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  • 5/5 Diana 11 months ago on Google
    Very tasty, lentil soup is the most delicious in town, also amazingly delicious homemade tea. Thank you so much Olga for the great service!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 solyana t. 2 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my time in the restaurant. Everyone is really welcoming and polite. The girl Hanna serving hookah is a sweetheart she gave the patio and experience a nice vibe. The food tasted and was presented great. I wished they turned on the warmer caz it was a bit chilly but still perfect because I had there tea. Thank you
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice staff and best Mediterranean food I've had!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Don S. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place where you can chill, eat delicious food, and sit to smoke the hookah. This place truly reminds me of my two week long trip I spent in Amman, Jordan. All of the restaurants their had hookahs that they would bring to their customers as well. This place is a true window into another world. Every time I come here I always find myself ordering the lamb and beef plate along with the chicken shwarma. Both entrees are consistently phenomenal! This restaurant will always hold a special place in my heart and I will continue to come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dyanna V. 1 year ago on Google
    What a cool spot! We came in after dinner on my sister's recommendation. The space is HUGE and decorated like the Arabian desert. The main dining room was completely empty, and I was a little confused. The server led us out to the patio in the back, and we were instantly transported out of the Mission. It's a narrow patio with a few tables, but you get some outdoor air and it's perfect for hookah. The servers were great and got us a large hookah with melon. They give you disposable tips so you're not spreading germs. We also ordered fries and a really tasty hummus. You also have to order the tea - it's delicious! It was a beautiful night, and we'll definitely be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eloisa A. 1 year ago on Google
    A local gem for fresh hummus, pita and more! Meals are tasty and filling. The fattoush salad, lentil soup and lamb chops were fabulous. Recommend you check out the outdoor hookah lounge, even if you’re opting for the mint tea 🫶🏽 Enjoy!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Вадим �. 1 year ago on Google
    Local delicious Arabian food but most importantly patio with a hookah. They no longer serve beer and wine though to my knowledge but you can still relax with a tea. Be sure to check out the kebab with garlic sauce and their side rice is mind blowing. The staff is extremely friendly too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Becky F. 1 year ago on Google
    I usually don’t give 5 stars but this place served really amazing food. It was full of flavor and the customer service was amazing. I HIGHLY recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine M. 6 years ago on Google
    This place is FANTASTIC. I don't understand why it isn't packed every night, because the food is delicious across the board. Big fan of the cheese philo, fried kebbe, and chicken wings for appetizers, and the seniehet kafta entrée. The desserts, which I never tried until recently, made me a full believer in this place. The baklava is delicious and not too sweet, and the knafeh was sublime--have to order it every time now. Super super tasty food, and the wine selection is also good. Service is on point. Please do yourself a favor and try this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Larry R. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing presentation in take out! Look at those beauty plates. The beat part it taste even better. Fresh, flavorful, and seasoned on point! Exceed your he expectations leaving taste buds super happy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Plus A. 2 years ago on Google
    As someone who grew up with this food, I would highly recommend you try out this spot. Everything is so so good. Came here with 5 friends and ate a bunch of their items. They have ample seating, the menu is simple, music isn’t too loud, and the service is basically flawless. Great restaurant, nuff said!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 stephanie s. 6 months ago on Google
    The food is excellent! The place is beautiful, and the staff is always friendly and very fast. I am so happy for finding this place, they have my favorite dish “ batata harra”. The hookah is good, and the food portion is big.

  • 5/5 Josue G. 6 months ago on Google
    Very friendly waitress, great music and wonderful atmosphere . The food was excellent. The servings were generous and delicious! The next time we're in the city, we're definitely going back for more! 😁

  • 4/5 Arutselvan P. 6 months ago on Google
    Good hookah spot! Food was equally good especially Shish Taouk and falafel. Both were out of the world! I was only disappointed with Lamb kabob, it was very dry and we had to send it back. The waiter was very sweet and she replaced that with Shish Taouk. Parking might be a nightmare

  • 1/5 Alan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Used to be a go time place for Mediterranean food. Now the standard has gone down. They don’t offer toum (garlic) sauce anymore. Further more they are charging when asking for extra sauce like Tahini. Ordered chicken dish which had other meats in it. When asked the server, instead of acknowledging he said those things happen.

  • 1/5 Yazeed S. 1 year ago on Google
    I don't know if it's Christmas day or what but the food wasn't great. We got the grill platter for two. The meat tasted and smelled weird, especially the chicken. The grilled onions were cold. The side of rice was cold as well. We believe they just heated old food they had. We couldn't eat the chicken or finish some of the meat.

  • 1/5 Lucy L. 1 year ago on Google
    They are a rip off now. Their portion size for a 20 something dollar plate is very small, mostly fries. They gave a small piece of leftover meat that they mashed to make look bigger. Check out the photo of my untouched plate. And everyones plate had even less than mine.

  • 5/5 Mahir A. 1 year ago on Google
    Only few mediterranean restaurants has the original taste of kebab and kofteh, and this restaurant is one of them, food was really great, service couldn't be better.

  • 5/5 Steven B. 8 months ago on Google
    So many amazing things to say here! The service is unparalleled, and I love entering a business where everyone has a smile on their face and is genuinely happy to see you! I have been a hookah and hummus customer for 5 years now. Hookahs are always clean and Hanna provides amazing service! Best smoke in town! The hummus and food is unmatched, always tasting amazing and fresh, served with perfectly warm bread!! Such a little gem in the heart of the Mission! Back patio for smoking does get a bit cold after they open and sun goes down, but they have heaters! I always bring a jacket though! LOVE THIS PLACE. COME, you won't be disappointed!!

  • 4/5 Hamzeh H. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is good, I loved the hummus and the steak the most! But there traditional Mashawi are great too! I think the fact that they bake their own bread there and then adds so much flavor to all their dishes. And portions are more than decent! I was more than satisfied with the meal! However, I think it’s a little bit pricy but still fair. They lost a star because of the service, I think they were really under staffed for a Saturday night dinner service which made the staff really distracted and overwhelmed with requests.

  • 5/5 Akram M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was delicious, everything we tried was great. Especially the keftah platter. Ordered a lot of food and was very full, with leftovers, for only $30. Highly recommend the lentil soup.

  • 5/5 Zen 1 year ago on Google
    Loved their food. Worth the price! Recommend to try Arab food❤️ It brought back memories from when I used to live in Dubai🥰

  • 1/5 Fajr B. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s ok place the food is good but the prices in menu are not accurate! For instance the beef shawarma costs $16 but they charged me $20 same with chicken shawarma it shows in menu 15 dollars but they charged me $18?? You need to update your menu Update: 🚩🚩 Glad I took photo of my receipt… Today I checked my bank account and found they charged me $5 extra!! Not only their prices in menu were less than what they actually charged me but ALSO they took $5 more! I did not tip you so why the heck you took $73.43 from my bank account instead of $68.43 ? You know this is illegal. You know RIGHT? Never coming back again. Yikes

  • 4/5 Alexander K. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is good; nothing special. Drinks: unfortunately they don't have arak/raki/rakia (or any other hard liquor). It is surprisingly easy to get a last-minute reservation for a large group. Also, the garden in the back is nice (and protected from the wind).

  • 5/5 Aybike B. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to Arabian night last Wednesday night with my friends and we took table on their patio. It was a great experience overall. Food was good, service was even better, great!! Definitely will come back and try different flavors of their hookah.

  • 4/5 Alaina Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I got the Chef's Sampler beef, which came with a skewer of marinated spiced beef, babaganoush, tabbouleh, hummus, and fries. The babaganoush and hummus were excellent. Really, everything was delicious. It was empty when we showed up at 6:30pm n a Sunday, which was surprising because the food was really good. The atmosphere of the restaurant is fine. Good middle eastern music, at a good volume. Very sweet waiter who said he was brand new at the job. I'll definitely be going back.

  • 5/5 syed m. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best arabian food i ever had in sfo. They also have sheesha/hookah place at the back of the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Ron M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is very unassuming from the outside, but once you walk through the doors you'd never think you're on Mission St. The atmosphere is very cool and the food is delish! No hard alcohol, but the wine pours are very generous. The chicken shwarma is well seasoned and the portion was immense.

  • 4/5 Devin G. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here a while back with my girlfriend and we LOVED the customer service and the food! She ordered the chocolate chip pancake (it was HUGE, like bigger than her face). And I ordered the steak and eggs. The food was cooked to perfection and our waiter was super friendly and attentive with us.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
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    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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