Taboun — Restaurant in San Francisco

I’ve been coming to Taboun regularly for over 7 years and I can say with confidence that this one is the best Mediterranean places in SF at the price point.

Upon entry you are greeting by the kind hard working ladies who have worked tirelessly to make this restaurant exceptional. It’s always spotless, the inside has a beautiful interior, and everything is made fresh. The best thing I can say is that this restaurant is always consistent. Not once has the meat been dry, overly salty, undercooked, etc.

I’ve honestly never had a bad meal here, the kabobs are cooked fresh to order. This remains the best kofte I’ve ever had. I always get the dinner combo comes with your choice of 2 meats, 2 sides, and is severed with rice and pita for a very fair $20. This was one of the first middle eastern places I went to in SF, and over the years after trying many other ones, it still has kept its place near the top.

When you walk in you feel a sense of comfort and that you are welcomed into their homes. The food is made with love, and it’s simply spectacular. If you’re near UCSF or cole valley, this should easily be...

Inflation is real. For the size smaller than regular burrito, the dolma wrap I got has more bread wrap than filing. Also, the cashier made me uncomfortable when it comes to signing my payment (debit card) by pointing out that I have to select tips first before I can sign. I order the food to go and yet I’m obligated to leave tips to the already expensive price tag. I work mostly from home and today, I’m working onsite and I decided to get lunch from Taboun. I would be happy to give gold tips for when I’m actually sitting and dining in. But to ho? Definitely wouldn’t come here again. I can buy the bread wrap from the market for cheap if I want to just eat flat bread. They also charged a fee for paying with debit card.$15.21 is way overpriced. Definitely regretted coming here. There’s Carmelina right across from the hospital and the food and prices are far...

I walked into this quiet spot for lunch after a long morning at the hospital. I was happy to see they had Chicken Shawarma on the menu. The restaurant was quiet around 2 PM, and I could see the meat cooking behind the counter. I was excited to taste it!

I ordered the Shawarma with a fizzy mineral water. The chicken wasn't as tasty as I hoped, though. It needed more seasoning, and didn't have the strong flavors I expected from Shawarma. On the bright side, it wasn't tough, and there were lots of fresh veggies in the wrap like cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. There were also some pickles which added a nice tang.

But for $14, I was expecting a lot more flavor. It's a bit too much money for a meal that didn't wow me. I don't think I'd go back for the Chicken Shawarma. The place was nice, and the service was fast, but the food just didn't match up...