Great food. Large menu with variety. Can get vegetarian platter too…read more The shwarma salad was soo much meat on top of a little bit of salad. HEART SHAPED Cheese stuffed falafel and STAR/FLOWER SHAPED onion stuffed falafel were good and big pieces! The shaped, so adorable! Cut up and share. I didn't taste much cheese. Many tables, spacious It's on the pricier side for Mediterranean food. average $30 per person for one entree and falafel. Presentation and food is good!

Dropped by on a weekend afternoon for a late lunch. There's plenty of seating and the restaurant…read morehas a nice vibe to it. 1) Staff - very courteous and attentive 2) Cleanliness - our table was not very clean and there was leftover food under the table 3) Loaded falafel fries - my favorite dish. The falafel was on point, 5/5 4) Hummus with shawarma - average. Meat lacked flavor and depth, and the hummus was ok. 3/5 5) Musakhan - came highly recommended based on other reviews but I was not a fan. The caramelized onion makes the whole wrap very sweet and takes away from the flavor of the meat. 2/5.

We arrived around 5pm and many tables outside weren't cleared but there were many seats available…read more We were told to wait outside when we're supposed to order at the cashier first, so I was confused. The ladies took awhile to get us seated outside, only to then tell me to order inside. The super efficient guy with the red shoes was quick to take our order of chicken shish tawook and Mezze sampler. Portions are large and food was great! We love people watching as the N Judahs goes by. It's Arab comfort food in a cozy indoor/outdoor setting.Sooo good!

The food was great. I'm someone who is vegetarian (no eggs)…read more We got the Falafel Platter and it was good. It was very similar to other falafel dishes I have tried in other restaurants. I got Baba Ganoush was good and liked it a lot My friend (who s vegetarian but eats eggs) got the Ful with egg and she loved it a lot. (Must try acc to her) The service was good. The ambiance was very snug and cozy (we sat inside, outside it is freezing) , but it does get very loud in there

This review is 30 years over due, but I will leave it in story form. My husbands friend from…read morecollege who lived out here like 30 years ago, but is a Manhattan residen, was in town for a weddding in the north bay, but had to make time to stop at Truly Med, because in his words it's the best falafel second only to this one place he goes to in TelAviv. Every time he comes to town, even if it's a quick layover it's hos one have to go spot. makes me laugh every time because hello, NYC is home of falafel, but apparently not as good as yours, so here is the review I always say I need to leave.

Solid Mediterranean spot. The meat tastes fresh, and you can actually see it being prepped when you…read moreorder, which is always a good sign. I'm a big fan of the chicken shawarma--it's really flavorful and hits the spot when it's done right. That said, on a couple of my previous orders the meat was a bit on the dry side, but I still find myself coming back because when it's on point, it's really good. Staff is friendly, and most of the time you can stand on their ledges to eat or sit outside. There were 2 small tables that seat 2-3 per table. Pro tip: ask for the tahini and hot sauce on the side and load it into your wrap--it takes it up a notch.

Delicious Palestinian food that is to die for. My friend did catering from this spot for one of his…read moreparties and it was already excellent- but the quality of the freshly made dishes when you dine in is incomparable. My friend and I got the shakshuka, musakhan, and Samir's bread. The shakshuka was so savory and delicious, I loved dipping the pita bread and Samir's bread in this. I actually didn't know it came with pita bread! I probably would've held off on ordering Samir's bread had I known this and saved room to try something else. Samir's bread was spiced very well and had a nice chewy airy texture to it. I would say it tastes just as it looks! The musakhan was fantastic, I've never had anything like it. The chicken is so tender and the outside is perfectly crisp. I'm obsessed with this dish. I'm normally not the biggest fan of Mediterranean food, but Beit Rima changed my mind. The ingredients here are so fresh and the food here is filling in the best way possible.

From the River to the Sea…read more This is the second location for this local, family-owned Palestinian restaurant that opened in 2019 and is operated by Samir Mogannam, the son of the former owner of the Burgermeister that formerly occupied this space, as well as the original Church St. location. Mogannam did a complete rebrand from an American burger restaurant to a fast-casual "Arabic comfort food" establishment that's named in honor of his mother and features her scratch-made recipes. To say it's a success is an understatement, as they've been named one of the best restaurants in SF not just by the Chronicle, but even made the NY Times' "The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now." After one visit, it's clear to see why. The Good: * Yelp Waitlist available * Bus stop right outside the door * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Fast-casual order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. * Service was friendly and efficient. * Palestinian and Jordanian beers in bottles! I didn't even know that was a thing. * Falafel were about 98.753% like my mom's. In a word: delicious. * Musakhan was phenomenal. The chicken was cooked perfectly with crispy skin and the sumac-onion "relish" was spot on. Get this. * Handmade pita bread was delicious. * Carissa enjoyed her Shish Tawook plate, as they were smart again and used chicken thighs which kept the well-seasoned meat nice and juicy. The concomitant hummus was fantastic, and the "Mom's Rice" was fuhgeddaboudit good. She did think the chicken could've used an extra thirty seconds on the grill to firm up the meat just a touch, but otherwise it was perfect. The Meh: * The Fattoush salad was just OK. It was overdressed and needed more dates that were cut into smaller pieces so that you get more of it in each bite to help offset the vinegar. The Ugly: * Parking here is a real hassle, as it's street parking only and it's all neighborhoods. So, be prepared to drive around endlessly looking for an opening. Conclusion: Best Palestinian food outside of me mum's kitchen. 'Nuff said. **https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2024/best-san-francisco-restaurants/ ***https://www.nytimes.com/article/best-san-francisco-restaurants.html

This place is sooo underrated! I live in Mission for a couple yrs & so mad I'm just now trying it!…read more I'm a big fan of Mediterranean, so high expectations. Bomb: - chicken Shawarma (super moist and flavorful chicken & comes with pita at no extra cost!) - beef Shawarma plate - hummus was incredible - literally the best baklava I've ever had Highly recommend!

Solid food and warm atmosphere. We ordered the Kafta, Shawarma Combo Plate, and finished with a…read moretasty dessert Knafeh. Once you sit, you can take photo of the QR code to order. Nice and efficient. The shawarma combo plate was my favorite and the vibes of the restaurant was very welcoming.

Old Jerusalem is so yummy! Our eyes were differently bigger than our stomachs. We ordered the…read moreStuffed Falafel, Mosabaha, Meat Combo, Mousakhan, and Kunafa. There was complimentary bread which was insanely good and fluffy and warm plus tahini and an onion tomato sauce I think along with radishes and olives. We are not olive ppl sadly but I tried one and it was pretty okay. The service was great and all the servers were super attentive and accommodating. The Stuffed falafel was so good and huge 1 is enough for 2 people. The mosabaha was very refreshing and so good. The meat combo was good overall and everything was very herbally spiced, I wasn't impressed by the lamb tho but the kebab, hummus, and chicken were great! I haven't had Mousakhan before so not sure how it should taste but to me it was sweet and savory with really well cooked chicken. I honestly felt pretty healthy overall cause I was eating hella veggies and everything tasted so fresh. The kunafa was good we got it crispy and was yummy imo but was a lil oily (I think this is normal tho). Arab food isn't really spicy but it is spiced and very herbal which I felt in the food here, I appreciate that chili sauce is provided for the spice lovers. Overall, would highly recommend. It was about $100ish for everything and they recently increased their prices but tbh the portion sizes are huge and I feel like it is so worth it we had hella leftovers. If we had 4 ppl instead of 2 it would've been perfect portions for everyone.

We've come across and heard about Old Jerusalem before and felt like having middle eastern food…read moretonight, so we took a chance and tried them out. When we arrived at around 7:30 pm, there were tables available. It's a comfortable cafe-like restaurant with mural paintings on the wall. Service was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as good as the ambiance and waitstaff. ***OUR PICKS*** BEEF SHAWERMA ENTREE ~ the beef was overly salted, saffron rice was ok, hummus was really thick, like peanut butter. My guy ordered this and thought it was average. 3/5 LAMB SHISH KEBAB WRAP ~ this was my dish. I ate one half of the wrap and it only held two cubes of lamb meat. The lettuce and tomatoes made the wrap bland. The meat was seasoned, but everything was plain, so it needed more seasoning. Honestly, this was missing flavor! I'll have to add something to it when I eat the rest of this wrap at home. 2.5/5 HALF ROASTED CHICKEN AND RICE ~ Our friend ordered this dish. It needed more sumac. This tasted like plain roasted chicken. Maybe it needs more seasoning while marinating. It wasn't dry, so that's a relief. Rice was ok and it wasn't dry or soggy. 3.5 We've been spoiled and have had better food in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Nothing stood out for any of us. Prices are a bit high for what you get. Sadly, probably won't be back.

Tiny little hole in the wall pickup/delivery Mediterranean/Middle Eastern place, we stopped here on…read morea whim to get dinner the other evening. We both ordered the rice bowl with falafel along with sides of extra sauce. The pickled vegetables are absolutely a must in the rice bowl... the sour helps balance out the rest of the flavours and provides a nice contrast to the heat. Speaking of.... the Shata (chili) sauce packs a PUNCH. This is also some of the best falafel I've had in the city. Would highly recommend!

Fannoos is tucked near Union Square, No tables, no frills, just a narrow, buzzing spot that clearly…read morehas a loyal following. I knew what I wanted too: chicken shawarma sandwich and a side of falafel. The sandwich? Genuinely excellent. Well-seasoned, generously packed. Then came the falafel , and here's where I have to be honest, because that's the whole point of a review. They were raw on the inside. Not undercooked in a minor, forgivable way. Inedible. For a place that otherwise shows real kitchen confidence, it was a jarring miss and it's the only reason I'm not handing over a full five stars without hesitation. My advice is simple: come here for the sandwiches. They're the star of the show and they earn every bit of the praise. Skip the falafel until they sort out the execution, the potential is there, the technique just needs work. Fannoos has real bones. When a place this busy gets the fundamentals right on their main item, that says something. Just stick to what they do best.

La Méditerranée is a true gem in San Francisco. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a…read morewarm, welcoming, family-style atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. Service attentive and friendly, adding to the overall experience. The food is excellent, with rich, authentic Armenian and Mediterranean flavors. A standout is the Armenian coffee--strong, rich, aromatic, and perfectly prepared with mini bakhlava. It's the perfect way to end a meal. A place of both comfort and quality.

This place is fantastic! It's cozy (but not loud or cramped) and the food is varied and delicious…read more My recent trip included a sampling plate of all 4 fillo offerings (the cheese karni and the Levantine meat tart were the best), Armenian potato salad, lemon chicken rice soup, and the saffron chicken kebab over rice pilaf (dinner special of the night). The kebabs were made with chicken breast, but very tender and moist, and the side of hummus was fresh, creamy and delicious. We also tried the sangria which was great- not too sweet and decently strong (not watered down bad wine). For dessert, the lemon cake was tasty but odd that dried cranberries were sprinkled into the whipped cream. I appreciated the variety offered on the menu- not just typical Greek food you find everywhere else that touts "Mediterranean food". The service was super nice and efficient, and I like that it has been family owned and run (sadly an increasingly rare San Francisco characteristic these days)- you can tell the difference in the quality and thought put into the experience.