Amazing people amazing food. The beef is definitely the best one they have. Will come again

What a fantastic restaurant! Came here with my family and we all had an amazing time. The food was incredibly flavorful. We especially loved the spicy tomato sauce that came with the lamb. This is a family-owned business, and you can tell that they treat everyone who walks through their doors like family. Highly recommend to anyone in the area! read more

SO good! I don't make it out to Anaheim often, so was glad to try Al Baraka this time. We came on a Saturday, which lined up with one of their daily specials musakhan. The chicken was seasoned to perfection, but the star of the dish was the flatbread with deliciously caramelized onions and crunchy almonds. I've never had anything like it, and probably could've taken down five flatbreads on my own. Definitely give it a try! Ordered the fattoush salad, which complemented the chicken nicely, and they also provided a heaping plate of pickles and olives that I snacked on throughout dinner. Overall, wonderful food and a great experience. It felt like I was eating at a friend's house, the food was nourishing and delicious! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Fattoush salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Food was amazing Service was amazing Will definitely be back Prices were good I would recommend this restaurant to friends read more

My boyfriend discovered Albaraka from a food blog and wanted to try it out since we were in the area in SoCal. Inside is very homey and the staff are super friendly. We ordered a platter, yalanji, and muhammara, all to share. It was our first time trying Palestinian cuisine and everything was super delicious and fresh! The dishes also came with a side of flatbread and pickles and olives. Definitely would come back again to try other dishes when I'm back in the area! read more

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Very nondescript little restaurant in a strip mall. This place is the epitome of homemade dishes and comfort! They have certain specials on specific days as the preparation (and to do the dishes justice) is extensive for some dishes. Fridays and Saturdays they have mansaf and we were lucky enough to stop by on a Friday and got an order of the mansaf (easily shareable for 2-3 people if needed) and kibbeh. It comes with a bowl of extra yogurt sauce, and a small plate of olives, onions, and pickles. They also offer certain days with maqloubeh, musakhan, etc. The kibbeh needed to be fried a little bit longer but otherwise wasn't bad. My parents and I really enjoyed this, the lamb was cooked perfectly and very tender and the sauce had great complimenting flavor. Highly recommend people check this place out and bring your Arab and non-Arab friends to expand their palates! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mansaf and side of kibbeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Came back and this place has definitely cleaned up since I visited in 2024. Not sure if they changed the furniture but I like the layout of the restaurant and the comfy booths. The Friday/Saturday lamb mansaf special is so good. The meat practically falls off the bone and the rice is addictive. Still really generous portions with excellent flavor. It's a small business so don't expect super fast service, but the staff are clearly doing their best. Hope to come back and try more dishes! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mansaf comes with green onions, pickles, and olives - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Today went there with my friends for lunch. I haven't been there for a few months due to personal reasons. It was like going back home. It's not just the food, it's the feeling that you are eating real home made food. Try the kafta with tahini and rice, delicious!!! The hummus, tabbouleh, msakhan, yummmmmmm. I had to take a nap!!!!! I forgot to say thank you for the great service and teslam edaykeh em Shadi. read more

My Review is solely based off the Kousa and grape leaves. I ordered to go. Kousa and grape leaves --10/10 Customer service -- 1/10 Portion size -- 3/10 was wishing they added a bit more grape leaves to the dish... questionable The food was good, but the customer service was unacceptable. I noticed another Yelp reviewer ordered the same dish and received nearly double the portion size. I reached out to her and she confirmed it was only one order. When I called the restaurant to ask about the portion difference, they acted like they didn't understand me instead of addressing the issue. I then had my Arabic-speaking friend call. Once they realized she spoke Arabic, they raised their voices and yelled at her rather than trying to resolve the problem. Portion sizes and treatment should be the same for all customers. No effort was made to fix the issue, and because of this experience, I won't be returning. Price was $31.15 including tax. I'll just take my business to Al Sultan where for this particular dish the portions and price are much more reasonable. They are very rude tbh. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Olive plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Run don't walk to this restaurant for a truly authentic, homestyle Palestinian meal. Love that they have a rotating special entree of the day that you can feel the time and attention went into. We went on a Tuesday, so we got the stuffed grape leaves and koosa (squash). Outstanding! Muhammara, tabouli, and kibbeh as sides were all good too, with the muhammara being my personal favorite. Pita bread wasn't warm, which would be my only requested improvement. Also wish our water came in a glasses instead of plastic water bottles as I prefer not adding to the insane amount of plastic waste on earth. Food was a great value and the restaurant is beautifully decorated with traditional Palestinian touches. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Grape leaves and koosa (stuffed squash) with lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

The kebabs were out of this world -- sooooooo delicious! I was looking for a very legit fattoush salad (pomegranate and extra sour) and my boyfriend was just coming along for the ride, haha. We thoroughly enjoyed the kabobs (I ordered my salad with chicken) and he ordered the mixed grill plate. We forgot to take pictures... but trust us... the kufta was so well seasoned and the chicken was PERFECTLY cooked. I will definitely come back again and without a doubt try the other dishes on the menu! (LAMB dishes -- i'm looking at you!) read more

Had a great dinner here with friends. Food was very tasty (see pics for items). I don't recall all of them but I really liked the lamb rice dish (?Kabseh with lamb). Service was friendly and felt like I was at someone's house rather than a restaurant. Owner let our group stay late for our book club meeting after our meal which was much appreciated. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

We decided to try Al Baraka after seeing it all over TikTok, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! Our whole family went in curious -- and left completely impressed. Every dish tasted like my mom made it -- warm, comforting, and full of love. The flavors were authentic and perfectly balanced, and everything tasted so fresh and homemade. It honestly felt like we were sitting at a family dinner instead of a restaurant. We recommend the Mansaf, Moushakan. Cheese borek and the tabouli. The staff was heloful and friendly. There are daily specials in case you are craving something so call ahead to see what's happening. So glad TikTok - Natasha led us here -- we'll definitely be back with even more family next time! read more

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We came on Saturday and got the mshakhan (one of the specials) which came with a cucumber salad in yogurt and also got sambousek. The chicken in the mshakhan was a little dry and not as flavorful as I expected. But the bread it was served on, with those delicious caramelized onions made up for it. As long as I got a bite of everything, I felt pretty satisfied. With the sambousek I expected beef and cheese, so I think I misread the menu. They were just cheese. Delicious because it's a fried dumpling with cheese, but nothing special. For a drink, we got the bottle flavored sodas and they were solid. The owners were really friendly. The place was very clean, including the bathroom. I would come back. read more

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Restaurant located in Anaheim's Little Arabia area that serves primarily Palestinian food. I've only recently learned of the Little Arabia area (at least in name) recently and this spot is such a gem within the neighborhood. Great food at more than reasonable prices and generous portions. Oh and I think they do shawarma out front on Saturdays (not sure if they do it more often, but trompos were in full effect out front) The vibe here is like a small cafe/ family kitchen. The folks here treat you - as soon as you walk in the door - like familiar friends. There was a slight language barrier that wasn't a big deal, but it helped that the ordering style is through a touch screen at the counter with the person there help guiding our ordering. There were three of us and we were maybe a little over excited with ordering. The person helping us had to warn us that we may be ordering too much (which we did because we had lots of leftovers). We ordered: - Muhammara - dip made of walnuts, red bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, and breadcrumbs. Sweet and savory dip that I loved. My buddy wasn't a huge fan because they don't like red bell peppers in general. - Moutabal - wonderful roasted eggplant dip - great with the pita given to you - Mansaf (on the menu, there's a 'Friday', which I can only assume they don' t make this dish every evening. It's bone in lamb shank cooked in a yogurt sauce served with rice. Savory and delicious. Type of food that's right up my ally (I love stews) - Kufta (or kofta(?) with tomato sauce) - another savory, comforting food that is right up my alley. Great flavors here that soaks up into the potatoes as well as the meat patties - Shish Barak - meat filled dumplings served in a yogurt sauce/soup. More delicious comfort food in our large feast. Might be an obscure reference, but reminds me of a wonderful soup I loved at a now shut down spot named Spoon by H in Ktown-LA. I just absolutely love restaurants like this - essentially smaller mom/pop or family run type places that serve up what seem to be genuine representations of their cultures. A place that I wish was closer to me because I can see myself coming back often. In terms of parking, there is a lot allocated to this strip mall, but there are a lot of businesses so it gets pretty crowded. Depending on the time of day/night, it doesn't feel like you would an issue finding parking. read more

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Just had lunch here for the first time and I only have great things to say! We were greeted very nicely as soon as we walked in and the hospitality was very pleasant throughout the whole time we were there. The food is 10/10!!! I couldn't stop eating, everything was so flavorful and the meat was so tender and delicious. Highly recommend read more

Tried Albaraka for the first time and ordered the stuffed falafels, mansaf, fatteh, and musakhan, every single dish was outstanding. The mansaf was rich, tender, and packed with flavor. Great falafels!!!! The lamb fell apart effortlessly, and the tangy yogurt sauce over the rice was perfectly balanced. A true comfort dish done right. The fatteh was layered and delicious, with warm chickpeas, crispy bread, and creamy yogurt topped with pine nuts and spices. So satisfying and texturally perfect. And the musakhan? Easily one of the best I've had. The chicken was juicy and well-spiced, served over sumac-drenched onions and soft taboon bread. It tasted homemade in the best way. The staff was kind and welcoming, and the portions were generous. You can tell there's a lot of heart behind this place. Highly recommend if you're craving real Palestinian cooking. It's a gem! They have a good amount of seating and nice decor around and you can either order at a tablet in front or speak with staff. Truly made me feel like I was back visiting my family in the homeland! read more

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A hole in the wall in the heart of Little Arabia. This is my second time trying Palestinian Cuisine, and Albaraka exceded my expectations. Aside from great food, the service was also fantastic. The restaurant is small and welcoming and even has a side window for shawarma (definitely coming back for that) The man, who I assume is the owner, was very helpful with the menu when we were ordering, and attentive throughout our stay. We had two large entrees and two sides for less than $100, and between 4 people, we still had enough to take home. We ordered the shish barak and musakhan as our main dishes with a side of ground meat topped hummus and kibbeh. Our meals came with a serving of pita and a small dish of pickles and olives. The shish barak caught me by surprise, they are small, meat stuffed dough balls (think dumplings or ravioli) in a yogurt and herb sauce served w rice. Absolutely phenomenal. The Musakhan was also delicious. One thing to note is, because they are a small, family-owned business, their menu operates on a weekly rotation. We went on a Sunday and the Musakhan is a Saturday item. They say closed mouths don't get fed, and i was hungry, so i asked about it and luckily they were able to do it for us. I would recommend going on a Saturday though, or trying the Sunday special, i'm sure it's delicious as well. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Shish Barak, Mshakhan (Saturday Only), Hummus,Kibbeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Walla when I tell you the mansaf took me back to being a child on my grandfathers property in Palestine. I am a huge foodie and picky when it comes to Arabic food because if you experience home cooked Palestinian food it's hard to enjoy other Arabic cuisine. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. This was worth the hour drive from LA. Thank you for filling my heart and stomach read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mansaf - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

My dining experience at Al Baraka was spectacular to say the least. We had the grape leaves, the hummus, the yogurt dip, Kufta, Kibbeh Labanieh and the Musakhan. Each had such distinct flavors blending ingredients I've never had mixed before. All of the dishes were 10/10 and the Kufta was #1. The manager the night we came was very helpful and explained all the specials and meals. His recommendations came out to be everything he explained and more. He was so kind and gave us tea with and pound cake at the end of the meal for no charge. We overall had an amazing time and the restaurant was beautiful. So much art with history and beautiful messaging throughout. I highly recommend you come and bring a group. Was definitely a meal meant to be shared! read more

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Great food, service, clean, family oriented. The Labneh is the best I ever tasted, homemade. read more

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I really enjoyed the chicken kabobs with rice, hummus, and salad. So much flavor and the chicken was juicy! The kufta with the tomato sauce didn't have enough flavor for me but it was okay. It comes with pita bread and side of pickles and pickled veggies. read more

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Came here with my fiancé and it was an experience. Our waiter recommended dishes and we selected them. Very happy that we did! Everything was delicious! Deserves more love read more

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Excellent Arabic food, just like we have back home! We come all the way from Upland to eat here. The 45 minute drive is worth it. Some of the best falafel and kebab you will ever try! Service is quick and the restaurant is very clean. read more

Simply put ... WOW the flavors of the food were outstanding. Feels like you're eating at someone's home place is comfortable and staff very friendly will definitely be back and share with our friends read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Storefront - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Friends recommmendation on Mediterranean food. It was feature on Yelps Top 100 New eateries and wanted to check it out. Parking is extremely limited. The place also has a separate desert place right next to it and there's sort of like a Mexican stand right next to the front entrance Inside is is kind of small. You order either through kiosk or with the waiter. The kiosk has pictures of each. There's no water because they only serve bottle water and sodas are can. There are daily specials. Got the Friday Mansaf special and Lenti soup Little did I know that each serving is extremely huge. Similar to Dawa Kitchen so that's a place. Even the salad is huge. The rice is good and lamb is kind of rare but it's ok. Lenti soup is kind of oily and taste greasy. The mansaf comes with huge bread and side vegetables. Overall, highly recommend if you like big portions and Mediterranean food. read more

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Albaraka is so amazing words can't do it justice. The meat is so juicy and tender, the hummus creamy and full of flavor, the most moist falafel I've ever had. The staff is kind and helpful. I can't recommend enough, I dream of this meal. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Hummus, Falafel, Mansaf (Friday Special), Imlokhya - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

This is easily one of the best meals I've ever had. I asked the server for his recommendation and was recommended the Shish Barak, which was my favorite dish. The food was very comforting and full of flavor. The restaurant wasn't too busy when I went, but felt very lively and familiar. I recommend you try the place out! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - 6 Grape Leaves Kufta with Tomato Shish Barak - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Albaraka Restaurant is a cozy spot that serves authentic Middle Eastern food. My friend and I came here on a weeknight for dinner and it was empty. We were greeted upon walking in and the gentlemen who greeted us talked us through the menu. We decided to order the Moutabbal and Qidra to share. Our food came pretty quickly and was a good portion for two people to share. The Moutabbal was delicious -- it was smoky, smooth, and well-balanced. We enjoyed eating it with the pita bread. The Qidra was very good. This is the first time my friend and I tried it so we didn't quite know what to expect but we both enjoyed it. The lamb was tender and there were a lot of spices, making it a flavorful dish. There were whole cardamom pods in the dish and they are not the most pleasant to bite into, so I had to be a bit careful after I got two of them. Otherwise, it was a very good dish. Overall, giving Albaraka a 4/5. Food is good and the service is quick. The ambiance is okay. There isn't anything particularly positive or negative to say about the space. Would recommend others to try this spot if looking for Middle Eastern food. read more

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Went yesterday for the mansaf, it was very good. Their kibbeh is fire as well. There is also a shawarma stand within, though it may be a separate vendor. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Kibbeh hummus muhammarah shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Had the Monday special (Makluba) and kebab plate. The rice with the Makluba was so flavorful with delicious eggplant and cauliflower and the chicken was falling off the bone. Kebab meat was nice and juicy. Really hit the spot after a long day walking around Disneyland. Staff was friendly and it was easy to order. Loved trying something new and all the Palestinian decor. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Makluba (Monday Only), Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Really good hummus. Really good falafel, itself, but the sandwich was a bit sparse. It was just falafel, tomato, lettuce, tahini, and pickles. I want to try the daily specials but whenever I've tried to order it they said it wasn't ready. Maybe its just for dinner, not lunch. read more

Walked in this morning , was starving wanted to have a breakfast , both the lady and the gentleman were working , I asked the man for Mosabaha plate with tea, he went inside the kitchen and never showed back out , the lady came in to the table next to me who actually came after she took their order write it down, never took a look at me or even asked me if my order was take or if everything alright , I felt so ignored and waited few more minutes finally I left $2 on the table for the tea that I made myself and didn't even take one sip of it. Not GOOD service , this was my last visit for sure , there are other Arabic restaurants close by with better service , for me Service before the Food. Hope they correct this . read more

Food was AWESOME!! My kibbeh was not dry and the meat inside was nicely cooked with onions. The workers were so nice, and even gave me a lollipop at the end of my meal! Inside, there are paintings and pictures all over the wall. The booth design is beautiful and comfortable. I'd recommend visiting this Palestinian restaurant as soon as possible!! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

This is the best Ramadan buffet in Anaheim!!! With so many different choices for Iftar, very organized, the food kept flowing. I came here with my family, and we enjoyed every bite. The salads, hummos, mutabbal, the fasolieh (white beans in red broth) were out of this world. My family went crazy for the lamb and rice. I am vegetarian and had so many options to enjoy my self after fasting all day. Loved the atayef for dessert. The coffee was hot and delicious. They definitely thought about every little detail to have a very successful Iftar buffet. From the dates to break your fast to the very last bite of mloukieh, we felt that we went to someone's home to enjoy eating with them not a restaurant, this is so homie and delicious in a good restaurant setting. Service was impeccable. And the restaurant is very clean. In my opinion: Amazing Iftar! Great Ramadan spirit. 5 stars. I wish they were closer to my house read more

Went for the Ramadan buffet. Food was delicious , the owners seem very kind (felt like you were at family's house for dinner) and the ambiance was wonderful . Service on point. read more

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Love the vibes here! The music is just so perfect when eating authentic middle eastern food. It did take a little bit of a while for the food to be done. But overall, everything was pretty tasty.! The flavoring of food to me is mostly Jordanian but again Middle Eastern food is all the same. Just the spices are different. read more

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Excellent food! Excellent Service! A pleasure to dine here. We had the mensaf, egg plant, and a special chicken dish with spiced rice and salsa. The staff were so kind and even made this special dish for my husband. Truly appreciated the warmth and hospitality. Thank you so much for a memorable meal. Excited to go back during Ramadan! read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Mensef, egg plant, and chicken with spiced rice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

The only place to get authentic Jordanian food. The service is not always attentive because it's a small family owned restaurant. Home style meals rotating specials each day. Definitely worth checking out. read more

I tried their Shish Barak for the first time. I think my life is actually changed. The mint and savory yogurt sauce paired so well with the chewy, meat-filled dumplings. Haven't had a restaurant meal that blew me out of the water like this in a long time. Definitely going to come back and try other dishes. read more

Albaraka Restaurant - Shish Barak, pita, falafel, pomegranate juice, rice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California