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Lazeez Kitchen

About Lazeez Kitchen

If you’re looking for a standout Eritrean Restaurant in Oakland, CA, Lazeez Kitchen offers a flavorful menu and a friendly place to gather. Rated 4.70 out of 5 from 175 reviews, we’re pleased to provide great service and quality along with accessible facilities.

★★★★★ 4.70 rating (175 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Marwa Ibrahim

Marwa Ibrahim

7 months ago

Had the diced lamb and beef plate (not the sharwerma) over yellow rice with a side salad. Let me start with the rice, well seasoned, doesn’t overwhelm. The meat was delicious can be eaten without the house sauce but for me, the house sauce was the special touch and complimentary to the flavors of the meat and rice. The staff and the cook/chief were so pleasant ☺️. The portions are big so you can possibly share with two or go extremely hungry.

Wendy D

Wendy D

a year ago

We found this place while in the area—it popped up in a search for nearby restaurants, and with all the great reviews, we decided to give it a try. It was close to closing time when we arrived, and it was dark outside, so we weren’t quite sure where to park at first. Luckily, we found a spot just across the street. From the start, the customer service was excellent. The person who took our order was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu (especially gluten-free options), and very helpful. We decided to share a chicken shawarma plate and a hummus plate. The portions were generous—probably more than enough for the two of us! The chicken shawarma was delicious, served over a bed of yellow rice with a side of Greek salad that I actually preferred over the ones I had in Greece. The food was beautifully plated, and it was clear a lot of care went into its preparation. It took about 15 minutes for our food to arrive—not the fastest, but absolutely worth the wait for the quality and attention to detail. The hummus plate was huge, served with pita for my non-GF counterpart. The hummus itself had a distinct and unexpected flavor—different from traditional hummus. The more I think about it, the more intrigued I am. I’d love to hear what others think! It’s definitely worth trying alongside their other dishes, but I’d say the hummus might be a bit much if it’s the only thing you get. Or it may be just me. The unique flavor is somewhat distinctive and might be too much for one person to finish on their own especially if it’s the only dish you get. You can solve that by sampling more dishes! One thing I’d love to see in the future is the option to add cut veggies with the hummus, which would be great for those who don’t eat pita. Although this is a Middle Eastern restaurant, as I mentioned, some of the flavors were different from what we’ve had before. Having just visited Greece, we found ourselves trying to pinpoint the unique spice blend but couldn’t quite figure it out

Maksat Bobotaev

Maksat Bobotaev

a year ago

I decided to have dinner at this place where I really enjoyed the food—it was very fresh and tasty. The lamb cubes were particularly delicious, and the salad was also very fresh. I highly recommend that everyone visit. You won't regret it! Good luck to everyone considering it.

Jira Sita

Jira Sita

5 months ago

Excellent Middle Eastern!! And best lamp cubes I have ever had in my life!!!

Abraham Lynn

Abraham Lynn

3 months ago

Ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and plate. The wrap was a little small, but the plate was quite large and generous. Flavors were delicious, with really fresh ingredients and hot off the grill. Service was really courteous and friendly, even giving a free chai.

Obas Media (Ede O)

Obas Media (Ede O)

a year ago

I can’t say that I’ve had the best falafel, until i tried this place! On top of that, they have very generous portions! Love the humus and basmati rice and pita bread too. The sauces go really well with everything, especially the garlic cream sauce! The beef plate was also delicious, but the falafel here is the best I’ve ever had! This is now my go to spot for Mediterranean food!

Empress Love

Empress Love

9 months ago

The food was really really good. I especially liked the rice and salad. Rice was fluffy warm and tasty , the salad was fresh ! Lamb gyro was huge

Angela Huang

Angela Huang

9 months ago

Went with a friend for the first time yesterday and we really enjoyed the food. Cooked and seasoned very well and was fresh. The woman who rang us up was pleasant and helpful. I got beef shawarma and he got lamb shank so we got to try a bit of each other's meals and would say we can't wait to go back and I especially want to try the chicken. The decor was simple and clean and the bathroom was surprisingly really nice, kinda upscale with a light scent that wasn't overwhelming. I find personally that some bathrooms can have too much air freshener but it seemed like just the right amount.

Ahmed Kalfoot

Ahmed Kalfoot

a year ago

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to your wonderful restaurant for the delicious food and the high level of courtesy and professionalism. A special thanks to Miss Nadia for her exceptional kindness and warm attitude—it truly made our experience even more enjoyable. I would also like to give heartfelt thanks to Chef Mrs. Moba for the incredibly tasty dishes. Every bite reflected great skill and love. Thank you all for a memorable experience!

Charlie Rebich

Charlie Rebich

3 months ago

Wow, what a gem. Glad this place was recommended to us. The food was fresh and good and price was reasonable. Easy for gluten free options. And nice people running the place and clean.

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

3109 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, United States

Reservations

+1 415-852-8000

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 10 AM-8 PM
Thursday 10 AM-8 PM
Friday 10 AM-8 PM
Saturday 10 AM-8 PM
Sunday 10 AM-8 PM
Monday 10 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-8 PM
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