It was our first visit and we were quite pleased with the dining experience. We were welcomed…read morewarmly at the entrance and seated immediately. We were immediately struck by the open, airy atmosphere. Since we've traveled to Greece and Turkey, we are familiar with authentic Mediterranean food....and what we had at Hummus was as good as any we've ever had. Our server, Aidana was friendly, efficient and answered our questions about the menu and portion sizes. Everything that we ordered was fresh, delicious and beautifully presented and we washed it all down with refreshing glasses of cucumber lemonade. Our meals came very quickly and we could not wait to dig in. Aidana was attentive and even described the weekend breakfast/brunch options.....which we plan to go back and try in the very near future.

Pleasant, airy atmosphere perfectly blending indoor and outdoor seating. Employees are kind,…read moreconsiderate and very attentive. Ordered lamb shish kebab entree and classic hummus to share with my companion. Lamb was tender and very delicious. Served with rice, salad and peppers. Hummus came with bread. Definitely a great place to return to for a date night, family night or dinner with friends. Thank you for an enjoyable meal.

Met up with a few of my old coworkers at this place. Walked in, placed our order and paid. Food was…read moreready 5-10mins later. We brought it out to eat on the patio. Veggie wrap: $16 the wrap was huge and very filling. I got through 3/4 of it. Very tasty! Loved all the veggies. Everyone else enjoyed their wraps as well.

I've ordered work lunch from here several times and the food is amazing! I love the falafel wrap,…read moreit's quite large so I always ask for it cut in half and it makes for 2 solid meals. It is interesting that they use tortillas instead of pita or lavash but I think it actually works quite well. Today I tried the hummus wrap instead of my usual falafel- the flavor was fantastic however the filling was like 80% liquid so it was extremely messy. It probably should have had more hummus and tabbouleh and less tahini to make it more suitable for wrap format. Glad I tried but I'll probably stick to the falafel wrap for now. I believe both the hummus and falafel wraps are vegan.

I love love love Oren's.. however, this new spinach appetizer.. if I served this to my mom she…read morewould smack me not everything can be a hit but wow lol..

Service is excellent and the decor is bright and airy. Easy place to appreciate with excellent…read morehummus and eggplant, and big fluffy pita. We were a bit underwhelmed by the entrees themselves. Lamb skewers in particular were rather ordinary, the beef and lamb skewers seemed to be a bit better. Friends with shakshuka similarly did not rave about it, and the overall impression we left with was a nice enough lunch spot, but only if we were already in the area.

Lamb shank was super tough and dry, totally overcooked. Falafel balls were also extremely dry…read moreinside. Neither of these tasted fresh (prepared and cooked maybe 1-2 days prior? Wouldn't be surprised if lamb was precooked 2-3 days prior.) Dips were good and fresh though. Maybe I should have gotten bbq'd items but I'd expect everything to taste good. Very "club" atmosphere with top 20 type songs playing. BYOB was nicest part!

I've been meaning to check out Mazra's (not so) new Redwood City location for the longest time. I'm…read moreglad I finally got a chance recently. There's a paid parking lot right behind the restaurant (rate is $1/hour). It's not a huge lot, and it was mostly full when we came on a weekday afternoon, so I can imagine it might be hard to find a spot during the weekend. I came for a late lunch with a friend around 1:40 pm on a Wednesday, and surprisingly it was still somewhat crowded. They have both indoor seating as well as patio seating, but it was a hot-ish day out so we opted for indoor. Both indoor and outdoor areas are decorated beautifully, with lots of greenery outside and high ceilings and more greenery inside. We shared two items: Whole cauliflower ($14) Chicken shawarma plate ($22) I've heard their cauliflower is really good and knew I had to try it out. The actual roasted cauliflower is pretty good, but what makes this dish really shine is the lemon tahini dressing. It was like crack! The chicken shawarma plate was delicious too. We got it with a side of seasoned fries and roasted beet dip, and everything was so good. The chicken itself is very flavorful, and once you add the garlic toum sauce, it's *chefs kiss*. Portions were pretty big, and we didn't end up finishing either dish. I packed the remaining chicken with the leftover tahini dressing from the cauliflower, and it made for some pretty yummy leftovers later that night!!

A great casual spot for a quick Mediterranean meal. The classic hummus was creamy and flavorful,…read morethe falafel had a nice crunch, and the warm, soft pita was perfect for dipping. Service was quick and friendly. The express location has limited seating and a smaller menu, but the food makes it well worth a visit.

$30 for this. I took the picture after I ate one spoon of hummus and 1 piece of chicken. I was…read moreshocked at the amount when I opened the box and since it's a takeout the food kinda mixed up together. My friend was also shocked coz she got her food from roost and roast next door and the portion was much bigger. I took it back to the store and confirm with cashier that it was the right amount. She's like "oh yeah you definitely took more than 1 piece" -- very bad attitude. The price doesn't justify for the portion. Flavor is just ok. She offered to add more in the end but no thanks I got full from her attitude.

I was super excited to come here because i love everything middle east…read more First: the store itself has tons of nice products - more than any middle eastern market in SF and i have been visiting those for years and know them inside and outside. So if you want an odd item and didnt find it in sf, try here. Store is clean and well organized. I did buy hummus and baba ganoush and lebneh to take home but Unfortunately.. the baba ganoush was fizzy and clearly expired so i threw $5 in trash. As for the " deli " itself, i was super excited they had a veggie plate with rice and roasted vegetables instead of the same falafel option every other place has. The vegies were good and well roasted, unfortunately not the onions. It took a long time for them to roast (normal). I tried to order it in advance so they would be very broiled but they never picked up the phone (though try had at least 7/8 employees and 1 customer at that time). I know it was one customer because i arrived 5 minutes later and the place was empty. The rice looked excellent but was dry and with no taste which i was dissapointed by. The salad dressing is where everything went wrong. It had a terrible sour taste to it and i was afraid to get sick but luckily did not. The sweets sold actually looked fresh (unlike sf stores) but the backlava was not the best i ever had. Overall i would shop here again but probably not eat lunch here again unless i ordered with no salad and lots of advance - but im vegetarian and im assuming the meat items are better.

I literally went back the next day and got the Beef and Chicken Shwarma plate. Excellent,…read moreexcellent. Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area.

I was curious about The Ma'lawah Bar, who offers Yemenite-Israeli baked goods…read more I went for the The Schnitzel (ma'lawah filled with chicken, cabbage, schug, tahini, and amba sauce) and The Filly Cheesesteak (ma'lawah filled with steak, cheese, caramelized onions, purple cabbage, amba, and peppers). The bread was pretty good, while being generously filled. You can also add various side salads, such as beets, olives, pickles, etc. I went for extra beets and pickles. Note that everything here is vegan, so you're getting vegan protein and vegan dairy; you don't really miss the meat, though! Online ordering is super easy and seamless, and pickup was super smooth. +vegan! +online ordering available

I was in the area and this little restaurant caught my eye! I had never tried ma'lawah before so…read morewas very intrigued. It was delicious! Tastes very similar to an Asian green onion pancake - they are both flaky and chewy! The sandwiches are huge and the people there are very friendly. They walk you through the menu and explain everything. Would love to come back and try other things!

I came to Mardini's Deli today for the first time, and WOW -- the food was absolutely off the…read morecharts! We got the cheeseburger, hummus, and a lamb & beef gyro. The hummus was honestly the best hummus I've ever tasted! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The owner personally helped us and was extremely nice and welcoming. He really made our experience one of the best, and that kind of customer service goes a long way. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend Mardini's Deli!

Good location on Willow rd in Menlo Park. Ordered on a tablet that made things easy. I got a…read morechicken pesto on Dutch crunch (my favorite bread!) and eggplant puree. My husband got the chicken kabobs. Overall the food was really good and I liked the side of garlic sauce. The food took some time to come out but I'm always suspicious when food comes out fast so it was worth the wait. The small business owner was very nice reminds me of Ohlone Deli in Fremont. I would come here again.

5 stars are not enough -- I would give 10 stars!…read more Trying the authentic and delicious Jordanian dishes here was truly an amazing experience. The food was fantastic, but what impressed me just as much was the beautiful atmosphere, welcoming environment, and excellent hospitality. The owner was especially warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. You don't feel like you're simply going to a restaurant for a meal -- you feel like you're being welcomed and treated like a guest in a beautiful, warm environment. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the people were truly amazing. Thank you so much to everyone who made this experience so special. I will definitely be coming back! For me, this isn't 5 out of 5 -- it's 10 out of 10!

The interior was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. I'd give the atmosphere around 3/5…read more The salad was the biggest disappointment. The dressing tasted like a combination of horseradish and very strong lemon juice, and it completely overpowered the salad. It really needs another look. 1/5. The meat was okay, but nothing special, around 3/5. The shawarma was also just okay and had a slightly bitter taste, so I'd give that 2/5. Overall, I'd generously give Zadna 3/5. It wasn't terrible, but based on the food, I'm unlikely to come back.