Sahara Falafel

wow Shawarma!!! If any one really understands what does Taste means , then definitely I recommend you to try Sahara Falafel . Must try it. It's really mouth watering food. They choose shawarma ingredients for the best flavor and of course for stomach healthy food. Many people make shawarmas but taste is not in everyone's hand. So go to Sahara Falafel then you will FEEL what I wrote about shawarma here for you . Bcoz I am taste lover and I know what taste means . Not by words but practically by taste of food. Owner is very nice humble person and whatever you want from him , he will make accordingly for your taste. TRY

Just not the same anymore. Not sure if owners or cooks changed hands again but their chicken shawarma sandwich isn't the same and the service really sucks. For several years, we've always order the chicken shawarma sandwiches. The chicken was super dry and tough. They cut back a lot on everything and we often have to beg for garlic sauce now. They even sometimes give you attitude about it. One should always be included with each sandwich. Several years ago when we would ask for an extra garlic sauce, they were always kind and willing to give us an extra one without charge. Anything more than 1 or 2, we would have to pay for the tub of garlic sauce which we didn't mind and understood. We don't see the same people behind the counter anymore unfortunately. The past few years, whoever is currently running the place... have been getting more stingy yet the price continues to go up. I get inflation, but come on. Open up your sandwich and ask yourself if the quality and amount of chicken you're getting is worth what they're charging.They charge you extra for EVERYTHING now. We usually buy 5-6 sandwiches at a time but eventually went down to buying one or two at a time because the sandwiches just aren't what they used to be. The super stingy staff behind the counter rubbed us wrong as well, especially since we've been long time loyal customers. The very last time I bought a chicken shawarma sandwich there and asked for a couple extra pickle slivers, the guy said he couldn't do that and suggested to buy a whole tub of pickles. Seriously? FOR ONE SANDWICH? What am I going to do with the rest? The previous owners never gave us a problem and always gave me a few extra slices. They're so thin and I'm sure a couple extra slivers won't break the bank or push them into bankruptcy, especially if it's to keep a returning customer. We've stopped coming here altogether. It's not worth it especially when there are plenty of other places to get your chicken shawarma fix. I've been making them myself at home when I have time, which tastes even better. We really do miss the old staff. My suspicion is they changed hands more than twice, maybe three times. Although, one of the staff denied it. Maybe they kept it all in the extended family? Either way, I prefer the old staff from almost a decade ago. They were the best. Then after them, I remembered the man with the two girls (sisters?) who would work the counter. They were super nice as well. Farewell forever.

I was really looking forward to checking out this spot, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to expectations. We ordered the chicken shawarma and falafel platters. Both came with a side of hummus, salad, tahini, garlic sauce, hot sauce, and bread. The chicken shawarma came with rice as well. Sadly, the chicken shawarma lacked flavor--it felt pretty bland and didn't have the seasoning kick you expect from good shawarma. The falafel was better in terms of flavor, but it had been fried a bit too long, which made it greasy and hard. For the price, it didn't deliver what I was hoping for. It's located next to the Little Arabia shopping center and there are a couple of tables if you want to eat there.

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.

I was craving falafel and needed some fiber after a long road trip. Luckily, this spot was open late. I ordered on the phone at 11:30pm and arrived around 11:45pm. I decided to go for the vegetarian plate. Based on photos on Yelp, I thought I would come with two falafel's, but it came with 4! I ordered two falafels on the side just in case, and those came with some salad.The order was ready on time. They gave me 3 pieces of pita in a bag, which I think was due to it being so late at night. The falafel could have been crispier, but it satisfied my craving. I liked the thin pickles. The baba ganoush with my favorite thing in the plate. I'm not a huge fan of the parsley salad, although it was fresh. I wish the hummus was more seasoned. I haven't tried many Mediterranean places in the area, so I'm not sure what I could compare it to, but that was a decent late night meal.

i did an order thru door dash i pulled up and the staff was sitting with customers for about 15 mins i watched another customer walk in and order their food i walked in and my order had not even been started so i had to wait even longer then i received 2 sandwiches when i ordered a plate and one sandwich when i asked he said they didn't have something for the plate but i could take a free soda no sauces (which i thought would come automatically as it was a chicken shawarma so a lil on the drier side) in the bag , napkins nothing good food just be sure to ask for everything

Most authentic fresh mediterraneanfood I've had in OC. We got the mixed kabob plate & everything was made fresh on the spot. Extra Hummus is a must on the side too. Will be back.

Best Falafel in Anaheim! Ask for parsley instead of lettuce in the falafel sandwich, if you like it how they make it in Lebanon. Their hot sauce is sooo good too! Small cafe but very clean inside. The service was fast and the people working are so nice. The worker gave me a free water bottle while I waited since it was hot out and I didn't buy a drink. I will drive here from the valley just to eat here again.

Love the place, love the owner. Underrated spot indeed. Chicken shawarma is probably my favorite sandwich there and the beef comes in as a close second

I have been going to this place for years... And I'm a little mad at myself for not writing a review earlier... But here it is... Four years in the making...I absolutely love this place... I'm pretty sure they put addictive something in their garlic sauce because I could eat it everything day... I have tried everything off the menu (Even though, the beef s