Decided to come here one day after my dentist appointment. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap for…read morepick up. It's a good size for the price, the chicken is very tasty and I really liked the garlicky sauce thing that came with it. Would definitely come back here the next time I'm craving another shawarma. Service was friendly too!

Great shawarma, the sauce and meat are both delicious. If you are in the area and want some…read moreshawarma I would recommend you try this place it is easy and fast. Only thing is that the restaurant did not feel the most clean with overflowing trash cans and sticky tables. But the food more than makes up for this. I would for sure order take out from this place again but if you are looking for a place to sit and enjoy your meal you may want to sit outside or take the shawarma to the lake nearby

Went to Lazeez kitchen for lunch after reading all the good reviews…read more The restaurant was empty with one family before me ordering. I ordered the lamb and beef platter. It took like 25 mins only to find out they made it for Togo and it's just sitting there, not a problem mistakes happen. The meat was juicy and flavorful, the salad had lettuce , onion and one baby tomatoes but a lot of olives. Maybe they do it this way. The place is clean and tidy. I will try this place again sometime

Catering services has always been a pleasure with online ordering and call ahead for large groups…read more Love the falafels and the sharma chicken and rice. Salads are always a hit with arugula only my favorite or mixed greens. Large party trays with chicken, beef and falafels. Cannot do without the falafels some of the best. Beware for those who are spice sensitive the garlic yogurt is very spicy or just me lol. Definitely give a try and support local businesses!

I reserved their beautiful private room for a luncheon for my non-profit. The owner couldn't have…read morebeen more cooperative and anxious to please, providing an amazing mouthwatering menu with the variety and pricing that met our needs. Our guests were delighted by the warmth and hospitality of the owner, who came into our room to tell us about the meal he was preparing. He also told us about his background in Afghanistan, where his businesses trained and supported dozens of women and their families, providing them with childcare and fair wages for their services. This was more than a delicious meal - it was a rare opportunity to experience the true richness of the Afghan culture and the bounty of its culinary repertoire.

My friend and I randomly stumbled upon this absolute gem. We loved that the restaurant is below…read morestreet level. This was some of the best Afghani food I've had with friendly service too. The food was perfectly aromatic and fresh -- it will not leave you feeling heavy and greasy inside. Main entrees (not pictured): chicken kabob plate. The potato bolani is a must!!

Amazeballs. So well thought of. From the sauces to the desserts…read more The cheese stuffed falafels are the best I've ever had. The Chicken Tagine is soulful and generous in its portioning. We had the lamb burrito thing and it was so soulful and delicious. Drinks all get a thumbs up and the space itself is warm and inviting. We had them cater a memorial this last weekend and the falafel balls were the hit. Thank you guys.

Counter service with open seating concept indoor and outdoor. Service was friendly and helpful…read more Food was delicious and fresh! The hummus in particular was amazing! Great place go eat in a nice day as the indoor dining is still pretty open. It was busy but not noisy. I'm leaving this reviewing having noticed that they have unfortunately closed! My hope is they find a new location and keep the same menu!

Zaytoon on Solano in Albany, Palestinian-owned spot named after the Arabic word for olive and the…read morefood makes that heritage feel meaningful. Kefta wrap was the move, well seasoned meat, warm pita, comes together right. Lamb shawarma plate with the saffron rice and yogurt sauce was the other highlight, big cubes, proper seasoning. Mint lemonade is a must, fresh squeezed with just enough tartness. Room is bright with skylights and blue walls, feels elevated without being stiff. Sunday brunch is worth knowing about, they run the full lunch menu alongside brunch options.

We've always liked Zaytoon for the ambiance, tasty food, and affordability. And the service is…read moregreat: attentive and professional. We came here last night and found everything to our liking--the generous appetizer of roasted Brussels sprouts (though we couldn't detect the pomegranate syrup), Maklouba and Bamia, both of which featured melt-in-your-mouth lamb. We'd give it 5 stars except that the Maklouba and Bamia seemed too heavily salted -- maybe because we're OGs and have to watch our salt intake, we don't salt our food at home.

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.

I've been here several times and the food is always delicious, warm, and fresh…read more The Chicken and Lamb Shawerma are my favorites. Sweets are delicious as well. Enjoy!

Love this place! It is a tiny little space with a couple tables inside and outside. Went for first…read moretime yesterday and the customer service is just stellar. Friendly, warm, accommodating and helpful. I can't eat garlic and I asked the man behind the counter where you order if it was possible to make a chicken kebab without it. He helped me order all stuff I could eat and we created a plate for me with chicken kebab, tabbouleh salad, pita, pickled vegetables, olives and - this was the kicker - hummus. Hummus ALWAYS has garlic, but he insisted it didn't have any. Oh. My. God! It was SO delicious. First time I've been able to eat hummus in 20 years. But everything was super yummy and fresh. The chicken breast kebabs were flavorful, tender, and beautifully charred along with grilled tomato. The hummus was such a treat, the pickled veg - cauliflower, carrot and some others - was perfect - just enough kick and flavorful beyond the vinegar, and the olives were good little green ones. And - all of this for under 10 bucks. Again, the proprietors are wonderful - gracious, friendly ... and then this killer food. I will SO be back!

The chicken and rice are awesome. Chicken was juicy and so flavorful…read more Yogurt and chive appetizer was great. The waitress recommended it and it was way better than I was anticipating. Tachin was something completely different. So many different flavors and textures. Great change up. Wouldn't be my go to. But once in a while I could enjoy it.

We walked in and tried to get a table for 2. And the owner asked us if we had reservations. But…read morethere was plenty of seating inside and outside. Funny part is, no one walked in after us. We were then seated, the first girl asked if we wanted anything to drink which we did but we never got our drinks til another waitress came and asked us 20mins later. We told her we were ready to order and we had to wait another 10mins for another waiter to order. We got the chive/shallot yogurt, lollipop lamb chops, Koobideh and Joojeh Kabob. The kabeb dishes came with grilled tomato, grilled pepper, rice with tadig on top. They also make this pink butter to put on the rice. Food is good and everything was seasoned well and not over cooked. I want to give this place a try again but they need to work on their customer service. They catered more to other tables and we didn't even get offered the dessert menu like the other tables around us. Also, we had to ask for the check and no one even came to check if we were ready to pay we had to go up there.

Enjoyed a nice family lunch at Kamdesh. The restaurant is large but we were one of two diners on a…read moreSaturday. The restaurant was pretty warm from the oven and no ac was on, there is a fan near the door. We ordered many appetizers, the best was the potato bolani, and eggplant borani. Unfortunately there was no pakora but they had samosas, which were ok. For mian dishes, we had a variety of meat and vegetables. For veg, I recommend the sabzi challow and green beans. And heard the lamb chops were good. Food came out hot and delicious but it did come out slowly. There was only one cook in the kitchen. Service was friendly, they allowed us to eat an outside cake in the restaurant. Would come back to eat again, maybe take out!

Recently I hosted a multi-day work event in Downtown Oakland where I was offering lunch each day,…read moreso instead of big chain restaurants or Doordash or EZ Cater, I actually called restaurants and spoke to managers/someone who could work with me on catering orders (talked on the phone? wow, shocking! But working with them directly helps them earn more than when it's through one of the delivery sites). I've always liked Kamdesh, sometimes during a busy lunch rush I've had to wait a little bit, but I felt like getting them a shot. I worked out a menu for a buffet lunch with different items and they delivered to my office in downtown. We had folks with dietary restrictions, and the person I talked to was able to walk me through some options. There were able to work within my price range per person and I could choose different items like kebabs, borani, etc. and they included cooked veggies, saffron rice and salad. It probably ended up being too much food but that's a good problem to have. Everyone enjoyed the meal, and we had leftovers in the fridge for a couple days.

Eating at La Mediterranee is like eating in the Mediterranean…read more Food is impeccable. A quiet restaurant to eat inside or outside. Big tables for Family style yum.

I ordered the Grilled Lamb and Beef Shawarma, not realizing that the lamb would come in very small…read morepieces, about the same size as the meat they use for a wrap. I was also disappointed that the food arrived cold. The very cold potato salad made it even worse, especially because everything was placed together on the same plate. Just looking at the plate, the presentation was not appetizing. The dish was described as Grilled Lamb and Beef Shawarma, but the lamb did not look or taste grilled, and I could not taste or find any beef at all. Overall, the meal was very disappointing--not only because of the temperature, but also because the dish did not seem to match its description and the presentation was not appealing. Unfortunately, this was my second time visiting this restaurant, and I was disappointed both times. I really wanted to give it another chance, but after this experience, I don't think I will be returning.