I've been going there since they opened over 35 years ago!…read moreBest gyros I've ever had When anyone new comes to town, i take them there.

1st time here. A friend invited me to join her, and said it was where many of her co-workers ate…read more The short version is: my meal was very sub-par, and way over-priced. The details: I normally don't eat a lot of meat, so I chose the Falafel Salad. It came with extremely little lettuce, plus a few olives (which I don't eat), onions (which I also eat sparingly), tomatoes, cucumbers, and the falafel balls. Oh! And there was feta cheese, but those were such miniscule pieces, and so few, that I wouldn't have remembered it was supposed to be part of the salad, if I didn't just pull up a photo online with their ordering system. What you see in the photo online is not what you get. The photo actually looks like a salad. Since it was called a salad, I expected there to be more lettuce, than the few pieces on the plate. I mainly was cutting up the cucumber & tomato pieces to go with the falafels. I don't even recall any dressing. There were also some pita slices with what I assumed was hummus. Whatever the dip was, it did not taste good to me at all. So I left all of the pita bread, as well, since it was dry without anything on it. Maybe what I assumed was hummus was a dressing. Hard to know, but it was not tasty. For the $27 I paid at a walk up counter, I would have expected much better food! I have bought frozen falafels at Lunardis (around $7) and made a salad for them at home, and enjoyed it very much, which is why I ordered it. I have purchased Spanakopita at the store many times, (about $5 for around 12 of them at the store) and made them at home, which is why I didn't order that. The falafel salad was not an enjoyable meal for me at Yiassoo's. I'd also seen some reviews from a few years back that said they paid around $10 or $11 for their meal. That is more in-line price-wise with what you get, based upon my meal. With most of the meals around $20 for lunch, I feel they were very over-priced. I also asked my friend if she'd like to split a Baklava. They had a pistachio one & chocolate one. My friend wanted to try the chocolate one, so I bought that. I didn't think I was too into baklava, but thought it might be nice to try at this highly rated Greek restaurant. The main flavor that came through was the honey & nuts. The chocolate was just a tiny, narrow drizzle on top. I didn't hate it, but I would never order it again. My friend took one bite, and said she mainly tasted the honey, and would take it home for her husband. It may be very good baklava, but it was not to our tastes. My friend ordered the Gyro salad. It had a large pile of shaved meat, and she seemed to enjoy it. She ordered it To-Go, as she knew she'd be taking some of it home. She seemed to have more lettuce under her pile of meat than my meal got. Maybe because it was in a To-Go box, which might be larger than the plate? Or maybe the person making my salad just wasn't paying attention to how to make a decent meal. I was hoping I was trying a restaurant that I could go back to for something different. Based upon my experience, I would not go back, if I had a choice. I gave it 3 stars, because maybe other dishes, or people looking to just eat meat or falafel balls and not much else would enjoy it. I only have the 1 meal to review, but it does not encourage me to try it again. Overpriced & not a fulfilling meal.

Stopped by for lunch and loved this cozy little eatery! The food was delicious--we ordered the…read morevegetarian souvlaki with rice and the falafel souvlaki with fries, and both were really enjoyable. The service stood out as well. Our server was warm and attentive, patiently answering all our questions and checking in later to make sure everything was good. Overall, a great lunch experience--definitely a place we'd come back to!

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. My friend and I ordered to go and waited for our food for 20 minutes. A…read moregirl with glasses was doing expo and called my name to pick up the food, so my friend walked up to her and said he was going to pick it up for me as I was gathering my things. She told him "okay, hold on" and made him wait almost 10 minutes. She ends up giving the order to the wrong person, and when confronted about it, she wasn't apologetic at all. Her excuse? "I didn't hear what he said, that's why I said to hang on." There was another older woman on expo floor who was extremely rude too. After telling her they gave my order to the wrong person, she looked at the other girl and said "you deal with it" and proceeded to ignore us. She also had the audacity to look at me and say "well we didn't do it on purpose." Again, NOT APOLOGETIC AT ALL nor did they take any accountability for their mistake. Neither of them apologized at all or offered to make things right. They completely ignored us and didn't care that they made a mistake. They had no idea what they were doing on expo. They were mixing up orders and getting confused when packing the containers of food. No matter how good the food may be, the extremely rude service and lack of attention to detail prevents me from ever returning here. If you ever order to go, whether it's in person/over the phone/online pick up, MAKE SURE you have the right order before you leave; if you don't get the right order, they won't care to make it right or acknowledge their mistake in the slightest.

The ambiance is beautiful and modern, and the staff was friendly enough. However, nothing about the…read moremeal or the overall experience really stood out as memorable given the cost. It's an okay spot to try once, but there is definitely room for improvement on the culinary execution.

Had a lovely lunch! Booked via Opentable - the ambience is 5/5! If it's a great day, sit outside…read moreand enjoy the water fountains. Inside, the decor is very chic. They got me some extra sauces - those were yummy! I had the most healthy salad with grilled chicken. Since it's Santana Row, the prices are higher than usual. The waiters were on the ball - with getting our order and filling in water.

Amazing 10/10, I…read moretried the chicken and beef plate. Both of them solid, there selections of sauces was great too! I recommend the white and spicy sauce. They got the food out fast and my group really enjoyed it. I personally prefer the chicken shawarma. The service was fantastic and it was our first time. They gave us recommendations and the falafels came out fresh. The place is definitely better than the chain places I've been too. It's in a cozy plaza. Definitely my go to spot in the future.

casual mediterranean spot serving big plates…read more i was craving mediterranean food so we checked this place out from their good reviews on yelp. area is a bit sketchy it's near a liquor shop and sports bar. we got a chicken shawarma and achilles chicken plate. they do not skimp out on meat and sides and actually pack your bowl. i really enjoyed their side spreads like hummus and baba ghanouj (roasted eggplant tahini). the melody of flavors worked well together. their falafel was actually heart shaped and one of the best we had. fried right in front of you so it's pipping hot. would come back next time for pick up!

This place is the BEST Greek restaurant I have tried in the South Bay!…read more It is impeccably clean, has a great menu, and has delicious fresh food. I had the Greek salad. It came with a large rectangular wedge of delicious fresh feta cheese. I also had one of my favorites, the lemon chicken rice soup, and it came out steaming hot and perfectly flavored (though I did add an extra wedge of lemon, which was provided).

I ordered a large takeout order for a picnic - several dips and skewers. Note that there is a…read morepretty decent wait time on the order (but that means it's all fresh). In fact, there was one item they felt was past its peak and they offered to remake it (would have taken another 20 minutes) but since I didn't have the time, I just ordered something else. The wait staff was so kind in providing me a snack of pita and yogurt dip while I waited. Everything was very delicious, but the falafel were not my favorite. Highly recommend the dips and pita. The chicken and beef skewers were enjoyed by the others at the picnic but I didn't try them (since I'm vegetarian).

I grew up in Saratoga, partially grew up with Opa in Los Gatos - was so sad to see it go. Lived in…read moreSan Francisco so hit Kokkari a few times. I now live in San Diego and the ethnic food + all the food is so bad compared to the Bay. Was delighted to visit Opa in Campbell with my wife when we were visiting over the Holidays. Didn't have to bring the toddlers around which was great. The food here is same same as it was 10-12 years ago. Moderate+ portions, everything is perfectly seasoned and tastes so so so great. I wouldn't say it's authentic to its native region, but it's a perfect American classy interpretation. Prices areo so legit as well. Service was great. Prompt, attentive, accurate.

Not the best drinks to grab in the area, I dont rec the espresso martinis, had to ask for a…read morereplacement since it was gross. Either poor quality espresso or they use cheap Keurig pods to make them. Cucumber mojito was average. Better and cheaper drinks available in nearby surrounding bars.

Excellent food and outstanding service. The Köpoğlu appetizer was a standout, and both the chicken…read moreand Alinazik were excellent. Keila at the bar was friendly, professional, and made great drinks, while manager Sarper ensured a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend this restaurant -- I'll definitely be back.

A phenomenal dinner experience with plenty of good food. I visited on a Sunday evening, and it…read morewasn't super busy. The ambiance of the restaurant was incredible: warm, inviting, and romantic. The service was also top-notch: efficient and speedy. We tried the tasting menu, and I'm so glad we did. Every single dish we tried was delicious, and we were able to try a whole range of dishes. The amount of food we got made the price worth it. By the time we were done with the cold and hot appetizers, we were already stuffed. They then brought out the entrees, which were so delicious we kept eating. And the desserts were the perfect finish to an already amazing meal. Special highlights were the manti with garlic yogurt, artichoke with poached shrimp, lamb chops with dill-potato wedges, and the baklava. I highly recommend the tasting menu if you want to try a little bit of everything - the variety in the meal was really enjoyable. I will definitely be visiting again!

Wraps were warm and delicious. We tried the chicken shawarma, Tri-tip and fries and they were all…read moreyummy. The veggies on these just give them a tasty tangy touch that's just

I probably drove by Manakish over 50 times but like others say, the parkings kind of weird and it's…read morea bit hard to get to at the outer corner of an intersection. So, I've unfortunately been passing it over. I finally decided to try it out and I was in for a treat. I got the chicken kebab plate as the sandwich board right out side the door suggested, along with a side of fries to go. The fries were crispy with a ting of spice and delicious. But the star of the show was the kebab for sure. Meaty, plump, flavorful, definitely one of the outstanding chicken kebabs in town. Lot of places give you a dry, flaky kebabs but here, it's been cooked to the perfect amount of juiciness. The rice was also butterly and flavorful. Good pita, hummus and the vegetables too. It might feel a little pricey (but everything else is too nowadays), but they give you a nice filling portion. The staffs are very nice and attentive. Clean, fun, colorful interior. I'd love to dine in next time. I'm definitely coming back for more, I want to try the loaded fries wraps, and the kanafeh next time around. The location's and the parking access is not the best, so I really hope Manakish gets all the attraction and attentions it deserves!

Excellent! Small buz vibes, excellent food, and the server was very kind. We got the Baba ghanoush,…read morezaatar and jebneh, and chicken tikka masala with naan. All were delicious!

One of my favorite restaurants: This is a hole in the wall restaurant in a bit of an odd area for a…read morerestaurant, but don't let that throw you. The owner is incredibly nice, and the service there is always top notch. The restaurant might not be large or fancy, but it's clean. While I've tried a number of items, I typically get the chicken samosa as an appetizer, beef kabob sandwich with special spicy sauce (that wonderful bread and pickled veggies really put it over the edge), and then I'd get the beef kabob with biryani rice and extra yogurt sauce. This makes multiple delicious meals for me to have as leftovers as well.

The place seems nice, parking is limited. I came in today for the first time, I usually go to the…read moreplace closer to the freeway (but wanted to try this place to see if I can find something different). I got my usual Beef Koobideh (it was okay, a little bland compared to the persian places I have tried in Los Angeles, NJ, FL, etc...). The beef koobideh was larger than most other places and they gave a lot of rice too (which I like). My son got the Chicken Koobideh, he also thought it was okay... he was indifferent. I tasted a bite of it, it was also less flavorful than I would usually expect. My wife got the Jewel Polo with Steamed Chicken. She was the one with a not happy review, she was telling me that it was unlike any place she had ever tried and was like "All they did was lightly boil the chicken and put it in the tray". I didn't try it because that is not my dish, I only stick with Beef Koobideh anywhere I go. The people working here seemed very friendly, the customers were also very friendly since they seemed to know the workers and helped me flag down the main guy for a question. My review isn't to discourage anyone from this place. It just didn't hit the spot for my wife so I won't be able to give it a second try. As a south asian person, we like our food with lots of flavor and lots of spices... so you might find this place perfect for your palate. My wife kinda forced my hand on the topic, I would not beat them up as harshly (I ate all of my Beef koobideh and enjoyed it, but even left to my own opinion... I'd go back to my usual place for a familiar flavor). I only took one star off because of the feedback from my wife.

The food is pretty good. But the service was terrible. They are simply accepting too many online…read moreorders and have no capacity to serve customers already seated. It took 10 minutes to get soda, 20 minutes for appetizers and over an hour for the main dishes. The waitress had all kinds of excuses: we got large orders, it's holiday, you ordered lamb, etc. Basic decency says that you should at least warn about the significant delays and let diners decide if they still want to eat there. I guess these guys are too greedy for decency. Despite the good food, I recommend avoiding unless you are ok waiting over an hour.