Middle Eastern Restaurants near Irvine, CA

“Lunch is $25.99 plus Hot Tea: $5.90; you only could order 4 dishes at a time and then “going on forever”, however, you should not have left-over, otherwise, a fine, I assumed. A few choices only available for dinner price($32.99). We ordered Skinny Dipping Cow; Karubi In Tokyo; Tried N True(Bulgogi, Tasty); Daa Pae Pork Belly; Surfin Shrimp(each order has 4 pieces); Winnie The Poohs Sn; Eight Firing Arms(spicy octopus, each order has 2 pieces). We enjoyed Bulgogi, shrimp and octopus more than others. Service was good and responsive.“

“The quality of the food is similar to a steakhouse with quarter of the price. They grill everything fresh as you ordered it. It’s absolutely delicious! We ordered Steak and shrimp plates. The even ask you how would you like your steak cooked. The tender steak and the grilled shrimps we got was the best that I’ve ever had. Nice and clean restaurant with a big heated patio that they could be used for private events. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.“

“Better than Halal Guys. Yeah I said it. Go taste for yourselves.“

“The Kabob Shop never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Big shoutout to Rayna for her amazing customer service—she was super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!“

“The food is the best thing that happened to Irvine. It is fresh, crisp, clean eating. Thank you and keep it up!“

“Just so happen to be in this area decided to give this spot a try. I’m glad I came and will definitely return in the future. The food looks and tastes fresh with just the right amount of each ingredient. The portion was slightly more than expected but I’m a big back so no worries there. Jose was awesome and explained the menu since it was my first time. I got the San Diego with lamb/beef meat choice and it was delicious not dry and full of flavor!Overall I loved everything!!!“

“Best food I’ve had in a long time!!“

“Been coming here for years for lunch with co-workers. Come here once in a while with my wife for dinner. The place had a kind of Parisian bistro atmosphere in the evenings. There are many Persian delights on the menu, but I come for the Fesengen. Service is always friendly and excellent. Sometimes I call it in and pick it up on my way home to eat at home.“

“Un buen servicio y la comida rica“

“Authentic Palestinian food prepared by a lovely Palestinian family. My favorites were the kousa makhshi, which is stuffed zucchinis cooked in a yogurt sauce, and the tabbouleh. Loved the kousa so much, ordered an extra one to take home. The service was incredible and they included complimentary pickled veggies. We drove hours to get here and it was well worth it.“

“Amazing spot with best falafel in USA“

“BEST BEST EVERYTHING!!!!

I cannot say enough good things about Ikram Grill. The food was absolutely perfect — clean, delicious, well-prepared, and served warm just the way it should be. Every bite was full of flavor and clearly made with care and pride. The portions were incredibly generous; there was so much food that we happily took some home with us, and it was just as good later.

The service was beyond perfection. Truly outstanding. The employees were attentive, kind, professional, and welcoming from start to finish. They made us feel genuinely taken care of, not rushed, not overlooked — just appreciated as customers. Anything you could possibly want from an eatery or restaurant, Ikram Grill had it to offer.

This kind of work is not easy. It’s hard work, demanding work, and yet they make it look effortless. That alone speaks volumes about the people behind this place and the standards they hold themselves to. The care, consistency, and effort show in every detail — from the food to the service to the overall experience.

No one asked me to write this review. I’m doing it entirely on my own, and I’m truly happy to do so. Ikram Grill deserves the recognition. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. I will absolutely be back and will gladly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and exceptional service.“

“Great and Tasty Halal Food in town.“

“I’ve been going there many times, and yesterday I saw a girl on the line that I’d never seen before The amount of respect and kindness she showed me was unbelievable She told me I looked really pretty explained everything to me and made me feel so special Even when my card kept declining she stayed patient talked to me and offered solutions Honestly the way she treated me was amazing and I really hope I get to be helped by her again next time I go and I’m really sad that I didn’t get to know her name but overall she had two braids💕“

“)O( best falafel best babaganoush best tabouli best wraps everrrrrr )O(“

“this is the best place in the US, in the past 25yrs we finally find a place has the best taste we were raised on.. very fresh, it was ordered for shipping, we didn't have to add any syrup, we just heated up for a little and I can say the neighborhood not only our house smelled knafeh.. thank you so much, we tried the hareseh also very fresh and tasty... can't wait to try the Helbeh and Warbat.. 😍😍😍“

“Great dinner, our server was excellent! Loved the guitarist.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I visited Papa K in California and it was such a great experience! The Egyptian food is absolutely delicious – authentic, flavorful, and feels just like home. 😋 The portions are very generous, and the prices are really affordable, which makes it even better. The service was excellent; the staff were so kind, welcoming, and always smiling, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for real Egyptian cuisine. I’ll definitely be back! ♥️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ زرت مطعم Papa K في كاليفورنيا وكانت تجربة أكثر من رائعة! الأكل المصري عندهم لذيذ جدًا – طعمه أصيل ومليان نكهات وكأنك في مصر بالظبط. 😋 كمان كميات الأكل كبيرة جدًا والأسعار مناسبة وفي متناول اليد، وده بيخلي التجربة أحلى وأحلى. الخدمة ممتازة؛ الموظفين في منتهى اللطف والترحاب، ودايمًا بيستقبلوا بابتسامة، وده بيخلي الجو دافي ومريح. بجد أنصح أي حد عايز يجرب الأكل المصري الأصيل إنه يزور المكان، وأنا أكيد هرجع تاني ♥️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Good portions and good food and reasonable prices with friendly service“

“The food was INCREDIBLE! Very large portions and fresh, healthy choices for all ages. We will definitely come here regularly after our first visit!“

“Yes and yes! Great menu! Will be back!“

“I highly recommend that you stop to eat here whenever you can. Amazing five star food. Staff is amazing, welcoming and friendly and helpful. Amazingly clean restaurant too. You will not be disappointed unless you pass them by and don't stop in.“

“Great workers great food 10/10“

“Easily one of Orange County's crown jewels. The food, customer service, and overall environment are very welcoming and always incredible. Always consistent excellence. Thank you.“

“I highly recommend that you stop to eat here whenever you can. Amazing five star food. Staff is amazing, welcoming and friendly and helpful. Amazingly clean restaurant too. You will not be disappointed unless you pass them by and don't stop in.“

“Excellent Excellent Excellent….. i am from dubai been in canada for about 10 years, was visiting disneyland here in LA. Found this gem of a place late at night…….last time i had a shawarma like this in 10+ years was back home. Amazing service as well. Thanks guys.“

“Very tasty, authentic, good portions, and best of all, made fresh. I tried the tabouli, lahmajun, Adana & chicken kebab combo, kufteh (kibbeh), zaatar manaish, hummus, and knafe. All were great. My favorites were the tabouli, kebabs, knafe, manaish, and hummus.“

“Most welcoming people with delicious food. Couldn’t go wrong with anything on the menu. We tired this place to beat the crowds at Disney land and honestly had a much better and wholesome experience at this restaurant than anything we could have gotten at DL. Thanks for the food and experience. Would love to come here more often but unfortunately we are visiting from the east coast. Highly recommend!!!“

“‏طعم ليس له مثيل على وجه الأرض أطيب الشورما في العالم كلها من لم يجرب شاورما لوكا لم يأكل شاورما من قبل👌👌👌👌👌👌 كل يوم يأتي جديد فاعلم أنه يوجد شاورما على الفحم في شاورما لوكا كن من عشاق الشاورما فسوف تكسب أطيب شاورما في العالم عندما تجرب شاورما لوكا 360 يوم شاورما على الفحم يعني لحق حالك يا كبير جيب العيلة ويلا خلينا نروح على شاورما لوكا أحلى موظفين به وأحلى شباب أحلى معاملة الله يوفقه ويفتحها عليه ويعطيه حتى يرضيه ويبعد عنه كل عيون البشر يا رب العالمين💛💛💛💛💛💛“

“Definitely the chicken. I like the choices of sides too. I have to try the rest. I hope we get one in our area, Cypress or Cerritos.“

“Very good kebab wraps ( falafel or beef/lamb with salad. The garlic aioli was pretty delicious and tasty too. Staff are friendly and helpful.“

“What a gem of a restaurant, the quality is clear the second you see the food. The taste is fresh and the bowls are so colorful and nutritious. Great value for the generous portions also. Top not service- my go to restaurant for lunch! Also Rotisserie Chicken is great to pick up for dinner and take home to my family!“

“The food is quality service is great. I will come back for sure.“

“Don’t like the fact they raised the prices, but the food is still the bomb though!“

“In the haystack of Anaheim, Sarkis is the needle you look for.

It may take many baklava places to try, but Sarkis is the premier choice. Baklava melts in your mouth, made with tradition, soul, and love, not what you usually get with any other Arabic pastry shop. The workers never hesitate to help, and are always great with recommendations.

Many shops have dry sweets, but Sarkis always packs with favor and moisture. If a blue moon appears to not like Arabic sweets, Sarkis also has Western-style pastries that are just as yummy.“

“muy buena atención de Natal ~ Brasil 👍“

“Pretty good, but kind of overrated.“

“I haven't had too many shawarmas in my life but this was so good. It didn't have too many ingredients but it was tasty! The chicken was soft and it was really good in the soft pita. I had to get one the next day somewhere else just because of it lol“

“Eager to please staff, delicious food (try everything) served family style, loved how the hot water with lemon is served. Perfect for dates family get together’s or whatever else you have going on. Don’t be in a rush. Enjoy the casual vibe.“

“I first ate at The Halal Guys on the street in Manhattan and immediately counted it as one of my go to places to eat. The red sauce adds the right kick to the combo platter, which is almost a two-meal entree. Great portions, great flavors, and worth the fair price.“