Yelp unveils its 2020 list of the Top Places to Eat in the U.S. and a San Diego food truck has snagged the No. 1 spot.
Shawarma Guys food truck is parked six days a week on Grape Street in San Diego ’s South Park community and, according to Yelp , it’s kind of a big dealA food truck in San Diego is rolling into 2020 on a high note: it has just been named the No. 1 place in the United States to grab some grub, according to Yelp .
The annual list highlights delicious dining destinations across the nation based on reviews from Yelp users, including both ratings and the number of reviews over the past year. The list is then curated “with the expertise of our community managers around the country to finalize the rankings,” a Yelp spokesperson told NBC 7.
“The result is a list as quirky, interesting and unique as the Yelp community itself – from white tablecloth restaurants to food trucks and gyro shops,” the spokesperson added. Parked in an empty lot near at 3012 Grape Street in South Park the Shawarma Guys specializes in authentic Mediterranean cuisine which, as the small business’ website proudly proclaims is “made with love.
”The food truck is open six days a week at 3012 Grape St. in San Diego's South Park area. Photo courtesy of Yelp userThe business is owned by Bryan Zeto and has only been there for about a year. Zeto told NBC 7 Tuesday that in his short time in South Park, the community has been incredibly supportive. In return, he works to patrons the best of the Shawarma Guys.
"We try to give everybody good customer service, like if you were to go to a fine dining restaurant -- without the fine dining, obviously," he explained. Items on the menu range from $3 to $15 and include hummus, tabouli, Greek salad, and, of course – shawarma, including Wagyu Beef Shawarma and Chicken Shawarma.
Yelpers rave about the pita andShawarma Guys is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; it’s currently closed on Sundays but Zeto told NBC 7 he plans on opening the truck on Sundays starting Feb. 8. There are a couple of tables set up in front of the food truck where, if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, you can relax and enjoy your food.
On Tuesday, the food truck was buzzing with patrons, many of whom visited for lunch after hearing about the eatery's prestigious Yelp ranking. Zeto told NBC 7 he hopes to one day open a brick-and-mortar Shawarma Guys restaurant, but even if that happens, he still plans to keep the food truck that started it all up and running at its little spot on Grape Street. By the way, the Shawarma Guys food truck is no stranger to accolades.
Redbook and Yelp once named it the best food truck in California. An Omakase experience includes eight courses personally selected by the restaurant’s namesake Chef Soichi himself, including sashimi, Nigiri sushi and Shirumono, a Japanese-style fish soup. This experience starts at $125 per person. Patrons can also order items a la carte – including tempura and oysters – ranging from $8 to $14.
Yelpers say the fresh ingredients, friendly staff and authenticity of Soichi Sushi is what keeps them coming back for more. Soichi Sushi is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays. The restaurant is currently closed for a holiday break, but is set to reopen Jan. 15. Up in San Diego’s North County, at 208 North Coast Highway, is the Korean hot spot, Mr. Bibi.
The menu here features make-your-own bowls, plus soups, salads and appetizers like pan-fried gyoza and all kinds of tempura options. Prices range from around $5 to $12, with a Mr. Bibi’s Way bowl costing around $8.99. Yelpers seem to enjoy the low prices, hearty portions and authentic flavors at this tiny spot. Mr. Bibi is closed Tuesdays but open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The restaurant’s website also offers carry-out service.
According to Yelp, the San Diego eateries that made the cut this year are in good company. Here’s a look at the restaurants across the U.S. that earned the top 10 spots on this year’s rankings:landed on Yelp’s Top 100 list: Crafted Greens ; Chuy’s Taco Shop ; Tahini ; Bud & Rob’s New Orleans Bistro ; Pho Guys ; Empanada Kitchen .
That represented 6% of the entire list for 2018, by the way.
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