Waited almost 35-45 mins for 2 wraps BUT... it was good! Next time I will Doordash as they seemed to prioritize the Doordash orders first so ordering in-person is not ideal. For $13 a wrap, it's really the best deal in town especially as it's fresh to order. A lot of love seemed to go into each order. I could also taste the quality of the ingredients. I tried both the chicken shawarma and the beef koobideh - both served on a signature bread wrap, mint yogurt, and fresh salata. Between both, the chicken was the clear winner - the beef koobideh was good but not nearly as good as the chicken! If I am around the neighborhood, I would go back! read more

Well worth it. Tough parking options Restaurant was somewhat clean, but I wouldn't run a white glove through it. The place has doesn't have tables but it does have stools at a bar. Accommodating staff and spot on with the wait time. Food was delish and would want to get more. Price was decent. read more

I ordered through DoorDash and it took them about 15 minutes to prepare my food I got the chicken Greek salad and the chicken was really tasty. I got both garlic sauce and a vinegarette on the side and highly recommend the garlic sauce. The salad was a healthy option but there was too much lettuce to topping ratio. Next time I would opt for the wrap or bowl instead which are more of their signature dishes. There is just about 15-20 counter seats inside and outside the restaurant. I would recommend picking up and taking to the beach nearby for a picnic instead of eating there read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Chicken Kebab Salad with a mix of garlic sauce and vinaigrette on the side - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Worth the visit!! Met a friend here for lunch and it smelled and looked so good, I ordered before she even arrived The staff are super nice and friendly. I ordered the chicken shawarma fries... and WOW--so good! The chicken was juicy (not dry at all) and packed with flavor. You can really taste all the toppings and seasoning in every bite aannnnddd they pack it with more meat than fries unlike other places. Def need to try the red and tzatziki sauce with your order. So delish! Definitely worth the drive for me to come out here. No wonder this place has 5 stars! read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Chicken Shawarma Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Yum, yum, yum!! There's nothing more to say! I got the falafel bowl. The yellow rice and salad were a perfect complement to my falafel. Pita was the perfect accent, along with that garlic sauce! read more

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This place was recommended by my esthetician, and boy oh boy this place did not disappoint. I couldn't decide what to get so I decided on the meal pack. And the staff member was extremely wonderful! Service was top notch, and I loved the outdoor area while waiting for my food order! I'm definitely coming back!!! Lastly, the portions were generous!!! read more

Delicious food great location. Service was excellent. Seating is minimal but you can take it a block over to beach and enjoy it here.

The guys were attentive, informative, patient, and quick with the food turnaround. All this even though I could tell they were slammed with phone orders. The food was amazing and in very good portions. I'm not actively varsity big back but I'm on the team, and I was pleasantly full. Highly recommend this spot. read more

From the first bite to the last, this place absolutely delivers every single time. This was our third visit, and somehow it keeps getting better. We both ordered the chicken shawarma wraps, and the chicken was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The fries were crispy, addictive, and paired perfectly with the amazing sauces -- seriously, those sauces deserve their own shoutout. We also shared a Greek salad that tasted super fresh and balanced out the meal perfectly. On top of the food, Sharife and Malik provided such friendly, welcoming service that it made the whole experience even better. Already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - The best Chicken Shawarma wrap. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Today I went to two places that were once frequently visited businesses because they were close to where we lived. Akhis used to be a Hawaiian place that was always tasty but hit or miss in service or being open. Wasn't the cleanest back in the day but I'm glad Akhis has taken over and changed the place up. For any group sized 6 or more you should really consider getting the family meal options. The family size says for 4 but that is like if you are really really hungry and 4 of you eat a lot--at least for 5 is good but I say on average it's a size for 6 people. For $60 to get 4 proteins, 4 sauces, side salad, hummus and pita bread and saffron rice is such a good deal. The only thing is that I wish they included one side with that but it makes sense price wise. We got our food to go and it was done in such a timely manner. This is not like your Kebab Shop (fast food Shawarma) and my last few experiences with Kebab shop was not great but I will definitely vote up for Akhis. Especially since we are in the area all the time. The service was great and they seem to be settling into the PB area just fine. read more

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Chicken shawarma fries were delicious & they load you up with extra sauces! All the staff were super nice, I will definitely be back! read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

It was my first time here and the gentleman that took my order was super knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. The rest of the staff was super friendly and also very helpful. They don't miss on their sauces either. I'll be coming back again ... maybe tomorrow. read more

I saw a review on TikTok and the tomato wrap pulled me in so I had to try! They were super accommodating and were able to sub gyros in the shawarma wrap so that I could try the tomato wrap. The wrap brought a nice savory tomato flavor to the dish and the green cilantro-y sauce paired so well. The fries were crispy on the outside and so pillowy on the inside. Love a lunch deal - came with a wrap, fries, and a drink! read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Gyro Wrap with Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

A local Hawaiian chain eatery decided to call it quits after many years in this North PB space. Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab opened last month as the replacement business. It's far enough from the Mediterranean cuisine competition that is prevalent on the main drag of PB. Nearby curbside parking was limited especially if you arrived at busier times of the day. On-site seating consisted of stools at countertops whether inside the suite or on the front patio. Two of the three rotisseries had meats (chicken, gyro) cooking during my visit. Bowls, wraps, fries, and sides made up the savory offerings. The menu also carried the infamous Dubai chocolate as sweet treats in the form of a bar or strawberry cup. I chose a Beef Koobideh Bowl for my takeout order. It came with yellow basmati rice, fresh salata, pita slices, and white sauce. The worker also added a cup of garlic sauce. There was a steady stream of customers before and after me which led to a backlog of orders. It took the kitchen about 20 minutes to prepare my food that was placed inside an aluminum tray. The ground meat was okay, however it could have used more seasoning. I found both sauces to not be very pungent which was unusual for a Middle Eastern restaurant. The portion size was mediocre for the price. The rice and pita were the best parts of my meal from Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab. read more

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First time here owner malik took care of my order. The shawarma itself was really flavorful and the chicken had a perfect texture and chew. Do yourself a favor and take all of your friends to this hidden gem on a beautiful PB weekend! read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I really wanted to like this place because it is close by and the food is made without seed oils. But unfortunately the food and service fell short. We ordered online and it said 15 minutes. We arrived and food was not ready. The cashier said it was being made and would be a short wait. We were fine with that. After about 10 minutes he comes out to explain that even though the online message states that it's 15 minutes it's really 30 minutes and he isn't able to change the online message at checkout. Ok, then post on the menu that orders take 30 minutes and that the estimated time given at checkout by Toast is incorrect. Anyway we waited outside in the sun. He could have offered us a soda or water or pita and hummus or something while we waited. Nobody else was there so it's not like he was busy. Just busy chatting with his friend. Ok the food...it was ok. Another reviewer said the wrap was big...it was not. The shawarma and gyros meat were ok, I've had better. Chicken was a bit dry. I think they forgot the tzitiki and garlic sauce on all out orders. The rice was good. The best part was the salata. It was fresh and very well seasoned. A bit pricey for the portion size, amount of food, ambiance, wait, and takeout. I wonder how long it would take if we had not ordered ahead or if the place actually had other customers. read more

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SO TASTY! The food was super fresh, the felafel was perfect and everything so yum! The service was great - such a nice crew! Will definitely add this to our list of amazing neighborhood staples - can't wait to try more things on the menu! Thanks again! read more

Food is delicious and the staff is very attentive helpful and friendly . I live down the street from here and it's one of our go to . They have dairy free options which is nice. read more

10/10 these guys are the best, everything was really great - felt bad about ordering late at night but they hooked me up

Been here several times (even on a stressful Christmas Eve, and there was a power outage.) I would award as the nicest restaurant staff in PB / LJ What to order? 1. Don't miss the hot pita chips and hummus! Those warm chips are transcendent when paired with their deliciously creamy hummus. Great flavor. 2. We usually get the kebab combo with chicken and/or koobideh. We usually have leftovers from the generous portion. Thank you for preparing such wonderfully flavored dishes. read more

I haven't been writing reviews lately, however, I had to hop back on Yelp and write one for this place. It's a "hole-in-the-wall" type of kebab shop with big, big flavors. The chicken shawarma wrap is the most popular here but I decided to order the beef kebab wrap. The wraps are a great size for the price point and the outside is a seasoned lavash bread that is grilled. The beef was so flavorful and so incredibly moist. Pita chips and hummus were delicious add-on. Definitely will visit this shop again when I come to SD. The person taking my order was also super nice and friendly as well. read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I saw an ad for this place and was craving a chicken shawarma wrap and theirs looked good. It's a small place with take out and some seats. The service was friendly though they asked if I wanted the yogurt mint sauce and I said yes but received a different orange sauce with my wrap instead. That's ok, the wrap and the orange sauce were tasty. I'd stop in again. read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Sharif was super friendly and helpful as my friends and I were first timers . He explained the menu very well and informed us on different options and suggestions . The food was amazing , the Sharwarma wraps were a full on explosion of flavors upon the first bite . Besides the food being amazing and easily being a 10/10 , it was the customer service, the friendly welcoming of the staff that stood out the most . If you're in SD check this spot out for sure , they also play some great music . Most definitely coming back !! read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything we got was outstanding... lamb, chicken & hummus. Sauces were all excellent too. It's a takeout spot, hardly any seating onsite but the food is off the charts. Probably the best Mediterranean place I've found in San Diego. Try it!! read more

WOW, everything we ate here was incredible!!! Super fresh and flavorful food. It's probably one of the best Mediterranean food/kebabs I've ever had. We had a huge order for our group of 7, but they brought the food out to us in a very timely manner. I love the variety of sauces that they provided. Everyone who works there is so friendly and accommodating. The baklava (not pictured) is the perfect ending to our meal! read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Yum!!! I love all the different sauces - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would! Came here after the beach and was in the mood for something healthy. I was talking to the cashier and they said it's a fusion of Afghan Shwarma so I was very happy to try. I got their signature item the Ahkis's chicken Shawarma wrap. So amazing, especially with their Afghan salad they put in there. Very good and they are not stingy about the quantity. I also shared gyro fries with my buddy, and he loved them as well. I also tried their hummus and you could tell the hummus was fresh and made that day. My other buddy shared a kebab wrap and a chicken kebab bowl, which they both loved. We all agreed, this place was amazing and it didn't make you feel like crap after. Definitely coming back here again the restaurant was clean and the service was great, which is always helps ! read more

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Great food, tiny portions. Another sentence because yelp requires 85 character reviews. Seriously tiny portions though.

I just finished my food 5 min ago and had to give it a review. By far the best shawarma I've had. I got the akhis chicken shawarma and it was delicious and had a great price. I would've posted a picture but unfortunately I ate it so fast it would've been a pic of an empty wrapper. I would be coming here every week if I lived nearby. Will be coming back when I make another trip to San Diego for sure! read more

Decided to try out this spot I randomly came across and I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, the staff was super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the chicken kebab bowl and the chicken shawarma wrap, and both were so fresh and packed with flavor. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The best surprise? They had Dubai chocolate for dessert! I was so excited about that. Overall, food was so good!! I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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This is the best chicken over rice I've had on the west coast. The service is excellent too. This spot really never disappoints

Nothing is "Authentic" here unless you are running a Mexican Restaurant. A Mexican Tortilla instead of Genuine Arab Pita Bread Sandwich does NOT make Arab Food. This is no more than a burrito. LOL "Authentic my Ass, Authentic in Tiajunna perhaps. I'm an Arab, and I have NEVER seen Tortillas substituted for real Pita Bread. This place is a fraud! "Wrap" your head around that, why don't you? Arabs have never heard the word "Wrap." We have no Wraps. read more

Absolutely everything was 10/10. I can't recommend this place enough! You can truly tell everything is made fresh to order and amazing quality. Sharieff and Malik are the best! I can't rave enough about the amazing service. Will be coming back asap! read more

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This is a great place to grab take-out for a group meal. They use quality ingredients and cook it well. The meat isn't highly seasoned so timid eaters are safe. On the other hand, watch out for their green sauce as it has a serious kick that kids can't handle. read more

This spot is INCREDIBLE!! The food is out of this world, I can tell is high quality. All the sauces are to die for. I recommend the mint yogurt. My friend is very picky and they made her a wrap to order to accommodate her pick eating. Staff is professional, kind and authentic. I'll be back, perfect beach lunch. read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow. New addition to the neighborhood Akhis just opened up and it is GOOD. We got a chicken shawarma bowl and chicken skewer bowl. Bowl comes with yellow rice, onion/tomato combo, and the meat. A few pita triangles are thrown in too. White sauce and green spicy sauce can come on top or on the side-- we opted for on the side. Rice was so fresh, veggies were fresh, skewered chicken was cooked to perfection. Reminds me a lot of a Halal guys bowl-- but the rice is way better and so is the chicken. The skewer definitely had better portions/protein so I would get that next time. Seating: they have ~15 seats inside and outside combined. Bar stools at counters. No alcohol is served but they have drinks like Poppi, Topo Chico, and glass bottle cokes in their refrigerator. Parking: street parking only but it's not bad at all if you need it. Staff was super friendly. We walked by when they were opening and met the owner and he seems super nice too which is always a nice bonus to support a local small business. read more

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Best I've ever had. Periot. I don't need 85 words. Just know it's the best you will ever have.

Got the chicken shawarma bowl, was absolutely delicious. Probably the best shawarma plate I've had in PB -- totally worth the stop!

I had their Akhis chicken shawarma with a side of fries and they both tasted great. Good amount of chicken in the wrap and onions/tomatoes to freshen it up. Pricing is great and the food was pretty filling. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant if you're craving a wrap. read more

Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab - Akhis Chicken Shawarma Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Got the Chicken Schawarma Wrap. Delicious! I'll be back again for sure. Great Sauce options as well. Very friendly staff!

Super good food. Even better service. Ordered the chicken shawarma fries and loved them. Will definitely come back.