Al Forat Market

Kabobs are quite reasonably priced and fresh off the grill. Specify the tenderness you prefer to the chef. Beef, & two different chicken kabobs and veggie kabob cost $20.12. great deal. Nice big slice of walnut Baklava was $7.00. the Baklava tastes EXCELLENT and the kabobs were so juicy & fresh. It will take approximately 30 mins to prepare, so call ahead or be ready to wait. Definitely worth the money, I'd be coming back every single time I'm in the area. Nobody put their feet or hands in this meal, just good ol bbq kabobs.

Decided to give this place a try since we were having a family dinner. Called in my order and picked up half an hour later. I didn’t realize the hummus and baba ghanoush were canned so I skipped those. My order was ready when I arrived. Koobieh: 3/5 meat was undercooked in the middle and had strong lamb flavor. Chicken skewers: 5/5 well cooked, flavorful. Not dry. Veggies: 5/5 good! Rice: generous portions. They have lots of lavash with the meat. $62 for 5 koobideh, 2 chicken, 2 rice.

Situated next to the Wild Palms Hyatt, this very small Middle Eastern market sells a small selection of dry packaged, bottled items, and some frozen items. The meat counter sells various cuts of poultry, beef, and lamb. This market sells very good and and very reasonable prices hot foods - specifically kebabs and grilled items cooked to order, take-outs only. There are no tables/seats in the market. I discovered this place when I stayed at the Hyatt next door and continued returning to order the grilled foods. I believe the highlight of this market is the kebab / grilled foods. The key to having a smooth experience with ordering the food is to order over the phone well in advance of the pickup time. 30-45 minutes is the usual cooking time quoted. When ordering the kebab koobideh, specify if you want the meat moist or dry. Also, specify if you want the bread (lavosh) separate from the kebabs. The grilled veggies (tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers) are grilled and rotated on all sides cooked just right. Some other kebab places just grill on one side where the cooked side is too soft and the un-grilled side crunchy. The grilled koobideh, grilled chicken kebabs, grilled chicken breast pieces, grilled sirloin, and grilled tandoori chicken were all cooked just right (not dry). The koobideh's lamb smell is very subtle, not overpowering like some other places. The prices for the grilled foods here is very good quality and probably the most reasonable in the Bay Area. Repeat customer. Food quality: 5/5 Food quantity: 5/5 Food pricing: 5/5 Service: it's a small market with 1 person in front and 1 person cooking. It's not a restaurant. Neutral score.