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    Al Forat Market

    4.6 (117 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Our dinner
    Pete S.

    So I told my friends to come here because I thought this place was Rose market. But apparently, I made a mistake because I didn't know they had burned down and rebuild. Well, regardless I told them to buy steak, koobideh, chicken, veggies, Jalapeño and it did NOT disappoint. Everything was delicious even the lavish piece under the meat was delish. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the canned hummus and babagnoush. Other than that we had a great meal. It did take awhile but totally worth it. I like to add that their grillrd tomatoes were done perfectly. We will be back!

    Kim l.

    Decided to give this place a try since we were having a family dinner. Called in my order and picked up half an hour later. I didn't realize the hummus and baba ghanoush were canned so I skipped those. My order was ready when I arrived. Koobieh: 3/5 meat was undercooked in the middle and had strong lamb flavor. Chicken skewers: 5/5 well cooked, flavorful. Not dry. Veggies: 5/5 good! Rice: generous portions. They have lots of lavash with the meat. $62 for 5 koobideh, 2 chicken, 2 rice.

    2 chicken kebab with grilled veggies and bread.
    David G.

    Working out here, we came for lunch. Food is cooked fresh. Tastes great. Nice char on the food gives it extra flavor. Good price too!

    Beef and Lamb kebab, chicken kebab, and chicken skewers
    Susan Z.

    Soooo delicious for an amazing price! Called in advance for pickup and was told it'd take 25 minutes. Parking is very limited in the front but you can try for street parking around the corner of the storefront. Beef and Lamb Kebab - on the drier end compared to the chicken skewers, but so good! Lamb taste wasn't very strong. Chicken Kebab - this grew on me as I ate more of it. Lots of flavors in this one! Chicken Skewer - Super juicy, but also so salty! Really nice char on this one, the edge was crispy! I like the variety and had a hard time picking my favorite type of kebab. I also love that they provide bread as well. I used some of my own Toom garlic sauce to eat with the bread and it was phenomenal. Will definitely be back!

    Allister D.

    This one was pretty tough for me because I was either going to give this place a 2 or 3 star review. I came inside and the place was empty. Shelves were empty, the entire meat freezer was empty, and there was no one around. It was ghost town basically. Other than about six fans spinning around, that's it. I was waiting around but no one came out. Suddenly, I see a guy who just sits down in his chair, texting, etc. I call to him for some assistance and he just looks at me with confusion. I tell him I'd like to order some food and that I need help in the front and he slowly walks over to me and oddly takes my order as if he doesn't understand anything I'm saying. It was a weird experience I'd say. My order came out fresh: 1 beef koobideh, 1 chicken breast tikka, 1 mixed vegetable, and lavash. They ran out of rice so bread was my only choice. The food was delicious and the meat was juicy. This was a solid price at $16 so there's complaining here. Sure, the food is good but the market itself is empty with no groceries. The desserts even look old; not sure how fresh these were. I'm still debating whether to come back or not...

    Chicken kabob and chicken skewers with lavash breads
    Arvind S.

    Really really solid (halal) chicken kebabs at such nominal prices. I'm rating it 4 for the food and taste but it's absolutely 5 for value for money. Prices have increased slightly from the menu listed last on Yelp (by around 50 cents) but incredible value, no kidding. For the price, you get the kebab and a whole lavash bread with it. Probably not enough for a whole meal but accompanied with some additional carbs, it's a perfect post workout meal at a great price. Marination is good, it's a little mild for me at times from whatever I've tried thus far but that's totally okay. I've tried the chicken kabob, the chicken skewers and the spicy Lahori chicken tikka and I'd rate all of them 4/5. The halal chicken was good, tender enough. Usually the oil falls off on the lavash bread and the bread becomes a little soggy which actually makes it taste good. They sell rice separately but I've never gotten that. Order ahead because they typically take 25 minutes to have it ready and also don't take order 30 minutes before closing, so don't leave it too late. Cash discount so carry cash if possible. Parking available outside. It's inside a supermarket so it's only takeout of course. I've never shopped at the supermarket itself, only been here to pickup the halal food. I think it's family owned. I will keep coming back for those post workout pickups

    Beef lamb combo, chicken

    Walked in here by accident and almost missed it!!! This place looks empty and a bit rundown from the outside. Inside, the store was nearly empty and stocked with only very basic Middle Eastern items. I was craving kabobs, but it was hard to find someone to take the order at first. Eventually, I found the guy sitting in the back and placed the order. I ordered the spicy Lahori kabob along with ground beef and lamb kabobs, plus vegetable kabob. The grilling was a bit overdone and slightly burnt! And it wasn't charcoal-grilled as expected based on the photos. Still, the overall flavor was great and the portions were generous.

    Koobideh kabobs with rice and grilled vegetables
    Tamar L.

    Super tasty kabobs. Koobideh kabob was well spiced and expertly grilled. Veggies were fantastic. Rice was undercooked, which can happen sometimes -- might have been an off day. They don't offer hot sauce, but luckily the grilled tomatoes were big and juicy enough to accompany the kebab so it wasn't dry. Take out only. Ordering by phone was seamless and my food was ready when I arrived 15 min later.

    Chicken, grilled veggies, lamb, steak with rice.

    I drive by Al Forat on my daily commute from work. Upon my surprise, it had nothing but good reviews. The pictures alone looked amazing and was enough for me try for myself. I ordered an order of the steak, lamb, and chicken with grilled veggie and rice. It was 10/10. Incredibly fairly priced and the food tasted so authentic and fresh.

    Very tasty meat. Great service.
    Anastasiia P.

    Very tasty meat. Great service. The meat is soft and the marinade is very tasty. I often buy lunch here.

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    Harvey K.

    I am always in search of great Middle Eastern food. Recently, I came across a few pictures of Al Forat Market that intrigued me. Further research revealed that they cook their food over charcoal, which is rare since most restaurants/establishments use gas grills instead. That's it, I'm sold. I came here on 07/30/2022 at around 4:45 pm. It was a bit hard to find since they occupy a tiny space near the southeast corner of Wolfe and El Camino Real. The owner was taking an order over the phone when I walked in. I took the time to look around and found the interior to the clean. On the left side, there was a fridge storing all kinds of homemade desserts. Several shelves full of Middle Eastern items took up the middle space. In the back, there was a small meat counter selling beef, lamb, and veal. The owner greeted me after hanging up the phone. He was friendly and soft spoken. I later found out he was from Iraq and has been running this market for about two years. After I placed my owner, he and one of his relatives went straight to work. Here's what I got: - Beef and Lamb Kebabs (x4) - Chicken skewers (x4) - Lahori Chicken Tikka (x2) - Barg (x2) - Grilled vegetables (x2) My order came with three servings of lavash and a bag of herb and mixed green salad. The total was a very reasonable $75 (I got an extra bag of lavash too). My order was ready at the time promised. Everything was packaged neatly. The food was absolutely fantastic, even after a 45-minute drive home! All the meats were well flavored, tender, and juicy. The kebabs, made with beef and lamb, were not gamy at all. The chicken skewers and barg (sirloin steak), marinated with saffron and other spices, were very flavorful. The Lahori chicken tikka had a nice hint of spiciness. The portions were very generous. We had enough for three meals. If you are looking for great Middle Eastern food that is delicious and inexpensive, look no further! They have definitely earned my business going forward. 5 stars! BONUS MATERIAL: - There are parking spots out front. - Major credit cards accepted.

    Robert C.

    Chicken kabob $3.99? Ground beef and lamb mixed kabob $3.99? Get out of here! Only a handful of parking spots in front of the market. Only been here once, during midafternoon weekday. Ordered the chicken kabob, the beef/lamb kabob, and the vegetable kabob. 30 minute wait despite no others waiting in front of me. Next time call ahead. Kabobs come with a layer of bread on the bottom, and the meats covered by aluminum foil. We took them home to eat. 10 minutes later back at home, we immediately eat the meats with cooked basmati rice. The chicken kabob is very dry, as all the juices are soaked into the bread, and bread and kabobs don't go well together. The beef/lamb kabob is juicier, probably 90% beef with little lamb taste. The vegetable kabob with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes is on the blackened side, with a strong charcoal taste. Overcooked. Meals come with a salad, mostly parsley, with some mixed lettuce. End up tossing half of the salad as inedible, even to the wife who eats all types of greens. Despite the shortcomings, got to give 4 stars for incredible value alone. Well worth it if you can figure out how to back out onto traffic on busy Fremont Ave, making a left turn without bumping up your auto insurance rates.

    Riwaj B.

    One of the best kebabs in bay area. They make all kebabs fresh to order inside in their kitchen and is super affordable. Dining restaurants charge $35 for the amount of meat you can get for $10-12. They also give free bread with the kebabs. Absolute gem. Parking is limited. Only one feedback i want to add is for them to add mint chutney on side.

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    One goes to AlForat for takeout- and one won't be disappointed! Delicious meat and vegetables. Will continue to come back !

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    The food is absolutely amazing & underpriced. Such great servings & no carbs. I will gladly be back.

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    I learned from a friend who catered here. The kabobs are really juicy and good. Will def come back again

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    The kebabs were amazing! We ordered a variety and did not have a single bad bite. I can't wait to go back!

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    Amazing food great price and super friendly owner! Love getting this on night I don't want to cook!!!

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    Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

    Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$

    I came here last Friday during the afternoon to try their kabob. Coming in, it felt like a…read moremodernized middle eastern bbq shop. It's like a cross between a western style bbq joint and a middle eastern twist with its meats and food. Turns out, this place is mainly an Afghan restaurant! It's half eatery half a butcher shop for people to come and purchase fresh meats for some home cooking. In fact, I watched a lot of people coming in and ordering meats to go. I ordered their chili lamb kabob which was tender and juicy. It had lots of flavor from the spices but enough to where it wasn't overwhelming. I ordered it on top of a pillow of rice which was fluffy and buttery textured. It was delicious. There are sauce bottles to pair with the meats which is my favorite part. I really liked their white creamy yogurt sauce mixed with their red house chili sauce. It gave my lamb meat so much flavor and some heat. I loved my order and will definitely order two next time. I also want to try their steaks. They take their time grilling their meats so orders can take a short while. It's worth it for sure. No complaints here but I do wish they played some light music in the background for some ambiance. Things can be real quiet in here so it can be awkward dining in. Other than that, I really like this place and will be back for more.

    As noted before, this has the best kabobs & hamburgers; both are a cut above anyplace else. I…read morethink the meat is ground on site. I mentioned before the rice has a scent and flavor beyond jasmine or basmati. The French fries are crisp & fresh. The flat bread is tender. The menu has expanded and is more flexible. A new gem is the lentil soup; creamy & exotically spiced without being too much so. It is not the least expensive place, but you get more than you pay for. Tayyibaat remains our go-to splurge.

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    Meat Time

    4.4
    (277 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$$

    I am so glad I returned to Meat Time to give it another try, though it took me too long to do so (3…read moreyears!). I don't know when Meat Time started offering AYCE options besides a la carte, but with their new pricing and portions, it is incredibly good value for phenomenal meat quality and options. This feels like a legitimate Japanese yakiniku experience. My husband commented that the meat tastes like it came from a butcher and not from Costco (no offense to Costco). I already thought Meat Time offered good quality meat previously, but their service and pricing needed a revamp when I first tried it years ago and I'm glad to see the changes. We recently came here for a weeknight dinner and walked in with no problems. It was actually fairly empty, so I'm curious how the crowds are during peak times. Besides a la carte, they have two AYCE tiers, $54 base and $72 premium. I think both are good options. It just depends on what kind of meat you're feeling like eating, and yes, they do have Japanese wagyu. They have a good selection of meats as well as some seafood and a list of rotating specials of meats and kitchen items. They also have a nice selection of appetizers and sides as well as an impressive sauce selection. Our server let us try all of them and we thought all of them were delicious in their own way, but I would agree that the golden egg yolk and green onion sauces, which are their most popular ones, stood out. I also enjoyed the house yakiniku sauce provided at the table. We tried the premium AYCE on our visit and honestly, we thought everything we tried was amazing. One of the current specials is the zabuton meat, and that actually was our favorite of the night, though I think it's hard to go wrong with any of the meats. Happy hour is all day from Monday through Thursday, late evening from Friday through Sunday. They also have a free membership you can sign up for that gets you $5 off for every $100 you spend. The servers were friendly and attentive during our visit. Food was excellent. I have no complaints. We both walked away from our meal very satisfied and definitely will come back. Meat Time easily will be our go-to restaurant for Japanese yakiniku, and I highly recommend it!

    Meat Time is soooo good! My favorite Japanese BBQ place in the South Bay!…read more Plenty of parking (although there are no lights and it gets really dark). We stopped by on a Monday night and got seated right away. Me and my group got premium AYCE and thought it was such great quality for the price. Favorite meats I recommend: - Hotate Scallop - Ootoro Kalbi - Kainomi - Beef tongue The time limit is 90 minutes and last call is at 75. Service was great and our server was very attentive!! They also have happy hour Monday through Thursdays.

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    10 Butchers Korean BBQ

    10 Butchers Korean BBQ

    4.3
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$$

    I've eaten here multiple times, and the quality has been consistently excellent. The meats are…read moreincredibly fresh, tender, and full of flavor, especially the premium cuts that are grilled right at your table. The banchan is fresh, plentiful, and pairs perfectly with the BBQ. The service is attentive and professional without feeling rushed, and the restaurant has a modern, upscale atmosphere that's great for date nights, celebrations, or dinner with family and friends. While it's definitely on the pricier side, the quality of the food, presentation, and overall dining experience make it worth it. If you're looking for one of the best Korean BBQ experiences in the South Bay, 10 Butchers is an easy recommendation. I'll definitely be back!

    Place was decorated to be more of an upscale place with darker color interior. Seated at one of the…read morebooths and it felt somewhat cramped. Service was excellent, kind of. The server cooks the BBQ for you. Initially it felt awkward with the waiter parked at our table giving us practically no privacy. when the table next to us were seated and the waiter bounced back and forth between the two tables, it got slightly better. Had similar experience in Korea but there the waitress would give us space and only stop by for a minute to set things up or to flip the meat. The banchan was great. One good thing with the waiter being there all the time is that getting refill of the banchan was easy. The meat quality was top notch. I would skip the samgyeopsal and try the pork jowl next time. Yes, pretty sure we will be back. The one disappointment was the mul-naengmyon. When in Seoul, one of our best meal was cold naengmyon with BBQ. The soup was so refreshing, it was just amazing. Not here. It was practically dry. Thus the 1 star deduction. Tipping practice was POS thingy that was left on the table, waiter stepped away. Very nice. It is expensive, but I think it is worth a visit or two, particularly for special occassions.

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