Went to the Irvine location and had a nice meal. Lamb Souvlaki. Very satisfying postion with big…read morechunks of lamb. Tzadziki and rice and bread with a slice of lemon. The grilling was done skillfully, but I must say that due to the size of the actual meat chunks, my skewers were rare, not med rare. But, delicious and savory nonetheless. The salad was crispy with red onions, tomato wedges, cucumbers. It was under dressed but still very tasty. Also had the humus which was good, a bit more oil would be nice. My daughter had the Spanikopita appetizer which looked really good with a lot of filling. My wife had the soup that was very tasty, with dill sprinkled on top, cannot remember the name. The soup was steaming hot, which is how I like any soup to be served. For dessert we had a Baklava that was sweet, but so crispy it was a bit hard to eat, almost too dense and crispy-dry. Definitely worthy of a 5 star rating. Someone who is serious about quality ingredients designed this menu. I would enjoy eating here again.

Great food, nice service, big portions. Only call out was…read moretables were not clean, very sticky It was hard to handled by only one person to take order, serve food and clean the table

I've been to this location on a few occasions and at each visit Carlos offers wonderful customer…read moreservice. At my last visit I tried fish and chips and I was able to see Carlos personally hand-battering the fish as a made to order item. This allows for freshness and flavor over packaged Frozen breaded fish. On a previous occasion I tried one of their bowls and was able to select and customize the bowl the way I wanted it to be. The price is reasonable, but also on the higher end as this is not fast food. The location is maintained well and the service kitchen appears very clean. I'll gladly be returning for more wonderful dining selections.

Has a huge craving for Mediterranean food and found this place when i was browsing Yelp!…read more I decided to create my own bowl with: Rice, Spring Mix, Pesto Chicken, and all the veggies. As for sauces / spreads, i had 2 scoops of tzatziki and 1 scoop of lemon artichoke hummus (max 3). My last set of sauces were pesto, Moroccan hot sauce, and garlic sauce. With tax, the total came out to be nearly $18.50 a little on the pricier side. All the flavors paired together so well, extremely flavorful! The portions are really good too because I still had leftovers to take back and still tasted fresh after a weekend in the fridge. The only thing I noticed were that the rice still was slightly hard. I'm not sure if the time I came (around 12pm) didn't give them enough time to let the rice cook more or maybe needed more water. Other than that, the staff member that served me was super kind and friendly, he kept checking in on me to make sure everything was good. So sweet! I'll definitely come back to try their other marinated chicken flavors!

Found Soltani while driving around Santa Ana. I went around 12p(noon), there was plenty of parking…read moreas well as available tables in the dining area. I was greeted with a smile by the gentleman cooking behind the counter and I was able to self seat at the table of my choosing. The person that took my order was very kind and instructed me to grab a beverage from the fridge if I'd like. I ordered a simply chicken and rice plate with a side of their salad. I can't recall the name but it was very tasty, fresh, and delicious. The food came out quickly and tasted amazing, the chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful. I enjoy the roasted tomatoes as well as the jalapeno on the side. It brought even more flavor and texture to the meal. Soltani is worth checking out if you are looking for a Mediterranean spot in Santa Ana

Long bookmarked on Yelp, but I didn't find myself anywhere near the area until recently to actually…read moretry the food. Located on 1st in Santa Ana near Tustin, there's a wrought iron fence around the private lot, and the restaurant is open until 9pm most nights. I was surprised nobody was dining in, and except for a woman waiting for her takeout order to be made, I was the only person for most of the visit. I quickly realized the phone rings often, so most business is ordered ahead, with the option to eat there, in the car, or take home. Clearly, for presentation and likely quantity, I recommend eating there. The host is a nice older gentleman who literally does it all, and is so good it hardly seems like he's working. My Shish kabob plate came out faster than expected, and I was almost as impressed with the salad as the saffron rice and actual kabob, which is tender and amazing by the way. Basically, you pick a drink from the refrigerator, and I let him talk me into trying hummus, and appetizer, which ultimately comes with cut flatbread. His take is less creamy than other restaurants, but the flavors are fresh, without garlic. Don't worry, the salad dressing is a fantastic creamy Italian style. All-in-all, I was enjoying every bite and pretty much ate everything, although I preserved some hummus to eat at home. The price was commiserate with the quality, and I suppose I'll try more when I'm around the area.

Panini Grill Kabob has truly become our go to spot and comfort food place. Every visit feels…read morefamiliar, welcoming, and consistently satisfying. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care, it's the kind of meal that instantly makes you feel at home. Whether we're craving something hearty or just need a reliable place to enjoy a great meal, Panini Grill Kabob never disappoints. The quality, portions, and taste are always on point, which is why we keep coming back. If you're looking for a place that feels like comfort on a plate, this is it.

10 minutes from our hotel, this Mediterranean food restaurant is easy to get to and a good spot for…read moremedium sized groups. We had 8 people and didn't have any problems with parking or getting a table on a Friday night. This was my first time here. I had the lamb shish kebab, and it was massive. Lots of rice and salad, and the lamb was cooked to order. Flavors were good for my dish. Others said their food was good, too. I was really hungry and was only one of two people in our group that actually finished their dish. The staff came by and checked on us often, keeping our water glasses always full.

I LOVE this restaurant! The food we have get us always delicious, hot and fresh…read more Tonight I ordered the Kufta and it was as food as I had hoped! My sister for the mixed plate with chicken and beef and the other sister got the salad. The service was quick and efficient and friendly. The restaurant itself is humble and clean. They do not offer water cups, so you have to buy a beverage OR bring your own water in. Overall a great eating experience.

Things are different now. It appears: new cooks and new front staff…read more I ordered 2 Number 5 Family meals and 2 lamb kabob plates with the meat medium rare. The meat was cooked well done and 15 minutes late for take out. I have ordered the Family meal at least a dozen times and on time and perfectly cooked each time.

I didn't plan to leave a review so didn't snap any pics of my food, and I will spare you a…read moreleftovers pic. Note: leftovers were due to generous portions, and not dislike. But let me tell you this food was delicious! You can tell the food was made and plates prepared with love and intention. I came with a coworker for lunch, her suggestion and my first time here. She was telling me she came for her favorite rice, the cherry rice. I had never heard of it, but upgraded my order to cherry rice (didn't see it on the menu as cherry rice, may have a specific name I'm not aware of, but I ordered it fine saying cherry rice). I ordered the lunch special, for 18.99 came with chicken kabob and beef, a tomato, and of course the cherry rice. That rice was so delicious and unlike any other type of rice I have ever tasted. It was slightly sweet, and had warm cooked cherries scattered within. SO GOOD!!! Additionally it came with a tray of warm flat bread with butter, a beautiful starter salad, with a simple dressing of oil, lemon, and mint. This was also a unique flavor to my taste buds, but so good! If you like lemon you will love it. The flavors of the entire meal all complimented each other beautifully. If you are in the Tustin area and enjoy Persian food, give this small business a try. Hopefully you will leave like we did, pleasantly satisfied, and planning another lunch date there soon.

+ I enjoyed the flavor and amount of meat in my Barg combo…read more + Polite, efficient, helpful service. + Pleasant ambience. + Plenty of indoor seating. - Slightly cramped parking. - Lacking veggies. A quick Google reveals Persian gastronomy includes a healthy diverse combination of vegetables. Unfortunately my meal here included only tomato and onion. - Thus, got bored about 2/3 through my meal. - Extortionate. At +$25, disappointed of my non-well-rounded meal. - If ordering to-go, they put pre-exposed utensils in a foldtop bag. They don't provide pre-sealed utensils. - Smell of smoke right out the front door. - Only remote ordering options were by phone call or the usual UberEats/Postmates. Couldn't find a money-saving option. I had: Barg Combo + tax = $26.93

Amazing experience. The workers are very nice and helpful. The chicken kebab is one of my favorites…read morealong with the fries and white sauce. They also serve very nice doner which I like to eat with rice. I highly recommend this place and will continue to go here. The interior of the building is nice as well since it is clean.

bread was perfect. and the dipping oil is outstanding. it's enough for 2 servings of bread…read more Okra Stew: baby okra pods, veal or lamb, and tomatoes simmered in a tangy broth flavored with lemon juice and olive oil I've never had this stew but the tomato base reminded me of a filipino dish. And the baby okras were prefect and not slimy at all. And the meat to veggie ratio is equal. I love that they don't skimp on the ingredients! perfect pairing with buttery rice pilaf. the almond pudding dessert in the end was really refreshing I left feeling satisfied with half my stew and rice. Excited to take it home and eat it more servers worked as a team very efficiently and kindly. The space is spacious and looks like a go to place for families. They also have a beautiful share outdoor patio space. I really appreciate their Turkish music playing in the restaurant

OH MAN!!! This place is fantastic. My daughter and wife have driven by this place everyday coming…read morehome from work and have always wanted to try it. My wife saw it featured on a foodie channel on her FB post so we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. My wife had the chicken wrap with everything on it and just loved it. Great taste and the wrap was done just right. I had the Ikram Special with beef and chicken. This comes over fries. I had him put all the sauces on it and WOW was it good. The service was great and the food was great. The restaurant was clean and quiet at 4:30'ish. We will definitely be back. Great food.

True hidden gem! This place is amazing. One of the best Turkish restaurants I've been to. I'm a big…read morefan of their number 6 Beef Donet Pide. A pide is a round flat bread. For the sandwich, they slice it in 2/2, and then fill it with all of the meat in my case beef or you can do beef and chicken or just chicken. Ask for a sample to try and see which one you like. They also do a falafel, however, I found it to be a little bit on the dry side but flavorful. They also do a wrap or simply a plate. They also have some specials where they put the meats and sauces over french fries. That seems to be very popular. It's actually kind of like a Chipotle in the way that you order at the counter and pick which ingredients you want. If you like sweets, they have homemade delicious rice pudding among other Turkish treats. Some of these items sell out early so show up right before lunch to have the best selection. This is a go-to place for me at least every two or three weeks and never disappoints! They are extremely consistent and they have great service with friendly staff.