"Walk into this Middle Eastern spot in the Haight and you’ll immediately smell chicken shawarma sizzling on the grill and freshly fried falafel. Grab a seat in one of the cushioned booths and soak in all the aromas while waiting for a massive spread of meats and dips to land on your table. The hummus loaded with beef and lamb shawarma is a must-order—the explosion of textures from the perfectly cooked meat and creamy hummus is next-level. We come here for casual weeknight dinners and quick lunches when we forgot to plan ahead, or any time we feel like sharing a bunch of things and eating our body weight in pita. " - julia chen 1, lani conway