Kareem's Mediterranean - Anaheim

"Falafels at family-owned Kareem’s are available in three forms: a vacuum-sealed mix to make at home; a frozen bag ready to be cooked; and freshly-fried rounds cooked right then and there. These vegan-friendly spiced balls of ground chickpeas initially attract customers. For on-the-go accessibility, consider having a wrap with Mom’s garlic chicken or the ’96 falafel version that includes pickled turnips, mint, and tahini. Purists can savor more traditional flavors of baba ganoush and sauteed steak, among other dishes. (Be sure to ask the owners about the famous athlete of the same name.) — Anne Marie Panoringan" - Joshua Lurie, Anne Marie Panoringan

"As one of the first restaurants in Anaheim’s Little Arabia District, Kareem’s remains a go-to for authentic Middle Eastern food. Owner Kareem Hawari’s closely held family falafel recipe is so popular that the Hawaris started selling it wholesale to grocery stores and other restaurants. The baba ganoush, grape leaves, and hummus are staples not to miss, but Kareem’s newer menu items — vegetarian wraps, falafel burgers, and feta fries — also offer a modern Mediterranean vibe without sacrificing traditional flavor." - Jenn Tanaka

"You’ll find falafel on just about every restaurant menu in Little Arabia, but if you want the best of the best, it’s at Kareem’s. The homey counter-servicer spot has been in business since the mid-90s and is still cranking out crunchy, cilantro-heavy falafel that’ll make you realize how much mediocre falafel you’ve eaten over the years. Absolutely come to Kareem’s and get the falafel a la carte, but we prefer ordering them as a falafel bowl with lettuce, rice, avocado, hummus, croutons, and pickled onions. For $13, it’s one of our favorite quick lunches in town." - brant cox

"You’ll find falafel on just about every restaurant menu in Little Arabia, but if you want the best of the best, it’s at Kareem’s. The homey  counter-servicer spot has been in business since the mid-90s and is still cranking out crunchy, cilantro-heavy falafel that’ll make you realize how much mediocre falafel you’ve eaten over the years. Absolutely come to Kareem’s and get the falafel a la carte, but we prefer ordering them as a falafel bowl with lettuce, rice, avocado, hummus, croutons, and pickled onions. For $13, it’s one of our favorite quick lunches in town." - Brant Cox

"While not exactly next door to Angel Stadium, Kareem’s is worth a stop all by itself. This decades-old shop in the city’s Little Arabia district is where locals know to go for some of Southern California’s best falafel as well as wraps, bowls, a falafel burger, and more." - Farley Elliott