Super impressed with this spot. First off, park down the street and avoid this super chaotic…read moreparking lot... trust me. You walk up and order, and pick up vegetarian food on one side and meat dishes on the other side. The portions are very generous, and all of the sides and little salads were so good. They have covered outdoor seating, and everyone working there was nice and efficient. The falafel was great as was the Shawarma. Overall 5/5

Went here for a work team lunch. I'd heard great things about it but had never been before…read more Small parking lot, but plenty of large picnic tables for the 13 of us to sit at. Ordering was kind of confusing. We had to go inside to order, go back and wait at the picnic table for a while, and then go back inside to a different place and tell them what you want on your dish. They make it in front of you. I had the chicken shawarma on a pita with everything except hummus. It tasted fresh and delicious, especially the pita bread. My only complaint is it was heavy on the chicken when it could have used more toppings (onions, tomatoes, cucumber, tahini sauce). I'd like to go back and try it again, maybe something a little different next time. It quickly got very crowded and they were slow to make our food, which is something to keep in mind if your time is tight.

Fresh and Yummy! Pita is great, thick and fluffy like a pita…read moreneeds to be! A verity of Falafel balls - spicy and non spicy. Everything is made from scratch, so fresh. They are located in the JCC campus so you can enjoy eating in the cafe area or outdoors near the Oasis playground which is great for the kids......The doctor and his workers are all welcoming and helpful. Don't forget to drizzle some of that yumminess Tahini and Schug on top your pita. (you will thank me later!)

If you love falafel, this is the place for you! Dr. Falafel…read moremakes top notch falafel pita dishes. The balls are rounded and fried to perfection, the pita is baked fresh, and the condiments are home-made. You get your choice of several (I think 4) flavors of falafel balls, or a combination, which makes every dish a unique experience. We grabbed a few extra falafel balls to share with friends and they love them too! If you don't know much about this Mediterranean favorite, Dr. Falafel is a great place to get introduced to it.

Best in town!!! Best falafel + Best customer service = Best…read morefriends for life! Their falafels are always made to perfection, and you can really tell they love what they serve & everyone who stops by.

I ordered three large falafels and told the guy taking orders No HOT SAUCE and all of them had HOT…read moreSAUCE and they even gave me extra HOT SAUCE I had to throw all of away !! What a waste of money Why did they not listen ???? I'm done with Falafel Drive In and I have been going there for 20 years

I ordered food for my daughter's baby shower this past weekend. The experience was amazing from…read morestart to finish. Ordering the food was easy and Onur worked with me to create a very special menu. Delivery was smooth and the food was devoured. Next time I use them, ordering more falafel!

1 year on the food, service and portion sizes are still fantastic for casual--and dare i…read moresay--healthy dining :) I loved the sampler platter for a day I dont feel like being decisive about dining options (good for 2 or for 1 if that's a meal). The cafe has added a projector screen inside for the World Cup which is very nice on a hot day (you can also catch the games in other locations in downtown Mtn View).

Gluten free and vegan options galore. . The menus are clearly marked with Gluten Free and vegan,…read moreetc. I found this place only because I was looking for good hummus. I decided to give it a try and was informed of the Gluten Free pita option. That clinched the purchase, and the taste guaranteed a return. Today, we sat down for a light lunch and chose to sit outdoors. We ordered chicken hummus with Gluten Free pita. I also got mint lemonade, which was not overly sweet and very refreshing. The service was prompt and courteous. They took plates as we finished without being intrusive. They asked about food allergies and when I said dairy, gluten, and eggs they confirmed it was a sensitivity rather than an allergy. They helped me choose my take home hummus. I will come here over and over. I have missed Mediterranean food and this hits the spots.

Have had Oren's many times for take out and it is always consistently delicious and fresh. This…read moretime we dined in at the location in downtown Mountain View. The hummus is of course their signature and is some of the best around, so thick and creamy. I ordered the falafel pita which was tasty, fluffy pita, crispy falafel, and very heavy on the hummus. We ordered a Muhammara dip appetizer which was delicious (walnut red pepper). They give complimentary pickled slaw and hot sauces. On my last visit I tried the Shakshuka which was soo good. Service was great, food was out quick, and plenty of water refills.

Falafel flame is in my top 3 go-to restaurants for dinner on a weekday. The food is so delicious…read moreand consistent every time. It's decent if you get it delivered, but nothing beats eating it there, hot and fresh! I have tried both the burgers and the plates, can't go wrong with either. For the burger I'd recommend the Texan burger that has BBQ sauce because the sauce is very well done, it has the right tang and flavor for BBQ sauce and the meat is cooked very well. I love the grilled onion and pepper mixture they put in it as well, complements the bbq sauce perfectly. If you get fries on the side the best part is you can dip them in the bbq sauce drippings from the burger, now that's a pro tip! I'd also highly recommend the chicken plate. Everything on the plate is well thought out and delicious. The salad has a nice light honey mustard dressing, the basmati rice is seasoned and cooked to perfection, the pita it comes with is warm and every so slightly crisp and the chicken is beautifully cooked and drizzled with a special white garlic sauce. They also give you a hot sauce and yogurt sauce on the side which is great to dip each bite in (if they don't give you these sauces make sure to ask for them on the side!) Service: I always get helped right away and they are very accommodating with requests like extra sauce and sometimes I even order ahead for dine in! Like I basically call in saying I'll be there in 15 mins and I want to eat there and then when I get there the food is ready and served asap :) Pricing is average, you're going to spend about $20-$25 for a solid meal here and they don't skimp so it's worth it. Ingredients are also a cut above so that's nice. As for ambiance, it's not the prettiest spot, but the seating is comfortable and they always have a table available. They could benefit from a proper central air heating/cooling system and the floors should probably be changed at some point, but they do decent job keeping the place generally clean though. This one is an easy 5/5 when it comes to the food!

Had the Gyro Plate, Beef Kabab Plate, and Falafel. My friend had the Cheeseburger…read more Gyro came with sliced of well seasoned gyro, pita bread, hummus, small salad and basmati rice. The gyro meat was soft and tasty but on the salty side. The Hummus was good especially topped with the chili sauce and pita. Chili sauce tasted like chili and salsa mixed together; added a little spice and slight sweetness. Pita was soft, fluffy inside and toasty grilled outside. The salad has a vinaigrette dressing which had sweet citrus flavor; complemented the other items on the plate. The Basmati rice was yummy, with butter flavor. The Falafel was soft almost fluffy inside vs dense. The outer fried layer had a nutty taste with cumin with slight spicy flavor. The Beek Kabab was ok. A bit tough but good seasoning. Also a bit expensive for $21 with only about 5 pieces of beef chunks. The Cheeseburger was ok. They had the self serve water cooler by the window so it doesn't really stay cold because it's directly hit by the sun. Good place to get food to go. You order using the kiosk tablet. They brought the food pretty quickly.

Mazra remains amazing, and it somehow continues to improve over time. It seems like the owners &…read morestaff are always looking for ways to make the guest experience better, and it shows! As much as Mazra is great at/known for their meats, they also put so much thought and care into their vegetables. For example, our favorite mezza is their Whole Cauliflower, which is a massive cauliflower head that's roasted and then coated with a lemon tahini dressing. (They also give you more lemon to squeeze on it.) The cauliflower always comes out perfectly roasted; the inner parts are tender and toothsome, while the outer parts are crispy and a deep, golden brown. Another great vegetable option is their Veggie Plate, which is a plate overflowing with delights on a bed of their rice: falafel; a segment of their cauliflower; roasted broccoli and potatoes; their saffron mushrooms; and a halloumi roll. Each item is about as perfect as can be, and the sheer quantity makes it a fantastic deal. Of course, we still love their shawarma plates, which you can get with either chicken or steak shawarma. The meat comes thinly cut and tender, and somehow still a bit juicy! The plates are also a great value, since they come with a ton of great items that pair well with the meat. These include a rich, savory sauce (toum [garlic sauce] with the chicken, tahini with the steak) and two of their amazing sides. My favorite sides are the baba ghannoush (creamy and earthy) and their fries (golden, crispy, and pillowy). They continue improving the space, too. The pickup window makes it so much easier to get takeout, and they've really dialed in the flow of the inside and back courtyard seating areas.

We tried to eat at Mazra in San Bruno at 7 pm but driving by, the lines were already long. So we…read moretried Mazra in Redwood City days later at almost 3 pm and we were seated immediately. The place was buzzing at that hour. I ordered the lamb chops cooked medium with basmati rice. The lamb was so tender and full of flavor. My husband ordered the Chicken BBQ plate with garlic roasted potatoes. I'm really not into Mediterranean food but I was curious about all the rave about this place and I must say, I loved it! Before our meals, we tried the free Turkish tea, quite strong for me, added several sugar packs but no milk available. However, this place is still a win! The service and ambiance, solid. Welcoming staff. It did not disappoint. I'm coming back!

It wasn't very busy on a Monday night. Everyone was very nice and they checked on us a few times…read more Food was delicious. We ordered the Caspian Special. It included the Mediterranean sampler appetizer. Two plates of hummus, bread, falafel, stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs, olives, lettuce & tomatoes. The meat platter was great! Chicken, beef, filet mignon, lamb, salad on the side, grilled tomatoes. It was a nice assortment of appetizers and the main had a lot of meat. Tables and inside area is clean and looks nice.

We love Persian food and I would come back to Caspian. The portions were very large so do t…read moreover-order. The plates included rice and salad and we ordered Greek salad in addition and didn't need it (a higher end restaurant would have told us that). All that said, the salad was very good, the rice amazing and the chicken very good. I was disappointed that the Koobideh was not lamb and beef mix (and that the person who seemed to be the owner didn't know what I was talking about). The service got a little slow as noted in other reviews but honestly, we were in a hurry and a good meal is meant to be enjoyed slowly.

I had a great service experience at Sajj yesterday! The…read morestaff took my order and resolved an issue with the gift card issue. Quick and super helpful! The falafels for our bowls were not enough - so he prepped the bowls and I believe only one falafel was remaining but he gave me two in the side box. The restaurant seemed nicely lit and clean, no issues with parking - many many spots available in the lot. Conventionally located in a popular MTV shopping complex.

Sajj is a great Mediterranean fast casual restaurant. It's a great option for vegetarians and…read morevegans as well. They have an option for different kind of entrees such as wrap , pita roll, salad or rice bowl. Customers get to choose from a variety of proteins , veggies such as cauliflower and eggplant , sauces such as hummus, garlic spread , tzatziki and other toppings. Customize as you like or choose from their own versions of wraps, lifestyle bowls or plates. Falafels are always freshly fried . They also have some interesting starters or appetizers, desserts and beverages. Be sure to sign up for their rewards program , to get discount deals and earns points that can be used for different rewards later