“Updated final review after a year same authentic pakistani food taste same 10/10 service. I don't understand what's all those 1star reviews about. Very friendly staff reasonable price fresh food always. ? ? ?.Can't find a single thing about to complain about in whole year almost.“
“Ended up trying the chicken wrap. It was hefty with a lot of chicken which I loved! The veggies that come in the wrap were to tangy for my liking and they wilted a lot because of the heat of the chicken. I will have to modify for my taste when I order again. But next time for sure I am trying the kabobs. I love this place! And as others have said, the owner is so nice and personable!“
“First time trying Dave’s. We had Abby take our order and she was great!Kid-friendliness: Great place for families to eat out. Music playing is also very pg-13.Wheelchair accessibility: Alot of tables available for wheelchair accessibility.“
Uzbek •
“We are not immigrants, we are not Russians or Ukrainians. We are Americans and we were referred by Karimov Foundation it was the first time we ever tried Uzbekistan Food. It’s my to go place since then. Would recommend spend your money in here rather than some fast food places.Thank you guys for tasty food.“
“Decided to give it a try and did not disappoint. Such a good price for how amazing the food was. I was told 10 minutes, 10 minutes later as I was about to exit my car, one of the workers walked out in the rain to hand me my food. Amazing food and amazing service:)“
“It was okay. I'd recommend the meat grills, however, which they cook in front of the restaurant. The pictures they have on the menu are not the same esp for the sides. I thought treatment wasn't as friendly towards females at least my experience of it. No ice for drinks.“
“I came here with my family, the food was delicious, I highly recommend Tikka Kabab, Chopan/Shepherd Kabab, Kabab Kobida and the original Uzbeki Palaw. Prices are fair and staff were super respectful and friendly.Environment can be improved.“
Persian/Iranian • $
“We were in the area and l noticed Essy's Kabob. Knowing my better half likes Mediterranean type of food I suggested we try it for lunch. When we got there we were greated by a couple of the employees and asked if it was our first time there. We were then explained what the menu items were and told what was most popular. We both decided on the chicken kabob and found a table. A short while later we were brought some warm and tadty pita bread. A short time later our chicken kabob plates should up with basmati rice, hummus, and fresh grilled pepper and tomato. The chicken was very good, tendor with great flavor. The rice, hummus and vegetables were equally as good and tasted very fresh. All in all it was a good choice and good meal. Friendly, helpful staff and reasonably nice dinning area. Looked like they do a fair amount of catering as well. Definitely worth trying.“
“We came here on a whim since we were driving into the area. I'm so glad that we chose this mom&pop location opposed to the other korean restaurants nearby.The parking situation is a bit awkward, it isn't located in the best area but it's fine as long as you find a spot right in front of the building. Upon arriving, there were only two other parties which indicated that they weren't really busy. We sat down with big appetites, so we were ready to try out different dishes. It seemed like there was just a wife and husband behind the counter and kitchen. It was a very friendly atmosphere and it was almost like being at home.Everything that we ordered was absolutely delicious and filled us up. Next time, I would order the gochujang sauce on the side since it made the wings a bit soggy after a few minutes. There were so many sides that it filled up the entire table. I love how there was unique banchan that I never had before which made the meal taste even better. I would definitely recommend this place!“
“Everything I've tried here is fantastic. They give you very generous portions for a great price! Super nice people who own and run it. Even after moving farther away we still drive to get it! All their hummus flavors are delicious, such a cute hidden gem!“
“Nice ambiance, very hospitable staff and good service, we ordered Chole bhature, aloo tikki, shahi paneer (shredded) and veg biryani the food was fresh and exceptionally tasty, sesame naan was very soft, sweet yogurt drink was perfect, in all a very good Indian/pakistani restaurant, I strongly recommend this restaurant “
“One of the best afghan food restaurant. Nothing fancy it's a small place, if you're looking for an authentic and fresh food made to order this is the place to go. The owner is very friendly and great service. This was my 2nd time here both times I was very impressed with the quality of the food and their customer service.“
“My family tried Samosas, tacos, spicy and non spicy, loaded fries, manchurian love noodles, and last but not least the Mango Lassi. Everything was absolutely delicious!! Ive never tried Mango Lassi. There's is superb! The gentlemen working were very kind and courteous. We will 100% be back. If you want to try Indian food but don't know where to start! Start here!!!“
Halal • $
“Great Afghani food. Seen it at the stop light so I decided to try for dinner. The best Afghani food in Sacramento. I ordred the Combo kaboob plate, salad and hot tea. I normally do not order chicken as most restaurant chicken is dry. All very good! Chicken was not dry. Beef was wonderful rice was very fluffy. Tea was nice and hot!Parking: 4110 Manzanita shopping center left of SafewayCarmichael“
“I wanted to try authentic, traditional Palestinian food to show my solidarity with their people's struggle for freedom. I was visiting my sister in Sacramento, and she recommended Basha Taste of Jerusalem. They start you off with complimentary fresh baked flat bread and olive oil which tasted divine! We ordered the "Mansaf" lamb and chicken dish, and the "Maqluba" upside-down chicken and rice dish. It was absolutely phenomenal! The portions are very generous and we had lots of left overs to-go that tasted just as great the next day. I loved the interior décor and the staff were very friendly. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town to try more dishes that are not common at generic "Middle Eastern / Mediterranean" restaurants.“
“Caution ⚠️ the mild is HOT ? & the HOT is the devils! ?. For the majority of people the mild will be the ideal balance between flavor & heat. For the brave souls who dare to try the hot & up! God bless lol yes the hot is only their mid level. They have 2 levels higher & the last one you have to sign a waiver!? all in all the food is definitely delicious! The fries are amazing! The Mac & cheese is MID nothing special but the sliders & the rub (medium) is smacking lick your fingers good! Didn't try their slaw.“
“First, its Halal joint per the people who answered, so that is pretty valuable in itself because if you have religious dietary restrictions it can be challenging, at least in my experience. Excellent food, great portions, the recipes are simple and very good. Tried their signatures. Highly recommend- there is a lot of value in what you pay for one dish, this is a good place to support now days you pay more for a shrinking amount but this place gets you like at least 2.5 times and the price is quite reasonable. I got their spaghetti and meat ball and their cajun pasta. Looking forward to trying other dishes and supporting this small joint. If you like Pasta and you like leftovers this is a great place and because its so affordable I just meal prepped tomorrow's meals too which makes it convenient. Biggest thing is since its priced so well you can really go to town and order like 3 or 4 of their signatures and do not have to eat too much of one so it makes the meal experience way better because you can add a few spoons of each and all together you can have that for a few days, kind of a meal hack im leaving in here for others, if you think about it, makes sense a lot of food initially which will last you a few more days therefore you get the value and bunch of meal prep, EZ. They also offer make your own pasta which is cool. Great idea, Good execution.“
“I went today after a long day at work looking for a halal pizza place and I don’t regret it at all. I was blown away by how good the pizza tasted. Not only that, the place was so clean which is very unexpected for a family business and I was treated with kindness and warm hospitality by the staff, and they were very friendly and attentive. Their pizza always has a lot of toppings and you couldn’t find anything like this at regular fast food restaurants. I’m definitely coming back next time I’m craving pizza!“
Uzbek • $
“Bomb fast food spot! It's worth going anywhereLarge assortment of different flavors of shawarma. We have lunch regularly and they are all very tasty! A minute of patience and a fantastic shawarmaThe size is huge, very filling and tasty.For lovers of good Shawarma, this is simply a feast for the stomach. Rahmat KhozhakaParking: Free parking“
“I wish I would have taken pictures of my food but I doubt they would have done this review any justice. I ordered the chicken gyro, chicken Philly and a lamb/steak Philly via phone call and the person (male) taking the order was pleasant and articulate enough to understand him. He repeated the order back to me twice and asked if I wanted to make my food spicy and then made sure he had it down right and gave me an estimated wait time of 15. I got there 20 minutes later and my food was ready and I was immediately welcomed with a smile and a courteous “hi, are you here for pickup? “. I’m so surprised the place was empty and I was a bit scared that maybe it wasn’t a good sign but when I went in the car and opened my food I was pleased at how big my portions were meaning there was plenty of meat and chicken on my gyro so I know I wasn’t being ripped off like in other places where they give you 5 pieces of lamb or steak for the amount you pay . The food is extremely affordable compared to other afghan/ gyro places and the meat given is soooo much more compared to others too. My husband and I took a big bite and we couldn’t stop eating even after being full. The food was so good; the chicken was so juicy and full of flavor and it tasted fresh. I also need to clarify that the “juicy” part of the meals had nothing to do with grease or too much left over oil this place really knows how to make their food so delicious without feeling like you bit into straight up oil. I did not have any stomach issues after eating and it definitely wasn’t salty so I’d recommend this place to people with sodium restrictions. The two gentlemen went above and beyond from the first call all the way til my food was given to me with a smile. Overall I would definitely recommend this place to anyone craving a “middle eastern” food item and for welcoming service. I do have ONE complaint and that is their parking availability, the entrance is tight and there is limited parking so I can see how this would be difficult to visit during rush hour times. Do try this place out!Dietary restrictions: Low sodium, customizable options“
“I am delighted to share my wonderful experience of dining at this restaurant. The taste of the food was absolutely delicious and left me craving for more. Credit goes to Mr. Arif who has done an excellent job in maintaining high standards of professionalism and providing top-notch service to customers. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for an unforgettable dining experience. The customer service was exceptional and deserves more than just five stars!“
“Most amazing Gyro i've ever had... Tender tasty meat lots of produce amazing garlic yogurt sauce with a fresh pita. Much much bigger than any yro i've had and much better, too. I got the combo with the salad and drink. It came out to $16 which is about the same price as a big Mac meal. But much healthier and tastier. The salad was phenomenal, and there were lots of fresh produce cucumbers. Tomatoes, onion's lettuce with great sauce and big portions.“
“Food: Their beef burger had onion and some spices mixed in with the patty. That compared with their signature sauce made for quite the flavor train where each component of the metaphorical train was still quite prominent despite the strong flavors. Very well done.I'll be back for more of the authentic cuisine to try next time.Service: they were very kind and patient with my requests with the food. They also gave me an updated ETA while I browsed their store.Atmosphere: bit lower here just because they are in a smaller building so it is difficult to make use of the space. Also since half of the establishment is a storefront, don't expect too much of a standard restaurant ambience.“
“The service was great and the guy helping me order was super nice and helpful when I picked my order. I got the mixed fries with lamb and chicken. The chicken is slightly spicy because it's marinated in some red spicy sauce. The lamb and chicken were both super moist and really nice. The sauces on top were super good and even though the sauce was all over, the fries weren't soggy and still crisp. I eat a lot and I barely finished the fries. You could easily feed two with one fry order. (I took the picture after I had already taken some bites, it looked a lot prettier than this)“
“The succulent pieces of tender goat meat, cooked to perfection, are generously coated in a rich and aromatic blend of spices, including ginger, garlic, and an array of traditional Pakistani spices. Each bite bursts with a harmonious balance of heat and depth, leaving a lasting impression that keeps you coming back for more.“
“Amazing hospitality and customer service. Fast service, fair prices, and delicious food. If you're a regular, they will start making your food while in line.I would get a Spicy Chicken Platter at least once a week. Worth my wallet. It's nutritious and filling.“
Chicken • $
“I like their simple straight forward Menu with certain levels of Spice. I found medium is the best option for an average Spice lover and mild if you can't cope with spicy food. Try to eat is ASAP, the hotter the better taste-wise. Staff is friendly and like their ranch sauce and ask for honey sachets for a unique taste. They're a bit expensive but worth the money value. Only thing which is annoying is a long line, no drive thru and no phone orders to save time.“
“The dining room wasn't much to look forward to it needs a remodel to become more welcoming. Pizza wise was ok every slice we pull the majority of the toppings falls off. The pizzas could use more cheese and the toppings were light for the price. The service was very nice and that's the reason why I gave this place a 4 instead of a 3. Overall it was ok“
Burgers •
“Highly recommend place burger was pretty good and the staff were helpful enough. Specially there ice cream was awesome .Prices are reasonable for what you get. Drink are just canned Sodas. it took them about 10 minutes to come up with my order.Thanks“
“We really enjoyed our meal here. Our car was being worked on up the street so we stopped in for a late lunch. We both ordered the chicken shawarma. Be patient. The food is worth a little wait. When our food was ready we were very pleasantly surprised. The shawarma each came with a sauce to dip them in. We were also offered hot sauce. They were delicious, but beware they are very hot (temperature). The halal chicken was very flavorful. I can't remember the name of the very friendly woman who worked there, but you could tell she worked hard to be sure we enjoyed our meal.“
“This is my favorite Thai restaurant. They have a delicious yellow curry that is my go to in the winter. The chicken satay is soo good with the peanut sauce. The pad thai is delicious as well. The last time I went I got the mango dango and it was really good it had a sweet sauce with chili flakes and pieces of fresh mango. The thai tea is also great from here. If you like dessert I highly recommend the mango sticky rice and the fried bananas. Anything you get here will not disappoint ?“
“Awesome spot! We had the Gyro Wrap for 8.99 and it was awesome. The real way to tell if it’s a good Gyro or not is if they have the spice Sumac, AND THEY DID!!! If you’ve never had Sumac come over and make sure to ask for a little cup and don’t be sparing! 5/5 for this little joint.“
“I love curry chicken I've been to many jamaican restaurants and the curry chicken is soo bomb. I love the flavor the spice it's so good and the portions are a great amount. I've came here 3 times so far and will be back for more.“
“I usually don't come into a place 15 mins before they close but I did tonight and I really appreciate that they didn't seem put out about it. I was somewhat familiar with what I wanted and the guy at the counter patiently answered my questions. Very good food and very good service.“