“ You know, I never thought I'd ever say anything negative about Mazra, but it looks like I do - them closing until December 2024 for renovations is really annoying. In part because it makes the timing of this post a little awkward (I knew I should've posted this a few weeks ago...), but mostly because my friend and I were supposed to come here yesterday! Ugh...and I had such a huge craving for their street wraps too! Ever since my first visit to Mazra, I've been in love with everything about this place. The outdoor seating is great, the overall vibes are super chill, all of the workers are very nice, and, most importantly, the food is amazing. The menu looks somewhat standard at a glance - they've got your usual sort of mezzas, wraps, salads, and kebab plates. However, a deeper look reveals its far more interesting than it appears - "street" wraps and fries, wood fried plates with proteins like grilled duck and branzino, garlic rotisserie chicken, 6-hour lamb shanks, octopus kebabs, arayes, and so much more. Even after just a few bites of trying everything, I already knew multiple return trips were going to be in order! -- STREET WRAP with Chicken Shawarma, Fries, Tzatziki Sauce, Tomato, Pickles, and Onions...$14 It wouldn't be an understatement to say this was one of the best wraps I've had. The chicken was very flavorful with a slight char, the fries were still crisp (at the start, at least), and the veggies were all so fresh! Plus, I loved how the pita wasn't overly bready/thick. -- STREET FRIES with Halloumi, Fries, Tazatziki Sauce, Tomato, Pickles, and Onions...$14 Exactly what loaded/nacho fries elsewhere could only hope to be. Not only were the fries still crispy underneath all of the toppings, but I loved how the halloumi was soft and gooey yet still firm to not make the fries soggy. I just wish we each had our own order... -- FALAFEL MEZZA SAMPLER - 4 Falafels, Arabic Salad, Tabbouleh, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki, Dolma, Pickles, and Pita...$15 Sampler? More like sampler meal! My friend and I ordered this thinking it'd be perfect for sharing, but we could barely make a dent in this. The falafels were crispy on the outside and piping hot on the inside while nearly all of the dips were terrific (my favorites were the hummus, tzatziki, and Arabic Salad). -- STREET WRAP with Lamb Kebab (+$1), Fries, Tzatziki Sauce, Tomato, Pickles, and Onions...$14 While I think the chicken shawarma might have been slightly better (if only because I have a harder time finding a good one), this wasn't far behind. The slices of lamb were tender, well seasoned, and not at all gamey. Delicious! -- DOUBLE KEBAB PLATE - Beef Kofta and Chicken Kebabs with Two Sides (Baba Ghanoush and Hummus), Rice, Pita Bread, Garlic/Hot Sauce...$20 My buddy mentioned that Mazra's double kebab plates were huge, but this was HUGE! The kofta was really juicy, the chunks of chicken were moist, the rice was soft, and I loved all of the vegetables. As for the sides, I still like the hummus best, but the baba ghanoush wasn't too shabby either! -- RASPBERRY LEMONADE...$5 Of their rotating selections of juices and lemonades, this is my favorite. I've had it twice now and, both times, it was refreshing, not very tart, and not too sweet either. Their fresh cantaloupe juice is pretty good as well, but I'd opt for this one if I had to choose between the two. As delicious and amazing as Mazra clearly is, possibly the most surprising thing about my trips here is that, despite how popular they are, we've never had a problem snagging a table. Parking is similarly easy for the most part (they have two small lots, but there's decent street parking around), but despite how they usually have a (small) line, we've always been able to get seats immediately. Of course, it helps that they have a lot of tables, including a few that are perfect for larger groups. Between how good the food is, how nice the staff is, and just how convenient everything else has been, the closest thing I've had to a problem is finding a way to try everything I want to try on the menu. Even after making a handful of trips, it feels like I've only made a dent! I guess this is just going to be an ongoing challenge that I'm more than happy to take on! Mazra, come back soon - I don't want to have to drive to your Redwood City spot all of the time, though, I most certainly will for one of my favorite restaurants around! ”