This Mediterranean spot is an Irving institution! Its been here forever. I remember going here in high school. It's no frills but the food is delicious and affordable. And the same guy has been working here all these years, he's the nicest. I got the chicken shawarma wrap to eat there and just as good as I remember. Filled with chicken, pickled veggies, tomatoes and sauce. It was very filling and a good quick dinner. Their falafels are great too. read more

Sunrise Deli - Menu - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was never great, but it's nearby so i tried it again today. It was truly the worst mediterranean meal i've ever had. I got a lamb shawarma, falafel, and tahini sauce. Everything was fairly flavorless, unless you count salt and parsley. I've never seen tahini so watery and devoid of sesame. It was just vinegar parsley water. And the falafel is entirely filler. It's like there was no garbanzo (or flavor). Never again. For the $45 i spent i could have done better nearly anywhere in town. read more

Was hungry and needed a quick bite. Haven't been here forever. Got the regular falafel sandwich. the marinated pink cabbage was a bit salty. The falafel was excellent and crunchy. Hummus in sandwich was good. Bought a package of pita bread. They have the freshest. For $3.. read more

Sunrise Deli - Regular falafel sandwich - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can't beat it. Falafel is so good. Their tahini sauce has perfect flavor. Would be nice if they upgraded interior a little; acted more like they're in service industry. Been eating here 3 decades. Still excellent. read more

Sunrise Deli - Falafel Plate - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for lunch because I was in desperate need of some Mediterranean food, which isn't all too easy to come by in the sunset. We ordered a Chicken shawarma plate, side of falafels, Baba Ghanouj, and 2 Kibbeh. Winners were the falafels and the hummus (came with the shawarma plate), the falafels were probably some of the better ones I've had, and there's just something about a super creamy homemade hummus. The shawarma seemed to have more onion than it did chicken, which was a bummer at over $20 a plate, it was also shredded super thin, so there were a lot of bites that were 80% onion. I'd probably try a kebab next time to enjoy something more meaty. Service was friendly and food came up pretty quickly even though it was one guy working and someone had placed an order right before us. read more

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Solid falafel here. Fried fresh to order, seasoned nicely, and not oily tasting at all. Light and crispy, I could eat so many of these. A dozen for $12. read more

Sunrise Deli - Falafel - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

This location has been around for a while now since 1984. The first time I ever ate a falafel it came from here , leave it to Unc to show us the way. This is the flag ship store, It's definitely seen better days. Although the parking maybe difficult I come here for a consistent falafel. A dozen for $10 or $6 for half a dozen. It's definitely not as Prestige as it once size and taste but there's a reason why they been here the longest read more

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The falafel here is the actual best I've ever had! Great service, plenty of space to eat inside, and lots of delicious options to choose from. Hot lentil soup was good too! read more

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Absolutely filthy, poor service. I'm afraid to even eat the food we ordered which was heated up for us in the microwave. We should have walked out as soon as I saw the dirty floors and decades of grease on the walls. It's incredible they can pass a health inspection. Trader Joe's has fresher pita. read more

This falafel has changed my entire understanding of falafel. Is this what true authentic falafel is? Is this a fusion but my American palate likes it better? I have no idea, but it's unlike any other falafel I've had before It has a delicious roasted flavor, and a crunchy exterior. Super good read more

Date: 8/24/2024 Time: 2:35 PM 71° Sunny No, I did not travel to San Francisco to purchase an avocado falafel sandwich, hummus and pita bread. It is quite a way (about 10 miles) from Oakland Chinatown. There are at least four trucks at this event. Jollof is one of the vendors, and Sunrise Deli's is also at the 35th Oakland Chinatown Street Fest. Jollof does not accept cash, but Sunrise does. Okay, I opt for the latter. I want something different. I already have eaten a chicken cage pastry (gai loong) from Big Dish Restaurant. Upon perusing Sunrise's menu board, the description of the avocado falafel sandwich appears delicious. Another thing, I don't remember the last time I had hummus. Gentleman assisting me is friendly and pleasant. No line at this food truck. The food is prepared fresh. Cost is $23. I give him a $5.00 tip for prompt service. I am content and happy Sunrise Deli is here at Street Fest to serve me lunch. My sandwich and hummus are on point. read more

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Love the falafels . Service is also great! Get your hot falafels, these are the best I feel in the sunset area!

Saddened. Been eating here for nigh on to 30 years. Went today and everything has gone wrong. The falafel are not nice and crisp, despite being fried in front of me, it was limp, moist & soggy. Oil was probably not hot enough, or was dirty, or both. And they were really salty, and I like my food salty, but they went too far. The Tahini was barely noticeable in flavor, bland. I don't even care about the service etc, I'm just here for the food. The real kick to the huevos was they smelled amazing. This was my go-to falafel place in the city, so I'm hoping it was just an off day, I noticed the owner wasn't there. I hope it's not a permanent change. Will try them once more and do a check in next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

1. The place is really dirty inside. The napkin holder, tables, and walls are all sticky from old grease. Because of the poor ventilation, all the cooking grease settles on every surface. Can't they just grab some cleaner and wipe it down? The dining area is combined with the storage room, so half the space is piled up with boxes and bags. 2. The staff is completely unfriendly. The employee didn't even say hello, didn't smile, didn't offer any drinks. They just don't seem to care about customers at all. And it's not like they were busy--I was the only person there the whole time. 3. The food. I ordered a chicken shawarma plate, but it's nothing like what you'd expect when you order that dish. Normally it comes with a side of rice, and the meat is roasted on a vertical spit. Here, the guy just pulled some fried chicken with onions out of the fridge and heated it up in the microwave, pita included. No side dish at all. The meat was overcooked, half onions and half chicken. I've never seen shawarma served like that. The vegetable salad was definitely not fresh--it had a strong sour smell, probably from lemon or vinegar they added to hide how old it was. read more

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Well.. This ok I took a chance on this place, . NOT a good idea They' were going to close in 15 minutes so I guess that means we've got old stale falafel and even more stale dry chips in a tasteless sandwich, not even pita What a complete waste of money and dinner. read more

I've been going to the Sunrise Deli location in the Inner Sunset since the 1990s. It's a place I used to visit with family, friends, and anyone I wanted to introduce to what I believed was the best falafel in town. Sadly, I can't say that anymore. After my most recent visit, I will never return. My sister was visiting from out of town, and we decided to stop by for some falafel and Turkish delight (lokum). I'm Turkish and have grown up eating lokum since I was an infant, straight from Turkey. We were excited to see the offerings when we walked in and wanted to buy everything. We saw about 10 pieces of lokum on display and asked to buy all of them. The older gentleman at the counter mentioned he had more in the back and asked how many we wanted. We requested 50 pieces, and when he brought them out, he charged us $50--$1 per piece! He claimed the lokum was from Turkey, justifying the high price, but we felt completely taken advantage of. Lokum has always been sold by weight, and we've never paid anything close to this amount. Ever. Even from Turkey. When we tried to dispute the cost, we were faced with pushback, leaving us frustrated and unheard. Despite this, we decided to order 12 falafel, but our experience went from bad to worse. The falafel was undercooked, and the lokum was stale and hard. If it truly came from Turkey, it must have been sitting around for a long time because authentic Turkish delight is always soft and fresh. This was a heartbreaking experience. What once was a place I cherished has left me feeling disappointed and disrespected. It's especially disheartening to feel as though we may have been treated unfairly due to assumptions about us. Shame on the man for taking advantage of customers and serving subpar food. I can't recommend this place anymore and will not be returning. Ever. read more

Sunrise Deli - $50 for this?"It's from Turkey" he said. We should have walked out. They were cold and hard. This had to be from an expired box in the back - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Falafel was so delicious that I bought a dozen to bring home. I also had the chicken kebab and picked 2 sides. I've been coming here for decades. Wonderful small local dining. read more

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Sunrise Deli offers solid Middle Eastern cuisine in the Sunset neighborhood. I went with the vegetarian combo platter. This came with Tabouli, babaghanouj, hummus, rice & lentils, tomato & cucumber salad, with falafel & dolma, served with pita bread. It was a solid meal. Lots of vegan options on the menu. Recommended if in the area. read more

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Had the lamb shawarma from their food truck during at the sunset night market and it was not so great. The wrap didn't taste fresh and was kind of mealy. The meat had no flavor and was super dry. Seemed like maybe the lamb was missing fat so all you could really taste is the acidity of the pickled vegetables. Service was pretty nice though, adding spicy sauce to the shawarma on request. Not much to say about ambiance as you're ordering from a truck and sitting down to eat. read more

I've been coming to Sunrise for as long as I can remember - their falafel and hummus are my favorite in the Bay Area. So when I was planning my baby shower, I couldn't think of a better option for catering. With nearly 100 guests, it was important to me to have delicious, high-quality food, and Sunrise made it happen. Everything was fresh and flavorful and I received so many compliments from the guests. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

This place is the best, I'll drive an hour and a half for their falafels! Best falafels I've ever had!!

Service is amazing and the food is to die for! Every time our friend brings their falafel and hummus to gatherings, they're an absolute hit. Need to try all their dishes because I'm positive everyone is outstanding. read more

Whenever we are on that side of town and wanting a middle eastern lunch, we would always come here. Well, our visit today was disappointing. We ordered a falafel pita sandwich with babaganoush, tabouli and tomato/cucumber sides. We were so disappointed this time. They didn't fry up the falafel fresh, the sandwich was blah, mushy falafel, and toppings were not fresh. Th tabouli was old and not fresh parsley. It was vinegar tasting. The baba was minimal flavor with a tinny taste. We will not be coming back. My guess is there is a new owner. read more

I had the lamb Shawarma and it was a complete disappointment. One part of the pita bread was warm and the other part cold. When I opened it, it fell apart. Do not waste your time, so many better options. read more

Are you Mediterranean? Now I am because I ate Mediterranean food. So are you a Mediterranean in California? Maybe. So why did they start Yelp.com? Do you think it's normal? I have to eat lunch and I got pita with yogurt cucumber, tomato salad...vinegar-y. I also got baklava one piece and also I tried the dough-y knishy thing. He heated it. He wasn't Mediterranean and I had to wipe yogurt sauce off my shirt. I hadn't gone here before, but it's healthy and old place on Irving I guess. read more

Sunrise Deli - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had the lamb shawarma from their truck and it was possibly the worst attempt at a lamb/beef shawarma I've ever tried. The meat had zero flavor, a bit chewy, and wasn't sliced properly. Anyhow, I immediately felt ripped off paying $18 and probably won't be back, sorry Sunrise. Perhaps their falafel is their strong suit. read more

Wow, what a disappointment for this place. The salad tastes like left over of day before. The chicken kabobs plate is really sad, with hard rice as side. read more

Stopped by to grab a quick bite and had it on the go. I wasn't expecting much but was definitely surprised! The lamb schawarma doesn't have as much in it as the typical schawarma you'd find but it was tasty. My friend from Saudi Arabia said this was the most like a schawarma she'd find back home! Value-wise the schawarmas are definitely on the smaller side. Service was quick and no frills. read more

Sunrise Deli - Lamb shawarma - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

They're branding themselves as best falafel in town but hard to understand why. I have tried a lot of great ones in the Bay Area and this isn't it. They're soggy and tasteless and on the expensive side. Lots of other options so definitely will avoid in the future read more

Amazing falafel, friendly staff, would come again and again no question. A must have that everyone in the city should try!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Sunrise deli gooooooooooood. Me eat da chicken kabobs w/ hummus, tabouli, pita bread and Diet Coke. read more

Sunrise Deli - Chicken Kabob Plate - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

So so delicious! I ordered the vegetarian combo plate and it comes with falafel, dolma, mujaddara (whattt? yum!! one of my faves) which is a combo of lentils/rice, a cucumber salad, baba ganoush, and hummus with pita. Everything was very fresh and well seasoned. I loved the dolma! The rice inside was chewy and delightful. The falafel was very good! I've had very dry falafel, but I liked that this was moist, well-seasoned, but still crunchy on the outside. This was a fantastic vegetarian meal. I would come here again to try their other options. read more

Sunrise Deli - Vegetarian combo plate. Yum! - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Chicken is juicy. Shawarma was delicious. Fast service to go. Recommend if you need a quick lunch to go! I would come back. read more

Sunrise Deli - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

The most disappointing lamb shawarma platter I've ever had. Salty and covered completely in hummus. No rice, no onions nothing.

Went here during covid and got takeout! Amazing service and great falafel. The vegetarian plate and regular falafel both came at a great price and had some crispy and moist falafel balls. The pitas are alright, and the sandwich just felt very healthy overall. Wish they gave tahini on the side or had tahini in the sand which since it felt missing. The babaganoush is fire and so is the lentil and rice side! Would definitely come again if I was looking for something healthy and vegan/veg. read more

Sunrise Deli - Vegetarian Combo Plate - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lentil soup and lentil rice was excellent/ yummy. Tubuli was ok. But,... The hummus was inedible... Tasted sour.. and physically runny. read more

First time stopping by here thanks to Off the Grid. I must say, these were the best falafels I've had so far! They are crunchy/crispy on the outside and moist/soft on the inside. A lot of other places I have tried are very dry and bland. They have a couple of dessert options such as baklava and halva, all good and great for your sweet tooth. I def wanna come back for more falafels as well as try their items such as wraps and turkish delights. The service was nice and is family run. Be sure to stop by and check them out! read more

Sunrise Deli - Falafel - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow, that was the most disgusting thing I have ever eaten. I ordered a falafel wrap and chicken shawarma , and they were both on a whole other level of bad . Falafel was dry and flavorless, no sauce, some weeks old mealy pickled cabbage. Just straight up garbage. I feel like I got scammed, whoever runs this food truck needs to seriously rethink their whole operation. read more

Great place - always get falafel for take home dinner. I would absolutely recommend this place for takeout

This review is for their delivery so no comments on service, just the food. We got a vegetarian plate, lamb shawarma, and 6 falafels. Vegetarian plate - flavors were great but falafels, pita, and rice were cold. More on the falafels farther down. Shawarma - when my partner bit into this, he immediately got a nostalgic taste... not in a good way. He couldn't believe how much a lamb/beef shawarma could taste like a McDouble from McDonald's. The beef, lettuce and sauce combination was so similar to a McDonald's experience that he would've believed this was takeout from the Golden Arches if someone told him so. It wasn't objectively bad other than the ingredients tasting low quality, but certainly not worth the $10+ for this wrap. Falafels - these came very cold when we were expecting them to be at least lukewarm. Instead it was as if it had sat in a fridge for 30 minutes. Other than that, the falafels were nice and crispy on the outside and fluffy in the inside. There was a bit too much oil soaked into the crust, but if it was warm and a little less oily it would be a fantastic falafel. What kicked for this review is that about half an hour after eating, my partner suddenly got intense stomach pain. This was his first meal of the day, so it was fairly clear that this food was the culprit. This could be a one off but capped off a pretty disappointing food experience from this restaurant. read more

Sunrise Deli - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California