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Southern California Middle Eastern Restaurants
WEST LOS ANGELES
Aram RestaurantAram Restaurant
138 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 859-8585
"Arams is a jewel of Beverly Hills. I have tried almost all of their menu there...my favorite are their Beef and chicken Kabobs... Seasoned and cooked to perfection, your mouth will water with every bite." "The food was good. I had Tahdig, Shirazi, and Beef Barg (my usual at a Persian restaurant). My friends had the Soltani and some chicken dish that I forgot the name of. The staff here are friendly."
Attari Sandwich Shop Attari Sandwich Shop
1388 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 441-5488
"This is a small,tucked away Persian sandwich spot. You can get sandwiches of kookoo or kotlet or chicken salad and more! Very tasty. And they have siracha for those who want to add some spicy!"
"Absolutely delicious. Totally authentic. Packed with Persians so you know it's good. They have kabobs after 4pm I think and I'm told they are amazing (i'm veg). I've had their kookoo sandwich and it rules and so does their ash (soup)."
Baran RestaurantBaran Restaurant-Fine Persian Cuisine
1916 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310.475.4500 - Fax: 310.470.5353
info@baranrestaurant.com
"The people that work here were so hospitable, offering us hot tea and bread while we waited. We listened to the live music, sipped our tea and totally forgot about how long it was taking for our food to be ready (about 20 minutes)."
"The Tah Dek with the pomegranate topping was fantastic! All the chicken dishes were very good and had different spices than I have experienced before."
Flame Persian CuisineFlame
1442 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-9131
Fax: (310) 470-3320
"I don't know much about Persian food and Flame was my first time trying it. It was delicious, however. The portions are so large that I would recommend sharing with someone."
"Best rack of lambs I've had in my life that went superbly with the kebab grilled onions and the rice that comes with sour cherries."
Javan west of WestwoodJavan Restaurant
11500 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90025
(310) 207-5555
www.javanrestaurant.com
"The food is very good, the rice is exactly how it should be, their meats are perfectly cooked and the restaurant is nice, classy and never empty. Their delivery is fast and you get everything you would in the restaurant (even though they forgot the sabzi and raw onion on our last order but luckily we have that at home :)."
"There is something about their rice that tastes so delicious to me. Perfectly flaky with a rich aroma, the rice stands alone and doesn't need anything else to complement it. I would have a wonderful meal eating just the rice with that pita and onions, throw in some hummus and well-seasoned meat and it's all gravyyyy."
ShamshiriShamshiri-Fine Persian Restaurant
1712 Westwood Blvd.
Westwood, CA 90024
(310) 474-1410
"What more can you ask from a Persian restaurant? Whenever my family and I have a party, we call Shamshiri. The food is wonderful."
"If you love Persian food, you'll love this place. We have been eating at Shamshiri's for a few years now, and can't get enough."
ShaherzadShaherzad
1422 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-3242
"Great bread and wonderful service This place is great. The food is good and portions are very generous: I recommend one entree for every two people plus one of their specialty rices."
"The bread here is awesome. You can watch it being made in the back corner as they stick it into the hot "oven". The entrees are big and I had leftovers to enjoy later."
Sunnin Lebanese CafeSunnin Lebanese Cafe
1779 Westwood Blvd
West Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 477-2358
www.sunnin.com
"I've never been disappointed with Sunnin! The food is fantastic, the prices are reasonable, and you really can't go wrong with anything you order."
"I always go to Westwood Blvd. thinking that I'll try something new, but I always inevitably end up at Sunnin. The food is absolutely fabulous."
Tagine RestaurantTagine Restaurant
132 Robertson Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
(310) 360-7535
www.taginecuisine.com
"Had the tasting menu with some friends last weekend, and it was fabulous. I have a gluten intolerance, and it can be difficult to find a restaurant that understands this dietary restriction. We called ahead and were told it would be no problem. The chef made me special alternatives for each of the courses with gluten-containing ingredients. No small feat in a pre-set 8 course meal! My friends also loved everything they were served. I was full by the fifth course but kept eating anyway! The space was small, intimate, and comfortable, a great place to go with good friends. I highly recommend it to anyone."
Westwood Burgers and Falafel
Westwood Burgers and FalafelLos Angeles, CA 90025
‘’This place was small and we passed by it twice trying to find but, like the gem hidden the field, it was worth it. Service was quick. The menu like a good album was short but, filled with hits. I had the chicken shawarma and it was delicious. The pita was filling with a side of rather decent hummus. It was a joy of a meal in a place where if you were as we came, with a small group of friends, felt intimate and friendly’’
‘’Wow, these guys really know what their doing. I wish they were closer so I could come here all the time. The meat is so flavorful... and what a bargain!’’
Haifa RestaurantHaifa Restaurant
8717 West Pico
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 888-7700
''I came here with my boyfriend and two friends, and we had a fantastic dinner. The waitresses were so helpful in recommending dishes (get the appetizer sampler plate!!) and just made the whole dinner a really relaxing, enjoyable experience''
''Haifa is absolutely delicious! I went here with several friends and we all ordered different pita sandwiches and everyone loved what they ordered. I got the beef kabob pita sandwich and it tasted amazing''
Cafe Zinio
Cafe Zinio
1731 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 575-9999
''Check this place out because as far as I can see the drinks, food, and hookah all smell and taste great''
''I love this place...and no I don't work for them. I used to work at a dental office across the street, and this was a favorite place to go to get lunch. They have very affortable lunch specials from 11am to 3 pm weekdays. You can get a sandwich and salad for 6 dollars, including tax or an entree salad. Their albacore tuna sandwich is what I get everytime--it comes w/ really good toasty panini bread with tons of tuna and chopped tomato and onion.''
Byblos RestaurantByblos Restaurant
1964 Westwood Blvd. ste. 110
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 475-9558
''The best mixture of arabic music and food!''
Canary House Restaurant 
Ruby Room RestaurantRuby Room Restaurant
8560 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90211
(310) 854-1020
''Food was excellent. they have two menus: persian menu and regular menu. i was all about the perisan menu. i had the koobideh with rice and i was just super surprised at the juiciness. mmm. large portions for a decent price''
''Kebabs are good, salads are good, all in all it is a very pleasant experience. they have a cute little patio in a parking lot that i think they are going to expand''
Early World Cafe
Early World Restaurant
11938 San Vincente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 826-3246
'' Our serving was huge...the gyro was half the size of the big heavy plate I had to half it and took the other for dinner"
''This is a delicious, mildly pricy quality coffee shop located in the heart of Brentwood. Most popular for breakfast and lunch, with extremely tasty pancakes and waffles. A touch of Greek and Middle Eastern food as well, reflecting the heritage of the owners''
Bella PitaBella Pita
960 Gayley Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 209-1050
''This place has amazing food, quick and fresh! This is one of my favorite places for a quick cheap lunch in Westwood! The Bean wowshi with feta cheese is really Woooowwwwshi, so delicious and def fills me up!
Enjoy!''
''This place is the real deal. The owner is Egyptian, and he knows his craft well. They have obviously put some time into making their own, unique spice combinations for the meat dishes.''
Downtown Los Angeles
Shekarchi RestaurantShekarchi
914 S. Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 892-8535
''I got to say the food is excellent, i get to the food catered from the wall street location--there fast and always call me brother on the phone''
''I ate there for the first time today, along with two friends who had never eaten there as well. In fact, it was a birthday lunch and the birthday girl was quite pleased. The prices were good and the portions were large. I had chicken (dark meat) and ground beef kebobs with their speciality rice which includes carrot, orange peel and almonds. I was very happy with this meal and would recommend it to anyone''
Lilit's Restaurant
109 E. 9th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 489-5156
''A homey Persian restaurant downtown. Nice people and good, simple Persian food.''
''All plates come with rice, grilled tomato, a jalapeno plus a shirazi salad or humus. They also serve raw onions and lavash bread when you sit down.''
Falafel Express 
Falafel Express
433 S. Spring St
Ste 106
Los Angeles, CA 90013
''Went with co-workers for lunch, I had the chicken pita sandwich (very adventurous, I know.)
It was great! Especially with the white and hot sauce I added to it from their self-serve condiment bar. The crisp crunchy "salad" of tomatoes and cucumbers they put in the pita was the highlight''
''Love their food! Great Falafel! Friendly service, the owner is always there making sure everything is perfectly genuinely prepared''
Lula Kebab 
Lula Kebab
952 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 614-8900
''The service for delivery was great as well as the person that took the order over the phone.
Cost of the food very reasonable
the food its self was great, chicken was juicy not dry the hummus had a sweeter taste to it but good, pita was great and salad was good too''
''Hands down the BEST Falafel and Middle Eastern Food in LA...''
Sultan RestaurantSultan
311 W. 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 236-0604
''This place is awesome. After living a block away for two years, I was taking a walk and decided to try it out. This has to be one the the best mediterranean resturaunts I have ever been to''
''I just had my first Sultan experience and it was great. I didn't try the chicken, but had the vegetarian plate (#8). It was delicious! I'm always on the lookout for good tabbouleh because it's so good for you. You get lot of food for $7.50!''
Flying Stick
934 S. Los Angeles St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 892-8400
''THE BEST FALAFEL I'VE HAD IN MY LIFE!''
Shish Kebab and much more
101 W. 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 625-1000
''I absolutely love this place.
It is a tiny hole in the wall sandwiched in between some "questionable" bars, but this food is something you CRAVE''
''I recommend it to any Downtowner's looking for some good Persian food in a spot that has a decidedly urban atmosphere''
Downtown Kabob
934 S. Los Angeles st
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 612-0222
''5 stars bacause the food is the BOMB! I told the wife that, if I end up on death row (not likely), I want an order of the chicken kabob from this restaurant, a large chocolate cake from Costco and a fifth of Jack Daniels as my last meal. Can't imagine a finer way to go. lol''
''Inexpensive Persian food. On their menu they say "we do not serve fast food we serve good food as fast as we can." They are right.''
California Kabob Kitchen
141 W 11th St.
California Kabob Kitchen
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-9500
www.ckkabob.com
''DH had the Boneless Breast of Chicken Kabob which I was lucky enough to sample! YUM YUM and I don't like chicken! Super moist & flavorful. The basmati & grilled tomato & chili make it a perfect plate!''
Shawarma KitchenShawarma Kitchen
317 S. Broadway (Inside Grand Central Market)
Los Angeles, CA 90189
''We ordered a Chicken shawerma plate, a beef shawerma plate, a half chicken plate and a vegetarian plate. ALL DELICOUS. Its a lot of food at an excellent price''
''Since my first trip I've been frequenting this joint about once a week, and it's head & shoulders above any other falafel downtown. They're $4 after tax and come wrapped with three falafel balls, two kinds of pickles, tahini sauce, and tomatoes''
Sevan Garden and Barbeque House
621 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 489-5626
''This place is pretty good actually... the food that is. Not much else besides the food. But then again I only use it as a possible lunch destination in Downtown... The Gyro is top notch, as is the hummus''
Bar B Kosher
113 E. 9th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 623-4955
''The ultimate and only place in downtown for this style of food.
this is my favorite falafel ever, and this is coming from a goi who usually goes for the arabic style. The falafel platter is giant, enough food for 3 meals for me, 2 for a regular person''
''If you order a plate it will come with a HUGE amount of food''
Fiddler's Bistro and Bar 
Fiddler's Bistro and Bar
6009 West 3rd. St
Los Angeles, CA 90036
''I will definitely come back to this place. Hopefully it won't be too crowded or popular by then. I really like the fact that you can find a relatively QUIET place in that neighborhood. Cozy, friendly, and quiet, plus the 50s style to it as well!''
''We had the chicken couscous soup (delicious! a little salty...), the caprese salad (which comes on a bed of greens), the mediterranean salad (with roasted veggies) and the special - the italian sausage lasagna. All were very good and fresh - and we'd definitely go back!''
Hollywood
Mound of Tunis
Mound-of-Tunis Restaurant
7445 1/2 W Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 874-3333
www.moundoftunisrestaurant.com
''mound of tunis is a great place to go for food with friends. they have several combinations of shared dinners centered around typical moroccan/tunisian or lebanese dishes. i went with a large group, and we were able to get our own room in the back with small tables. the casual and relaxed atmosphere is conducive to conversation and general revelry, especially when the belly dancer comes out, usually introduced with the sudden change of music.''
''I've always had a good time visiting Moun of Tunis.
It's real easy to drive right pass this location but once found, a good time is to be had with delicious and exotic meals and plenty of belly dancing!''
Fresh Fire Kabobs
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-7788
''While in LA, one of our party decided to have the lamb chops here. They were a bargain for about $12. You also get five vegetarian sides. They were all good to excellent. The rice was fantastic. It has pieces of chicken in it and a spice combination that was truly unique''
''The service is impeccable, really the staff is very honest, courteous, and quick - I've never waited more than 10 minutes for the freshest food in H&H.''
Al WazirAl Wazir Chicken
6051 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 856-0660
''we picked up an Al Wazir menu a few months back and put it in our "delivery to try" pile. we finally decided to order- after a grueling 13 hour work day and after having grown tired of our standard thai/chinese/pizza options. our only regret is that we didn't try Al Wazir earlier. we ordered chicken and lamb kebob meals and both meats were perfectly marinated. the hummas was some of the best we've ever had, the rice and salad were perfect sides...''
''Either Al Wazir has a secretive molecular gastronomist hidden in their storage closet, or they have made some sort of pact with the devil. Otherwise, I don't know how it's possible that they have managed to infuse 2 tablespoons of their delicious garlic sauce with the power and punch of between 30-40 cloves of raw garlic.
This doesn't seem possible. And yet, my friends, it is so. And it is gooooood.''
Falafel Arax
Falafel Arax
5101 Santa Monica Blvd #2
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 663-9687
''Go here if you like shwarma, falafel and kebabs. They serve the sandwiches with these pickled radishes (or whatever they are) that are strangely satisfying.
There is always tons of parking and it's never super crowded and it's cheap!''
''Looking for the best falafel and shwarma in town? Look no further than little Armenia's long standing, 25 years to be exact, Falafel Arax. There beef Shawourma is slow cooked, topped with white fat that will melt down over the perfectly spiced meat. The falafel is simple, yet perfectly crisp and not overly spiced like so many other falafel joints in town''
RoRo's ChickenRoRo's Chicken
6660 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028 #C
''What can I say but YUM! I love this place. The chicken kabobs are AMAZING. The rice is always delicious and the hummus is yuuuumy. And it's pretty cheap. My only complaint is that the chicken schwarma is just way too salty. It's also awesome that they deliver.''
''I love you RoRo's.
I have been ordering from you for years and you have never let me down. Sometimes you have played hard to get, teasing me with your 1 hour lunchtime delivery... but it just made me want you more.''
Marouch Restaurant 
Marouch Restaurant
4905 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
''this is a particularly good choice for a group or family dinner as it lends itself to a 'family-style' (entree and appetizer sharing) eating approach. call ahead though if you have a group larger than 4.''
''When guests from out of town arrive with hearty appetites and adventurous palates, we more often than not whisk them away to Marouch. The lebanese-armenian menu is filled with regular standbys like falafel and hummus (the chickpea standard here is a buttery-delicious affair, so rich in oil is their version), but the menu offers specialties like frog legs and quail for those looking for something more unusual''
ZankouZankou Chicken
5065 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-7842
''the chicken is absolutely amazing. It's kosher chicken so it's completely different than your average rotisserie chicken. It's fresh and moist with a slight garlic, citrus flavor. The skin is crisp without being crunchy or hard. The meat is appropriately plump.''
''I remember going there for the first time with my cousin, I was skeptic in the begining but then once you open the door, you can smell the delicious aroma, the chicken is tender, the pita bread with the garlic sauce is bombay, and its hella cheap ...''
Sultani Restaurant
Sultania Restaurant
1535 N La Brea Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 876-3389
''Had two meals at this place and loved the food!
Ate first time in the restaurant and its a small place but plenty of seating and even has a WINE menu.. $18.00 for a bottle!''
''Sultani does hit the spot. Not amazing, not bad, but certainly effective. Who knew I could get falafels so close to the Hollywood Hills?''
Village Chicken
1253 Vine St. 7a
Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 468-9000
''I am truly growing to enjoy this place. Stopped by when it first opened and have eaten there every handful of weeks. Reasons why I like the place:
1) Not too expensive, large portion (we usually order two half rotisserie chicken combos that come with rice, hummus, pita, picked stuff, garlic sauce for about 12 bucks)''
''It's a new place very clean and the owner and the employees are all very gracious and happy to have customers. They bragged that there gariic sauce is home made and will give you a generous portion unlike some other places according to them. It was pretty damn good too.''
Aroma Bakery CafeAroma Bakery Cafe
7373 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 850-8120
''The menu is pretty extensive. They have good coffee. The home-made jam and olive bread they serve before you order are really good. They have some panini's that look good and my friend said the salads are delish...''
''Today I had the Smoked Salmon Platter- DELICIOUS! Comes with lots of fresh salad (with capers, olives, tomatoes) and very generous portion of fish, beautiful toasted bread and plenty of cream cheese. Huge cups of coffee''
Golden Fish Meat & Deli
Golden Fish Meat and Deli
5112 Hollywood Blvd ste.101
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-9090
''It's an Armenian restaurant. Oh the beef kabob. I am salivating as I'm typing this. They have great combo plates of potatoes (excellent), salad and your choice of meat. Their appetizers are good, their soups wonderful (or so I've been told)''
''If you want some meat, go get a nice juicey kabob at golden fish.
I've had alot of meat in me in my life and i can say that none has satisfied me quite like the golden fish. Seasoned to perfection with don't forget people a "mesquite" grill. which gives you that extra umphh''
Anna's Sandwhich ShopAnna's Sandwhich Shop
4850 Fountain Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 953-9050
''The tabouleh was fantastically crisp and spring green. The dolma's were delectably soft; some of the best I've had. The beef dipped in hummus was flavoricious. The owner even brought over some complementary pakhlava.''
''Previously I have had a tuna sandwich and grape leaves from this place that were good but I wanted to stick with my recent Mediterranean kick. I settled on the chicken sis kabob plate and headed home to sample the goods. The best thing by far was the tzatziki I ordered''
Sahag's Basturma Sandwhich Shop
Sahag's
5183 West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 661-5311
''The small shop (seems like a customer area of 12' x 12') has everything one needs as far as Middle Eastern provisions (bread - cheeses - olives - pickled turnips - olive oil - bayleaf soap - those blue eye talismans that ward off the evil eye and adorn every Armenian's rear-view mirror) . . . & FINALLY: SOUKOUKH AND BASTURMA (the namesake).''
Mashti Malone's Ice CreamMashti Malone's Ice Cream
1525 N. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 874-6168
''Ice cream with refreshingly different Middle Eastern influences makes Mashti Malone's a delightful discovery. Orange blossom or ginger-rosewater ice creams and pomegranate sorbet are among the mouth-watering indulgences with which you can spoil yourself''
''Order anything and everything on the menu, you will not be disappointed.
I'll go ahead and echo what everyone else is saying: unique flavors, tasty, a real treat. Get a Malone with the Herbal Snow ice cream and top it with the sauces they have on the tables (ohmaigah, that's shiz iz good, what IS that stuff?!). Perfect for your post-dinner sweet tooth, just make sure you still have room since it is pretty filling.''
Dar Maghreb Restaurant
Dar Maghreb
7651 West Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-7651
''The food comes in courses, you eat with your hands and they come out and you wash your hands with the man pouring the warm water over your hands. I liked virtually everything I tried. Subtle blends of herbs and spices.
Remember to bring your money for the dancers which take the place to another level.''
''The atmosphere is wonderful. Upon entering the restaurant, you are transported to another time, another place. SUPER comfy couches and floor cushions, dim lighting, and cultural music add to the ambiance. Every 20 minutes or so, a belly dancer comes out to entertain the crowd. Awesome. You totally feel like a sheik or princess!''
Arax Bakery
4871 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 666-7313
''You can get a whole bag of tahini bread for $5 which will last for a while and be used like any flat pita or middle eastern breads. It is simple and flavorful. I love the spinach and cheese flat bread''
Karabagh Market
5363 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 469-5787
''I am addicted to their hummus, whole wheat lavash, eggplant paste, parsley salad, some sardines with beets and sour cream, linked sausages, and mushroom salad (hard to describe...but it's my favorite).''
Zahle RestaurantZahle Restaurant
12916 Victory Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 769-1936
''Great food, wonderful staff and atmosphere...would definetely recommend to anyone...You can enjoy a wonderful meal in a pleasant surrounding with hooka and wonderful Lebanese food. The waiters are polite and the management is amazing. Parking is a challenge but worth it''
''My personal faves are the babaganoosh, hummus, tabbouleh (which tastes even better the next day... that is if you can wait that long)''
Cayenne Cafe 
Cayenne Cafe
7169 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-1252
''Yes really, beautiful. One wouldn't think to order this dish at a place with Middle Eastern goodness weaving its way across its menu pages. Lamb, chicken skewers, couscous, hummus and... tomato & basil pasta? For some reason I kept coming back to it and finally just decided to throw caution to the wind and order it. And I am SO glad I did, because this dish was amazing!''
''I love this place. The owner is really friendly. The atmosphere is wonderful. Food is good.
Try their Shakshouka. It's an egg dish that is hard to find in Los Angeles. It's quite a treat. Sometimes you can ask them to serve it in a pan and it's even tastier''
La Cienega Kabob HouseLa Cienega Kabob House
444 1/2 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 659-3333
''I LOVED THE IKRA''
''hooked on the ikra''
The Valley
The Pita Kitchen
The Pita Kitchen
14500 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 990-7006
"Even though the prices are a bit higher than they were a few years ago, there is NO place locally you will find that offers Middle Eastern food THIS good for THIS price. Consistently tasty, fresh, juicy, crunchy, or whatever it needs to be, Pita Kitchen was started by two guys I used to work out with. "
"This place is amazing. Quality food. Reasonable prices. One kabob plate can easily be split for two people. You cannot go wrong with either the chicken or beef kabob. "
California PitaCalifornia Pita
14568 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 380-0005
''Those delicious gyros sandwiches have never done me wrong. Huge portions of succulent meat wrapped in a delicious warm pita bread that includes onions, tomatoes and that fabulous cucumber sauce.''
''Food is quick and good here. Love the lemon chicken, and the gyros rocks. I recommend upgrading the salad to "greek" on the combos... My wife likes the vegetarian combo plate.''
Green Leaf Restaurant
14929 Magnolia Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 386-9672
''I absolutly love this place! my friends and i come here all the time! they have really good lunch specials which include a drink! i personally love their house special plate because it has the louleh, boneless chicken and shish kabab that i love''
''I look forward to my next visit''
Alcazar Restaurant
Alcazar Restaurant
17239 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 789-0991
''SOOO much food and all so damn good''
''Before I get into that I have to talk about the food. Alcazar knows how I like to eat, and they surely exceeded by expectations.''
Hummus Bar and GrillHummus Bar and Grill
18743 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 344-6606
''Oh wow! This was a great place. Not fancy, not at all, but REALLY GOOD''
''Hummus Bar is a lot of fun. You get a really cool cultural experience - an authentic one if you're Israeli, an exotic one if you're not. Go for that, and, I guess, for the bread, but don't expect to have a gastronomic epiphany.''
Amir's Falafel No2
11711 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 509-8641
''The falafel sandwich is so very delicious, especially when I order it was extra pickles! The carrot salad is delish, as are the grape leaves and every other veggie item on the menu!''
''Falafel sandwich = great
Exotic salads = great
Other veggie things I don't know name of = great
Fries = great
Punch = great''
ShirinShirin Restaurant
21826 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 887-6353
''I am obsessed with Persian/ Mediterranean food and this place is the gold standard... I order the beef kabob - it's five BIG pieces of tender, melt in your mouth meat, a huge bed of rice (saffron rice too) tomato, and greens''
''Shirin is CRAZY GOOD Persian food for such an amazing price, I wish I lived in LA just so I could come here more often''
Kabob House
Kabob House
7163 Lindley Avenue
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 774-9966
''Their gyros are the best anywhere around!''
''If you like Persian food or you like Kabobs in general you absolutely must eat in this place. The place is a little far from ventura blvd but that makes it a hidden GEM!''
It's All Good House of Kabob
6800 Reseda Blvd ste C
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 757-7702
''Best Persian (Cafe) Food in Los Angeles/Valley ! Try the "Jooje kabob" !''
''Love it, if you are looking for good persian food sans the formal atmosphere, go to house of kabob. Their joojeh Kabob is amazing, and I love to get the bread instead of the rice (both are very good)!! Owners are busy but still nice''
Jerusalem Pita Grill
18345 Vanowen st
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 996-2800
''If you like Middle Eastern / Mediterranean food you have to try this place out!
GREAT FOOD and really nice staff''
''Amazing Laffas! they hand make them in tandoori oven. this place is not Israeli ( though the name suggests it) rather it is lebanese/ arab. But really good food!''
Sako's Meditteranean Cuisine
Sakos Meditteranean Cuisine
6736 Corbin Avenue
Reseda, CA 91337
(818) 342-8710
www.sakosmeditteraneancuisine.com
''Sako's was recommended to me by a fellow yelper. I was looking for a place that would satisfy my turkish cravings, considering there are very few, if any Turkish restaurants in the area. We ordered the iskender (Sako's Special), mixed grill combination, hummus, sigara borek and salad. The salad was absolutely phenomenal''
''The combination platter gave us a sampling of almost all the meats they featured on the menu. Each meat was well seasoned and perfectly grilled. I especially liked the tender, juicy chicken''
Sis Rotisserie ChickenSis Rotisserie Chicken
8668 Foothill Blvd
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 352-1111
''Staff and service are top notch. Always a smile and rapid service.''
''If you are in a hurry and need some good chicken on the way home? call in and order a pick up
you wont be disappointed''
Green Leaf Restaurant
14929 Magnolia Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 386-9672
''i absolutly love this place! my friends and i come here all the time! they have really good lunch specials which include a drink! i personally love their house special plate because it has the louleh, boneless chicken and shish kabab that i love.''
''I am glad we gave it a try.''
Paraiso Kebab
7130.5 Van Nuys Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 908-3084
''I had the ground chicken kebab. Pretty tasty. The rice was my favorite part''
''The food was surprisingly good. Each combination plate comes with rice; pita bread: fresh mint, radishes and onions; roasted tomato and bell pepper; and your choice of meat. I had the beef and chicken combo and left full and content.''
Simon's Cafe
Simon's Cafe
4515 Sepulveda Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 783-6698
''I am definitely feeling this place. The atmosphere at night was laid back, dimly lit and simple. Simon greeted us with a smile and showed us to our table. His style of service is very friendly but totally unimposing, making us feel welcome but not overwhelmed''
''This restaurant has everything I could ever want:
1) Good food
2) Good Service
3) Simon and his wonderful stories''
Orange Delight
13628 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 788-9896
''The place is clean and the staff is friendly. The food is pretty good. They have a wide variety of dishes such as middle eastern (falafel, shwarma, pita, kabobs, Moroccan cigars), burgers, chicken''
Shamshiri RestaurantShamshiri Restaurant
19249 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 885-7846
''I walk into the place at 1pm on a Thursday and the pace is packed. The lunch specials are very reasonable, which explains the hordes of elderly getting their money's worth''
''Utterly fantastic. One of my favorite restaurants in LA''
Cedar House Cafe
Cedar House
4805 Whitsett Avenue
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 769-9994
''I love this place. The schwerma is good (they have excellent french fries), and so is the fish. My favorite is the Arayes plate. Soooo tasty. Good baklava too. It gets crowded friday and saturday night cause of the live music. But definately delicious.''
''The ambiance is comfortable and bright, and the Lebanese music makes you want to get up and dance ... which you probably don't want to do during dinner because you'll be competing with the professional belly dancers.''
Noah's Ark
10315 Zelzah Avenue
Northridge, CA 91326
(818) 831-6980
"Noah's is a solid Middle Eastern/Greek restaurant. Nothing incredible but you can count on a clean, newly renovated dining area, good food, as well as friendly and fast service."
Carnival Restaurant
Carnival Restaurant
4356 Woodman Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-3469
''The food has ALWAYS been good. So much so that while writing this review, I have decided tonight I will pay them a visit.''
''The food is without a doubt some of the best mediterranean in Los Angeles.''
Pita PocketsPita Pockets
9127 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 709-4444
''They have the most amazing, delicious, and freshest food ever! I highly recommend the Sawrma laffa, which comes on freshly made Middle Eastern bread with chicken, their very own hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, and their special sauces. I guarantee that if you try this you will not be disappointed''
''A coworker introduced me to this place and I have been going for years. It's a hole-in-the-wall gem that more people should know about! It's run by a loving family. If you go often they'll remember your name and greet you.''
Olympia Kebab
Olympia Kebab
10658 Zelzah Ave
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-9993
''Had a big party at this place. The food was really great and the owner of the restaurant even came out and greeted us! Then he sent us some free appetizers. The place is so homey and the service was great!''
''I love this place. Great food, decent portions, and wonderfully friendly staff. We've had all types of kebobs, hummus, etc..and never a bad dish. Don't be fooled by the dingy strip mall location,''
SevanSevan Chicken
6255 Foothill Blvd
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 249-7607
''Good 'ol Sevan! This place is pretty decent. They specialize in Rotisserie chicken...kinda like a low grade Boston Market (I guess). The food was decent, we all ordered take out for a family get together.''
''If you're on a budget, Sevan is a great place to grab food. It's so tastey and flavorful with garlic sauce and humus. Great with bbq sauce and rice pilaf.''
Falafel Roxy Fast Food
6411 Sepulveda Blvd ste1f
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 781-0805
''Falafel Roxy is one of the best Middle Eastern food restaurants in the Los Angeles area. When you put falafel in the name of the place, your falafel should be top-notch, and Roxy delivers''
''Great food always fresh to order. Our company orders lunch from them for our lunch meetings and they never disappoint. The place itself is small but the food is delicious.''
Ali Baba Persian Restaurant 
Ali Baba Persian Restaurant
17513 Chatsworth Avenue
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-0335
www.alibabapersianrestaurant.com
''This is my second visit to this place and once again the food was quite tasty. Beef kopideh is my favorite. The place is clean and has friendly servers. Quality food decent prices and no wait time to be seated. What else?''
''I have eaten at numerous Persian restaurants throughout my life. But I must say, I never expected to see a place like Ali Baba in Granada Hills. Their prices are good and the food is AMAZING. Very nice owners. I love this place.''
Laffa Sandwhich Bar
22435 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 712-9811
''You can eat their selection on a plate (pita bread + hummus + salad), or on a french baguette where all 3 components are piled into the baguette for a tasty sandwich.''
Brahmi's
17736 1/2 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91337
(818) 342-0611
Safir Meditteranean Cuisine
19940 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91399
(818) 344-9090
Star Falafel GrillStar Falafel Grill
14054 Burbank Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 780-2377
''This has become one of my favorite lunch spots, and IMO is only rivaled by the Pita Kitchen in Sherman Oaks for good shwarma.''
''My experience at this restaurant has always been with good customer service. Nice friendly employees''
Alborz Restaurant
6001 Fallbrook Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91399
(818) 313-0999
''My food came with a heaping plate of the most fluffy rice I have ever tasted, a small salad and a broiled whole plum tomato. Six large, moist pieces of marinated chicken rounded out my tasty meal. Diners also get a basket of warm pita bread, butter, and a quarter of a raw onion when they sit down''
Orchid Grill and Kabob
19649 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-3204
''If you are hungry and want to sit down and eat until your heart is content, the Orchid Grill and Kabob is THE place to go. Their Lunch buffet is the best deal in town.''
''Orchid Grill & Kabob is a great way to eat a lot of Persian food for under ten bucks. If you've had GREAT Persian cuisine, you might be a little disappointed in the quality, but for the $7 price tag (drink included) it really can't be beat.''
Superior Kabob Factory
Superior Kabob Factory
13670 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 781-1282
''would highly recommend this place for a quick bite or if you wanted to cater a big party with huge amounts of grilled kabobs''
''The food here is unbelievable. Literally fantastic. I think the other reviews have summed things up pretty well, but here's my two or three cents''
PanosPanos Char Broiler
16045 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 780-4041
''Really, REALLY good beef gyros!!! I went here for lunch yesterday, thanks to all you yelper's, and I totally agree...one of the best in LA!!! Get some fries while you are there..um um good.''
''I think that this place has to be in the top 3 gyros places in Los Angeles.. If you want fast and delicious gyros, come to Panos Char Broiler.....''
KoKo's Middle Eastern Restaurant
16935 Van Owen Ste. L
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 708-1877
''Lebanese Armenian food. Simply delicious! I went with a large group and tried the shish kebab both beef & lamb. Excellent appetizers''
''The food and the service was on point. Hummus, sarma, lamajouhn, soujouk, lule kabob... So good. I really fell in love with their rice, with isn't in the traditional pilaf style but still very rich and buttery.''
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