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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kathleen M. sent me her Gourmet Express review and it also came with a Eye on the Bay video of her at Gourmet Express.I wouldn't look as glamorous as her on television, on account that I would be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best lunch I've had in a long, long time. It is truly authentic arabic food. They have a daily special of very authentic food, but I got the falafel plate instead because I don't eat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really terrific stuff! The shawarma really has a zing to it, the lamb special is succulent, the eggplant savory, the falafel sassy, the baklava crispy/flakey in addition to honey sweet. And such a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came for lunch with some friends. Had my handy printout with the special buy one get one 1/2 off promo and they do honor it. The falafel was really good! Better than I remember it. The falafel was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ONE OF MY BEST BITES FOR JULY 2007 - JUNE 2008Lemon Garlic Potatoes"Garlic" is in the name to warn you. These suckers are potent. I have trouble thinking of a tastier preparation for potatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since Pat H. won some money gambling over the weekend I tried to get him to buy me lunch, and since I had a coupon he said ok.We were the only ones on Mon 11/24 at 11am. I got a Shawerma Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried and like everything on the menu; my favorite is the gourmet chicken. It's like a panini sandwich made of a creamy shredded chicken mixture. It comes out piping hot and full of flavor. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, did I have a bad experience. Wonderful lunch spot with spacious high ceilings??? I guess I am fortunate enough to get out a lot more. Maybe this is the place to go for veggie med food based...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally came here after reading many of the reviews on Yelp. I wasn't sure about the directions because it looked like I was heading into a business park. But lo and behold, there was a sign for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Warning....Warning. Overused Yelp ClichA� imminent....3....2....1I really wanted to like this place. Since it serves up one of my favorite food groups (Mediterranean), and has been recommended by...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful lunch spot that's worth a drive down 880 if you're in the East Bay. After trolling around the mini-malls in vain, I happened upon Gourmet Express, nestled in a business park. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was pretty tasty, but it was nothing special. The hummus was ok. The people working there suggested that my friend have the special (which he did) and it was really tasty, so I guess that was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Much better than expected. Their service is very friendly. We tried the eggplant wrap as well as the falafel sandwich. The falafel sandwich was just OK, but the eggplant wrap was really nice. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of the ethnic food there, but it's obviously freshly made and very good quality food. The service is very friendly and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I revisited today in a different frame of mind. Now that I know the drill, the falalel sandwich I had with dolma and babaganoush was actually pretty good. The hole in the wall ambience at the corner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning - do not come here if you have a date afterwards because your breath will smell like garlic for the rest of the day.That being said, the food here is amazing - falafel and baba gounash...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had some chicken sandwich, i don't remember the name but i remember it was good. The staff is helpful and i had a pleasant experience (Sorry for the lack of descriptions, it's been awhile since...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous food. Good taste and healthy for you. This is obviously a family run establishment, and they care about service.I had the lunch special which was beef and potatoes over a bed of rice,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was decent; I wish they gave bigger portions for the platter plate.The Shawerma Beef was okay but not a "Wow"er.Yes, they do reheat the meat in a microwave (slight downer).Did enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
thank you yelp ! for an AWESOME lunch spot. I had the minty cucumber tomato salad and the chicken shawerma...and YES it is insanely garlicky , but I don't mind it, just make sure you have a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is most definitely tucked away! Fortunately, by reading other yelp reviews then memorizing the address and map, I found it no problem. Turn on Abbott Ave and follow it as it turns into...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend first brought me here a couple of years ago, and my first impression was that it was good but too spicy. I went back a few months ago and now am addicted to their chicken shawerma sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OHMYGOD this place is amazing! My co-worker took me here today. The location is really in the cuts, but all treasures are a bit hidden...argh. So back to the food. I ordered the falafel platter...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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A friend first brought me here a couple of years ago, and my first impression was that it was good but too spicy. I went back a few months ago and now am addicted to their chicken shawerma sandwich. Yes it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really hidden. I went via yelp when I read a review that someone liked this place better than House of Falafel. Well, it was pretty yummy and I like that there is more variety in some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found Gourmet Express via yelp. Talk about a hole in the wall. However, sometimes you get the best from from places like this.I got the beef shawarma w/ humus, cucumber salad, yogurt cucumber...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I GIVE YOU MORE MEAT YOU DID NOT GET ENOUGH MEAT.Thats what the blond owner told me as she lovingly handed me more beef for my platter. I felt like I was in the , my big fat greek wedding. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about off the beaten path. I was severely confused trying to find this place, but good thing i had my trusty friend in the passenger seat and he sniped this place. For those about to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the dolmas were okay, the shawerma was good, but the lemon garlic potato salad was amazing! i have yet to try more than that, but if anything, just come for the potatoes, and you will leave a happy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the mood for some baba ghanoush? Hummus or how about some falafel's...then you have check out Gourmet express in Milpitas. Weird name for a Lebanese restaurant but the food is really delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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I really want to like this place. The owner is really friendly and hard working and I love this type of food, but the food quality is sooo low. The wraps come with meat that is microwaved right in front of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good falafel and Hummus. Schwarma meat is microwaved and the chicken is still kind of good, but the beef is not. Sahar is super friendly!Wraps are medium priced. Salads and spreads are cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good Middle Eastern food in terms of flavor - only disappointment was really the portion size (I left borderline starving) and the fact that the shawarma chicken was something only a true...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3/22/2007Another yelp find... I woulda never have found this place without yelp.I wanted to be able to try a bit of everything, so I went with the chicken shwarma platter with 4 nice-sized sides...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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I discovered this Middle Eastern Restaurant about 3 weeks ago and have been raving about it ever since! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I was craving Falafels and started searching online for something nearby (I live in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I discovered this restaurant about 3 weeks ago, and have been in weekly (at least) ever since. I was craving Falafels and started searching online for something nearby (I live...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the falafel sandwich (ask for it to be spicy), hummus and baba ghanouj here. The falafel sandwich is somewhat hit and miss. Sometimes it is very good. Sometimes it is not so good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody has their favorite places to go to in each major food genre. Sushi, pizza, Mediterranean.For the latter, I've always been an ardent fan of the San Francisco staples: Truly Mediterranean, Ali...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best falafil ive ever had to date. like homie below me said, place was overall plain but still good. The food was the best ive ever eaten though. Agree with homie that the plastic forks and plates...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good food
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hit up this spot on a friday. my kind of day. it was hot and stinky out. and we were hungry. i enjoyed a great beef platter while my sidekick ordered a fallafel platter. both were delishioso. best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place to be very good in their offering of middle eastern influenced food. I had the shawerma beef platter while my sister had the gourmet chicken sandwich/wrap. Both meats were very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious place for lunch. Clean, reasonably priced, and I love the Shwermas, beef & chicken, as well as the specials. It's tucked away a bit so may be hard to find, but well worth the visit. I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Look far and wide, and you'll still find more culture in a cup of yogurt than on semiconductor row. So thank you, Ann L., for clueing me in on this goldmine of a mid-eastern deli. Enter "Falafel &...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, the only negative: It's not open on evenings and weekends. However, if you are in Milpitas on a weekday, go to this place for a casual lunch. It's delicious and reasonably priced. As a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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