Stop by for lunch today with the family. We got the falafel platter and the gyro platter so that we…read morecould share. With the student discount and a drink our total came out to about $30, which I think is a pretty good deal. I have to agree with a lot of the comments here in saying that the falafel is really good. The falafel was nice and moist, not dry at all and that perfect balance of like crumbly, but still able to maintain it shape. It appeared really well with the rice and the sauce. Speaking of which, sauces. They do not skip. My only complaint about the platter is that there aren't a ton of veggies/salad, but that's really not that big of a deal. The veggies are pretty good though, they've got a sauce and seasoned well. The gyro platter itself was pretty good, I actually really liked that the meat isn't shaved, rather it's cubed. It makes the meat feel and taste a lot more tender and juicy, as I find the shaved meat can run a little dry. Not much to say about service or ambience, as I wasn't really there for that or really paying attention. The person that was running the register was kind enough. I totally forgot until after we had ordered that they are known for their burgers. Will stop by at a later date to give that a try and update the review.

Show your student ID before you pay to get 15% discount!!…read more Going to compare this to Sam's Mediterranean. Both are good and would come back to both, just different vibes and styles of food. These two definitely cheaper and better to go to than Royal Kabob. Falafel Corner is more take-outey less homey vibes, less vegetables. Hummus has less rich taste, but as a non Middle Eastern person I think it's still authentic, just more take out vibe. Compared to Sam's, less bread but good especially when hot, no red sauce, more meat, less vegetables, less flavorful rice. I like Sam's better, but I understand the high reviews and would bring others here.

Food is amazing!!! Definitely one of the best places in Davis and crazy underrated. HIGHLY…read moreRECOMMEND!

It seems the gyro is better than the plates. I came back for a kofta kabob and it cost me nearly…read more$20. Nothing special, the salad was right the rice was garlicky, and did come with pita bread and a water, but that's kind of expected for $20 at a takeout place. The hummus was a little thin and I definetely tasted the tahini. Was a lot faster this time. But something just didn't convince me it was worth $20.

Great food, great staff. Sam is a character that we so enjoyed. Treats his customers well both…read moreold and new. No wonder my niece who just graduated from UC Davis loves this place. I'm quite far from this place, but I'll go back for the food and the good vibes. God Bless Sam Thank you

We came here on a local recommendation because apparently everyone in Davis LOVES Sam's. Like…read more.. say it with conviction. So of course we had to see what the hype was about. And I get the charm. It's in a converted house, super casual, quirky decor, very "we've been here forever and we know it." Order at the counter, find a seat, go with the flow. But for our first time... it didn't quite land. Service was great, no complaints there. Friendly, quick, efficient. But everything came out full takeout mode... styrofoam boxes, plastic forks that could not handle lettuce let alone falafel, and those tiny plastic water cups that make you question your hydration strategy. Meanwhile we're sitting inside like... are we dining or on a field trip? We got rice plates and nothing was bad, just nothing had that wow moment. It was all... fine. Steady. No pause mid bite. No "oh this is GOOD." I will say, places like this become staples for a reason. They're consistent, familiar, and part of the local routine. You can tell this is one of those spots people grow up on and keep coming back to without overthinking it. For me, I wanted a little more flavor and a little less takeout energy while actually eating there. Also parking is... optimistic. Plan accordingly. Would I go back? Maybe. Would I bring a real fork next time? Absolutely.

Burmese food is basically a flavor bomb that shows up unannounced and suddenly you're emotionally…read moreattached. My Burma downtown is doing the most in the best way--great location, solid vibes, and service that actually feels like they want you there (rare, honestly). Everything is super veg-friendly with plenty of swaps and mods, which I always appreciate because some places act like removing meat is a personal insult. Fun fact: Burmese cuisine is one of the only Southeast Asian cuisines where fermented tea leaves (yes, edible tea salad energy) are a legit staple. Would absolutely come back, preferably hungry again so I can over-order like I have no self control.

my family finished our meal in under 30 minutes LOL everything tasted vaguely comforting/familiar…read moreand each dish had a unique depth of flavors. this cuisine is generally family-style aka pick one dish per person but everyone shares the dishes. appetizer took five mins and food came out about ten minutes after that. the restaurant itself is nice for a family sit-down but not too formal as the chefs are cooking within view and it is high energy inside. lettuce wraps: we got shrimp, flavor was good and it was about 10 pieces of lettuce, so enough for 4 pineapple fried rice: nothing crazy, a little oily, but definitely good mango shrimp: a little sweet for my liking and i didn't like the herbs - very fragrant and good. broccoli was undercooked/hard tho lamb curry: a little tough but flavor was pretty good, there was a lot of meat but you have to get a side to get through all of it eggplant curry: the skin on the eggplant was very hard and unpleasant (wish it was charred or something), eggplant insides were soft and the curry itself tasted good. dry cooked chicken: super tender chicken pieces, a lot of vegetables, slight coconut flavor, definitely my favorite & highly recommend

Food: 5/5 The breakfast burrito was amazing. My friend had said it was the spot she frequented back…read morein college and was really hyping it up. We stopped by and it does not disappoint. The burrito was extremely hot when it first came out so you might need a sec before you start eating it. I'm not the biggest fan of breakfast options but this breakfast burrito blew my expectations out the water. The sweetness of the honey really cuts through the heaviness of the rest of the burrito. Extremely tasty no notes. Definitely a must try :)) Service: not much to say, was pretty much self service Ambiance: very casual, great for lunch, next to Davis college campus

Got one of their famous breakfast burritos to eat in the Arb since I'd been recommended this…read moreburrito for a while now. It's the kind of hangover food you'll only find in a college town. Stuffed with fries, gyro meat, hot honey, eggs, cheese, Tapatío, and bacon, it's complete gluttony in the best way. Honestly one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. The eggs are fluffy, the potatoes are both crisp and soft, and the fatty gyro meat and bacon add the perfect savory flavor to the burrito. The hot honey and Tapatío bring a sweet and spicy combo that makes it feel unique while still balanced. The inside was bustling even on a holiday weekend, but takeout was made easy with the kiosk setup. At only $11 and ready in under five minutes, it's hard to ask for much more.

Moms first time having nick the greek... Thank you for the amazing service & food!! Ate the chicken…read moreGyro bowl and everything was really delicious. they keep the place nice and tidy. and we will return !! :)

Quick service and professional. Pork Gyro - 7.5/10…read moreA little under seasoned and lacking in flavor, but had a good amount of food. I enjoyed the fries in the gyro, added flavor missing in the pork belly.

Great food, easily customizable, quick service. Meat proportions could be slightly more generous…read morebut overall really good.

As a former UC Davis student and current Davis resident, it's crazy to see how far Shaws has come!…read moreI remember when Shaws and star Ginger were the only food trucks on campus and it was such a great meal at a good deal. Now they have their own storefront with a ton more options to customize your meal, and more options and things to order overall. The storefront is not huge, but I don't think it needs to be. It's clean and pretty well organized. The service is also fine. I ordered a combo rice bowl and was glad to be able to add extra toppings like tomatoes in the such. Now, the one thing that they don't do like the old truck used to do is load up with sauce. The old truck used to drown your bowl in sauce whereas now they're a little more conservative, but I imagine you could ask for more if you wanted more. The bowl itself tasted good. It's not going to be the best Halal food that you'll get in Davis or anywhere else in the world, but it tasted nostalgic, and I really enjoyed the whole thing. My husband who is currently on campus more than I am noted that the storefront gives you more food than the food truck at the silo. He also said that the food tasted better here.

We ordered for pick up and tried out Chef Rick Martinez's menu…read more We ordered the Chicken Adobada Rice Plate and Carne Asada Rice Plate. Both were so good!!! It didn't look like much, but it was very filling! It also came with flour tortilla on the side. The salsas/sauces that were included in the bowl were flavorful and had a kick to it! Everything tasted fresh. We are definitely going to order it again the next time we're at Local Kitchens!

I recently tried Tam Tam Rice which was honestly really pleasant! I felt like both plates had a lot…read moreof variety and provided a nice balance of modern and traditional tastes on. The addition of the mustard greens helped cut a lot of the fattiness and everything was well seasoned. I really enjoyed the fish sauce mix as it wasn't too spicy while being balanced in sweetness and saltiness. My only qualm was that the pork belly definitely tasted closer to thit kho and was a bit salty for my taste. However, the combination of all the elements were overall really yummy!

The best food truck on UC Davis campus in my opinion. :)…read moreIt's kind of far, near the Mondavi Building, but I promise its worth the walk. It's better than Shah's since the portion size seems bigger and food comes out in less than 1 min, and lines are shorter than Shah's. I usually get the chicken over rice with extra spicy sauce (no extra cost for sauce) :). ($7.25 with a drink) The food always comes out piping hot, with enough sauce~ The lettuce us crunchy with plenty of white sauce on it. I am so stuffed when ever I get this meal! My only criticism is the portion of meat to rice, they tend to give you more rice than meat. The food truck is only open until 2-3 PM, I wish it was open until 6 PM :(. Other than that, the cashier is friendly and food is always fresh~ Will definately stop by again when I feel like walking toward Mondavi.

For all intents and purposes, this is pretty interchangeable with Shahs. They are owned by the same…read morepeople, their menu is the same, and their food tastes the same. My go-to is the chicken gyro without tomatoes, and it is yummy. My only complaint would be that the pita bread isn't very high quality.