Reopening their doors on 504 San Bruno Ave. W in San Bruno, Mazra returned after completing their renovation of the location to delight regulars and newcomers with memorable Mediterranean cuisine.

To complement the oddly hot, spring afternoon, I was seated outside the restaurant to continue enjoying such a sunny day. I took a quick scan at the menu and decided to order their Chicken Shawarma wrap and  Mint Lemonade.

Mazra allows customers the option to “enhance” their shawarmas with their pomegranate molasses, and I decided to do so. Alongside that, the shawarma came with a hot sauce and garlic toum sauce to pair with the dish.

The Chicken Shawarma came out wrapped in tin foil with the golden, toasted lavash bread peaking out. The first bite I took was astonishing.

The chicken was succulent and smoky, while the pomegranate molasses gave it a smooth, sweet finish that did not overpower the taste. Combined with the pickles and the crispy lavash bread, the initial bite was a melody of flavors that had not reached its fortissimo, making me want to keep eating more.

Pairing the dish with either the hot sauce or their garlic toum sauce enhanced the already amazing flavors of the shawarma, and before I knew it, I was done.

To wash it all down, I finally delighted in my Mint Lemonade, which delivered a well-balanced mintiness combined with a refreshing, bright citrusy taste to cool myself down on this warm afternoon.

My experience with Mazra was, in short, incredible. I would love to return to this restaurant, and I recommend it to anyone who is seeking high-quality, Mediterranean cuisine. I give Mazra a 5 / 5.