I visited on a Friday lunch day. There were about 18 customers sitting and steady flow of takeout customer. ORDER Lamb and Beef Gyro Plate ***STARS (stand out qualities) FOOD (4.5/5 stars) -meat quantity was great and quality was decent -salad seemed well balanced with different ingredients aside from greens -rice was the most flavorful SERVICE (4/5 stars) -I arrived early and didn't order right away due to waiting for a large group. Despite that, the staff didn't not give me any issues -they served food pretty quickly -server agreed to take group photo when we asked -service is not outstanding but passable AMBIANCE (4/5 stars) -clean and beautiful decor -good amount of seating for parties of 2-4 and flexibility for larger group party of 10-12 TIPS -easy place to split group with large group since you order and oat before seating Overall, I enjoyed this restaurant and open to coming again! read more

I've had take out here and remembered it was good. For dine in, order at the counter and get a number. Find a seat and order will be dropped off at your table. I enjoyed the variety in the appetizer combo platter. The stuffed eggplant had a great sauce with peppers. The rice was flavorful and buttery. The salad was standard but still good. The service was nice. Street parking is tough during peak times. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Appetizer Combo Plate - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This place is pretty top notch. Has a take out vibe but food is upscale stuff. The meat is tender and well cooked, the hummus is terrific. However the naan/bread feels like the frozen ones you can get from costco so was a little let down there. But overall, great food in the area highly recommend. Also mixed grill can fill 2 ppl if you aren't overly starving read more

This place offers great value if you are looking for a filling and delicious Mediterranean meal. I stopped when I was starving and got the mixed grill plate which really hit the spot. The kebab was flavorful, chicken was juicy and the hummus was good too. Service was fast after taking my order I didn't wait too long to get the food. Inside is nice it was a quiet lunch period but I'm sure it can get lively during peak hours. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Been hearing a lot of great things about Cobani so suggested the spot for a weeknight dinner - group of three. Let me lead with...OMG THE RICE. Order the rice, get the rice, and eat the rice. Often times if I'm trying to be carb conscious of skip over the rice, but we ate all the rice that came with our meal. We kept saying, " this rice is so good". It was a bit nostalgic, kind of like my grandma and mom's rice. A rich rice full of flavor. We ordered one appetizer sampler plate, one chicken kebab plate, one steak kebab plate, a side of fries, and knufa. Between three of us, it came out to about $30 per person. Ever so slightly on the pricey side, but larger quantity and very filling. Fries: 5/5 none left at the end Sampler: 3.5 babaganoush was excellent, everything else was ok, falafel was very sesame seed forward. Meat plates: 4/5 tasty, really appreciate how they took them off the skewer for serving, good, but nothing extraordinary Knufa: I'm a hard critic here because my family makes in my opinion the best :-) didn't really love this one. Cheese was not stretchy, was rubbery. Tasted very much like a wheatie (the cereal). Service was five out of five. Even 10 out of five! They were very friendly. read more

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Stopped by recently for lunch while running errands in San Mateo. So many great places to try on 25th Avenue. We ordered the wrap sandwiches. The chicken gyro & lamb/beef gyro. The sandwiches seed a little pricey however once we tasted them & the the high quality of the meat flavors & veggie ingredients --especially the fresh veggies & salad on side ---showed us why we'll be here again soon! Very cute place with lots of indoor & some outdoor seating. Can't wait to come back to try the lemon soup & other dishes we saw during our visit! read more

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I recently went to Cobani for lunch with some friends. We had high expectations due to the ratings, but unfortunately they were not met. The food was very average for the prices we paid, and we'd recommend going elsewhere for Mediterranean food. The other aspects of Cobani are fine. The decor is cozy & well-done. The service was friendly enough and the food took the expected amount of time to get ready. But now we get to the food itself, and this is where it mostly went wrong: - The hummus was not good enough to be worth nearly $10. - The Lamb & Beef Gyros Wrap was a sufficient portion for the price, but the meat was not seasoned well enough. The other wrap fillings were average. - The other kebab plates were similarly mediocre, and they are less worthwhile given the quantity of food. The only well-received dishes (in terms of taste) were the beyti and lamb shank. But I'd expect better from the "bread & butter" of any Mediterranean restaurant. Overall, maybe it was a bad day for Cobani, but I don't see much reason to return. Even on the Peninsula, there are more trustworthy & reliable spots for gyros & kebabs. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Lamb & Beef Gyros Wrap - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

Cross the water lounge spa place, great quality fast Mediterranean food here. Inside it makes you feel homey. The paints on the wall, the fake flower decorations around. It is neat and clean. Walk in and order food, then you can seat yourself anywhere you prefer. It does not have fancy service, but convenient enough to serve yourself. The food tastes fresh and great seasoning, also the French fries are very well made, kids have it thumbs up. Recommended for fast stop Mediterranean food if you don't care about too much service. read more

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Cobani has been on my list of Mediterranean places to try since it's so close to me and I've heard many good things so when my dad said he was craving lamb kebab I knew this was the perfect chance to check it out. My go-to is always a salad with added protein and the chicken gyro was calling to me. Portion was generous and just the right amount of filling where I wasn't stuffed but I also wasn't feeling skimped. Chicken was a tad dry but I personally like when I get little charred edges so it wasn't a major issue. I ended up stealing hummus off my dad's lamb shish kebab plate to act as a dressing and it all tasted yummy! His lamb was also just a bit dry but still tender and had nice flavor from the grill. We especially liked that the rice was flavored, it tasted reminiscent of hainan chicken rice. Overall the taste of everything was on point and the staff were super friendly. On a Thursday evening there were plenty of tables open and it wasn't too loud or too quiet for a nice dinner while chatting. I'd come back to try some other menu items -- there were a few appetizer options that sounded intriguing. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - chicken gyro salad - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We tried this food again to go; and ordered various kebabs chicken, beef, gyro, and sadly they were all oily; especially the gyros. The beef kebabs were spicy, but the chicken lacked flavor, which was a bummer. Their hummus tasted good, which was a plus. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. You order at the counter, get seated with a number and they'll bring the food to you. Water is self-served at the front. The place is welcoming and the staff are nice! We ordered: - combo gyro plate: The combo plate came with chicken, lamb and beef, salad, rice, hummus and yogurt dip. The chicken was flavorful and not dry at all while the beef and lamb were so flavorful. The salad was fresh and rice moist. The hummus was a great addition too! - lamb and beef gyro salad: comes with salad, lamb and beef with salad dressing and yogurt dip. Portions are huge, so filling and worth the price point. The ingredients were all so fresh and the yogurt dip was delicious. The side of pita bread was so soft and fresh. Def recommend this place and will be back! read more

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Very good Lots of flavor Great presentation A little hot inside the restaurant but over all good spot read more

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Food was so gooood! Rice was seasoned and was such a pleasant surprise. Good portions and served on cute wood boards with great presentation. The salad was well flavored and hummus and pita bread with the plate was delicious. They also had a Turkish beer we usually do not see in the U.S. and were so happy to have found! Bomonti Service was so friendly and patient with all my questions haha! What a great find! Highly recommend!! read more

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I just love coming to this place almost every Sunday. The garlic fries are on point and the food is always fresh and delicious. I will definitely come back again. Only thing is the parking. It's a little tough to find as there is no parking lot in the area. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Mixed Grill - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

A total hidden gem of a place for mediterranean food. Simple, good tasting food. It's a fast, casual place--no table service. Order and pick up at the counter. I had the lamb/beef gyro platter and a side of falafel. The falafel was delicious & moist. The pita bread was soft & warm--I couldn't get enough. This was my first time visiting and I was not disappointed. I will definitely be returning. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

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One of my favorites, but today was a miss. I ordered wrong and came at the wrong time if day. My go to is sharing the mixed grill, which gives you flavorful fresh bites of most of the proteins served with their superior hummus, rice, a salad, served on a wooden cutting board. Today I had a craving for french fries and on Yelp, their fries looked amazing. I love thicker cut, greek french fries: i thought their combo wrap and fries would be as good as the platters that I usually order. It was 4:30 pm- before dinner rush and what I was not expecting was dried leftover bits of chicken and beef and lamb. Today the fries were perfectly fresh and hot, but terribly over salted, The salad was wilted and overdressed . They no longer offer the amazing Turkish tea. Service was fine and even at the odd hour, this place can be busy. Stick to the platters, Come at lunch or dinner time and ask for your fries to be salted sparingly and you cannot go wrong. Sorry Cobani, this was a two star meal, but rounding up because I have lots of four and a couple of five star experiences. read more

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Best portion size Ordered combo plate. The portions at my previous go-to Mediterranean spot have been getting smaller and smaller while the prices have gone the other direction so we gave this spot a try and the sides were just as good in terms of flavor and the meat portions were much better. The only thing is they don't have the pickled yellow pepper. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Combo plate - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

We stumbled across Cobani while searching for a nearby dinner spot in San Mateo -- funny enough, it came recommended by an eavesdropping stranger so we knew we had to give it a try. We arrived as a walk-in group of five, and the place wasn't busy. Reservations are available, but it seems to be more of a walk-in-style restaurant where you order at the counter before finding a table with your order number. A friend and I shared the mixed grill plate, and we also got garlic fries for the table. The portion size was perfect for the two of us, and I loved that we could try a variety of their meats -- my personal favorites were the lamb and chicken! The garlic fries were just okay though, and they barely had any garlic, so I'd skip them next time. Overall, it's a solid spot for Mediterranean and Turkish food. Street parking was plentiful, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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This has been one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. Nothing fancy, just good food in a relaxed, clean, and pay as you order place. Sam, the manager was very pleasant and helpful. He encouraged us to try some beer from Turkey which went well with our dinner. We started with a generous portion of garlic fries which is freshly made, not oily at all, and served with catsup and yogurt dip. The Mixed Grill plate is for sharing. A generous portion of lamb, beef and chicken with a delicious serving of garlic rice, hummus, salad, and pita bread. We tried their Salmon Salad which was freshly made with fresh spinach, arugula, red onion, grape tomatoes, pickles, corn, and house dressing. The salmon was fresh and the dressing/sauces perfectly complemented this dish. This was also good for sharing. We ended our delicious dinner with their freshly made Baklava and hot tea. They actually added some floral decorations to brighten the interior. Certainly a good place to get quality Mediterranean and Turkish food in San Mateo. read more

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My favorite Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean restaurant in the area. The ingredients are always fresh and the food is really - everything is cooked just right and the servings are generous. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Chicken Kebab Plate - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

This was my first time dining there, and I loved the food and the wall art. The staff is really friendly and inviting. My hubby and I ordered lamb kebab platters, and it was delicious and so fresh. I recommend this spot for anyone wanting to unwind and enjoy a night out with family or friends. read more

This is the best Mediterranean place I've been to, friendly staff and ample seating. My favorite dish is the chicken kebab plate, they have great salad dressing and amazing rice. Definitely my go to for Mediterranean read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Chicken Kebab Plate - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

Wow! The food was amazing! One of the best Mediterranean places I've ever tried! Everything had some much flavor, especially the hummus; just wow! Steak cooked to perfection Service was phenomenal and fast. Place was clean and very nicely decorated. Floral/vine vibes all over which is refreshing. It was an amazing meal, thank you! I added an extra grilled tomato but usually only comes with 1. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Beef Shish Kebab Plate - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

I went to the new location in half moon bay and WOW!! The customer service was truly a 100/10 as I was greeted immediately upon entering, wasn't rushed as a new visitor and was walked through the menu without being placated. To top everything off, the food was spectacular. Well seasoned, felt light weight in oils, and incredibly ample portions. I can't wait to try everything on the menu! read more

Great find! Ordered the Lamb shish kabob plate and really enjoyed it. Generous portion! Perfectly cooked juicy lamb and great sides. Loved the salad dressing, perfectly seasoned. Will definitely stop by again. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Lamb Shish Kebab plate. Perfectly cooked juicy lamb. Generous portions! - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

Ordered through DoorDash, great kebab, very juicy and delicious, the only the portion seemed a little smaller than the rest Middle Eastern food places. read more

Food was really good. Meat was tender. Hummus tastes fresh and pita bread was good as well. Will probably come back here again. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Beef Shish Kebab Plate - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

We used to come here sometimes to eat gyro and Alexander kebab. But the food we had today was really bad. The gyro is not like it used to be, and the Alexander kebab was covered with too much sauce and was cold. I won't be coming back again. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

nice. can get a vegan falafel. generous size and pleasant enough seating on the inside.

I love Mediterranean cuisine. Cute little restaurant off the main boulevard El Camino Real. Cobani has some high rankings. I've been able to try them twice now and their food is generously portioned and cooked well. I have a few Mediterranean restaurant favs in Redwood City, which I'm still very fond of, but Cobani is a close runner up. I ordered the Mixed Grill again and it's very filling with plenty for leftovers. The meats are juicy seasoned with spices. The chicken kebab is very juicy and full of Mediterranean flavors. The beef kebab and Kofke were tough. I love their rice! Side salad has a mustard vinegar dressing, which is nice to cool the light spices from the meats and chili oil on the hummus. And you also get a big fluffy pita to dip into the silky hummus. They have a menu of all traditional Mediterranean favorites, give them a try! read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Mixed Grill, really good! - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

Every time I have gone (alone, to go, with friends), the atmosphere is great. The staff (efficient and kind), the food (delicious), the atmosphere (peaceful inside and out). Easy to find on the first block of 25th, I tecommend it highly. Give it a try and you will agree. John E, read more

Very impressed with this restaurant to say the least. Meat dishes were very flavorful, cooked to perfection and portion sizes were huge. We came in with a group of 5, so we were able to try a few different dishes. The Mixed grill plate is definitely a good dish to split with someone due to its size. Most dishes come with a side salad, some rice, choice of meat/veggies, hummus and a yogurt sauce which was probably tzatziki. There isn't too much seating inside and the service was pretty fast. Prices are slightly on the higher side, but will definitely be coming back to try other items on their menu like the wraps. read more

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Came here for lunch during the week and it seemed the line followed us in. While we were lucky and walked in with no line, quickly a line formed behind us and the place got crowded. Food still came out fast, it was delicious and of course was satisfying. Place looked fine and was clean Would come back again read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Fries - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Such great food, generous servings. Love this place! You can always walk in and usually there's no line. The food is fresh and the cabbage is pickled. read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Adana Kebab Plate - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

Today as Nov. 15, I eat my lunch at Cobani Gyro & Kebab. I taste good and quality food, and service was so good, the food manager himself was the one who served as and his name is Sam, try to taste their food and enjoy their meal! Thank you. Sam for good food and quality service! More power to your restaurant! read more

Price rose 50% on average in 5 years is too much. My favorite place for lamb shank down the street (with better ambiance and seating) is almost the same price as 5 years ago, and lamb shank here is 50% more expensive (no kidding). read more

My family and I regularly order take out from Cobani. It's always fast, and we love the food! very easy to order online, too, and they've always gotten our orders right. read more

We really enjoyed our experience at Cobani! Generous portions -- the mix grill was definitely enough to share with 2 people. Each of the meats was cooked well -- tender, flavorful, and not dry at all! I loved how the mixed grill came on a wooden cutting board, it made the dish look very aesthetically pleasing and full. Quick service -- I like the casual setting of ordering at the counter and self-serve water. The food came out promptly, but not too quickly, so we knew it was being cooked fresh! The Greek salad was also fresh! I liked the option to have the dressings on the side, and loved both the balsamic and tahini sauces. One area where this place could improve is the pita bread, which did not really stand out/was pretty standard. Would love to come back here if we are in the area! read more

Cobani Gyro & Kebab - Mixed Grill - Halal Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Leaving an overdue review. We've ordered to-go food and catering from Cobani for years. It has ALWAYS been delicious and perfect. We usually order the mixed grill platter, and we especially love the salad and sides it comes with. The hummus is super flavorful too. I ordered the Greek salad for the first time this past visit, and it was delicious. I think it's my new favorite item here. Definitely recommend! read more

Great food! We shared three different dishes, all were delicious. Deducting one star because they got one of the orders wrong. We ordered a lower priced item and were given a more expensive dish. While it was delicious, we should have been charged for the lower cost dish. read more