We came because of the high ratings but left disappointed.Food: we enjoyed the spices/herbs used in the food, but the food definitely needed some salt. The chicken was soft but really dry. The lamb was tender but so bland.Service: confusing, seems not welcoming, barely any service. We didn’t know if we had to order at the counter or at the table, as the whole restaurant was empty when we came around 1pm and the set up was confusing. We had to waive at someone in the kitchen and a lady came out to take orders. We ordered at the table. When we asked for water, we were pointed to some cases of water bottles sitting on the floor under a table and had the grab some bottles ourselves. We also had to find the plates and utensils ourselves as a server just left the food on our table and disappeared into the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Mary Hernandez
Had my African American boyfriend went in and was given an evil look and asked for a menu and was treated very rudely. Didn't order from a place that is not customer service friendly.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Joyce HappyDay
This was a great gem to find in westminster! My husband and I were on a business trip and enjoyed the food and hospitality so much we returned the next day and brought a friend. We absolutely LOVED the falafel, kibbeh, and humus the most. We also really enjoyed the chicken kebab and beef shawarma. My favorite meat was a chicken they made special for the dinner buffet. I was so disappointed to learn it wasn't a menu item that could be ordered ?. I also liked the Barbosa dessert it as s coconut flavor without being over powering and the lentil soup was also AMAZING so creamy and smooth. Definitely top tier lentil soup he swears its just blended lentils but there must be some magical ingredients or process because that lentil soup was SOOO SMOOTH. ("Just like the ocean under the moon" silently singing Santanas song withbthe mtch box 20 guy in my head now)Ahmed the owner was really nice and so was the Mexican lady working for him. I don't remember her name, but we were thankful she spoke Spanish as when we came in the forst time, the only two people there were her and another guy who only spoke Russian. Neither had good English but luckily my husband spoke enough Spanish and we pointed at the menu items and were able to order. Ahmed speaks fairly good English and so did the lady who was their the next day.This food was so yummy we would come back even if no one spoke english or spanish. We will definitely be back again. It's been a while since I've had really good falafel, so that was a super pleasant surpise.The venue is small, only about 6 or so tables that seat about 4 each. They do have a high chair if needed but no changing table in the bathroom. I wouldn't call this easily wheelchair accessible as the threshold is a bit high, and the space between tables is a bit limited. It would be challenging to maneuver through if all the tables are full.I highly recommend checking it out if you are looking for yummy Mediterranean food and are not afraid of language differences. ?
What a fantastic find, the food is great and the service is great. I love finding owner operated restaurants as it shows both in quality and service.From the lentil soup and the Salami mixed kebab to the basbosa and baklava it was all delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marwa Amer
It’s Halal restaurant. Food is fresh. We had Kabsa and Grill mixed. They service big portions. One plate can feed two people.Service is perfect. They are very generous and welcoming.Price is very appropriate.The only thing which I didn’t like most is the strong test and smell of lamb ground and kabab needs more tenderiser and spices.Give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Roberto Carrillo
Very good food and great service, the portion size is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Hontz
I loved eating here. My dad and I split the Mansaf. It was so delicious. The staff is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B P
Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YR S.
Tried the restaurant for the first time. The atmosphere was nice and the service was very pleasant. Really enjoyed having lamb Kebsa and beef samosa.
Natalie H.
Thankful for the hands that make these delicious dishes! Warm. Traditional. Made with care & love. Our first visit was excellent; our tummies full and happy. The woman who helped us was kind and pretty sure the hands that cooked our fabulous meal. So for those who are in a hurry... be patient. The wait is worth it. Their chicken mandi is the best I've tasted in the OC area. Flavorful, juicy, just.... Yum. And may I add halal too. Which is always the plus. First timer and definitely going back for more. Restaurant meal but home cooked feel. Looooove.
Food was really delicious. I really love this place. I would come again for sure!!! And I really like the vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Platter, French Fries - Large
Bushra S.
Authentic and so good! So far everything I tried here really impressed me. The chicken is not dry and it's spicy and lemony. The lamb is WOW so tender and fresh tasting. They also have Vimto (Arab soda). The beef shawarma also so good. They have vegetarian options too! The eggplant stew is spicy and filling. Can I just say the hospitality is fabulous and so generous omg and the portions are sooo filling. You will not be disappointed. Such a great local option for Arab Middle Eastern food!
Ahmed S.
Amazing food. I have been here more than 10 times and food never disappoint. I personally like lamb kabsa, chicken mandi and beef shawarma. Service is great. Ownership changed but food taste and chef remains the same.
Aly N.
I came here today for lunch with some of my coworkers, and the food was amazing. Mahassen helped us order our food and was patient with us while we looked through the menu and made great suggestions. My friend and I had the beef Shawarma sandwich, and it was tender and juicy. My other friend ordered the fatoush salad and a chicken skewer to get chopped on top, and she couldn't believe how good it looked. Definitely looking forward to coming again and thanks again Mahassen for today.
Truth Fairy Y.
I was delighted to find this restaurant unexpectedly. The service here was warm and attentive. We were immediately addressed and cared for. All items on the menu looked delicious and it was hard to make a decision. I was happy to see that you could order sides rather than a full plate which allowed us to sample a few options. There was a lovely seating area available for us to enjoy our food. The food was tasty and I especially loved the garlic sauce.
We came because of the high ratings but left disappointed.Food: we enjoyed the spices/herbs used in the food, but the food definitely needed some salt. The chicken was soft but really dry. The lamb was tender but so bland.Service: confusing, seems not welcoming, barely any service. We didn’t know if we had to order at the counter or at the table, as the whole restaurant was empty when we came around 1pm and the set up was confusing. We had to waive at someone in the kitchen and a lady came out to take orders. We ordered at the table. When we asked for water, we were pointed to some cases of water bottles sitting on the floor under a table and had the grab some bottles ourselves. We also had to find the plates and utensils ourselves as a server just left the food on our table and disappeared into the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Had my African American boyfriend went in and was given an evil look and asked for a menu and was treated very rudely. Didn't order from a place that is not customer service friendly.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
This was a great gem to find in westminster! My husband and I were on a business trip and enjoyed the food and hospitality so much we returned the next day and brought a friend. We absolutely LOVED the falafel, kibbeh, and humus the most. We also really enjoyed the chicken kebab and beef shawarma. My favorite meat was a chicken they made special for the dinner buffet. I was so disappointed to learn it wasn't a menu item that could be ordered ?. I also liked the Barbosa dessert it as s coconut flavor without being over powering and the lentil soup was also AMAZING so creamy and smooth. Definitely top tier lentil soup he swears its just blended lentils but there must be some magical ingredients or process because that lentil soup was SOOO SMOOTH. ("Just like the ocean under the moon" silently singing Santanas song withbthe mtch box 20 guy in my head now)Ahmed the owner was really nice and so was the Mexican lady working for him. I don't remember her name, but we were thankful she spoke Spanish as when we came in the forst time, the only two people there were her and another guy who only spoke Russian. Neither had good English but luckily my husband spoke enough Spanish and we pointed at the menu items and were able to order. Ahmed speaks fairly good English and so did the lady who was their the next day.This food was so yummy we would come back even if no one spoke english or spanish. We will definitely be back again. It's been a while since I've had really good falafel, so that was a super pleasant surpise.The venue is small, only about 6 or so tables that seat about 4 each. They do have a high chair if needed but no changing table in the bathroom. I wouldn't call this easily wheelchair accessible as the threshold is a bit high, and the space between tables is a bit limited. It would be challenging to maneuver through if all the tables are full.I highly recommend checking it out if you are looking for yummy Mediterranean food and are not afraid of language differences. ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arayes Bites, Lentil Soup, Hummus, Beef Shawarma Wrap, Basbosa
What a fantastic find, the food is great and the service is great. I love finding owner operated restaurants as it shows both in quality and service.From the lentil soup and the Salami mixed kebab to the basbosa and baklava it was all delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s Halal restaurant. Food is fresh. We had Kabsa and Grill mixed. They service big portions. One plate can feed two people.Service is perfect. They are very generous and welcoming.Price is very appropriate.The only thing which I didn’t like most is the strong test and smell of lamb ground and kabab needs more tenderiser and spices.Give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very good food and great service, the portion size is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved eating here. My dad and I split the Mansaf. It was so delicious. The staff is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried the restaurant for the first time. The atmosphere was nice and the service was very pleasant. Really enjoyed having lamb Kebsa and beef samosa.
Thankful for the hands that make these delicious dishes! Warm. Traditional. Made with care & love. Our first visit was excellent; our tummies full and happy. The woman who helped us was kind and pretty sure the hands that cooked our fabulous meal. So for those who are in a hurry... be patient. The wait is worth it. Their chicken mandi is the best I've tasted in the OC area. Flavorful, juicy, just.... Yum. And may I add halal too. Which is always the plus. First timer and definitely going back for more. Restaurant meal but home cooked feel. Looooove.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was really delicious. I really love this place. I would come again for sure!!! And I really like the vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Platter, French Fries - Large
Authentic and so good! So far everything I tried here really impressed me. The chicken is not dry and it's spicy and lemony. The lamb is WOW so tender and fresh tasting. They also have Vimto (Arab soda). The beef shawarma also so good. They have vegetarian options too! The eggplant stew is spicy and filling. Can I just say the hospitality is fabulous and so generous omg and the portions are sooo filling. You will not be disappointed. Such a great local option for Arab Middle Eastern food!
Amazing food. I have been here more than 10 times and food never disappoint. I personally like lamb kabsa, chicken mandi and beef shawarma. Service is great. Ownership changed but food taste and chef remains the same.
I came here today for lunch with some of my coworkers, and the food was amazing. Mahassen helped us order our food and was patient with us while we looked through the menu and made great suggestions. My friend and I had the beef Shawarma sandwich, and it was tender and juicy. My other friend ordered the fatoush salad and a chicken skewer to get chopped on top, and she couldn't believe how good it looked. Definitely looking forward to coming again and thanks again Mahassen for today.
I was delighted to find this restaurant unexpectedly. The service here was warm and attentive. We were immediately addressed and cared for. All items on the menu looked delicious and it was hard to make a decision. I was happy to see that you could order sides rather than a full plate which allowed us to sample a few options. There was a lovely seating area available for us to enjoy our food. The food was tasty and I especially loved the garlic sauce.