We just catered with Tahina for our kiddo's park birthday at Jean Sweeney, and it was such a great…read moreexperience with great food! For about 80 people we ordered: 7 lbs of chicken schwarma 7 lbs of beef schwarma 10 pcs of lamb and beef kebab (to accommodate our halal guests) (100) falafels (3) 1/2 pans of saffron rice (80) pitas (4) dip trios (from their regular menu) Rumi thoughtfully helped me finalize the catering setup to make sense for our party with additional warmers and delivery for Alameda. Delivery was on-time and setup was swift. 10/10 would cater with them again. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food! Thank you, Rumi & Tahina team

Very good Mediterranean food with lots of options for proteins and sides. Much of the menu is…read moregluten-free and labeled as such. We really enjoyed the beef and lamb kebabs, salmon kebabs, and fatoush salad. The fries, eggplant dip, and chickpea salad were also standouts.

The Friday that I visited this restaurant, there was a marketplace being held on the sidewalk. I'm…read morenot sure if this made parking more of a challenge than usual. After waiting until 5pm. I was able to order the Muhammara dip, falafel, halloumi and pistachio baklava (they do offer walnut). My favorites were the muhammara, which was the richest version of this dip that I've ever had and the baklava. Regarding the dip, I wonder if they char the bell peppers to the extreme. Yum! The baklava was perfection even though they were only bite sized morsels. I definitely could do without either of the other dishes. Falafels had an off taste and the halloumi didn't have the crisp exterior I enjoy. Was the baklava overpriced ($7)? I'll let you be the judge. It was tasty. Here's What I Think...if you're in the neighborhood and want a quick bite, grab some baklava and muhammara.

Just to update everyone since there's no other signs…read more Already saw a few customers sad that they made the trip to them and they're closed They're out until August Make sure to come back in August to try their food again

10/10! Very cute small restaurant, with amazing atmosphere. Mufasa, who I assume was the owner, was…read moreour main server. I can tell how passionate he is about the food and he was proud we were trying new things. We went for a girls night and every person left satisfied and full. I had the salmon ravioli and chefs kiss! My friends love tiramisu, and I'm not a fan of it because I don't like coffee, but I had about four bites of it because I couldn't stop going back for more, I wish I ordered my own. I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu.

Lovely evening celebrating my son's graduation from SFSU!…read moreHis choice of venue and it did not disappoint! Everything was delicious from plate to plate. We started with apps, garlic toast with special Marinara, asparagus wrapped in Filo , beets sprinkled with feto. For dinner we shared the entrees family style which was a delight! Buscatini with chicken, eggplant and lamb, stipe bass with white sauce, palella with seafood. Bucatini and sauce was delicious. The chicken that topped it was a bit dry. Eggplant was good! The lamb was a bit gamey tasting. My son thought it was from New Zealand as their lamb taste is more prominent. Stripe bass with white sauce and veggies good! We wanted salmon but it was sold out. Palella was flavorful and enjoyable. Everything on this plate cooked just right! To continue the celebration we ate dessert! Crème brûlée, raspberry sorbet, chocolate crème. Delectable and hit the spot finish :-) Thank you Asena for capping off a beautiful day with tantalizing our tastebuds.

Delicious, healthy food and fair prices. The space is small but they have an outdoor dining area. I…read morewould definitely recommend this spot if you want an affordable, filling meal that's healthy. And it's in the heart of alameda so you can walk around the other shops

My friend and I had the new item: cheesesteak wrap with waffle fries and drinks…read more The wraps were huge and very tasty & filling for the money. The waffle fries were plenty. The restaurant was very busy for a Thursday lunchtime. Most were for to-go meals.A few people ate inside or outside the restaurant and their meals looked very good! The service is typically normal for this type of restaurant. The ambiance is a simple Mediterranean style no frills decor. We came mainly for the food and fellowship between two long time friends. We came to this restaurant a few times last year. We plan to return when our cravings are high for Q Halal food!

Great spot for lunch if you love quantity! They really loaded my bowl up which was awesome. Their…read morechicken shwarma is very delicious and tender, so I highly recommend that one! Downside is that I felt like everything was too salty so I did struggle finishing my bowl. I'd hope they tone down the saltiness in the near future!

I was so bummed to find out my favorite fast casual spot in downtown Alameda has closed its doors…read morefor good! I was in the area looking to grab a bite before heading to Southie to catch the Hawks manhandle the Niners. As usual, the restaurant that I always look to forward to visiting is Hummus Republic. Once I found some parking around the corner, I was happily skipping down the block towards the entrance, until... The place was dark, and no one was inside. I had to do a double take to make sure it wasn't one of the scheduled closed days. Sure enough, it was not. There was also no signage on the window or any mention of a vacation or emergency. It was just... closed. As I looked inside, I noticed some furniture and decor had already been removed, so I knew it was beyond the point of no return. In any event, it is indeed a dark time for me, as I frequented Hummus Republic quite often. Yes, I know it is a chain, but the nearest one that I know of now is all the way in Livermore near the outlets. Honestly, it's not completely a shock though, as this particular location was often empty, and I also heard that rent is quite high. There are also alternative Mediterranean shops in the vicinity, such as Tahina and Q's, but none of them combine the level of freshness, convenience and overall value as Hummus Republic. Although it's a lazy comparison used a zillion times before, just think of Hummus Republic as the Chipotle of Mediterranean fare. Depending on who you get serving you, portions can range from large to absolutely gargantuan. It's no exaggeration when I say that a single bowl serving is pretty much enough for both lunch and dinner. Coming from a pig like yours truly, that is saying a lot! Sadly, this exact address also seems to have a high turnover rate, as I have seen a myriad of various businesses sprout up there in recent years. Hopefully the next tenant will provide something to fill the inevitable void. RIP Hummus Republic! You will be sorely missed! The only thing that improved my mood after witnessing this sad news was watching the Hawks absolutely mollywhop the Niners. :‑D

Used to go to the Troy in Berkeley, but this one is closer to bowling, food is out fast, and the…read morestaff is super nice! My go-tos are either the gyro wrap or Impossible wrap with Greek fries, all slathered in their green hot sauce. Just roll up with a dump truck and pour the green sauce in my mouth, it's that good.

I remember loving Troy so much, but I fear it's not the same anymore. While still decent, it's no…read morelonger memorable. Tbh, the best thing was the fries. Serving size for everything is very fair and it is priced well, but flavor seems to be lacking now. The lamb tasted dry/old.

Absurdly underrated! away from main streets so definitely a local IYKYK -- the food, the service,…read morethe view, everything is superb & it's family owned Personal Recommendation: Moroccan Saffron rice with chicken breast & caramelized onions OR Moroccan Saffron rice with Kefta & caramelized onions PAIRED WITH a Moroccan Mint lemonade!

Pros: nice portions and options, friendly greeting, good water view…read more Cons: background music of some type needed, interior is old and in desperate need of a refresh, service is lacking

Decided to come here one day after my dentist appointment. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap for…read morepick up. It's a good size for the price, the chicken is very tasty and I really liked the garlicky sauce thing that came with it. Would definitely come back here the next time I'm craving another shawarma. Service was friendly too!

Honestly crazy good value. I wasn't too hungry but my friends wanted to go out and eat so I got a…read moremini wrap and it was the perfect portion. Food comes quick and tastes great. Feels authentic and doesn't break the bank. 7.8/10

I've been going to Park Street Tavern for many years, and I'm never disappointed. What I appreciate…read moremost is that they clearly care about more than simply serving great food and drinks. They make their customers feel genuinely welcomed, comfortable, and appreciated. That welcoming atmosphere seems to bring people together. Customers are more relaxed, friendly, and open to chatting with one another, which creates a sense of community that you don't find everywhere. There's something really special about that--and it's exactly why I keep coming back and bringing my friends with me. Park Street Tavern feels less like a place I simply go to eat and more like a place I'm always happy to return to.

I can't believe it took me so many years to come here! I thought it was a tavern like a bar. That's…read morewhy I never ventured in. But recently I came with two of my girlfriends and was blown away by how wholesome the menu is! Plus on the menu it says they only use butter, olive oil and beef tallow! No seed oils! All the good food digested so peacefully. What a hidden gem! The waitress was so helpful and pleasant. Everyone seemed in such good spirits there. The restaurant was pretty full. It was clean and ambiance is comfortable and it's very lovely inside, had a reminiscent decor of old-time restaurants.

Mago Laso & chicken Sharma…read more Both were really delicious I ordered to go the staff were very attentive They have a few chairs for to go order to wait I look forward to trying other menu items the Sharma wa served warm w the salad on the side all 3 sauce on the side were good With the sharma

5/5 for service! Very attentive & friendly…read more 4/5 for food. Portions are large. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate & beef plate. Chicken was seasoned better to me, meat moist. However I wasn't a huge fan of the salad I opted for as the side. It was over seasoned with whichever herb or seasoning they used, oregano maybe.