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    Falafel Flare

    4.4 (328 reviews)
    ModerateFalafel, Burgers, Wraps
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Combo Platter (front), GYRO PLATTER(back)
    Mai S.

    Food is 3 stars but taking off one star as they didn't give us pitas. I usually go to dish n dash near by so wanted to see if this place is as good as the reviews say but wasn't up to 4.5 stars. we got combo platter(chicken & gryro) & gyro platter for takeout. Ordering was easy with kiosk and food was ready after 10 mins. We confirmed we have sauce, napkins and utensil and drove back home. But when we opened the box, we realized they didn't give us any pitas.. food was just enough to fill me up (80% without pitas) but meat was too salty. The sauce they gave us was yum yum sauce which only makes it more salty.. I thought they usually give spicy chillies& yogurt sauce? Mango lassi tasted good but a bit small portion. The person who brought us food was nice so overall I would give 3.5 stars but taking off 1 as they forgot to give us pitas for both of our meals.

    Chicken Platter: hummus, special sauce, chicken, rice and salad and pita in next picture.  I ate a couple of bites but perfect quantity
    Jasmine W.

    I just picked up food from here Friday, around 5:30 pm. It wasn't busy, but I saw food reviews on yelp and stopped for Starbucks and noticed this place. I have to say it's one of the BEST! I got the chicken platter and it's literally so delicious that I had to write a review immediately. I'm so happy I stopped and tried this and will definitely be back. Great ambiance, the staff is friendly and the food is amazing.

    Chicken Platter
    Emery N.

    I ordered the Chicken Platter. It had hummus, pita, chicken, and some salad. I chose to get it mildly spicy. It was spicy for me. I'm not good with spice so I recommend non-spice lovers to get spicy. I enjoyed it. The chicken was marinated well and not too salty and sweet. The hummus tasted great with the pita. The salad helped to balance out the meal. My meal came out quickly. There's a lot of parking outside. I came in on a Sunday afternoon. My friend and I were the only ones there. Definitely a great place to meet friends, family, or go on a date!

    Sarah V.

    My friend and I shared their the flame platter, which is a combination of the gyro, chicken, and falafel on top of rice with pita and hummus. We also ordered a side of fries. Once ordering, there is quite a bit of a wait, so I wouldn't come here if you're in a big rush. Lunch on the weekdays seem to be pretty filled but clear out around 1 PM. The gyro, falafel, pita and hummus were definitely standouts for me. The falafel has a thinner, crisp exterior, which I actually prefer because I feel like you can actually taste the falafel. I think they butter their pitas too, which makes it have better flavor. On the other hand, I did feel like the chicken was pretty dry, the rice was a little under seasoned (works when you bite everything but tastes a little bland on its own), and the fries could use a couple more minutes in the fryer. Overall, pretty solid place. I can see why people would come here during lunch. I'd probably just get the gyro lunch platter with a side of falafel next time but am glad I got to try a bunch of things

    Chicken Platter
    kelsey

    I heavily recommend the chicken platter, its my go to every time! My only complaint is that I wish they still included tzatziki sauce .

    Chicken Wrap
    Shirley N.

    Our 19th hole was here after a round of golf at nearby Sunnyvale Golf Course. The eight of us sat outdoors at one of two picnic tables. Ordering process - either with the cashier at the counter or at the self kiosk. If you order at the counter you're given a number. Later our order was brought to us. Hubby and I took an quick look at one of several laminated menus on the counter. He went with the grilled chicken salad and I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap. The orders were very similar. Hubby's was minus the wrap but same ingredients. Both were tasty and very generous. My wrap was very messy to eat as the yogurt dressing kept running down my fingers. Located in a strip mall. Ample parking. Tip; check in on Yelp for a piece of baklava.

    Combo platter (they have togo boxes on the side if you can't finish it!)
    Eunice T.

    It's a very unassuming restaurant. I thought I was in the wrong place at first because I was confused by the vibe of the place. Without reading the reviews, I would've thought it was an overpriced, fast-food type of place. You order by yourself via the kiosk (no one was at the cashier counter when we arrived). Then, choose your own table and sit down. Since we were quoted a 15 min-ish wait, my bf and I decided to make a quick run to Lucky's first. When we came back, we just chose a random table to sit down. The lady working there took notice and brought us our plates & utensils. Everything else is pretty much self-serve. I love that they have to-go boxes on the side. It made it easy for me to do portion control (by reminding me that I can just take leftover home). I thought that the entrees were a bit pricey though (~$18). The portion and quality of the entrees were not bad, but I've had better shawarma platters.

    Kimberly L.

    We were looking for good gyros nearby and my daughter found this place. We got there super early to pick up dinner and was greeted promptly as we entered. They have a kiosk in the front, which made the ordering quite easy. We were able to order and leave to pick up some other items in the same complex since they would text us when our order was ready. We ordered: - Falafel Wrap - Gyro Wrap - free baklava with yelp check in The owner was super friendly when we picked up the food to go. Both wraps were filled to the brim and very saucy which we love. Flavors were spot on as well. The baklava tasted great as well. More honey than what we normally have. That made it taste better. We will definitely be back.

    Sudesna M.

    Amazing food. Great service. Chicken Sharma wrap was spot on. Decent and clean ambience. You can claim a free Baklava for Yelp check in too. With so many positives, you must wonder...why the 3 stars then? The reason for the 1 star deduction is the price. Considering the fact that it's a self-order and self-serve place, the prices are definitely on the higher side. It'll be great if the management can come up with lunch style menu with reasonable prices. And then possibly I would love to return for lunch on more regular basis.

    Very delicioud mango lassi, would definitley get this again.

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    Chicken shawarma wrap was 10/10 I ordered mine spicy. Definitely worth the drive from San Jose. Will be back asap

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    Ask the Community - Falafel Flare

    Is this place halal?

    Yes it is halal

    How is the parking here?

    This place has got enough parking. They are in same complex of other restaurants and groceries

    Just tried calling, but no answer. Are you open tomorrow 2/21? Heard the owners are Muslim and I'd like to support them?

    Is either the falafel or beef gyros gluten free?

    Hi Lisa, Both our falafel and gyros are gluten-free. Try em out!… 

    Can you make any of the burgers chicken? For example, can the badmaash burger be chicken instead of beef?

    Hi Zia, Absolutely, we make the burgers beef, chicken, veggie, salmon.

    What kind of oils do you use in your cooking and salads etc? Thank you

    Hi! We use olive oil for our salads, and Chef's Quality Frying Oil for frying. Hope this helps.… 

    Hi, when will this business reopen? Thanks!

    Thank you very much for your inquiry. After our successful soft launch in March, we will be having our grand opening in June. Please stay tuned for future updates!

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    Falafel and Things - NYC Chicken & Gyro Combo Over Rice - @rayz

    Falafel and Things

    4.8(166 reviews)
    12.9 mi
    $$

    Why 3 stars? Because I was just so sad about my flavorless chicken…read more --- --- --- I was staying at the Courtyard Marriott and was so excited to see a food truck with 4.8 stars less than a mile away. I had just flown in that day from Houston and I wanted dinner, but I was on central time and ready to go to bed early, so I didn't want to sit down in an actual restaurant. A food truck, not to mention a highly rated food truck was the perfect solution for what I needed. I couldn't resist the NYC Chicken Tikka Masala, because I enjoy all four words of that dish, so what could go wrong? The guy made it for me and handed me this thick boy to-go box, which I promptly walked to my rental car and opened up to see a 10/10 visually appealing heaping meal. And then I took a bite and.... where was the flavor? I took another bite. Same thing. And another. And another. Bland tikka masala?? How does this happen? After I had several bites, I came to the conclusion that it tasted like chicken dipped into water. There was literally no taste to the sauce. Was an ingredient forgotten? Did I come to close to closing time (30 minutes)? I really don't know. I enjoyed the pita bread and the salad concoction, but I will forever be bummed thinking about the alternative places I almost visited before choosing to grab dinner here.

    3.5 stars overall for customer service and not the food…read more Where do I start, this place has excellent reviews and i don't fully understand that. The food was okay, nothing spectacular and I felt it to be a bit flavorless. I had originally stopped here 5+ years ago and had to try it again and we did and I felt the same way as I originally felt about their food. Their service was excellent and they were super friendly

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    Falafel and Things - NYC Gyro over Rice - @rayz

    NYC Gyro over Rice - @rayz

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    Sana’a Cafe - Pistachio Cake

    Sana’a Cafe

    4.5(104 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    This coffee stand is in a super cute downtown area of Mountain View! Parking is a bit scary with…read morehaving to pull out/pull in while ongoing traffic is behind you but I've never struggled to find parking. I got the drink special recommended to me by the workers which was the Sana'a Latte. All drinks have the option to come iced or hot and they are paired with a small middle eastern cafe. Perfect to have a coffee and a meal! The beans were strong but not burnt and I loved the taste! They offered huge variety of latte flavors and syrups and many were unique. While seating inside/outside seems to be a bit limited I have also never seen all seats occupied. Would love to come back and try the food options and more coffee flavors and update my review as well!

    I was looking for a building with the Sana'a cafe logo but passed it until I made a u-turn and just…read moredecided to park to look for it. Sana'a cafe is inside Mediterranean Grill restaurant. I saw the big signs that they were serving Sana'a coffee here. Someone was ordering before me and once it was my turn I was greeted warmly. I ordered the Sana'a light sweet whole milk. I took a seat and waited for my order. My order was ready pretty quickly and I took a big sip. Hold strong flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. A strong coffee flavor as well. It was still very sweet for my liking. The service was warm and welcoming. The coffee was good. Curious to try what else is on the menu and the pastries. Parking is limited to what's on the street. Spacious seating area.

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    Inside Seating

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    Turkish Coffee Set Up

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    Iraklis - Fri/Sat Special - Mansaf: Lamb Shank w/ yellow rice, fermented yogurt, pickles ($23.99) - BOMB!

    Iraklis

    4.7(577 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Social media strikes again…read more.. I came across a reel on IG featuring Iraklis. The food looked intriguing and scrumptious...in other words FIRE! I would not have known about this place if it wasn't for the reel. I'm also not familiar with Syrian and Lebanese cuisine. Thought I'd give it a shot. Not the biggest of venues, it a bit small on the inside, they have few benches and tables outside. Parking wasn't an issue, plenty of spaces in the parking lot. The staff was very helpful and informative. This is a fast casual spot with table service. They do bring the food to you, but you can help yourself to everything else afterwards, is: water, sauces, napkins etc. #SyrianEats: WRAP: ~ SHAWARMA: Damascus style CHICKEN - 5/5 Absolutely DELISH!! Love the garlic spread that came on the side. The wrap was already tasty enough, but somehow it was even tastier with the Garlic spread. Even the fries that came with it were spectacular! That drizzle pomegranate molasses... just DELISH!! This was one of the best wraps I had Stateside. Actually the best! PLATE: ~ MANSAF - 5/5 The Lamb shank was excellent as well! Tender fall of the bone with flavor galore, and the butter sauce was amazing as well...delish! The rice that came with the Lamb shank was OK. It was probably good, but the flavor profile didn't stand up to the rest of the food. I thought it could use more flavor, but that just me nitpicking... 4.5 ***** rounded up to 5***** for me This food here is amazing. I'll be back...

    Was craving a chicken shawarma, so I went off to TikTok and found SO many recommendations for…read moreIraklis! We placed an order for pickup and got two original chicken shawarma wraps. The garlic spread that was in the wrap was addicting! I definitely recommend eating it with the chili sauce for an extra kick. The chicken that I got was a bit dry... but nothing the sauce couldn't help fix. The portion size was HUGE; I think I probably could've been satisfied with eating just half of it. We also got an order of their baklava to-go, and this was also delicious! The baklava was sweet and moist.

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    Iraklis - Menu (Apr. 2026)

    Menu (Apr. 2026)

    Iraklis - Mango Lassi ($3)

    Mango Lassi ($3)

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    Kabob Fusion - Hummus and pita, my dad loves this

    Kabob Fusion

    4.7(336 reviews)
    10.2 mi

    Remarkable. There…read moreis a reason they're #1 best 20$ fill up service was amazing, food was hot, couldn't have been a better place to stop on the way home!

    This review is long overdue, but I feel obligated to share our experience so other families know…read morewhat to expect from Kabob Fusion. My family and I, two adults and two young children, came here during Ramadan for iftaar. Before arriving, I specifically called ahead to ask whether we needed to come early because I understood restaurants can become very busy during iftaar time. I was told that arriving 10 to 15 minutes before iftaar would be perfectly fine and that our food would be ready around the time of breaking fast. Based on that reassurance, we came about 20 minutes before iftaar expecting a smooth experience. Instead, the moment we walked in, it felt like we were invisible. The restaurant was crowded but not chaotic. We sat down and waited while servers walked past us repeatedly without acknowledging us. Eventually, I had to flag someone down myself just to place an order. I even asked directly how long the food would take because we were fasting all day and had two small children with us. The server confidently assured us the food would arrive around iftaar time. That never happened. When iftaar finally arrived, all we received were dates and water. No appetizers, no main dishes, nothing. We continued waiting while table after table around us received their food. Meanwhile, our children became increasingly upset and hungry. Anyone with young kids knows that after a full day of fasting, asking them to wait another 20, 30, even 50 minutes is nearly impossible. Our kids were crying, exhausted, and confused as they watched other families eat while we sat there with empty plates. What made the situation worse was the complete lack of honesty and accountability. Every time we asked about our order, we were told, "It's coming soon." Then eventually the server disappeared entirely for nearly 20 minutes and avoided us altogether. A woman later approached us, but instead of apologizing or taking our concerns seriously, she became dismissive and defensive. By this point, nearly 50 minutes had passed since we ordered, and she still insisted we "shouldn't complain" (in Farsi) because the food would come "soon." That response was honestly more upsetting than the delay itself. A simple apology, honesty, or basic compassion toward a fasting family with small children would have gone a long way. We eventually left the restaurant feeling humiliated, disrespected, and deeply disappointed. What saddened me most is that this happened during Ramadan, a month centered around patience, generosity, hospitality, and good character. In Afghan culture and Islamic ethics, guests are supposed to be treated with dignity and care, especially during iftaar. Halal is not only about the food being permissible. Halal is also about honesty, fairness, respect, and how people are treated. Sadly, this restaurant failed in all of those areas. We will never return, and I cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for respectful service or a welcoming family environment.

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    Kabob Fusion - Left side seating

    Left side seating

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    BBQ Lamb Chops

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    ACHILLES - Chicken Shawarma Plate

    ACHILLES

    4.6(2.3k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    Amazing 10/10, I…read moretried the chicken and beef plate. Both of them solid, there selections of sauces was great too! I recommend the white and spicy sauce. They got the food out fast and my group really enjoyed it. I personally prefer the chicken shawarma. The service was fantastic and it was our first time. They gave us recommendations and the falafels came out fresh. The place is definitely better than the chain places I've been too. It's in a cozy plaza. Definitely my go to spot in the future.

    I'm baaaack with another review! I'll keep this one short since I've been writing stories in my…read moreprevious reviews. Let's get into it. Double Combo Plate - Turmeric Rice - Chicken Shawarma and Gyro Beef - The Works (Everything included) - Tzatziki sauce - Falafel (Side) - Waffle Fries (Side) Okay, the presentation of the combo plate wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing, but I looked past it. Unfortunately, the chicken and beef were lacking in flavor and were pretty dry. The portions were generous, though the gyro beef was sliced pretty thin. The veggies were actually fresh, which was a plus. The hummus was on the lighter side flavor-wise, while the Baha Ghanouj had a solid roasted aftertaste. The Achilles spread was... interesting. It was very fatty with a garlic aftertaste. It just wasn't my thang. The waffle fries were cool. They were fried well and had a good crunch, but nothing special. The falafel, though, was pretty disappointing. I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch. They were very crunchy, but had a weird dish-soap aftertaste that I couldn't get past. I couldn't finish the rest. Sorry, but I'll be on the lookout for another Mediterranean spot.

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    ACHILLES - Achilles Chicken Plate

    Achilles Chicken Plate

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