The hubby and I love this place! They have excellent, perfectly seasoned chicken schwarma wraps (cooked fresh to order), tasty falafel, just like my mom used to make and their hummus and baba ganoush is TDF. On the grocery side, I love their selection of teas and incidentals, I purchase rose water here, which I use as a toner for my sensitive skin. The guys behind the counter are very pleasant and helpful. Tony is a real gem! read more

Definitely recommend for all Middle Eastern product and then some also great food always a pleasure doing business with.

I saw a review from tik tok and had to check this place out since it was so close to the house. I got some hummus and falafels. I wish the falafels were served hot. When I got them there were cold. The flavor was good with seasonings, but cold falafels are not good at all. I was disappointed and high hopes for this place. Sadly I will not be returning. read more

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Really good to go place where you can do your grocery next door too Market and meat shop and food shop Service the people were nice Ambiance is like a grocery store read more

This place catered food to our school, and wow, it completely delivered. Every bite felt rich, fresh, and full of flavor, like the kind of food that makes you pause for a second just to appreciate it. The setup looked clean and inviting, and everything came together so smoothly it almost felt effortless. Honestly, it was one of those meals where you keep going back for "just one more" and suddenly your plate is full again. If this is their standard, they're doing something very right. read more

Another successful Rotary Event catered by this wonderful small business. Tony and Issa continue to provide warm and outstanding customer service. They are excellent at suggesting the right amount of food based on your headcount, generously pack the trays full, and give you a good price. We had 15 folks who devoured a feast of chicken shawarma, falafels, cucumber & tomato salad, baba ghanoush, hummus, lavash bread, pickled veggies, tahini and hot sauce. Everyone left with full and happy bellies. read more

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No frills, but the falafel is good. The guy at the counter was a bit rough around the edges when he told me to pay the cashier in the grocery store. So I left the building and entered a different door where a friendly, polite young man took my order and handed me a ticket. The falafel plate included a salad, hummus, and pita bread was a bit pricey but the number of falafel balls made up for it. I ate the rest later. Good takeout place. You can also order baba ganoush that's in the refrigerator read more

The falafel is reason enough alone to stop in! After splitting a dozen with my partner yesterday I'm still thinking about them! The plates were delicious too and came with a huge serving! The grocery selection was pretty large for the space too! We found a lot of staples I needed: lavash, pita, tahini, pomegranate molasses, labneh, and some good olive oil. Also a saffron and cardamom tea that looked good that I'm now obsessed with. It's so perfectly spiced and creamy. The staff were all very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend checking this place out!! We will definitely be back soon read more

Mid East Market - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

They have a small market filled with middle eastern goods the place is clean and organized next to the market they sell meats and they have shawarma falafel to die for they taste really good and there hummus is perfect off course it's all to go food. The service is great they are really nice people and the prices are reasonable. read more

Absolutely delicious food and so very personable staff! Great items available in the market and great choices and foods from the deli and butcher. I'm addicted to the schwarma!!!! read more

We had Med East Market cater our faculty luncheon last month and it was fabulous. I spoke with Randa and she helped me gauge how much food we needed and helped arrange pick ups. We needed two pick ups and everything went very smoothly. Both Tony and Randa were excellent and very organized. The food was well received by the faculty at our school. Everyone wanted to know where the food was from. We shared business cards and I'm sure recruited many new customers for them. Thanks to them our luncheon was a success! read more

In February, we ordered a lot of food from Mid East Market for a teacher and staff appreciation luncheon at a nearby school hosted by PTA. We ordered big platters of falafel, shawarma, hummus, baba ganoush, rice, pita, tabbouleh, steak, chicken and more--everything was sooo good! The portions were generous, and everyone loved it. The only thing we ran out of? Business cards--because so many teachers and staff wanted to know where the food was from so they could go again. Thank you, Mid East Market! read more

Mid East Market - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

This place offered a great variety of middle eastern grocery items as well as hot and cold foods. I get their falafel when I'm in the area and able to as I've recently relocated. Very fresh and tasty. Great service I recommend to try them out read more

Holy falafel moly, Mid East Market is officially my fave falafel (green) spot in the Bay Area. SO sad it's all the way up in San Bruno, but I'll drive there anytime for their homemade falafel. Get yourself some tasty, Palestinian falafel and shawarma after you finish a gorgeous San Bruno hike. Mid East Market is easy to spot, right on the corner off of busy El Camino Real. There is street parking but also a few like 4 spots for customers. They're separated into a deli/hot food stand and if you decide to walk through the door on your right, it's the actual market/bodega. In the spirit of anti-genocide and Free Palestine, we bought some Palestinian olive oil for $13 which had a light, fruity and floral flavor to it in a 1L glass bottle as recommended by the store owner. I love using it to dip into my Palestinian hummus or some fresh pita. For the deli and hot food stands, they sell fresh meat which is at an affordable price. The butcher grinds the ground meats in the store in front of you, so that was cool to see. Plus, I was today years old when I learned about Kufta, aka mixed and ground up meat mix with various spices! We didn't end up buying any of the meat, but we did order a lamb plate and falafel plate entrees and a container of their homemade hummus from the mini fridge. SO worth it. Their saffron rice (yellow) was SO tasty, it was flavorful and we couldn't get enough. The lamb was flavorful and not gamey, we don't usually go for lamb, but this dude knows exactly how to grill and season it. The fresh salata, cucumber and tomato salad as well as their pickled radish and pickles were the perfect sides to cut through the heavy meats. Their hummus I can't stop drooling over, and those falafel tasted hella good in the air fryer the next day. You only have to wait like 10 mins for your hot food, might as well take a peek next door at their market to see if you want any Pali goods. The kind men working the shops are helpful and patient too. I swear I stared at their giant basket of fresh homemade falafel, and the sesame seeds were SO huge I could see it from the other side of the room. May Palestine be loudly, proudly free. End the Israeli oppression, and support all Palestinian products and businesses! Let's boost Mid East Market yelpers! read more

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Someone had recommended I try this place, and I'm glad they did. This is a small market, and in the building next to it, there is take out and a meat counter available. This is a very casual place. Friendly service, if you tip you'll notice even bigger smiles from the cook behind the counter. If you're ordering take out, the portions are fresh and generous. It looks like everything is made to order. I ordered falafels, and they were made right away. One tip is that after you order, you pay next door at the grocery store, and come back for your food. If you want to eat there, there is one table. Primarily this is a take out place for the food. And the food was fresh and delicious. read more

Mid East Market - Sauces and hummus to go - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Talk about a hidden gem! I've passed this convenient store/market up so many times without thinking twice. Well, I finally thought twice and made a stop, and so far, I've made several stops here already and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon! They're pushing out some delicious food in the unassuming little deli area. I've tried the combo plate, the falafel plate, the chicken shawarma gyros, and I've gotten a few things inside the convenient market. All amazing! read more

Mid East Market - Falafel Plate - yum! - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

This is a hidden gem! The falafel and the chicken plate are my absolute favorite. It is made to order so give it a few minutes but the chef cooks the best hot food. I sometimes see him marking the fresh falafel and deep frying it. Place the order with him and then go the cashier inside the market. When in the market, I am amazed at the variety of items they carry. read more

Great option for straight forward "Mediterranean" food! Falafel is always fresh and crunchy, They cook their shawarma plates to order! Often pick up a container of baba ganoush or hummus in their own. Business is in adjacent buildings. Meat counter and "deli" are in the left, and grocery and cash register in the right. Place order for cooked food with deli directly, then pay in store, and pickup back in deli. read more

Best falafel and hummus! Always a hit at parties and a great go to spot. Handy small parking lot and really priced well for the quality of the food. read more

Excellent food!! Everything is good on menu but I love the shawarma. Also, Tony is the best! Super friendly service.

Delicious falafel, generous portions, extremely friendly staff, authentic food and items for sale, and service is very quick and very very FRESH! You must try this place out, it's a best kept secret! Support this awesome family owned business and you will see what I mean! read more

Mid East Market - Falafel Plate - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

My, oh my..shame on me for overlooking this place. I think back at what lengths I gone through to fulfill my falafel fix. I've driven by hundreds of times over the years but the big yellow sign never jumped out at me. Always thought it was just a convenience store. Never did I read the small print and realized they served plates. Told the cook upon arrival that it was my first time there. He then made a peace offering by taking the tongs, picking up a falafel and handed it to me. This place is cool! Ordered my food and pulled out my wallet , before I even pulled out my card he pointed to the convenience store that was adjacent. "Pay there". Went on over and saw that it was somewhat of your typical convenience store with a middle Eastern twist. They had sweets from the native land. Grabbed a few items there as well. The baba ghanoush and falafel are delicious. I can see myself coming here at least once a week for the foreseeable future. read more

Mid East Market - Baba ghanoush. yum! - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

Hidden gem on el Camino. Do not hesitate to get a dozen of their falafel, no get 2 dozen bc they are so good fresh (and reheat well in the air fryer)! I also recommend the marinated chicken kebabs for grilling at home. read more

Small moms and pops, hidden gem. The best falafel in town... pair with baba ganoush. My fav is the Tony's special.

So yummy! Our family loves the food here, especially the falafel. We've been coming here for years and it is consistently good quality and great service read more

First time at this place. And I ordered a beef shawarma wrap. It was very delicious and they put a lot of meat as well.

The service was great; I had them cater food for ~21 people and everyone loved their food, especially their hummus and falafels; I loved all of it too except I was a little disappointed in their rice; the rice was undercooked; the rice kernels were a bit hard; I had this happen before when I ordered a plate and thought it was a one-off, but this happened during a catering order; if the owner is reading this, my suggestion would be to ensure your yellow rice is fully cooked before serving...other than that, everything was great! read more

Mid East Market - Latest menu prices 3/2024 - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

FOOD: Im so glad I found this hidden gem through my friend. If you're looking for something super low-key and quick, def check out the Deli here for shawarma plates, wraps, falafels, and much much more. I love coming here for the shawarma plates that are made to order. You can also buy meat by the pound here as well. While you wait for the food, you can check out the market that has a variety of goods for your pantry. Would definitely come back and try other things on the menu or buy way too many falafels for myself. AMBIANCE: No indoor seating. Grab and go. PARKING: Limited lot parking and mostly street parking. read more

Mid East Market - Lamb Shawarma Plate - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Have been back several times and introduced some friends to this place. Almost everyone of them loved it. One friend even said "It's the best I've ever had!" The Tony's special which is basically a grilled chicken sandwich is great if you want something on the lighter side and not feel too full. A great sandwich for $8.99. The chicken shewarma plate looks and tastes great and it comes with a fresh vegetable salad, hummus and pita bread. Plus I feel like I'm eating a little bit healthier when I come here? read more

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I love this place. Great food, quality, and prices. I usually get the chicken shawarma plate, falafels, and additional hummus to go. The plate comes with hummus, salad, and pita. It's easy to order over the phone or when you're there. If you order when you're there you'll need to order from the cook and pay across to the mini shop. Credit cards are accepted and you can get drinks or snacks from the mini shop as well. read more

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Good local food spot! Hands down, one of the best falafels - it's moist inside, lightly crisp to almost flakey outside. I ordered the lamb plate, the rice and hummus just as good; the lamb I would pass, no flavor and kind of tough chewing. Good portions, and everything is made freshly onsite. The market has fresh veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers), spicesGoo for purchase as well. Worth coming back to tryout the chicken! read more

Been coming here for so many years now and the food and service has never let me down. The combo plate is amazing, and all the workers are very friendly. Their beef in the combo plate is seasoned so well, and the falafels are some of the best I have ever had. People are super hyped about mazra, which I enjoy as well, but please show some love to this hidden gem. You won't regret it! read more

Mid East Market - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California

What better place to station a shawarma joint than RIGHT NEXT to a Halal butcher shop? Mid East Market's restaurant has a minimalistic menu, but you just can't go wrong with their generous portions of delicious meat. As soon as you order, the shawarma is taken from large tubs of marinade and put right onto a hot, flat-top grill until its caramelized to juicy perfection! I got the beef shawarma plate, made of slices of grilled beef and onion, served with creamy hummus, smokey baba ghanoush, and refreshing tomato-cucumber salad, along with pita bread on the side! While the beef was delicious, my vote has to go to the chicken shawarma wrap, made of juicy, marinated chunks of chicken breast wrapped in lavash along with hummus, lettuce, tomato, pickles, a creamy sauce, and an amazing hot chili sauce! The wrap was then thrown on the grill, giving the outer layer of lavash a nice toasty char! There was something so satisfying and unctuous about this wrap, and the filling was so juicy that meat juice ran out of the wrap right into my lap. No complaints. The value for the food here was unbelievable (a HUGE portion of shawarma comes at under $9!), and the server was so friendly and made sure that all of our requests were accommodated. Come to get the shawarma, browse the adjacent grocery store while you're waiting, and don't forget to get some extra hot chili sauce on the side! read more

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Zero customer service in the meat and grill area but grocery ppl were nice. Came here after craving some middle eastern food and seeing the high ratings on yelp. Pretty excited I was expecting something great but soon after arriving in the grill area I was left thoroughly confused. The place had maybe 1 other Patron with 1 person in the grill and 2 in the fresh meat area. I patiently waited to get some help from someone and let things be considering this was my first time here. Finally the meat guy informs me the grill guy was the person I should order with. After minutes pass the busy grill guy frees up and asks me what I needed. I ordered several plates through him then stood around thinking what's next? I finally asked the meat guy again where and how do I pay. It was then revealed to Me that I had to walk across the lot and pay at the adjacent grocery spot. A setup like this really deserves some signs or some workers that are aware of customers that are unclear of how the system works to explain the process. It's a very confusing place if u have never been or are accustomed to a more streamline operation. We did a bit of shopping at the grocery place and paid for some items including the meals I ordered at the grill . The lady here was conversely much different from the ppl at the other side... she was very pleasant and nice. I then walked back to the grill and after about 15 min later our food was finally done. Total time from the time we ordered to the food being ready was more than 30 min. The unfriendly grill guy hands me my food and I said thank u to him. Zero response and customer service from him like my previous interaction . No you're welcome or anything. Based on the food and experience we will likely never go here again. In general I have been to some spots that had awesome food and zero customer service and I choose to patronize them due to the food being that awesome and nearly irreplaceable . Far East market is not one of them places as I can literally go to several others that are just as good on the food or even better and have friendly customer service . Perhaps the grill guy had a bad day but remember one bad experience in the restaurant biz could be unforgiving especially when the offerings aren't unique . read more

Recently moved to San Bruno 3 months ago, i live walking distance 2 blocks away. I stopped by once due to amazing reviews but ended up not buying anything, i just couldn't decide. This weekend i finally went! and that was the BEST 11.99 i've ever spent. Other Mediterranean restaurants that charge $20 fora lamb plate should be 11.99 and this one should be the $20+. I cant validate authenticity since i'm not middle eastern but when i say food taste like it was home cooked by OG ancestors, straight from the heart?! it was everything ! 11.99 for a Lamb shawarma plate with rice, a tomato salad, heaping serving of hummus AND pita bread?! i was carrying my t ogo order and just buy the weight of it, i knew i got the bang for my buck plus more!! You order at the deli where they cook the meals and sell meat, and pay at the convenience store next door where you can also purchase middle eastern groceries/staples. DONT MISS OUT ! read more

Before I start my review, I gotta give a shout out to Yelp Elite, David K. for penning his review as that's what inspired me to come visit here! I've lived in San Bruno for over 25+ years, and it wasn't in until May 2021 for me to visit. This very unassuming, mom n pop spot, is pumping out some delicious chicken shawarma! After seeing the pictures on their Yelp page, I knew it was what I wanted to get. The gentlemen behind the counter took my order, and proceeded to make this HUGE shawarma wrap. For 8.99, it's an amazing deal and easily big enough for two meals. What was great was that they cut it in half, and wrapped each half in foil. Perfect if you are are splitting with someone else or turning this into two small meals. I also ordered an order of dozen falafels, which were also HUGE in size. The were fried to order, but they were still warm and delicious. Honestly for $5.49 for 12, that's a crazy good deal for how good they taste. Overall, if you are looking for value and flavor, it can be found at Mid East Market in San Bruno. When you order, you'll walk into the entrance on the left side, and you'll pay inside of the market which the doors are on the left side. They now accept apple pay for those living that contactless payment life! read more

Great mom and pop spot. The food is great quality and fast service! Love coming here on my lunch.

My only complaint about the market is that it took us 20 years of living here before going!! This is our new go to spot for take out. We love the lamb and chicken shawarma plates and the falafel are so yummy. The people are friendly and the food is great. I highly recommend!! read more

Without a doubt, these folks make THE BEST falafel in the bay area.....and probably California. Cooked to order, their falafel is savory, crunchy, light as a feather and ridiculously delicious. Get the falafel plate and for $10 you'll get 6 falafel served with their amazing hummus, fresh pickles, tomato/cucumber salad, several freshly made and nicely warmed pita + quite possible the best tahini sauce you'll have ever had. The owners + their staff couldn't be nicer and more welcoming. This place rocks!!! read more

We were craving shawarmas and thought to go on yelp to find the closest deli/restaurant. We've been to a few good places, but wanted to try somewhere different. We knew this was next to a grocery store and butcher shop. Standing at the front door, we saw very reasonable prices for all the plates. We ordered a lamb shawarma wrap and a combo shawarma plate. I must say, the lamb shawarma was delicious! It was spiced just right and not too salty! And we've had our share of salty shawarma wraps! The combo plate had 3 falafels, hummus dip, some pickled veggies, chicken, beef, rice underneath and a side of pita bread. Everything was very good. We'll be sure to come back again to try other things on the menu! read more

Mid East Market - combo plate - International Grocery Near Me - San Bruno, California