came across this place recently and seeing "kurdish" on the sign honestly meant a lot to me…read more food was fresh and tasty, burhan was very welcoming, and the service was fast and friendly. glad to meet them. i'll definitely be back.

I had an overall good experience during my recent takeout visit. We ordered the beet salad, lamb…read morewrap, salmon kabob plate, and falafel plate. The staff was friendly, and the food itself was okay. I'd give it a three out of five The only concerning part was the tabbouleh that came with the falafel plate. It had a flavor that reminded me of raw fish, which stood out even more since I also ordered the salmon kabob plate. I didn't really care for the falafels either. On the positive side, the hummus was delicious, and everything else was pretty good.Overall, it's probably a 50/50 chance that I'd give this place another try, especially since I have other solid options for this type of cuisine. Still, I'd recommend giving it a shot, everyone's taste is subjective, and your experience might be different.

All the things I could say…read more.. We love this spot, and it has become our go to when visiting the area (though I do also LOVE Zachary's). Most recently, we dropped in before going to a show at the Ivy Room (another favorite). We got there early so we we could enjoy a leisurely meal. We were e seated in the bar, which worked well as we had great service and I personally like the higher bar tables. We tried the mezzo plate, kofta, a fantastic halumi salad, and the phyllo chicken pie. Everything we had was delicious! Cocktails and wine options were also outstanding. We finished with halva topped scoop of ice cream and delightful coffee! Great spot? Great food! Great service! We love this place!

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.

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.

This is my absolute favorite Mediterranean restaurant of all time! No other Mediterranean…read morerestaurant has items like La Mediterranee. I highly recommend getting the lunch plate or for dinnertime, getting the Middle Eastern plate, so you can try a variety of dishes. The levant sandwiches are especially heavenly with very soft bread and a yogurt-like filling; so refreshing! The chicken pomegranate is so tender and tasty too and I love the Armenian potato salad. There is complimentary pita bread as well. Portion sizes are generous. The restaurant has nice theming and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Came on a weekday lunch at 12:30 and was seated with no wait. Paid parking is available in the lot on Russell.

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.

Really enjoyed Saffron Kitchen in Oakland! I had the ground beef skewers, and they were absolutely…read moredeliciously tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive. It's a great spot for a relaxed dinner in Oakland, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

I love to come here for their gyro combo platter as well as the gyro ceasar salad. (requested to…read morehave the meat crispy). The ambiance is fine, a little more noisy as you go further in tho. Since my family and are are somewhat regulars, we tend to order the same food and have the same server who remembers our orders. Pretty easy going place with reasonable price.

4+ stars $21 Gyro…read morePlatter: it might be the homemade green hot sauce talking, but this was truly excellent. I walked in uncertain if wanted Greek; I left finding a good restaurant. $7 Mythos Beer: lager. Its refreshing! I quite like this style.

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!

My co workers and I were out at Solano avenue stroll all day. We had walked about 5 miles and it…read morewas really hot. I was very tired and extremely famished. The only thing on my mind was "I need some food that will lift up my spirits". We happened to stumble upon Jerusalem because it was at the end of Solano Avenue and we did not have the strength to go anywhere else for food. I can say with full confidence that that was the best decision we made! The food was 10/10 experience. Maybe my hunger made it taste better but you really can't say their food is not good. I got their combination platter with chicken and lamb. Perfect seasoning that went well with the saffron rice, hummus and pita. It was so refreshing!! Additionally, the portions are so big! I could hardly fit everything on my plate. I was so so happy about that. The restaurant itself is easy to miss in my opinion and seems a bit old but that gives it a nice aesthetic. The service was good but they were quiet busy with other customers so they could not really focus on us. I didn't care though, I was just so focused on finishing up the delicious meal. Safe to say, I left feeling very satisfied. This is definitely one of the best middle eastern dishes I've had. I loved everything about this place and I can't wait to go back.

4+ stars $29.76…read moreCombination Skewer Platter: everything was seasoned perfectly. The skewers were dryish, but nothing the sauces couldn't fix. I ate with relish. Happy to return but I'll refrain from picking the (understandablly) most expensive meal.

Been wanting to visit this place for some time now. The food is absolutely amazing, fresh, juicy…read morekabobs, and so much more!! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner (Amir) who was so welcoming and helpful. The menu is simple and to the point. Classic Iranian cuisine with no fuss! If you need middle eastern groceries, they have a market next door. They carry a few different Palestinian products which I was quick to buy. Purchased the Al-Ard extra virgin olive oil. This place is a gem and will be my go to place for Persian food whenever I'm in the area.

I was in Berkeley and craved Mediterranean, I was not disappointed by this lovely gem of a…read morerestaurant and market! It's been in business 54 years. Generations have shopped and eaten the wonderful food here. I ordered the Baarg and it came quickly- cooked to order. Amir has owned it the part 11 years, and his father before him. The Shiraz salad was the best I've ever had. Rice was perfection. The Baarg was so tender and delicious.. Amir made sure everything was perfect. This place is great for families and very reasonably priced for the high quality of food. The place is charming with a terrace out back and the World Cup game in tonight. They have live music Friday nights and a host of other events all month. Check the calendar in the hall by the patio. I highly recommend!

We went on fine Sunday evening with little to no people around. At first glance, the place had the…read moremiddle-east charm. Started with my favorite Labneh and multi-wheat pitas/Zaatar which was absolutely amazing. Experimented with Grape leaves mezze which was little on sour side and mild. Then main course of perfectly seasoned grilled lamb chops, scallops kebabs and lamb kebabs. Out of all the tender lamp chops are must try. Roasted potatoes and basmati rice on the side plays well. Ended up with another favorite Baklava (unexpectedly had right sweetness) and tea.

This is our third time and likely last The place is great as…read morea wine bar to socialize with friends and we saw plenty of that, but we went for the food and hope some live music No performance that night which is fine but the food was bland, servings seem smaller than I remember even though they were the large /dinner size. I guess what made the difference before was the music Again, if drinking wine with friends is your thing, it's definitely a place for that. Just lower your expectations with the food

You have to try their fresh carrot juice. So good! He juiced it fresh in front of me, and mixed in…read moresome orange per his suggestion. I also loved how cold it was, makes a huge difference. Perfect on a warm day.

Ten years, countless visits, and Razan's still hasn't missed. The food is always fresh, flavorful,…read moreand so good it makes me wonder if they've got some secret spice deal with the universe. Consistency this tasty should honestly be illegal--but lucky for us, it's just on the menu. Literally nothing negative to say about this place. They have my heart.