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    The Kebab Shop

    4.3 (672 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
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    caesar crunch wrap
    Rachel Z.

    chose this spot to satisfy family cravings and found highlights and downsides. the wrap is huge which is much worth it's value. its hefty and very filling. my mom and grandma split their bowl which they split, and i was only able to finish half as well. it's decently filled with a good amount of protein which is always appreciated. they have many sauce options which were honestly all pretty tasty. i didn't realize they had dispensers available as well but they provided us with some pre-packaged. although the experience wasn't bad, i find that for the price and topping options (which contribute to the overall flavor), it fell short of cava, a favorite of mine, yet similar. this is a personal opinion, but with such similar concepts, i do not find enough value to return here on my own decision. the topping options are much more limited, thus having a lesser portion than i could be getting elsewhere at a cheaper price and for a more cohesive taste. i feel the ingredients being so simple and few didn't mesh as well, so the sauces were what carried the flavors more than the things inside. i should reiterate that this spot was not bad, but rather missed my standards because of what i know i can find elsewhere with greater taste variety and options, and at a lower cost. as mentioned, these were filling because of the meat, but it was just too simple and i was left wanting more. the best part of this may have been the pita though. for just $1.50, it was such a great addition. super fluffy, chewy, and came out very nice and warm. this was delicious. i would maybe even come just for that service was good, very responsive and welcoming. i did need a lid to go but their lids didn't fit the bowl ~ ended up having to also get a bag to keep everything for spilling out. maybe just a bad batch of lids/bowls which i understand but was a little inconvenient. the location was very clean and open which i liked, with lots of seating available. big parking out in front so no issues there.

    Shell S.

    It was an Ok experience but the wrap was not as good as ones I get at the Irvine Center location. Ingredients from what I ordered were missing and it had very little chicken with mainly lettuce as filling. What really bothered me was the bathroom, it was not clean and they don't offer any paper towel for drying hands. In a restaurant where you eat with your hands you should not have to touch the door handle inside the bathroom when you are done washing your hands.

    Sepideh Z.

    Came here due to the raving reviews and it was honestly a huge let down. First off, it was empty when we first arrived yet our food took 50 minutes to prepare. Mind you, this is not a high end restaurant so there's no reason it should take that long. Secondly, the prices were extremely overpriced for both the quality of the food and portion size. What bugged us the most is we could've spent that money at a nice dine-in restaurant and gotten some yummy juice flavourful kebabs. Anyways, the proteins we got were chicken and steak and they were both lacking in flavour. The salad dressing was not even lemon vinaigrette?? It was just water and oil. The tzatziki was the actual worst that we've tasted and the other side sauces that were offered at the self-serve area were all out! The fries were probably the best part. The wrap was flavourless and dry. Honestly, just all around a terrible experience and I really don't know if we ate the same food as everyone else who gave 5 stars. Maybe we're just really picky but going to Cava would've been better.

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    Annie W.

    Very disappointed in the online ordering process. They didn't remember any of the sauces for my plate. We also ordered a brownie as an add on for one of the plates we ordered, but the ordering system didn't flag it. The vegetables were also very wet and oily, so it wasn't very enjoyable. It leaked through the container. I liked that the chickpea salad came in its own container so it wouldn't get the rest of the dish wet. Chicken shawarma: 7.5/10 good other than it getting wet from the vegetables Saffron chicken: 7.5/10. Good but can't really tell the difference between this and the chicken shawarma Vegetables: 5/10. Sad Chickpea salad: 7.5/10. Good as well and a decent amount Kebab fries: 6/10. Very lacking in toppings Falafel: 7/10. Good but not stand out The staff and manager were nice and understanding though.

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    Great customer service! Clean environment inside to sit down and eat with friends, food was really good

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    1 month ago

    Best kebabs around! Always clean and Justin makes it always friendly everytime, cheers!

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    17 days ago

    Great experience! The staff was kind enough to guide my order and get the correct location when inputting my meal! Would come back again!

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    20 days ago

    I love this place. Shout out to Justin, he was awesome and very accommodating. Definitely recommend this place.

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    19 days ago

    Awesome food and service ! The San Diego wrap is the bomb. Great fries as well. Love the cilantro jalapeño sauce !

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    1 month ago

    Amazing food and great customer service. Justin in was great very helpful and the food is amazing!

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    Great food highly recommend. They have the best hummus and pita, and the service here is phenomenal

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    9 days ago

    Great fool and service food was delicious and I'm so very hungry. Time to eat so I have to go

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    11 days ago

    Great place love service! Lighting is amazing love love love love! Love you all and I will be there to

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    Amazing food. Great customer service as always. Clean location and friendly staff. Will recommend this location for sure.

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    Great location food is quick and easy I live walking distance so I come often and haven't had any complaints

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    Place is great , food service an quick and made well and fresh. And clean too. Regular here

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    Christakis Greek Cuisine - Saganaki was lit on fire before she gave it to us

    Christakis Greek Cuisine

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    Came here for the first time for a dear friends birthday. Its the couples go-to's as it's close to…read moretheir house and Christakis did NOT disappoint. I LOVE greek food, so I had high hopes and well, hopes were very much so highed! Food was delicious for me personally, enjoyed trying their various appetizers and I enjoyed my Chicken Skordalia entree! I had gotten up towards the end of my meal to use the bathroom, I came back out and our table was cleared, saw a to-go box at my spot since I had a lot left on my plate. My heart broke when I got home (didn't bother opening it there, my fault!) when only my chicken was packaged, because I had left rice, green beans, and half of the delicious potato, so I wish everything was packaged (because I take EVERYTHING wherever I go and have leftovers lol!!!! And i was crazy excited to eat this meal again at home lol!) Other than that small heartbreak, everything was MARVELOUS!! The gentleman in the blue button-up was the most attentive, kind person I've ever seen at a restaurant, so thank you SO MUCH for such a great first experience for our big party (minus the birthday couple since they always come here). I wish there was a Christakis closer to me so I can enjoy it wayyyy more, but having it whenever I visit my dear is not an issue either!! Thank you Christakis!!!! This restaurant was PACKED during our Friday night visit, so they are definitely loved by their locals, and service was STELLAR! Food also came out ridiculously fast (in a great way) despite it being a FULL HOUSE and our larger birthday party, Christakis ROCKS!!!

    I've been to Christaki's a few times before, one for an anniversary, another when my nonós was in…read moretown. But yesterday's experience topped them all. It was Greek easter and also happened to be my mother's 70th birthday. When I called a few weeks prior to make the reservation, knowing it would be Greek Easter, I was worried we wouldn't be able to get a table or that we'd be discouraged from coming in that at day especially because we'd be a bit group and maybe take up a lot of space. Mike could not have been more gracious or accommodating. Early the day of, it started raining and before I could make a call about changing plans (we were set for the outside patio) Mike had already messaged me with THREE other sitting options. He was kind and courteous and had a plan for if it rained or if the rained stopped. He also made a birthday sign for my mom and used a special birthday plate written in greek. Lots of special touches. They even had the greek musician come and play next to my mom while we all sang happy birthday. The place was so beautiful for Easter too. There was sweet bread, red eggs and lamb entree options. The kids liked the greek music and danced after we ate cake (which they allowed us to bring in but if you go you HAVE to get the baklava!). The way Mike and Austin handled our table made us all feel so special. And I could tell by the way they were greeting and talking with guests how much they enjoyed their greek patrons. I also enjoyed just how friendly everyone was and knowing it was Easter there was a connection and family-feel when you were greeted by other guests with Christos Anesti. When we left my husband and I and the kids were already discussing when we'd want to go back because we just had the best time. I can't thank Mike enough for providing such a wonderful Easter and birthday experience. efcharistó polý!

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    Lemon & Thyme - Pork belly and black garlic bbq

    Lemon & Thyme

    4.8(303 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    First time at Lemon & Thyme and it was a great experience overall. The ambiance was calm and quiet…read moreenough for our group to comfortably talk throughout dinner. The food was excellent, but our server Gabriel really made the night. He was attentive, funny, and gave great recommendations while answering all of our questions. We started with the prime beef tartare, shrimp ceviche and roasted cauliflower. All three were delicious. For entrees, we ordered the grilled octopus al pastor, short rib ravioli, branzino, and the 24 oz ribeye. Every dish was flavorful and well executed. The ribeye with mashed potatoes and mushrooms was cooked perfectly, but the standout for me was the short rib ravioli. I had heard of it before but never tried it until this visit. The pasta to filling ratio was spot on and every bite was excellent. For dessert, we ordered the espresso crème brûlée, which was rich, creamy, and well balanced. Gabriel also surprised us with a baklava cheesecake on the house, and our group could not stop talking about it. Combining baklava and cheesecake was a game changer. Definitely a place I would come back to.

    Absolutely loved Lemon & Thyme! My boyfriend and I live right across the street and have been…read moredriving by this place for months, so we're so happy we finally came in. The service was 10/10. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. He gave us the best recommendations, and everything he suggested was amazing. The meal itself was incredible. The shrimp saganaki was my favorite, and my boyfriend loved the short rib ravioli. You can tell everything is made with love it has that true mom and pop restaurant feel that's so hard to find. The chef came out at the end and we had such a great conversation. We'll definitely be back!

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    Istanbul Grill California - Istanbul Kebab (For 4 People)

    Istanbul Grill California

    4.6(2.9k reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    Halal
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    We recently had Istanbul Grill California catered at my job, and WOW... it was an absolute hit!…read more From the moment the food was set up, you could smell all the amazing spices and fresh ingredients. Everything was incredibly flavorful, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. The chicken, beef, rice, and sides were all delicious--honestly, not a single dish was left behind! It quickly became everyone's favorite, and people are still talking about it. You know it's good when coworkers are going back for seconds (and thirds) If you're looking for catering that will impress a crowd, this is it. Highly recommend!

    Never been to Istanbul grill before, thought I'd check it out. I called ahead of time to place an…read moreorder to go. I ordered the chicken kebab. Every other local Mediterranean food place prices their chicken kebab at around 17 dollars and some change. This place charges a ridiculous 23 dollars after tax. And they don't even include hummus, but they give you pita bread? ( if you pay an extra 9 dollars you can get hummus! Unbelievable. Other places give hummus for free in their bowls. This place is over charging. After I arrived at the place I and I go in to pay, I had waited 15 minutes as the person over the phone quoted me. But then I find out they don't accept cash?! No where is this mentioned. Didn't even tell me over the phone. Do you think they are cashless in Istanbul? Just absolutely ridiculous. The woman tells me just this time she will accept cash. But she doesn't have change. So I had to pay 25 dollars for my already overpriced meal. ( after I gave her the cash she opened the register and there was cash and coins in there, I could have gotten my exact change back, but whatever. This place is a joke. She then told me to wait another 7-9 minutes. After I had already waited 15 minutes. So after waiting a total of 28 minutes I finally received my food. I honestly wish time machines were a thing because I'd use it to go back in time and never have ordered here. Terrible first experience. And the vibes are atrocious. Non of the staff looked happy. Mean faces everywhere. 0/10, the food was alright. Not 23 dollars worth. I get more for way less at other places.

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