Freekeh

A cute and intimate little restaurant tucked away in the Mission District. The lighting is very dim and many of the tables are suitable for 2-4 people. Here is what I recommend: + Kufta (5/5): Fragrant and flavorful! If you like sausage, this is a must order. Though the portion is small, it's nice to share. It pairs with their freekeh, which is OBVIOUSLY really great too. + House Sampler (4/5): Good to share. The hummus is SO GOOD here. Seriously.. perfectly thick and creamy! I like that they add cherry tomato and cucumber. Muhammara was also a favorite amongst our table. I'm biased... Not crazy about tabouleh (I'm sorry). The falafel was also average.. FYI they also charged $2 per extra falafel! + Kanafeh (3/5): I have had this dessert dozens of times, and I have never had it sour like the one here. It was still sweet, but had an odd tangy aftertaste I disliked. Worth a try, but strange. + Chicken Shawarma Rolled Bites (5/5): You can't go wrong! Perfect size to dip in the toum (garlic sauce). If I'm being picky, I wish there was more chicken though.

Incredible service and outstanding food. The food is some of the best we've had in SF. Plus the decor was so beautiful. Would definitely recommend!

Best falafel I've ever had so far. It was not dry at all and so crunchy! Everything else we had were tasty taste too. Since it was our first time, the waitress was very kind to recommend us some dishes. The chicken and toasted almonds dish was my favorite. So flavorful with a little bit of a kick. The lamb dish was also good but the meat was gamey for me so it would've been better to pair it with a minty/cucumber sauce. The baklava with icecream is a killer combo that topped the whole meal off perfectly. Will be bringing friends here on our next visit.

The storefront is pretty unassuming but the incide is nice and decorated. The staff were friendly as well. The food comes out quickly. The blueberry mocktail drink was very yummy. I definitely want to try their other drinks. The sampler dips is a good quantity for 3+ people. The rolled food is kinda like a quesadilla. Pretty good. We also got the cauliflower and the okra tapas which are good. Definitely should get some of the pita bread / other dippable or sauce-absorbing sides. Enjoy! Note that since this is in the mission I would recommend taking a bus line here (right along the 22 line) instead of parking. This restaurant is on a busy street with lots of bars and restaurants and loiterers nearby

What a hidden gem the Mission, and by extension, San Francisco has. The food is fantastic, although the portions are rather small. Not to mention, they have so many cultural pieces, like Arabic music, cultural pieces layered through the restaurant. Really, you have to stop by to just appreciate how great it is living in a multicultural space. Pictured is Ful, Freekeh, and Qatayef, a vegan dessert filled with walnuts.