Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill

"If your Wednesday was filled with back-to-back meetings (and your t-shirt was inside-out the entire time), you’re probably in the market for some comfort food. Abu Salim is here for you. The Haight spot has mood-boosting murals and cushy banquettes for you to sink into. Order the hummus topped with crispy beef and lamb shawarma, falafel stuffed with caramelized onions, sumac, and pine nuts, and lots of pita to go with it all. By the end of the night, you’ll have convinced yourself that no one really noticed the shirt thing." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway

"We could spend hours in the cushy red and black banquettes at Abu Salim, ordering round after round of hummus topped with pieces of beef and lamb shawarma that are outlined in crispy edges. This Middle Eastern spot in the Haight is the answer to all low-effort weeknight dinner conundrums. There’s always plenty of space to sprawl out with a group and their sizable kabob plates and wraps. Round out the meal with their extra dense falafel, which are even better stuffed with mozzarella or caramelized onions and sumac. " - ricky rodriguez, patrick wong, julia chen 1

"If your day was filled with back-to-back meetings (and your t-shirt was inside-out the entire time), you might be in the market for comfort food. Abu Salim is here for you. The Haight spot has mood-boosting murals and cushy banquettes for you to sink into. Order the hummus topped with crispy beef and lamb shawarma, falafel stuffed with caramelized onions, sumac, and pine nuts—and pita to go with everything. By the end of the meal, you’ll hopefully have convinced yourself that no one actually noticed the t-shirt thing." - Julia Chen 1, Ricky Rodriguez

"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

"Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill in the Lower Haight feels like a cozy living room with murals and cushy banquettes that wrap around the dining room. The food is just as comforting. Order the beef and lamb shawarma-topped hummus and the falafel stuffed with sumac and caramelized onions—they're the foolproof way to make your Monday night 50% better (yes, we're assuming it's been that kind of day)." - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway, Ricky Rodriguez