Gourmet Express

Was back again today, aiming for 100% visits per trip to NorCal :) Great Middle Eastern food (why the Google Maps description says "Chinese" IDK). The tabouli is my favorite of a great selection of sides. I tend to go for the daily special combination plate for lunch. I've yet to have a meal that wasn't excellent. Like home cooking served in someone's home with guest tables set up for a large family gathering. I'm craving more already.

I've been coming to Gourmet Express for years and it's still as good as is ever been. Sahar, the owner is such a nice lady as well. The chicken shawarma is different from most places since it's shredded and not diced and I prefer it this way. The homemade hot sauce is so good, pretty spicy too but I feel that it's one of the best attribute of the restaurant.

I dropped into this unassuming place for lunch and was blown away by how good the food was. It is not fancy inside but the hostess was very nice to talk to and the food was just amazing. I had a spinach and chicken dish with a cucumber salad and rice. There is a broad variety of side dishes that you can choose. I was able to eat zero waste as they have reusable plates and cutlery and I brought my own water bottle.

First, the lady who runs this place is an absolute gem. She greets you the second you come in and asks if you've been here before. If you haven't, she explains how the plates work and how many sides you can choose, etc. I got the daily special (chicken stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with pasta) with 4 small sides (hummus, dolmas, and two types of fruit). They also brought you some pita bread to eat with your meal. EVERYTHING WAS SO DELICIOUS. You can tell that the food is made with love. The prices were pretty reasonable, too. It's in a bit of a hidden place in the Sobrata lot, but plenty of places to park and the inside is very colorful and bright. Overall, a pleasant and wonderful experience. I will be back!