First time visiting and it was a great experience. The staff were very friendly and patient, which…read moremade it really comfortable for someone trying the place for the first time. I ordered three tacos and they were very filling and delicious. Everything tasted fresh and well made. I also tried the mint yogurt drink. The owner was very thoughtful and even opened a bottle for me to taste first because he was worried I might not be used to the flavor. It turned out to be really good -- not sweet, but very refreshing. Overall a really nice experience.

$30 for two rice bowls w/ protein, olives, hot sauce…read more Great for a post workout meal! If you eat the whole bowl you will be super full, or if you save part of it you will have another meal Prolly been here at least 15x now, every time has been wonderful. Can't go wrong with chicken, fish, shrimp, or beef Vegan options available! I did like the garbanzo beans and they carry a lentil soup. Closed tuesdays ============ One of the most consistent spots for amazing and filling food! Some favs - all their meats are marinaded! #6 chicken bowl - comes with cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, white sauce, + hot sauce (but it's not spicy for me) White fish is cooked wonderfully for a nice crisp outside with tender inside Ribeye is cut a little smaller, but the flavor is there and it is well seasoned Shrimp is also a tasty contender (not huge shrimp, but not teensy tiny) and not plasticky Whether you go with a filling rice bowl, a baguette (soft and chewy), their wrap which is like a bigger version of their "Turkish taco", the taco variety which comes with soft, pliable bread.. cannot go wrong here at all. Kunufe I fell in love with, really enjoy the smaller size that's available for less guilt. Comes with cheese and a not too sweet syrup for a nice sweet, salty sensation. Hot sauce Bae loves it, it's a bit tangy for me Green olives Also a bit tangy for me , but bae loves as well Spinach feta pastry with potato I tried a sample of this and it blew my mind. I'll need to get more when I come back in. Not greasy and it was flakey and I'm drooling thinking of it. There are seats and tables available, but it gets a bit warm inside during the day. At night is no issue. The owner is always friendly and welcoming! Thank you for sharing your food with everyone!! (I swear a wrote a review for this spot..o.o)

As a homegrown American, this here is by FAR one of the greatest establishments to ever touch our…read moresoil. I have an excruciating addiction for this food. People working here are always patient & helpful. I love it, I love it with all my heart, I tell everyone I can about it. Ikram Grill will forever hold a special place in my heart

3:30 on a Friday afternoon and I've missed the lunch crowd, but there's still quite a few people…read morehere eating on their small seating area. Got a mixed wrap for $15 with everything on it. Nice balance of sour and spicy all together with some protein. Delicious! Small family owners, you can tell they have good food when the same ethnic groups come here to eat it too.

Every time we visit Costa Mesa, this Mediterranean restaurant is a must-stop for us. We've been…read moreloyal customers for years, and it's always a pleasure to return. The service is one of the many reasons we keep coming back. The servers recognize us and greet us like old friends, making every visit feel warm and personal. What makes this place even more special is that it's a family-owned business. The owners are often present, personally welcoming guests and ensuring everyone has a great dining experience. Their hospitality creates a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers returning time and time again. My go-to meal is the Boneless Chicken Kabab served with basmati rice and a fresh Mediterranean salad. The chicken is incredibly flavorful, well marinated, and cooked to perfection every single time. I honestly don't know their secret, but the chicken is always juicy and tender, never dry like many other kabab places we've tried. Consistency is hard to find and they absolutely nail it. Another favorite of ours is the Koobideh Combo, which includes both Beef and Chicken Koobideh Kababs served with Mediterranean salad and your choice of basmati rice or rice mixed with lentils and raisins. The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and every bite is satisfying. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and service. It's no surprise that so many customers become regulars. The restaurant is usually packed during lunchtime, which speaks volumes about its popularity. We typically arrive around 11:30 AM to beat the lunch rush and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience. If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food, friendly service, generous portions, and great value, this place is definitely worth a visit. It's one of those hidden gems that keeps us coming back every time we're in Costa Mesa.

An accidental find for lunch. My original lunch spot was not open and we had to make a last minute…read morechange since I was in the area. The restaurant was a bit dated but spacious. The lunch crowd wasn't too busy the day I visited. Got a combo plate. The food portion was good. Overall, the Koobideh was seasoned and cooked well. Will have to come back to try other dishes.

+5/5 Food and hookah…read morewere both good . Live music on a Sunday was great from 7pm - peaceful oud and instrumental music set the mood for dinner Had the Bei platter - all the meats were delicious. Their toum was great . Negative points for not making their own pita bread or at least sourcing higher quality pita. The bread served here feels like grocery store white pita. Hookah was delicious service was friendly . It's on the backside of EZ Kabab Had a good experience will come back

I ordered flatbread Zater was amazing…read moreChese was good Meat doesn't taste good I told the waitress about that

Absolute gem in the Walnut Village Center in Irvine, serving authentic Uyghur cuisine. The interior…read moreis very lavishly decorated, with lots of regional design choices and very large tables, perfect for large groups and parties. - Small plate chicken: 10/10. Fiery chicken stir-fried with potatoes, bell peppers, leeks and served on hand-pulled flat noodles. Sooooo freaking delicious. The flavors were definitely melting on my tongue -- wonderfully spicy, aromatic, well seasoned. A really good portion of chicken despite the fact that it's called SMALL plate chicken. Chewy, springy hand-pulled noodles that were coated in sauce. - Tomato eggs Laghman: 7/10. Hand pulled noodles with stir-fried eggs and tomato. It's pretty hard to mess up tomato egg; the scrambled eggs were fluffy and not overcooked, the tomatoes were fresh and sweet. The noodles were different than in the small plate chicken, but just as fresh and springy. - Fresh yogurt: 7/10. A wonderful refreshing dessert to end the night. Sweet honey that grows thick and viscous atop the cold yogurt. Crunchy walnuts and sweet raisins.

This was our first experience with Uyghur cuisine and it was pretty good. We didn't have much basis…read morefor deciding whether this was a good example of the cuisine though The big plate chicken was good and the plate was indeed big. We had to take that home. And it's pretty spicy, so be prepared. The fried naan with beef was good as well. Frankly, I didn't think the fried naan really added much to the dish, and there were a couple of random French fries in it as well. The naan was fine, but not at all like naan from an Indian restaurant. This was just a piece of bread. The big tower kabab was just ok. I didn't think there was anyone special. The service was good and the interior decor was much nicer than the plain exterior would suggest.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read more Ambient 5/5 I recommend it Salad so fresh Chicken tenders.

So glad we found this place! Amazing, unique, and delicious food and drink, comfortable seating…read morewith upbeat music, and friendly service. We tried the Beruk beef and loved it. Watch out, it's crispy and hot! Even after 10 minutes, the beef inside is still hot. Amazing. The Lamb sandwich was also excellent, it's not your everyday American sandwich, special bread that's size of my wife's face. Inside, with generous amount of high quality lamb, deliciously combined with vegetables, and it came with a salad! The Dzezva coffee was excellent as well. Served with classical Turkish style silverware that's super cool, coffee was small, strong and a bit grainy.

I've spent years looking for a great Iskander plate and finally found an amazing one! I'm in…read moreheaven it's soooo delicious! We used to go to a place that closed down and I've been searching for a replacement! My husband (vegetarian) got a falafel wrap and probably the best he's ever eaten. This is a hidden gem for sure! Only criticism is that it took 25 minutes to get his wrap! They need to work on that...

Honestly not bad if you're craving a shawarma/lahmajun wrap! The wrap itself was very well…read moreconstructed and had lots of veggies and a good amount of sauce for balance. My meal came with fries and a drink. I will say my Coke Zero was quite flat and very sugary, could be something wrong with the soda machine that day. The fries were good and had a bit of paprika seasoning, but definitely lacked salt and needed a dipping sauce accompaniment. My friend ordered the falafel plate and they really pack it in there - huge volume of food. We ordered on a kiosk, so limited interactions with the staff. He did offer us a sample of their cacik and hummus. Both were delicious! He also really pushed me to take some bagged sauces (ketchup/mayo/mustard) with the fries - a good recommendation. The stall is one of many in the food hall. Lots of tables and other food options and it doesn't feel like they compete that much. Simple table decor and I believe you bus your own table here. The bar nearby serves drinks that you can take anywhere in the establishment.

We were looking for a middle eastern style place to eat and settled in Persian/Iranian at Darya…read more We were seared quickly and our server, who was very friendly, approached and offered drinks and appetizers. We ordered an order of dolmeh to start. For main course we ordered Darya salad, and koobideh kabob plates. The dolmeh were warm and delicious, the salad was big enough for three of us to share and was very good. I especially liked the chunks of sliced dates in the salad. The koobideh meat came out hot, was well seasoned and also very tasty! The plate came with two kabobs and a side of basmati rice! The portion was so large I could only eat one of the kabobs. Had the second one the next day for lunch!! Score!!! The only thing I wish was that they had something spicy to add to the dish, but no luck on that! Sorry no pics!!

I don't usually leave reviews, but Darya was too good not to. From the moment we walked in,…read moreeveryone was so welcoming and friendly. The restaurant has a really nice atmosphere elegant without feeling stuffy. The food was incredible. Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The kebabs were perfectly cooked, the rice was fluffy, and the tahdig was hands down one of my favorite parts of the meal. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The service really made the experience even better. Our server was attentive, checked in on us at the right times, and made us feel well taken care of without hovering. This was easily one of the best Persian meals I've had in Orange County. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending Darya to my friends and family.