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The Ma'lawah Bar is a middle eastern restaurant in Palo Alto, CA.

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Tawny V
Tawny V -Google user
a month ago
Found this spot on a whim because we were staying at Zen hotel nearby (check out my review) It seemed to be the only spot that wasn’t closed for a few hours between lunch and dinner and it was walking distance. The restaurant is said...Read More
Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesIndoor dining areaHighly recommendMenu is all vegetarianPlenty of parking
Chris “Vectrexer” Romero
Chris “Vectrexer” Romero -Google user
3 months ago
Food at the Ma'lawa Bar is always delicious! Easy parking, and easy to find. Perfect service by the people working there. Bright and sunny place. This time I had the Shakshuka Ma'lawa Wrap. Totally tasty and satisfying! I've had a meal more than a few times at...Read More
Dine inAtmosphere: 5
Benjamin Franke (Solstice Son)
Benjamin Franke (Solstice Son) -Google user
8 months ago
What an amazing little spot with the most friendly and kind staff! I would eat here everyday if I lived in the Bay still. I grew up reluctantly munching Subway sandwiches at this location for probably 2 decades and I’m glad to see it has...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Hummus, ShawarmaHighly recommendMenu is all vegetarianVegan and GF optionsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingAccessible with handicap seating available.
Louisa Toy
Louisa Toy -Google user
Edited a year ago
I have never been introduced to Yemenite-Israeli Cooking until I tried The Ma'lawah bar and I love it. The restaurant is brand new, super clean, and ingredients are super fresh. The owner and staff here is also very nice and friendly! Menu items: You can choose...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Grace
Grace -Google user
a year ago
This super friendly Yemenite-Israeli cuisine restaurant is off to a great start at its reopened location in Palo Alto on 4131 El Camino. Falafel and Sabich wraps were filled with great flavor and the portions were quite generous! The handmade bread is similar to a...Read More
Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4Highly recommendMenu is all vegetarian, Large vegetarian selectionNot vegan as it has eggs in some dishes, but there is no meat.Plenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingI easily found street parking at 5:00 pm/Wednesday. This is in a plaza where there is a good amount of parking for the next door Korean restaurant, Tofu House, which does get busy at dinner time. Ma’lawah is tucked away off the street behind the boba place, TeAmo.
Austin Salcedo
Austin Salcedo -Google user
9 months ago
Food tasted amazing — lots of rich flavors but not overpowering. Owner is very sweet — gave me a sample of her coffee tahini smoothie and it was different and awesome. Just be wary there is no restroom in the location, but they’ll let you...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Avi Shai
Avi Shai -Google user
a year ago
A wonderful, welcoming place with very tasty authentic yemenite Ma'lawah, Ghachnun and more. Vegetarian with Gluten free options. The Ma'lawah was fresh and tasty, together with the authentic tomato sauce and harisa. I'll definitely be coming for more!
Anastasia Mavridou
Anastasia Mavridou -Google user
3 months ago
The malawah was delicious. I had the sabich. The owner lady is super sweet.
Yekaterina Myslovaty
Yekaterina Myslovaty -Google user
a year ago
My first time ever trying Jachnun! The owner is super sweet and friendly, the food is delicious plus I don’t know of another place in California you can get these goodies. Highly recommend :)
Kiko Ware
Kiko Ware -Google user
2 years ago
I ordered a wrap online to pick it up at 1pm. I couldn't figure out how to get there for a while, but I got there 5 minutes to 1pm. My wrap was ready to be picked up, and the staff were friendly. …
Sigal Flamholz
Sigal Flamholz -Google user
a year ago
I just moved to the area and was searching for kosher food. This place is absolutely incredible! Fantastic service and delicious food. we ordered the sabich and the shakshuka and both were fantastic. Would highly recommend and I am excited to return.
Daniela Lapidous
Daniela Lapidous -Google user
a year ago
I really enjoyed “the traditional” malawah with boiled egg, grated tomatoes, spicy szhug sauce, and a side of baba ghanoush and pickled vegetables. It’s a little tricky to find, if you’re driving by you’ll see Teamo on the outside but park …
Adam Schwartz
Adam Schwartz -Google user
a year ago
Enjoyed this place while I was visiting Palo Alto. The owner was super friendly as was her assistant. I tried the jachnun, sabaich, strawberry banana techina shake, and date techina shake. The shakes were so creamy and good! I'll be back next time I'm in...Read More
Samey
Samey -Google user
a month ago
One of the best vegetarian restaurant ever. Certainly the best vegetarian middle eastern food I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot! We tried a few things. The schnitzel made with beyond chicken was the best. The Other was made with eggplant. The wraps were...Read More
Take outFood: 5
Thomas Bigley
Thomas Bigley -Google user
2 months ago
I stopped in randomly while in the area and got the falafel wrap. Absolutely incredible. So much great flavor and the wrap itself, the signature flatbread, is so delicious and flakey, I’ll never want pita bread again. Definitely recommend!
Dine inLunch$20–30Service: 5Quiet, easy to talkHighly recommendMenu is all vegetarianPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Jonas Taege
Jonas Taege -Google user
5 months ago
Incredible Israeli-Yemenite food! I had the Malawah Sabich Sandwich for take away. It was incredibly delicious! So much flavor in this sandwich I have not seen in the Bay Area elsewhere. Ingredients tasted super fresh and I loved all the sauces. On top of that,...Read More
Take out$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizes
Ilya Gurin
Ilya Gurin -Google user
3 months ago
It's a little counter-service joint with a few tables. The food is excellent, very authentic and delicious. The signature malawah bread is oily but very good, a bit like Indian paratha. They also have good pita, thick and soft. The portions are huge, too. My...Read More
$10–20Food: 5
Avraham G
Avraham G -Google user
5 months ago
Food: delicious. My favorite is falafel. Ask for extra spicy sauce. Consistent quality and I’m a regular. Service: Doreet, owner, is a local star, and as welcoming as you can possibly …
Vincent Shayer
Vincent Shayer -Google user
3 months ago
Just arrived on a business trip. I wanted something local not chain food and found this place across the way from the hotel. …
Ben Holtz
Ben Holtz -Google user
7 months ago
Such a sweet place. Delicious food I've never seen anywhere else, and incredibly friendly staff. Worth going way out of your way to come here. …

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