Lotus Falafel and Shawarma - Burlingame — Restaurant in Burlingame

An absolute must-stop just five minutes from SFO! This family-run spot serves the freshest and most delicious Mediterranean food I've ever had. The #4 lamb & beef shawarma plate was so generous it easily fed two of us for lunch, and the tabouli salad was the perfect fresh complement. For dessert, the baklava was a standout—incredibly juicy with a flaky, crunchy top. (Pro tip: the pistachio slightly edges out the walnut!)

Considering the incredible quality, massive portions, and fair price, it was the best value of our entire trip. The process is a breeze: order at the counter and your food is ready quickly. The space is cozy with about eight tables, each...

Wow, this was an incredibly underwhelming experience. It makes me wonder whether the positive reviews have ever had good Mediterranean food. The atmosphere was noisy and the space was not designed very well. The tables were not especially clean and the service not friendly. The hummus was not very good, the falafel mushy and poorly cooked with little seasoning, the rest of the ingredients like lettuce low quality, and the baklava one note and not very fresh. I definitely wouldn’t recommend it and don’t plan to go back. Try Oren’s or Rock’n kebabs if you want good hummus and falafel on...

Clean establishment..... basic hello acknowledgement w/ no eye contact. Uncomfortable to sit it, hot as fish grease in this joint. Food, good presentation and decent sized plating. If you like seasoned food.... this it ain't. Very bland for Mediterranean food from the lamb/beef, chicken, hummus, salad, garlic sauce etc. The reviews are very misleading and I know there's plenty more places out there that hit way harder with lesser stars..... wish yall the...