This was always and forever my #1 place to go to for Arabic food of Shawarma and Falafel. I've…read moremissed this restaurant and Mr. Salem's friendly greetings for a number of years since moving out of state. Although I wish Mr. Salem was still in operation of his restaurant, he deserves his retirement after working so hard and becoming one of the best in town after 30+ years. I know I will never find Arabic food as good as this Sahara Falafel was and this is what saddens me. Sahara Falafel will forever have a spot in my heart.

I came here late at night after seeing Jin of bts concert at the Honda Center a few miles away…read more It's one of the few places opened around 1am. Small, family owned with a few tables inside. I ordered the combo plate which came with chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, and falafel piled on top of rice with sides of hummus and salad with a bag of pita with pickles. The meat was well seasoned and the falafel was not too dry. The salad was crispy and the hummus was good. The wait time was not long and the couple was friendly. Parking lot is small.

Fast service and a pleasant atmosphere combined with excellent Lebanese cuisine made for an awesome…read moredining experience. Zait and Zaatar is one of those places I wish I had tried sooner. The food is very good and filling. I ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich thinking it wouldn't be enough food but it was. And every bite of the sandwich was so full of a diverse multitude of flavors. I love it because I feel like this type of food can be easy to mess up, but Zait and Zaatar gets it just right. I look forward to coming back. Also the man in the hat who took our order, perhaps the owner, was so welcoming and friendly to us. It may have been because I was with my friend who has been there before but I really appreciated that and I pay attention to those details whenever I go eat someplace.

I've always enjoyed Zait & Zaatar, their plates, wraps, sandwiches, and pastries are consistently…read moregood. Unfortunately, today's experience was frustrating. I placed an online order for the baked fish plate around 12:45 PM and expected a bit of a wait since it was fish. After waiting about 25 minutes, I called and was told it would be another 10-15 minutes. The restaurant was busy, so I understood. However, after waiting longer and checking inside twice, my order still wasn't ready and there seemed to be confusion about its status. In total, I waited close to an hour for an order that was placed online in advance. What bothered me most was seeing customers who ordered in person receive their food before me. It felt like my online order had been overlooked. If online ordering is offered, those orders should be monitored and fulfilled properly, especially during busy times. The food itself was good, but the plate could have been put together better. The fries were placed directly on top of the fish, which made them soggy and took away from the presentation. It would make much more sense to serve the fries on the side. Overall, the food is still good, but the long wait, confusion with the online order, and lack of attention to presentation make me hesitant to rely on the online ordering system again.

First time at Tasa2Go and I got the tasa single. The food was definitely worth the wait and I'll…read morehave to come back and try their other dishes.

A friend recommended this place, and it did not disappoint, in fact, it exceeded all of our…read moreexpectations! From the moment we walked in, we were treated like friends who had come to visit. The staff was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. My family and I love Mediterranean food, but we had never tried Egyptian food before. Let me tell you, we will definitely be regular customers from now on! The food was amazing. I had the beef shawarma bowl, and the portion was huge. I actually love that because it means I have delicious leftovers for today too. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. We also tried two different desserts, and both were outstanding: creamy, delicious, and not overly sweet. You can tell they're made with quality ingredients and balanced flavors. Excellent food, generous portions, warm hospitality, and an overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

The best food ever!! The meat very fresh and tasty…read more Good service Fresh delicious veggies. Ambient cozy and warm like a family! recommend this place !! Not expensive.

Lady taking orders not very friendly. Tried a chicken wrap,…read morechicken was dry and the flavor and the wrap was not worth going back for. I will say the falafel was nice. They also took a while to get the food out and the people there eating had their food.

Joy k. Always our favorite food!!! Eat here at least once a week. It's like being back in the…read moreMiddle East. Love it!

Yum. Just yum. I…read moregot the mixed kebab wrap with a side of fries. The place was packed and everyone was enjoying their food. The service was quick and the store has so much charm authentic to its owners.

Literally saw the sign while walking and I have no regrets!…read more First off, the ambience is beautiful. The dim lighting and candles are super romantic. I got a seat with a bit of sunlight coming in from the window and that felt like the perfect touch. Avery is so kind. She immediately mentioned the Soup of the Day and the blend for the herb water and I knew I had to get both! They rotate both out every single day depending on what they have on hand, which is a great indicator that they source their ingredients fresh. The soup was puréed eggplant with a coconut milk or cream base and it was the creamiest eggplant dish I'd ever had in my life. Very smooth, no seeds. I didn't even know eggplant could get to that consistency. It's a beautiful soup and I would come back just for that. Arabic tea was not as strong as I'd had in other restaurants but for a nice dining place like this, I think it's good that it wasn't so bitter. Maybe it's also because I dunked a whole packet of honey in mine beforehand Beef stew was great. There were only a few beef chunks but if you're a fan of the vegetable you're choosing (I love zucchini so that worked out well for me), then it's a perfect portion for one. I can't believe I've just been passing this gem behind for so long! Will definitely come back with some company next time around.

The food was great. Fun, low-key atmosphere and the staff treated us like kings. Thank you for a…read morewonderful evening!

Absolutely loved this place! The food was fresh, flavorful, and everything came out perfectly…read morecooked. You can really tell they care about quality and presentation. The ambiance was welcoming and comfortable, but what truly made the experience stand out was Isabel. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel so taken care of from start to finish. Her service was exceptional and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend Aleppo's Kitchen we'll definitely be coming back!

Let's just get right down to it. Get the 3 dip sampler. It comes with hummus, mutabbal (eggplant),…read moreand muhammara (Aleppo peppers with walnuts) which aren't like any you've tasted before. This is not your standard one dimensional pasty hummus. Mutabbal is usually my favorite dip and Aleppo hits it right out of the park. Muhammara - wow, how have I not had this before? The smokiness, the walnuts, it was perfect dipping with the (very hot) pita. Dare I say this was my favorite of the three? For proteins, we had the 3 kebab combo (chicken, filet mignon, and kefta) - again, all grilled to perfection, succulent, juicy, and so flavorful. Slather garlic sauce over everything! Our other protein was the mansaf. The lamb was fall of the bone and tender. The almonds give a nice crunch to each bite and the yogurt sauce was a perfect accompaniment. Ask for the green drink, perfect for cooling down in a warm day. Servers are super attentive and always checking in. Come hungry!

Pita Hot has been around a long time. Tucked inside of a mini-plaza on Chapman in Fullerton, Pita…read moreHot has long been surrounded by Fullerton food staples such as Huntington Ramen, Roll & Grill, and Curry Hut. But where Pita Hot sets itself apart from those places is the community. When you walk in, you're greeted with smiles, a question about how your day is, and if you've been there a few times, a quick "how's the wife and kids?" Although some people may see the price tags and wince, they do not skimp on portions. They will fill your plate to the absolute brim, give you one huge pita, and send you on your way. The flavors on the food are nothing to scoff at either. The hummus, tabbouleh, and beef skewer are absolute hits. Flavorful bites with the perfect amount of balance between the acidity of the tabbouleh, the light and rich hummus, and the meatiness of the beef. The shrimp skewer is tasty as well but not something I think I'd get again. The rice pairs well with everything, and as I've mentioned before, the humongous pita they give you is delicious as well. A three skewer plate is enough for two people! All in all, Pita Hot has been around this long for a reason. Their business model and recipes are tried and true. Overall, 9/10.

Food: excellent. Tasty. Hot and fresh all the time…read more Price: you get what you pay for. Quality. Service: it might take a while to get your food after you order but you know they cook aa you order. Ambiance: ample seating area. Practical..nothing fancy. Parking: limited. Might need to drive around a few times to get lucky with parking spot. Depending on the time of day, you can be lucky and get a spot in front of the restaurant.