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    The Kebab Shop

    4.3 (2.3k reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PROTEIN BOWL
    Christy C.

    Great! Placed a large group order and everyone raved at how great each dish was. Portion sizes were huge and everything was fresh, flavorful and prepared just as ordered. Would love to go eat in person at restaurant next time!

    PLATE-kebab, grilled veggies and chickpea salad
    Reina A.

    Delicious! Great service from Kevin and the other gentlemen working. I had the plate and hubby had the bowl. The sauces and the pita were divine! Our new favorite meal. We visited at about 4:45pm and there was plenty of metered parking spots available on 8th, 10th, G and F.

    Salad bowl with half chicken shawarma, half lamb/beef, and all the standard toppings!
    Hanna O.

    The Kebab Shop is THE SPOT to stop at in East Village if you're looking for some solid shawarma! I've been to this location multiple times and have been delighted every time with the freshness and quality of the meals! This time around, I ordered a salad bowl with half chicken shawarma and half lamb/beef gyros, topped with all the standard toppings, and fries. I also ordered a side of falafel just to give them a try. While I was waiting for my order, I loaded up on the sauces at the condiment station then claimed a spot in the spacious dining room. The OG garlic sauce and the spicy red sauce are my absolute FAVORITE! Within a few minutes, my name was called and my order was fresh, piping hot, and ready to be eaten. What a SIGHT it was to see the variety of colors and flavors all beautifully placed in the bowl. Every bit was absolutely delicious! The falafel were also pretty good! I can't say more than that, since I'm a snob for falafel and prefer my mom & grandma's falafel over takeout any day ;) I highly recommend this spot to any folks looking for a solid meal, that's flavorful, and in the healthier side! I definitely will be coming back again soon!

    Michael L.

    THE BIG: Located in downtown San Diego. This chain is serving up some bomb mediterranean food. Limited street parking outside. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The kebab shop was a short walk from the hotel I was staying downtown. The inside seating space is small but you could still find space and eat. I had to take the food to go since I was meeting up with someone. I went with the lamb kebab and the wrap of the kebab is ergonomically sound. It was easy to eat the kebab and then peel down the aluminum wrap to eat more. Meat was fresh, veggies inside was fresh, and always loved the french fries for that starchy crunch. THE FINAL BAMBOO: For a lamb kebab, the cost was only $12. Great value and filled me up quickly. Highly recommend the kebabs here.

    Cocido

    First time at this place! Wrap and protein bowl were great. The guy who attended us, Tony, was nice with attending us.

    Kiki T.

    Service was fine, they just took our order. Food was good but when we were there in July 2025 during Comic Con, not sure about now, but the place wasn't kept clean...at least this location.

    Chicken Shwarma Salad
    Ploy N.

    A great quick lunch spot with fresh ingredients. You can choose from a bowl, salad, or a wrap. Your choice of meat of Lamb Gyro, Chicken Gyro, Falafel, and Grilled Chicken. Then choose your toppings. We enjoyed our Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl and the Lamb Gyro Wrap. I liked how they grill their bread for the wrap. The Spicy Hummus, as well as their sauces, were also very tasty!

    Eleana S.

    Met up with my friends in downtown and finally went back to The Kebab Shop after 5 years! Time flies, I've really missed this place. The food is still so good and definitely worth it! I always get the wrap, it's big, delicious, and I can never finish it. The place is clean, the staff are friendly, and it's a great spot to enjoy with friends and family.

    Protein plate

    Best Mediterranean I've ever had! I usually don't like Mediterranean food but this place honestly opened my eyes to Mediterranean food.

    Ms. M.

    Yowzer! Was not expecting this. The size and quality of the food was amazing. We ordered two regular Chicken Shawarmas and a kabob plate. So much food! Kevin was super nice and attentive. I am coming back to this gem.

    Inside of chicken wrap
    Angela G.

    We were staying at a hotel in downtown and we wanted something quick and healthy that was within walking distance and didn't cost too much. This place fit the bill, and was familiar too since I've been a few times to the location near home. I went in to order so I could take advantage of the check in offer. The guys working there were busy. There was one cashier and one person making the food. The cashier was also helping with the food. He wasn't rude, but wasn't friendly either. Makes sense I guess. He was busy. Our food came out in less than 10 minutes. I got 2 chicken wraps, they were delicious and fresh though I could've used a little more chicken. The crave fries were good and filling and we'll work the price with the check in. My side Greek salad was a little wilted but still good. The rice was good and had a nice subtle flavor. Like I said I walked. But there is metered street parking. Oh and get plenty of the sauces. I like to control the amount of sauce that I get. So I always get it on the side. But I like that you can serve yourself as much as you want.

    Dry AF Kebab
    M Peter E.

    Let me start this review off with TKS is special and a fantastic product... BUT on this night with Alphonso and his team that was on a "crew shift" at around 7pm it was a DISASTER. I ordered a chicken and lamb kebab (with fries in each) with a side of fries b/c it's a Friday night to start a 3 day weekend. Called it in from Balboa Park and was there in 10 minutes. Easy & Smooth...well not so much with this TKS crew. No sauce, NADA on either Kebab...dry as the Sahara Desert... so dang sad this TKS Team pushed out a product that was piss poor and dry AF. Here's the good thing though right?! There would be extra sauce in the bag...well, not with this crack team. I was told you have to ask, there's no prompt from the guy ringing you up for $40 clams...if you don't ask it's your fault there's no sauce in the bag (or the kebabs). I worked in restaurants growing up, customer service would dictate (one would think) to ask the question. Alphonso let me know due to the "shift change" this was my fault and there was also sauce in the Kebabs (he lied). I guess the moral of this long post is if you go to the TKS on 9th in the East Village do not trust @Alphonso and make sure you ask for any additional sauces or any sauce in the Kebab or else this is your fault. Total Bummer...2 Stars is for their body of work before.

    ????

    Missing a bowl on a $250 order. We really liked this place up until today. I come in and spend 200-$250 every week for a crew of 14 people. Today I ordered, stayed close by and answered any questions about my order they had. Food was made promptly and as I was leaving they ensured all my items were labeled and marked. I left. Drive 20 minutes away back to work. I couldn't figure out which bowl was which. The numbers didn't coincide with the bowls. None of the bowls had the names from the menu on them. They all look the same. None of the substitutions matched the order. We are also MISSING a whole lunch. I'm beyond disappointed as well as 14 people I was getting lunch for. I didn't eat today gave my bowl to someone that didn't have theirs. Disappointed and we won't be back unless this is some how figured out

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    So good as always, i go there twice a week. Employees are so friendly super fast. Definitely recommend someone looking for clean fresh food

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    Tabouli was fresh and tasty. Chicken wrap perfect proportion of meat, rice and fillings. The yogurt dill and og garlic yogurt

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    Are they not making tabouli salad anymore😫?

    I did not see it on the menu when I went last week :( I posted a few photos of the updated menu… Read more

    Does this Location serve Beer? and if so how much before tax ? and the type of beer they serve? just wondering

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    Is this place halal?

    In fact it is! The kebab shop has Halal options and certifications upon request. in addition, all the food is amazing.

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    Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

    Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.6
    (414 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    A new Mediterranean spot in San Diego? Say less…read more I came here with friends, and it was a first-time visit for all of us. The moment we walked in, the space made an impression. The decor is gorgeous, warm, and stylish, with beautiful blue tones throughout -- which already won me over because blue is my favorite color. Our server, Emily, was fantastic. She was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely added to the experience. Great service can make a good meal better, and she absolutely did that. Now let's talk about the food, because they did not miss. At all. I ordered the salmon, and it was masterfully prepared. Perfect texture, full of flavor, and the sauce was the kind of sauce you keep going back to even after you swear you're done. My friends had the lamb, chicken, and beef plates, and everything at the table looked and tasted like it was made with real care. The salads were crisp and fresh, and the dressings were bright, flavorful, and balanced. And then there was the espresso martini. Honestly? Best I've ever had. No notes. The owners and staff were also genuinely kind and welcoming, which gave the whole experience that extra "we'll definitely be back" feeling. This is officially my new favorite Mediterranean restaurant in San Diego.

    Was excited to try this place and it lived up to the current reviews and expectations!…read more The red pepper hummus was so good. Its smooth, great olive oil in it and the bread was super warm. The lamb adana was a great sandwich. Solid amount of meat, great flavor and a sauce on the side + great, crispy fries! The service was excellent. She was so attentive, friendly and on top of everything. Music was good too in there & there is plenty of seating, including outdoors! Will be back when in SD

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    Shawarma Guys

    4.7
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    9.3 mi
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    Kid friendly
    Casual dining

    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

    Man I really wanted to like this place due to all the rave reviews. Our first experience was mixed…read morewith some meats being great and others dry beef bits that weren't very tasty or appealing. Our second experience we got the chicken shawarma Brian's way. Everything was cooked well, but I guess although I like pickles, I'm not as big a fan of Mediterranean pickles. The first bite or two were actually good, but subsequent bites the pickle tanginess was overwhelming and just not so pleasant as I finished it. I thought maybe I'll get it without the pickles next time. However, after eating I got an unexpected headache that usually comes from ingestion of MSG. The fries were tasty... maybe there was MSG in those? Not sure. I've honestly had much better phenomenal shawarma in San Joes CA. I have yet to find a great Shawarma here in San Diego. Feel free to recommend.

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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

    Shawarma Guys

    4.6
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    1.9 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
    (736 reviews)
    11.1 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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