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Dimond Hala Burgers and Shwarma
Dimond Hala Burgers and Shwarma: Authentic Middle Eastern flavors, welcoming vibes, and generous portions in Oakland
4.9
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Dimond Hala Burgers and Shwarma: Authentic Middle Eastern flavors, welcoming vibes, and generous portions in Oakland
Dimond Hala Burgers and Shwarma in Oakland draws diners with authentic Middle Eastern flavors. Reviewers praise flavorful, well-seasoned rice and tender, juicy meats, generous portions, and affordable prices. The restaurant offers vegan options like bamia and falafel wraps, plus chicken shish taouk and beef shish kebab, all prepared with balanced spices. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly service round out a satisfying dining experience.
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Authentic dishes like chicken Mandi and lamb shank, featuring flavorful rice and tender meats with traditional spices.
Freshly made shawarma wraps and juicy burgers, combining Middle Eastern flavors with classic American favorites.
Delightful choices such as vegan bamia and falafel wraps, crafted with care for plant-based diets.
A cozy, art-filled atmosphere with Arabic-themed decor, perfect for enjoying meals in a welcoming setting.
Quick, friendly service for takeout orders, ideal for grabbing a flavorful meal on the go or for casual gatherings.
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Overall rating
Gregory Robinson
Marc Schoenfeld
Update: now operating out of a smoke shop next door to original location with limited to go menu and new items. Can confirm the chicken schwarma wrap with fries ~$14 still excellent. Sad full restaurant gone but glad they have maintained the quality. Saw on maps as a new spot and have struggled to find a spot close by I really like, but this is it. Chicken Shawarma wrap was of the highest grade you could hope for, made fresh with generous amount of nicely seasoned chicken and came with fries. Hot sauce at table. Price of $14 very fair for amount and goodness of the product. Nice seating inside, brought water without me asking. Not super quick but I will take that over speed and having stuff prepared in advance and sitting in a heated bin. Def will return to try a plate for dinner sometime.
Boris Shpungin
The food is very well prepared, with skilfully balanced seasonings, spices, and sauces. It does take a little while after ordering before the food arrives, as other reviewers indicated. Nice attention to detail in preparation: for instance, even the "white rice" served with entrees isn't just plain rice, but delicately seasoned with cloves and possibly something like nutmeg (?), giving it a nice and fairly "unique" (vs. other cuisine styles) taste and flavor. The complementary "hot black tea" isn't just plain tea, but also flavored with spices - and served in beautiful little tea glasses toward the end of the meal, almost like a digestif. Every dish we tried, tasted great and left at least an impression of some kind of authenticity; so for our party who weren't familiar with Yemeni-style quisine going in, this was also a nice (and enjoyable) learning experience. Food presentation generally isn't particularly fancy, but above-average I'd say. Atmosphere-wise, the place has artful Arabic-themed (but fictional), expansive landscape painting "decals" spanning the full width of the walls, and floor-to-ceiling. This gives the room an interesting vibe, and almost makes it feel larger on the inside than it really is (it also makes staring at the walls quite a bit more enjoyable than usual... 😅). Tables and chairs and floor/ceiling are fairly basic, as are the menu format and eating utensils. Ambient sound is unobtrusive and not unwelcome. Service is friendly and welcoming, though again as other reviewers had mentioned, the person taking orders isn't always at the counter (keeping busy in the kitchen, presumably) - and in that case needs to either be actively called on or waited for, and food orders must be made at the counter as well - as there is no dedicated person to go around taking orders at the tables, or regularly checking up on how the patrons are doing or if they'd like to order anything else (such as dessert...)
Michael Jones
"I recently tried the chicken Mandi at this Iraqi restaurant, and it was excellent. The rice was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the chicken was tender and juicy, and the spices were balanced just right. The portion size was generous, and the dish tasted authentic and fresh. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for delicious Middle Eastern food.”
Leo Saif
A true hidden gem in Oakland — deserves 10 stars! I tried this Jordanian–Iraqi restaurant today, and wow… absolutely outstanding. The lady working there is incredibly kind and treats you with genuine hospitality. I ordered green bean stew and okra stew, and the flavors instantly took me back home — it tasted exactly like something my mother would make. The food is clean, the portions are generous, and the prices are very competitive. Everything felt authentic, warm, and made with love. If you’re looking for real Middle Eastern comfort food, this place is a must-try. Highly, highly recommended!
Justin Decker
so glad they are in the neighborhood! very good food and friendly people. I recommend you give it a try.
