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    Mesopotamia Kitchen

    4.3 (169 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Tasty and soft gyros it's very quick to have your order .I pinned the address to see them again when I visit San Francisco. May God bless them with their daily service.

    John S.

    Do you ever do this thing? You're waiting for the 48 at the corner of 24th & Castro Streets in Noe Valley, and you want to eat, but you don't feel like The Little Chihuahua or Subs Inc. or that breakfast place that keeps changing its name, but the bus isn't coming for a while because it's a federal holiday and Muni is running a Sunday schedule even though it's a Tuesday, so you really feel like walking east on 24th because you're in the mood for a stroll and it's a holiday so people are out, but you're also unsure of where you'll find a nice and cheap enough place to eat, because Noe Valley is famous for replacing nice neighborhood restaurants and cafes with overpriced froufrou places that you'd never be caught dead in, so you debate and walk and walk and debate, and you're annoyed with yourself because you do this all the time, and why can't you just make a decision? Then you happen upon Mesopotamia Kitchen, and you order and sit down and enjoy your food, although it's overpriced and really really messy, but you predicted that, and you like it more and more as you continue your jaunt down 24th, literally, because the street is starting to go downhill, and you decide to walk all the way to the Mission because you've done this out of late-bus necessity before. You never do that? Lucky for you, because I do this kind of thing all the time, and it drives me crazy. Food is good, people are nice. Ambiance is on the meh side of fancy or the fancy side of meh; you be the judge. It's a nice place to eat on a carefree day off from work. Noe Valley usually disappoints, but when it surprises, it surprises well beyond expectations. Or at least my expectations, which for Noe Valley are woefully low.

    (Hidden) Falafel Wrap. Good stuff!
    Aaron Z.

    This is a nice place for a casual bite in the neighborhood! I never tire of Mediterranean food options and this one is pretty good. Mesopotamia Kitchen has a small, simple interior with a few tables, self-serve water, and friendly service (the person behind the counter spoke Turkish, too!). Lamb Gyro Plate: This is a very substantial portion with lots of delicious crispy bits of meat. It came with a nice salad, rice pilaf, and hummus. Just a solid, balanced, and affordable meal. Falafel Wrap: I wish I got a better pic of this one, but it was really good. Full flavors and spice, plus it was not overly greasy. It comes with a perfectly serviceable side of french fries.

    Chicken kebab plate
    Celie H.

    This is the most underrated stop in all of Noe! Highly recommend their chicken kebab plate and their falafel plate. The baba ghanoush is especially delicious with the falafel. The salads are super fresh and crispy, too, and love their pickled veg add ons - not just the typical after thought side salad; I actually eat it all. Their rice is so yummy and their chicken is juicy and not overcooked. They have dog and kid friendly outdoor seating (both covered and not covered). They also have a nice bathroom that's always clean. Staff is so friendly and kind and always remember me. They also do takeout! Give them a bit of time to prep your food; they make it to order and it's worth the wait for such a fresh taste. Highly, highly recommend this place.

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    The first look at this place wow the most amazing place amazing food. The salmon plate was so good. The man that gave us the food so nice. The menu was nice. The desserts look so good. and that's why I gave this place five stars . Noe Valley, San Francisco

    David K.

    3.5 stars Mesopotamia Kitchen in Noe Valley is a casual, cramped Turkish-style kebab restaurant with a menu of mezze, salads, wraps, and plates. The Appetizer Combo Plate came with a selection of mezzes including three crunchy falafels with tahini, watery hummus, chunky baba ghanoush, creamy tzatziki, and a unique carrot salad mixed with cream cheese. The dips went nicely with the warm grilled pita bread on the side, but the flavors were a bit lacking. A more memorable selection was the Shepherd's Salad, made of chopped cucumbers, tomato, onions, and parsley, along with juicy chunks of grilled chicken kebab. In general, the food here was just average, but the service was incredibly friendly, and this still made for a nice casual meal.

    Lamb Shish Kebab
    Bennett W.

    Ambiance is good, you can order for dine in or take out. For dine in, they bring it to your table. For take out, you can enjoy for lunch at the office. Friendly staff, delicious food, and good service. I ordered the Lamb Shish Kebab Plate It came with red cabbage and leafy greens, lamb, rice, and hummus. The pita bread, which came toasted complement the meal very well. For my drink, I ordered the Canada Dry Ginger Ale. A great refresher! Even as I enjoy this plate of Mediterranean cuisine, everything is beautifully plated. Perfect portion, so I like it. I like it, definitely will be back to try something else from the menu.

    Mimi B.

    Visited this restaurant today for the second time . The first time I did not leave a review but my experience is the same . I ordered something as before . here's my take: they have a nice ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff was super professional. I ordered the babaganoish and combo gyro plate, but the service was a bit off - they brought both dishes at the same time, which didn't work for me. By the time I finished my appetizer, the main course was already cold. The portions were super small, especially considering the price point. I was expecting more for my money, especially since I've had bigger portions at other places for the same price. The chicken was a bit dry and salty, which wasn't great. Also, the plate should've come with bread, and the babaganoush should've had its own bread - they only brought one bread portion. Despite all this, I'm willing to give it another shot and try something else, so I'll update my review after that. Maybe it's just me, but definitely won't be rushing back for the portions or the chicken again.

    Lamb Beef Gyro Wrap
    Amy G.

    Fast casual mediterranean spot in Noe Valley! I had the lamb beef gyro wrap which came wrapped in lavash with some lettuce, tomato, and red onion inside. The wrap looks skinny but goes a long way! I was completely stuffed afterwards. I did wish there was a little more complexity in flavor - it was all pretty salty and I was looking for something acidic to cut the saltiness. I squeezed some of the lemon from the dolmas plate to make up for it. I also wish there was more veg in the wrap for extra freshness. The dolmas were a little pricey for an order of 4. They also had a slight alcoholic taste? The aftertaste and filling were both great, but the initial bite was slightly off. I probably wouldn't get these again. I'm curious to come back and try the vegetarian gyro wrap though! I also liked being able to order at the counter and have the food ready within ~10 mins. If I'm ever craving mediterranean food in Noe again, I would stop by here.

    Combo Gyro Wrap - Lamb-Beef and Chicken Gyro with Garlic Sauce, Salad, and Tahini Sauce wrapped in Lavash Bread
    Mike L.

    For the longest time, I always had the impression that Noe Valley was one of the tougher neighborhoods in SF to find a parking space. So, when one of my friends moved out here, I always felt relieved when he would suggest meeting up elsewhere in the city. What little did I know, though - finding a spot around here is actually super easy (at night, anyways). Which, ironically enough, makes me regret not offering to come out here instead. If I had, then I would've discovered Mesopotamia Kitchen that much earlier! Admittedly, from the outside, there wasn't much about this place that grabbed my attention. However, after hearing about how it quickly became one of my buddy's go-to eateries, I was immediately intrigued. After taking a look at their extensive menu board inside, I could see why! Despite how the majority of the menu isn't especially unique, there's no shortage of enticing options to choose from - wraps, plates, mussaka, dolmas, shakshuka, spanakopita, salads, soups, desserts, and so much more. Plus, they have a good mix of proteins to choose from too, whether it be your usual sort of beef, lamb, and chicken gyros and kebabs to kofte kebab, adana kebab, or iskender kebab. -- COMBO GYRO WRAP - Lamb-Beef and Chicken Gyro with Garlic Sauce, Salad, and Tahini Sauce wrapped in Lavash Bread...$13.95 As good as this looked, the taste was just okay. The portion was great (fries are included!), but the gyros were a miss for me. Despite how moist both gyros meats were, the marinade they use had an aftertaste to it. Still, it wasn't awful, though, and I really like the fries and how fresh the veggies were. -- COMBO SHISH KEBAB - Chicken Kebab and Lamb Kebab with Rice, Salad, Hummus, and Pita...$18.95 I don't always have the best luck with kebabs, but this was terrific! While the chicken was perfectly fine (it had a light char), I thought the lamb was terrific - it was so tender! It was also a pleasant surprise to get a bit of hummus and pita bread (we debated on splitting an order). -- FALAFEL SIDE (3 Pieces) - Grounded and Deep Fried Garbanzo Beans with Zucchini, Celery, Parsley, and Onion...$4.95 You can also get this with five or seven pieces, but regardless, these were so good! Each piece was fried to the perfect crispiness and I liked how soft the inside was. Plus, the consistency wasn't chunky either. -- KOFTE WRAP - Grilled Ground Lamb and Beef Patties with Garlic Sauce, Salad, and Tahini Sauce wrapped in Lavash Bread...$13.95 This was far more successful than the combo gyro wrap - the kofte was so juicy and flavorful! What's more, the seasoning in the kofte was soaked up by the lavash and nicely balanced out by the veggies. Delish! -- SALMON PLATE - Flavored Grilled Salmon Served with Rice, Salad, Hummus, and Pita...$20.95 Even though the color/look of the salmon seemed really pale, this was pretty solid. It was grilled nicely and the center was moist, but I have to admit the deliciously complementary flavors form the lemon and herb sauce really boosted this dish. Also, while I obviously didn't expect service to be bad, I also didn't necessarily expect the workers to be so friendly either! In particular, the woman (owner?) that works the register is ridiculously nice. She warmly greets everyone that walks in and she's really attentive, always keeping an eye out for what folks might need (even the ones sitting outside in their parklet). Between that and how solid the food is, Mesopotamia Kitchen has worked its way into my rotation of go-to eateries as well! That is, so long as parking stays just as easy as it does now...ha!

    Chicken Gyro Plate
    Yagmur E.

    You can't go wrong with Mesopotamia Kitchen! My go-tos are the lamb gyro plate, chicken gyro plate, and köfte plate--always fresh, flavorful, and made right in front of you. Their fries are crisp and fresh, desserts are delicious and well-priced, and the whole place is spotless. Service is quick, the food is consistently on point, and the staff are always kind, patient, and accommodating--even when it's busy. Highly recommend!

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    If you are looking for kindness and not rudeness - this may not be the place. Don't understand why they can't clean or purchase a new rug that is pretty nasty. Food is okay - but attitude - please!

    The taziki - very good

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    Delicious food, cozy vibe, and friendly service. Portions are big and everything tastes fresh!

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    Nice service, good food! Dining area is a bit tight, lighting is a little bright, but not enough to give less than five stars. Thanks y'all!

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    Me encanta el sabor de sus platos, cada sábado hago una orden de un plato diferente, son muy amables. Se los recomiendo!!!

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    Love this place. Their food is always consistently yummy. Service is really good! Always some chairs and tables to sit and eat and enjoy.

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    I eat or takeout from here at least twice a week. Great food made quickly. Very friendly staff.

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    Best food we really like it , thank you so much! Very quit and friendly atmosphere, we will come again

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    Great lunch take out spot. Friendly service. Tasty falafels and hummus. Fast and easy.

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    Ask the Community - Mesopotamia Kitchen

    Bursa - Spicy Adana Wrap: Spicy Ground Lamb + Beef, haydari, pickles, red onion, parsley, homemade tomato salsa, fries | $15

    Bursa

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    2.1 miWest Portal
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    One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants that never disappoints!…read more My go-to order is one of the lunch wraps they offer (salmon or chicken, depending on my mood) but both are great and are always made with fresh ingredients! Dish comes with either fried or an arugula salad. This restaurant never misses and service is always friendly and prompt!

    We decided to have a birthday dinner here at 7 pm on a weekday evening for 6, due to everyone's…read moreschedules. Bursa's dining area was comfortable with bright lighting and dark blue walls. The service was friendly and welcoming even when our party came at different times. The restaurant wasn't busy given it was a Monday evening, so you would think it would go smoothly. *** OUR PICKS *** COMBO APPETIZER PLATTER ~ hummus, baba ghanouj, haydari, ezme, dolmas, merimek, falafel ~ parts of the platter were cold while the falafel was warm, but they topped it off with a sauce that didn't keep the falafel crispy, instead it softened it. I think the sauce should have been on the side. The rest of the dish was good. 4/5 LAMB KEBAB PLATE ~ this was my dish. I touched my skewers thinking they were going to be hot, but it was surprisingly cold. I'm not sure why skewers would be cold when the food should be hot right off the grill. The lamb was cooked medium rare as I requested, though there was little to no seasoning. So it was kind of gamey and tasteless 3/5 RACK OF LAMB PLATE ~ my partner chose this dish. The lamb was also very light in seasoning. The pistachio rice was interesting and nutty. Asparagus was good. 3.5/5 MIXED GRILL PLATE ~ our friend enjoyed this dish. Maybe a mixed grill is the way to go and some meats cooked and seasoned better than others. 4/5 BEEF KEBAB PLATE ~ the beef was also room temperature and lightly seasoned. 3.5/5 SALMON ~ I tried some of this and it was decent. 4/5 BAKLAVA & CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE ~ Nice birthday surprise and a sweet way to end the meal. Baklava wasn't as crispy or flaky as some I've had, but the honey-pistachio nuts were good. Chocolate mousse cake was decadent and moist. 4/5 Beautiful presentation on the plating of our food, though the timing for the food wasn't quite right as a few plates were served room temperature and not hot. However, the surprise desserts were a nice touch in helping us celebrate a birthday!

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    Mesopotamia Kitchen - mediterranean - Updated September 2026

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