Karam's

Stopped by today for lunch. The service was fast and friendly. Had the chicken kebab platter and the chicken was absolutely delicious. You can tell it’s family owned and the chef was very nice and gracious enough to step out to our table to ask how everything was. The rice could use a little more flavor/salt but the delicious and moist chicken and well dressed salad made up for it. Also, their hummus was so good and acidic which I love.

We ate here tonight and found out that they have only been open for four days. We had the falafel sandwich and the chicken garlic sandwich. Both were on the smallish size for a Lebanese sandwich, but were very flavorful. Pick the salad as a side. It has some tasty spices and the fries are a little floppy.

The best part was the owner, who we got to know a little bit. He seems very nice, and the place seems very authentic. There were very cool decor, and had a nice homey atmosphere inside. However, I'm unhappy to say that we did not get the stellar Mediterranean food that everyone has been raving about. Our beef shawarma was bland. The tahini was runny. There was a side of limp fries that look like they have been previously frozen and simply reheated, not seasoned. They could have done so much more with the fries (added feta, or some special sauce) but chose to make them as sad-looking as possible. For the price that we paid, we were expecting higher quality in food.

As a person who is very critical of Arabic food, I can say without doubt that this is one of the best and most authentic middle eastern food places in San Diego. Often times restaurants claim to be middle eastern but they serve garbage. If you truly want to experience Lebanese home authentic cooking , this is the place to go. They put love into there food as is the Arab custom when feeding guests. On top of how amazing the food is, they are beyond reasonably priced. If you want a taste of home or just try authentic Arabic cuisine at its finest, then you have to try Karam’s !

I have been here several times now and thought I would take the time to give a review. I have only had the Spicy Garlic Gyro with salad, but I can't imagine ever trying anything else. My wife who typically doesn't like Gyros or Mediterranean food said this is her new favorite and asks me to get whenever I'm in Poway. I am in love!!! You must go here. Just not Mondays because they are closed, sadly I found out the hard way :(

This place has a small cozy feel to it and the menu reflects that. You won't find a huge selection on their menu, but what they do have on their are all great choices. No matter what you choose whether the chicken shwarma, beef shwarma, a plate, a sandwich, or just some freshly made hummus and bread, they are all good choices. The food is not too salty nor is it lacking in flavor. The meals hit the spot and are made fairly quick. The drink selection is limited to bottled and canned drinks but if you came here for the food then that's hardly a gripe. I'm still waiting for them to add a breakfast menu, but in the meantime their delicious lunch menu can suffice for brunch.