“Honestly my favorite place to eat at UCSD. The food is fresh and consistently great. The falafel is made in-house and fresh. The owner and staff are super friendly too. If I could eat here every day I would lol.Dietary restrictions: All the food/meat is Halal.“
Middle Eastern • $
“This is not a review about the place, but a review about a person that works here. His Name is Raz and let me tell you that this guy will go above and beyond for you. My wife and I were visiting the coffee place next door and lost our keys. We thought maybe we had lost them in the parking lot so we went next door to see of maybe somebody that visited the place next door had turned them in , that's when we met Raz. If the owner personally knows Raz just know that he went above and beyond to try and help us and we hope that if there is some type of employee compensation for his actions because his care, time, and compassion he displayed made our unfortunate situation go alot easier. We are visiting from out of town and I had my wife and 1 yr old daughter. Eventually we found our keys but as mentioned before if it wasn't for Raz our situation would have felt worst“
“This was the best restaurant experience I have ever had. The waiters were very friendly and attentive. Our order arrived on time, and most importantly, the dishes were delicious. I visited the place with my wife, and she was very pleased. As they say, a happy wife equals a happy life.“
“Mashallah, the food is good and deliciousWe had breakfast with them and ordered a Kosi lamp banana, and the food was good and delicious. Also, the meat and chicken shawarma. The meat was 10/10 and the chicken was 9/10. The sister was there and her service was good. Thank you for the welcome.“
“This was amazing! I wish I had took pictures but it was too good to wait.The gyro is so unique, yet the best gyro I have ever had. The orange juice is very good. The service was amazing. Medina was so hospitable. We will be back every time I am in San Diego. Hvala!!!“
Indian • $$
“Wow…this place is blowing up with awesome food and flavors. We tried many options and they were all fantastic. We order chicken and goat sukka, butter chicken, tikka Marsala, veg street noodles (so good we ordered the chicken ones also) butter naan, biryani, rice, white rice, and basmati rice. For appetizers, try the tandoori chicken and chicken 65. Everything including the service was awesome.“
“Amazing food!!! Super buttery and tasty. The chicken Marsala and butter chicken are our favorites with The Garlic Naan which is to die for. We also highly recommend the Mango Lassi. Best Indian food in San Diego. Hands down!!!! The owners are so kind and helpful in choosing and explaining the dishes from the huge selection that they have.“
Middle Eastern • $$
“Alladdin Cafe is famous for Mediterranean food such asKebab, Shawerma, Gyros etc.Prices in this restaurant are a little bit more expensive than other Mediterranean restaurant.I ate shish kebab mix which is includeChicken, Lamb and Beef Kebab with rice, hummus, garlic sauce and tomatoesFor dessert, Turkish Ice Cream andKunafa are perfect.“
“I have been wanting to go here for years and finally had a chance to go with my wife for a Friday lunch. Parking can be a little tough, but there is free street parking and pay lots nearby. The restaurant atmosphere is super cool inside and the wait staff was incredibly friendly. The food was delicious. We got an appetizer platter and loved it. We ate the entire appetizer platter, including extra Pita bread, and almost ruined our appetites before our entrées arrived. The main meals were delicious. I also got the vegetarian platter with 4 different items and different rices.I will definitely go again (next time not on a Friday during Lent so that I can try some of the entrées with meat options). I will also recommend to friends and others.Vegetarian options: Wide variety of vegetarian options with excellent flavor profiles and large, hearty portions.“
“"It all tasted great!" - Quote from my co-review writer my 13 year old little dude.We are basically on a chicken tour of SD during our spring break stay, so we had to hit up DHC. A quick short walk from Pacific Beach - they have indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly and helpful with spice level and the sauces they offer. The food came out quick, and it was good! I ordered one "slider" but it's def. the size of a regular chicken sandwich! I personally love Dave Sauce. I think it is some of the best sauce around! Great job!!“
“Oh what a Humble Spot! Humble Bean Cafe is smooth, sophisticated flavor, with secret menu offerings that tantalize and please the palet. Ask for the rose matcha coffee brewed hot or iced! Great vibes. Bring a laptop and hang with the regulars. Some items sell out too!“
“Alhamdullilah amazing food and amazing people. I recommend them for every Muslim as the food is amazing. The service is excellent and our own people Alhamdullilah. May Allah SWT bless you immensely and I will always be there with my friends and family for great food. JazAllahu khair. With love, respect, and duas! Nayo Ahmadi“
“Wagyu beef and the chicken were really tender and melted in your mouth! Prices are a little steep for a food truck. I had a few items to share: wagyu beef and chicken plate was really good and delicious rice!The lemon cream chop fries were great the first half of the portion, I think I got over with the lemon taste after that, but the breaded chicken on top was great.I also tried the Greek wrap. I felt like it was soggy and had "too much going on outside the wrap" for my taste.Overall, I've had this place twice in a week, I would go again, but I feel that Guy F. From food network really helped put it on the map.“
“Was a toss between 3 and 4 stars but ended up giving 4. Ordered the soltani, chicken kabob, and cucumber yogurt dip. First I thought it was kind of weird for them to give garlic Nan instead of Persian bread but the Nan was tasty. The chicken kabob was very good and tender so I would definitely recommend. The soltani was a different story. The koobahdi was standard and good but the filet was not filet. It literally tasted like carne asada which I have never experienced at a Persian restaurant before. Price point was on the level for the quality of the food.“
“I had been craving Middle Eastern food for a while and saw these guy at the night market event at Mission Valley mall. The food was so fresh and flavorful!I chatted with one of the guys behind the grill how much I had missed my family's cooking. He was very kind and gave me a generously sized piece of (what my family calls) kadaif. If you are ever fortunate enough to find these guys with a fresh batch, be sure to ask for a slice!“
“Excellent Indian food. I've been here several times and the food is consistently good. I highly recommend the Butter Chicken, the Garlic Naan and the Mango Lassi. The prices are fair, the service is good and the place is clean and cozy. My go-to restaurant when I'm hungry and I want to eat good food without waiting.“
“The food is good, however, the portions for the price is a little high. The humus was my absolute favorite, and the salad was good as well. The meat, was not bad, but I’ve had better. Overall, I would definitely give them a second chance. Parking is a little tight, and there’s plenty of seating. Friendly staff, and good food. They also have pizza.“
“Awesome sandwiches and service!! We had Ike’s cater a tray of sandwiches for a co-worker’s retirement and they were a big hit! And the manager was super friendly and service was fast. Wish I had taken a photo of the nice tray they quickly put together but we were so hungry and quickly ate all the sandwiches. Everyone loved the fun names of the sandwiches too. I highly recommend!!“
“My coworker and I came here on a Friday night, I think he had some sort of Groupon. We ordered a ton of things: Masala Vada - Deep fried chana dal patties served with Chutney, Masala Dosa - Dosa stuffed with masala (potato, carrot, peas and onion), Vegetable Biryani - Dosa stuffed with masala (potato, carrot, peas and onion), Malai Kofta - Deep fried balls (koftas) made with potato and paneer are dunked in a creamy spiced velvety smooth curry, Gobi Manchurian - Cauliflower florets tossed in hot chilli and soy based manchurian sauce, Bisi Bele Bath - Rice, lentils, and vegetables cooked with special blend of spices, Onion Naan and Garlic Naan. Food was amazing and I would love to come here again!“
“Updated reviewCame here again a year later and I have to say the food is very good. Had the ox tail soup, curried fried rice, fried dumplings, sweet and sound shrimp, and king Lao chicken. Everything was very good, fresh, and came out quickly. Service is still hectic though.———-I really wanted to give this place a better rating because it is really the only halal Chinese spot in San Diego. The food was ok and the service was ok. But I probably would not come here again.We ordered a few different dishes but many of them tasted the same. The lamb cumin was very different than other lamb cumin I have tried. This one was like doused in cumin powder and didn’t have any red peppers which at other Chinese restaurants always do. The beef soup tasted like pure soy sauce, just full of sodium. The curry fried rice we ordered is not what we got. My friend said last time he came it had a yellow sauce on top, this time was just a normal fried rice dish. Not sure what’s going on there.The place was very busy but the service was fast and felt hectic. The owners really should hire at least one server and not try to do everything on their own. I really hope they can get better because it is a nice spot.“
“Went to this place a couple weeks to catch the happy hour. We've been looking for good indian food since the pandemic and we have found it!! Garry was the best and was attentive to our needs. When the tables started to fill up, he got a bit busy but he would check in and see if we needed anything else. Food was delicious and the MANGOSSSSSS! So good! Try out the happy hour! Will go again. (Side note: The restaurant has a rental hall and it does get a bit loud when they play music but we didn't mind. )“
“LOVED IT! Chicken was so juicy and the medium spice was just the perfect amount of spice! I think the coleslaw was a perfect addition to the sandwich. The fries were also delicious and well seasoned! I would ask for extra sauce though, because it's very good (the sandwich has plenty, but it's great with the fries). I would definitely come again :)“
“We had a nice late lunch here on a Sunday. Friendly service and great food. We both had lamb dishes. One was the Chef Special with sour cherries. The other was a lamb shank with rice. Both were very well prepared. The rice was perfectly cooked and not too moist. I look forward to coming again.“