1001 Nights — Restaurant in East Palo Alto

One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Avoid this place at all costs. The food quality was poor, and the service was mediocre.

We went for dinner and requested a fixed menu. We were seated outside and asked for just one order since we never finish two. They refused, insisting we couldn't share one fixed menu between two people.

We then asked to order from the regular menu, but they said we had to move inside to do that. Why should our seating location affect what we can order? The restaurant was empty, so seating availability wasn't an issue.

We moved inside and ordered a few dishes. One entree was beef shawarma, which was a very small portion, barely enough for one person. It looked exactly like a taco. We also ordered a dip, Muhammara, which was terrible and far spicier than it should have been. The bread was not the best for a high scale restaurant and we could not get out of there...

Summary: Don’t waste your time and money!

Service: We were the second to arrive for an early dinner at 6:30PM. We were made to wait for an astonishing 1hr 15min to serve us dinner. Eventually we requested to just make it to-go and then we were made to wait for another 35min.

Food: It is way below average. You can go to Dish Dash or any other place and you can eat 100 times tasty food at 50% lesser price. The appetizers are simply flavorless and the main course portion is our to-go box is so small that I am wondering what to do with it.

Ambience: It is a decent place with just some lamps kept around. Gets really crowded and noisy very soon. My 2-stars are only for...

I don’t understand bad reviews about this place. 1001 Nights is absolutely wonderful! The food is incredibly delicious – every dish is full of rich flavors and beautifully presented, making it a true feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. One of the highlights of the evening was the stunning belly dance performance by a beautiful and graceful lady – she added so much charm and energy to the night. If you’re looking for great food, amazing presentation, and unforgettable entertainment, this is definitely the...