Middle Eastern Restaurants near Hayward, CA

“I’ve been on a falafel dry spell, and by dry spell, I mean every single one I’ve tried in years has been hella dry. Not so at Falafel Flare! The falafel were soft and the herbs inside them combined with the chickpea meal to create a nice, balanced flavor. I dug the pickled radish in the wrap and wish they’d included more! My only complaint is that the flavors were a bit tame, so I’d definitely recommend asking for the hot sauce, too—and more radish!Interestingly, this place used to be called Falafel Flame. The front door had the “m” peeled away, which is now replaced by an “R”. I want the 411 on that situation! It made me laugh to see the obvious change to the name.“

“Excellent fresh Mediterranean fare! Loved watching the videos of the food being prepared, all from scratch. We had a falafel wrap and a chicken shawarma wrap. A little pricey at about $20 each, but really more food than we needed. Next time we’ll share and add some salad.“

“Honestly everything was excellent. The food was fresh and flavorful, the service was intentful and speedy, and the atmosphere was inviting and cozy. The menu had a focused but varies collection of meat/kabob dishes. I ordered the chicken breast kabob plate. 17 bucks. Such a bargain for the amount of food these days and it tasted home cooked and prepared with pride--you can tell. The rice was perfectly seasoned and the entire plate was nicely balanced with a yogurt based cabbage slaw. Definitely will be coming back.“

“Honestly 10/10 for everything! The food is amazing, my go to is the lamb haneeth or chicken mendi. The service is very nice, the waiter always greets you with a smile and is extremely kind. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. Each table has its own booth with a tent like cloth for privacy. Its a great place for family and friend gatherings. Highly recommend!“

“Just ordered chickpea salad. Was very good.Cashier was there to help. Though was standing there watching me while I looked at menu. Would like a smile if going to watch me. Though was nice to me and glad he didn't react when I just ordered a salade (some places do).The place looks great overallOverall service was good and I noticed employees were nice and there to help others.Recommend putting signs for recycle and trash.“

“I enjoyed a falafel plate, which included a generous helping of salad, hummus, and warm pita bread on the side. The falafel was still warm from cooking just before handing me the plate.This is a counter order, sit and eat restaurant. Not too fancy, but the decor had a nice mural. The location is out of the way, but it is worth it to find this little restaurant to get good falafel.“

“Chicken, hummus, rice & cucumber tomato salad. Food flavorful. Rice like and fluffy, not overcooked. Chicken delish, but I took off star because I wasn't a fan of the hummus. Btw 1 piece of chicken is missing, my son took it. Note: Make sure you get the green sauce, and that the chicken hasn't been sitting too long.“

“My go to for lunch whenever I'm working in this area. I always order the Saaj wrap with falafel or chicken shawafel with all the fixings and it always hits the spot. The many options for fresh ingredients to add to your wrap or bowl is one of the many things I love about Saaj. The green sauce is a must! Not to mention, each meal comes with a warm lentil soup, which is great way to start any meal. The lady that works here provides genuinely, friendly service and is informative if you have any questions. My only wish is that they had a location closer to where I reside in Fairfield!“

“The kabob plate has well seasoned meat with a large side of basmati rice, TWO sides of different salads, and two pieces of sesame flat bread. Delicious experience!Easy, friendly, quick takeout option. This restaurant is reliable and doesn’t skimp! Kudos!“

“Literally I am in love with this place! They have everything I need. I was so hungry and I found this great Halal Option . I was so so impressed by the way the person was cooking there . He was completely taking care of the hygiene. Was using the gloves all the time . The tray he served me food was also so good. I can proudly say this place is close to my heart. I will definitely visit this place again and again.“