Tahini Authentic Middle Eastern Street Food — Restaurant in San Diego

I was not prepared for this level of deliciousness. I am blown away by how much I love it. I have been back a bunch of times, and I am constantly dreaming about the food.

I am a huge sauce person, and these SAUCES are just so outstanding. The food is so full of FLAVOR and so fresh. Everything that goes into it is full of Heart and Soul that you don't see everyday. I am so busy swooning and saying "oh wow" every bite that I can hardly eat. 🤣

Now some people might not feel the same bliss, but I do know it is at least worth a try. And worth driving out of your way too.

The Pita or Rice Bowl + Steak, Parsley Mix, Kalamata Olives, Toasted Almonds, Cilantro Tahini and Garlic Sauce is pure bliss!

I also learned that I love Pickled Turnips! Who knew they could taste so delicious? My new favorite is a bowl with rice, pickled turnips, pickles, parsley mix, onions, Sriracha Tahini and Garlic Sauce.

I also just tried the same bowl but with Steak and it's literally one of the best things I have ever eaten! So much flavor! I was doing the Happy Dance with every bite. As much as I love the pita, I am liking how the flavors come out stronger in the rice bowl.

Another new favorite...Fries on the pita! Yum! I had: steak, onions, pickles, fries, garlic sauce and Cilantro Tahini. I swooned over every bite. My daughter loved The Esquire with added pepperoncini and onion.

The meat has been so tender and full of flavor. The Toasted Almonds are delicious and a really special touch. I like getting two sauces or extra sauce. Sauce person, remember? Sigh. The Cilantro Tahini is something I would like to put on everything. The bread is coming out of the oven right in front of you and smells incredible.

Their SAMBUSAS are wonderful. The beef is my favorite but they are both so good. I loved the Cilantro Tahini Sauce with it. I think the Sriracha would be good with the chicken.

Both the Walnut and the Pistachio Baklawa are fantastic, and the best Baklawa I have tasted. It was so light and less sugary sweet, so the other flavors come out.

The staff makes us feel so welcomed and appreciated! Add to that the feast for your senses and it's at the top of my 'Must Try' list for anyone who remotely likes this type of food; and definitely on my list of favorites. I always leave wondering when I get to eat it again!

The owners are fantastic! They are really great people that I have loved getting to know. Thank goodness they followed their dream. My life is better for it. Thank you all for the delicious meals. You are all making the world a better place,...

*Updating with an extra star since the owner reached out with a positive attitude to make it right and really values the customer experience. Looking forward to trying this place out when I'm back in San Diego again!

Upon entering, we were greeted by the friendly staff who explained our food options which were also posted up on the wall. The menu was easy to read and they offer rice bowls with salad and meat or in a freshly baked pita bread. We decided to order the Shawarma bowls since I'm not a huge steak or falafel fan. We also got a half order of the Tahini fries and Halloumi cheese sticks. For our sauces we got the garlic sauce, siracha sauce, and cilantro tahini on the side. Our food came out pretty fast within 10mins but our bowls were barely full with a handful of basmati rice hiding at the bottom with a few slices of shredded chicken added in and covered up by lots of lettuce on the top with a drizzle of sauce. There was no flavor and I found the food to be quite bland overall. Also the garlic sauce had more of a mayonnaise paste consistency rather then being saucy so just beware. The cilantro Tahini offered the most flavor out of all the sauces. The half order of fries also came out with less fries and more toppings of the olives, feta cheese and pepperonicins which was surprising since fries are usually cheaper so they should offer more instead of the toppings. My friend enjoyed the Halloumi sticks which came out with some pita bread and jam. I tried the pita bread which was freshly baked but again didn't have the tasty bread flavor to want you to keep on eating it.

I came here based on a friends recommendation and was honestly a bit disappointed. This place reminded me of the many lunch spots in NY offering mediocre Shawarma bowls. The concept is cool for a lunch spot but the flavors are just not there for me to want to come back.

Parking: Plenty of parking available out front in the plaza and outdoor seating is...

Hi everyone! Loved this place so much I had to tell you! ( and everyone I've had even minor contact with for the last 2 days😅) I went vegan a while ago so I found them using the happy cow app and they did not disappoint! They also have plenty of vegeterian options and good ol' fashioned chicken and steak dishes. I would say it's elevated middle eastern street food, and it's seriously delicious! They make the best falafel I have probably EVAH had! (seriously, break one open and smell it!) My husband tried their steak and is also in love, high quality beef, very well prepared. Their tahini is amazing and has a bunch of different flavors: reg, sriracha, bbq and more! And, most importantly, the food quality is on point; basically EVERYTHING is made from fresh ingredients in house, you name it: the falafel is made from fresh beans, no cans, powders or fillers (eggs or dairy!😃); they make their own bread from scratch, and OMG can your mouth tell the difference! Their soda (both fountain and bottled) is delish, made with real sugar and comes in a lot of super tasty, interesting flavors! (Try the cherry with tarragon, you'll thank me) I have been there 4 times since finding them 3 days ago, twice on the first day! ( yeah, don't judge me until you go there!😉) The staff is super sweet, accommodating and helpful and you can tell how much they love their place! It is really affordable and for T- town pretty close by, soooo happy to have a great option for V food, and just plain awesome food, down the street a bit. Go there people, I need this place to stay open forever, ( tho I dont think they'll have ANY trouble) make your taste buds happy and be sure to tip the hands...