Wonderful food with healthy portions! Chef is hilarious about strangers making friends while…read morewaiting for their respective friends to show up. :-) He's also health conscious so avoids using salt and other unhealthy items. Parking is a pain so plan accordingly of meeting friends there at a particular time.

Anytime I'm in the area with a big appetite, I have to come here! The food is always so fresh and…read moredelicious, and the most friendly people you'll ever meet.

The food was juicy and flavorful. I would definitely go back again 10 out of 10 recommendread more

Wally's Cafe is a great spot for Mediterranean food in the East Bay…read more We ordered delivery for this spot for a night in and it was the best decision. We wanted something that tasted fresh, healthy, and was filling and our friend that live in Alameda heard about this so we decided to give it a try. I got a combo plate to share with my boyfriend and it was such a huge portion. The flavors were so good and everything was delicious. Even split between two people, we had leftovers after. The delivery was pretty speedy and everything was packaged well and tasted fresh.

Stopped by for lunch with friends after our Double Black run. Really enjoyed our meal here…read more Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor, and you can tell there is a lot of care that goes into the food. We tried a few different dishes and enjoyed everything we ordered. The flavors were well balanced and the portions were generous enough to share, which made it easy to try a little bit of everything. The service was also warm and attentive, and the overall atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed. It's the kind of place that feels casual enough for a quick meal but still special enough to sit down and really enjoy dinner. They have a lot of outdoor seating as well (with heat lamps for the colder SF nights). Parking in the area can be challenging, would suggest to come for lunch instead of dinner.

The food is great. We always go for the mezza sampler, steak plate, and chicken kebab plate with a…read moreside of raw veggies (for dipping in the mezze). They have a menu behind the counter that lists out all of the GF modifications (which is so helpful) just ask for it. You can also join the waitlist on yelp, which is a big time saver and so convenient. Why 3 stars then? I feel like they have become a victim of their own success. This place is tiny and it is PACKED. We were quoted a 70 minute wait time on a Sunday night. When our name finally came up we were offered a tiny table inside (outside table sidewalks are where you want to be, more room, good people watching) that could have fit two fine but was going to be a squeeze for 3 adults. We opted to wait for a bigger table/outside spot. Once you get a table then you have to go inside and wait in line to order. The space is small so expect to get bumped from every direction. The person behind the register was obviously stressed out and could not have been less friendly or less helpful. I asked for a glass of cabernet and she just said, we don't have it and stared at me. I asked if she could suggest another option and she did but it was a struggle. All of the workers seemed miserable. No one smiled, everyone seemed overworked and it was so hard to flag someone down if say your steak came out entirely raw, which mine did. It seems like the workers are either not getting the training or the support that they need to allow the overall experience to be good as the food.

Amazing food, cute and casual ambiance, and amazing service!…read more We had the Arabic coffee, a mixed kabab platter, and the half & half (half hummus, half rice). The chicken kabob was so tender and flavorful -- definitely my favorite! If you're someone who doesn't have a high tolerance for spice, this place is perfect because the flavors are delicious without being overwhelmingly spicy. And personally, the Arabic coffee was the highlight for me! It's honestly one of the best coffees I've had so far. Loved everything about this experience and would definitely come back!

Got the mousakhan and pistachio kunafa brownie! Chicken was tender and flavorful. Loved the sweet…read moreonions too! We enjoyed the pita bread, side sauces, and sides of olives and turnips. Everything was finished. The brownie was good but too sweet to our liking. Will definitely try original kunafe next time! Service was kind and attentive. Place is small but can sit plenty. Wish more people would check this place out! Definitely authentic and freshly prepared.

Food is good and the lady cashier is very friendly and very attentive. Ask her and they will tell…read moreyou what they have for the day. Fresh rotisserie chicken and meats and we alway see fresh bread made all the time.

This place can be better. As soon as you enter you can tell this restaurant/ market has seen better…read moredays. The aisles in the market section were almost empty, fridge too. I went straight to order lamb shawarma, they use lavash bread to wrap and hummus , tahini as sauce. I wouldn't say it was bad but it was average. I would return again someday to try something else. Note: they have grilled chicken made straight on fire/ coal which was outside

FOUND A GEM!! I made an account to rate this place after going here with my girlfriend :3…read more I saw they accepted EBT and saw how highly rated this place was. Came after seeing how well-made their website was and the touching story of what brought them here. I gotta say ZAMN my lil homie Saffy and I had such an amazing meal and as a culinary student I'm floored by how fresh the ingredients are and how well the flavors flow into everything! You can tell it's an authentic cooks just from the ambiance of the restaurant it's made with move and very nice for us to talk in here. The staff Aref and the other kind gentleman here are extremely thoughtful and courteous with us- and the prices are CRAZY good for the quality of the food. 1000% coming back to take pictures. If you're with someone and want affordable AND quality food definitely try this place! - Hazel

Extremely tasty Sudanese / middle eastern food. A modest little restaurant in the heart of the…read moreTenderloin. Reasonable prices, and delicious food. The staff here are friendly and delightful. Some unusual treats here - we enjoyed the fenugreek custard for dessert.

You have to try their fresh carrot juice. So good! He juiced it fresh in front of me, and mixed in…read moresome orange per his suggestion. I also loved how cold it was, makes a huge difference. Perfect on a warm day.

Ten years, countless visits, and Razan's still hasn't missed. The food is always fresh, flavorful,…read moreand so good it makes me wonder if they've got some secret spice deal with the universe. Consistency this tasty should honestly be illegal--but lucky for us, it's just on the menu. Literally nothing negative to say about this place. They have my heart.

Always good hookah Consistent and nice staff…read moreNice decoration Highly recommend if you need some good hookah

Good vibes and great atmosphere. This is one the few places in the Bay that charge per person for…read morehookah instead of per hookah. For $25 a person, you can get a hookah with unlimited refills. My only compliant is that their hookah isn't the best, it might have to do with the brand of tobacco they use (and the menu says tobacco-free hookah but I'm not sure how that works). Their fries are great but the past few times I've ordered a juice or a drink they've come very warm so it's not worth it-plus their juice is around $10. Overall, wouldn't recommend the food but would come for hookah and good music. They sometimes play Arabic music too which is a plus. I used to come here years ago and they used to have a deal where it was unlimited hookah with unlimited fries- I think back then the hookah was really good!

Stopped into Palmyra after walking around the neighborhood on a weekday and looking for a light…read morelunch. We were craving Middle Eastern food, and this spot hit the mark. My wife and I shared the chicken shawarma, which was very good and flavorful . The pita was fresh and warm Overall, a great option for a casual, tasty lunch. Would definitely come back

Tried this place out with my brother and we got the Mezza Plate with chicken skewers yesterday for…read morelunch and wow. The chicken was cooked nicely and the assortment on the appetizer plate was the perfect size for two people to share I particularly enjoyed the dolma, with a distinctly earthy flavor followed second by the falafel which was shaped like a little mini doughnut, and was fluffy and crisp on the outside. The hummus, taboulah, and baba ghanoush tasted fresh and paired well with the chicken and the pita. There was lots of seating available and I like the big old school booths, although the interior and decor are a little dated. The menu is solid, the flavors are authentic and the service was quick!

Was at Sheba again and tried the same thing which I usually get lamb fahsa and fish. The fish I…read morethink is red snapper (not sure) but the flavors are so YUMM. Both were absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich, authentic, and full of that comforting Yemeni spice. The Yemenis top lamb fahsa with hulba (or hilbah), a whipped, frothy green condiment made from soaked fenugreek seeds, garlic, and a spicy chili paste called sahawek. I tried mixing it with fahsa but didn't quite like it. Everything came together beautifully, especially with the traditional fahsa flavors. Definitely a meal I'd recommend if you're looking to try authentic Yemeni cuisine!

Sometimes you try a restaurant and it's a dud. So this was our dud…read more We wanted the Sheba platter for 2, but they were out of the lamb haneeth. So we went for the other items on that platter, which were the beef and chicken galabas. Beef quality was not good. Chewy. The Sheba six mix was alright. It reminded me of a meat frittata. The pepper sauces that came with the food tasted like it was literally just food processed peppers. As in it lacked seasoning and even just salt? Worst was the rashoush bread. We chose it because sounded like an upgrade from the regular flatbread, but it was shockingly unseasoned and dry, like eating a bready saltine cracker. For those 4 items +tip, it was $80 and not worth that pricepoint at all. The seasoning of everything overall was rather bland and uninteresting. We were trying something different, but it made us wish we went for Indian or Mediterranean food instead.