I had my birthday lunch on June 13, 2026 at Kan Zaman Restaurant in Murrieta, CA and my guests were…read moreso pleased with the food and the service. There were 17 of us and the servers were so pleasant and not showing any bit of annoyance at all. Very professional indeed! The place is clean and the sitting arrangement was comfortable. Thank you Emad for the delicious food and thank you for your wonderful servers. You guys are the best! We will be back soon!

Tuesday, 6-16-2026: I was invited to lunch by 2 wonderful friends, who highly recommended this…read moreeatery. It was nice catching up with them. When I arrived they had delicious Baba Ganoush & pita bread at the table. This is a classy, beautiful restaurant. Since we had returned from Texas and had overindulged on delicious BBQ & Tex Mex, I wanted to have a vegetarian meal. So, I chose the Mixed Vegetable Stew served over aromatic Basmati rice. What a superb choice. The flavor was above board with the perfect mix of exotic spices. I savored every bite. Portions were generous so I was able to take some of my stew home. My friends both had chicken and loved their meals. They, too, had to go containers. Service was friendly and adequate. Would love to return and try more dishes.

I've eaten Mediterranean many times before but never like this. I walked in to the establishment…read morewith a headache and an empty stomach. We ordered the plate that feeds 3-4 people and the cooks are fast, but that doesn't mean quality is lacking. As soon as I took the first bite I felt my mouth overflow with delicious flavors. I love that this place is calm and clean. They have plenty of seating so you will be seated quickly. Overall, will be coming again 10/10

Been there twice last couple of months and the meat were smaller but with gigantic sides which I do…read morenot care about. I went there for meat and I was not satisfied. The size of kids meal meat is the same as the expensive entree meat. No thank you. Oh well, they changed. I am not going back.

Came from San Francisco to the San Diego zoo and this restaurant came up in my search. And I really…read moredo not regret it. Amazing staff- amazing food and service. The restaurant is clean- bathroom is clean. Staff is very friendly and smiling all the time. We were group of 15 and they got the food out in time. The owner was very very friendly and made me the best beef shawerma ever. I would recommend this place. And I am definitely coming back. Thank you everyone for everything. God bless you all.

I saw Al Awael on Yelp and the food looked so good. I wanted to check this place out. My party came…read moreto Al Awael later in the evening, after the Iftar rush. As a result, the restaurant was not crowded, but they were out of several menu items. The restaurant is spacious and very color coordinated. The armrests on the chairs are at a slightly odd height for me but very aesthetic. This restaurant is family-run by a father and son duo. The father was cooking while his son was on the front end of things. The service was super friendly and I really appreciated that he explained the menu thoroughly to us. They were out of beef kabob and chicken shawarma (my go-to). I opted for the liver plate with fries, and also tried a bite of beef shawarma. We were also served a complimentary lentil soup as an appetizer. The soup was DELICIOUS. Soft and warm and comforting, with vermicelli bits in it. It was incredibly flavorful and soothing, something I would crave on cold days, sick days, any days really. I will definitely be finding recipes and attempting to make this myself. Middle Eastern places always have the most delicious, freshly fried fries, 10/10 no notes especially with ketchup (sue me, I'm basic XD). My grilled liver hit the spot. I think my one critique would be that because the pieces were quite large, some parts were quite tough. The roast onions and tomatoes had a good smoky char, and the portions were generous. After I polished off my first cube, the son swung by and set a grilled jalapeño down in front of me, saying that his father recommended parting it with the liver. It's personal touches like this that make me really love a local, family owned place! And his father was definitely right about the jalapeño. That and the pickled cabbage were the perfect complement for the rich, earthy liver. Prices were fair and portions were huge. The service was standout here as well. I would LOVE to come back and try their lamb dishes, and I definitely anticipate updating to a 5 star review then.

Delicious food and friendly service! We were seated in a small cozy outdoor area with relaxing…read moremusic playing while enjoying our nicely grilled beef and lamb kabobs. We tried a new item called the crispy chive potato bolani (delicious middle eastern pancake)-- super delicious! Portions were generous, and food was yummy. We will definitely go back!

This food is amazing. We go every chance we get and we love it!!!!!!…read more My kids have loved all the kebabs along with the the potato and chive bolani.

Aloha folks! This was my first time at Larry's Santorini. I walked in and was immediately greeted…read moreby Ozzy (Larry's son), who was kind and friendly. He helped me choose a plate. I decided on the Gyros Sandwich and fries. I asked if I could get my fries without salt and he gladly said that he'd be happy to do it That made me happy. He gave me my drink cup and directed me to the self serve drink machine and told me to grab a table and he would bring the food out. The food arrived shortly after he took my order. The fries were hot and crispy (no salt as requested) and the Gyros Sandwich was excellent. Tender, juicy and delicious. Ozzy came back to check on me and I was appreciative of that. This restaurant supports the local community which is nice to see. I highly recommend Larry's Santorini for fresh and delicious Greek food. Be sure to check their menu for all the other food options they offer. You can't go wrong!

A nice, casual Greek restaurant in a small shopping complex in Poway. A small shared parking lot…read more The menu includes a variety of plates, wraps, salads, and burgers. Service was friendly and we were immediately greeted upon arrival. I got a quarter chicken plate which came with a small side salad, side of rice, and pita bread. The food was fresh and tasty but the portions were small especially for the high price point (total cost was $19). I felt they could have gave more rice and salad to beef up the plate. Overall good food just wasn't full after my meal...

I can for the viral Wagyu Shawarma Cheesesteak. It was very tasty with a mix of peppers, onion…read morecheese and sauce. Whatever sauce they used gave it a bit of spiciness. I went at 3:30 pm on a Saturday and was surprised that it was pretty busy at that weird time The sandwich was huge ( probably 12 inch sub) so depending on how hungry you are, you could easily split it. I loved the fries. Whatever seasoning they used gave is perfect

Man I really wanted to like this place due to all the rave reviews. Our first experience was mixed…read morewith some meats being great and others dry beef bits that weren't very tasty or appealing. Our second experience we got the chicken shawarma Brian's way. Everything was cooked well, but I guess although I like pickles, I'm not as big a fan of Mediterranean pickles. The first bite or two were actually good, but subsequent bites the pickle tanginess was overwhelming and just not so pleasant as I finished it. I thought maybe I'll get it without the pickles next time. However, after eating I got an unexpected headache that usually comes from ingestion of MSG. The fries were tasty... maybe there was MSG in those? Not sure. I've honestly had much better phenomenal shawarma in San Joes CA. I have yet to find a great Shawarma here in San Diego. Feel free to recommend.

Persian & Mediterranean Bakery & Grill attached to North Park Produce in Poway is hands down our…read morego-to Middle Eastern spot for takeout. Their prices are super reasonable, they give HUGE portions, and everything is absolutely delicious! Our go-to items to order is: - Gyro plate - Boneless Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Chicken Strips -- Don't forget to ask for their sauces (cucumber yogurt, hot sauce, and garlic sauce)

Stopped by again for lunch with a friend while grocery shopping next door. They did not disappoint…read more We shared a roast chicken half with a nice cucumber salad, and it was more than enough for the two of us. So much so that we made it or main meal of the day. Consistently good food at low prices. So much better than fast food without having to pay higher prices. 4 stars for this price range. Best value around. Thank you, North Park!

My husband and I went here Friday evening for a Mediterranean food fix, and it was fantastic. I…read morelived in Dubai for 18 years, so I'm always on the hunt for authentic flavors--this place hits the mark. We both had the chicken shawarma plate. The chicken, hummus, rice, and salad were all incredibly fresh. I loved that we could watch them cook everything right there! It's definitely some of the best Middle Eastern food I've had in the SD area. Just a heads-up: because they cook to order, it can take a bit of time, so call ahead for takeout. Also, we had a great experience with the owner; he was very kind and hospitable, despite what some other reviews claimed. So glad we gave this place a shot!

We stopped here on our way to San Diego Safari Park in hopes of a quick lunch. It was a Friday…read morearound 12:30pm and we were the only ones in the restaurant. We ordered two combo plates and a grilled salmon plate, and we got the cheesy pita quesadilla for my daughter. To my surprise, the food took over 30 minutes before it was ready. It appeared that there was only one person working at the time, so he had to make all the food himself. I can't imagine what it would have been like if there were multiple customers! Once the food got to us, it was actually really good. My combo plate included gyro and chicken shawarma. It was more than enough food with leftovers, and it had a great mix of meat, saffron rice, pita, hummus and salad. The other dishes we got were also really good, including the salmon and the other combo plate. My daughter had ordered the "cheese pita" but it was literally a quesadilla. It was made on a tortilla, not even pita bread. But whatever, she didn't care. The bigger issue was I tried a bite of her quesadilla and the cheese tasted like stinky feet. I think they had used cheese that went bad. My husband sniffed it as well and agreed. So they lost another star for that. I was so prepared to like this place, but stinky cheese and long waits made it not worth it.