Shawarmaji

★★★★☆ 4.3 (664) • $$

"They recently moved across the street to an even better location with more dinning space.I've been here about three times now and I am obsessed. Actually obsessed is an understatement. Pitas and wraps are amongst my favorite quick meals and Shawarmaji does it right! Everything I order is freshly made and perfectly seasoned. I usually get the chicken shawarma wrap or the Arabi style wrap with a side of fries. The wraps are served very warm which is a plus. I love that their fries have a nice crisp to it. They serve everything with toum sauce and it makes everything taste even better. I would happily return and highly recommend this place. Good for takeout too."

Rice Junky

★★★★☆ 4.4 (509) • $$

"Weekday dinner turned into an absolute FEAST! My friend and I decided to treat ourselves, and wow, did we go all in! The vibes here are top-tier! Cute decor, super welcoming staff, and an easy tablet ordering system. We kicked things off with their ice cream soju drinks, which seemed light and cute... until they hit us with a sneaky punch. Food-wise, we skipped the rice bowls (gotta keep the figures in check) and went for a mix of their pan dishes. The CC Pan Dish (Cocaine Chicken) + corn cheese was an elite combo: sweet, flavorful, and comforting. The pork pan dish with macaroni salad was just as delicious, and the Pig Ponzu Salad? Easily my favorite. If you love ponzu, you need to try it! The seafood pancake was crispy and tasty, but I wish it came with more dipping sauce. Also tried their skewers, which were fun to share, but honestly, a bit too much work for me. Huge shoutout to the store manager who checked in on us and convinced us to try the $5 hot sake deal. Let's just say it took our night up a notch. Portions were generous, and we had plenty to take home for lunch the next day. Definitely coming back with friends, especially since they stay open late!"

Pomella

★★★★☆ 4.2 (558) • $$

"I'm going to be thinking about those Brussel sprouts and cauliflower for years to come.... And maybe that pistachio baklava too. I came here for a work event and so everything was buffet style and I got to try it all! The hummus was a hit, the service was top notch, and the drinks were unique and delicious."

ShaQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (377) • $$

"ShaQ is a fusion restaurant! Mix between Turkish and Indian food. I've never had that combination before but I must admit it was very good. They had a variety of options on the menu ranging from wraps to platters, all at a very reasonable price.I ordered the chicken shawarma platter and it came with rice, chicken shawarma, hummus, greek salad, and a side of pita bread. For $14, this was much more food than I was expecting. Everything was very flavorful and went together very nicely. I could tell the pita was also freshly made. It was warm and soft. Definitely recommend if you're in the Santa Clara area!"

Shawarmaji

★★★★☆ 4.4 (300) • $$

"If you're looking for a shawarma wrap that's bigger than your face, then you have to check out Shawarmaji! Starting out in Oakland, Shawarmaji is a small, family-owned, Jordanian restaurant that recently expanded to Santa Clara and focuses on offering authentic Jordan-style shawarma in the Bay Area. They're most known for their 12 inch chicken wrap that includes thinly-sliced chicken, which is initially cooked on a revolving spit, their housemade toum sauce (aka Lebanese garlic sauce), and cucumber pickles in a thin arabic wrap. The menu at Shawarmaji is relatively simple and offers chicken or lamb/beef served in a wrap or pita form, fries, and a few additional small sides. This is a great place to visit if you're looking to try authentic Jordanian shawarma!ORDER: Chicken Wrap ($14) - Chicken was really tender and I loved the garlic sauce that it came with. Although I do wish there were more vegetables included in the wrap, it was overall really good."

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."

Tgi Oni Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (115)

"We try and make it here for lunch regularly since there is always capacity. This last time we got the Tempera and Beef Udon and shared it. The tempera was good but needed a touch of salt. The Udon was fantastic and the portion was large enough to take some home to enjoy later. We also ordered the Jacksons Roll because it would be crime not to order sushi too. All of the fish is fresh and delish. The servers are very welcoming and accommodating. I feel like this is my lunch secret spot."

Star Chaat Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (69)

"Ambience: 5/5Service: 5/5Food: 5/5Vegetarian Indian fare at its best! We ordered the thali w/ naan (delicious side curries and sweets). We were completely floored by the paneer curry. I asked the waiter if they had it in a full size and they do! It's actually called the Paneer Tikka Gravy. I literally would come back JUST TO FEAST on that dish. It was sublime, the paneer was just the right texture and the curry delivered a great balance of savory/spicy/sweet. We also enjoyed the naan, potato naan and chickpea curries. Some of the curry pairings were a bit too spicy for us, but that really is just bc we aren't used to it and not bc it tasted bad.Service was efficient, polite and patient! Our waiter's name was VEEP and he did a great job explaining to us the difference between the options.Would definitely come here again!"

Hummus Republic - Alameda

★★★★☆ 4.4 (70) • $$

"Date: 4/18/2024 Time: 4:00 PM 63° SunnyAfter visiting the Kaiser lab for blood work being done, I stopped in at Hummus Republic, which is a few doors away. I have seen their ad on the FB website. The food looked yummy. It's check in and check it out. My first time here. It took me a while to peruse the menu and decide what I want in the bowl. The choices are great from what I see on display.The male employee guided me along with my selection. The bowl starts with a base, three scoops of hummus, protein, unlimited sides of veggies and finally the dressing. My bowl was filled with Mediterranean couscous, spinach, three hummus, four falafel, veggies and traditional tahini dressing. I also added two dolmaes (additional $1.00) Make it to go, please. Cost with tax and tip included was $18.Menu is posted on the window before going in to the business. Laminated menus are available at the counter to review. There is also a menu board on the wall.I was excited to get the bowl with falafel that I forgot to ask for beets. Okay a return trip is necessary to get their strawberry lychee beverage and another bowl. What I ate was so delicious that I almost forgot to take a photo. (Senior moment. LOL, meaning Little Old Lady Laughing Out Loud)."

Dainty Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (33)

"Came to try the goibuli. Flavor was good, but not sure if I'd order again. HOWEVER!The beef cheese pancake was outstanding. The pancake was perfect, the beef flavorful and tender, and the cheese brought everything together. I've never tried cheese in scallion pancake before, and now I'm thinking this is the new norm!We also got the pork + shepherds purse wonton soup. Holy shit. I didn't think it could be better than the pancake, BUT IT WAS! The wontons had great flavor from the vegetable, and the soup was hot and fatty, with great white pepper flavor. Amazing meal, amazing price. So excited to try other dishes here. The combo plates look good. I want to try!"

Illegal Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.8 (24) • $$

"Gourmet burgers at a reasonable price!Excellent variety of toppings options. Each style is included in the base price. We got their junior bacon cheese burger ($9) and their illegal burger regular ($13). The illegal burger had lamb gyros in addition to 2x 1/3lb patties. They hand grind their own meat. They have a CBD section of their menu with infused burger patties and sides. In addition to burgers, they have gyros, shawarmas, and plates. Service was great. Nice vibe and clean interiors. Support local businesses!"

LeQuy

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"This was probably one of the best Viet restaurants I've been to - overall experience here was great! Their Thai iced tea was on point and I'm a Thai Iced Tea connoisseur)! Egg rolls were light and crispy, their pho was super flavorful. Ambience is super quaint, cozy, and just welcoming. Service was decent. Will have to come back when we are back in the area!"