Middle Eastern Restaurants near San Bruno, CA

“Delicious vegan options!😋“

“Our party of four came on a Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. Neighborhood parking is a bit challenging due to the popularity of the area with all the businesses there, but we found a 2 hr. spot (enforced until 9pm) after a couple loops. We ordered the house sampler plate, shish kabob, beet salad, the zahara bil tahini (cauliflower), halloumi, chicken shawarma, and for dessert, we had kanafeh, qatayef, halawa o buza. Everything, including the complimentary Palestinian dips with pita chips, was absolutely delicious- fresh and beautifully presented. It was hard to pick a favorite but I really liked the cauliflower! Two members of my party ordered a mocktail called Cinderella, and they were raving about it. The food was so good that we forgot to take pictures; we were too excited. I did remember while we were waiting for dessert, so there is one dessert picture in this review.

Our server, Lina, was attentive and very kind, and the other servers and staff were also very nice, professional, and polite. It was obvious that the staff wanted us to have a wonderful evening and we truly did. It is a very welcoming restaurant with lovely decor, excellent food and nice people. We can’t wait to come back and try more items!“

“The food and service were really good. They served a bug portion of pita bread with the yummiest tahini dip and a tomato dip along with brined olives and picked radish. We then ordered the chicken shawarma plate and fetta with meat. Both of them were very flavourful and tasty. Serving size was pretty big. They also had a great pistachio kunafa brownie!“

“I went to biet rima for lunch.

Pros
Tasty food
Casual atmosphere
Friendly service

Cons
Long lines to order and ordering required at the counter

Food:
The halloumi was a little salty for me
Ful was tasty and a departure from frequented hummus and baba ganoush
Musakhan was nice
The chicken seekh tawook plate was ok
Nice hummus
I loved the figs and cheese desert“

“The best food i have ever have. The Kurdish guy was very very very extra very kind. When he knew that I am from Kuwait and spoke Arabic, he invited me to have tea and kunafa with ice cream and stuffed with saffron. The kunafa was very delicious. I really recommend this restaurant.“

“We travelled from Maryland to experience San Francisco, found this local restaurant within walking distance of our hotel, and decided to give it a try. It was well worth it! The staff was accommodating, attentive and very friendly. The food was exceptional! If you haven’t tried Mediterranean cuisine or love it, this is the place for you!“

“Everything was deliciously good!“

“Everything looks just amazing. Truly Mediterranean came highly recommended!“

“Loved it so much and loved it so much and loved it over and over“

“Stumbled on this spot and was seriously impressed. The Arabic food was incredible. It was rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What really stood out was the California twist. Fresh ingredients, creative touches, and nothing felt heavy or overdone.

Every dish had its own personality, and everything I tried was just so good. You can tell they really know what they’re doing in the kitchen!“

“We both had lambs ( the Mrs had the kebab with salad and soup and I had the lamb & beef platter). My plate was made special by the dressing , but my wife’s was the better deal as the smokey flavored meat was out of the ballpark sarap!“

“Healthy, tasty, good portions, fair priced. No complaints. Ordered pickup via their website and order was ready as scheduled. I got the falafel container spicy ($14.20) without banana peppers and garbanzo beans, added baba ghannouj ($1.25). Everything was tasty. I'm not real into falafels but this one is probably the best quality one I've had. Crispy outside. Not dry. Sauces were not spicy at all but that's subjective. It's basically a takeout spot. Parking lots nearby are usually pretty busy. Worth a try“

“Definitely San Francisco Bay areas. Best burgers, amazing fish and chips very favorable, savory kebabs and great tasting Gyros.“

“The food is amazing you should try their flafle. It’s amazing and staff super nice fellas“

“Great, fresh food, lovely folks working hard and a cute garden seating area!
The cook whipped up our order in a flash- she was done by the time we had finished paying at the counter!
The ingredients were fresh and portion sizes absolutely perfect.
The person behind the counter was very nice, welcoming and professional.
The garden seating area is cute, with ample chairs and tables, little plants that someone takes great care of and wind chimes in the garden next door. Everything is clean and tidy.
We really liked it!“

“The best Falafel in the Bay area! I like the traditional falafel. You can't go wrong!“

“Consistently delicious for decades“

“First time! Will definitely be back!!“

“Family owned neighborhood store. Very nice for buying herbs, spices, teas, fruits, nuts, fresh produce, and glass jars with sauces and vegetables. Very friendly cashier always says hi and is ready to provide help when needed. Has a small kitchen that sells pizzas and delicious Mediterranean dishes.“

“The food is incredibly good, fresh and tasty. The service is excellent. The Village maze plate was fabulous and the portions are generous. The price is low compared to other restaurants in the area.“