Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (961) • $$

"Had another delicious meal here. Haven't been back since pre pandemic days. Came by for lunch- not too busy. Had the bolani filled with leeks and a mixed grilled platter family style. Everything was delicious - well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Right on 14 th street in downtown Oakland, easy parking. Come and support this family run small business!"

Yas Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (890) • $$

"Came for dinner around 730PM on a Thursday. About 1/4 of the restaurant tables were occupied when we arrived, and never got super busy for the 3 hrs we were there.I believe the wait staff was trying to be polite and not interrupt our conversation but I had to get her attention to order, and get a to-go box and the check.Food was good but entrees seemed to take a while, ~20+ min? Overall pretty good except the music, and especially the happy birthday music (there were 3 that night) was SO loud. It was challenging to hear someone talking sitting right across from me."

Momo & Kebab

★★★★★ 4.5 (612) • $$

"Jhol momo (lamb): yummy; Medium spice is just right for usOur go-to dish here is C Chili Chicken momo, which is spicy (more than what we would like even in Medium spice level)."

MAZRA

★★★★★ 4.5 (507) • $$

"We were so lucky to have a party of 11, come on a Sunday evening ,and get seated right away. The host and staff were very accommodating of our small children and quick to help us. The food was easy to order through our phone and surprisingly affordable for being in downtown Redwood City! I love the self serve hot tea station. It smelled of cinnamon. The heaters and lights outside made for an enjoyable atmosphere. The interior transport you to a nice Mediterranean diner. The food was just as delightful and fresh. I love the baba ganoush, the tabouli salad, fluffy pita bread, and chopped chicken skewer plate with rice. The garlic sauce was so perfect. A surprising favorite was their giant charred cauliflower, seasoned and cooked perfectly. This was a sure highlight of our trip!"

Saffron Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (462) • $$

"Quick and delicious. They have a great $10 plate that has rice, meat, veggies, and dressing. You can barely find any $10 meals anymore these days. Please help support local small business!"

Shahi Darbar Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.7 (332) • $$

"This is a decent Indian food place overall. They had special food items advertised at the table but it ended in December & they no longer had the food items. They were on every table, but they still didn't take them off the tables. I had several entrees as seen in the photos. The food was pretty good, the chicken was a bit salty for some reason, but not terrible. The service was ok, the waiter wasn't friendly/but wasn't unfriendly...they were just there to do the job and I get it. I'd come back & try other items on the menu for sure. If you enjoy the heat of spice, this might be a place for you to check out."

IGrill Kebabs and Biryani

★★★★☆ 3.8 (439) • $$

"This is probably the best birayni I've had in the Bay Area. There was so much flavor in every bite! Sometimes I've had problems with other biryanis because either it's not spicy enough, it's not flavorful enough, or the flavor is not even late dispersed enough. This one was perfect all-around. I ordered it through DoorDash very late on a Friday night after barhopping. The food came right on time as I got home.I got the chicken biryani. I liked the onions and the chicken meat was moist! There was not an option to customize the spice. It was extremely spicy, which I loved, but it did hurt the next day coming out. Everyone that took a bit also felt the spice hurt their tummies. One recommendation is to give options for spice levels.The mango lassi helped with cooling the spice.I'd love to visit in-person and try other foods!"

Rojbas Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (307) • $$

"We unexpectedly based our plans to be in Berkeley for most of the afternoon/evening. We wanted some good Mediterranean food and Berkeley is one of the best cities to eat Mediterranean food. Therefore, we came across Rojbas Grill. I am genuinely so happy we did! I would go back for sure. *Overview: Food: 8/10 ratingService: 10/10 rating Ambiance: 7/10 rating*What we ordered: Dolma (4pcs)Chicken Gyro Plate Adana Kebab Plate FOOD: 8/10 ratingThe food was so flavorful. The proteins were juicy, seasoned well, and tender. I love how they served a platter of piping hot soft pita bread. It paired so well with our food. I was shocked by the complimentary hot tea served post-meal. It was not an average brewed Lipton tea. The tea was a yummy subtle herbal tea and perfect for digestion since we were so full. SERVICE: 10/10 rating The waiter was SO attentive. He was not overdoing it as well. He was very chill, kind, and attentive without us asking. He refilled our napkins and water without us asking. It bothers me when people say "It's their job and also they're just being nice for more tips". But, you can always tell when it's genuine!Ambiance: 7/10 ratingI love how "homey" the ambiance is. Rojbas Grill has a lot of intricate details on their curtains, artifacts, etc. My favorite pieces were the Mandala art hung up on the walls. Parking can be decent. There is a lot of meter-based parking. However, on a busy weekend, it can be hard to find parking."

Urban Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (396) • $$

"Food and service were super good! Portions are definitely small though. Butter chicken with naan-4/5 more tomato-y than im used to, but still good! I wish there was more naan so i could dip it in the sauce.Tandoori soya chaap -5/5 delicious! It has a creamy, nutty flavor and the texture was really nice. It has a small kick which is barely noticeable but nice."

Shahi Darbar Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (228) • $$

"Came here twice after the seeing the reviews and they are spot on! Everything we ordered both times were absolutely delicious. Fresh, clean, good portions and pricing is very reasonable!I've been to a handful of indian restaurants in the Sunnyvale/Santa Clara area and this is by far the best one. Staff is friendly and restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. Something about white paper tablecloths really gives it that elevated look. I had one of their January specials, the Baigan Mazedar Chaat and it was super flavorful and not to mention spicy. My boyfriend and I love spicy foods and they did not disappoint. The Lamb Seekh Kebab was one of the best things I've ever had. it's with minced lamb, onion, garlic, ginger with spices and herbs. Lamb was not dry and very flavorful and cooked perfectly. Garlic Naan and Roti were fresh and warm as if they were just freshly baked. The Naan had crispy garlic bits and were crispy. Fish Masala was also A+ well balanced and consistent with the sauce. i am definitely getting that again next time."

Sophie's Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (275) • $$

"3.5 STARSDate: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023Time: Ordered around 1:45pm, Picked up around 2:15pmHow: via Restaurant's websiteMeal: Lunch*Kabob Meat Only: Skewers of Meat - Chicken Kabob Skewer (+$7.89), Lamb Kabob Skewer (+$8.99)*Hummus: Comes with Pita Bread ($6.39)*Sophie's Tzaztziki: Cucumber Yogurt Dip with Pita ($6.39)The hubby's brother was grabbing food and asked me if I wanted anything. My answer? Always yes! Feed me! Funny enough, he and the hubby don't really like Mediterranean, so I often don't get the chance to eat it. (I believe he ordered their Fettuccine Alfredo. Lol!) So I was looking forward to satisfying my random hummus cravings. The skewers didn't come on skewers, but they had a nice smokiness. Tho I did find the meat a little dry. Thanks goodness for my two sides. The tzatziki provided a nice freshness. I did find the hummus a little bland, but nothing some salt or hot sauce couldn't fix.Good option for Mediterranean in the Evergreen area.Note: My pix are from a meal I had back in 2020. I didn't take any pictures this time around. There is an added Beef Kabob Skewer."

New York Pizza & Kabob

★★★★☆ 4.3 (202) • $$

"This is the best pizza so far that I had around Union City. If I'd compare it to big names of pizza, I'd rather pick this one lol. I'll try the Afghani pizza next time. Fast Service!"

Kusan Bazaar

★★★★★ 4.7 (128)

"Ordered the lamb skewer, the Samsa and the milk tea and lots of drinks. Try the yuzu honey. Food needs less mild."

Alborz

★★★★☆ 3.8 (94)

"Ordered the plate for two and the combo plate for an appetizer. The eggplant dish from the combo plate pretty much had no flavor, which is devastating. Everything else on there was decent. The filet from the plate for two was meh, no flavor, which was a big shock. Not even a chargrilled mark. The chicken was nice and juicy. The koobedieh was the best part, lots of flavor. The rice also had lots of flavor. The service overall was okay. The waitress -- not so happy. The ambiance of the restaurant was awkward. Overall, a hit or miss on the flavors. Most likely won't be coming back when I'm in the area."

Isfahan Kabob

★★★★☆ 3.7 (38)

"I had the pleasure of working with Isfahan to cater a Galentine's party at our home, and the experience was outstanding. For our party of ten, the food exceeded expectations--not only was it delicious, but the portions were generous, ensuring everyone was well-fed and happy. The staff was incredibly helpful in planning the menu, offering great recommendations that made the selection process seamless. I brought my own platters to the restaurant, and they beautifully arranged the food, making for a stunning presentation. Thanks to Isfahan, hosting was effortless, and we looked great serving such an incredible spread. I highly recommend the beef kabobs with rice (kubideh, the cucumber yogurt (mastokhiar) with bread, and hummus. The kabobs come with a very flavorful rice which was surprisingly good."

Boxi Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"This is such a top quality spot! Mediterranean food is my go-to and as a vegetarian I found their meal incredibly delicious & satisfying touching on a lot of different flavors. I can tell they function on high standards because the freshness and care of packing of everything my falafel plate order was top tier. I especially loved their homemade sauces and the texture of the falafels -- you can tell when a place cares about the way they make their meals from how good the falafels are! Very amazing service -- 10/10 would recommend"