Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Francisco

"I was treated to a twelve course dinner selected by a friend who selected the menu. Particularly enjoyed the Kalesha, grilled eggplant, falafel pizza..."

Isabel Sanchez

Josh L

La Mediterranee

87/100 (1693 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

"This was my first trip to San Francisco, searched Yelp app and visited here the reviews were really encouraging but experiencing the food here I felt..."

Harsh Tiwari

"We tried the Saffron Chicken Kabobs and the Pomegranate Chicken. Both were excellent. Reasonably priced. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and..."

Gary Snyder

"I came by for dinner on a recommendation on my last night of a vacation. The food is amazing and the staff are so friendly! I loved the chance to..."

Sasha Forbes

"I’m so glad I ate here. The food was phenomenal. The service was attentive and accommodating of my dietary restrictions. I absolutely loved..."

Holly Markert Martinez

"Excellent experience. A friend who grew up in SF recommended this restaurant, calling it a long time gem. We had good vibes from the decor &..."

Teresa Nguyen Underwood

"Very good food and very good service. Ill be back..."

Randy Shirley

"This lovely place has been consistently amazing for at least the 28 years I have been coming here. Yesterday I had a plate and they made a smiley..."

Christie Angelo

"Had the lamb burger yesterday and I was amazed. Staff and atmosphere was equally..."

Jesse Soto

"Very good food and ambience! Service was good..."

Lucky Sehgal Bhasin

"Food was excellent, service throughout the entire process was great and the staff who came onsite were sensational. Thanks a lot guys for helping..."

Vincent Turner

"I wanted to try something different for lunch but I got 30 minutes only. Found this restaurant, checked Google reviews, most of them were positive,..."

Carey

"Very good food and portions! I really liked the Middle Eastern Plate because it has a good portion of lamb and sample of other mini dishes from..."

Derek

"I really enjoy the ambiance of this place and food had never disappointed me. First of the restaurant is on the Fillmore one of the most lively and..."

Аlisa Paludeti

"Great little spot on Fillmore. Food is great, large portions, and reasonable prices. I loved the vegetarian..."

Diana Orlandi

"I can't say enough good things about this Armenian restaurant. The service was outstanding - the waitstaff was attentive without being intrusive,..."

Loke Agettha

"There are few things more pleasurable than a cozy restaurant on a gloomy winter day, and La Mediterre did not disappoint. The Middle Eastern plate..."

Nastassja Kuz

"Excellent food and we were served very quickly. Incredible stuffed dates and wine The chicken with yogurt dressing was..."

Veronica Stefanía Diaz Méndez

"Ome of the most delicious food I have ever tasted! It was such a beautiful place overlooking the street. If it is not too cold, I recommend sitting..."

Fish Stick

"La Med catered our wedding and did an AMAZING job. They are my favorite restaurant, and even off-site the food was just as good. The service was..."

Stefanie Kemper

"Came here for lunch with a friend and shared an absolutely delicious meal. We ordered ⭐Chicken Shawarma salad- fantastic, the chicken was very..."

Andy Akins

Aicha Morrocan Cuisine

87/100 (1676 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome Moroccan Food !🇲🇦 One of my favorite restaurants in SF ! Only problem is finding parking..."

Muhammad Aldacher

"What can I say about this hole in the wall that truly represents what a foodie is in search of and say how it all was captured in this type of visit...."

Hamdy E.

"Excellent Moroccan food… The lamb chops are very juicy and tasty. The tagines are delicious and flavorful. The rice with olives is very..."

Debojyoti Ghosh

"Perfect Moroccan food. Tasty and service is excellent. We ordered couscous and tagini, it was really delicious. Of course we loved the courtesy tea..."

Mahmoud Osman

"What a great place! The food was all delicious, the Mint Tea was the best I've had at a restaurant, and the bread was exactly as it should be. This..."

Alex

"What a wonderful small and eclectic restaurant, with a very Mediterranean decor and vibe that's in a convenient location near the cable car terminus..."

Manfred Arndt

"Server was very friendly. Food was very delicious and comparatively cheap. Big portions..."

Philemon Agyei Yeboah

"Worth a visit. ordered chicken bastilla and lamb tagine. Both were..."

Fatima Zohra Begum (ThereSheGoes)

"Went here seeking a similar cuisine experience to what we had at a Moroccan restaurant in Paris, and wow did this place deliver! Fall-off-the-bone..."

Elizabeth Morrison

"A fantastic little Moroccan restaurant on Polk street. The prices are affordable and portion sizes are hearty. The flavors are really unique and they..."

A K

Tuba Authentic Turkish Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best Turkish restaurant in the city - the food is just so delicious, the staff is super friendly and the environment is just perfect for a..."

Umed Ismatzoda

"Excellent service and amazing food! Had brought a cake earlier for a friend’s birthday and they were on top of it! The mezas are a great start and..."

Keebler Elf

"Easily among the best lamb chops I've ever had and an excellent kunefe. The staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and prompt even though I..."

Erez Powell

"The best TURKISH food in town, hand down. There are so many great dishes to choose from the menu that you need to come back... several..."

Wayne Tran

"Our dinner was delicious. I would highly recommend. The staff was also extremely personable and..."

Jennifer Mager

"Great food and excellent service! The decor and atmosphere is great! Celebrates a birthday for a good friend of ours and they made it very..."

Antonio Maramonte

"Incredible food and exceptional service. Start-to-finish it was a wonderful experience. Must..."

Christian Holmlund

"Except the long waiting time(with reservations) everything was amazing..."

Annie K Akhter

"Delicious food and perfect staff! Ill surely be..."

Imène Boukhalfa

"Great service! Great food! Will say the Lamb Chops were amazing! Highly..."

Cherie Turnwald

"Great authentic restaurant! Delicious food and amazing traditional desert called "kunefe" to die..."

Gokce Dundar Bacio

"Delicious. Especially the puréed eggplant with..."

Mona Bourell

"Truly phenomenal. Food and staff are..."

Kodie Stanley

"Class A++ i know it taste like in turkey ... delicious thx i love it..."

Cihan Ffm

"Wonderful location, great service and food. There were 8 in our party and everyone left happy. We were surprised at how good the Turkish wine..."

Rick Jones

"Great food. Prompt Service. Good location. Great value. (1) decent size menu with a good representation of authentic Turkish food. Mousakka and..."

Satish S

"Food is delicious. Service and vibe are no frills but fine. The Manti special is so good. A bit pricy in my opinion but I’ll be back for the food,..."

Jason Liang

"It was a nice experience in San Francisco to eat delicious Turkish food. The environment and the music on the background is really nice. 100%..."

İrem Çakmak

"This place is a hidden gem. Glad followed the top star reviews on Yelp. Service was great, easy to book and food was out of the world. We were a big..."

Nithya

"We arrived as a large group, last minute reservation. From the service to the food, everything was amazing. So much care! The meze plate is super..."

Neslihan Tas

"Favorites: Meze plate, Walnut deep, homemade bread & Kebab. Nice turkish restaurant with great selection of turkish..."

Mehrnoosh Kh

"Absolutely incredible. I came here with a group of people and we ordered a wide variety of dishes. We got the appetizer platter. A lamb dish, a..."

Tyler Cooper

"I've been a huge fan of Tuba for for a few years now, and I wish there were more restaurants like this in SF. The service is friendly and attentive,..."

Andrew Shu

"All the food we ordered was delicious. Walnut ezme was especially quite good. Turkish tea was a real "Turkish tea" not mix with other countries..."

Sevtap Ozisik

"A decent mediteranian place. (Turkish) I liked it and I will go again, but it was not spectacular. Everyone in our party liked our dishes. ..."

Nick Kapp

Oasis Grill

86/100 (2047 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I got the lamb shawarma. It was a solid meal in all aspects. Fresh and flavorful. Service was top..."

Charlie L.

"Happy to give Oasis Grill a 5 star review! Excellent food! The gyro wrap was delicious and if you're an uncultured American like myself it's..."

Jessica Z.

"Small street-like shop near the Embarcadero in SF. Excellent food , we shared a Falafel wrap and it was all we needed. Plus the door is wide open for..."

P Sand

"The gyro was really good! The ingredients used were fresh and the meat was full of flavor. They even added a little bit of spice within the gyro. The..."

Austin Stewart

"Great food and high-quality Shawarma and sish tawouk. Services pretty quick but the store itself is small. Friendly staff. Hot sauce is a must, some..."

Tareq Ismail

"This place has the best plate in San Francisco, it comes with meat veggies rice bread a huge serving of tzatziki and a lot of love. Staff is prompt..."

Jason

"I love the falafel wrap here. Can't speak to any other item on the menu, but the line out the door every day at lunch pre pandemic gives an..."

Jock Magadini

"One of the few places in the area close to where we stayed that had decent food for eating on the go. My family and I enjoyed everything we ordered:..."

D SAM

"The lamb shawarma was good, but they don’t have a nice place to dine in. Also, I think that, compared to the water front restaurants, it’s..."

Tatiana Castillo

"Not much place to sit, but the Lamb Shwarma really was delicious. The flavors were pretty full. The portion size was perfect for lunch - great stop..."

Joshua Sun

"So I went here and got the mixed plate and it tasted so great. The food was cooked fresh to order and I couldn’t complain about anything. It was so..."

Jamiel Young

"Fast service, yummy Mediterranean food. For $10 you get a very good sized falafel lavash wrap with plenty of veggies. They have a good choices of..."

Mini Rag

"Oasis Grill catered our event for 1000 people with short notice. Everything tasted great and they were easy to work..."

Kimi lee

"The chicken shawarma was great I loved it. Guys, they serve tasty halal..."

Ramin Rahimi

"The Greek salad was made fresh, and was a large portion. However, there wasn't as much flavor as I expect from a Greek salad as the feta didn't have..."

Erik Harris

"Really good kabob place! I bought one kabob and walked to the square nearby and it was so nice :) the portion was large (and I eat a-lot......"

Jieun Kim

La Mediterranee

Wheelchair Accessible

"The bottomless sweet mint tea sets the mood. The wait staff clearly like people. They work hard to provide the patrons with an enjoyable..."

steph barrett

"The food is decent, but this place gets 4 stars because of the location, charming decor and quaint Mediterranean vibe. It is expensive for the food..."

Jackie Truong

"Went there during SF restaurant week and the menu is amazing. The portion was decent and the foods were great. We enjoyed it a lot and will..."

Alan T

"I had a great experience at this Mediterranean spot! The waiter was super nice and even gave me an extra salad when I wasn't sure about the soup. The..."

Aaron N. Brock

"I’ve been in the neighborhood for 10 years and just went to Le Mediterranee for the first time. I had a good experience! During covid they are..."

Alan H

"I’ve been going here my entire life, and the quality has always remained incredible to this day. The lamb lule, chicken Cilicia, and Armenian..."

Heather Rose

"Terrific authentic Mediterranean dishes; enjoyed the scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, and the lamb and chicken with the lavash sandwich-..."

Natalie7

"An SF classic you’ve got to experience at least once. My favorite dishes are the chicken lemon soup and Chicken Cicilia. So yummy! Good vibes too,..."

Alissa Anderson

"Best avgolemono I've had, kibbeh was excellent..."

Ryan Farber

"Absolutely amazing food. Everything is fresh and well seasoned. The service is fast and friendly. Went back and got the vegan mezza spread. Amazing!..."

Sarah Odeh

"Great location, awesome staffs, delicious foods. Very reasonable price. Only one thing I did not like about this place is, you have to go through..."

जि कचि Newa

"This restaurant has a lovely decor and food to match! So far I've only had the pleasure of getting take out, but I will absolutely be back. I had..."

Jonathan Bayani

"Greta food, authentic flavors, nice atmosphere, great service. Generous portions and very affordable. I had the middle eastern plate and it was..."

Mike Dallas

"Great place for some solid Mediterranean food, a comfortable, casual atmosphere, and very nice, albeit slightly slow service (when they are crowded)...."

Christine Mamuad

"Interesting food and good dessert. Will definitely recommend the..."

vijaya rani Singh

"Mediterranean dishes that are fresh, clean tasting, and healthy can be found here. The quality of the food and the presentation makes it special...."

Thomas San Francisco

"Delicious food and good service! The pomegranate chicken is a must and do get the cold yogurt cucumber soup too!..."

Tim Macalino

Goood Frikin' Chicken

86/100 (2390 ratings)

"Good food and friendly service, but a little overpriced, except for the good value desserts. Good with a Groupon, though! The food is tasty all..."

Dan C

"The food is superb, the service not so much. Wait time for food is too long. We had ordered shawarma and a veg platter. Took atleast 25 minutes to..."

Ritika Dahiya

"Best falafel wrap I’ve found in the city yet! Hella tasty, good price, and the dude working at the front was real AF. All wins for me I got the..."

Maggie Stark

"Great rotisserie chicken, shawarma, and desserts. A mainstay of the neighborhood for many years. Love this..."

Adam Gutterman

"I tried the rotisserie chicken platter with fries on the side and I thought it was amazing. Yes it is a little pricey but u would love it either..."

Anam Khan

"This is a solid consistent place. They advertise the chicken but I think they overseason their open flame chicken. The shawarmas are..."

Edgar Bonilla

"Super smooth hummus, hands down the best I’ve had in the city, especially with the warm oil/herb pita. Love the chicken shawarma salad (add feta),..."

Anna Barnwell

"Good food, sercice was okay, but kind of dead inside when we went for lunch. Liked the..."

Ari Lehnen

"I have gotten great food here many times, as we live in the area. Many restaurants are variable, some days they're just a bit off. That's never..."

David Wright

"Great little joint serving up some delicious middle eastern food. Their open flame and rotisserie style chicken was tender and juicy. The pita bread..."

Tina Ling

"I just went there with my team for lunch and the place, service, quality and presentation of food was awesome. The painted murals are exquisite. My..."

Herlindros

"Love this restaurant! The food is delicious and the murals on the walls and ceiling put you in another land. I have tasted almost everything on the..."

Gail Scheirbeck

"The Mansaf was a bit too salty to me but it's still..."

Jin Huang

"I remember the first time I went to this place years and years ago. I was very skeptical by then of any Middle Eastern food place due to growing up..."

Fadi Aqillan

"Tried this place for the first time this past weekend. I got the lamb shawarma with hummus and falafel. BEST FALAFEL I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! I..."

S Rae

"Whole chicken is smaller than I was expecting but the flavors are really frikin good. Loved the large prawn dish and the pita is the bomb as well as..."

Craig Berry

"As their name doesn't suggest, this is a middle eastern restaurant. Great rotisserie and open flame chicken. I also quite like their hummus and their..."

Franck Murialdo

Truly Mediterranean

86/100 (2266 ratings)

"Legendary and iconic. The good vibes and excellent food never ever fails. Been coming here for 30 years. Thank you for good prices, nice service and..."

Ed Cru

"Small shop but amazing Falafel!!! Long time since I ate very delicious juicy big sandwich! With price of 10$ only. My only comment in not putting..."

hadil badani

"very atmospheric place, the food here is delicious, fresh and without food additives. there is not enough place to eat in the restaurant, this place..."

Alisa Lannister

"My friends and I decided to get lunch from here. The falafel wraps were absolutely delicious and so filling. Truly one of the best I've eaten in..."

Divli Bhat

"So yummy and fresh, friendly staff! Highly..."

olivia lopez

"Great experience love it - it is halal حلال..."

Moubachir Silicon Valley

"HUGE fan of this place. As someone who has lives in Israel for a while, it's one of few places that feels like it reflects the sort of little..."

Andrey Kurenkov

"Best falafel I've had. My usual order is the vegetable combo and an order of kefta kabob (no picture) . Generous portions so I can usually have two -..."

Cherie Jalipa-Shirley

"Best falafel this side of the Mediterranean. Crisp exterior. Flavorful. Excellent..."

Jaimi Parsons

"Today was a surprise, I was looking for a Halal restaurant just to get something to keep me going! I had way more than expected. Falafel are out of..."

Mohamed I.E boularas

"Cozy place and good food. Although it could taste a little better, the shawarma was slightly bland. But it was huge for one meal. The falafel was..."

Sankha S Hota

"I have walked into this place after hearing how good their food is!! And guess what! It was a hit! The food the people and they even give me free..."

Amber Webb

"In order to find a better chicken shawarma than Truly Mediterranean’s, you will need a passport. It has been several years since I have been here..."

hosers76

"Food is fast, fresh and service prompt. It's easy to order by app, their website or phone. They charge more if you don't pay cash. Shenanigan chow..."

Doug Brockmeier

"I came to eat yesterday and the shawarma was soo good that I had to repeat again today… Isabel was so kind, she offered us quality… I super..."

Rubert Orozco

"Great mom and pop Mediterranean restaurant with fresh meats and falafel! Reasonable prices in a small and cozy restaurant. I would recommend to..."

Brandon Tran

"Very tasty! Helpful people. I got the deluxe falafel wrap and made it spicy. It definitely has a kick to..."

Robbie Broyles

Hummus Bodega

86/100 (1101 ratings)

Ali Baba's Cave

"So glad I stopped here with the Mission Food tour. Would have never given this place a try. Very basic interior but the food way makes up for the..."

Angie Weinberger

"I have been coming to Ali Baba's Cave for many years and love the shwarma wraps, especially the chicken. If you like it extra spicy, there is a..."

Adam Traveler

"So nice man and very good service , big wrap of shawarma i can’t finish it because is too bic big and low price amazing..."

yassine lakrari

"Love the chicken wrap! It’s just delicious. Give a..."

Amalia Flórez

"Amazing falafel wraps with fries, hummus, peper sauce, and many other goodies. You, will,..."

Daniel Christian

"So good authentic food and fresh! We go here for lunch regularly. There is a ton of room to sit but more than most places In The mission. My fave is..."

andrea rachelle

"There are two particularly great features about Ali Baba's Cave (ABC). The first is that it is open until 11pm. For some reason, the majority of the..."

Guru Khalsa

"Anytime we go on vacation we try and find a place to buy Falafels. While visiting friends in San Francisco, this restaurant was recommended. After..."

Dan B

"Always love it: fresh ingredients, consistent food and I always have to get the Lamb Ohzi platter as well as falafel. Don't let the small exterior..."

Tess Conner

"Huge falafel great dinner! Friendly work staff. My husband and I go here a lot when we want great falafel. I have only had the falafel but they have..."

Cynthia Buell

Bursa

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Had an excellent dinner here with good friends. I got the Samaka Harrah Halibut, which was tender and flavorful. The asparagus was perfectly done..."

William Cheng

"Yummy Hummus so delious We had the eggplant and the halibut for dinner then finish with Turkish coffee and cream..."

Ramona Lee

"Chicken Stroganoff and baklava were delicious and very generous. I was fortunate to arrive a little earlier and be seated, before this cozy and..."

Alex Jr.

"I recently dined at "Bursa," a Mediterranean restaurant, and my experience was generally positive. The appetizer combo plate featured delectable..."

Sam S

"Our group of two couples had a great double date night at Bursa. The ambiance is one of a neighborhood staple with mixed groups all enjoying a nice..."

Alexander Coughlin

"Delicious food, everything on their appetizer platter felt like it had an authentic taste. At the end, I wasn't a great fan of their kebobs but..."

Mahsa Eftekhari

"Just had a late lunch here today, met my Mom and we had a great time here. Staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. Lamb wrap : excellent !!..."

Natalie7

"One of great for Greek or middle eastern food. Or they serve European food with a Greek twist such as stroganoff with rice. The fish such as salmon..."

Allo Cagps

"When I came here I had no high hopes and when I finished my food I was impressed. The place has enough outdoor and indoor seating. The servers acted..."

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"The arugula was very fresh. The salad was simple, but flavorful. The kebabs were well cooked and delicious. Pistachio fried rice was excellent. ..."

Larry Coy

"We went to this Mediterranean restaurant in SF. The ambience is good. There is indoor seating only. There is meter parking available right along the..."

Balaji G.

"Bursa rocks! I love this restaurant and I’ve been going here for years! We have even done our holiday party here! The food is delicious, and the..."

Eve Segasture

"I really enjoyed everything we ordered. The menu isn't overwhelming but offers just the right amount of choice. I felt like every component of the..."

Steve Engle

"Great service. Me and my friend really liked the decorations and the atmosphere. Yanal welcomed us with a smile and took good care of us, made sure..."

Abd Elhadi Murad

"Amazing service, the wait staff is really friendly and attentive. The food had great flavor and the portions were really generous. The restaurant is..."

Sophia Carballo

"Very tasty! Every meal was amazing. We tried halibut with rice and koefte. Portions are great size and prices are acceptable Too. Very yummy. Will..."

mari mari

"Came here today order the combo appetizers was delicious!! Order citrus chicken wrap, chicken kebob, beef kebob, lamb and the mix ground beef and..."

Baby Ng

"Great little place to enjoy some delicious Mediterranean dishes. Good wine selection. Do save room for a bit of dessert, though, the baklava is..."

Joyce Wales

"Amazing amazing food! We got the hummus, falafel, cucumber salad, and shared the chicken stroganoff. We ate as much as our bodies allowed! I don’t..."

Natalia Rezende

Pharaohs Mediterranean Sandwiches

Wheelchair Accessible

"I really like this place. After a concert if I want something open late night This is where I come since they take orders till 2:45am The chicken..."

Stan Horstman

"Delicous koshery. Service with a smile. Open nice and late. I will return everytimw I visit San..."

Jen Campbell

"Great food and customer..."

Güs Salazar

"Best falafel without a..."

Jim Pearson

"We got the King Tut fries because of the superficial similarities to the super fries menu option you see in Tucson. We also got a shawarma wrap and..."

Will Langston

"Tasty Egyptian food in the TenderNob. Affordable prices and nice portion sizes. The lamb and beef shawarma is always a hit in dish form or wrap. And..."

Mario Dos Campollo

"Ordered delivery so no comment about its Atmosphere or service at the restaurant. Food is Ok. If they use better quality material (e.g. beef) I..."

Julian Zhu

"As an Egyptian from New York, we have some of the best restaurants. This restaurant far exceeded expectations. They have delicious Egyptian food made..."

Peter Armanious

"It's been a good decade since I've last had koshari (and it was when I had it in Cairo, Egypt). Finally found a spot and got some. Might not be the..."

Keith Watts

"They make a really delicious shawarma - and it always arrives hot from delivery. The meat is juicy, tender, and flavourful. The garlic sauce is top..."

Brenna Meyer

"I love this little gem. Every time I come to San Francisco I order the beef and lamb Shawarma wrap and it’s always perfect. Great service and..."

Kyle Carnahan

"Great vibe, great food. The owner is super nice and makes the food super fast, and everything tastes great. I've been a few times, and the food is..."

Ronak Shah

"Delicious Egyptian and Mediterranean food Great service I recommend it..."

Akmal Mahmoud

"What an experience it was. Nostalgic, mind and taste journey for the soul. Loved the place. The food was amazing, it definitely took me back to the..."

Essam Abdelazim

"We are going to Egypt in November and have been so curious about the food that we have been seeing on youTube, so we decided to check out an Egyptian..."

Stephanie Green

"What an amazing food. 10/10. So fresh Delicious Rightly priced Great quantity One of best and must visit place in SF. It takes you mentally to..."

Madeeha Khan Yousafzai - TECH Sector Coach (Madi - Mindset Coach)

"Tasty, big choice including vegetarian, open late, good price. The place we were going was closed as it was after 11pm, we had to find another place,..."

Olga Gold

"It is such a cute, cozy restaurant in the heart of SF! Family-owned, great food!!!! Their Gyros (Shawerma) is very authentic! We live in Monterey CA,..."

C Samaha

"Delicious Egyptian food at reasonable prices. Many vegan/vegetarian friendly options. Ordered the Pharaohs Falafel Wrap which had falafels and garlic..."

Divy Vasal

"Thank goodness I read the review before mine. First I got a beef and lamb shawarma / wrap. Then, did another order for Knafeh and Koshari. Hot..."

A C

"Great place for authentic egyptian food. Plenty of indoor seating space. You even have the TV playing Egyptian Arabic music. Also they’re Koshari..."

Diana Nunes

"Great tasting food and prompt service. A little pricey but I loved the unique cuisine offerings such as moolakayeh and rice. I ordered delivery so..."

Asser Moustafa

North Beach Gyros

84/100 (1739 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Super friendly service and the food really exceeded my expectations. I tried their Baba Ganpoush which should really serve as an example on how to..."

Aaron Stuart

"Sultan is the gracious manager of this outstanding Turkish restaurant; always greets me warmly as if we have both known each other for decades ; I..."

Krishin Asnani

"This place has very authentic Turkish food! For an extremely reasonable price, you get so much food and it all tastes..."

Katja Kirtavit

"Generous portions, friendly service. Amazing falafel, incredible gyros (no bad choices here, all of the meats are great), and attentive and welcoming..."

Brian Markman

"Easily the best Mediterranean food in town. Great atmosphere. Very clean. Very friendly service. You can expect to find real hanging gyro, not frozen..."

Sercan Şengün

"Just had a truly excellent meal at NBG. I ordered a Mixed Grill plate and every meat was distinctly delicious. The Lamb Kebab was the highlight, one..."

Chester Englander

"Nice food, very tasty. Friendly service. Awesome pita bread and good, strong Turkish Mocca. Thanks a..."

Folkard Asch

"Made a take out order to take a chicken gyro plate to the beach; highly recommend!! Love the portion of the food for the price in SF, it’s hard to..."

Siya Bedi

"It has good ambiance. There are a lot of delicious Turkish food. I am shocked. I suggest here extremely. It is a very clear place. Service is very..."

Talip Tarhan

"Love the whole North Beach Gyro approach to food and customers. The Greek/Turkish dishes are huge. The taste and flavor even better. The tea is..."

Eddie Valadez

A La Turca

84/100 (1051 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service, delicious food and they are usually pretty consistent. Unfortunately, the meats were overdone on my last visit and quite dry. Solid..."

Nasim Mansurov

"This is a good Turkish restaurant. The food si good, the ayran is good and the staff is nice. I recommend this restaurant if you want to eat good..."

Morgan

"If you're looking for an incredible Turkish restaurant with delicious, halal food, look no further than A La Turca! From the moment you walk in,..."

Fet

"Iskander kebap is good. New to Turkish cuisine, I appreciate the combination of meat, tomatoes and cubed bread which make for a balanced meal with..."

Joe Lee

"This is very good place turkish foods are very delicious but sometimes there is no turkish tea and there is a big guy his name is burak he is so..."

EMRE ONUR APPLE

"Some of the best Iskender kebap in the city. Authentic Turkish food. Friendly..."

Scott Hallman

"Great customer service and staff are very attentive and making sure you enjoy your meal. The la Manchu is great and bread is nice and crispy. The..."

Sam K

"Love this place I’ve been here many times nd still discovering new dishes , great food healthy , and well presented , and of corse I can’t leave..."

Zied Chebbi

"A great tucked away spot you never knew about. That's house I'm going to remember this place. Menu had soo many yummy items, I ended up going with..."

Adam Adv3nturous

"We had a terrific dinner here last night! We had the hummus, the lahmacun and the beyti kebab, kunefe - all delicious. Their bread, which they make..."

David England

"Great tasting food, nice atmosphere and decor, polite and prompt customer service, and reasonable prices. Was a little surprised that their Shepard..."

Asser Moustafa

"Food here tastes exactly like in turkey. Especially the lahmacun was really well done. The Künefe wasn’t as sugary as the original Turkish ones..."

Melissa S. Kaya

"Excellent Turkish cuisine. The kofta plate, pides (cheese boat-shaped pies) are a must. The baklava is always fresh, the rice pudding delicious and..."

Jonathon J

"Good Turkish restaurant. Good selection of classic dishes, all freshly prepared. Apart from kebabs, they also have a stuffed pastry selection (pide)..."

Paul Chan

"We were welcome during NeighborWorks CLI conference. Thank you for sharing your delicious food. The service was fast and excellent. Must try..."

Diana Ramirez

"So far, this was the best Turkish food we’ve had in California. The iskender plate was our..."

Zain Mehdi

"Great service and great food!!! Everything is on point and A+++!! Highly..."

Edward Moises

"The Gozleme was absolutely delicious (spinach and feta). The woman who served us gave us all the tips for travel to Turkey, and treated us to Turkish..."

Max Stephenson

"Delicious food and lovely staff. At our request Mina shared some great tips on places in Turkey to..."

Sasha Hazelton

Anar Restaurant

"I love a good persian food and when I go to a persian restaurant I like to feel like I'm in a restaurant back home. The anar restaurant atmosphere is..."

Top 10 Farsi (‫۱۰ تا از‬‎)

"Good Persian food. Very polite staff. Liked the kababs. Shole zard wasn't quite what I expected, it was syrupy. Will try the ice cream next..."

Bikram

"First time trying authentic Persian food. This restaurant did not disappoint. Wish the service was..."

Frank Feng (4sofnature)

"Stumbled on this spot after a night at the Bay Bridge Inn. Best kebab I’ve ever had. Friendly staff. Packed for lunch. Check out this family..."

Vince Prep

"Good food, decent price, high quality ingredient and Mom's quality stew! And 5 star service! Coming from a..."

Al Nazari

"Best experience we had so far in Persian restaurant out side of Iran. Staff are so so friendly. They really care about their customers. on Friday..."

Nazanin B

"This a rather decent Persian restaurant. It's not a very traditional place. The food is pretty healthy and not overly fatty. The staff are very..."

Daniel Bahmani

"Rare neighborhood Persian find with friendly service and delicious food at reasonable prices. I highly recommend the roasted eggplant appetizer,..."

Greg Bybee

"The service is great and very friendly and the food is absolutely delicious! I'm a big fan of the lamb and eggplant dish that is so tender and..."

Jake Ellison

"My friends and I went here a couple of times and each time the food was very delicious. Their Ash-e-anar (the pomegranate soup) is very different..."

vidhya lakshmi

"Identical Persian cuisine with handful of delicious food, desert and drinks. I always order "Kebab with rice" when I go to every Persian restaurant..."

Mohsen Ghafari

"The best Persian food in SF area. More importantly, amazing people running this restaurant. A united family of kind, hospitable and caring people. I..."

Hooman Banaei

"Stopped by for lunch around late afternoon and was greeted by a very pleasant Lady. We were a party of three and very hungry. Ordered Dulmeh and..."

Majid Mahani

"Slow moving but worth the wait. We had the Fesenjan, which is easy to mess up by making too tart or pasty; it was perfectly made with moist chicken..."

Sean

"All of our order were up to the expectations! I'm pretty sure the place is personally run by the owners, so expect a VIP service. A must go for all..."

Ma. Teresa Binghay

"This place hit the spot! Amazing persian food, so delicious and fresh tasting.Have tried several meals and appetizers and all have been excellent, we..."

Mona Behrang

Sababa

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"We catered from them last month and we had an amazing meal! When I initially contacted them, they were extremely helpful in helping me order the..."

alejandra corbella

"Driving by and notice good amount of foot traffic in this place so I stopped to give it a try, got the pita falafel it was around $14. It was..."

Shuaib I.

"Delicious food and friendly staff! The falafel bowls and pitas here are tastier than any you can find in the city. The ingredients are top quality..."

Eric

"Got the half chicken half falafel bowl, it comes w hummus, and a choice of 3 sides for around $15. Soooo filling, fresh and delicious. 12/10, highly..."

Grace Gong

"Ordered catering from Sababa for an event and they exceeded all expectations. The food was fantastic, everyone raved about it, multiple people asked..."

Matt Ross

"The beet salad is very good, the kabob is also good, they have a lot of good seemingly healthy options that tastes quite good, i would recommend the..."

Mina Louis

"This little spot has fantastic lunch options. Everything is flavorful, from their sandwiches to the rice bowls. Plenty of vegan options, super sweet..."

Daniela Nuñez Zurita

"Their falafel pita sandwich and chicken salad bowl are out of this world! Super fresh ingredients, and tons of flavor in their salads (definitely try..."

Nikita Patil

"I ordered a half chicken and a half falafel. you can choose three different salad. I think its portion is adequate. I love grilled chicken than..."

Anna su

"Great place! Music sucks but it’s mostly take away. I had falafel pita sandwich ($10), was balanced and tasty. They serve it in special boxes that..."

Anna Sokol

"I was pleasantly surprised when I ordered from this place. Food was delivered in under 30 minutes and was pretty good! Perfect portion..."

Nikki Ahmadi

"Really solid place in the financial district! Super fast like chipotle and quality beyond chipotle. Came at noon with no line really. Food: I got a..."

Jenny Xu

"Sababa offers a lot of delicious Mediterranean food. I got the falafel bowl + pita bread ($1) which was around $15 in total. There wasn't a long wait..."

Nimalen Sivapalan

"Great Mediterranean cuisine, $12 for a fully loaded pita sandwich falafel. Huge serving and quick! I’d come back and get a bowl with a pita 🥙 on..."

Luiz Cent

"I needed a bunch of high-quality fresh pita for a party and Sababa fulfilled that with aplomb...."

Benny Johnson

"Quick service, healthy, and tasty food. Probs are a small for the..."

Eric Perret

"Among the best falafel wraps I have ever had! This place is a custom wrap kinda place where you add what you want to, in the wrap. Options of falafel..."

Harikrishna Ramakrishnan

Yumma's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got the lamb skewer plate. Service was good, food was up quick. I enjoyed the meal! Good flavor and the hummus was fresh . . . But I had a big..."

Emmanuel Hele

"I tried Mediterranean Plate and some bowls. All are delicious. The first time I haven't noticed a cozy backyard. It's a great place to relax! Thank..."

Mary P

"Had the chicken shawarma plate. Huge amount of food and a great price. Every was fresh and delicious. The two guys behind the counter were very..."

Ryan Thrower

"I tried their falafel sandwich (wrap) and it was the best. My mom and friends tried both their chicken and beef shawarma and said they were so..."

Yusser

"EXCELLENT food!!! I was craving a kebab and stumbled onto this place. I got the sampler with a chicken and lamb kebab. I was floored by the baba..."

Hallie Mayo

"Lamb is great, but the tri-tip is very..."

John Z

"We’ve been coming to Yumma’s for years. We live in New York now but always make a stop here when we return. The kofte plate is our favorite,..."

Adil Majid

"My favourite Mediterranean place! The owner is pretty nice and the food is solid and relatively..."

Chun Li

"Have eaten at this place since 2001. Best schwarma in SF I swear. I loved it a smidgen more when they had lamb, but now they succumbed to the popular..."

werefox444

"Great gluten free options. Delicious. Highly recommend the schwarma..."

Marjorie Walker

"At this very moment, I am devouring a delightful falafel/hummus/tahini wrap from Yumma's. This is my first, but definitely not my last Yumma's..."

Matt Savage

"Some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. Extremely tasty, salty and sour. Be sure to buy/bring a..."

bluubonic

"The staff were nice and helpful in avoiding allergies. Went in for dinner and got a bowl. The food was ok. The rice in my bowl was kind of..."

Kayla Zimmerman

"Lovely falafel. Very friendly people. Beautiful..."

Colin Nielsen

"Authentic food just like home great service awesome garden area to friendly..."

Ammre Barakat

"Quick and delicious food! So fresh, so good. A bit salty..."

Elizabeth Morrison

"So entirely delicious and unique. Def going back!..."

E.M Bonanno

"Thank you very much to the gentleman I spoke to about my Door Dash order. Like a hungry lunatic, I noticed an incorrect address after I placed my..."

T. Goda

Halal Wings Plus

83/100 (7240 ratings)

"Best halal burgers in the Bay Area. Meat quality in the burger is unrivaled locally. Crazy fries are also very tasty. Wings taste good, size are a..."

Siyam Hossain

"The food was tasty and price was reasonable. We got half price for the chicken..."

Al Amin

"Hands down best burgers and wings. Strongly recommend...."

Shahril Rahmat

"Love the wings here but I'm bummed that they've been out of the Garlic Parmesan wings for days...what..."

Mary Ann Jones

"Excellent I was visiting from Boston the staff was amazing and the Mango Habanero Wings (all 20 I ate) was..."

Paulo Paris

"Hands down best Halal burger ive ever had. Definately coming back before i..."

Aarif Suleman

"Best wings I've ever had, plus very friendly..."

Karey Boerst

"Great food and amazing staff. Service was quick..nice place to eat in the..."

Muhammad Ahmed

"Da best halal burgerand the spicy wings in da bay. Great service n nice..."

Zakir Azam

"Really good wings and burgers. Highly recommended if in the..."

Mansoor Shafqat

"Beef Burgers are the bomb!!! Very nice and friendly..."

Raahim Saleem

"Good food with great service & no doubt 100% friendly staff..."

Shaikh AB

"i love the bullsay burguer and the wings original flavor.. thay are the..."

Jose Rafael Us Dzul

"Alright the wings they’ve got here are solid. Area the shop is located in is pretty nasty but the food is worth it. Good luck finding street..."

Saood

"The wings are fire!!!! I ran into this place by accident and I can never turn down an opportunity to eat some wings so I gave it a shot. I was shook..."

Chicano Latino

"Amazing playlist, the wings were so good, I got the garlic ones because I was scared of not being able to handle the spice but I didn’t find it..."

Rim Chebbaki

"We got the combo for 2 - garlic parmesan and BBQ. Absolutely phenomenal flavour, I've never had wings with flavours this good anywhere before. This..."

Jamie Edwards

"Late night location for dinner which stays open late. Many different sauces for the wings from mild to very spicy. They have a good selection of..."

Teck Boon

"Visited Halal Wings Plus for some of the tastiest, spicy and crunchy wings!! We tried the Original Spice wings and the Honey Garlic wings. Both were..."

Ammarah Badat

"i loved the wings here, it's pretty convincing and it's a way better alternative to wingstop. Definitely give this place a try if you don't know what..."

Jesua Sarmiento

"Really great wings. Got the 2 person combo delivered and they did an excellent job packing it. Fries were well packed. Got the Cajun and Original..."

Omar Waqar

"The best wings you'll ever have!!! I tried the spicy lemon pepper *chefs kiss*. it was spicy, tangy, juicy, comes with a side of..."

Fidah Khan

"Food was so delicious. We got 2 different types of wings and tenders for the..."

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