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Arabian Nights

Mediterranean Restaurant and Hookah Bar$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Arabian Nights

7.1^/10

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Ranked #9 for shawarma in San Francisco
"shawarma plate for main order."(6 Tips)
"Great hummus and fresh flatbread straight from the oven."(5 Tips)
"Try the Lamb Kebab - Love!! Must have!!"(2 Tips)
"The veggie mezze platter was quite nice."(2 Tips)

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hookah
good for groups
casual
outdoor seating
tea
middle eastern food
yogurt
chicken
desserts
Turkish coffee
skewers
pita
labneh
shish taouk
dinner
kafta
cheese
Baba
rice
grapes
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YonasJuly 14, 2016
The best chicken shawarma I've ever had! Seriously, couldn't believe how good it was. The beef shawarma was amazing too. Can't decide which one is better!
Upvoted Dec 16, 2024
Abood AbussaudMarch 4, 2015
The best Lebanese restaurant in town! Delicious complimentary pita and za'tar, i recommend the fried cheese for starter; the mixed grill (for two people) , and shawarma plate for main order.
SamaMarch 25, 2019
Greater place for Arab food. The sampler is good for 2-3. The sheesh tauok is juicy and perfectly cooked.
Ty SmithSeptember 17, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Hookah on the back patio, good Lebanese food, especially the hummus and beef shawarma. WiFi password is "2265903736"
Pavan KulkarniMarch 18, 2018
The hookah patio is very chill, get the guava with a little grape fruit hookah , order a mint tea or Turkish coffee
Benjy WeinbergerMay 12, 2014
Excellent hummus, kibbe, kebab and lamb. And the pita bread is the real thing- thick and fluffy and delicious.
NanaApril 17, 2016
Hookah was good for the price. The veggie mezze platter was quite nice. Cheese rolls was my fav ;)
Ayesha RizviFebruary 2, 2013
Try their Half Chicken served with rice or fries, the garlic sauce is to die for! They also offer delightful Turkish tea.
Radha AhyaJanuary 30, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Good food... trick is to always ask for the garlic and hot sauce. Great hookah as well!
ashley tevatiaNovember 15, 2012
Hummus and homemade pita. Get the shish taouk, it's incredible.
Andrei IvanovAugust 12, 2016
The lamb shawarma was amazing, hookah is good and the unlimited tea is a must
Shaun CramptonJuly 21, 2014
Halloumi on the cheese plate isn't grilled. Mezzes are excellent. Try the cauliflower.
Ruby AnayaJanuary 9, 2014
Get the Labneh yogurt dip to start. Also there's hookah in the back, just ask!
Elizabeth JamesJanuary 3, 2014
The best fresh made pita bread, baba gannouj, chicken and ribeye skewers! So delish!
Ros HodgekissNovember 30, 2014
Shawarma date night! Great food and wine by the bottle is well priced.
Will BertelsenMay 17, 2014
Best pita I've ever had. Hot out of the oven, moist, and very fresh.
Jodee CherneyJune 28, 2013
The non-bhaklava dessert was amazing!!! Leave room for this warm treat for sure.
Tom MengNovember 22, 2014
Hooka is smoked on the back patio. You'll get led through the restaurant and kitchen like a fucking rock star.
DebbieJuly 14, 2013
Don't understand why it's empty. The Lebanese food here is damn good. Thick creamy labneh and tender lamb kebob.
Caroline HofellerNovember 14, 2012
Super friendly staff and great food. I would come back ! Get the sampler for sure!
Rhys DavisJune 2, 2018
Lamb kabob and mezza plate was incredible
Benjy WeinbergerMay 12, 2014
I take back everything I ever said about there bring no decent middle-eastern food in SF.
Barton SmithJanuary 9, 2014
Choose the rice over the fries. It's some of the best rice you'll have.
Carla OliveiraApril 1, 2013
The sea food combo is kinda pricy but amazing! Totally worth it!!
Holly ChenFebruary 3, 2013
Kafta B’tahini is amazing. Try with lebanese red wine.
JoAnne KaoJune 17, 2012
Try the Char Grilled Half Chicken - Very good very tender and great flavors.
Patrick KaldawyJune 23, 2016
Most of it is great. Very close to authentic. The makanek weren't that great though
Josh PylesMarch 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great hummus and fresh flatbread straight from the oven.
Amro DiabJanuary 29, 2014
1hr to order hookah, 1.5hrs waiting for hookah, 2hrs waiting for food. There were 20 people smoking shisha...some places have 100. Food was good but the price was too high especially after the wait
Sahil DesaiMay 20, 2016
Been here 25+ times
There's hookah, lest I say more?
Vadim ChepuryaevNovember 10, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Hookah, meat plate, sangria
Julie ZischkeJune 20, 2012
Fried cauliflower, hummus and warm naan are stellar.
Barton SmithMarch 20, 2014
Head out the back on a warm night for some hookah.
Yves Van GoethemFebruary 15, 2013
Great libanese place! Tasty tasty and über friendly!
JoAnne KaoJune 17, 2012
Try the Lamb Kebab - Love!! Must have!!
AbbyOctober 6, 2013
Hookah in the back at night! It's magical
Shivaji VidhaleOctober 7, 2018
The baklava!!!
JoAnne KaoJune 17, 2012
Try the Kafuti - Delicious
Lasse ReedtzJuly 2, 2016
Nice courtyard
VansiJune 9, 2018
Pricey and ok.
Chloe CondonJanuary 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Very very bad service. Left after not being served after 25 mins of waitresses avoiding eye contact.
Pavlo GrozianNovember 11, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Ребята ходят сюда за хорошим кальяном, а я за пахлавой.
Nikolay AFebruary 20, 2017
Неплохой кальян.

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