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Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill
Middle Eastern
Murals of desert landscapes and the Nasser family carving shawarma off vertical spits cover the walls, which tells you most of what you need to know. Abu Salim is a counter-service Middle Eastern spot on Haight Street, casual in the way the neighborhood demands. The hummus runs soft-serve creamy and the Ramallah-style falafels shatter cleanly. Portions lean generous, and the kitchen covers shawarma plates, vegetarian combos, and salads with evident care.
One honor, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- San Francisco Chronicle Best Middle Eastern restaurants in the Bay Area
One number, weighted & current 65
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Hummus San Francisco Chronicle
- Ramallah-style falafels San Francisco Chronicle
- Shawarma San Francisco Chronicle
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