SAJJ Mediterranean (Irvine)

These wheet balls are not CousCous!!! Couscous are small yellow grains…
You specifically mention the piripiri sauce on the side: why do you put it on the food?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup

Very fresh food and staff was very friendly - mint lemonade is my new fav

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fresh, delicious food! The flavors are pronounced and delicious, the ingredients are fresh, and the lentil soup is fantastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup, Salad, Hummus, Pomegranate Chicken

Fast, efficient service with 2 meat options within chicken besides others. The pomegranate chicken is our favorite. You can mix and match the options including pita or bowls or rice. Plenty of sides and flavors. We like their spices. Staff is very friendly. Every order comes with a side of lentil soup at no cost. Good options of falafel and pita bites for kids. Good place for lunch. All options halal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup, Hummus, Chicken Shawarma, Pomegranate Chicken

Great Mediterranean food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SAJJ Mediterranean offers a fantastic dining experience with their specialty in build-your-own bowls, allowing you to tailor your meal exactly how you like it. You can choose from a variety of fresh ingredients including bases like rice or greens, proteins such as grilled chicken or falafel, and an array of toppings and sauces that add flavor and richness to each bowl. This approach not only caters to different dietary preferences and needs but also ensures every meal is personalized and satisfying. The atmosphere at SAJJ is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a healthy meal on the go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vegan friendly options. California-grown ingredients. Reasonable prices especially with the automatic side of lentil soup.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel

Good food, excellent service and prices are reasonable too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup, Chicken Shawarma

Yesterday it was my first time here and my experience was amazing, the falafel wrap was incredibly delicious and mint lemonade was also so tasty , as a Middle Easterner from Jordan I can tell this Falafel taste is simply unbeatable, it’s got that authentic flavour, I’ll definitely come back here whenever I come to the beach area

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place. Good portions, fresh and filling food. The lentil soup is wonderful, as are the fries and falafel. Another place I happened in when the place was intending to go was closed. I now make it a point to get takeout or delivery and it's always great. Very friendly and helpful staff when I first visited and great options. Tumeric rice, falafel, chickpeas, fries, soup, it's all excellent! And very fair price (cheaper than other similar style restaurants). Highly recommended for a filling and healthy meal.

Parking: Sometimes it gets busy but never too much of a walk for parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup, Soup, Falafel

First time here although I’ve been living in Irvine since 2016. Got the falafel bowl and it was great! Very similar concept to Cava in that you basically create your own bowl. Nice large falafels and not too crunchy / overfried. Will definitely be back!

Only thing about this place is they close super early and they aren’t open everyday which is why it took me so long to try this place.

1/5 Star. Service was terrible

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Came here at a super off peak time. No one was there, friendly staff. The place looks spacious and clean. The food was out displayed so I was able to pick what I wanted.

Unfortunately, the food was a hit and miss.

The lentil soup was delicious.

But the chicken pita was meh. The sauce was great. The hummus was great. The chicken didn't have much flavor and it was cold. Also the pita bread itself was cold and hard so the entire pita wrap definitely isn't want the quality I'm accustomed to.

My kid ordered mac and cheese. She took a couple bites and didn't like it. She said it tasted weird. But the pita chips that came with the mac & cheese.... omg, those were awesome.

So it's really a hit and miss.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup

Good food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Chicken shawerma wrap and Falafel wrap not authentic like back home.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel