outside was more chill. Heat laps were plentiful outside so the cold won't be an issues. Lots of drinks to pick from to go along with your hookah session.

Yes it's a hookah lounge but I come for the food and vibes - all hits no misses the food is…read moresurprisingly GREAT! The staff is friendly and they do their job well. Definitely a chill urban vibe with a good playlist and DJ on selected nights

If you want a chill spot downtown with hip hop music/vibe, this is one of the spots to go to. Be…read moremindful because it can be ghetto so if you are looking for something bougie, this is not the place. There's often fights inside or near Myst. Giving it 3 stars because the bathrooms are DISGUSTING. There's only 2 unisex bathrooms and they are often clogged up. If it isn't clogged up, there's no toilet paper or it's just trashed. Sometimes the door lock is broken too and won't lock properly. They have been doing some renovations to their furniture but not the bathroom. It's so gross. The specialty drinks are really good. Especially when the bartender Chase is there. My favorite is the Pink Lagoon. It'll sneak up on you because it is made with tequila. It's like an alcoholic pink drink with the coconut cream, guava and pineapple. Pricy with drinks averaging $15-20 and they have an automatic 18% surcharge on weekends (that is not tip). Food is great. Some of the best wings downtown. The lamb chops are really good too. I wouldn't get the wagyu sliders. It wasn't good. It tasted like an average slider advertised to be fancier since it's "Wagyu". I've had better sliders elsewhere for much cheaper. Save your $30. Parking here is horrible because it's in the heart of gaslamp. Horton plaza parking is probably your best bet if you can't find street parking.

-- 10 STARS. PERIOD…read more Just pulled up to Pushkin Bar & Hookah Lounge in Gaslamp Downtown San Diego... and let me tell you -- this place hit me straight in the nostalgia and the luxury receptors at the same time. I first visited this spot 12+ years ago when I was living in the San Diego area. Back then it was basically the holy temple of traditional Russian & Ukrainian cuisine -- the one and only in downtown SD. Very authentic, very -approved. That cute fancy borsch was literally to die for. And yes... you happily paid big $$$ because authentic Russian grandma cuisine is not supposed to be cheap -- it's a cultural investment Fast forward to today -- I walk in and BOOM They transformed the whole concept into a super chill house hookah lounge + fancy executive bar vibe... yet somehow still managed to keep those legendary Russian gem dishes on the menu. That's what I call strategic evolution. And wait -- plot twist -- they added a full-scale sushi menu. From pelmeni to premium rolls... this place is now basically a geopolitical peace treaty on a plate. If you're Russian from the hood -- you simply MUST pull up. Order the $30 pelmeni dumplings (mandatory ritual). Top them with black caviar if you're feeling oligarch-level fancy -- I mean why not, live once What they've done here is honestly genius: They took old-school grandma recipes... put them in a luxury outfit... added hookah lounge energy... sprinkled executive bar aesthetics... and created a serious relaxation & dining destination. Perfect spot to unwind, talk business, vibe out, or just pretend you're important -- works every time. Huge respect and special thanks to Julia -- the host & bar boss. Top-tier service, warm energy, yet still operating in full professional boss mode. Love to see it. Also respect to the main boss himself -- and yes, go check his stand-up comedy next door. Let's be honest... he might actually be the only funny performer in the whole joint But hey -- quality over quantity. If you've never been -- you absolutely must go. Authenticity + reinvention + vibes = rare combo Amen

It was 10pm on a Saturday night and we all wanted to try some hookah. With a quick yelp search, we…read morefound this spot. The place was bustling. Fortunately, we didn't have to wait and were able to secure a table. They had an interesting hookah menu. We asked the server if they had paan flavored hookah and to our surprise they actually did. Paan is a traditionally popular hookah flavor and we couldn't wait to try it. We also ordered a couple of cocktails to go with it. The hookah arrived quickly. I liked how they provided disposable mouth pieces for each of us - very hygienic. The hookah itself was perfect. The flavor was right on and the hookah was smooth. We were very impressed. The cocktails were strong and tasty. The only downside was that water is expensive. With hookah, water is mandatory so it would be good if complimentary water could be provided so people don't have to think twice. But overall - great hookah, and great ambiance!

Friendly and fast service. Generous size bowl and the coals just kept coming. While my friend…read morepurchased this and it smelled really good, I did not smoke this day. Another friend came to join us and shared the bowl. I purchased a water and relaxed by watching the movie the mummy. There were multiple screens with a game and then the movie on them. We did not feel rushed to leave what so ever. Every-time I have passed this place over the many years it has been open it has always been full and busy. Now I know why that is. It is very relaxing! Wide range of alcohol and non alcoholic fridge drinks. When you enter it is warm so you can take your coat off in the chill atmosphere.

This spot is super chill. Clean. Customer service is on point. Not too crowded not too slow and the…read moremusic slaps! Definitely recommend for a group or date experience and they have a good selection of alcohol and snacks!