Sunrise Deli — Restaurant in San Francisco

I recently visited this longstanding establishment, but my experience was profoundly disappointing. Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the filth. The walls were covered in grease, which even dripped down a decorative picture. The restaurant was cluttered with supplies in an unorganized manner.

There was no greeting or acknowledgment from the staff. When an employee finally did address me, it was with a nasty attitude and an aggressive tone, making me feel unwelcome. Despite my initial reservations about the state of the restaurant and its lack of patrons on a typically busy day, I decided to stay.

Unfortunately, the food did not redeem the experience. The oil used for frying was clearly dirty and old, which was evident in the taste of the falafel. The falafel itself was disgusting, a far cry from what I expected.

As an Arab and a Palestinian, I was particularly disheartened. This restaurant is a disservice to our cuisine and culture. It's baffling to me how this place remains in business and doesn't have more negative reviews. I cannot recommend it to anyone seeking quality Middle...

Reinforcing my belief that hole-in-the-wall delis are where you most often find the best surprises, Sunrise was fantastic. My family and I, all overly critical when it comes to food, ordered a small plate each - one chicken souvlaki, two lamb souvlaki, and a veggie platter. Though the chicken and the lamb were filling and good, the veggie platter was amazing.

The falafel was neither mushy nor hard, as it often is, but really crisp, moist and flavorful and described by someone in our party as "the best falafel I have ever had." All of us agreed and we ordered another half dozen pieces - happily downing them them with only a smear of their tasty hummus.

... and the dude working the counter was really great, suggesting that we try a little of this and that. We walked away with a powdery little rainbow of Turkish delight and an extra serving of falafel for...

Best falafel in town no lie and I'll tell you why. Crispy outside, moist and soft inside, pop of flavor from solid base and spices/herbs used, and fresh because they constantly make falafel. That is the star of this restaurant but for meat eaters kibbeh and kufta are my go to. I recommend trying the dips and salads see if they adhere to your taste. Pretty standard recipes they do. A nice addition to make a nourishing meal. I like spicy food so I always like some home made shata, a middle eastern hot sauce. Finally, dessert can be classic baklava or their no added sugar date cookie! So good with a little less guilt. They also make s cookie or gharaba that delicately melts...