** this is from several months ago** t'was sitting in my drafts for a bit,…read more... Several beer pitchers in @ HACHI (just next door-shout out to them)-- for a celebration of a breakup, the end of midterms, or simply the triumph of continuing to exist (in THIS economy?? were all needing to praise ourselves for simply surviving) -- we found ourselves drawn, like moths to a fluorescently lit flame, to Halal Guys. Now listen. The food? Solid. Reliable. The kind of food that understands you are not here for nuance. You are here because life has punched you in the throat and you require a plate of rice, chicken, gyro meat, and mysterious white sauce to spiritually stabilize. I used to go to the OG one in NYC when i was getting punched in the throat there too. (PUNCHED IN THE THROAT BY ACADEMIA, FIGURATIVELY, y'all haver crazy imaginations outthere). BUT it;s the people... It's always the people... The staff. My siblings in falafel... it was 10 PM. You could feel the collective energy of "we have been serving drunk people since sunset and you are the 437th group tonight explaining your breakup story while pointing at the menu." Not judging, just warmth and the quiet aura of people who have seen things. Who have witnessed humanity at its lowest point: ordering extra hot sauce and then immediately regretting it. JC looked in my soul and I think he understood,,, everything. AND JESS! (my fairy wielding a spoon scooping the heavenly meat and talking to me like a therapist??) And they fed us. Efficiently. Respectfully. Would I return? hell ya i would. only to see if Jess and JC remembers me. JK the food is always reliable. y'all stay away from the hot saucres,

Easy and fast place for lunch. The sauces are the best part. The spicy sauce is so good and makes…read moreeverything better.

Last minute starving find! Ordered the chicken pita wrap and my bf got the chicken shawarma pita…read more We shared the falafel app. The falafel was super moist and a slight crunch. Not too crunchy. This place blew me away with the falafels. Probably best tasting falafel! For $15 each for the pitas they were a good size. Super tasty and good amount of filling! Service was kinda busy in the kitchen with take out orders. No seating to eat outside.

Saw this kebab place in Costa Mesa and decided to try it. I had the 1/2 chicken & 1/2 rib eye steak…read morecombo. My plate was delicious! I loved the hummus and the salad. I'm not from the area so when I'm in the area again, I'll be sure to stop. Food was amazing and prices were a little expensive but the food was delicious. It seemed high for take out lunch. Parking is in the back. And it's a walk up window where you order your food.

This place is such a gem. It's tucked away in the plaza where Nordstrom Rack and DSW are but like…read morewayyy in the back. Whenever I come here, there's hardly anyone. Your order what you want at a kiosks in the front and then you pick up the order. Always plenty of seating and the place is clean. Good place to study or chill if you don't like noisy places. I got the burrito and it tasted great. Added some French fries in there too cause why not. The lemonade was only okay. I e had better and I pro ably wouldn't order it again though. I'd definitely come by here again for a mid day snack.

Awesome Nashville Chicken shop. Excellent flaky coating on big juicy pieces of chicken. Four levels…read moreof spice - Easy, Risky, Fiery, Crazy. I tried Fiery and it wasn't spicy at all. I came back the next day and tried Crazy spice and it was a huge jump, very spicy. I could handle it but it was pushing my limits. The mashed potatoes and gravy blew my mind, amazing! The fries were decent. The cookie was average. There are a large variety of sauces that you can dip your sandwich or fries in. Z Sauce (chipotle aioli) was too tarty, Smoky Sauce (Golden honey BBQ) was my favorite, Ranch was nice and homemade, Comeback Sauce (Creamy Ketchup) was really more like a nice true chipotle aioli to me. Service is good, you order at a kiosk. Ambiance is nice and modern.

Was pretty amped for takeout from here but ultimately this was a bit of a letdown for this cuisine…read more Grabbed the chicken pita and steak platter, neither of which really was very interesting or well-flavored. The steak itself was particularly disappointing, as it really wasn't seasoned at all and felt like just some ground meat that was grilled. The dips were fine but couldn't make up for the rest of the meal

One of the best I've tried! The flavors were fresh and authentic, and the sauces made every bite…read morethe perfect combination. Definitely my new favorite spot for Lebanese food.

100% Worth It!!!…read more Great value for a dollar!! They might have one of the BEST burgers in the OC. The fries are superb. My son and I patron there, weekly. The location is nowhere near our home. However, the burger and fries are worth the distance. I'm looking forward to exploring the menu and purchasing one of the many wagu steaks available. It's just so hard not to order the burger because it's that good!!!!

Way better than Expected…read more The two girls working were supper helpful and gave me a Free container of some kind of Avocado Sauce that was great. I will be back

We ordered the Surf and Turf meal, the Fish and Chips, and the cauliflower with tzatziki sauce. The…read moreSurf and Turf was excellent and came with a generous amount of food. The chicken kebob, filet mignon kebob, large shrimp, rice, vegetables, hummus, and bread were all flavorful and cooked really well. The portion was huge and easily fed four adults. The star of the show, though, was definitely the Fish and Chips. The fish was fresh, juicy, and perfectly cooked with a crispy golden coating. The fries were also amazing, golden, crispy, and well seasoned. This was easily one of the best fish and chips dishes I've had in a while.

1. i like the name. FOB. TBH i was so confused by the actual cuisine tho, im expecting asian fusion…read morenot mex/midEastern fusion. Tacos or Kebab or blend them?? with seafood?? 2. Prices are very reasonable for 2026. Pita wrap at $12.50? sold. Plate at $17 seems to be where theyre at these days 3. Parking - shared, free, not ever really full lot. 4. Service - its like a fish grill, order up front, sit at any table, self refill, but they drop off the food? apparently i missed the sauce bar! guess i gotta return trip. Plenty of variety of seating, 4table, bar, high tops, 2 tables, outside mostly covered "patio". i like itttt. its clean. it looks spacious and nice. Music isnt too loud and good choice kinda upbeat but isnt just noise. Oh the tables! theyre fake wood board tables but i like the look of wood. 5. Taste - Ground sirloin kebab. The pita wrap while wrapped is more like a pita taco. A respectable sized one. Salad, pickles tomatos, 1 chonky kebab. Cup of what is this whipped garlic sauce?. OK im actually surprised how together it tasted. Good flavor, if u can get the veg pita and meat in a bite. The kebab tends to slip upward from the veg base. And i like the garnish drop except that they garnish dropped to the wrapper end....im def not eating the wrapper so that garnish just falls off wasted. yelp search led me here when i searched for "saffron rice". fail. but turned out a nice lunch so....uh failed successfully?

My teen has been wanting to come back to Istanbul Grill for lunch because he loves their rice and…read morethe lunch specials have such generous portions. The food is always amazing, fresh, and full of flavor. The service was friendly and quick, even though it was busy for a weekday lunch. We love coming here and it's easy to see why this place stays popular. Definitely a favorite for our family!

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

Best Mediterranean food in Orange County!! This place never disappoints! The service is also great!read more

I have been coming here for a few years now and it has become one of my favorite restaurants…read more Everytime the food and the service is 10/10!