The food: 5 Stars Service: 5 Stars…read moreAmbiance: 5 Stars Management: 6 stars - yes! The owner/manager went the extra mile at every turn to connect with my wife and I. He was awesome. Food is outstanding.

Amazing portions and really friendly service! The food was also super flavorful and well worth the…read moreprice. The actual restaurant itself has a side entrance and the banquet hall is facing the parking lot.

$30 for two rice bowls w/ protein, olives, hot sauce…read more Great for a post workout meal! If you eat the whole bowl you will be super full, or if you save part of it you will have another meal Prolly been here at least 15x now, every time has been wonderful. Can't go wrong with chicken, fish, shrimp, or beef Vegan options available! I did like the garbanzo beans and they carry a lentil soup. Closed tuesdays ============ One of the most consistent spots for amazing and filling food! Some favs - all their meats are marinaded! #6 chicken bowl - comes with cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, white sauce, + hot sauce (but it's not spicy for me) White fish is cooked wonderfully for a nice crisp outside with tender inside Ribeye is cut a little smaller, but the flavor is there and it is well seasoned Shrimp is also a tasty contender (not huge shrimp, but not teensy tiny) and not plasticky Whether you go with a filling rice bowl, a baguette (soft and chewy), their wrap which is like a bigger version of their "Turkish taco", the taco variety which comes with soft, pliable bread.. cannot go wrong here at all. Kunufe I fell in love with, really enjoy the smaller size that's available for less guilt. Comes with cheese and a not too sweet syrup for a nice sweet, salty sensation. Hot sauce Bae loves it, it's a bit tangy for me Green olives Also a bit tangy for me , but bae loves as well Spinach feta pastry with potato I tried a sample of this and it blew my mind. I'll need to get more when I come back in. Not greasy and it was flakey and I'm drooling thinking of it. There are seats and tables available, but it gets a bit warm inside during the day. At night is no issue. The owner is always friendly and welcoming! Thank you for sharing your food with everyone!! (I swear a wrote a review for this spot..o.o)

I came here on a whim, mainly because I needed dinner after getting gas at Costco. When I entered…read moreit was pretty empty. The menu sounded very interesting. I haven't had this kind of food before and wanted to try it out. The gentleman behind the counter was very attentive, was very helpful in explaining everything on the menu. So I decided to order the wrap. With Lamb. And the flavor was outstanding and I thought it was very good. It had a very rich umami flavor that I could not quite explain that left me wanting more. The dining area was rather sparse. With a large television, but. It wasn't showing anything at the time, considering that it was at a slow point. But I would definitely be coming back to try some of the other items.

Great service, amazing food! Everything was awesome and delicious!…read moreThe tea and baklava was cherry on top! As a tea love I can say this one one of the best teas I've ever had!

Everything was delicious and that black tea in the end…read moreService is nice If you looking for traditional food it's here!

As a homegrown American, this here is by FAR one of the greatest establishments to ever touch our…read moresoil. I have an excruciating addiction for this food. People working here are always patient & helpful. I love it, I love it with all my heart, I tell everyone I can about it. Ikram Grill will forever hold a special place in my heart

I went to Ikram Grill a few years ago and had a great experience. I made a mental note to myself…read morethat if I was in the area again, to stop by and give this place another try. I happened to be in the Fountain Valley yesterday afternoon and had a hankering for some good Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food. I wasn't even hungry at the time but thought, what the heck? Let's go for it! I went with the basic, #1 Mixed Doner Wrap ($14.29). It comes with chicken and beef. They paint or squirt on a selection of house sauces such as hummus, tahini, garlic mayo, hot sauce, yogurt...and I think I'm leaving a few out. You pick and choose which ones you want on your handmade creation. They also offer tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage and a spicy pickle concoction. I went around the world and had some of each. The hot sauce and pickles were the standout and definitely kicked it up a notch. Let me tell you, it's a FLAVOR BOMB. Super delicious with fresh high quality ingredients. The staff is very nice too and I even got a piece of baklava ($1.50) on the way out the door. I'm already trying to figure out when I am going back. 5-Stars all the way.

Every time we visit Costa Mesa, this Mediterranean restaurant is a must-stop for us. We've been…read moreloyal customers for years, and it's always a pleasure to return. The service is one of the many reasons we keep coming back. The servers recognize us and greet us like old friends, making every visit feel warm and personal. What makes this place even more special is that it's a family-owned business. The owners are often present, personally welcoming guests and ensuring everyone has a great dining experience. Their hospitality creates a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers returning time and time again. My go-to meal is the Boneless Chicken Kabab served with basmati rice and a fresh Mediterranean salad. The chicken is incredibly flavorful, well marinated, and cooked to perfection every single time. I honestly don't know their secret, but the chicken is always juicy and tender, never dry like many other kabab places we've tried. Consistency is hard to find and they absolutely nail it. Another favorite of ours is the Koobideh Combo, which includes both Beef and Chicken Koobideh Kababs served with Mediterranean salad and your choice of basmati rice or rice mixed with lentils and raisins. The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and every bite is satisfying. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and service. It's no surprise that so many customers become regulars. The restaurant is usually packed during lunchtime, which speaks volumes about its popularity. We typically arrive around 11:30 AM to beat the lunch rush and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience. If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food, friendly service, generous portions, and great value, this place is definitely worth a visit. It's one of those hidden gems that keeps us coming back every time we're in Costa Mesa.

Came in today at 1 pm. I was pretty disappointed with my experience here. I ordered the chicken…read moreshawarma plate, and the portion of chicken was surprisingly small, just a few tiny strips compared to a huge mountain of rice. It honestly felt like the plate was mostly rice rather than a chicken shawarma plate. As well the pita bread does not seem freshly made but packaged taken out of a bag from a market. The hummus and tzatziki were also very watery and lacked the texture I expected. I tried the cucumber refresher as well, which was okay, but it had a noticeable tap-water taste that made it less enjoyable. What bothered me most was the service. When our server asked if everything was okay, I politely mentioned that there was very little chicken on my plate. Instead of acknowledging my concern, offering an explanation, or trying to make it right, he simply walked away. Why ask how everything is if you're going to ignore the answer? Unfortunately, I left feeling like I basically paid for a plate of rice. I was full, but mostly because of the mountain of rice, not because I received a satisfying chicken shawarma meal. Between the portions, watery sauces, and dismissive service, this was a disappointing experience.

+5/5 Food and hookah…read morewere both good . Live music on a Sunday was great from 7pm - peaceful oud and instrumental music set the mood for dinner Had the Bei platter - all the meats were delicious. Their toum was great . Negative points for not making their own pita bread or at least sourcing higher quality pita. The bread served here feels like grocery store white pita. Hookah was delicious service was friendly . It's on the backside of EZ Kabab Had a good experience will come back

I ordered flatbread Zater was amazing…read moreChese was good Meat doesn't taste good I told the waitress about that

Delicious Uyghur Uzebekistan food in Socal! I didn't know there was one here. After having Manti…read morejuicy dumplings for the first time at Navat in LA I had to find a spot closer to home. Manti dumplings are like a deluxe version of Xiaolongbao juicy dumplings and are time consuming to make so it's a treat to have it here. Immediately when you enter Dolan's you are transported to Central Asia with their beautiful decoration and vibey music. Their manta dumplings with crispy chili oil (same as Manti), baked pie, and honey cake and baklava were particularly delicious. Will definitely be coming back when we are craving their unique Uyghur Uzbek flavors not found anywhere else in Orange County!

Chinese and Turkish all meet when you're at Dolan's. They make hand cut noodles, whole lamb kebab,…read morevegetarian options and so much more. The ambiance is gorgeous with beautiful fixtures and the mood is set to transport you to a whole other world. The service was great when we came and the food came out piping hot. We ordered the following: Uyghur Naan-10/10 (delicious! made to ordrr. order this first since it takes 15-20 mins) Uyghur Polo-8/10 (fragrant, but felt like it needed something. lamb looked dry but was tender) Taranchi Lagman-8/10 (noodles had a delicious chew but a little oily) Overall, all the dishes were good but felt like it was a little oily? I would definitely come back to try other dishes.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read more Ambient 5/5 I recommend it Salad so fresh Chicken tenders.

So glad we found this place! Amazing, unique, and delicious food and drink, comfortable seating…read morewith upbeat music, and friendly service. We tried the Beruk beef and loved it. Watch out, it's crispy and hot! Even after 10 minutes, the beef inside is still hot. Amazing. The Lamb sandwich was also excellent, it's not your everyday American sandwich, special bread that's size of my wife's face. Inside, with generous amount of high quality lamb, deliciously combined with vegetables, and it came with a salad! The Dzezva coffee was excellent as well. Served with classical Turkish style silverware that's super cool, coffee was small, strong and a bit grainy.

I've spent years looking for a great Iskander plate and finally found an amazing one! I'm in…read moreheaven it's soooo delicious! We used to go to a place that closed down and I've been searching for a replacement! My husband (vegetarian) got a falafel wrap and probably the best he's ever eaten. This is a hidden gem for sure! Only criticism is that it took 25 minutes to get his wrap! They need to work on that...

Honestly not bad if you're craving a shawarma/lahmajun wrap! The wrap itself was very well…read moreconstructed and had lots of veggies and a good amount of sauce for balance. My meal came with fries and a drink. I will say my Coke Zero was quite flat and very sugary, could be something wrong with the soda machine that day. The fries were good and had a bit of paprika seasoning, but definitely lacked salt and needed a dipping sauce accompaniment. My friend ordered the falafel plate and they really pack it in there - huge volume of food. We ordered on a kiosk, so limited interactions with the staff. He did offer us a sample of their cacik and hummus. Both were delicious! He also really pushed me to take some bagged sauces (ketchup/mayo/mustard) with the fries - a good recommendation. The stall is one of many in the food hall. Lots of tables and other food options and it doesn't feel like they compete that much. Simple table decor and I believe you bus your own table here. The bar nearby serves drinks that you can take anywhere in the establishment.

We were looking for a middle eastern style place to eat and settled in Persian/Iranian at Darya…read more We were seared quickly and our server, who was very friendly, approached and offered drinks and appetizers. We ordered an order of dolmeh to start. For main course we ordered Darya salad, and koobideh kabob plates. The dolmeh were warm and delicious, the salad was big enough for three of us to share and was very good. I especially liked the chunks of sliced dates in the salad. The koobideh meat came out hot, was well seasoned and also very tasty! The plate came with two kabobs and a side of basmati rice! The portion was so large I could only eat one of the kabobs. Had the second one the next day for lunch!! Score!!! The only thing I wish was that they had something spicy to add to the dish, but no luck on that! Sorry no pics!!

I don't usually leave reviews, but Darya was too good not to. From the moment we walked in,…read moreeveryone was so welcoming and friendly. The restaurant has a really nice atmosphere elegant without feeling stuffy. The food was incredible. Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The kebabs were perfectly cooked, the rice was fluffy, and the tahdig was hands down one of my favorite parts of the meal. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The service really made the experience even better. Our server was attentive, checked in on us at the right times, and made us feel well taken care of without hovering. This was easily one of the best Persian meals I've had in Orange County. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending Darya to my friends and family.