Stopped by for lunch after dropping my friend off nearby and tried the chicken shawarma wrap. The flavor was good, but the portion size didn't really justify the $16 price tag. For that amount, I can usually get a full plate meal elsewhere. If you don't mind smaller portions, it's worth a try - but for value, I'll be skipping it next time. read more

Tastes ok but Overpriced for small majorly underwhelming portion sizes. At least that's how I felt about the wrap.

Great food, in a category that is hard to find! Service was great and ambiance was clean and convenient!

Good food, but where's the rest of it? Habibi Time near Irvine has great flavor -- the chicken shawarma was tasty, and the place itself looks clean and well put together. But the portion size? Let's just say it was small. My sandwich looked like it was made for a toddler's lunchbox, not a grown adult. Don't know if I can recommend due to smaller portions. read more

Habibi Time - Chicken Shawerma Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We walked here from our hotel after the check-in clerk recommended it as a casual spot for dinner. I was so pleased! The veggie plate was fantastic - I'll put tabouleh on anything. Tons of food for the price. My coworker got a wrap, and it was huge! Very friendly team. read more

I don't review places often but this place deserves a shout out! Habibi Time is my new favorite local shawarma spot. My family is picky with our shawarma and everyone loooved it! The beef shawarma bites specifically are SO GOOD! I get them every time. The beef is juicy, flavor packed, tender and pairs perfectly with the freshness of the Arabic pickles and marinated onions inside (not a super intense onion flavor which I appreciate) and with the tahini, hummus, and tzatziki! I'm a tabouli snob, and theirs is top notch and has lots of lemon! They have a special habibi sauce that I love with the fries too. The owners and staff are really friendly and the portions are large. They have an assortment of fun middle eastern drinks you can't find just anywhere and cute neon signs inside for a fun vibe. 10/10 recommend this spot, it's a must try! read more

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Horrible sandwich. Got the chicken shawrma wrap with fries on the side. The wrap was completely flavorless even with their stale garlic sauce and mystery red sauce. Instant diarrhea when I got home too. Yuck read more

I had higher hopes for this place :/ the best thing was the shawarma, everything else was pretty bad. The fries were stale and cold, the stuffed grape leaves were dry, and the baklava wasn't fresh at all. The shawarma wrap itself was decent, but you need the garlic sauce on the side as well. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to have this again. read more

Absolutely incredible food and service. Mixed shawarma plate was incredible. Very flavorful. Will return! read more

Habibi Time - Mixed Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Omg this is the best family restaurant serving traditional food such as beef and chicken shawarma and many kinds of appetizers such as taboola , hummus ,baba ghanoog and healthy salad , their service is amazing welcoming staff. I really appreciate them for their service and I can't wait for next order.. Thank you Extremely recommended read more

Habibi Time - Beef Shawarma , hummus, 8 Oz Tabbouleh.fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Foods super over priced and just not good at all Internet really overhyped this place. Don't know how chicken that sits on rotisserie tastes reheated and bland. يا خسارة read more

If you are looking for authentic, incredibly flavorful shawarma, this is the spot. The chicken/beef is perfectly seasoned, beautifully charred on the outside, and incredibly juicy on the inside. They don't skimp on the garlic sauce (toum) either, which is rich, punchy, and exactly how it should be. The pita is fresh and pillowy, and the pickled veggies add the perfect crunch. You can taste the quality and care in every single bite. The staff is also incredibly welcoming and fast. Easily the best shawarma in town--10/10 recommend! read more

I fell for they hype and tried this place for lunch. The chicken shawarma lacked flavor and was not crispy, the tabbouleh was soggy, but the fries were good. read more

Ordered the chicken shawerma sandwich through Uber eats, when the food arrived, I opened the box and the presentation look nice but while it was eating, I felt something go right through my gums when it turned out to be a big piece of bone that was to attached to the chicken, could have been a much worse situation especially if there's a child they could have choked and been in the hospital or even worse. read more

Habibi Time - Chicken shawerma sandwich, took a bite of a big piece of bone sticking out of the chicken, very hazardous - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Yallah, I finally got my chance to eat at Habibi Time in Newport Beach, and here's my take! The staff was super friendly, welcoming me with big smiles and guiding me through the menu like pros. After some deliberation, I settled on two dishes: the Beef Shawerma Bites (8 pieces) and the Beef and Chicken Shawerma Combo Plate. Let's start with the combo. The beef and chicken shawarma were tender and juicy, bursting with so many different flavors that danced on my tongue. It came with a fresh Mediterranean salad, basmati rice, a side of pita. The dipping sauces were tahini, garlic dip, hummus, and tzatziki. It's a solid plate--definitely worth a try if you're into platters. But honestly, it didn't leave me itching to come back for more. I'm a bit of a snob, always comparing plates to fancy sit-down spots with white tablecloths and servers, so take that as you will. If plates are your thing, give it a shot! But wait--let's talk about the Beef Shawerma Bites. Wow, these stole the show! Had I skipped the combo, I'd have devoured all eight pieces without blinking. These aren't your typical wraps--they take the beef, wrap it up tight, then grill it to crispy, toasty perfection. Inside, the flavors explode: creamy tahini, fresh parsley, tangy onions, and a sweet-tart pomegranate sauce all meld together, melting in your mouth like a flavor bomb. I'm giving these a 10/10, no question. They were so good, I didn't even stop to snap a picture--just savored every bite. Usually, I'm that person documenting every dish when I tour restaurants, but these bites reminded me to just be present and enjoy the moment. Reflecting later is easy, but trust me, these deserve the hype--and the drive to Newport. Overall, the bites outshined the plate by a mile. I'll definitely be back for more of those and to try their wraps. One suggestion for Habibi Time: maybe expand the menu down the line with options like kebab plates, rotisserie chicken, or even fish dishes. But honestly, if you're going to master one thing, they've already nailed it with those beef shawarma bites--I can't stop thinking about 'em. Come hungry, and yallah, Habibi Time--see you next time! read more

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I went last night , the shawarma chicken was very very dry other than the fact there was bone in I was very disappointed honestly bc I expected better and asked for sauce inside . read more

Of my favorite medi spots in OC ! The food is absolutely incredible and everything is fresh and flavorful. I ordered the chicken shawerma bites, which were amazing. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, everything is yummy. Definitely will be eating here again ! And wonderful service as well. read more

Best Halal Food in the City!!! Yahiya was amazing, I apologize if I'm butchering his name. Food is so delishious! My wife and ESPECIALLY my daughter loved it so much!! She said "mmmm" after every bite Very easy to find, the banner outside was well lit compared to other businesses. Felt like home the moment I walked in, warm welcome and very helpful when ordering. Will definitely be going back soon!!! read more

i ordered the beef shawarma wrap and asked for it to be crispy. when i got home (5min drive) and started eating, the wrap itself was very tough and difficult to chew. it was not crispy, just hard and chewy, which made the whole meal disappointing. i have tmj and the incredibly tough and leathery texture of the wrap wrecked my jaw. i took 3 bites (where i had to rip my bites off like a shark because the wrap was so tough) before i just couldn't eat any more. the meat was dry but tasted good. the sauces are absolutely delicious - especially the garlic sauce. SOO good! i've never had a sauce like that before; i love garlic so this was my jam. overall however, for nearly twenty dollars, i expected better quality and preparation, especially for a small wrap. i hope they can improve consistency and quality control because the flavor was promising, but the texture of the wrap really, really missed the mark. i was so excited for my crispy crunchy wrap and definitely did not get what i saw advertised. read more

My company had our quarterly luncheon here, and it was great! The shawarma was nicely cooked, teeming with flavor, and presented in a way I've never had it before! Service is prompt, so if you're on a quick lunch before you head back to work, I'd highly recommend. The ambience indoors was typical of a shawarma house, and I recommend bringing a towel if you eat inside, it can get hot! read more

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We ordered three things, a beef shawarma, a chicken shawarma, and a falafel plate. Unfortunately everything had very little taste besides the falafel plate, which was very good. read more

The place looked really promising. Very clean and new. Food was not very good. The beef and chicken were dry. The pita bread was like cardboard. Super bummed it didn't work out. The service was friendly! read more

Great shawarma spot honestly. Food was delicious, the owner there was very hospitable and provided my wife and I soup and dates to break our fast. That was very nice of him and along with that he provided other foods on the house. Which honestly he was too nice. So thank you for being hospitable with us. Also the lady upfront that took our order was very nice and kept checking up on in case we needed anything. As far as the place, it's relatively new so it's very clean. The design painted on the floor is really cool and intriguing. The bathroom was neat and well maintained. Place looks like it's taken care of nicely. Overall great experience here, keep it up folks. P.S. the shawarma beef is cooked like the way it's done back in our country Jordan. Very tasty! read more

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Very good food, amazing service, nicest manager, would 100 percent try again. Consistent and attentive read more

When you first walk In the owners greet you and are very kind!! The food is good, but in my opinion kind of pricey. We got a chicken shawarma plate, a shawarma sandwich no sides, and a side of grape leaves and the total was about $55. I know they just opened, the flavor of the shawarma was good but only critique I have it was kind of greasy. read more

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This place is so bomb. I give it the Armenian Turkish Syrian certificate of approval lol Fresh salad and hummus with tons of meat on a bed of rice. Can't go wrong with that but you'd be surprised how dry it can be at other places. The workers are very nice and brought us tons of garlic sauce. We were literally there until closing and they didn't kick us out ! Place is super clean and the music makes me want to go to Lebanon. Habibi...come to habibi time read more

Habibi Time - Mixed Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Food came out fast. Super reasonable price and delicious. Persian food never disappoints.

Best falafel in OC! Clean and well respected staff. Made sure everything was up standard Will come again to try the other options read more

Omg I can't describe how good these guys are the food is always fresh of the spit and delicious please go support them and try there food

Highly recommend! This is hands down the best shawarma I've had in Orange County. Their crispy shawarma is incredibly unique and absolutely delicious. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and the location is fantastic. We love it so much that we find ourselves coming back at least three times a week. If you're a shawarma fan, this place is a must-try! read more

The food was amazing! Delicious and a very generous portion of chicken getting the protein I need! read more

Habibi Time - Chicken Shawerma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Ate there today after repeatedly seeing ads on Facebook. Everything was delicious. I had the chicken shawarma plate. The garlic sauce is the best! The only negative thing that I can say is that it is a bit overpriced for the amount of chicken that is on the plate. There is a generous portion of rice to go with the chicken. All of the sides are very good as well. With tax and a10% tip, $24 out the door w/o a drink. read more

Price to quality ratio isn't right. $20 dish with plastic plates. Meat was dry, both beef and chicken. Quick service. read more

Had a great experience at Habibi Times! The food was flavorful and fresh, and the customer service was warm and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

Habibi Time - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Visited opening day and got the chicken shawarma bites with tabouleh. Staff is awesome here, very nice and accommodating. They gave us a free baklava for the grand opening! Shawarma was very flavorful and satiating. Tabouleh was on point as well. Go to Mediterranean spot in the area now! read more

Habibi Time - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

They just opened and it's going to be my new shawarma spot . The best shawarma in town , and the guys are friendly . read more

Habibi Time - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Service is good, but food is bland and super expensive. $50 for 2 entrees is ridiculous. Its a little fast food style place not a fancy restaurant lol read more

Not sure how the food taste but I had a pretty bad experience here. I ordered a plate and after at least 20mins it wasn't ready. I understand it's not fast food but in the 20-30mins I was there I saw them prepare at least 30 boxes (maybe big order?) but I just ordered one plate why can't you just prepare one for me? Not the mention another guy that walked in literally 10 seconds before me got his food pretty fast so why do I have to wait so long? Just doesn't make sense and I asked they kept saying another 5 mins over and over. So honestly just super turned off read more

Seriously the best place to grub in this area. Food is delicious, fresh and they give you giant portions. I could probably eat here everyday and never get sick of it. Customer service is also top notch. read more

The food is fantastic! The staff and the owner are so kind and attentive! The interior of this restaurant is very clean! Every time we head to the area, we always hit up this place and will continue to. read more