Horrible quality food. Chicken skewers were severely burnt. The hummus tasted bland with no seasoning. Salad was pathetic. Maybe it was just a one time thing. I would take your money elsewhere. read more

I had high hopes. Bad start as the person at the register was on his phone and seemed disinterested. Servers were moving quickly though. Ordered the lamb shawarma. Massive amount of food. Veggies were crisp and fresh. The yoghurt sauce was completely flavorless, but the lamb (more likely mutton), was bone dry, tough, and full of gristle. Never again! read more

Food: Spices were good but very light. Hummus had almost no flavor. Lamb kebab spices were solid. Staff: They were pleasant, and offered appropriate recommendations when asked. Ambiance: This was the low point. Places seemed clean, tables etc. in good shape, BUT it was 102 degrees outside the day we visited and it was the uncomfortably warm and stuffy inside. I hope this was due to AC needing service and not ownership trying to cut costs by raising the thermostat. read more

Great food selection and great staff. The place has great vibes. What more can you ask for? See my photos and previous reviews. read more

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I'd gone here many times for lunch with work friends for a few years and the food was great. Last week brought my wife here to get some food to take home for dinner telling her how good it was. Wow were we disappointed! The kabobs and shawarma were really dry and downright unappetizing. We couldn't even finish it was so bad. We went at about 5 PM so maybe we got old food? Bottom Line: never going back. read more

Ahhh this place seemed so promising on Yelp but was very underwhelming. We were supposed to go to the 626 Night Market but the lines and crowd were so crazy, we decided to ditch the event and grab something to eat. Since we needed a veggie option, we decided to head here to eat. The Sultan serves up slow service with unseasoned, dry food! The biggest issue- The food took a LONG time. They did warn us it would be a 45 minute wait for food. This is a fast casual place so I thought it was unusual for the food to take so long. With that amount of time, I was expecting greatness but the food was lackluster. The Adana Kebab and Chicken Shwarma were both dry. I know there is a drought in California but geez, not in my food. The salad dressing had no flavor. It looked like thousand island but didn't taste like it. It was very bland. The hummus and bread were mediocre but I've had better elsewhere. The highlight were the baklava and homemade rice pudding. Not really much to mess up on there. Although I thought $4.99 was expensive for both desserts. Skip the Sultan and head over to other food places that serve food with flavor and great service. read more

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The food was incredible and you can tell that the food was fresh and well prepared. The service was great but the one thing I had trouble with was the prices of the desserts. I was pretty excited about the desserts but they charged 2 pieces of baklava for 16.99. If the desserts weren't so expensive I would have no problem. But other than that everything was nice read more

Very expensive Not a good value for money. Ambience is good and restaurant is spacious. The staff is not friendly either. read more

Excellent no-nonsense eatery in Pleasanton. Cute decor that isn't overly formal but also casual. The portions were substantial and prices were fair. Overall would highly recommend. read more

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There are so many seating options, spacious indoor and outdoor patio with heat lamps and blankets for colder evenings. Order with the cashier and find a place to sit with your #. The service was friendly, attentive, and quick. Self-service water station. When the food arrived, it tasted as good as it looked! Excellent flavors between the appetizers sampler to schwarma plate and the pide! Would definitely return. They have an entire dessert case I didn't have any room for. Great unisex bathrooms with private stalls with a shared vanity trough sink! read more

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Our office had catering by Sultan's Kebab for lunch and it was such a treat! - Falafels: After at least a 30 minute drive and sitting in our breakroom, they still maintained a crunchy exterior and moist with a little spicy kick interior. - Lamb and chicken shawarma: Both flavorful and delicious. The grilled veggies on top that were I guess more as garnish, were also really good. Wish there were more! - Rice and pita: Fluffy! - House salad: Looked good, but I didn't try it since I was so focused on everything else, and then didn't have enough room for seconds. I'm a sucker for spreads/dips and the hummus and tzatziki were both creamy and top notch. They paired nicely with the falafels and the proteins. Generous portions too. Yum! read more

The food is great and a nice place to sit and chill while you enjoy the chai or tea. The deserts are pretty fresh. Service is quick and you pay upfront while ordering. The kebabs are delicious and servicing size is pretty big. read more

Sultan's Kebab - Turkish Desert - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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10's across the board! Everything was so delicious and there was not a long wait despite how busy it was. When you arrive they have a menu that you can choose from with tons of selections. There's even options for the vegetarians and pescatarians! Once you place your order you take your number and pick a seat. The decor and vibe is honestly the reason I came here. We loved the ambient lighting with the cute umbrellas and there's even a cute wall off to the side to snap acute selfie! The food did not disappoint. The meat was very well seasoned and the sauce that came with our meal added another touch of flavor to our rice and salad. Our pita wraps did come out a little later than our food but honestly we were so busy with our food that we didn't notice. The serving is more than enough as I was struggling to finish my plate and this is without eating the feta fries my husband ordered. Actually I'm lying I tried 1 or 2 and had to restrain myself because I knew i would get way too full before my meal arrived. They have a water station in the back so don't be like us and wait around thinking someone is gonna bring water lol. You can also pick up some sweet treats while you are there or on your way out to enjoy later at home. read more

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Came here for the last day of Ramadan and I would come back here again, the food was delicious and made to order.

Friendly staff and excellent kebabs! I haven't tried anything else but I will definitely return! They recently remodeled, showcasing their beautiful Turkish delights and other desserts! read more

I'm called to eat here once a week! A nice balance to the food in terms of your protein veggie and carb! They plate it so inviting. You feel the love in which it's prepared. They're also open late! Every-time I eat here it just feels special. Not to mention the cashier and staff are super friendly and warm. You always feel as if they put YOU the customer first. I feel as though there is a lot of passion and hard work that goes on behind the scenes of such a simple plate of food that really shines through to make your tummy happy. When dining in the waiters get to know you and have a genuine chat here in there which is a peasant touch to your experience! What a wholesome place read more

Sultan's Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Delicious Mediterranean food with rich deep flavors and a huge selection of dishes. You wait in line to order at the counter and self seat. There's plenty of indoor seating, and the patio outdoors has a lot of heaters. The lamb and beef kebab had a ton of rich bbq flavors, while the shawarma salad was nice for a healthier and lighter option with tender juicy meat and a variety of pickled veggies. The hummus also had a lot of flavor, and the pita was perfect. Even the white rice was somehow super delicious! There's also a huge dessert counter with a ton of middle eastern desserts and pastries. There's a reason the restaurant was busy even at 8pm! read more

Sultan's Kebab - Lamb and beef Combo Shish Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Me and my cousins stopped by this evening to grab some dessert because we love their options especially the baklava and ice cream. We got there around 9:40pm, and upon ordering the gentleman taking our order told us that they close at 10pm and we would have to order to go and cannot eat it there. I did not understand this since we were ordering before their closing time, but we ordered to go per his direction. We asked if we could also add hot tea to our order and they said no to that as well. I have never been to a restaurant that refuses serving their customers before their closing time. So we sat down in the seating area while we waited for our desserts to go and suddenly saw a HUGE rat run across the folder under us. We immediately screamed and ran off. We told the employees what we saw and they didn't seem to care. We said we did not want our dessert anymore and we left. The customer service was terrible from the beginning to top it off there were rats. Really gross and I will not be returning. Health inspectors should definitely swing by. read more

Not bad I ordered them kebab I like well done but they cook, medium in general. The dishes are not bad. read more

Sultan's Kebab - The dishes are very good I like it, but the meat is little bit. Need to cook more than. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

1/14/23 - Unfortunately, this was not the place for me although they had two of my favorites steak & prawns or large shrimp. Everything was cooked to perfection. They give you plenty onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Also, mountains of salad but no salad dressings. My kebab lunch was $24.30. They give you a number when you pay for your food. My number was 41, but it was the wrong meal. I didn't make a big fuss about it!!! I knew my lunch would be coming soon. My friends were complaining because I didn't eat very much of my lunch. So used to eating one meal a day, but later on last night I felt hungry and had to get up and cook. In between lunch & going home I made a quick shopping stop and I also got an caramel iced coffee. That iced coffee was good!! I came here for a job reunion, other than that I had never heard of this place. They serve Mediterranean food One more thing!!! The restaurant was very clean with plenty of seating, and plenty of servers--no shortage of help. Plenty parking in koll Center Parkway. read more

unbelievable, most horrendous experience I have ever at a restaurant. I have been coming to place for years now with usually a good experience with both Food and Service except today. Walked into the restaurant Friday 18th of July at 9:32 PM exactly there was nobody at the counter. A lady walked in at 9:34 PM to take my order. She started interesting arguing that we do a takeout order even though the restaurant closes at 10 PM. I had called in the restaurant before walking into the restaurant as well to confirm that they closed at 10 PM. She was incredibly rude kept arguing for 10 minutes, wasting my time and her and insisting that they only wanted to give away I requested to speak to a manager and or the owner and ask her if this is something that's blessed from the management to do this to the customers. She had no response but said she was not gonna give us food other than take away. As we sat down to eat food, we noticed that multiple multiple servers started making a lot of noise in the restaurant and started cleaning while there were people still sitting, making sure that nobody was able to eat at peace. I was very surprised to see that there was no management present to see how harass how harassing the attitude of the servers was towards the customers this is an incredibly overwhelming and bad experience. I want to bring it to lie to the management of Sultan kebab. I'd like someone to reach out to me and let me know why this is permitted. Why is there no one from the management and why is the rules not being implemented to the staff one sentence horrible horrible service read more

Wow, wow, wow. This is my third time here at this restaurant and this was by far the best experience ever. We came during Ramadan and they gave us spectacular service. The chef/owner Mahmut and his entire staff treated us with such respect. The food tasted incredible, we got their combo platter for appetizers and then we all got a mixture of different platters and shared it family style. After that, we also had dessert, tea and we also got a combination of different pieces, as well as their famous Knafeh Thank you Mahmut and your entire restaurant and staff!!! read more

Sultan's Kebab - The tea pot - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Love!!! The staff is so nice and the food is so good. I always get the chicken shish plate but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sometimes there can be long waits for takeout but it's so worth the wait. I recommend read more

The best shawarma hands down. I've been trying to replicate their rice at home but haven't perfected it yet. I miss the father who started this business, he was a pleasure to know before he passed, he is missed. I think this location is much better than the other two fyi. read more

Sultans kebab has some of the best Mediterranean food in the area. Over the years they have expand the business and offer Covid friendly outdoor dining. Everything is very clean and they offer hand sanitizer. They have wonderful menu options. Everything is delicious. My friend always gets the chicken Shawarma plate. I have enjoyed their falafel plates, the combination beef and chicken kebabs and the chicken Shawarma salad. They can be very popular. There is often a line at lunch. But they move the service along quickly. read more

Sultan's Kebab - Inside counter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My friends I ate there yesterday. The food was great. Do NOT order the lemonade; it was so bad that I could not drink it! read more

Ordered the Beyti Kebab. It was good, but I think next time I would order something that had a larger portion size. The restaurant also has a cute photo op backdrop in the back of the store. read more

Sultan's Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I haven't been here for lunch for at least 6-7 years. Back then, it was much more of a shed than a restaurant, but the food was just as delicious. It looks like the place has gotten a face lift. I had the combo shawarma and it was just as I remembered. Awesome and delicious. The lamb has just enough fat on it to be juicy and bite to it and the chicken was flavorful and tender. The buttered rice was a bed of fluffy goodness. I wish I had more but my daughter ate all of hers and took mine . The only thing that was a slight downside, my daughter had order the chicken wings and those were a little on the undercooked side. It was right about there, another minute on the grill, it would have been perfect. Still edible, just a hair undercooked. The service was excellent and the outside seating was clean, no complaints. read more

Sultan's Kebab - So good, Combo Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Amaaaazing food. Generous portion. Highly recommend this spot my family enjoyed immensely.

Delicious! Loved the food and the vibe of this place. Definitely worth 40 mins drive :) Lots of great options to choose from along with freshly baked Turkish desserts. We tried Kunafa for the first time - it's made with sevai and it's soaked in sweet syrup or cream with lots of pistachios. I loved the Falafels - crunchy on the out and soft/moist inside. My husband loved the chicken kebab, very flavorful. Definitely recommend this place :) read more

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The food has been very inconsistent. Long time customer, I had 19 guests for dinner and as soon as we arrived which was at 4pm so there was no one in the restaurant at the time. I asked one of the employees which was the manger to set up a table for us and he rudely said you can have two separate tables. I kindly ask him if we can put the tables together as he replied no this is a restaurant and we can't put tables together. My daughter also politely asked and he basically said shut up, this is it. He didn't mind that we are long term loyal customers. He was very rude and unhelpful for the management. Also, as a halal restaurant, I'm not happy with all the alcohol on the display. read more

Dropped by here on Sunday 2pm. I ordered combo shawarma (with chicken & lamb). Although it was passed lunch time & it wasn't too busy, it took me a while to get my order (20 mins). I decided to eat at the outdoor dining area in front of the restaurant because I saw they cleaned & sanitized the furnitures pretty well after each customer. The shawarma was good. The meat was flavorful but some of them was overcooked hence a bit tough. The hummus was really good! The salad was meh - nothing special. The portion was pretty good and they did gave plenty of meat. read more

Sultan's Kebab - Combo Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

It was kebab night for us. And wanted to try out a random new place. I thoroughly enjoyed the authentic Turkish tea. I would stop by just to drink this tea next time. ( and I am not a tea drinker at all!) While the staff is welcoming and food is definitely warm and fresh. I would appreciate them wearing gloves. We liked our chicken kebabs better. Lamb kebab became harder to chew as we reached the last skewer. I will try those Turkish delights next time we visit this place. read more

Sultan's Kebab - Turkish tea in authentic style. Even the tea pot and boiling water kettles were kept the original way! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I love Sultan's!! I love the remodel they've done (it's been quite some time since I've been there!). The place was very active on a Sunday afternoon and they had beautiful outdoor seating. I was just placing a takeout order but was witnessing the action. The service was friendly and efficient. Their food is to die for! The RICE?!? Ugh, I love. Something as simple as their rice gets my tastebuds excited! I order the chicken shawarma plate only because I wanted the rice. I wanted a wrap, but I wanted the rice more haha! The only thing is I tried the fries from my sister and their fries are so plain and meh. I wouldn't order their fries! They're a little on the higher end for price, but their food is delicious. Definitely give Sultan's Kebab a shot if you're in the area! read more

Sultan's Kebab - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Still frequenting Sultan's Kebab since my last review, and still same great authentic Mediterranean food. There is plenty of outdoor seating with spacious tables and chairs. I'm not too sure how fond I am about the cloth pillows used as seat cushions given the lack of cleaning most likely on a need to be more frequent basis in Covid times. Food prices appear to be similar over the last year and food quality and value is unparalleled. Presentation is beautiful and appealing. This is a definite recommend for any casual gathering small or large! read more

Sultan's Kebab - Salmon Kebabs a la carte are perfect when ordered medium done. A bit pricey but always worth the taste! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We we're returning from a fair from Alameda fairgrounds and fortunately noticed the Sultan's Kebab right before entering the highway. You can call it love at first sight. It catches you at the entrance, very tasteful decoration takes you from Bay Area to Turkey. I am more impressed when get to the counter. They have a great variety of Turkish kebabs and appetizers and don't forget the deserts. We ordered Adana, Beyti, Salmon wrap and chicken Adana. All of them were way beyond our expectations. I felt so lucky to find this gem. I recommend everyone who needs a rapid trip to Turkey to experience the great taste of Turkish cuisine without traveling 12 hours round flight Great job guys and thanks for the treats! read more

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So we decided to give this place a try again, given that the first time we tried it was for take out and I figured maybe the food could be better with dine in. Ambiance is chill and vibrant Adana plate was excellent. Meat very tender and flavorful. However, for the price I would have thought that they would have two skewers instead of just one The chicken shawarma was bland ( again). So I guess this is a dish they don't make very well and I wouldn't order again. The hot sauce and the house sauce they provided made it edible for me. Turkish delight was extremely sweet for my taste. The only con I would say apart from the bland chicken is the price point. They are on the higher end for a kebab place. Overall I would go here again for the Adana plate.. and hopefully discover some other chicken dish that I could like too. read more

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I'm taking off a star because their portions are kinda small and the patio seating they have is a bit questionable because people ARE NOT 6ft apart! I was a little nervous about the setup so I sat pretty far from everyone else. Other than that the food is really good. I ordered a kebab combo which was beef and chicken. Very tasty and super tender. The pieces were a little pathetic though! Even the salad it came with was excellent. I ate the entire thing (I never finish salads that come with meals). My favorites have to be the hummus and the orange sauce. Oh my God I've NEVER tasted hummus THAT SMOOTH. It was excellent and nothing like Sabra, ahaha! The orange sauce was amazing as well. I'm used to it tasting very tart but it was very delicate and accompanied anything I paired it with. The food came out so fast too. Really impressed with this place as it is in a very random strip mall! read more

Sultan's Kebab - Shish kebab combo, chicken and beef. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Yeah, I finally came to try Sultan's Kebab after my boy plumbst had been hyping it up to me for a while. We came here together during our road trip, and I'll say that it mostly lives up to the hype. Chicken Shawarma: fantastic. Very well seasoned and super tasty. Lamb Shawarma: average. Very strong flavors, a little bit gamey. Rice: game changer. Contender for the best rice I've ever had. Overall, Sultan's is a super solid spot for Mediterranean food. Prices were ok and service was great. Nice and friendly and the food came out quick. I will say that I still like Persian cuisine slightly more, but it does clear places like Achilles, Nick the Greek, etc. Looking back, I highly recommend Sultan's Kebab if you're in the area, if anything for their super official rice. Thanks to plumbst again for the rec. Check out my video review here: https://youtu.be/0Dv12VpP7jc read more

The kitchen's genuine dedication to each ingredient shines through in the home-cooked flavors. The shrimp kebab proved to be a satisfying choice, contributing to a hearty, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean dining experience at Sultan's Kebab. With both indoor and outdoor pet-friendly seating options, the restaurant offers a wide selection for patrons! Always seems to be busy, so lots of people must like it :) read more

Sultan's Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California