Medii Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (863) • $$

"Medii Kitchen had been bookmarked for several years before trying it for the first time last year. Everything looked so interesting yet very delicious and I have not had anything like it before!We went on a random weekday morning right when they opened up so the place was empty. We were greeted and seated right away.Here's what we ordered:**Cheese Boreg: Very delicious! The puff pastry was nice and fluffy with a cheese filling. It was airy enough but filled with a perfect amount of cheese. It was served piping hot and tasted really fresh. (5/5)**Soujoukh Panini: One of the most interesting sandwiches I've ever had. It was sweet, salty, and savory. The fries were also crispy and very delicious. (5/5)**Chicken Shawerma Wrap: A very solid shawerma wrap with a simple side salad. (5/5)The appetizer we were served was absolutely delicious. The pita chips and tapenade were one of the best thing I've had in a very long time.The service was great in the beginning. We dined alone for the first half of our meal but two more tables filled up for rest of the duration. Near the end when we were waiting on our check, the two ladies working the front would not stop looking at their phones while chitchatting with their backs turned toward us. Another 5 minutes go by and we were finally able to wave our server down. Besides that one hiccup, Medii Kitchen is a restaurant everyone should try at least once in their lifetime!"

Sahara Falafel

★★★★☆ 4.2 (916) • $$

"Today once again, I visited Sahara Falafel. The customer service was warm and welcoming. The food was exceptional, well seasoned and portions were great. I ordered the combo sandwich and my husband order a falafel sandwich along with a humus plate. Deeelicious! It was so nice to dine in and pause for a moment from our busy day. Thank you, (JazakAllah khairen) Sahara Falafel for being a halal staple in our community."

Forn Al Hara

★★★★★ 4.6 (757) • $

"If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. My absolute favorite Arab bakery in the OC! They have the best baked goods, pastries, and flatbreads that give you a taste of the Middle East and teleport you as if you were "back home."Our go-to's are the manaeesh with zaatar, egg/cheese, and lahme (minced meat). They come with a side of pickles and olives for the perfect touch. And you can't forget the tea with fresh mint leaves to wash it all down. The owner is extremely friendly and knows his regular's very well. It's usually busy, but time's I have gone we are eating within 15 minutes of ordering. The walls are painted with pictures encompassing the Middle Eastern culture and people, and truly make you feel you are in another world. It is a mainstay for Arabs all throughout OC, and a must try if ever in Anaheim's "little Arabia" on Brookhurst St."

House of Mandi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (826) • $$

"FoodChicken mandi - Tender but dry dish. 3/5Fish mova - Similar to chicken dish. Decent flavor. 3.5/5Mushakal forn - A fresh dish with crispy fries but nothing great. 3/5Chapati- Decent. A nice flavor but skippable. 3/5Saffron cake - Very pleasant and enjoyable. Sweet, but not overwhelming. 4.5/5Gahwa - A solid coffee. 4/5 Service4/5Atmosphere4/5A nice homestyle restaurant but I expected more from how crowded and expensive it was. The food was a bit bland. Perhaps some hot sauce would help but I was not given any. May go back to try the Mutabbal. Dessert was pleasant."

Mama's Kabab

★★★★☆ 4.4 (726) • $$

"Another hidden gem in a strip mall, this time in Cypress. The outside looks older and the menus/signs not well maintained, but don't let that deter you from trying Mama's Kabab. Ordered the combo plate with salad which had kafta kebab, chicken kebab and I think beef shawarma with a generous serving of salad and hummus as well as pita and garlic sauce. The chicken and beef were both fantastic; both tasty and tender. The only complaint I have is the kafta kebab was a little overcooked and thus dry. The pita was okay but also a little dry.Reasonable price for a generous portion. Team is quiet but welcoming. Would definitely come back if in the area."

House of Kabob

★★★★☆ 3.9 (895) • $$

"Wow! Why did I not try this place sooner! This is the BEST Persian Resto I've ever had... like the meat is just so tender that melts in your mouth, very flavorful and juicy! The Ambiance inside feels like home with well decorated walls and fresh plants. The Service is great... the waiter explains what their popular ones, the owner was actually watering the plants that is so awesome like everyone just helps each other. I and husband will definitely come back here again and spread the word! Viewers this is a MUST try and its worth every penny, as the quality and cost is very much affordable... huge savings if u dont finish take it home! Keep it up you guys! Kudos!"

Hummus Way

★★★★★ 4.7 (552) • $$

"The ingredients here are so fresh, and the chicken was grilled beautifully. I got a bowl with half greens, half white rice, paprika chicken, an assortment of veggies, three dips, and topped it off with sumac and roasted chickpeas. I'm sorry the picture isn't super aesthetic, as I started eating before I took the picture. The roasted chickpeas were so delicious - crunchy and somehow slightly chewy at the same time. It feels like cava but more authentic when it comes to the ingredients and spices. The lady serving us was very kind and helpful as well. There's three tables inside the restaurant, so not too much seating just fyi. I'll be coming back again soon!"

Mediterranean Guys

★★★★☆ 4.4 (523) • $$

"One of my favorite spots in the area. Great friendly service - Giovanni! Love his recommendations. Great sized portions. Plenty of proteins, sides, and topping options. Freshly made so it does take about 10 min. Everything is fresh and made to order. Clean and casual. Plenty of parking, easy to find, and yogurtland is next door for dessert! (I ordered the chicken and steak kabob to go)"

Jack's Bakery & Eatery

★★★★★ 4.7 (416) • $$

"I recently discovered the beauty of lamhajuns from other bakeries, and I was excited to try them here! They were tasty as expected, and I love that they are a light and affordable snack. We also tried the khachapuri, spinach boreg, and zaatar manaish. The khachapuri was light in flavor so we needed to add some salt and pepper. I appreciated that it was a good, simple pastry. The zaatar manaish has a fluffier dough and is drier than the lahmajun. It's good on its own, but I could see myself adding cheese to it since that seems like a good pairing. The man at the cashier is so friendly and makes you feel welcomed. The parking lot is tiny, but we've been lucky to find parking easily on our visits."

Panini Kabob Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (494) • $$

"Food: 4 starsPrice and Quantity: 5 starsService: 3 starsI totally understand why there is always either a lot of customers waiting to be seated, and what the hype is about. Every time I had passed by, or was in the area, there were always a crowd of people, so I knew I had to put it on my "to try" list - though it took me a few years to visit, until Black Friday (of all days). As I was waiting for my friends to arrive (which I purposefully arrived 15-mins early to see if I could add my name to the "possible" waitlist), the restaurant started to fill up by 12:30 pm (both the interior and the patio seating). We opted to sit outside as the inside was full, and it was a bit more "airy" outside as well.Hummus Trio (A Must) $9.99Combination of Garbanzo, Spicy Red Bell Pepper Hummus (switched out for Tzatziki), and Edamame Hummus. Blended with Chopped Garlic and Olive Oil Mixed with Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice.Charbroiled Chicken Shish Kabob $16.99Charbroiled Wayne Farms Fresh Tenders with No Antibiotics. Skewered with Grilled Vegetables. Served with Your Choice of Two Sides (Basmati Rice and Mediterranean Greek Salad).Beef Koobideh Kabob - Double $22.98Half Pound (1 Skewer) of Charbroiled, All-Natural, ABF (Antibiotic & Hormone Free) Seasoned Ground Beef* with Grilled Vegetables. Served with Your Choice of Two Sides (Basmati Rice and Mediterranean Greek Salad).Chicken Pesto Panini $13.99Wayne Farms Grilled Antibiotic Free Chicken, Artichoke Hearts, Provolone Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes and Pesto w/ Cup of Chicken Soup.Cup Lentil Soup $3.99Organic Green Lentils, Tomatoes, Garlic, Red Onion, Parsley, Mint, Crushed Pepper in a Vegetable Broth. (TRUE VEGAN) Served with Grilled Artisan Bread.Ordering was fast, and the food came out as expected, with the Hummus Trio arriving first. With the cooler weather, 2 (out of 3) of us also asked for hot water with lemon, which they also never refilled... good thing I had water in my bag as I was getting thirsty. When the entrees were brought out, I was surprised at the portions! Those are not 1-person entrees, they are totally shareable and I was amazed at the affordability of it! (Just the other week, I had Mediterranean down the street - which I will not name the restaurant, the to-go portion was like a child's meal and it cost me in the $20's for an entrée and the quality was not even up there.) I had the Charbroiled Chicken Shish Kabob and the chicken pieces were very tender and I loved the grilled vegetables. The Mediterranean Greek Salad was fresh and very tasty. I do wish the pita bread in the Humus Trio was a bit warmer, but it probably got cold as it was sitting on the table, outside on the patio.Everything tasted delicious (quality) and we all had food (to share) or for dinner. I would most definitely return and try the many other dishes that caught my eye. Great place to meet up with friends and catch up as well. Service is a bit on the younger side, but they are very kind. Due to the smaller storefront, I see why there could be a wait for a table, so expect a wait during busy times. Parking can also be a bit difficult with the amount of storefronts in this plaza."

Pita Paradise

★★★★☆ 4.3 (406) • $$

"Unassuming in a strip mall behind Mr. V's Bar and Grill, but we were extremely impressed with the quality and taste of everything we ordered. We were coming here after walking the SFS Swap Meet for hours, so we were hungry and the food and portion size did not disappoint.We ordered the falafel plate, tabbouleh salad, grape leaves, and a cucumber yogurt salad. The pickled vegetables were crisp and fresh. The grape leaves were tart and bright and the falafel was crispy on the outside and steamy on the inside without being too greasy. We had a great meal and would definitely come back."

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (334) • $$

"Came in on Friday nite, what a hidden gem! I ordered the chicken and beef plate which was $17.99. It's a bit pricy but kid you not...it's worth the price. The plate is big enough to share with two people. The meats are tender and flavorful. The rice is just cooked right with good taste of salad on the side. My partner ordered the falafel salad which was full of flavor also. Falafel isn't dry and not overly oily or heavy dressing. It came with a basket of pita bread huge portion. We can't wait to go back!"

The Kebab Shop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (378) • $$

"I love the Kabob Shop. This location is great. I like that they also have kids plates.We have been to several locations and like all of them. We have been to this location the most. The lamb is always very good. They give a large portion and it goes great with the rice and the Mediterranean Salad. This combo is nothing but flavor. The salad is always fresh and the olives used are flavorful!They have the yogurt and the condiment bar and you can take as much as you want without paying extra.The restaurant is clean. We are always greeted by nice people and get good service.This place is fast, easy, and reasonably priced. It is one of my favorite places to go for a flavorful and more healthy eating option.The Kabab Shop..another reason the OC is the best place to live!!!"

Zaytoon's Kabob

★★★★☆ 4.4 (355) • $$

"Buddy picked this spot after the gym and it was a great find. He ordered the gyro plate; I got the chicken kabobs and a few dolmas. Team here is quiet but friendly. Both plates were good--he said the rice was good, not great. I subbed the rice for salad which I enjoyed. Also subbed the hummus for tzatziki which I'm happy about. It was so good. Make sure to ask for their garlic sauce--tasty! The chicken was juicy and tender; the gyro meat was less exciting but did not lack in flavor. One ask would be to add a combo plate so you can try different proteins, but it worked out for us since we were able to trade. Dolmas were tasty."

The Kebab Shop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (366) • $$

"What a lovely place to grab and bite. Sit down or take it to go, the food is great, reasonably priced and worth every bite! Especially for weekends they have a kids eat free, so after a fun day at the mall stop by with the family! I truly appreciate the staff and their patience since it was my first time here and there are so many options. You can do a wrap, bowl or plate and there are many wonderful combinations that I wish I could have tried all in one go. But I decided on a grilled chicken bowl with fries and rice, and all that comes with. I did get to try all the sauces and let me say YUM. There are plenty seating options and self service for utensils, fountain drinks and sauce. The time i visited it was not super busy but as I ate many families and others came to dine in or grab pick up. It's a lively atmosphere and the playlist was on point that day. ++ After eating I felt full of energy in the best way, the portions and flavors just have you feeling great and excited for the next visit at this establishment! Overall 10/10."

Panini Kabob Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (413) • $$

"I really like Mediterranean food but, this visit was a little disappointing. Earlier this year, I raved about Panini Kabob Grill in downtown Los Angeles. So I thought this Cerritos location should be very good too.On a weekend afternoon, the parking in the plaza where this restaurant shares w/several other businesses is super busy! Cars eagerly await other cars to exit. The front of the house welcomed us but, chose to seat us right next to another family only separated by the glass wall. We opted to move to another table and there were plenty of other tables available.The starter pita bread and hummus was tasty and the hubby got their namesake panini. He liked what he got. I liked my salad and falafel wrap. Just wasn't wowed by anything we ordered. The DTLA location is definitely superior to this one.Just OK at 3 stars and probably would not return to this one."

Sarkis Pastry

★★★★☆ 4.3 (336) • $

"Some of the best baclava I've ever had! Perfect for parties and reasonably priced. I'd suggest ordering ahead for large platters."

The Kebab Shop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (325) • $$

"Today was my first time trying The Kebab Shop. Service was excellent, very nice guy looked to be working alone, but not busy. The menu was pretty easy to navigate, ordered the wrap & bowl. The wrap was big, loaded with lots of vegetables or salad inside but very few falafel's for the size of the wrap. I also ate it like it was served & presented, I didn't add extra sauces. Taste was kind of dry. The bowl was beautifully presented & nicely portioned. The chicken was very dry and the rice had no taste. Once again I ate it the way it was presented, I didn't add any sauce. The meat looked as if it was pre cooked and not fresh maybe held in warmer too long.Ambiance & service 5 starsVegetables 5 starsPortions 5 starsMeat 2 starsFalafel 2 starsRice 1star"

Nara Bistro Mediterranean Cuisine & Hookah

★★★★☆ 3.9 (384) • $$

"Nice place, the outdoor area and bathroom are aesthetically pleasing. The service was good and I enjoyed sitting by their fire pits under heat lamps as well. I stayed warm throughout my hookah session with my best friend. The down side is they have these paper thin cushions to sit on their marble seating and after thirty minutes, it becomes uncomfortable to sit there. We wound up gathering a few cushions of stack on top of each other just to relieve the pain. I hope they buy new cushions for their outdoor patio. The hookah flavor was picked by the worker because we couldn't make up our mind and it was good. I will probably return again if I'm in the area."

TKS Mediterranean

★★★★★ 4.5 (276) • $$

"We love this restaurant. Quick, healthy and loved by the whole family. Gaby is always so kind and quick with her service. Today she was the only one taking orders AND cooking and preparing our food. She can seriously multitask with a smile on her face. Grateful for people like her that make your dining experience five stars- I'm sure it is not easy doing it all on your own. Thanks Gaby!"

SAJJ Mediterranean

★★★★☆ 4.1 (314) • $$

"I love this healthy fast food restaurant. It is so close to where I swim laps. It is also next to a popular restaurant that I used to go to(Everyday Eatery) who got rid of their vegan options (what shame!) so I didn't go back to that restaurant nor this shopping center. Wow, now Sajj will be my favorite place to go to, here. It is a 'Chipotle' style for Mediterranean food. I know it is a fast food but it is much healthier than most. There are lots of vegan options(marked with a 'V'). A bowl with rice or salad, a wrap, or a pita sandwich is the option for vegans, with Falafels. The price is $11.75 for any of the style. I picked vegan bowl with rice then add eggplant ragout, sumac cauliflower, hummus, cucumbers tomatoes mix, cherry peppers mix, lettuce, and spicy tahini sauce on top. One can add many more from the table that is marked with a 'V' and there are a lot. The rice was tumeric rice. I sprinkled some sumac on top. The lentil soup is included with it. For $11.75 it is a huge deal! I could not finish this bowl as it is a lot of food. There were 4 falafels! These falafels are one of the best I have tried.Unfortunately there is only 1 in SoCal. It is a fast food chain or franchise restaurant and started in Northern California. We need more! Thank you so much for providing so many vegan options. My recommendation is not to go during meal times as it can be crowded. The line never stopped when I was there. It is so popular. The parking can be hard to get too during meal times too. So after 1 pm would be best."

The Kebab Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (221) • $$

"Stumbled across this place after shopping in the area. I was hungry and was hoping for a falafel wrap that was really good. This wrap was great!! May be the best I've ever had in terms of taste and bang for buck. My wrap was the size of a foot long, maybe bigger. I wish I lived closer I'd eat here all the time. Service was great. The staff was nice and everyone seemed to be working together and having a good time. The place was clean and somewhat busy."

Hummus Way

★★★★★ 4.9 (171) • $$

"Boyfriend and I have seen this restaurant many times, but they always close so early. And because of that, we've never been able to try it - until this past weekend. We decided to order ahead of time and walk over to pick it up since we live fairly close by. The restaurant itself was surprisingly super clean. We did arrive a bit early so our food wasn't ready, but that wasn't their fault. The guy that was working finished up with the walk in customer who was already there and quickly went to prepare our food. Before handing our order to us, he even read back our entire order as he was packaging it - great, friendly customer service. When we got home, the food portions were plentiful and we were ready to dig in. Boyfriend ordered the Chicken and Beef Steak Kabob entree and I got a wrap with Lemon Artichoke Hummus, Spring Mix, Pesto Chicken Shawarma, Sumac Onions, Tabbouleh, Pickled Beets, Cucumbers, Lemon and Olive Oil, and White Garlic Sauce. We also ordered a side of their Pita Bread with 3 hummus's (Feta, Traditional and another one that had some spice). And omg, everything was bursting with flavor and we were so happy haha. Because how can you not be when you're eating yummy food? We will most definitely be coming back here to try more items on their menu. Very happy we found this gem so close to home."

Alwadee Bakery & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (195) • $

"I came here with my family and OMG it was the amazing. So first, the owner is amazing. She gave us amazing suggestions like the mansaf. She was so sweet and patient as we asked our questions. Now the mansaf was AMAZING, honestly the best Ive ever had. 5 stars because the service was amazing and the food was delicious. Definitely need a repeat visit."

Panini Kabob Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (214) • $$

"All Panini Kabob Grills have all the right things:* a true scratch kitchen* high quality ingredients * proteins are: antibiotic / hormone-free / sustainably raised....and hence, everything is delicious. Simple and flavorful. Love.And for extra bonus points: Third party deliveries are sealed in tamper-proof packaging, for the win!"

Al Sultan Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.7 (130) • $$

"I enjoy all types of food.. I especially enjoyed their zinger bowl They start off with rice. crispy chicken lettuce, and top a spicy sauce..... I also had ordered the half a chicken with rice. They have spicy rice or plain. The spicy rice was too hot for me but I know the flavor is there. The one thing I noticed that was struck me odd because The half a chicken didn't have a lot of meat in the breast. I only ordered it once and I'm not sure why it was like that... I thought maybe they cut part of the breast out and use it for bowls..... It's just a theory... And always as a staple I ordered also the babaganuaj It was perfect ... I wish they had pita chips though But overall it was a decent Mediterranean carryout place that provides plenty of parking as well!"

Point 11 Persian Kabob Grill

★★★★★ 4.8 (108)

"Yum!!! I really like this place, super casual, great menu and DElICIOUS food. I have eaten at several, high-end Persian restaurants, this place is as good. I had the spicy chicken kabob with the albalo polo rice, just amazing, a must try.They give you plenty of food, you will not leave hungry."

Abu Omar Halal - Anaheim

★★★★☆ 4 (135) • $$

"With pretty good reviews I had really wanted to try this place. Pretty disappointed. Garlic sauce was good. Besides that . Chicken was dry like leather. How can u serve this? Probably old chicken."

La Cocina Mediterranea

★★★★★ 4.5 (50)

"This place is definitely a hole in the wall.My sister ordered this platter to share and I was just amazed that it came from this location. We live only a couple of blocks away and I never knew that they now serve Mediterranean food. The presentation was beautiful and the food was delicious. The chicken in the wrap was perfect and the beef one was full of flavor. The kids loved it as well, they killed the wraps and fries in a matter of minutes. I loved all the dipping sauces and it was an enjoyable eat to try out the different flavors of sauces with the food. We will continue to show support for this business. A++++"

Darya Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$$

"I was in Costa Mesa for a work trip and always love searching for local favorites when I travel. A local coworker and a Persian friend both recommended this restaurant to me. As soon as I walked in I felt like I had been transported to a world of luxury.The service was great. The food wonderful. Our server was a great guide through the menu. The decor is refined and includes white tablecloths and sharply dressed servers. Chandeliers, crystal and flowers on the tables.I ordered a glass of Shiraz, the Lamb Kebobs with rice and salad. The food was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. I am a slow drinker, so the server came over to ask me if I was enjoying the wine and if not, he'd happily exchange it for me. That really impressed me!"

Kabab Crush

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"This is probably my favorite Mediterranean restaurant ever! The food is incomparable!They're always busy and we've always ordered to-go. Our usuals are the mixed beef and chicken shawarma plate and the lamb kabab plate. The rice is so flavorful and we get the garlic sauce. Favorite sides are the red cabbage salad, hummus, and potato salad. I believe the beet salad is a new side and it's yummy! We also get an extra order of fries too! My son loves their pita bread and fries! You honestly can't go wrong with this place!"

The Halal Guys

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Everything here is so good and flavorful. Even the classic hummus is super delicious. You choose from chicken, beef and falafel as your protein, then if you want a bowl, or wrap. The regular size bowl is only a dollar more than the small, so it just makes the most sense to get that one. You definitely get the most bang for your buck that way. And don't forget the baklava!"