I moved to Baywood one year ago, a short five-minute walk away, and this quickly became my favorite restaurant. At first the beef kebab was fantastic, but a few months ago I noticed it was overly marinated (probably too long), which makes the meat kind of mushy. But more disappointing - every time I ordered it, it was over-cooked and dry. When this started, every time I ordered it, I asked that it be cooked medium. I told them "medium should still have some pink." But nothing works - it's always over-cooked (these are all pick-up, take-home orders, so I'm not there to take it back and get it redone). Two times ago I was mad so I called and complained, and I was told the next order would be complimentary. A week later I got my complimentary beef kebab. When I got home and cut into it, I was happy to see the meat was a little pink inside. But then the first bite was cold. I thought it was because it the salad was on top of it. But then every subsequent bite was cold too. I realized it was because they pre-cook it and warm it up on the grill when it's ordered. This explains everything - mystery solved! The pieces have grill marks on them, but they aren't new. I've been in there and seen the cooks squishing the pieces down on the grill and now I realize they're trying to warm them up. I remember thinking "Why don't they teach these guys how to cook?!" No wonder it's always over-cooked. It's not the proper way to cook steak. It will never be juicy and delicious. At near $25 a shot, I've wasted a lot of money on meals I didn't enjoy and fed to my dog usually. I've discovered Millbrae Kebabs & Gyros next to Trader Joe's. Their steak and chicken is juicy and delicious, and they put hummus on their plates, which no one else does. It's not a short walk for me, but worth the drive. I doubt I'll be returning to Hummus again. P.S. - I'm forced to give a star rating, so I had to think about it - I will say their rice and salad is very good. read more

Love this place, the rice is so delicious and fluffy! No one likes dry rice. I dislike yelp that I have to have minimum characters to write a review, that's silly. read more

We eat at Hummus at least a couple of times a month! We love that the menu has a variety of items to choose from, so there's something for everyone. The freshness and quality of ingredients is always top-notch and the service is always excellent. I especially enjoy the chicken Giro platter and the stuffed eggplant. My wife loves the wraps and my daughter LOVES the kid's Giro plate. Best of all, the prices are extremely reasonable. If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food at a great value, I highly recommend this spot! read more

Ordered Gyro Plate from this place via doordash!!! It takes the prize as the most disgusting gyro plate I ever tasted and I ate thousands of gyros in my life across the world!!! Look at the color of that meat! No flavor chewy and just dark in color! Disgusting!!! It is more along the lines of hard beef jerky than gyro!!! After two bites of eating I gave up and fed my dogs as clearly this is not a human grade good!!! This has to be the worst meal I had in a year!!! How do they have 4-stars on Yelp is a great mystery!!!! read more

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I passed by this bustling Mediterranean spot when I was strolling through Downtown San Mateo one Saturday afternoon and made a mental note to come back and try it. However, my brain often works like an overused deck of post-its where the adhesive has worn off and mental notes fall to the ground rarely to be picked up again. This was one of those rare post-its that must have gotten stuck to my butt because here I was several months later at lunchtime in a weekday. It was quite busy, but there was a good amount of space in the restaurant, so it didn't feel crowded despite the rush. I ordered the $8.95 Greek Salad and had them add Chicken Gyros for three more dollars (photo: http://bit.ly/2O5fy2t). They certainly give you a hefty amount of poultry here, but it didn't overshadow the fresh crispness of the salad. It had all the necessary ingredients - Romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, feta, and a lemon vinaigrette. The combination worked quite well. Had I known how hearty the salad would be, I probably wouldn't have ordered the $3.95 side of the Classic Hummus, but hey, it was only $3.95. It was also creamy delicious with plenty of pita wedges for aggressive scooping which I did (photo: http://bit.ly/2q9IsoC). I saw the mushroom pide and spanakopita pass by my table, and I should return to try those and the other house specialties. They have quite an operation here, and I may just leave that post-it on my butt. FOOD - 4 stars...quality and quantity go hand-in-hand here AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...a very good Med option on the peninsula RELATED - Looking for other sights and eateries down the peninsula? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2KWj9yk read more

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Lots of open seating. appetizer trio (baba ganoush, eggplant and falafels): the baba ganoush was more sour than I prefer, eggplant was fine but not memorable, but the falafels had a nice texture and flavor Meat moussaka: sauce and salads were on the sour side, but rice and moussaka were cooked fine. Overall, dishes tended to be more sour. Much prefer Oren's Hummus and Dish Dash for my Mediterranean cravings. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Appetizer trio (eggplant, falafel, baba ganoush) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Everything was so good! I was struggling to decide what I wanted to order when I was strolling through downtown San Mateo, and came across Hummus! Their menu is very unique and their staff did a fantastic job helping explain what the items were and what were most popular and highly recommended. What did I order: EVERYTHING! - Alexander's kebab - Turkish Pizza - Appetizer Combo - Turkish Coffee Everything was so flavorful and I'm not a fan of eggplant but I loved their eggplant in the appetizer combo. Couldn't wait to get another order of that. The Turkish coffee, you have been warned, if you drink this late in the evening, you will definitely stay awake! If you're in the area and want something different, definitely stop by for traditional Turkish cuisine with a twist on some flavors! Yummy! read more

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We stopped by on the advice of a friend who grew up eating Mediterranean food. Overall, the meats were on the dry side for me. Compared to Sajj, the other Mediterranean spot nearby, this place was more generous with the meat portion, but I liked the flavors / cooking more at Sajj. I got the combo plate and the hummus flight, and shared an order of fries. The combo plate comes with rice, salad, and pita bread. The meats are Koftedes (ground lamb and beef patty), lamb and beef gyros, chicken and beef kebab. I loved the rice-- so subtly seasoned, salty, and buttery without making you feel heavy after. Made me feel same way I feel after eating some good popcorn 4/5 on flavor, but wish the portion of rice was a bit bigger. The salad was a refreshing break from the heavier nature of the meats. The salad consisted of cucumber, mixed greens, cucumber, and pickled purple lettuce for a nice pop of color. Pretty standard 3.5/5. The pita was unfortunately also dry, although there was a slightly pillowy texture to it 3/5 Onto the meats! The beef kebab was, well, meaty. I wish that there was more moisture and flavor in the meat. I would echo similar thoughts on the chicken kebab though this was slightly moister. The Koftedes was probably my favorite since it had some lamb and slight smoky flavor. The gyros was alright, but again, dry. 3/5 for flavor, 3.5/5 for meat portion. The hummus flight sounded fun, but I would pass next time. It comes with four hummus flavors-- original, olive+feta, chipotle, and beet. The chipotle hummus was a beautiful burnt orange color, but the pronounced red pepper taste was unfortunately not there. They were quite generous with the feta and olives on the olive+feta hummus, this was just personally too strong for my liking, but I could see others liking it. The beet hummus was, well, a beet hummus. Definitely true to taste (slightly sweet!), with a striking magenta color. Interesting, but would pass next time. Original was pretty standard. Overall, the hummus was thick without being overly hard to spoon. 3.5/5 on quality, but 3/5 on taste. This came with a side of pita bread. Finally, the fries! These were slightly reminiscent of McDonald's fry in flavor. Pretty standard though 3.25/5. read more

This restaurant seems to be pan-Mediterranean rather than just Greek, with Turkish sausage in some dishes. The place smells good as you go in, and the menu is not very big and simple to navigate. I tried the koftides wrap. It is quite spicy even without the orange colored sauce on the side--must be the house sauce added to the wrap. The flavor was very good. The lettuce and tomato complemented the wrap flavors very well. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - koubiddeh wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

Ambience was nice, able to have a good conversation. I didn't catch the amazing staffs names but the service was great and the the food was amazing! We definitely recommend the tea pot and Turkish coffee! Turkish coffee was good way to finish the meal, and you don't feel sluggish once you are done. The wrap came with a sauce but the plate did not. No worries we ordered the appetizer sampler platter and it hit the spot. Enjoy a sit in meal! read more

We have been here a few times and it never fails to hit the mark. The items are not over grilled and the portions are large. Our takeout orders are always ready quickly. Love this place and it's our new go to spot. read more

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I love Mediterranean food but this one tasted too "fusion" or fast food for me. I ordered the gyro plate and the combo appetizers. The appetizers were cold and tasted like store bought hummus. The falafel was on the dry side. For $15 a plate, I thought they could do better. The gyro meat was dry but the rice was flavorful. read more

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We got the spanakopita and the appetizer combo plate, which came with hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, sautéed eggplant, mediterranean salsa, dolmades, and falafel. Came with unlimited pita bread. Food was really, really good, service was just as good. 5/5 read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Spanakopita and Appetizer Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

Get a cheese pide; a Turkish treat : It's like a pizza with no tomato sauce, no oregano not round, but elongated, theirs's is filled with mozzarella cheese in a chewy slightly crusty bread. Yummy. They make really good hummus; my choice was the Chipotle hummus. It's slightly piquant with good flavor and a splash of high-quality olive oil. Plenty of room; good lighting and air circulation. One humongous big screen television with fun music in the background. read more

I was so glad that I discovered this gem! I visited on a Friday around 11:30am, and it was packed in 30 mins. + Lamb and Beef Gryo Plate: Huge portion and the seasoning was on point. Everything on the plate paired so well together. + Greek Fries: Crispy and tasty. I like that shredded cheese on the fries. + Service: Paid at the counter and found your own seat. The cashier was really nice and friendly. Overall the experience was really good. The staff was friendly and I had a great time dining at Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen. The parking was easy at the parking garage in Downtown San Mateo! read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Lamb and Beef Gryo Plate + Greek Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

WOW! This place really hits the spot. The falafel and chicken were cooked to perfection the veggies were fresh. The portions are very generous and I wouldn't come back. I had the chicken gyro wrap.. it is such a great deal for the amount of food, quality and price. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Falafel Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The worst falafel veggie wrap I have ever eaten in my life. Their wraps are thin. They hardly have any veggies inside, there were no pickles even though the lady at counter said those would be added. The hummus was bland and insipid. It was hard to swallow down the veggie wraps. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Falafel Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

how does Uber Eats have them rated as a 4.88? The gyro meat is tough, dry, and flavorless, the salad appears to just have a small squirt of olive oil for dressing, they serve plain white rice with the plate. This is piss poor fast food at best. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]great food and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] kebabs are amazing. hummus is smooth and flavorful. great turkish restaurant. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

"HUMMUS ask you a question, will you go on a date with me?" YUP - that's the EXACT pick-up line my boyfriend used to ask me out 3 years ago - silly right? This weekend we returned to the spot where we first met. Food was just as good as we remembered it! (Btw, that's not what actually happened...) __ MUST TRY $17.95 House Combo Plate $14.50 Appetizer Combo Plate $5.50 Spanakopita $9.95 Lamb & Beef Gyros $4.50 Rice Pudding $6.50 Kunefe __ Excellent customer service. Exceptional food. Affordable prices. Cultural music. Great ambiance! __ Indoor and Outdoor Seating available Street Parking read more

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I've been on a Mediterranean food craze since California has been under the Shelter In Place orders and Hummus Mediterranean has been one of my favorites. They're located in downtown San Mateo so first of all, parking can be a pain, but there are also many other restaurant and food choices within walking distance when you actually and finally find parking. The inside is spacious and can handle a lot of diners. I've always taken food to go in the past here and during the month of March and April, this is still the same. My go to entree is the Chicken Kebab dinner plate, which comes with grilled seasoned cubes of chicken, rice, salad, and pita bread. This always fills me up so the portions are a good size. The chicken has always been juicy, tender and well seasoned. I've learned the differences between other Chicken Kebab restaurants and Hummus Mediterranean has one of the most consistent products in my opinion. The staff here has always been nice and courteous. When this whole Shelter In Place ends, I will look forward to actually dining here and not just coming in for takeout. read more

I love this food. Out of all the good places to eat in downtown San Mateo, this is probably my favorite. It is both healthy, delicious, and also fun. They serve my favorite Mediterranean dish... stuff eggplant. They serve drinks and they have sports television always on! This is my type of classy. It is a bit expensive so I come here everyone once and while. Next door is Pizza My Heart, so I go there more often because at $3 a slice I can afford it. Anytime I have business meetings or want to treat a friend, or just a special occasion, this is where I come. read more

My husband and me have been addicted this place for 3 years ! Food is always so fresh and yummy Service is great , their staff is always nice, warm and friendly. I almost tried every food on their menu. My fav. number 1 is "lahmacun" which they called Turkish pizza! Also their appetizer sampler plate is the best combo for all the appetizers. If you would like to get healthy Mediterranean food option , great spot to go! read more

Vegetarian friendly: 10/10 After two years of living so close to this I finally tried this for lunch. Absolutely great place for some good falafel, baba ghanoush, tatziki and creamy delicious hummus. What stood out for me is their grilled eggplant and dolma. I always thought vegetarian dolmas are bleh! But this place changed my mind. I didn't think they could taste good even after spending a good amount of years in the Middle East! The grilled eggplant is a must try if you are a vegetarian or not:) It seems like parking around is pretty easy but a walk to get my takeout was what I needed. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Appetizer Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great Mediterranean food. I love counter service restaurants, especially when you can grab your own water from a spigot. This place goes a step above and has a little freezer that you can grab ice from next to the water spigot. If you like variety, want to try everything, or can't decide, try the House Combo platter has lamb kebab, chicken kebab, gyros, and beef kofte. All platters are served with salad and rice. You can substitute hummus or babaganough for an extra charge. My only complaint is that the rice pudding was too sweet. read more

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They are super helpful. I have celiac disease and they were so accommodating and careful in helping me with all their delicious gluten free options. They are my go to. Thank you! read more

We ordered door dash delivery from here during shelter in place, and really enjoyed the food! Falafel - I knew going in that falafel doesn't travel well, but I really wanted some! They were very tasty, but as expected lost a little crunch during the ride over. Hummus - I loveee the hummus here. It's SO smooth and classic and delicious. The pita is fluffy and great as well. Chicken kebab plate and gyro plate were both awesome. Super tasty, lots of juicy chicken/gyros. The food really hit the spot and delivered just what I needed during shelter in place! read more

This place is amazing. Authentic Turkish food at reasonable prices. I attached the picture as a proof(lol) Cashier girls are very friendly and do their duties with the smile on at all times. Had a great dinner in nice atmosphere. If you are looking for Mediterranean with Turkish fusion this is the place to come. Highly recommended. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - The picture says it all. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

Been back a few times. Service is good and so is the food. First time must've been a fluke.

Used to come here a lot pre pandemic and had good memories. However I just ordered a gyro wrap and sautéed eggplants (through Grubhub) and the portions were so small - especially compared to other places. It's like the skinniest gyro I've ever seen! Just because people get food delivered doesn't mean restaurants should skimp out on quality or amount of food- especially since customers pay more to get food delivered. Taste was okay. Pita was a bit stale and the beef and lamb in the gyro was on the dry side. The sautéed eggplants were flavorful but more oily than I expected. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - The skinniest smallest gyro ever - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We tried this place recently.. no santizer in machine by the front door, then the staff seemed not very warm.. there was no other customers, and they were just standing around. Learned that if you get a wrap you can't just have the fries to the side. If you have fries to the side, as opposed to inside of the wrap (which was crazy to me never heard of that) it's an additional $4.. very strange. Good was sub par. Lemon should be required with hummus and Mediterranean restaurants..not given here nor at the water station. Lastly. The bathrooms reek of urine. Worse than gas station bathrooms along with almost no soap. Red flag read more

*Review based on catered experience only* I'll start off with how impressed I was with Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen for a catered meal. Although this type of food doesn't necessarily "go bad", get soggy, or lose flavor if you don't eat it right away, it's still way better fresh than not. Even when it's not, it's still pretty darn good. Gyro Plates--Chicken, lamb, or beef, take your pick because you really can't go wrong with any of them. My favorite was the chicken, it was really juicy and tender. Lamb and beef had great flavor, but were just a tad on the dry side. Falafel--great texture between the crunch on the outside and the soft-paste on the inside. Goes great with a spoonful of hummus. I'd pass on the baba ganoush next time since that was really tangy. read more

The freshly baked homemade pita bread is an absolute delight. I am typically not a big pita bread person but these are delicious and a perfect companion to the beef kabobs I ordered. Always served warm and looks like a cake :-). My family and I always enjoy our meal at the relaxed open air setting at Stanford Mall. And thanks to the wonderful restaurant manager, I had an opportunity to try the baklava which was just as delicious as the pita bread. Thank you! read more

I've come to this place several times before and always have a good experience of their dishes. I've not tried their sweets (should try next time), the mix plate, stuffed eggplant plate, mix appetizers plate, and wraps are all delicious with decent price. You order and pay first and sit anywhere it's available. So you feel "first food place" but the restaurant itself has better atmosphere. It's good for single, couple, groups, and family! read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Stuffed Eggplant (Meat) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

This was some of the best mediterranean food I've ever had! I came here with some coworkers a couple weeks ago, and it was such a cute place with nice outdoor dining. We got an appetizer trio as a starter, and the dolmas and falafels were so good! The falafels here were different than any I'd had before, and were perfectly crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside! I ordered the Vegetarian Mousakka as the main, and it was simply amazing. It's an eggplant cooked with mozzarella and bechamel sauce, and it came with a side of rice and pita bread, both of which were soft and delicious. The service was also great here, and the food literally came within minutes!! Overall, I loved this place and definitely think it's one of the best gems in San Mateo. read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Vegetarian Mousakka - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

Got chicken kebabs, veggie kebabs, and baba ganoushe. My family liked the food but I felt like Mazra was still better flavor even though it's pricier. Hot sauce, rice, salad was delicious. Hummus was top notch, very creamy and smooth. read more

Friends and I were roaming around this downtown area looking for something not to heavy and glad we found this place. I ordered the chicken kabob plate. That came with a side salad , rice, pita , and a generous portion of chicken kabob. Chicken was juicy and paired well with both sauces. They offered plenty of seating inside and a nice shaded area outside. Will definitely be back read more

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken Kebab plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Mateo, California

Pretty reliable Mediterranean food. Though, I would say that the food is more Turkish than anything. I always get their kofte kabob plate and the kofte and rice are both pretty good. They also serve kunefe (Turkish dessert) which is usually pretty hard to find in the Bay Area. (Though, I hear that Trader Joe's is starting to sell a frozen variety of it.) I've also had their lentil soup and their salmon wrap. The lentil soup was a little bland. But at least a few shakes of the salt shaker were able to fix that. The salmon wrap was hit or miss. The first time I got it, the salmon was moist and flavorful. The second time, the salmon was really dry. To me 3 stars is still a good rating. I find this place acceptable and good for a quick lunch. I probably would choose a different place for dinner. read more

This place was good. Decent portions. The staff was very friendly. I ordered to go and wish I had asked for more sauce, meat was a bit on the dry side. read more

So presently surprised and blown away by the simplicity and deliciousness (is that a word) of Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen. Parking is a little difficult but it's downtown San Mateo so what else is new. When you walk in you order at the counter, take a number, and choose your seat. The staff were very friendly when we were ordering and allowed us to take our time. We ordered a side of classic hummus which came out first and I literally could have made a meal out of it. *Side note: the word "hummus" is in their name. So I would have been very disappointed if it wasn't good* Our entrees were a Greek salad with chicken breast and a chicken kebab plate. My Greek salad was very good, everything was fresh and the chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly. My boyfriend had the chicken kebab plate and completely devoured it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and he LOVED the rice. Needless to say, we will keep coming to Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen and can't wait for our next visit!! read more

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