I have been eyeing this place for a while so headed over for lunch while passing by. I ordered the…read morechicken mendi with rice and salad- no bread because I can't eat gluten. I used Google Translate to help me get that part right. The owner and employee were super nice and friendly and we got it figured out. The food was so, so good. The chicken was insanely tender and flavorful and it came with an amazing garlic sauce and a spicey green sauce. I wish I took a picture before but I couldn't resist digging in. Picture I posted is after I ate half!! I will be back to support these guys for sure. Amazing food!

Been driving by this place for ages, read tasty reviews and finally stopped to check it out. I…read morewanted to order the grilled chicken but it's a 30 minute wait so I opted for the chicken mendi instead. Two chicken quarters on a bed of basmati rice, a side salad and condiment cups of a green hot sauce and a white garlic sauce. They also gave me a cup of complementary tea which was slightly sweet and smelled of warm spices like cinnamon and clove. The chicken was delicious, the rice brightly colored yellow and fragrant. I liked how the salad balanced against the richness of the spices in the chicken and rice. Their sauces pair nicely with the food as well, making each bite even more full of flavor. Don't let the simple exterior fool you. There is magic and smells that waft behind that takeaway window. Looking forward to ordering their grilled chicken when I have a bit more time.

It looked like the kitchen was closed, and we should have taken that as a sign and left. We would…read morehave been much better off. Very friendly staff. Great market selection, which we perused while waiting for our food. We got home before looking at the food, and that was our second mistake. We have eaten gyros and shawarma and kebabs and falafel in different countries. This was just... abysmal. The gyro slivers were paper thin and had obviously been cooked/fried multiple times before. The falafel also had a super hard exterior and a dry interior, so it wasn't fresh either. We were told the plates include fries and a salad. The fries turned out to be dry rice, and the amount of "salad" fits on a tablespoon. Beyond disappointing. Great market, but I had better and more flavorful cooked food during my stay at Kaiser hospital.

Diamond in the rough. Excellent halal meats and all your grocery needs at one stop…read more We bought some goat meat. It was cut well to order and fresh. The butchers were very busy with Ramadan shoppers but very attentive in making sure everybody was helped in a timely manner. I believe the gentleman that helped me was Iftikhaar. Very impressed with the service and prices. The isles seemed a bit crowded, but so clean and organized. You will find almost anything and everything under the sun in the store :) I will return iA

such delicious, fresh, mediterranean food! beautiful platters and the costumer service is amazing!…read moreCan't miss this mediterranean spot!

Got an urge for hummus while in Berkeley and got on maps. Found this place and got lucky with…read moreparking in front given it's on San Pablo. Their menu seemed reasonably priced for these days. I ordered the Chicken Shish Kebab plate and it was a lot of food. Came with two skewers, rice, hummus and salad. It was tasty and fresh. Customer service was attentive and good. They had some tables to dine in but I chose to go. I didn't get a dessert but I enjoyed looking at all the different kinds.

I miss this place Used to buy it frequently sad it's been…read moregone for a while now. The new restaurant is lowkey mid but it's aight

SERVICE: counter style, be sure to ring the bell so someone comes out and water/utensils might be…read moreself-serve. They're at the front right of the register. AMBIANCE: clean and cozy FLAVORS: Lamb Boti Kabob (2/5) - asked for it to be cooked on the medium-rare side, it came out very very very dry. Like someone forgot it. Ghobi Chicken (4/5) - Gobi chicken was really good though! Ended up sharing my portion with my dining partner which was enough for us. PORTIONS: filling PRICE: appropriate BONUS TIP: did not see customer washroom/restroom available

I just moved back in the area and stopped by on Sunday. The food quality was just as good as I…read moreremember it. I had the lamb kebabs with a side of the humuus and cucumber and tomato salad. My DH had the steak kebab and chicken koobideh with rice and humuus. Both entrees were delicious and the meats were grilled perfectly. The owner, Ali, waited on us and was very friendly and welcoming. We'll be back!

Came back here really hoping my first experience was just an off day, but unfortunately it wasn't…read more Pretty disappointed this time around. For me, rice is kind of the baseline for a good Persian spot--if that's not right, it's hard to overlook. The rice tasted old, clumpy, and just not fresh, which was a big letdown. The koobideh didn't help much either... it fell pretty flat and didn't have the flavor or texture I was expecting. The service and ambience did not make up for the food quality, either. Honestly, it's a bummer because this is basically the only Persian option in Marin, and I really wanted it to be good. Was hoping to become a regular, but not sure I'll be coming back after this visit.

Sad to Share - It's their Last Day To-Day !!! Apparently a…read moreDifferent Type Cuisine have ' purchased the Eatery. Maybe American - Continental (?). Am ' unsure of the Details !!!! Bottomline : "" Very Last Day to Step-In & Grab Chef Salim's Downhome Desi Punjabi Cuisine !!! U may wanna call to check / order your favorite dish dere first !!! Chef Salim ! U will be 'sorely missed ' - For Your Wonderful Curries, Grills & Nan Breads + Killer Chai Tea !!!!! "" Last but Not Least "" ...... Mucho GRACIAS 4 all the Incredible Meals over the past decade +. Remain Blessed Chef Salim !!!!! Hard to believe !!! What an "Incredible Sppt "" !!! """ MAGIC HANDS CUISINE """ !!!!

We have a couple of Indian restaurants closer to us that we like, but we ventured out a little…read morefurther this time. We were having dinner with a friend that eats Halal food and Bismillah popped up on Yelpas a good option. Being the uncultured person I am, the only reference to Bismillah that I knew of was from Bohemian Rapsody, so I had Queen running around in my head for the week leading up to this dinner. We walk in on a Friday night, the lights are off, there are no customers, and an older gentleman greets us at the register. It's not the most welcoming environment, but we are hungry, so we order our food and grab a window side table lit by the setting sun. Two modifications to our order - they ran out of mango lassi , and when I asked for Raita, the gentleman recommended the chutney instead. Also, no tap water, but you can buy bottled water. Turns out the guy behind the counter is the chef and waiter as well. We ordered Chicken Tandoori (leg), Lamb Biryani, Palak Paneer, Chicken Karahi, and Chicken Tikka Masala for our entrees. My favorites: Chicken Tandoori - nice char, flavorful and tender Chicken Karahi - kind of like a hearty chicken stew Onion kulcha and Roghni (sesame) naan - the garlic naan was actually a bit disappointing (on the dry side). So when we ordered more naan, we tried the other varieties and liked them better. Pricing was very reasonable.

All the things I could say…read more.. We love this spot, and it has become our go to when visiting the area (though I do also LOVE Zachary's). Most recently, we dropped in before going to a show at the Ivy Room (another favorite). We got there early so we we could enjoy a leisurely meal. We were e seated in the bar, which worked well as we had great service and I personally like the higher bar tables. We tried the mezzo plate, kofta, a fantastic halumi salad, and the phyllo chicken pie. Everything we had was delicious! Cocktails and wine options were also outstanding. We finished with halva topped scoop of ice cream and delightful coffee! Great spot? Great food! Great service! We love this place!

A delicious array of Mediterranean appetizers and entrées. Zaytoon staff are friendly and…read moreattentive. The restaurant is efficient for both dining in as well as takeout. Energetic space, with excellent outdoor dining too. It can get loud inside the restaurant, so outdoor seating is better for conversations.

Been wanting to visit this place for some time now. The food is absolutely amazing, fresh, juicy…read morekabobs, and so much more!! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner (Amir) who was so welcoming and helpful. The menu is simple and to the point. Classic Iranian cuisine with no fuss! If you need middle eastern groceries, they have a market next door. They carry a few different Palestinian products which I was quick to buy. Purchased the Al-Ard extra virgin olive oil. This place is a gem and will be my go to place for Persian food whenever I'm in the area.

I was in Berkeley and craved Mediterranean, I was not disappointed by this lovely gem of a…read morerestaurant and market! It's been in business 54 years. Generations have shopped and eaten the wonderful food here. I ordered the Baarg and it came quickly- cooked to order. Amir has owned it the part 11 years, and his father before him. The Shiraz salad was the best I've ever had. Rice was perfection. The Baarg was so tender and delicious.. Amir made sure everything was perfect. This place is great for families and very reasonably priced for the high quality of food. The place is charming with a terrace out back and the World Cup game in tonight. They have live music Friday nights and a host of other events all month. Check the calendar in the hall by the patio. I highly recommend!