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    Chicken Over Rice

    4.7 (130 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Diane S.

    This small cafe in Ocean Beach sells big flavor food bowls! A Mediterranean chicken speciality food spot with choices of a bowl or a pita sandwich plate. Delicious seasoning on the chicken and chick peas! You pick your ingredients and plate choices! Dressings are special too! The cucumber salad is well made...Love a pickled onion! Counter service is friendly and accommodating. The cafe is sparse and has outside tables. Plenty of street parking and a free lot behind the building. A perfect serving for a full meal and its picnic ready for the beach or the park!

    Calina N.

    I'm a big fan of assembly line style quick and easy meals such as chipotle and cava so I knew I had to check out Chicken Over Rice. The overall cuisine is closer to Mediterranean not so much Mexican flavors. They are a no frills shop as they only offer chicken in 3 different flavors. The food itself tastes great, very fresh and clean ingredients. Overall, a satisfying and healthy meal for me. Street parking is abundant and they have seating inside. I'll have to knock down the rating 1 star just because compared to CAVA and chipotle the options here are quite limited (chicken being the only protein) which is completely fine if you just want chicken. Also I think $17 is quite the hefty price for one bowl HOWEVER, they do really give bigger portions here so at least that makes me feel better about spending almost $20 on a bowl. This is located in Ocean beach, a neighborhood in San Diego that doesn't have too many options so this will be the best next thing to getting chipotle and cava. I think if I lived here I would come quite often but not worth it in my opinion to drive all the way here.

    Tyler T.

    The food was healthy and delicious!! Definitely coming back! Gabriela behind the front desk provided incredible service!!

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    Emily C.

    I got the standard chicken over rice bowl. It was good, but nothing super special. The portion of the $18 bowl was absolutely massive -- I was only about to finish about 1/3 of it. Would be nice to have a smaller & cheaper option as well.

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    Sanam A.

    YUMMMMMMMM! I literally crave this bowl so much. The perfectly cooked chickpeas in this silky, rich and smooth tomato sauce/broth, the tasty char-grilled chicken, and all the delicious garlic, tzatziki and hot sauces and condiments come together like a symphony in your mouth. I just say yes to all the things. The staff are always so friendly and generous, and they have casual seating inside and out. I'm always satisfied without feeling hungry or stuffed. It definitely feels like homemade food made with love and soul! Wish they had one closer to me but I'll happily drive for it!

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    Lindsey P.

    Everything about this place was great. The gentleman working went above and beyond. Welcoming us as soon as we walked in the door. It's a smaller space but clean and has tables and chairs inside and out. The food was incredible! Everything was fresh and flavorful. For the price you get a TON of food. They really load up the bowl and it's very satisfying. I had plenty leftover for another meal. We will be returning!

    W. Curtis P.

    I love this place and eat here whenever I can. I always get the spicy garbanzos and spicy chicken. And then I have them put all the things on top. The lady at the counter is very nice and very helpful. They have nice chill music playing in the background and you can have a window seat to watch cars driving by. What more could you ask for??

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    Morgan L.

    I've always seen this place at the farmers market and heard really good things about it, and it totally lived up to the hype! Everything tasted so fresh and the service was quick, easy, and friendly! It was the perfect grab and go before heading to the beach and will definitely start making this one of my common stops now!

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    Kristelle B.

    Tried this place after reading reviews that they do hefty servings and we weren't disappointed! First of all, the space is very clean and straightforward. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. The concept is simple, you just choose which base you want among rice, pita, or salad. A bowl costs about $15 and the serving was indeed plenty! All the ingredients were really fresh and flavorful. The sauces are very delicious as well. This meal didn't leave us feeling heavy either. Amazing spot and worth checking out! We will be back.

    Catie M.

    This place is awesome! A lot like CAVA/Chipotle in terms of assembly style, but they do not skimp on portions and you can taste the quality. This bowl can easily fill up 2 people which makes the $17 price feel a bit less daunting. Perfect for a beach day lunch.

    Danielle M.

    Chicken over Rice is a pretty simple concept but executed very well. I really enjoyed the flavorful chicken and all of the toppings on the bowl. It makes for a tasty and pretty healthy dinner. I do wish I knew they also offer spicy chicken but it isn't on their menu nor offered when ordering. I guess it's a secret menu ingredient. I saw it after she had already started making my bowl.

    Juliana A.

    Really good! A little pricey but it's definitely more of a treat than a repeating visit

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    The food is so good and actually healthy! The best clean fast food spot I have been too.

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    Great food, excellent cleanliness, and a pleasant atmosphere. I'll definitely keep coming back

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    Food is excellent! First timer. I ordered pick up and it was ready, warm and quick. Will definitely go back!

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    Good eats and nice portions. Come here if you want them nice eats. Good eats here. Very well rounded meal

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    Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

    Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.6
    (420 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    My family and I had a fantastic dinner at Mimosa Mediterranean. Everything we ordered was…read moredelicious! We loved starting with the Baba Ganoush, Labneh, Dolma, and crispy Fried Falafel--the flavors were spot on. The Lentil Soup was warm and comforting, and the Grilled Branzino was cooked to perfection. Service and ambiance was good My wife, daughter, and I all truly enjoyed the food and experience. We will definitely be coming back

    Excellent location in downtown San Diego, with a cute vibe and super walkable from the convention…read morecenter and a lot of different spots in Gaslamp Quarter. Beef Borek - Solid item to share with multiple people as an appetizer or have as a single entree, though would have been nice if it were pre-cut since it could get a bit messy. 4/5 Mimoza Mixed Grill - Overall really good, as it was nice to try a bit of everything. However, the Grilled Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) stood out above the rest, and next time I'd probably just get these alone. Would have been nice if it came with a quick explanation of what each thing was, since it was a bit hard to know what was what right off the bat, but that's just a small criticism. There was one meat that I didn't like as much, but wasn't sure which it was. 4/5 Pistachio Espresso Martini - This was amazing. 5/5 Baklava with ice cream - This was just okay. 3/5 Really enjoyed the meal I had here with my wife and sister-in-law, and would totally come back for food and cocktails!

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    4.7
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    Kid friendly
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    I can for the viral Wagyu Shawarma Cheesesteak. It was very tasty with a mix of peppers, onion…read morecheese and sauce. Whatever sauce they used gave it a bit of spiciness. I went at 3:30 pm on a Saturday and was surprised that it was pretty busy at that weird time The sandwich was huge ( probably 12 inch sub) so depending on how hungry you are, you could easily split it. I loved the fries. Whatever seasoning they used gave is perfect

    Man I really wanted to like this place due to all the rave reviews. Our first experience was mixed…read morewith some meats being great and others dry beef bits that weren't very tasty or appealing. Our second experience we got the chicken shawarma Brian's way. Everything was cooked well, but I guess although I like pickles, I'm not as big a fan of Mediterranean pickles. The first bite or two were actually good, but subsequent bites the pickle tanginess was overwhelming and just not so pleasant as I finished it. I thought maybe I'll get it without the pickles next time. However, after eating I got an unexpected headache that usually comes from ingestion of MSG. The fries were tasty... maybe there was MSG in those? Not sure. I've honestly had much better phenomenal shawarma in San Joes CA. I have yet to find a great Shawarma here in San Diego. Feel free to recommend.

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    Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate, hummus and pita bread. All tasted so good!
    Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate, hummus and pita bread. All tasted so good!
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    Alforon has the best falafels I've ever had in my life! They somehow feel fluffy, crunchy, and…read morelight at the same time. Their original dessert Aaysh Essaraya is deservedly the award-winning showstopper. Very unique flavors, super creamy, yet not excessively sweet or heavy. Loved it! And to top it all, it is run by the most wonderful couple whose passion for their food is evident as soon as you speak to them. Like I told them, this was first visit to Alforon, but certainly won't be my last :)

    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.

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    Shawarma Guys

    4.6
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    We heard about Shawarma guys from YT featuring best food spots in San Diego. We went to their South…read morePark branch. We were initially aiming for the crispy shawarma however only Mira Mesa and La Mesa does it. So I guess that's next on our list! The wraps were unexpectedly big! This is probably the biggest wrap I ever had! Generous with meat and veggies. Their wagyu egg rolls are definitely must have! Falafel fries is really good too! All of these perfectly paired with their garlic sauces. My favorite is spicy lemon garlic! The staff are very knowledgeable about their menu. It's a food truck set up and there's mini standing tables for alfresco dining. SG was definitely lived up to the title #1 restaurant in the country on Yelp!

    Came here on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm. I ordered online in advance and just waited outside…read morefor my order. There were plenty of parking spots around this time. Not really an ambience since there's not much as far as a dining room. There are a couple of cocktail tables where you could eat. After ordering online at 20:20pm, my estimated pick up time was 8:39pm and got the order at 9:03pm. The cashier informed me their chicken is taking a while and added extra time to the wait. It probably would've been faster if they weren't so backed up. I ordered the Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate for me and my wife to share. I added 3 falafels and pita bread on top of it. The food was still fresh when I got home 15 mins later. Everything was good and just enough for us two. Also, I'm not sure why there's a range of where they may be located on Yelp since this is just a food truck that seems to be permanent at this location.

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    Falafel Plate ($13) comes w/ yellow rice, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
    Falafel Plate ($13) comes w/ yellow rice, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
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    Amardeen Cafe

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    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.

    The décor in this joint is really nice. The tables are unique and give the place some character…read more Most importantly, it's clean, and that means a lot. The staff is friendly and greeted me right away. They were very attentive and kept my drink topped off without me even having to ask. Now for the food... The food was delicious! I ordered the falafels, spinach fatayer, and a chicken shawarma pizza. The falafels were crispy and fresh, exactly what you want in a falafel. The spinach fatayer was hot, perfectly baked, and huge. The chicken shawarma pizza stole the show out of the appetizers. It had so much flavor, and the cheese was amazing. That cheese stretched like it was in a commercial. I wish I had ordered two! For my entrées, I ordered the lamb and chicken kabobs with a side of fries. This plate was unbelievably tender. The center of the lamb was perfectly cooked with a beautiful pink center, and I love a hot pink center. Makes my mouth water. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the rice. The fries were great, too. I also ordered the chicken shawarma plate and the chicken kabob wrap. The shawarma plate was packed with flavor, and the seasoning was spot on. The rice was cooked to perfection. The wrap was so thick, I wanted to slap it like a big ol' booty. Lastly, the garlic sauce was the real MVP. I wish they bottled it up and sold it because I'd definitely be taking some home. The pita bread was thin, fresh, and cut to the perfect size for wrapping up anything you want. Overall, try this joint because it's dope. The food, the aroma, and the vibe will remind you of simpler times, sitting around the table with family enjoying a big dinner. Or, if you've ever been deployed, it'll remind you of those moments overseas when you miss everything back home, but for a little while, an incredible meal makes everything feel okay. Do yourself a favor and give this joint a try. You won't regret it.

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