I had a really disappointing experience with one of the hosts at the restaurant. From the moment we walked in, she seemed irritated and uninterested in helping us. She had a really rude tone when answering simple questions, and acted annoyed the entire time. the food was great, some of the best food I've had, however the host who's name I believe is Jasmine was very un welcoming. the rest of the staff seemed very welcoming. i understand restaurants get busy, but that's no excuse to treat customers rudely. Again love the food but the customer service should be worked on from that one host. read more

There's only one thing Mazra needs to work on, the meats need to be cooked less time. All other foods are excellent. No matter how many times I have ordered their beef & lamb kabobs medium rare, they always come well done. I will attempt to order rare next time. And the chicken kabobs way overcooked dry. If it wasn't for the side dishes & the different sauces, I probably wouldn't go back again. The service is wonderful and everyone is very very nice. read more

The food and ambiance was absolutely exceptional and our waiter Sire was great he was very friendly and personable i will definitely be back very soon!! read more

I've been here before, but this was my first time back since the remodel and they did an amazing job. The whole place feels fresh, modern, and much more welcoming while still keeping the great atmosphere that made us come back in the first place. I ordered the lamb shank and it was incredibly tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. My wife and kids shared the double kebab platter and everything came out fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. We also got the cauliflower and halloumi cheese rolls, and both were excellent. The halloumi rolls especially were a standout. The staff was friendly, attentive, and the service was smooth from start to finish. You can tell they really care about both the food and the customer experience. Definitely one of the best remodel transformations I've seen and we'll absolutely be back again. read more

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My friend ordered us takeout and I got the chicken shwarma wrap and added the hummus dip! It was really good! I just wished they added more of the pickle inside. It also came with some spicy sauce and white sauce. And I used all of the sauces include the hummus. If you like more flavor, I would suggest to order an extra drip on the side. It was very filling. I'm giving a 4 star instead of a 5 because it was very oily. The oil dripped through the box and onto the counter. If you're eating this on your lap, the oil may drip through onto you as well. Other than that, I would definitely eat here again! read more

Mazra - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

Updating my review of my last visit. Mazra isn't ready for prime time. Give them time to work out the kinks. What I said in my recent t 5-star still stands. It was for dining-in. What they got wrong during the same visit was the to-go order that I placed at the counter. I wasn't able to process a to-go order on tbeir site. They got my to-go order wrong 3 times while I was there. The 1st mistake was serving me one of my 5 items on a plate at the table. We had just finished dining-in. The redo of the to-go shorted me 3 things. Even tbe waiter thought the bag was missing part of the order. I got a polite bums rush from an owner when I got the food to-go the 3rd time. Assuming they got it right. I left without checking the bag. Got home and one item was missing. Plus, falafel were burnt. It was the straw that broke the camels back. Hence, this part 2 review. I'll go back. Hopefully, they'll work out the kinks. I don't see the crowds dying down. Glad they finally reopened. read more

Mazra - Burnt falafels from a to-go order Threw them out - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

First time. Help yourself to the to-go items and serve yourself for plates, napkins and silverware. Good variety on the menu. Flavorful, hearty portions. Casual setting. Definite must visit. time. Casual vibe. Help me yourself to the dishes read more

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I absolutely love Mazra! Halloumi is my favorite, so the halloumi wrap is a must for me. You can add on fries, which are delicious, and garlic sauce is also available as an add-on (it comes standard with the plates). The plates are a ton of food (basically two meals) so they're probably the best value on the menu. Both the wraps and plates come with a spicy red sauce, which is equally delicious. The service is incredibly fast too. You can order via QR code or walk up to place your order in person. They also have a self-serve station for packing your food and grabbing complimentary tea! They're halal, so no alcohol is served, but you're welcome to bring your own beer or wine. There's no corkage fee, which is rare and such a nice benefit. The staff is so friendly and the ambiance is beautiful! read more

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The shawarma fries are loaded with a lot of toppings, and extremely worth it for $16. The half rotisserie chicken could have been juicier, but still tasty regardless. They give generous portion of each food item read more

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This spot lives up to the hype. The plates are beautiful and delicious. The hummus, tzatziki, and toum dips are super flavorful. The pita bread is piping hot and fresh. The shawarma loaded fries are so loaded with meat, sauce, and condiments. Must try-shawarma chicken, kofta kabobs, roast potatoes, and hummus. read more

Mazra - Chicken N' Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Perfection. You can't fault anything. I've been waiting for them to reopen and it was definitely worth the wait! The new remodel is stunning - it felt like Scottsdale vibes I tried the Halloumi Cheese Roll appetizer and loved. My go to order is the Chicken Shawarma Plate that comes with your choice of two sides and pita bread. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and grilled. The delightful smell of the grill that you smell when you are walking in? You can actually taste it in the meat!! The rice is amazing and I can never get enough of the garlic toum and hot sauce that it comes with. The problem is picking the sides! I love the Arabic salad, tabbouleh, which both add such a refreshing taste to the plate but I also love the hummus for the pita that it comes with and the tzatziki is a must. The fries are also so crispy and good!! The price is so decent for the amount you get - one plate usually equals 2-3 meals for me. Their system is genius. You can order through a QR code when you get to your table and they have everything you need on the side (water, complimentary tea, utensils and take-out supplies) but they also have servers walking around checking in and taking your plates so it doesn't feel like a completely self-serve experience. Love love love Mazra - so happy it's open again! read more

Mazra - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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I've been eagerly waiting to visit the San Bruno location, and finally, my chance arrived! It was quite busy, so we parked down the street-which was no problem at all, since I knew I'd be walking off the big meal I was about to enjoy. The hostesses were fantastic, seating us down immediately. We ordered through the Toast App, and I chose the Garlic Rotisserie Chicken with rice, salad, and cucumber dip. -Everything arrived beautifully prepared, though I didn't get to try the cucumber dip because my dining companion preferred it over their hummus--a perfect trade, since the hummus was also superb. My daughter went for the Chicken Shawarma plate, and she was so enamored with her meal that she nearly finished the whole thing, despite eating like a bird. Clearly, she devoured her food. The remodel is beautiful and very cozy. read more

Mazra - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

I really like the cleanliness and atmosphere of the restaurant. It's definitely a nicer looking establishment. I came on a Wednesday night around 7 pm and there was about a 30 minute wait for a table of two. They provide warm tea while you wait, which is nice because it's usually cold and windy in San Bruno. You place your order with a QR code and they have several areas where you can get water and utensils yourself. It's a bit hard to flag someone down but not impossible. The food was good and I'd come back. read more

Mazra - Chicken Kebab Shrimp Kebab Filet Mignon Kebab French Fries Baba Ganoush Dip Arabic Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

Delicious food, and VERY good service. Their salads and dips will satisfy the vegetable enjoyers in your group - but the meat dishes really shine. Looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu. Oh the tea is excellent!!! Do not skip! read more

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San Bruno has sorely needed a place like this! Free hot spiced tea while you wait, coupled with all the Mediterranean options you can handle! Very veggie friendly and delicious. Make sure to try out their signature drinks as well! Great for friend dinners, corporate events, or date night. read more

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Have been wanting to come here for a long time, we have done take out twice in the past and the food has been great so I assumed it would be amazing in person. Every time we've driven by it's been so busy and we can only ever seem to scrounge up five people so we can't make a reservation. Finally decided to give it a go tonight, seemed not as busy as as I've ever seen it but pretty busy. Got in line around 6:15 (although I had wanted to be there earlier...) estimated wait time 30, most of the times those apps are inaccurate so I assumed 45. Not sure if the restaurant can adjust the toast tab estimated wait time but you might want to look into that. Took almost an hour and 5 minutes to get seated which again that was our choice... We had our order ready so we placed it immediately via the QR code. Waiter approached us and asked us to move to accommodate a larger party, we were moved to a larger table but hindsight being 2020 we should have grabbed our table marker. Maybe the server thought we had just sat down and hadnt placed an order yet otherwise he probably would have moved it with us. What ensued was an hour of back and forth with servers and managers trying to get our food to us. We had one lady bring us our apps first, we saw her approach the table next to us put the food down, the people at the table waved it away we flagged her down she walked away but then came right back and we told her what had happened she said she would fix it. The next round of food comes goes to the table next to us, they start dropping the food onto the table, we flag them down and let them know that's our food. 30 minutes in we've received one appetizer and one main dish and one salad but not the other main dish and none of the other side that come with the dishes. 15 minutes later another hot platter comes out, this one also goes to the other table. The people say no that's not our food and even though my partner and I are waving and talking lously at the waiter, he takes it back and walks back to the line. At this point I stand up and go to speak to the waiter/expo, and explain that it's been almost an hour and we haven't received our food due to mix up with the tables. He asked me to show my order which I go back to the table to get, and when I turn around Farzi (sp?) is waiting for me, and seems to be understanding what had happened. Over the next 5 to 10 minutes he manages to run back and forth to the kitchen and get all of our food out to us which while appreciated, has been 30 minutes since our first dish arrived which was now half eaten and cold. Had we left it there I would have left with a poor taste in my mouth, but Farzi return several times to drop off extra drinks desserts and appetizers and was very apologetic and continued to check in on us. I have worked in restaurants and food service for 25 years, I know that sometimes s*** just hits the fan and things are busy and nobody talks to each other like they should. Crap happens All things considered I think everybody did the best that they could and I did appreciate the floor manager doing what he could to make things right. I haven't mentioned the food up to this point only because there's literally not a single criticism all the food is amazing this is some of the best Mediterranean food in the Bay Area we knew this before we came here and it was even better in person. Either get six people to come with you or be prepared for a long wait, and remember if you are asked to move tables just take your table QR code with you. My only very very minor criticism is my god your customers are super f****** annoying. Everybody stands where they need to not be standing, everybody parks in your delivery only parking spots. Nobody reads your very clearly written signs about which line is which. There was a woman in her car with her family just sitting in the delivery only spot, probably waiting for a table because they never left the car for 45 minutes. Once we were seated there were two different groups of five or six people who came by and tried to take photos next to us while we were trying to eat. Like I get that it's a pretty interior but, do you really need to jam your butt up against the table of another party just to take a photo with some books and stuff in the background? Get over yourselves Appreciate you guys we will be back if we can find three to four other people to go with us. read more

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Mazra San Bruno is finally back after its year long renovation - and we were curious to see if things changed The parking situation is still ... unfortunate - but the food is still worth trying to wrangle for a space. Regarding the renovation, I want to say the capacity of the restaurant is much fewer (probably because of city code in my opinion) - so it makes it harder to get a seat than before. They also close the seated waitlist earlier so just keep that in mind. New to the restaurant is a separate line for take-out only, which helps if you want to get your Mazra fix with a lot less wait. Food-wise: Mazra delivers just as it has :) They did run out of some selections when I was there (in the cashier had trouble explaining what was out of stock, but maybe it was just a nerves thing). Food came out great, and happy to have Mazra back on the rotation. read more

Heard ALOT of good things about this place and had to check it out with my wife for date night. Very busy but the wait wasn't tooo long. You order thru your phone and the food is brought out promptly. Food was fresh and huge portions! They have a great variety of different dishes and it's Byob! read more

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Every item on the menu is outstanding! The roasted cauliflower is my favorite. I'm not sure how they get it so tender and flavorful. We also had the branzino and lamb chops. Everything was seasoned to perfection! The new remodel is gorgeous. It's so convenient to be able to order at the table now. The staff are kind, upbeat, and eager to please. I'm so glad they reopened! read more

Mazra - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

We tried Mazra for the first time after hearing so many good things, and honestly the first attempt didn't even work out. The electricity went out while we were ordering, so we had to leave without getting anything. We ended up coming back the next day because we really wanted to try it. I'm glad we did because the dips were so good--definitely the best part. Super fresh, really flavorful, exactly what I was hoping for. The drink we got was really good too. We also got the grilled veg bowl with oyster mushrooms, rice, falafel, and cauliflower. It was fine, but I feel like it could've used a little more flavor. It just didn't stand out as much as the dips. The restaurant itself was very cute but very busy. I would come back, but I wouldn't order that bowl again. I'd stick to the dips and try something else next time. read more

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Mazra never lets me down. First time visiting since the renovation and the place is a beauty. The food is always delicious here! Got the lamb chop plate which comes with a bed of rice along with 2 sides of your choice. For my sides, I got the garlic potatoes and Arabic salad. The garlic potatoes were garlicky in the best way possible and the Arabic salad was refreshing. The lamb chops were nice and tender. Had the raspberry lemonade and it was so refreshing, the mint sprig was a nice touch. Definitely one of my fav Mediterranean food spots in the bay area! read more

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Mazra continues to be a favorite for a reason! We ordered the Double Kebab Plate and the Beef Shawarma Plate, and the quality was top-notch. Every meat was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. For our sides, we ordered the hummus, baba ghannoush, olives, and the roasted beet dip (they used to have the muhammara dip which I think was the best but they took it off the menu) . The dips are light and fresh, and pairing the plates with their signature butter garlic and chili sauces is a must! To wash it all down, the melon and pineapple drink was incredibly refreshing and clearly made with fresh fruit. Tip: It's a very popular spot, so even with the large seating area, be prepared for a bit of a wait. It is absolutely worth it! read more

Mazra - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

I recently checked out Mazra after they reopened, and overall it was a good experience. When we arrived, we were quoted about a 40-minute wait for a table of 5, but surprisingly we were seated in just 15 minutes. You can add your name to the waitlist when you get there, which was super easy. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a nice option depending on your vibe. A few things to know: water and tea are self-serve in the back, and ordering/payment is done through a QR code at the table. We initially had trouble placing our order, but realized it was due to poor cell service inside. They do offer free WiFi though. I definitely recommend connecting right away to avoid any hassle. Even though the place was pretty busy, all our food came out at the same time, which was impressive. We ordered the whole cauliflower and the falafel mezza sampler for the table, both were really delicious. The mint lemonade was super refreshing, and the banana date shake was pretty good too. Parking-wise, they have two lots, but they fill up quickly. There is also street parking nearby if needed. read more

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A little bit chaotic at 7pm on a Sunday, there are four different lines: one to order take out, one to pick up takeout, one to get in the waitlist, and one for once you have a spot (note that this line doesn't move in order, so be assertive if you for a text about your seat, because there might be folks standing there in line because they are expecting to get their text soon!!). The hosts were very kind, accommodating, and friendly! Once you are seated, you either order with a cashier or order on your phone using the QR code. We each got a street wrap, the chicken kebab and the falafel wrap (4.5/5 stars overall, but 5 star falafel and 5 star hummus). read more

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What a great reopening worth waiting for. There are two parking lots. One by San Bruno Av at the front of the building, and a second parking lot in the back of the building. There's an hostess by the front entrance who will lead you to an available table. The exterior & interior are both very welcoming now. There are two ways to order - either up at the counter or via the QR code. Our friends placed it up front. We placed it using the QR. Their food came first. Then ours. We ordered- * hubby not very hungry. He got the chicken wings. Just enough to satisfy his appetite. * I got the chicken shawarma. My two sides - the roasted beet dip and fries. Comes with pita bread. A very generous meal. * hubby got the banana date shake. That was very good. Thick. Used a boba straw to slurp it. We stayed two hours catching up having arrived at 11:30am Thursday. Dirty dishes cleared off as needed. There are two beverage stations where you can fetch water and hot tea. Now I don't need to travel down to Redwood City for great Mediterranean food. read more

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We're so happy that Mazra is finally open again! We waited what felt like forever; honestly, maybe a year or two for them to reopen, and it was definitely worth it. When we arrived on a Saturday evening, the place was packed, with lots of people waiting outside to be seated. Despite that, the wait time for our party of three was only about 30 minutes, which wasn't bad at all considering how busy it was. The restaurant is newly renovated, looks absolutely beautiful inside, fresh, modern, and very welcoming. For dinner, my husband got the lamb chops, and I got the chicken and beef kebab plate to share with my son. All were very tender and flavorful, just as delicious as we remembered, if not even better this time around. Even my son loved it! The prices are fair for the portion sizes and quality of the food. Parking is a bit limited with a few spaces in the front and street parking. Customer service was great, friendly and fast. They also have outdoor seating, which is a great option. Highly recommend for anyone who hasn't tried it yet! read more

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Mazra has flawless food! The chicken breast kebab was so tender and delicious. The oyster mushrooms kebab was flavored perfectly. The hummus had a great texture, but could have used a little more olive oil on top. Beautiful pita. The filo wrapped halloumi with herbs was really tasty and had great texture. The ambiance is really cute and comfortable. Everything looks like you're seating in the garden, even when you're indoors. The service at Mazra needs some help, we waited about 15 minutes for a table. Once seated we ordered through an app, and waited another 20+ minutes for just a drink. The food took even longer to arrive. It took over an hour to resolve a missing dish, they were very short on waiters but had a lot of bussers. I am hoping this bad service was because it was opening weekend and they were extra busy. read more

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Marza finally reopened, and while I was excited to be back, the experience was a bit mixed. Parking is still rough, but we got lucky and didn't have to wait for a table. The setup is mostly self service, so you grab your own water, complimentary cinnamon tea, small plates, and to go boxes. That part is fine, but the actual service felt pretty disorganized. Food came out at different times, some dishes were wrong or went to the wrong people, and my friend waited a long time for her pita bread. I had to flag down a couple of staff just to get it. Overall, there wasn't much attention to detail or customer care. The food itself was good though. Quality and portions were both solid, which is what Marza is known for. I'd come back for the food, but given how the service was on my first dine in experience, I'd probably just order takeout next time. read more

Mazra - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

An amazing, modern yet festive, warm and very vibrant mediterranean and middle eastern restaurant. Been waiting to come back ever since they've been closed for renovations, glad to see they're back! Food is still amazing as ever. The lamb shank and steak shawarma plates were absolute must orders as the mains! Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor with every bite. I wish they gave a bit more of the red and garlic sauce, the small containers are just never enough. Portions are fair, as you get a lot of food with every order, especially because they come with 2 sides and pita bread, but again, just a bit more sauce would be better. The beef arayes were great as starters! Grilled pita with stuffed minced beef was amazing especially paired with the tzaziki sauce, oily but super refreshing thanks to the sauce. Service was okay, I'm eating from 5 star to 4 star because in the beginning they did mess up at the host station, i understand that it's busy and they have a line with a waitlist of 40+ people, but they were constantly writing down the wrong number of guests for everyone who showed up, whether it was my group that was supposed to be 3 but got written down as 2 or other groups that were for 4-5 but got written down as 2. I think this caused a bottleneck on the waitlist and pushing back wait times as they were trying to fix everyone's tabling. Overall, food is amazing but expect a wait especially on the weekends due to popularity. Would still definitely come again, as the food is great! read more

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I just found out this great place recently. I can see why this place is such a popular spot in a random corner in San Bruno. The vibe of the place is inviting. We came here for lunch with coworkers. This is a inviting and relaxing spot, but at the same time, it feels fancy and a little bit different from the usual cafeteria/sandwich spot for lunch on a workday. Food wise, their portion is very generous, especially considering their price point too. I highly recommend their roasted whole cauliflower. I am not a big fan of cauliflower (got sick and tired of this veggie from my multiple failed attempt weight loss journeys). But I can see myself eating their roasted whole cauliflower every day. It's super duper flavorful. The texture was tender but not mushy. But the outer part has the smoky crispy edge... oh, and covered with this tahini sauce. I wish I can do some sort of subscribe and save for this dish and have this every day. Maybe this would help lower my blood pressure? :P Another item I would like to highlight is their pita bread. I don't know what they add to the pita bread... but the bread (except the edge) is still pillowy soft after sitting from the fridge for 2 days + microwave as my attempt to "warm it up". There are times I got pita bread from restaurant that they turned into a hard cardboard on the following day.. but not here :) Service, the entire team is amazing. They have staff members who focus on taking away dirty dishes and the host checks on us from time to time. Those who bring the dishes out always ensure we have everything. I can't wait to come back in the future :) read more

Yummy Mediterranean food! They have two locations: another in Redwood city. My friend and I came around 1pm on a Sunday and got seated immediately in the patio. We got the Steak Shawarma Wrap, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, and the Lamb Kabob. The wraps were yummy and had a thin crispy wrap. We loved the sauces and the steak/chicken were juicy. The lamb was a bit overcooked and harder to chew. I would come back to try their other items. This spot is a DIY place with water, utensil, and takeout boxes in the end of the patio for you to grab. You also order with the QR code that they put at the table or with the cashier at the front of the restaurant. read more

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Finally got to try this place!!! I knew this place was going to be 10/10 just by the looks of it. Went around 4-5pm, thankfully small line, waited about 30mins then got a seat inside. Once seated, you have the option to order through QR code or go up to the cashier. Then there's a self serving station for water, tea, utensils. Service was 10/10, all staff. Vibe of the place feels cozy and homey. Host was kind, didn't get his name but I heard he was a new staff! Fatih, one of the staff, made us feel very welcome since it was our first time here! Had some good laughs. Fatih introduced us to their baklava with three flavors. So good with the hot tea. As for the food, we got the veggie bowl, sampler, drinks, falafel, double plates of shrimp, another with chicken and lamb. Everything was soooo good. Fresh and flavorful. Got the melon/pineapple, mint lemonade, and fanta. All were refreshing. Will definitely be back here again! :) read more

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I am so happy Mazra is back open in San Bruno! When we arrived, we checked in with the host and there was a wait time of about 50 minutes around 6:45pm on a Wednesday. They sent us a text message when our table was ready, which was super helpful. Once we sat down, we ordered through a QR code and the food actually came out pretty quickly. The place felt lively when we walked in and the refreshed space looks great. The vibes were definitely vibing and you could tell everyone was having a great time. For our meal, we ordered the chicken shawarma plate, salmon plate, cauliflower, crispy halloumi cheese, and falafel. For sides, we got the Arabic salad, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, and French fries. Honestly, everything was good!!! Every dish was packed with flavor. If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food in the Bay Area, this spot is definitely worth checking out! read more

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I think this might be the best Mediterranean spot in the Bay The food and vibe are amazing--perfect for hanging out with family or just catching up with friends. We ordered the chicken, lamb, and sea bass, and everything was cooked to perfection. The sea bass was my absolute favorite--even though I'm usually not big on fish. It was grilled so well, super fresh, and no fishy smell at all Desserts were decent, just a bit too sweet for my taste--but still worth trying. Service was okay--we had to refill our own water, but honestly, not a big deal. Overall, such a great experience. Definitely coming back again. Thanks, Mazra! read more

Mazra - Grilled Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

Mazra in San Bruno recently completed a remodel and the space feels completely different from what longtime locals might remember. Back when this spot was Green Valley Market, Mazra was tucked away in the back of the store. Before the renovation, ordering had already been moved to the front through a window where you placed your order, then you add your name to a waitlist to dine-in. It somewhat worked, but it felt like a lot of steps just to get food. The remodel took over two years to complete and it seems the scope expanded quite a bit along the way. What likely began as a plan to renovate the kitchen and bring the grills indoors turned into a full remodeling. The space now has a completely brand new kitchen, dining room, patio, restrooms, furniture, and improvements to the parking areas. Takeout ordering and the host stand for dine-in are now properly positioned at the front, making the flow much smoother. The layout also mirrors their Redwood City location with a proper indoor kitchen and ventilation. From what I understand, the grill had been moved around the property multiple times in the past after neighbors complained about the smoke, so it's nice to see the owners investing in a long-term solution. The remodel looks clean, modern, and honestly the kind of setup I wish they had years ago. The menu remains the same. I ordered my usual Double Kabab Plate with lamb and chicken, along with Arabic salad and fries. The meats were still good, but the sides felt a bit off during this visit. The fries tasted slightly stale and the Arabic salad was very salty. The sides seemed like they may have been sitting out. Several sides were also unavailable when I ordered around 8pm. I also noticed the portions seem smaller than before, something I've also seen at their Redwood City location. The double plate now comes with about half a skewer, roughly four pieces of each meat. The grilled moist quality from the brine is still there, but the reduced portion size is noticeable. It's hard not to reminisce about the earlier days before Mazra went viral around the Bay Area. Back in 2020 there was no line, plenty of space to dine in, and parking was much easier. These days the small front and back lots still fill up quickly, so skipping the on-site parking and using street parking in the residential area is often the easiest option. It's great to see how far the place has come. The owners' son Jordan was there running the restaurant during my visit, and it's impressive seeing how they helped turn a struggling market into a restaurant that's now widely praised across the Bay Area and expand to a second location. Overall, the remodel is a big improvement and the restaurant looks fantastic. If they can tighten up the consistency of the sides, revisit the portion sizes, and perhaps start making pita bread in-house, it would easily bring the experience back up to where it used to be for me. read more

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Welcome back, Habibi! Consistency has always been where Mazra shines, and this latest visit was no different. I've tried most of the meats on the menu, but this time opted for the grilled lamb chops. I also decided to give their "street fries" a whirl. The lamb chops were tender and fresh, although I wish they were cooked ever so slightly less through (or give the option to specify temp when ordering through their QR system). They are pricey at $43. The street fries were a highlight; I'm already a fan of their chicken shawarma, but the added tzatziki really adds a cohesion that complements their hot sauce & toom wonderfully. $16. The only reason they are not 5 stars this time around is the price...unfortunately everything has gone up in recent years, but this feels *just a touch* over what I'd consider "good" value; though I understand they use fresh ingredients, cook everything fresh, etc. They're still worth visiting if you're craving excellent Mediterranean cuisine...perhaps just space out your visits a bit to go easy on the wallet! read more

Mazra - Banana Date Shake. $8. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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So glad they have reopened! After a long day at work, I took a chance on dropping by Mazra for dinner. It was busy with a lot of people waiting for an inside table or take out. Luckily it was a bit cold and breezy and I was bundled up so outside seating was immediately available. It's been a while so I went straight for the lamb shank. It was so delicious and tender. I got the roasted vegetables and hummus as my sides which were so good. The table next to me also ordered the lamb shank and were able to polish it off. I, on the other hand, got full quickly from the huge portion and took most of mine home. I am looking forward to having it for lunch tomorrow! Service has its usual small kinks to work out which is to be expected, and everyone is so friendly. I did like the QR ordering, and I should have ordered a banana date shake to go when I was done. Parking is challenging so be prepared or take a Lyft/Waymo. I'm looking forward to more visits with family and friends. read more

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The food was so good! The wait is long but their system is well oiled machine. The wait is worth it because the food is amazing. It's a great place to enjoy delicious food and spend time with family and friends. The ambiance is casual and cozy. read more

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Our family loves Mazra both the San Bruno and Redwood City locations. San Bruno is more convenient now for us that live in San Francisco. This place is great for everyone meat eaters and vegetarians! Friendly service. read more

Mazra - Veggie platter and falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - San Bruno, California

3.5-4 stars. Long lines if you arrive after 6 PM. The parking lot only holds 4 cars and 2 additional spaces for food pick up and one disabled parking. We came on a week night and the place was hopping. Street parking isn't easy either. There is a hot pot of spiced tea or water on a table outside for waiting customers to help themselves. No one is seated until your entire party has arrived. Your food is ordered by scanning the QR code on the table and you help yourself to tea and water at the station where takeout boxes are also located. Basically, there's no wait service. The QR code will also prompt you to pay for the food after you place your order. The food was generally good and we had so much leftovers that the next day, the food tasted even better. The dip platter with 6 falafel was very good and came with 3 pitas, you will fill up on this before dinner. We tried the chicken and beef schwarma and they were tasty and very well seasoned. The small containers of sauces were too spicy as well as the cold, pickled vegetables. The roast chicken $30, was a large serving over fries but it would've been better if it was 1/2 fries and 1/2 rice. It's such a large dish that 2 can share. We were too full to try dessert. On another visit, will probably share entrees so we can try the desserts. read more

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