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I was in Emeryville on Saturday and when I'm in Emeryville, Wally's is the place to go. :)

I previously posted about Wally's and raved about its greatness. Saturday's round two experience was no different. It's so freaking good!

This time, my boyfriend and I split a beef kabob plate that included rice and a salad. The plate is big enough for us to share. Again, we were served lentil soup before our meal and baklava for dessert. A three course meal for about $14! Unbelievable!

I didn't really care for the beef. It was a little tough, very meaty. I think I'll try the chicken next time. The rice was absolutely delicious! I've never had rice like that. At first, it's kind of mushy, but the mushy-ness comes from the broth they cook it in (I think?). It was so flavorful and yummy. I could eat an entire bowl of that rice. The salad was light and refreshing, a great complement to the heavy-ness of the meat and rice.

You HAVE to go to Wally's if you're in Emeryville. it's my new favorite place. :D

My BF and I went over to Emeryville to run some errands, but before we could do that, we wanted to eat something.

Since Emeryville is "his hood (he works there)," I wanted him to take me to THE place to go. He took me to a place I've heard him talk about a few times called Wally's. It's a Mediterranean restaurant and located in the back of a bar. Being in the back of a bar already intrigued me because it doesn't sound like the most welcoming place, but I can deal with ghetto ambiance, as long as the food is delicious.

First impression, not so great, but I wasn't going to give it a cold shoulder so quickly. :) There was a huge dumpster right next to the entrance, releasing a smelly stench. :P We walked through the outdoor seating to get inside - a really small 12 seat counter with an open kitchen.

I was advised to get the gyro wrap - a mixture of beef and lamb with tomato, lettuce, onions and yogurt wrapped in a pita. I'm sensitive to lamb because I often think it's too "gamey." But, I was determined to get whatever my BF suggested.

After ordering, we were served a bowl of lentil soup that was topped with parsley and a sprinkling of paprika. Free soup with your meal! Nice! :D It was full of lentils in a warm peppery broth. I've never had lentil soup before because it seems boring, but this one was definitely not.

While waiting for our meal to arrive, my BF mentioned that their fries are really good and it was only $2, so we ordered some. They came soon after we ordered - piping hot and tossed in a salt and pepper mixture. They were your regular crinkly fries but the fresh, hot oil gave it a nice, crisp taste. How a French fry should taste. :)

My gyro came and I instantly knew I couldn't finish it. Hahaha. But, it was soooo good. The pita bread slightly toasted, warmed to perfection. The beef and lamb mixture full of flavor with no "gamey-ness" at all. The vegetables and yogurt gave the gyro a tangy, refreshing compliment. Oh wow. It was soooooo good. By far, the best gyro I've had. Even though, I don't eat Gyros that much, let alone Mediterranean....so I don't know if that statement means much. :P But, from now on, I'm in love! It's so delicious!

The super friendly owner and chef, Wally, kept asking us if everything was alright and making sure we were satisfied. To top it off, he gave us a free piece of baklava. I've had several and they're usually way too sweet. So sweet that you can only take one single bite. Not at Wally's! :) It was crisp, flaky and perfectly sweet. Sigh. So good.

I'm in love with Wally's and can't wait to go back. It's been awhile since I've been this excited about a place. :) It's a huge plus that my gyro was ONLY $6 and it came with a soup and dessert. :) I obviously didn't finish my gyro, two meals in one - affordable! :) I know my BF and I aren't the only ones who loves this place. 4.5 stars on Yelp - the highest rated restaurant in Emeryville. Go Wally's! :D

         

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