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    4.0 (206 reviews)
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    Turkish brunch
    Casey C.

    Came for the Turkish breakfast, early on a weekend. Tons of seats and space. The spot is beautiful, simple and elegant. We were served each dish with grace and perfectly timed. The baklava frappe was sweet but not overly, it was perfect for the experience. We got the regular Turkish breakfast with zero add ons. The guy serving us explained everything and we loved it. Most spots in that area are just for Instagram pictures and to get "influencer" vibes. This spot felt low key but also high class and fun. We wanna go back with more people. The sesame bread 10/10, the dips also amazing. Come if you want something different to do. Reasonable price also.

    Beef cop shush and manti dumplings
    Deb N.

    Holy moly this place is a whole vibe. I attended a family style dinner with Yelp elite the other night and I have to admit the red carpet is rolled out for every guest that comes here from the minute. You walk down the side and see all the work that's gone into setting up the experience. I would say wonderful to take big groups. I would also say if you're on a chill evening and you wanna have a great place to talk it wasn't too loud you could hear conversations and it was open air I will definitely be visiting again when I'm in the neighborhood

    John C.

    My first meal here was with their huge breakfast! Early 2025 after they had opened. I believe they served 14 items or so and unfortunately they no longer offer that. (my many pictures are missing from Yelp for some reason) Came back 2 more times with my brother and his wife and ordered so many items and did family style. (those photos are missing too) Couldn't be more pleased with the freshness of the food, the staff attitude and welcoming presence and the decor. No complaints at all, just wish it wasn't always so busy. LOL

    James V The Poe T.

    11/10 Before I visited this establishment, I saw a few negative comments online that didn't seem to match the atmosphere I experienced while I was there. For starters, they do not serve alcohol, and some of the so-called "Yelp Elite" reviewers appeared to be in a rush and didn't seem to understand the cultural style of dining this restaurant represents -- especially at a place where hookah is served at almost every table. To other readers, I would encourage you to check the bios of people leaving those reviews and see whether they provide any meaningful reasoning beyond simply saying they didn't like it. Often, people with very little world travel find themselves in positions of influence online. As a well-traveled man in my 30s who has spent time in several countries across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other regions, I can say this is an excellent place to branch out if you want to experience food from another culture. To yelp reviewers - If alcohol is your biggest concern, then you should probably go to a bar. Not every experience needs to feel like a rushed McDonald's visit. If you call yourself a Yelp Elite reviewer, you should at least have the palate and awareness to appreciate other cultures and dining styles or not allow your preferences to trash a business in the comments. Now to the actual review. If you would like to experience shisha (hookah) the way it was meant to be enjoyed, alongside flavorful Middle Eastern food rich with culture, polite staff, and an ambiance that feels like a high-quality outdoor lounge, this is the spot for you. The website is excellent, and you can easily make reservations ahead of time through Apple Maps or by calling. When you arrive, you're greeted at the entrance and politely escorted to a comfortable table. They even provide blankets on the chairs for when the temperature drops in the evening, along with standing fire pillars that keep the tables warm. Staff are very attentive and friendly. I tried several items on the menu and wasn't disappointed by a single one -- excellent quality, amazing flavor, and great presentation across the board. The food was so good that at one point I forgot to take photos to share with you all. I personally ordered and ate the Burrata Blossom, Kofte Hummus, and Kunefe. The non-alcoholic drinks are delicious. The hookah flavors are also great, with options for different liquid bases, fruit bowls, ice, and ice-tip hoses. If you're looking for great food and an outdoor lounge environment where you can have an intimate conversation while enjoying shisha, this is absolutely the place. I've spent a substantial amount of my adult life in the Middle East -- over a cumulative year -- experiencing different cultures and foods. This place genuinely captures the feeling of sitting in a restaurant in another country. I plan to visit again! 11/10

    Great service, great vibes, and delicious snacks. Definitely coming back! Katmer w pistacchio was fantastic! Bayıldım!

    Soly Z.

    Food was incredibly delicious and very fresh and authentic. Service left a lot to be desired as we kept having to flag down our server and ask to order additional items and have our glasses refilled. The atmosphere is really cozy and welcoming and invites you to linger over your meal, but the sign on the menu will remind you that you need to vacate the table after 2 hours, which I found a little off and off putting. It's why I took off a star.

    Cig rolls
    Leslie G.

    Definitely come in for Happy Hour. A wonderful happy hour menu. Please note, no alcohol is served. They do have wonderful mocktails that even came out smoked. We started with the Tulum Garden salad with pops of pomegranate seeds, tulum cheese, and golden raisins to name a few ingredients. So fresh. Followed by Cig Kofte Rolls. My favorite of the night might be the Borek on Feta Flaky spinach börek served on a warm cloud of whipped feta and labneh, crowned with golden pine nuts Definitely will be back to try out the brunch and dinner menus. The service was friendly. Sitting outside with the greenery and soft cushions was perfect.

    Çökertme Kebabı
    Thomas E.

    Returned here after my terrible experience trying to get in around when it was opening. Was really excited to have some Turkish food after just traveling to Istanbul. The menu is full of authentic Turkish dishes. Plates are on the larger side, and seam more created for sharing than as an entree. I had the Çökertme Kebabı which I did enjoy, though I felt like the meat flavor was a bit lost in the dish. Started off with yogurt soup which came for free. Not really my favorite, bit bland. We got a mezze platter to share which had 5 or so different dips, but oddly only came with 5 small triangles of pita. Not nearly enough to actually eat with the dip. We weren't able to flag any waiter down to actually ask for more pita. To note, there is no alcohol here, so don't come looking for that. Hookah is going to be prevalent, so come prepared to smell that as well. There are some interesting drinks on the mocktail menu. I went for one that was recommended, very cool presentation with glass and smoke, but it was really extremely sweet and also had glitter in it, which was not something I wanted to drink. Service was on the slower side and not much of an opportunity to ask for something if anything was missing. Took a long time to get our check and pay. Most of the restaurant is outside, so also keep the weather in mind. Overall I feel like there's still a lot of potential here, but I think the food, drinks, and service could still use some improvement.

    " Cevapi"
    Kam H.

    Great service and a beautiful environment. We went there to try the Cevapi. The flavors were close to traditional but didn't quite make it. The key to good Cevapi is the type of coal you use to grill it. I'll definitely be back, I just won't order that dish.

    Chicken 5/5!
    Rosie W.

    This place is so cool. So cool. Their restaurant is outside, but there are plenty of heated lamps so don't worry about it being cold. They also provide these cool red blankets per chair, so you can wrap it around yourself with it and keep yourself warm. As you walk in, you feel like youve been immediately transported somewhere in the middle east, on some beach front restaurant. Ambiance is amazing and decor is on point. Their hookah menu is EXTENSIVE; its even sectioned by flavors, like sweet or sour or savory. We ended up with the candy flavor. It was sweet and tangy, we loved it. The shisha's at this restaurant do a great job in starting it and maintaining it, often coming by to replace the coal. TRUFFLE CHICKEN: Grilled to perfection, slightly charred and so moist inside. You HAVE to get this. Their rice is also fluffy, and long grained I think because its chewy. I don't know what they mix with their rice, but the flavors are amazing. KOFTE HUMMUS: Great appetizer and it comes with fresh flat bread. Friendly service. This place is great for date nights, after work events or birthdays.

    Mixture of sourdough bread with some spread!  Delicious
    Ele S.

    Get there early! The ice coconut cream latte is my favorite with the everything croissant.

    Laurie Mhae T.

    The food was good. The service was slow and we got some dishes that came with our entrees which confused me and my friends. The staff just brought it to us without explaining what it was. It was a yogurt dish. We didn't get a chance to ask ourselves because we were confused haha. The ambiance is really nice. Apparently you can smoke hookah while you're there too. It's located where the former carrot cellars used to be. It was a friend's birthday and they played a birthday song and gave us some dessert. They even gave her a small gift of tea which I thought was a nice touch. I loved that.

    Hookah  bar
    Ourmedspa T.

    Great food, service and hookah! Music and vibes were spot on Server Ahmet was amazing!! We will definitely be back and this is not our first time here but every time better than the one before. I'm glad you guys are in San Diego. I wish I can give you more than five stars

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    8 months ago

    Everything went well every experience n detail was above expectations. Food, service ambiance everything was on point.

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    11 months ago

    I do not recommend this place at all, the food was terrible, and the service was even worse!

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    8 months ago

    I had such a great experience with Aysena! She was super kind, professional, and made everything really comfortable from start to finish.

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    8 months ago

    We waited for almost 2 hours freezing outside and no one cared. Our reservation was 9 pm and we sat at 10:50 pm. Horrible experience.

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    9 months ago

    The place is nice and stuff friendly I really high recommend this place definitely I will be back

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    11 months ago

    We loved this place, very clean , new and very good food. Hoookah was great and the server was very pleasant with us and checking up on us.

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    Service was great all server's took care of us and food was amazing specially entrees...

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    1 year ago

    Best new place in town. Definitely a must go. I have enjoyed the food a lot and the ambiance is fantastic

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    Service was excellent. You can never find a place in USA with this architectural design. The interior design makes you spend more time

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    1 year ago

    Went to the friends snd family soft launch. I love the space in little italy. Food, drinks, and hookah were great! Amazing ambiance and vibe

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    Tahini

    Tahini

    4.6
    (1.4k reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    The place is set up so that you can order at the register on the right side of the shop, or head to…read morethe counter on the left side if you're picking up an online order.  Love their chicken shawarma and falafel! Both are always cooked perfectly and never dry at all. They have a ton of different sauces you can choose from, but my favorites are the garlic sauce and cilantro tahini.  They have a small parking lot that's shared with a couple of other businesses. If you come during peak meal times you may have to wait for a spot or park one lot over, but I've never really had any issues. If you're ordering during lunchtime on a weekday, they do get super busy since a lot of employees from neighboring offices come by for takeout, so just be sure to give yourself plenty of time. Overall, a great spot for some delicious Mediterranean food, and they're always super consistent!

    Ordered online, got a chicken Schwarma bowl, 3 piece falafel, and a chicken sambusa. I didn't…read morerealize until I got home that the staff forgot 2 out of 3 of my sauces, which was a major bummer. My favorite part of the whole meal was the falafel, I really liked the flavor and it had a nice crisp crunch on the outside, tasted very fresh. The sambusa however, was dry on the inside and the outside was a little chewy? Tahini sauce was very tame, slightly nutty flavor. The bowl was good, the ingredients were fresh enough, but I really wish I got to enjoy them with all the sauces I ordered.

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    Close up of the OG Pita. Packed will delicious meat!
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    The Kebab Shop

    The Kebab Shop

    4.3
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    1.4 mi
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    Food was amazing! Came out quick and fresh…read more Went out for lunch with my coworkers and everything was great.

    I was on jury duty today and I wanted to have some Shawarma so I looked up on yelp and found the…read moreK-pop shop was about a 20 minute walk away. The menu was a bit confusing, but I know that I like grilled veggies and Greek salad and then Ike was able to pick my protein that I wanted so that seemed easy enough. The base price with falafel or chicken Shawarma was Close to $16 but since I chose the meat, they added two dollars to my total. It took about 10 minutes for them to assemble my meal, but my veggies were cooked fresh on the stove, which was really nice. They tasted very freshly cooked just as they would as if I had cooked them myself at home. I was there about 1245 on a Monday and there were a few people there and they had some takeout orders so my order took about 10 minutes before I could walk out the door with it. They had a nice condiment bar where you could pick out some yogurt with dill sauce and then they're famous garlic yogurt sauce, as well as a jalapeño sauce And another spicy hot one that I would never try. When I got back to the jury room to eat my meal, I saw that there was a nice quantity of the fresh salad and the grilled vegetables but the meat was piled high! The employees were working efficiently and the place was spotless and orderly.

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    Shawarma Guys

    Shawarma Guys

    4.7
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    9.6 mi
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    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

    I decided to visit this location for a late lunch during the week. I was so busy at work that I had…read moreto not had an opportunity to get lunch. I was able to sign off at 330p and head over to this location. The place was empty and there were clean tables and floors when I walked in. I was greeted by the lady behind the counter, and she had a smile on her face. I ordered the beef & chicken shawarma plate, Wagyu Beef eggrolls, and a bottled drink. My food was freshly prepared. I received my order in 7-10 minutes. It smelled wonderful. I paid for extra yogurt sauce and left to take my food to-go. When I arrived home, I enjoyed a delicious meal. Everything was prepared with great flavor, portions, and care. I had the garlic sauce and the yogurt sauce with my meal. This place is one of my favorites. I have been eating their food since the Southpark Truck days, phenomenally delicious. Thanks!

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    Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate, hummus and pita bread. All tasted so good!
    Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate, hummus and pita bread. All tasted so good!
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    Shawarma Guys

    4.6
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    2.4 mi
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    We heard about Shawarma guys from YT featuring best food spots in San Diego. We went to their South…read morePark branch. We were initially aiming for the crispy shawarma however only Mira Mesa and La Mesa does it. So I guess that's next on our list! The wraps were unexpectedly big! This is probably the biggest wrap I ever had! Generous with meat and veggies. Their wagyu egg rolls are definitely must have! Falafel fries is really good too! All of these perfectly paired with their garlic sauces. My favorite is spicy lemon garlic! The staff are very knowledgeable about their menu. It's a food truck set up and there's mini standing tables for alfresco dining. SG was definitely lived up to the title #1 restaurant in the country on Yelp!

    Came here on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm. I ordered online in advance and just waited outside…read morefor my order. There were plenty of parking spots around this time. Not really an ambience since there's not much as far as a dining room. There are a couple of cocktail tables where you could eat. After ordering online at 20:20pm, my estimated pick up time was 8:39pm and got the order at 9:03pm. The cashier informed me their chicken is taking a while and added extra time to the wait. It probably would've been faster if they weren't so backed up. I ordered the Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate for me and my wife to share. I added 3 falafels and pita bread on top of it. The food was still fresh when I got home 15 mins later. Everything was good and just enough for us two. Also, I'm not sure why there's a range of where they may be located on Yelp since this is just a food truck that seems to be permanent at this location.

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    Amardeen Cafe

    Amardeen Cafe

    4.3
    (735 reviews)
    9.9 mi
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    Oh my gosh. This place is so good, I highly recommend checking this place out…read more I had the Moussaka (Lebanese eggplant stew) and I throughly enjoyed it. It was so flavorful and the portions were pretty big. I also got to try the cheese fatayer, I loved the pastry it came it, it was great. This place has great vegetarian and vegan options along with some gluten free options. The menu is marked very well and they make it easy to navigate. The staff were friendly and the food came out fairly quick. The restaurant is on the smaller side. There was seating available for large and smaller parties. From the dinning area, they had a window into the kitchen so it was fun to be able to see the cooks make the food. They also had cute decor that added to the ambiance of the restaurant. There is plenty of parking available in the plaza that it is in.

    The food was actually really good, but the service was terrible…read more The staff seemed condescending and like they didn't want to be there at all. Not attentive, not friendly, just kind of dismissive the whole time. We ordered a bunch of dishes and to be fair, everything we tried tasted great and was flavorful so you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The cheese knefe was a bit disappointing though. It's supposed to be crispy, but it came out mushy and kind of fell apart. The rose water reduction also made it way too sweet for my taste. Still decent overall, just not what I expected. But honestly, the service alone ruined the experience for me. I wouldn't come back. Food: 8.5/10 Service: 0/10

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