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    Souvlaki's Greek Skewers - Spanakopita

    Souvlaki's Greek Skewers

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    3.6 miWillow Glen
    $$

    The lamb kebabs are made with real lamb - not shaved lamb. Every time I've been, they are tender…read moreand perfectly cooked. Nice small intimate restaurant with good service and lots of wonderful Greek photos.

    We went to Souvlaki's Greek Skewers on a recommendation by my Yelp friend John D. And we were so…read morehappy we came here, tonight. They are located in a little strip mall on Alma Ave a few doors down from The Giving Pie. The parking lot is not huge but it we were able to find parking with no problem. The inside is nicely decorated with pictures of famous places in Greece. It's not huge inside but cozy with several tables for inside seating as well as a patio outside for outdoor seating. You can scan the QR code at your table or order at the front counter. We ordered from the front counter. We ordered the highly recommended Mousaka, the 3 piece plate with a side of green Greek salad. We chose the chicken skewer, pork skewer, and bifteki for our 3 meat choices as well as an order of Spanikopita. Our food was delivered to our table promptly. I grew up eating my Mom's Mousaka and I've eaten it in Athens, Naxos and Santorini. Let me tell you, their Mousaka was excellent. The eggplant, potato, meat filling and béchamel on the top were perfect. It's definitely a must try. The three skewers of meat were so flavorful and juicy. Both my husband and I loved it!! The pita bread it came with so warm and soft. The Spanikopita was fresh and hot. Delicious flaky phyllo dough with a savory spinach interior. The salads that came with each dish were also wonderful. Their feta on the top was so good and I loved the Kalamata olives. Customer service here was great. The young lady that helped us when we ordered was very friendly and helpful. It started getting busy inside while we were eating and I can see why. This is delicious homemade Greek food made from the heart. We will be coming here more often, now that we know about this place. There are many other things we are looking forward to trying.

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    Souvlaki's Greek Skewers - Counter and menu

    Counter and menu

    Souvlaki's Greek Skewers - Pork Souvlaki ($11)- 4/5 stars

    Pork Souvlaki ($11)- 4/5 stars

    Souvlaki's Greek Skewers - Outdoor seating

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    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill - Our prized Family Combo! A delicious blend of our Koobideh, Chicken and prime meats Shish and Lamb kabobs with side add ons to enjoy!

    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill

    4.3(716 reviews)
    5.8 miWillow Glen
    $$

    The best I ever had! Randy and his family are so amazing…read morepeople who makes great food! Thank you Randy!

    First of all Fabiola... what a wonderful experience you gave me as a first timer! Thank you for the…read moretop notch service. I came into the restaurant asking how long my order would take, she said 10 minutes. Although there were chairs and tables under an eave, I chose to go to the car. Faviola brought the food to me and it was sprinkling outside! She even came back and gave us extra utensils when she realized there were two of us. All the while smiling:) I ordered via yelp because we were starving and easily this restaurant has their menu in organized and visually appealing. Their descriptions and the variety of selections and customizations on point. My husband said he wasn't hungry but then saw the food and we scarfed it all down. He gave it 8.5 and said would come back. I ordered pickled vegetables which I thought was going to be onions but I think it's actually cabbage. Not my preference so I will take that home to the parents. Did order yogurt dip- husband was a fan. The chicken thigh and filet were so tender. I had put a note on the order for medium rare. I wouldn't call that medium rare but it was tender nonetheless. I'm sad I had to pay extra for a half of a Roma tomato, salad and lavash- the lavash I saw it in the add-ons menu so I assumed it wasn't in there. Ended up with so much lavash. No need to buy extra. The entire thing came up to $63-ish. The food was 4/5 but service was 5/5! I know this economy has everyone struggling. This was probably the most I have spent on Mediterranean food. I would have expected $45-$50. We just came back from Turkey so this would have costed us $15-$20 USD. Portions for rice and meat were good though! All in all- would come back!

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    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill - No indoor seating post Covid.

    No indoor seating post Covid.

    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill - A sampling of our top-quality grilled meats. Lamb, filet, ,steak

    A sampling of our top-quality grilled meats. Lamb, filet, ,steak

    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill - Beef & Chicken Combo Plate and Lamb Kabob Bowl

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    Beef & Chicken Combo Plate and Lamb Kabob Bowl

    Tayyibaat Meat & Grill - New look

    Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    The burgers seem to be a well kept secret. The meat is fresh and flavorful. Even the burns are…read morelight years ahead of the premiere chains. Chicken or lamb can be blended in on request. The Afghans burger is worth trying too. So consider going beyond those excellent kabobs The order at the counter and delivered to the table service works fine The place is clean and welcoming

    I came here last Friday during the afternoon to try their kabob. Coming in, it felt like a…read moremodernized middle eastern bbq shop. It's like a cross between a western style bbq joint and a middle eastern twist with its meats and food. Turns out, this place is mainly an Afghan restaurant! It's half eatery half a butcher shop for people to come and purchase fresh meats for some home cooking. In fact, I watched a lot of people coming in and ordering meats to go. I ordered their chili lamb kabob which was tender and juicy. It had lots of flavor from the spices but enough to where it wasn't overwhelming. I ordered it on top of a pillow of rice which was fluffy and buttery textured. It was delicious. There are sauce bottles to pair with the meats which is my favorite part. I really liked their white creamy yogurt sauce mixed with their red house chili sauce. It gave my lamb meat so much flavor and some heat. I loved my order and will definitely order two next time. I also want to try their steaks. They take their time grilling their meats so orders can take a short while. It's worth it for sure. No complaints here but I do wish they played some light music in the background for some ambiance. Things can be real quiet in here so it can be awkward dining in. Other than that, I really like this place and will be back for more.

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    Tayyibaat Meat & Grill
    Tayyibaat Meat & Grill
    Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

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    Meso Modern Mediterranean - Meso Modern Mediterranean

    Meso Modern Mediterranean

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    3.9 miWest San Jose
    $$$

    They no longer serve their popular lamb shank, bummer…read more We started with the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower. The cauliflower had a nice crunch, and the batter was well-seasoned and flavorful. Grilled Octopus was excellent as always, my favorite dishes here. Lamb Osso Bucco was served with orzo rice, peas, morels. Lamb was tender and well-seasoned. Tamarind Glazed Salmon served with kale and red quinoa. The salmon itself was good, but I don't think the quinoa was a good match with the dish. The flatbread was the most disliked item we had. It was a bit bland and too doughy. We enjoyed the Peyrassol Rosé (France 2025), which was not only nice to see but also nice to drink. Love the smooth texture and taste. Vanilla Crème Brûlée was enjoyable, the shortbread cookie was somewhat bland. Chocolate Date Cake was rich and quite sweet. Even we shared it among 3-4 people, we still couldn't finish it. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

    TL;DR: not surprised to see this spot close down. The quality of food and drinks were good but the…read moreprice of each dish was not justified at all. Service was lacking professionalism and timeliness Came to celebrate a birthday dinner and we were immediately disappointed by the service team - couldn't find the reservation (made a month in advance) - sat us without menus - when they did bring menus, they only had 2 for a party of 6... Food was overall good but the server oversold everything. The taste and balance was decent but pricing was 100% unjustified. Review of our table's order - excluding the obvious lack of value and weird plating choices: - mezze dips: skip. rip off. - cauliflower: maybe the best dish of the meal - octopus: sauce was unnecessary and portion size was terrible - caesar salad: not good - lamb shank: tender but the sides were trash - branzino: parts tasted not fully cooked. - lamb chops: DRY. Hammered the protein and drenched in oil...? Do not get. - chicken: large portion and maybe the best bang for buck when feeding large parties. it was ok. No wonder they closed shortly after. I get the high rent given Santana Row pricing but do a little better when hiring service staff.

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    Meso Modern Mediterranean - Hummus ($9)

    Hummus ($9)

    Meso Modern Mediterranean - Pear & Medjool Dates ($10)

    Pear & Medjool Dates ($10)

    Meso Modern Mediterranean - Pear & Medjool Dates ($10)

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    Pear & Medjool Dates ($10)

    Taste of Persia SJ - Beef and chicken kebob

    Taste of Persia SJ

    4.2(344 reviews)
    4.9 miEast San Jose
    $$

    4.5/5 rounded up The…read morekoobideh is glistening juicy deliciousness!! I live more than an hour away so I doubt I'll come here too often but it was worth the visit. The rice was great (a lot when it's the only side) the onions were yummy which is huge for me bc I never like the onion "salad" restaurants usually give. This one they properly "rinsed" the onion and it wasn't too sharp with a nice cilantro top note. I tried the chicken from my husband and wasn't too blown away personally but he and the other person with us that ordered it loved it. Price wise you get a solid portion so even if it might be more than some other places I don't think it's unreasonable. If you're really on a budget you can get a single koobideh for I think it was $9 which I wish I did bc I had a lot of rice left over but not much koobideh for my left overs the next day. Space is small so just keep that in mind if you plan to go with a larger group. We were a good of 6 and we barely made it work. The staff is great but it is more a self service (seat yourself, order at kiosk, get your water) with them bringing the food out to you.

    Hits every time! Everything about their plates is fire. Food is consistently good. The meats are…read morejuicy and flavorful. Only downside is expect to smell like a fire pit when you leave this place. It's extremely smoky, stuffy, hot and crowded. Food is worth it!

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    Taste of Persia SJ - Inside tables

    Inside tables

    Taste of Persia SJ - Combination of chicken thigh and beef kabob koobideh with saffron rice, tomatoes, salad, onions for $27 [serving for 1 - large portion]

    Combination of chicken thigh and beef kabob koobideh with saffron rice, tomatoes, salad, onions for $27 [serving for 1 - large portion]

    Taste of Persia SJ

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    ACHILLES - Chicken Shawarma Plate

    ACHILLES

    4.6(2.4k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Each portion size is generous! Seamless ordering and customizable options (pita, plate or wrap)…read more It's great how a side of hummus, baba ghanouj and garlic spread is complimentary. The chicken shawarma was flavorful and moist. Cant beat this at this price. Service was fast. There are seats available to dine in. Definitely a must try spot.

    I'm baaaack with another review! I'll keep this one short since I've been writing stories in my…read moreprevious reviews. Let's get into it. Double Combo Plate - Turmeric Rice - Chicken Shawarma and Gyro Beef - The Works (Everything included) - Tzatziki sauce - Falafel (Side) - Waffle Fries (Side) Okay, the presentation of the combo plate wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing, but I looked past it. Unfortunately, the chicken and beef were lacking in flavor and were pretty dry. The portions were generous, though the gyro beef was sliced pretty thin. The veggies were actually fresh, which was a plus. The hummus was on the lighter side flavor-wise, while the Baha Ghanouj had a solid roasted aftertaste. The Achilles spread was... interesting. It was very fatty with a garlic aftertaste. It just wasn't my thang. The waffle fries were cool. They were fried well and had a good crunch, but nothing special. The falafel, though, was pretty disappointing. I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch. They were very crunchy, but had a weird dish-soap aftertaste that I couldn't get past. I couldn't finish the rest. Sorry, but I'll be on the lookout for another Mediterranean spot.

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    ACHILLES - Achilles catering order

    Achilles catering order

    ACHILLES - Achilles Chicken Plate

    Achilles Chicken Plate

    ACHILLES - Falafel (Heart Shaped)

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    Falafel (Heart Shaped)

    Jubba - Sambusa ($3)

    Jubba

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    7.5 miBlossom Valley
    $$

    I ordered the beef steak with rice and my bf order the chicken suqaar with rice. The food took a…read morewhile to come out but when it did arrive, I immediately noticed the generous portions. Both meats were juicy, flavorful, and tender but if I had to pick one it would hands down by the beef steak. One thing to note about the dining experience is that it was uncomfortably hot inside the restaurant. I went on a summer day when it was in the high 80s and the restaurant didn't have AC or a fan... it was a lot warmer inside the restaurant than it was outside. I felt so relieved when I stepped outside.

    My first time trying Somali food and definitely won't be the last! I read some reviews prior to…read morecoming so I knew we weren't going to have water, but man that tea or Shaah was tasty! It did have a lot of sugar, but it was pretty similar flavor-wise to Indian chai (sans milk), so it paired very well with our order. We ordered the chicken suqaar and the beef wrap. We opted for the chapati (sabaayad in Somali) with the chicken suqaar, but would love to try their rice or their version of injera during our next visit! The menu at first glance looks kinda confusing since they have Lunch in big letters on one side with a ton of their dishes and Dinner on the other side with the remainder of the dishes, making it seem like a few items are available during this time... but the Lunch portion just states that it comes with a side of rice, pasta, chapati, or injera (which is the same as Dinner...) so kind of an interesting stylistic choice there, but this is to say that everything on the menu is available the whole time they're open. The meals were so flavorful- the chicken suqaar had a ton of onions, carrots, chicken, green-bean like veggie, and spices, and was served with a green sauce that had kind of a habanero or jalapeno taste to it. The beef wrap was huge and I only ate half of one for dinner- it was flavored so well and the beef was cooked perfectly. This came with a side of the green sauce and a white sauce. I'd love to return and try their injera with chicken, kay kay chicken, beef suqaar or beef steak, and their sambusas! I saw some on another diner's plate and it looked sizable and filling. Jubba is located right next to a VTA light rail and an apartment complex so there's decent foot traffic, but overall, a wonderful place to try and eat!

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    Jubba - Inside

    Inside

    Jubba - Sports Plate with goat and beef

    Sports Plate with goat and beef

    Jubba - Lunch menu

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    Lunch menu

    Greek Spot - Skewers & pita for the kids.

    Greek Spot

    4.3(217 reviews)
    9.3 miSanta Teresa
    $$

    This is for a takeout order- I was craving a Greek wrap and finally decided to try Greek Spot. I…read moreopted for a pork souvlaki wrap with fries on the side and the Avgolemono soup. I enjoyed both a lot! The pork souvlaki wrap was fairly comparable for the ones I had in Greece- the pork was flavorful and juicy, which was exactly what I was looking for. Their tzatziki is so garlicky and delicious as well! The avgolemono soup was so lemon forward and they used orzo pasta instead of rice, which was a new experience for me, but I enjoyed it a lot as well. I plan to try their gyro wrap next or their pork gyro, but man, that souvlaki is kind of a winner in my book!

    I've been on a health grind and what better way to eat something nutritious then eating some Greek…read morefood! Around 7pm there was only one table occupied table but there were a lot of customers who were there for pick up or ordering home- like me. It actually took longer than expected but worth the wait. For a plate with three skewers it's about $23 and an additional $2 if you want to change your friends to salad. For two skewers it's only $20! They have plates, family style (only skewers), gyros, souvlaki and soup and salad! For the wraps, they include: tomato, onions, fries, tzatziki and yellow sauce. There's lots of space to eat, but when it's at the end of the day you just want to take the food to go.

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    Greek Spot - Store interior

    Store interior

    Greek Spot - Their amazing spicy dip on pita bread with the fresh veggies.

    Their amazing spicy dip on pita bread with the fresh veggies.

    Greek Spot - Outside

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