Amazing food here! I love the family run business, which is very genuine on serving the best food…read moreand brining people together. We came here for a late lunch, so we were lucky that there was a parking spot opened up right in the plaza. I can not imagine how difficult parking would be during the busy time! I assume you will need to find street parking. Although the plaza is small, the restaurant is big! It has many tables inside, including larger areas for groups. We went in and saw a family having dinner together. That really gave the restaurant a warm family vibe. You can see in the decorations that they have earned many recognitions and had even been on Guy's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives show! What an amazing place! We started the lunch with a nice mint lemonade! OMG! I highly recommend this! I would go back just for this, so refreshing and perfect way to be primed for a great meal. We had three items, Soujouk Flat Bread, Baba Ghannouj, and Ouzi Lamb. The portion is large! We could not finish and had to take to-go for two of us. I love their baba ghannouj! Very authentic and come with the bread. The serve was smiling when I asked whether it came with the bread. He eventually also told us that we should open the bread like a pita and put baba ghannouj in there. I appreciate the guidance on how to enjoy the food. I also loved soujouk flat bread. So delicious! The highly recommended ouzi lamb lived up to the expectation and it's very delicious. Overall, I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. We will come back for sure because they have so many good delicious food on the menu that we need to try!

First of all let me say that the love dessert has me hooked. Best thing here! One of the most…read moreunique and tasty things I've tried in a while, and that's saying a lot w my sweet tooth. I love the floral and pistachio taste, and it doesn't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. The mint lemonade is also a must have- tastes like it came from the garden in the best way possible. For savories, I had the spinach and cheese bajeen, baba gannouj, and the lamb fatteh - all had a lot of flavor and tasted homemade. I love trying new foods so will have to come back with more friends and try other things on the menu. The downside of this place was being seated on the right side of the restaurant near the carry out section. This was the pit of despair. I noticed that most of the staff goes to the other end first, and as a result 4 tables got seated after us and all of them had food on their table before we managed to flag one of the staff. It was definitely busy in there but he replied that he was simply going in order, but apparently order or left side to right side instead of arrival. I recommend trying to get seated on the side w the stained glass windows for better service. Other than that, the experience overall was pleasant.

What a beautiful day to enjoy truly authentic Lebanese cuisine outdoors, with Arabic music playing…read morein the background. Life doesn't get any better than this, and I have new pictures 4 U. Don't 4get plenty of free parking behind Michoz.

This was some of the best Lebanese food I've tried!! The seasoning on the food was 10/10, service…read morewas great- our waitress was extremely attentive despite how busy it was!

In a word, phenomenal. Not even 5pm and the place is packed, every table occupied. Could be the…read moreArabic background music or the excellent tasty food being offered. I'm an Arab myself, and I never go easy on middle eastern cuisine. LOLOL, I hit them hard. I figure I got that coming. Here you'll happily find perfection. Rest assured. Attentive staff all working together to bring you the best dinning experience.

Today was my last time at Amardeen. The food is great. The staff are great. The prices have been…read morestupid high for a while now and we had moved them from everyday to special occasions. Picked up just a regular chicken kabob plate for lunch today... and they've raised their prices yet again. $32! That's just insane. Bye, Amardeen. Love you, but you've lost your minds and it's time to part ways.

I myself spend more than 600pesos when I go...but then again for the quality of food and service…read moreyou're getting it's worth it. Try the juices Me gusta la comida de aquí y con gusto gasto porque ella se lo merece, trabaja tanto y es súper amable. Prueba los jugos

I really like this place. We had a baklava; an agua Fresca and a coffee and it was delicious…read more The lady told us she's been there from 20 years. We can see she genuinely loves her job and is very friendly! Will come back :)

If you are in San Diego, this restaurant is a must try! The interior is beautiful, with works of…read moreart displayed everywhere and the music helps create a lovely ambiance. The gentleman who owns the place is a poet and he made us feel very welcomed. The food was fresh, flavorful and absolutely delicious. We would love to return next time we are in San Diego.​

My husband and I stopped in and had the absolute best time! The food was delicious, savory and with…read moreso many complex flavors. The ambiance was astounding. The art around the restaurant was such a treat for the spirit. I walked around and admired the art while I waited and I was only sad I couldn't afford it. However, I saw that there were prints that I could. I bought two of them to display in my home. I also bought two poetry books that I read in a day. I was just so happy that we stumbled upon this Palestinian restaurant where we had a chance to speak with the owner. He gave us so much of his history and we learned even more through his books and art. We will be back but I can't imagine that this experience can be topped.

Very fresh, healthy options! Loved the grape leaves and falafel is very crispy on the outside and…read moreperfectly done.

We went here on a Thursday night and we were the only ones in the place. There was one person…read moreworking. He was the order taker, cashier, cook, waiter, and cleaner. It was pretty impressive. I ordered the chicken salad, baba ghanouj, and my wife got the chicken shawarma plate. The baba ghanouj was pretty good. It had a nice smokiness to it. My only complaint is it came with one tiny pita for a full bowl of baba ghanouj. The pita was very lackluster and had no flavor at all. I'm not sure if it was store bought or made in house, but it was super dry and lacked any flavor at all. The chicken salad was delicious. The chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. The dressing was bright and acidic with a wonderful flavor. I added feta to the salad which seems a bit pricey (1.99) but it was needed in my opinion and belongs on a med salad like that. It should be included if you ask me. My wife's chicken shawarma plate was delicious looking as well. She opted not to share with me so I cannot say how it tasted, but she enjoyed it she said. It came with a garlic yogurt sauce that was flavor and very garlicky. Overall the food was great. The prices were on the high side for what it is. It was $50 for food the two of us after tip and no drinks. There really isn't an atmosphere it's a no frills place with tables and chairs and no AC on the inside so it was hot. Luckily the evening was cool, so we sat outside. I don't know if I would go back, but I enjoyed the food.

The food was amazing. We went here on a whim trying to find a new spot locally and decided to try…read morethis place out! We're hooked. We got the Beef and Lamb Gyro shawarma and both did not disappoint! We're obsessed. Please come and support local!

Unfortunately, this one was a miss for me. And I really wanted to love it…read more I'd been watching this Mediterranean bakery/restaurant for a while and was excited to finally stop in. The owner/manager was incredibly kind, gentle, and welcoming, which honestly made me want to like the place even more. Hence the 3 stars The menu was a little confusing, and I ended up ordering a falafel wrap with a side of tabbouleh. I believe my total was around $36-$37. The wrap itself was mostly hummus and pickled vegetables, and unfortunately the whole thing just had a very soft, mushy texture. But the biggest issue for me was the falafel. It was very, very dense -- almost a Play-Doh-like texture. I've never had falafel quite like that. Maybe it's a particular style or preparation, but it just didn't work for me. The tabbouleh had really nice flavor, but it didn't taste as fresh as I was hoping for. That said, I saw a couple of other tables with what looked like flatbread pizzas topped with za'atar, along with some tabbouleh, and those actually looked really good. Good enough that I might give this place another try and order something different. I really hope I do, because the person running the place was genuinely lovely, and I'd love to be able to support a small local business like this. For me, this visit was unfortunately a miss -- but I'm not writing the place off just yet. Sometimes you simply order the wrong thing.

Truly a hidden gem in the San Diego area! The restaurant is very homey and quaint. The lady who…read moregreets you at the door and serves as the waitress is incredibly kind and attentive. I ordered the zardaloo chalow (stewed apricots) with lamb and the yaqoot chalow (stewed cherries) with lamb. The sweetness of the fruits paired with the savory meat created an incredible balance of sweet and salty. Who knew cooked fruit could taste so good! Such a unique combination of flavors. Both dishes were served with a generous portion of basmati rice. I'll definitely be back every time I'm in La Jolla!

The best lunch ever. I had the Zardaloo chalow with the lamb. It was stewed in fresh apricots and…read moreserved next to fluffy basmati rice. It felt very fancy and was one of the most exotic things I have eaten in a long time. We also got the dolmas (grapes leaves) and the Bolani (turnover stuffed with leek and potatoes) as an appetizer. The dolmas were ok, but the bolani was exceptional, like a leek and potato quesadilla but lighter. It was hard to put into words. Just order it and enjoy! Lastly, for drinks we got a Cherry Blossom Tea (Sheer Chai). Again, it tasted like nothing I have ever ordered before, which is hard to do because we are adventurous eaters. It tasted like cream straight from the cow mixed with a cherry blossom-y and strawberry-ish Chai flavor+ black tea flavor. One of the best drinks that I have experienced in 2025 by far. For the La Jolla neighborhood and how fancy the inside feels, the prices were similar to any regular sit down restaurant. Quite the bargain for the bouquet of flavors and beautifully executed dishes that we had. I would definitely recommend them.

We got the Falafels to start and they were nicely crisped, but were a bit on the saltier side. I…read moreenjoyed that the salad was very lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. Simple, fresh, and tasty! My guy got the Chicken Tawook Bowl. The chicken was nice and juicy, but they don't give much chicken for the price. I got the Kafta Kebab Plate and the meat was on the drier side and could've used more seasoning. The hummus was good and both meats mixed well with the rice. While we enjoyed this place, it wasn't very memorable. There's nothing special about what we had and it was pricier than similar restaurants we've been to.

A small Lebanese restaurant tucked within downtown Gaslamp streets, Yalla Habibi houses authentic…read moremediterranean cuisine that is sure to fill your stomach and wow your taste buds. We got Baba ghanoush as an appetizer and the spices inside punctured my palate while the lemon juice puckered my mouth. All that is to say that the Baba ghanoush certainly did not lack flavor. I also got a beef shawarma, and I'm from Texas so I'm used to seeing Texas sized dishes but this one was United States sized. It was a shame that I was visiting and couldn't take back leftovers but the beef shawarma was easily 2 meals. My only minor complaint is that at $25-$30 the price was not Texas-priced, but it's California so I came in with Californian expectations. All in all, nice family owned Lebanese restaurant. Would recommend a try!

My first word is WOW!!!!! Second word AMAZING!!!!…read more First time coming here!!! As soon as we walked in the staff was very friendly!!! And polite! Our server Alan was phenomenal!! He answered all questions and even recommended us some items!! They give you edamame as a courtesy. My bf ordered a saporo beer and I ordered a strawberry margarita with sugar in the rim!! We ordered the smoked roll, spicy tuna salad and the VIP roll!!! The smoked roll was one of the best sushi rolls I have ever tried in my entire life!!! The presentatoon was so so unique!!!! They give you a little show! It's super sueor cool!!!' I highly recommend to order the one! The VIP roll is so amazing as well! Comes with fire super cool presentation!!! Makes the rolls even more exciting to eat!!! The spicy tuna salad was yummy!! Loved it! Big portion as well. To end our meal we ordered a dessert!! Postre sorpresa!! We had no idea what to expect! So they bring to your table a plant with a base!! And you are like where is my dessert! But it's there lol! So looks like a plant but it's Oreo and underneath the Oreo is ice cream vanilla ice cream with brownie! And it has a bambú on it! So it looks like a plan! Very original and unique idea of a desert! Never seen something liek that!!! Overall everything everything was great! I can't wait to come back!!! We loved everything!!!!!!!!

Having been my second visit to Nigori Sushi they didn't disappoint but rather continued to impress…read moreme. Having lived in Japan and eating sushi along my many travels I have to say that ironically this may be the best sushi I have had. Not only is the food excellent but it's an experience. The staff and ambiance are top shelf as well. Thanks Nigori for amazing experience on a special week getaway!!