Manakish Oven & Grill

SO GOOD!!!!The flavors are amazing, the staff always friendly. And don't forget to get the baklava!A wonderful spot just off from downtown.

Trendy on social media, I finally got to try this place! It has a lot of potential but it still isn't executed to a t yet.I got the chicken kebab plate - the chicken fell short as it was very dry and not very seasoned. I enjoyed the rice, hummus, cucumber/tomato salad.Chicken shawarama fries - I didn't like the sauce on the fries. It tasted a bit sour. I like the house sauce more. It's the white garlicky one. It was much more palatable. Portions are huge and great for sharing!

Authentic and flavorful food. Great service! Amer was nice and communicative.Available parking! Arabic music! Nice ethnic decor elements. Will come back for sure!

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!Omg the snack sensei was on point about this place! Everything was so tasty. The food was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Between 4 people we shared the zataar and cheese manakish, the chicken shawarma wrap and fries, and a falafel bowl. The manakish was unlike anything I've ever tasted and by far my favorite thing! The entire menu looks amazing and I can't wait to try everything!

It is so good here! Recently tried the chicken kebab plate and the lahm-bajin manakish and both were so good! The kebab plate came with SO much food and good things like the delicious hummus, plenty of pita, pickled veggies, and a large portion of rice. Oh plus some cucumber salad. The chicken was seasoned well and cooked well and not dry. The garlic sauce is a great accompaniment to the flavors and textures. For $21 it is enough for two meals. The lamb manakish was my favorite so far! Savory, hot and cheesy. I love their food here and they are so nice. Grab a fruity soda, too!

Starting with the positive, the ambience and location are nice. There is outdoor and indoor clean spaces. Few parking spots but it can be challenging if the place is full. Bread is amazing and Manakish dishes are overall yummy. But the wraps are not well done, they were soggy ( tri tip , chicken kabob, and chicken sharwma), the wraps are wrapped directly in aluminum foil which is unhealthy, it is better and safer to wrap in parchment or sandwich paper than aluminum , it can also absorb the large amount of sauce. Interestingly they use compostable plates but no compost trash can in the place and n trash can outdoors either. Their appetizers such as Hummus , baba ghanouj and labneh are SO salty. I would mainly recommend the bread and their manakesh , I don't care much for other dishes on their menu.

ahhh...social media finds...Most of the time Social Media is not the best thing, but sometimes it can reveal some hidden gems. I caught a clip on IG of a local Palestinian spot in SJ...at least that's what the short vid claimed. I was intrigued...I'm not familiar with Palestinian food. I had to give it a try. Apparently this is their second location, there is another is in Walnut Creek. I'm familiar with the location of this venue. Former home to Sultan Bakery, which I did not find impressive...regardless of the high ratings. Parking is challenging in that area, luckily I snagged a spot on the street in front of the restaurant. There is a decent amount of seating inside and an outdoor seating area as well. Bright, Clean and inviting, they definitely redid the interior. #MediterraneanEats:~ MANAKISH FLATBREADS: - Lahn-bajin - 4/5I wasn't so sure what was classified as a Flatbread, looks like a pizza to me. But you'll understand when you bite into it. It's different, almost like a think crust NY pizza. A good amount of beef in it, heartier and heavier that it looks. ~ FATTEH BOWLS: - Chicken Shwarma (w/ Half and Half) - 4/5A good size bowl. We opted for the Half and Half option...best of both worlds; Salad & Rice. Generous portions! The Bowl had a good amount of food, Juicy flavorful Chicken with Creamy Humus...delish! ~ DESSERT: - Cheese Kanafeh - 4/5I was a bit bummed out they didn't have Ice Cream. This would have been amazing with some Ice Cream...not that it wasn't already brilliant! It would transcend to the next level. I originally wanted a Falafel bowl, but they were out of Falafels. Oh well, next time! Very satisfied with the food we ordered, now I'll just need to come back and try the rest of menu.

Even we went there a half an hour before closing, the food and service were great. The food was flavorful and abundant. The beef was especially yummy.

Location: easy access from freeway. But the location has very limited parking, say about 8-10 parking space. Cuisine: lebanese/palestinianAmbience: very bright, very neat and clean interiors and set up. Traditional cultural pictures. They even have a cute outdoor seating which is surrounded by beautiful shrubsService: Yazan the gentleman at the counter was very friendly, pleasant and super helpful. When we said we are vegetarians, he recommended us few options to pick from.Food: The food came pretty quick. The flatbread base in itself was very fresh and soft. It wasn't greasy or heavy. The zaatar and the cucumber salad was very flavorful. Kefir dressing gave a nice tang. I personally would have loved some crushed red chili flakes to sprinkle on top to balance the flavors but sadly they didn't have it. The falafels were crispy on the top and soft on the inside and they were well cooked and fresh. Cheese Kanafe, dessert, was warm, crispy and chewy and just the right amount of sweetness. Overall the experience was great. I will go back there to try the other vegetarian flatbreads and dishes. Highly recommend this place. They even have a location in Walnut Creek.

Two negatives:This is NOT a cheap eat.Its quite pricey.Many positives:Great selection of foodFantastic flavorsMassive portionsHighlight being the Manoush with olives (tell them NOT to include the mixed salad on it, it takes away from the taste)Overall a hearty meal to be had.