I ordered a kefta (ground beef) kabob plate. It was very filling! You get your money's worth in my opinion! Flavorful and I love the tomato and cucumber salad! The hummus is honestly one of the best I've ever had. I love the spicy paste that came with the plate. I mixed it with the hummus to make a spicy hummus. Yum! The pita bread was solid! The only thing is I wish the kefta kabob was a bit more juicy/tender. But I would recommend this place for sure! The chef looked like he really knew what he was doing! read more

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Mediterranean Aroma - Keely Watkins - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

I remember when this corner spot was part of the familiar Truly Mediterranean chain serving the same type of cuisine as it does now. I had no idea it changed hands, but it was on my walking path to the Chase Center when I secured tickets to see the Valkyries play. Instead of gorging at the overpriced kiosks at the venue, I came here instead. If you're a fan of gluttonous portions of middling Mediterranean, this might be the place for you. On my virginal visit, I thought I was ordering a lighter option with the $13.99 Vegetarian Combo Plate. I guess I wasn't paying attention to the fine print because it consisted of heaping scoops of hummus and baba ganoush, a couple of dolmas, a couple of falafel balls, tabouli, pickles, a bit of Jerusalem salad topped with feta cheese, and a generous helping of thick pita bread wrapped in foil (Photo 8). It was reasonably good but just too much, at least for me. I couldn't take any of it home because I was going to the game, so I ended up tossing half of it away. On a later visit and again before a Valkyries game, I ordered the $14.99 Lamb Shawarma Wrap thinking I might be able to finish it. I didn't. There was a lot of lamb stuffed in that paper-thin pita with only a modicum of pickled vegetables (Photo 10). Again it wasn't bad, just an issue of muchness. I'll probably try them again, but I'll be more prepared for leftovers. FOOD - 3 stars...good enough but just much too much AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...same spot as before, tables could be rearranged to seat more people SERVICE - 3.5 stars...not much on interaction but fast enough TOTAL - 3 stars...Mediterranean gorging RELATED - Exploring Potrero Hill? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/tkYsOEzl_n read more

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I keep coming back to Mediterranean Aroma. They've got me hooked and for good reason. My orders are always spot-on, their food is always freshly made, and the staff genuinely warm every time I stop by. Farid, the owner, clearly takes great pride in both the food and the service, and it shows in every detail. The food quality here is fantastic for the price. They're definitely one of the best values around, even with the recent price bumps. My favorites: ~ Kefta with Jerusalem salad: juicy, well-seasoned, and paired with crisp, refreshing veggies. ~ Aroma burger with cheese and fries: The lamb and beef patty is super flavorful and really elevates the burger. The fries always come out perfectly golden and crisp and are especially good with their garlic or burger sauce. ~ Chicken kabab wrap: flavorful, tender, and wrapped just right for an easy, satisfying meal. ~ Carrot juice: it's bright, clean, and freshly juiced. Super refreshing. Whether I'm dining in or grabbing takeout, I can count on them for delicious halal food made with care. read more

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WOW. I found this place 4 days ago, and have ordered it every day since. It's SO good. The falafel is out of this world. I've never been a huge falafel person but as a vegetarian I had to try it. My opinion is forever changed--it's AMAZING. The hummus, tzatziki, everything is just incredible. So so so good. Thank you for blessing us with your cooking, read more

Ordered a Lamb Kabob Wrap (~$15), for the amount of juicy, succulent meat you get, this is a steal. There is a perfect balance of the char of the kabob, pickles, crunch of the cabbage, onions, and tomatoes. There's lavash bread is soft and fluffy, tasting homemade. Service was also very quick, orders pumping out in minutes. Next time I'm the area I would come back! read more

I have walked by this place so many times and never stopped in because it says mediterranean and I thought it might be owned by that fake country. It's not, I asked and I am so glad I ate here. I'm Iraqi and I've been searching for good middle eastern food in SF since 2007 lol. Everything was so good! The lamb shawarma reminded me of how shawarma should taste from back home. And their yellow rice was perfect, so flavorful! I honestly didn't think SF had any good authentic middle eastern spots and thank goodness I found this spot today. I live in the castro, but need to find a reason to be in this neighborhood everyday. You have to come here, the food is amazing!! Oh and the portions are good and the salads and everything are fresh and their hot sauce won't burn your mouth off. perfection! read more

Neighborhood place for great Mediterranean food super flavorful sauces that meat was super tender and delicious. The wrap is homemade. It is absolutely delicious. Nice neighborhood place. read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Shawarma - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We tried this cafe after a stairs walk and were famished. I ordered the vegetarian plate which for $13.99 was enough food to save half for dinner- great value! The falafel's were crispy and quite nice One of my friends ordered the lamb and beef burger and said she loved the meat part, but that the bun fell apart and my other friend had the lamb Shawarma and thought it was excellent. The staff were friendly. I got lost after using the restroom which is a shared area and ended up having to walk outside of the building and around the corner to get back inside. read more

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A good place in the area for a lunch break! Came with my friends around 12:30 PM and there was a short line. You can order at the cash register or also with their touchscreen kiosk. The food takes a little while to come out especially if they're busy -- it seems like the prioritize their to-go orders, and they forgot my friend's meal but made it quickly once they realized. I got the Chicken Kabob Plate, which has a great variety of sides in good quantities. The chicken itself was a little dry; my friend got their Kefta Plate and that was much juicier. I loved the two salads that came with it, and you can easily put some of your plate into the provided pita and still have a lot left over. Will definitely be back with my friends for lunch soon and happy to try the rest of the menu. read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Chicken Kabob Plate - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food. Very impressed by the freshness and quality of their food. Order at the counter, sit and enjoy or take with you. It's clean inside, and they do have a restroom it's just in the back a bit. Will return. read more

Went here again before a game. And the food is still very good. We tried the Vegetarian Platter... and the falafels were some of the best we've ever had. The sides are also still very good. Definitely will order the falafels again! read more

Another delicious meal from our favorite Mediterranean place! Farid the owner is just too kind and friendly! He recognized my daughter and I and came out to say hi and gave us a whole extra order of the red cabbage that is so delicious that even my two daughters ages 2 and 5,who I had trouble getting to eat vegetables, love and will eat. So if you have kids who don't like vegetables, definitely try the red cabbage from Mediterranean aroma! The place is always spotless and spacious with lots of seating both inside and outside. read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Red cabbage delicious! - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm Arab and I've had many falafel wraps in my life. Nothing beats my dad's falafel. So I'm always hesitant when ordering falafel. I can say without a doubt the falafel lux is amazing! The texture, the flavor is all authentic. I felt like I was transported back to my childhood again. Reasonable prices too. Will definitely visit again! read more

MA is in my Mediterranean top 5. I've ordered take out a few times so far. The peeps who work here are always super friendly and efficient. Our go-to dishes are the kefta kebab plate and the chicken shawarma plate. They're served with tons of food including tabouli, salad, hummus, rice and either garlic or tahini sauce. The meat options have been great so far. Cooked well, great spices... I'm not a huge fan of tabouli so I usually just leave that behind and munch on the rest. More than enough food for me to have leftovers the next day. I don't think I've ever seen anyone eating at the restaurant. Take out has been the way to go. Solid. read more

Ordered a side of Falfal, a lentil soup and kabob sampler plate. The food was plenty for 2 with some left overs for lunch next day. The Falfal came with tahini. The platter came with rice, 2 salads and hummus. The Falfal is Egyptian style which was a bonus for me. The kabob was delicious and cooked to perfection. The rice was flavorful and cooked right mix The negatives: the soup was too thick and gluey and needed a lot of salt (love) to come back to life. The kafta was a little chewy and had a lot of little bits that were hard to eat. read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Kabob Sampler Plate Chicken + Lamb + Kefta - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm sorry, the weird flavors the extra cumin, coriander flavor. I cannot say this place is any good. I would not go here again. It had no saving grace. I'm really sorry It was lamb read more

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Food is delicious and meal size is decent. I am one of those who usually orders two orders to be full, but here one plate was good enough. I will definitely be coming back. read more

A very authentic and delicious falafel. My go to item is the Falafel Lux. Delicious! Also many delicious Eastern Mediterranean sweets to choose from. Fantastic pistachio baklava! read more

Only took 5 mins to get my food, service is great, not too many people at this restaurant during lunch time which I don't get because the food is pretty good. Chicken shawarma comes with a lot of food that lasts me two meals! The falafels were one of my favorites as well. I love how this place is walking distance from me so I can eat whenever I crave it. read more

A really good, affordable, quick meal near the Chase Center in San Francisco. Order at the counter or on an order kiosk. We ordered... * 6 Piece Falafel -- Nice, Hot & fresh. Not too dry, and good flavor. Served with Tahini dipping sauce. * 1/2 pint Hummus with Warm Pita -- It was good, but it turns out we didn't need it as there wasa side of hummus and pita with the entree. * Combination Kabob Plate - Generous serving of chicken kabob, lamb kabob and kefta (ground beef & lamb) kabob. Chicken was flavorful & juicy. Kefta was also very tasty. Lamb was good and cooked perfectly medium well, but quite heavy on the cardamom spice. Sides of saffron rice, tabouli, Jerusalem salad, hummus and pita. Shared between 2 people. Nothing fancy, but food is good and affordable. Some interior seating, but they had to set up space heaters as the dining area does not have central heating or air conditioning. read more

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This is a no frills mostly to go place. There is indoor seating but I did not see it busy and seemed like most people picked up their orders to go. You can order online, in person or at the kiosk they have in front of their counter. My veggie plate was a little over $15 after taxes. I was able to split into two meals and left full. I actually really like they have a plate option with a variety of things in it, because not all Mediterranean restaurants offer this (instead making you buy everything individually which for the consumer does not turn out as economical as this). While the taste is solid and very good, nothing in particular wowed me but that's ok. For the value, good taste and quick service (I ordered in person and got my meal within 2 minutes), this bumps it up to a 5 stars for me. Their hummus was the least interesting thing for me, but again, very solid. I've had far worse at higher price points. I'll be back. read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Veggie Plate - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super friendly owner who piled up our food! Food was delicious and amazing. Came out super fast took. Plenty of seating available inside. Would love to come again when I'm in the area! read more

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My favorite fast casual spot. Fair prices, huge portions, and tasty food. Love the vegetarian combination - the dolma are very good. I prefer the food here to some of the more trendy Mediterranean spots in the Bay Area. They had boxing videos playing on the TV which was fun too. Service is polite and straightforward as your order from a counter. read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

I finally tried tuis place! The photos of prices online are not accurate but everything is still reasonable for the city. No parking and a very casual spot but the owner was kind. I was especially excited that there was not just a falafel sandwich for vegetarians! There were a bunch of options: eggplant, hummus, baba, cauliflower, potatoe, falafel etc.. and you could add different items to one type if you chose for example feta! The hummus was good but i have to be honest it tasted nothing like the one on 16th and mission which ive lived for years. However the place is cleaner and they have better veggie options! I especially liked the pickles in the wrap My recommendation is to not get it to go because half of mine came home mushy AlSO I appreciated the added heater on the cold rainy day - i hate when restaurants dont care if you freeze read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

Well, I've been to many Mediterranean places across the city, this one is for sure one of the best. Great tasting food, good service, clean place inside, including bathroom. Will come again for sure! read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Beef SHAWARMA PLATE - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was surprised and delighted with the quality and taste of the food. Everything we ordered was amazing. The humid platter was extra ordinary! The soup was great too! read more

I order the same thing every time: veggie sampler, kefta kabob plate, and a side of labneh. Their hummus is so good it's better than the baba ganoush (and I prefer baba ganoush anywhere else), the tabouli is excellent, the kefta is tasty, and the labneh is fantastic. Hot tip: dip the kefta in the hummus or labneh. 4 stars not 5 because the ingredients aren't always the highest quality (most apparent in the jerusalem salad) and they can be slightly inconsistent--every now and then the kefta is kind of dry or bland. Also sometimes they slightly mess up orders. I once asked for double tabouli instead of tabouli and Jerusalem salad (see: Jerusalem salad not great, above) and instead got double Jerusalem salad no tabouli (many tears). And when I ordered extra pita they only gave me the extras I paid for and not the pita that's already supposed to come with the sampler. But usually they do great and the price is right, so I forgive the occasional issue. read more

I have been having lunch here after the gym and the food was so fresh and generously portioned. So when I had an open house I got the catered food here. Wow. Everyone loved it. Several people told me that the falafel were the best they'd ever had. I'm not sure what they do differently here but it is tastier and fresher than other places. Babaganoush is a standout. One thing to be mindful of is that portions are generous. I got a platter for 15 and it easily served 25. read more

Farid took great care of us for our catered 75 person church event in the Bayview. Food was great, delivery on time, everything as promised. Highly recommended! read more

5 minute walk from kiaser mission bay. Small shop Simple ordering of the wall menu Got me a falafel wrap...it was good, but im more a HalGuys kinda fan read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

Generous portions and the food is really delicious! Only thing is the spicy sauce of the wrap was not very spicy. Definitely recommend. read more

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4.5 STARS When boba costs as much as a sandwich and mocktails costs as much as a top-shelf martini... You have to start re-evaluating your life choices when you can't drink atm... My ass is staying home sipping on sparkling water with a twist and binging on Bling Empire! So, when restaurants like Mediterranean Aroma feed your belly (more than once) without breaking your wallet...you give them props and support them! A year young, Mediterranean Aroma took over the Truly Mediterranean space. They're open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and limited outdoor dining (3 two-top tables). M E N U Wraps ($7.99-$13.99), Burgers ($14.99-$15.99), Plates (most are $11.99-$14.99), and Desserts ($3.25-$3.75). Catering trays available. F O O D * Kefta Kabob Plate: Ground lamb+beef kebob, tabouli, jerusalem salad, rice, hummus, seasoned onions + pickles, tahini, pita ($14.99): https://tinyurl.com/hfjhjcj8 --Kefta Kabob: The kefta kebob was nicely seasoned but on the dry, slightly rubbery side. Dunked it into the creamy tahini and hot sauce for moisture so problem solved. --Tabouli: Fresh and crisp with a refreshing acidic bite. --Jerusalem salad: The diced cucumber, tomato, and onion salad was fresh, simple, and done right. --Rice: Flavorful and fluffy with nicely separated grains. --Hummus: Smooth, creamy, and earthy with a touch of acid. Very solid. --Seasoned onions + pickles: Completed the meal with its fresh sharpness and acidic crunch. --Pita: Mass produced but I appreciate them toasting the pita so it was nice and hot. --Tahini: Creamy and nutty, not overly thick. --Hot sauce: Packed some good heat. Fresh, delicious, and generously portioned plate; I was able to stretch this to two meals. S E R V I C E Cordial and prompt. Our order was brought outside to us in about 10-12 minutes (not busy at the time). After cleaning up after ourselves, the owner kindly offered us a sample of their housemade halva, a Middle Eastern confectionary made with tahini, sugar, nuts and/or spices. Tasty, and not too sweet. A M B I A N C E Modern and casual with a handful of tables, window counter seats, and three outdoor tables. P A R K I N G Very difficult metered parking. Park up the hills in dogpatch and walk down. Great option if you're nearby UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital (8 minute walk). Overall, solid Middle Eastern/Mediterranean fare. Four stars for the food but adding .5 stars and rounding up because of the great value which is very hard to find in the city these days. read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Kefta Kebab Plate: Ground lamb+beef kabob, tabouli, jerusalem salad, hummus, onions, tahini, rice, pita | $14.99 - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

This establishment is a gem. The picture speaks for itself. Do yourself a favor and try everything on the menu! read more

Mediterranean Aroma - Kabob Sampler Plate Chicken + Lamb + Kefta - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place hits the mark every single time. And they never skimp out on the proteins. We've tried the wraps and the plates and have never been disappointed. Best falafel wrap no question. read more

Maybe it was an off day? Was recently introduced to Palestinian food and had a couple great experiences at Beit Rima and wanted to try MA bc it's close to where I live. Ordered a chicken shawarma plate and a chicken wrap. The plate had hummus, Jerusalem salad, tabbouleh, rice, and a tasty hot sauce. Prob: chicken was precooked and reheated on the grill. Same w the wrap. They're closed on Sunday so figured this was most likely leftover from Saturday. Not cool. Dry and barely warm a far cry from a juicy hot off the grill product. Everything else was good but that chicken ruined it for me. Prices are very reasonable. I'll stick w Beit Rima at twice the price. read more

One my favorite casual take out / dine in spots (I might be a bit biased because I lived in the building next door). Solid options all around, from the wraps to the plates to the bowls. Friendly staff, standard prices for SF standards. I definitely prefer some of the food here compared to some of the other more hyped Mediterranean places in the city. The one unique item I always liked to get is the shawafel wrap. It's exactly like it sounds - shawarma and falafel, wrapped into a wrap with some onions, pickle and a nice sauce. read more

Food was great. Service was excellent. I like the doors being open for airflow but they have heat lamps to keep you comfortable (weather was cold when we went) They had a 49er playoff game going and allowed us to watch after finishing our food. Overall a nice experience. read more

Mediterranean Aroma - CHICKEN KABOB PLATE - Halal Near Me - San Francisco, California

My bf and i were around the area and were craving Mediterranean food and found this place on yelp. We walked in for a late lunch ~ 3pmish and the place was spacious and clean. Looking at the menu we asked about the lamb shawarma to which what seems to be the owner or someone affiliated to the owner said they were out at the time so we opted for the lamb kebab plate. The lamb was fresh and well-seasoned and the rice was plain, didn't have any seasoning. The Israeli salad was okay but the Tahini sauce paired with the whole plate was good and complimented everything in the plate. The pita bread was fresh and warm tooo very solid. The Chicken shawarma plate had a lot of cardamom in the seasoning which i noticed, and we both liked the lamb kebab more than the chicken plate. The sauce that came with it was like a ranch. Some things to note is the red sauce is prettyy spicy so be careful trying it and only try very little cause it has a kick! Overall was a pretty solid Mediterranean restaurant spot/choice and we cant wait to come again to try their lamb shawarma :) read more

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4/19/22 I've been to Mediterranean Aroma once before Covid and I recently came here for lunch with my boyfriend. Parking around here is pretty tricky during the weekdays, so your best chance of finding parking would be at the meters. For me, it's only a 15 min walk from work. It wasn't too busy when we got there. As we were thinking about what to get, the cashier kindly asked me if I worked for UCSF. I was in my scrubs and I had my badge so I showed that to him and he said he would give us a 10% discount off our meal. I thanked him and here's what we got: 1. Lamb wrap (his) 2. Lamb shawarma plate (mine) 3. Six piece falafel (share) The food came out fast, which was great since the lunch hour is never long enough. The meat was juicy and super flavorful. The falafel was crunchy on the outside and a pretty green color. I was super full afterwards and brought my leftovers back to work. It's close by to my work so it's very convenient. I look forward to my next lunch visit. read more

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