**April 2024: Sunday Evening Visit** My friend and I were in the area and I was famished after a long photoshoot. I had this spot bookmarked for quite some time and thought that it was the perfect opportunity to check it out. It's super dark inside, I suppose to give it that romantic ambiance, but it made it hard to take photos lol. Nevertheless, I was eager to try their offerings. After looking through the menu my friend and I decided on the following Appetizer: Baba Ghanoush ($9): This came with a basket of warm pita and I'm not sure if it's because I was starving, but my friend and I basically ate all of it and they gave a pretty hefty portion. Entree: Kleftiko Lamb Shank ($22): It was super tender, not gamy at all and just essentially fell off the bone. I really enjoyed it and the portion is good for two meals. Honestly, my friend and I probably could have shared and he even he said that on our return visit he'd order my Lamb Shank. I can't remember what he ordered, but my dish was definitely the star! Overall, I think this is a fantastic mediterranean restaurant in the Murrieta area with fair prices and explosive flavors. Two thumbs up!
Mike G.
The most delicious food I've had in a while. Great customer service, and Environment! Great job, keep it up, definitely coming back and highly highly recommend Kan Zaman
M N.
Try this place! The Mediterranean cuisine is only bettered by the ambiance. Honestly you're going to forget you're in a strip mall. The food is excellent. I'm veg but my girl isn't. We both had great food here. Wine, food, service. It's the full package. Treat yourself.
Karen H.
What a find! Talk about SPECIAL!! Glad we went early - 5:00 on a Friday night and most tables taken with happy customers. Our server Maggie made us feel right at home! She was so sweet and friendly and clearly loves representing the owners. Everything is house made and fresh. We shared a green hummus appetizer which came with the most delicious pita bread EVER. So light and fluffy. The hummus was the best ever too. I shared the Beef Barg Kebab plate with my sister which was plenty of food for the two of us. The meat was incredibly seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. At the end of the meal we passed on dessert but because we had mentioned it was my birthday Maggie brought a complimentary baklava. And of course it was the best baklava ever (surprise)! I just wish I didn't live so far away, or I would be a regular here. I want everyone to experience what we did! Top notch in every way!!!
Gonzalo O.
Awesome place, I really enjoy dinner here, will be back many more times. Chef special and chilli hamas were just fantastic!!
Marina M.
I love it when we get quality restaurants in the inland empire. When you visit this restaurant, you'll experience professionalism, great service, and top notch Mediterranean food. The flavors of the food are authentic and fresh. I had the best falafels ever at this restaurant! Their babaganoush, hummus, and steak kabob were all mouth watering. I cannot wait to come back and have some amazing food again. Thanks, chef & staff!
Joshua G.
Delicious lamb kabobs and a really great Israeli wine! Wonderful ambiance and service as well. Hummus was great too.
Leslie Khashan
Great food! Try their green hummus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel
Wolf P.
first time here, wifey craving for mediterranean food so decided to check this place out. Food is delicious and tasty, i found myself wanting more, meat portion was a bit small, salad and carb was adequate. Meal portion can improve. Ambience was ok, it looked clean. Service was good, they were attentive and kept our water glasses full.. overall nice experience!
Ranae B.
This is definitely one of my fav places to eat! Portion sizes are good and the food is tasty!! Good food, good service and cute atmosphere for a small dining area. They won't disappoint.
Beautiful restaurant with great catering service. Villagers salad is delish. The chicken was moist.
Tracy M.
Passing through to go to San Diego and had the best Mediterranean meal.Falafel was the best I've ever had and the dipping sauce was amazing. I had the beef (steak) with a double salad and all of the spices were amazingly balanced and the best I have ever had. The service was outstanding and I can't wait to pass through again to stop here
Chad P.
Wow!! My wife and I had dinner here last night and I can honestly say it's the best food around. Fresh, friendly service and a very welcoming dining area. Mariam was extremely informative and gave us awesome first time choices!! We will be back to experience more dishes on a consistent basis. Great job!! PS: make a reservation if your going for dinner! We had a reservation and our table was ready when we walked in at 7pm. There is a good chance you will have a wait if you don't make a reservation.
Janet P.
It's not an accident this place has such a high reviews. Absolutely amazing!!! Great service, delicious food and cozy. Portions are generous too. Definitely coming back!
Philips B.
This review is based solely on the food I ordered, not the entire menu. While the ambience is pleasant, the food fell short of expectations. The chicken shawarma sauce lacked garlic, the hummus was flavorless and needed more tahini, the tabbouleh needed a stronger lemon flavor, and the baklava was disappointingly dry.
**April 2024: Sunday Evening Visit** My friend and I were in the area and I was famished after a long photoshoot. I had this spot bookmarked for quite some time and thought that it was the perfect opportunity to check it out. It's super dark inside, I suppose to give it that romantic ambiance, but it made it hard to take photos lol. Nevertheless, I was eager to try their offerings. After looking through the menu my friend and I decided on the following Appetizer: Baba Ghanoush ($9): This came with a basket of warm pita and I'm not sure if it's because I was starving, but my friend and I basically ate all of it and they gave a pretty hefty portion. Entree: Kleftiko Lamb Shank ($22): It was super tender, not gamy at all and just essentially fell off the bone. I really enjoyed it and the portion is good for two meals. Honestly, my friend and I probably could have shared and he even he said that on our return visit he'd order my Lamb Shank. I can't remember what he ordered, but my dish was definitely the star! Overall, I think this is a fantastic mediterranean restaurant in the Murrieta area with fair prices and explosive flavors. Two thumbs up!
The most delicious food I've had in a while. Great customer service, and Environment! Great job, keep it up, definitely coming back and highly highly recommend Kan Zaman
Try this place! The Mediterranean cuisine is only bettered by the ambiance. Honestly you're going to forget you're in a strip mall. The food is excellent. I'm veg but my girl isn't. We both had great food here. Wine, food, service. It's the full package. Treat yourself.
What a find! Talk about SPECIAL!! Glad we went early - 5:00 on a Friday night and most tables taken with happy customers. Our server Maggie made us feel right at home! She was so sweet and friendly and clearly loves representing the owners. Everything is house made and fresh. We shared a green hummus appetizer which came with the most delicious pita bread EVER. So light and fluffy. The hummus was the best ever too. I shared the Beef Barg Kebab plate with my sister which was plenty of food for the two of us. The meat was incredibly seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. At the end of the meal we passed on dessert but because we had mentioned it was my birthday Maggie brought a complimentary baklava. And of course it was the best baklava ever (surprise)! I just wish I didn't live so far away, or I would be a regular here. I want everyone to experience what we did! Top notch in every way!!!
Awesome place, I really enjoy dinner here, will be back many more times. Chef special and chilli hamas were just fantastic!!
I love it when we get quality restaurants in the inland empire. When you visit this restaurant, you'll experience professionalism, great service, and top notch Mediterranean food. The flavors of the food are authentic and fresh. I had the best falafels ever at this restaurant! Their babaganoush, hummus, and steak kabob were all mouth watering. I cannot wait to come back and have some amazing food again. Thanks, chef & staff!
Delicious lamb kabobs and a really great Israeli wine! Wonderful ambiance and service as well. Hummus was great too.
Great food! Try their green hummus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel
first time here, wifey craving for mediterranean food so decided to check this place out. Food is delicious and tasty, i found myself wanting more, meat portion was a bit small, salad and carb was adequate. Meal portion can improve. Ambience was ok, it looked clean. Service was good, they were attentive and kept our water glasses full.. overall nice experience!
This is definitely one of my fav places to eat! Portion sizes are good and the food is tasty!! Good food, good service and cute atmosphere for a small dining area. They won't disappoint.
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful restaurant with great catering service. Villagers salad is delish. The chicken was moist.
Passing through to go to San Diego and had the best Mediterranean meal.Falafel was the best I've ever had and the dipping sauce was amazing. I had the beef (steak) with a double salad and all of the spices were amazingly balanced and the best I have ever had. The service was outstanding and I can't wait to pass through again to stop here
Wow!! My wife and I had dinner here last night and I can honestly say it's the best food around. Fresh, friendly service and a very welcoming dining area. Mariam was extremely informative and gave us awesome first time choices!! We will be back to experience more dishes on a consistent basis. Great job!! PS: make a reservation if your going for dinner! We had a reservation and our table was ready when we walked in at 7pm. There is a good chance you will have a wait if you don't make a reservation.
It's not an accident this place has such a high reviews. Absolutely amazing!!! Great service, delicious food and cozy. Portions are generous too. Definitely coming back!
This review is based solely on the food I ordered, not the entire menu. While the ambience is pleasant, the food fell short of expectations. The chicken shawarma sauce lacked garlic, the hummus was flavorless and needed more tahini, the tabbouleh needed a stronger lemon flavor, and the baklava was disappointingly dry.