Yem Kabob

Good food the place is cute but the location is unsafe. They need to close off the patio and make it more private. The hookah was good as well.

An incredibly chill place to have a brunch. The banana bread with honey is an excellent shot of vitality in the morning to keep you energized all day. The tea has unlimited refills, so add that to a tranquil garden fountain and shisha; we’ve got ourselves an oasis.

I’ve been coming here sine it was Zlfreds and I have to say that after tonight, it was not the same restaurant that it was. I was told on previous occasions that everything would stay the same, same food, same chef. I got the beef and lamb kabob plate. I had some of the biggest pieces of onions and very little meat. My rice just lacked flavor. Zlfred’s was one of my favorite places to go and talk to the owner of Zlfreds. My family has been following him around since they were located downtown. This was the one place I recommended for people to go because the food was just that good and there were generous portions. With the food I got tonight, it is not the same nor has it stayed the same. I doubt that my family and I will continue to eat here.

I had been driving past this restaurant for about 4 months. Never saw it. Finally had to stop in at Own A Car, and was like, when did that place get there? Forever, according to the guy I talked to. So I put it on my list. Took me awhile, but in the meantime, I was able to ask around about it, look up recommendations, etc. So I finally stopped in, and ordered the chicken kabob. Initial impressions were that this was not a Broilers. The menus suggested family dining, and the large group around the corner only reinforced that idea. This is the kind of place that scares me when it comes to lunch. $ 15+ for lunch. As I looked at the menu, I’m not seeing what I’m looking for. But I’m seeing the prices can get up there. I ask about the kabob and order that. In and out in less than 10 min. There is a lot of food! Well, pilaf specifically, but still I don’t think I can finish it all. And I don’t. The pilaf could have used a little something extra, but was still good. The benchmark for a good chicken kabob is The Grill, and on this day, they maintained their title. But it’s good to know if I’m ever in the mood for a decent kabob, this one is close

My husband and I went out to dinner we had kebabs sandwiches beef and chicken with a saffron rice topped off with baklava for dessert the waitress was wonderful the service was very helpful we met the owner who is very kind loved the music no TVs very quiet and peaceful dinner wonderful food we will be going back

Love his place food is always on point
Very traditional food
The owner is nice too he always comes and say hello and makes sure everything is ok and if we needed anything
The only problem is the waitresses
Don’t bring the food on time sometimes they bring out everything together with the appetizer but overall love this place

This is a large restaurant sandwiched between a car dealership it has plenty of parking. When I entered I was greeted by Mercedes who was going to be serving me. Just order one plate for a person the food is enough to fill you up and it takes about 15 minutes for a plate to be ready. I tried the lamb kabob, the beef kabob and skewers along with their salad.
The food was nonintoxicating, delirious and delicious. There was plenty of meat, the rice on the side was awesome with lot of aroma. Each plate costs around $ 12.
They also have a Huka smoking place outside and a fancy hall inside for large groups and events. The place is called Yem Kabob as the cook is from Yemen.
The place is clean and seats are comfortable, I enjoyed my trip and will be back soon.

Before these people took over I’ve been going to the old place for years it started at Blackstone and Dakota now that they took it over they raise the rate of the food and they give you less I tried to call the owner to tell him that I was not happy he does not call you back my family will not go back again I will wait for them to go bankrupt if you want a great shish kebab sandwich you need to go to George in Selma it’s the best now I know why the owner never called me back because I am Armenian and they are Turkish it is a Turkish restaurant I found the problem today crazy huh

Try their famous dish «Salta»

I’ve been coming here with my family for
Years. It’s an old school spot where your treated like family. Small tucked in the side of the street but they do have a banquet room for parties and will serve you great food. The server that’s always there a long with the cook are always more than friendly and try to take care of you. My go to plates are the a1 and a giant hogi. The kabob in the a1 is seasoned great and the bread it comes with is spot on. Comes with sautéed onions, bell peppers and a side of pilaf. The giant hogi now it’s over a foot long. Cut in sections of your liking and it stacked! Oniond, lettuce tomato, pickles and mayo with a amazingly cooked thin pastrami. Also comes with a large box of pilaf. Go in have a drink and enjoy some old school eatery.

This is formerly Zilfred’s. Same location, same great food. It is almost exactly the same. I was afraid to go in but they still have the same yellow rice, peda bread, lamb, beef or chicken kebab with grilled onions and peppers, It was only 10.25 for a sandwich. Not the greatest location but that is how they keep their prices reasonable. Give it a chance. You won’t be disappointed.

We used to go here when I was a kid, at the old location over off Dakota before they moved.
For the prices they charge I would expect far far more. Stay away from the coffee if you do go in.
They could bring the food and restaurant up and make it more than it is, like it was. I hope they do.

Zlfreds has the best shush kabob in Fresno. The service is great and their newest dish the lamb kabob is to die for. I highly recommend this restaurant to all food lovers.

Classic old Fresno folks. Zlfreds is a Fresno institution like Old Silver Dollar Hofbrau
and DiCicco’s. Not the best locale (actually their 3^rd over the years) and I waitressed there 36 years ago! But the Kebab Sandwiches and Pilaf are so darn good !
The owners Mr. and Mrs. Sanifar (sp?) are very nice as well as the staff. My family actually has large parties in their banquet room often. I prefer the chicken sandwich, all come loaded with grilled peppers and onions ON PEDA BREAD. I also worked at Valley Bakery (another old Fresno institution) many moons ago so I know a good Peda bread. The pilaf is loaded with yummy saffron as well. One doesn’t come here for the ambience, just for some delicious food. Not every Med. restaurant serves garlic sauce on their sandwiches either, don’t get me wrong, I love the stuff myself, but it’s just not needed with the spices already on the sandwich. So… GET OVER THE LOCATION, PARK NEXT TO MY BENZ WITH YOUR CADDY, SLIP INTO A VINYL BOOTH, AND ENJOY YOUR FOOD !!!

I came to this restaurant years ago with my dad. He loves this place, but he will eat anything.
I decided to visit again because I had a coupon. As soon as i walked in I was transported back 20 years to the first time I visited. Apparently updating the menu and redecorating has not been a priority over the years.
Well the food was mediocre nothing to get excited about. Doesn’t seem like they put much effort put into anything. I had beef kabob with dinner salad. The salad was rediculous, iceburg lettuce amd store bought dressing. I mean damn! Can I get some feta or something Mediterranean. Then my entrée came and it was ok, just meat and rice. I asked for some garlic sauce. The waitress told me that she would have to make some and that it would take a minute. So I waited, and when she came back I looked at the sauce and tasted it. Honestly it was nothing but mayonnaise and garlic salt. I could seriously still see the garlic salt granules. Well that killed it for me!

My first time eating here and the food is very good, and the plates are huge. Will definitely be coming back.

I’ll be honest, I’ve been eating here my entire life. If they didn’t make anything else, the shish (or chicken) kabob sandwich would be enough. With pilaf of course. I have never strayed from that menu item. It’s never been located in a nice, or even convenient part of town, but the succulent meat, perfect vegetables, and delightfully juice soaked bottom bun has had me returning several times a year for as long as I can remember.
I will say this, if you’re looking for ambiance you’d be better off getting takeout and heading home. The interior is lackluster, that’s for sure.

This place is a must if you like shish kabob, the shish kabob sandwich is a buttery toasted bun filled with marinated tangy shish kabob meat, grilled peppers, onion and served open faced on a bed of the tastiest rice pilaf I have ever had. The interior is just plain awful but who cares, it’s about the food. Love it!

The only reason we came here was because I had a coupon. The food is okay, nothing remarkable. Ordered chicken and beef kabobs. Thought it was rather pricey at $ 18.95. You can get much better food at the Mediterranean Restaurant at Fresno and Gettysburg.

I so wanted to give this place a better rating. The service is great, but the location, food and ambiance sucks.
I’m giving two stars for the service, which was fine. We sat outside with my two dogs and smoked cigars while the waitress took care of us and kept bringing iced tea. She was friendly and professional.
Now about the restaurant. It is located behind a car lot and a motel, in the same building as the car lot’s office. You wouldn’t know that it’s open unless you walk up to it. The waitress said that is was the oldest restaurant in Fresno. What, and the town just grew around it?
On a Sunday afternoon, there were hardly any other customers. And I have to say that it’s probably because the food isn’t so good. The highlight was the homemade hummus, which was good. However, the chicken swarma was served on a big toasted hamburger bun. The rice pilaf was like yellow Uncle Ben’s rice with some thin noodles. I was very disappointed in the poor quality of the Middle Eastern food. They don’t even have the yogurt drink.
Overall, a big FAIL.