Great food, great service. 10/10 Highly recommend Outdoor seating too Located right off 680, with easy access. read more

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

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My go to is the combo plate and I always leave with a take out box because they give a decent portion. I knocked off a star because of the annoying flies that are always there. I noticed the hummus is sour when you tell them you don't want the salad and want more hummus so I wouldn't recommend that as a substitute. read more

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

This is a great place to go to hang out with friends or family and enjoy a good meal. The portion sizes are great, the food is delicious, and they have a great atmosphere. The outdoor seating allows you to have good Mediterranean food while enjoying a nice day outside! Ordering takes place at the counter, but your food is brought out to you wherever you are seated. The staff is also friendly and professional! read more

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

We are 10-year patrons of this Pleasanton restaurant and in that time frame never met a more idiotic situation and a more obstinate manager ("Murat" has ONLY been there for 3 years according to him). Here are the idiotic events as they transpired: We placed an order today at 12:50 p.m. for the items shown in the attached receipt. As part of the order, we always substitute the rice, humus and salad for fries. I arrived at the restaurant at 1:20 p.m. and the food was ready to take out by 1:30 p.m. I did not check the quality of the food prior to departing!!! Big mistake on my part!!! I arrived home at 2:15 p.m. (I live about 38 miles from the restaurant). As soon as we started eating, my wife tried the "fresh" fries (picture enclosed). The "fresh" fries were super hard and looked, tasted and felt like fries that have been left out for 2 days. We did NOT consume any of the fries. I called the restaurant at 3:00 p.m. to complain about the state of the fries. I explained to manager "Murat" what was going on and stated that the fries looked, tasted and felt like 2 days old fries. At that point, he said it is simply impossible and did NOT believe me that the "fresh" fries were actually horrible!!! To cut a long story short, I drove back to Pleasanton another 38 miles to show and tell as it were manager "Murat" the "fresh" fries his restaurant served me. I arrived at 5:15 p.m. on the assumption that he said he will be there till 6:00 p.m. Since he was not there, I inquired with other staff and was told that he will be there at the restaurant between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. So I waited for another 45 minutes till he finally arrived. I asked manager "Murat" to taste the "fresh" fries that they provided for myself and my family to consume and he arrogantly declined stating: "I do not eat 5 - 6 hours old fries!!! After a long discussion/argument about whether the fries are "fresh" or not, I finally had enough and asked to speak to Fatih (the business owner) to which "Murat" responded that he is on holiday and unreachable!!! By that time, manger "Murat" has requested that I leave the "fresh" fries at the restaurant to which I responded that I need to warn others of what food quality Sultan's Kebab is now pushing out. Here is the kicker: As soon as I arrived home, I had a chef friend visiting by chance and showed him the "fresh" fries that was served to me by Sultan's kebab (Pleasanton). The chef friend simply laughed and said that "their" fries start to look exactly like this when it has been fried once, allowed to sit somewhere for a few hours and then re-fried to make it hot again hence the bubble effects you see in the attached picture. By what do we know, manager "Murat" is the food expert and if the "fresh" fries should look, feel and taste like 2 days old fries then who am I to question the "fresh" fries quality; we should just listen to him!!! On a more serious note, if manager "Murat" just simply approached the whole situation as "sorry, we messed up, here is the refund such as what "Khan" actually offered, it would have been a very different outcome. "Khan", well done for being so customer focused; good for you mate! Question to you Fatih: why are you allowing people like the all-knowing manager "Murat" treat 10-year patrons like ourselves in a such an idiotic fashion? We spend $$$'s every year in your restaurant! To Sultan's Kebab (Pleasanton) customers, PLEASE check all your ordered food quality PRIOR to departing the restaurant!!! You might just end up with "fresh" fries like shown in the attached picture!!! read more

After a hike in Pleasanton Ridge, we headed to Sultan's Kebab for lunch, which was located a mile from the trailhead and had very good reviews on Yelp. It's located in Bernal Plaza shopping center on Koll Center Pkwy and parking is plentiful. The restaurant is large, spacious and clean with indoor and outdoor dining. The menu is extensive with 27 menu items consisting of kebabs, shawarmas, koftes, adanas, casseroles, salads, wraps, falafel, appetizers and baklavas for dessert. You order at the counter, park yourself at a table and the food is brought to you when ready. I ordered the lamb kebabs. The plate came with four skewers of lamb, seasoned fluffy rice, salad in oil and vinegar, a small cup of humus and pita. The food was very tasty and the price was reasonable for the amount of food they gave. My friends had the beef kebabs, combo kebabs and wraps. They all concurred that the food was delish and would come back. Service was friendly. If you want great Mediterranean Turkish cuisine, check out Sultan's Kebab. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the shawarmas, koftes and adanas when I'm back in the area. read more

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Food is pretty good and authentic Turkish food indeed. I literally ordered 4 days straight. When in doubt of where to eat, this is the place. You would never regret it. Last time I ordered from here, I called last minute to order pickup because uber eats would not allow me to order as it was past the time. The were very nice and prepared my order in less than 10 min. The ambiance is accommodating and comfortable. Overall all they were really nice, thanks for offering great food and service. read more

Food is very good, seems like a very popular place. Didn't try their dessert, will definitely try them next time. Ketan. read more

Taking over the adjacent storefront, Sultan's Kebab has expanded to at least double the original space, maybe triple with outdoor dining. Atmosphere is more inviting. The harsh white fluorescent lights are gone. Order and pay at the counter. Take a number and seat yourself at a table. The servers will find you with that number so display it prominently on the table centerpiece/condiment stand. Food has also improved. Presentation is more appealing. Ordered the lamb and chicken combo platter with rice, salad, and a little ramekin of hummus. Lamb was not gamey or greasy and both meats were tender, slightly charred and well seasoned. However, the salad was overdressed and I wish they gave a bigger portion of rice. I seem to remember this combo plate coming with pita bread but none was included on this visit. No complaints about the portion of either meat, very generous. Food came out quickly but tables were slow to be cleaned. Also, while servers were quick on their feet, they didn't seem to anticipate patron requests. Saw them run back several times for utensils, napkins, and condiments. They did this repeatedly for table after table. They were hustling but a little forethought may have saved them some steps. read more

Sultan's Kebab - Combo chicken & lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Tried for the first time and was disappointed in both service and food. The counter person was texting throughout our whole interaction and never once looked up. I walked to the counter and waited and finally said I'd like to order. He took the order all while continuing to text. Completed my order and stood there waiting for him to ask if that was it or at least offer a receipt. Nothing, still texting. Food came quickly and the portion was plentiful. Second bite of my chicken shawarma I bit into a bone so that was it for me. The bread was good. Hope others have a better experience than we had. read more

Covid-19 update: we got delivery directly from them. We called in the order, which was easy. They were offering free baklava. Our usual order of a mixed veggie plate, chicken shawarma, two sides of roasted veggies, lamb casserole, a side of babaganoush. We added a side of hummus and a chicken casserole. Everything was nicely packaged and came hot. Portion sizes were generous. The best was the hummus (so creamy and delicious), the lamb casserole (full of flavor), chicken shawarma (always moist and tasty), and the babaganoush (smoky and creamy). The veggie platter didn't have tabbouleh for some reason, but otherwise it's the same. We love the grilled veggies. They were very generous with the pita this time! The Chicken casserole was okay, had grilled white meat, a bit "healthier" than the other dishes. Love them and would highly recommend ordering take out from this place! read more

Sultan's Kebab - Part of delivery order - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Highly recommend the chicken shish plate or salad! The plate also comes with pita bread so I like to eat it like a sandwich by adding the rice, veggies, chicken, and hummus into the pita. Pistachio baklava - 10/10, unique and delicious read more

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

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It's been awhile since eating at this place. I was in the area at a customer site in Pleasanton and was hungry for a bite to eat. Sultan's Kebab was the first place that came to mind. I ordered the falafel platter....healthy option and absolutely delicious! This place feels very welcoming upon entering: charming decor, very spacious, clean, and lots of natural light coming through. There is an entire display case showing off baklava with pistachios topping. How could I resist? Bought to go for later indulgence. read more

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

I've been to Sultan's Kebab Pleasanton a few times, and my go-to order is always the Chicken Shawarma Salad! It's a huge portion, and the chicken is so flavorful. I've tried bites from the other mixed meat plates and tried the appetizer sampler before, and all are tasty. Service is fast. It can get pretty crowded at dinner time, but luckily they have indoor and outdoor seating. I've tried their baklava as well, and it was as delicious as everything else. Highly recommend this place! read more

Sultan's Kebab - Chicken shawarma salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Fantastic food, big portions. Although service could be better. One of the items we ordered did not show up till we finished the rest of our meal. We asked several waiters about it and they just told us to wait. So a bit disappointed. Everything else was really good. read more

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

Ordered the combo kabobs. The food was good. Meat tasted great, rice and salad were well seasoned and tasty. Got some sweet. They looked beautiful but tasted was disappointing. Very sweet but can't taste the pistachio or coconut. Service was questionable. Asked waiter to help take a picture. He said "No, I am busy" So eat the kabobs but don't expect anything else. read more

The food here is delicious, and staff have consistently been very accommodating for my weekly group! Everything is clean, the service is quick, and the restaurant has a beautiful ambiance read more

Sultan's Kebab - Lemon cheesecake was to die for! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came here for the first time for dinner on a weekday. The place is very spacious with a lot of tables and nice interior design. I got the chicken shawarma salad which comes with pita. The salad is plated nicely with sliced cucumbers wrapped around and sliced avocado garnished on top. It also has lettuce, olives, tomatoes, pickles, cabbage and parsley. All the ingredients tasted fresh. The chicken shawarma is very flavorful and surprisingly tender. It's not dry at all and goes well with the salad. The portion is very generous as well. I also tried the beef kebab. It's served with rice, salad and hummus. The beef is flavorful as well but it's a bit tough for my liking. The hummus is very smooth and has the right amount of seasonIng. It complements well with the pIta. The food came out fast and the server was nice. I had a great time dinning here and will definitely come back! read more

Sultan's Kebab - Chicken Shawarma Salad & Beef Kebab Skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Had the chicken wing dish. I enjoyed it. Not dry and flavorful. The rice was outstanding. read more

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

The food is always good and consistent. Some of the best Mediterranean food in the area. The dine in ambiance is always nice as well as some decent outdoor seating. I also did a larger order to go once and the food was packaged well and held up well during a travel time of 30min. (We did heat up a little and it didn't mess up the food). We love the Adana kebabs, Iskender and the appetizer (Mezze) sampler. I also always treat myself with a chocolate baklava. Don't skip out if you're in the area! (Pics are from dine in) read more

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Very good food authentic turkish food. All my friends liked it. We sat outside and it was very pleasent. They turned out the heat for us.

Sultan's is a not so hidden gem of Pleasanton. I'm a vegetarian, so I can't speak about a lot of the menu. I can say that the falafel is fantastic. Their falafel is moist and delicious. The hummus is perfectly smooth. The pitas are light and soft. The salad can sometimes be a little overpowering, but I still eat it. The falafel plate is plenty of food and it's delicious. I generally eat here with my kids. They fluctuate their orders. Their favorites are the burger, the kofte wrap, and the lamb shawarma wrap. The only reason I won't give Sultan's a 5 star review is because I get annoyed with the counter service. They can easily have a line out the door and there will only be one person taking orders. They could also be on the phone taking orders and ignoring the line. I hate that damn line! Every time I have to wait in line to place my order, I think that I'm never coming back. Once my plate gets delivered to my table and I take a bite, I mostly forgive them for the irritation they caused me while waiting in the line. Having to wait in line is one of the reasons Sultan's isn't in my regular rotation. If they could fix that, I would eat there weekly. read more

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The food was very delicous and fresh . I found sultans on yelp and decided to check it out with my lovely significant other for lunch . I orderd the sultans burger and my companion orderd the combo kebab plate. The burger is absolutely savory,the beef patty was fresh beef also a thick and juicy not gamey at all. I liked the presentation the fries in the basket fresh out the fryer and the grill seer in the burger made it look very taunting to bite my companion could not resist to take a bite of my burger. I realy loved the combo kebab plate my companion got . The rice was fresh along with the salad and humus ,but the icing on the cake was the chicken kebab and beef kebab. Both were very juicy and tender not touhgf or dry. I can taste the fresh grill seer that gave it a touch of grilling in the park during summer. The pita bread was fluffy and warm and went very well combined with hummus . I recomend this place for lunch and dinner. read more

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Delicious Mediterranean food with plenty of savory flavor. Portions are large enough for me to take home leftovers for a snack later. I recently shared a burger plate with the kid. Both of us finished 3/4 of the burger and only half the fries. Order at counter, waitstaff will bring meal to your number at table. The left counter is full of desserts - baklava and Turkish delights in a vast variety of flavors. Take home a mixed box to try - sticky, chewy, sweet, & simply delightful in pomegranate, pistachio, lemon, chocolate nougat flavors. Restaurant space is wide and fits plenty of different sized groups (long tables available for larger parties). Temperature indoors has been inconsistent though... once was pretty chilly when side door was opened to air out bleach smells and another time was sorta stuffy. Self-serve water & takeout box station. read more

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Happened to be in Pleasanton so stopped by for a quick lunch. Lots of outdoor seating. Their falafels are still the best in East Bay. Ordered the falafel platter. Came with five falafels, crispy on the outside and beautiful green inside. The platter included salad, hummus and pita bread. The hot sauce and tahini at the table helped make a delicious lunch. I missed the family atmosphere from before when the Owner/Chef's family was always there. Mom ran the Danville restaurant and the daughters ran the Pleasanton one. This time there was a generic young man behind the counter and a Latina food runner. Wonder if the kitchen staff are Latinx too?! Hopefully the kids are off to college or graduated to running/expanding the business. read more

The carry out food was very flavorless The chicken kabob were tasteless and dry The lettuce was Wilty read more

We've now been to two different locations for Sultan's Kebab....and we enjoyed them both!! The food seemed the same in each location and the person taking the order at the counter was very friendly and answered questions happily in both locations. Livermore and Pleasanton both have outdoor seating (covered) and the food is served fairly quickly. We usually get two meals each from our order so I believe it's a fair price. A pretty good selection of desserts are available like baklava, etc and Livermore has a full bar. Not sure about Pleasanton. read more

I got the mixed shish combo with chicken and beef. They were flavorful and the rice and salad was the perfect amount. The food here is amazing, not a doubt about it, but other areas are severely lacking. Although they've renovated the indoor area, there were at least 10 flies inside which were extremely unappealing. The service was sub-par as well, my cashier cut off my order by turning to their coworker and talking to them as if they completely forgot they were taking an order. Lastly, the yelp check-in for baklava didn't work -- they said I needed to download an app called SpotOn to redeem my offer. I ended up just buying two pistachio baklava's for $4 total (pricey compared to free but very delicious) I'll be coming back here for PICKUP and probably won't dine in going forward. read more

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I've been coming here since 2014, way before they expanded this location or opened in other locations. And I used to like this place a lot, but recently I noticed, especially during my last visit yesterday, that: - food portion was noticeably smaller. I'd say they cut down their portion by 1/4 or 1/3, and that was significant. - they increased the price, which would've been fine if they had kept the food portion the same. But that wasn't the case. - the quality of the food went down (for examples, the garlic rice was way overcooked and mushy; the garlic rice had barely any garlic in it; the chicken shawarma used to be cooked more and had a nice char flavor, and so did the lamb). The only thing they improved, to me, was the salad. Their salad used to be so sour it was almost inedible. But it was fine during my last visit yesterday. Hummus and pita were still ok, although the portion of hummus was less. Overall, for $13 a plate, I don't think the food was worth it. So, my ratings are: Food: 1 of 3 Price: 0 of 1 Service & Ambience: 1 of 1 Total: 2 of 5 read more

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

My cousins and I were on a recent Greek/Mediterranean food search and Sultan's kebab popped up so we decided to give it a little taste. I had the combo shawarma plate with chicken and lamb with a side salad and hummus on the side. The salad was slightly too salty despite not having a visible dressing but you can see the specks of black pepper and seasoning on it. The chili sauce on the side was okay, but it was also a little on the salty sauce. However, the white sauce was pretty good. The meat was well flavored as well and combined with the white sauce with a little bit of hummus on the side? Fire. It was delicious. There was rice on the side as well that was pre-seasoned and also tasted pretty good. They provided pita pockets on the side and you just stuff a little bit of meat, your salad, sauces, and maybe even a little rice for that perfect all in one bite in a nice sized hand held edible pocket. All in all, this was a solid spot. read more

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

I have been here many times back when I used to work in Dublin. This was one of our favorite spots to go out for lunch. The line gets super long around lunch time, so plan accordingly. I usually got the beef kebab plate, but have tried other plates as well. You order at the counter, then you can grab a table and the waiters will bring out your food. Usually very efficient, but once I remember a member of our group didn't get his food until everyone else had finished already. The plate comes with the protein, rice, some salad, and bread with hummus. It is a nice place for a healthy lunch. read more

Consistently delicious! Always kind service. We can never decide what to order with so many yummy choices.

Always best service, best food, and the best ambiance. Now they have turkish breakfast on saturdays and sundays.

Just this year we had a fabulous trip to Turkey and let me tell you, Turkish good is really godsend! Since we have been back, my husband and I were on a lookout for real good Turkish food and Sultan delivered and more! The Adana kabab was fantastic, just the right spices, mind you not hot, just the spice. For some it might not have enough heat but it is perfect Turkish food, really authentic taste. Even the white rice was tasty. The must try was the baklava. Oh wow! It was soooooo good, very much comparable to some of the good places in Istanbul. I highly recommend this place to everyone read more

I have been coming here for years and I am DONE. The food is good but the service is awful!!! Every time I come here the people at the front are taking call-in orders and having you wait while they take the phone order. I do not care if it is the Pope on the phone... if I am here physically I should be given priority over the phone orders. Moreover, if you have a line out the door of people, why can't you assign some employees to answer the phone elsewhere? I spent 15 minutes at the register while a phone call was being taken, only for the front staff to tell me that there would be a 45 minute wait. You couldn't have told me that before you picked up the phone??? Will not be coming back in any capacity read more

Sultan's Kebab - Always for the front desk to finish answering call-ins - Mediterranean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The food is really good. The only criticism is one of our party had to wait a long time for her meal when we all were already eating. Unfortunately there was a large group that came in while we eating. I like kids but these kids were running and screaming with no parental correction. A kid literally ran across the table wearing tennis shoes. If it were my restaurant I would have said something to that party. So this is not the restaurants fault but it ruined the ambience for us and our ability to speak. read more

I deducted two stars because the wrap's bread smelled rancid. Clean the grill you put the bread on. It has rancid oil! Smells really bad.

Thank goodness I live pretty close to this Mediterranean restaurant because their food is amazing! I love everything about Sultan's Kebab. The restaurant is pretty large, it seems like they bought out another section and extended it. The decor is really nice and hipster with pretty cool ceiling lights, fireplace, and a variety of seating arrangements - cushioned benches, long tables, metal chairs, etc. The bathrooms also seem like they're newly renovated with new flooring and fixtures. As for the food, it's pretty cool since you order first and then they hand you a table number. They actually serve you your platters on real dishes, not fast food plates. I've always ordered their combo shwarma and it never disappoints. I love that it comes with salad and hummus with pita bread. The rice is crack - I don't know how they cook it but it's so good with the lamb and chicken. My boyfriend ordered their wrap once and it looked super good too! Their garlic fries and fries are pretty crispy and doesn't drip with oil. Lastly, their baklava is so delicious. I love how the honey blends in with the flaky crust. Love this place! read more

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I am down rating them from 4 stars t 3 stars, because we order their food through Doordarsh and we pick up. EVERY TIME there are missing items, which we are still charged for. This time, they forgot fried and a side of shrimps. My daughter forget to check the order before she left, but usually she does and has to walk in again to get the missing items. It's really not difficult to check orders and get them right. It's part of running a restaurant. I admit that they give us desserts when we walk in as an apology, but how ofte read more

If you have lived in Pleasanton anytime in the past 10 years, then you know Sultan's is one of the BEST places to get your Mediterranean fix. I've watched the restaurant grow from a small one room mom and pop to a successful business big enough to rent out the space next door. Everyone that works here is super friendly and helpful. I love any of their combo plates but my usual go to is chicken and lamb shish combo. Their rice and hummus is to DIE for and their meat is always cooked to perfection. I love their combo plate of dips and feta rolls for an appetizer. Everything on their menu is exceptional, you have to try their braised lamb shank, adana, and gyros at some point. Their hot sauce and yogurt dip is essential to dress the meat and salad. I also dipped my toe into trying Turkish delights here for the first time recently and I really like their cinnamon one and the chocolate one. Trust me, you will be back to Sultan's more than one time. The interior is nicely decorated and always clean if you choose to dine-in but it can definitely get packed around dinner. I have gotten takeout many times and it is still delicious that way. There is no local restaurant that I am happier for than Sultan's - I hope they remain a longstanding Pleasanton food landmark! read more

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

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We just did catering for 14 people from this Sultans kebab restaurant. I just want to say how outstanding the food was and the preparation . They gave us all the utensils needed to dispense the food. I guess we're so happy and so grateful that the food was so delicious. . Reasonably priced well worth it if you have parties of eight or more, we had 16 but 14 people showed more than enough . read more