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Intimate counter serve offering classic Middle Eastern fare such as hummus, gyros & shawarma.
435 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940

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Reviews — 8

pliu
at 2025 Jan 05
pliu
at 2025 Jan 05
Food’s great but everything was 4% more on the bill compared to posted prices. Counter stat couldn’t give an explanation and i don’t fault them because they’re employees. It was only a couple bucks more and would’ve been fine if there were signs to that effect but there wasn’t so it left a bad taste. To the owner: really was that 4% worth aggravating a customer?
Tapan Acharya
at 2025 Jan 03
Tapan Acharya
at 2025 Jan 03
Friendly staff, but the food wasn't good except for lentil soup. Hummus was watery and the bhaklava was too sugary. Hot lentil soup was served with a plastic spoon.
Sunny Gohari
at 2024 Sep 11
Sunny Gohari
at 2024 Sep 11
The food was absolutely fantastic! Every bite was a flavor explosion. The decor was also very inviting and created a lovely atmosphere.
Jacey
at 2024 Aug 18
Jacey
at 2024 Aug 18
Anthony was a great host/server; he was very kind! Food is also very delicious at a good price.
D T (xThe_Real_dx)
at 2024 Jul 04
D T (xThe_Real_dx)
at 2024 Jul 04
I have never had a gyro sandwich before, so I didn't know what to expect. I raced in 15 min before closing because it was in walking distance, and I'm so glad I did! The gyro sandwich was delicious. I would have walked back to get a second if they were open.
Caroline
at 2022 May 25
Caroline
at 2022 May 25
Very unassuming place, but the people are friendly and they give LARGE portions! They also gave us pita while we dined in, which was definitely a welcome surprise.

- Clam Chowder (4/5): Came in a large bowl and was filled with lots of clams and potatoes
- Chicken Gyro Sandwich (5/5): We got this as a recommendation, and it was SO GOOD!
Lee Johnson
at 2022 Feb 15
Lee Johnson
at 2022 Feb 15
HAPPY VALENTIN DAY. Wife being vegan and I am not, I still can't wait to go back with her. The small fried mushrooms taste better than the warfs calamari. The ( I'm sorry forgot name) long Island ice tea was seriously tasty.
Ambient Light was low but flavors were on.
If you can find parking it is in the back right corner and well worth the walk from where wherever you do park.

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