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    Adana Restaurant

    4.5 (503 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    ADANA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Remodeled dining room; Kashk-e-Bademjan appetizer and mint tea on the table
    Greg S.

    Yes, Adana has reopened! Some changes to the menu, but our favorites, Chicken Koobideh Kabob and Pork Baby Back Ribs Kabob are still available, as are the Kashk-E-Bademjan and Yogurt & Cucumber Dip. We sampled a new dish, a barbecued vegetable salad, which we hope will be added to the menu. There's also a new dessert section of the menu. We shared a Rosewater Pistachio ice cream, a half dome of a light delicate ice cream on a thin round waffle and sprinkled with crushed pistachios. Every dish was prepared with Edward's usual deftness and finesse. Congratulations, too, to Edward on the remodeling! A pleasing modern design with warmth (pictures don't do it justice), and to my eye evidence of good craftsmanship and attention to detail.

    Persian salad, marinated onions & hummus (all included with our meals)
    Courtney L.

    A strong five stars without a doubt! After hearing that Los Angeles County is home to a large Armenian population, I knew we had to try their cuisine. By chance, I happened to see this restaurant was just a few minutes from our hotel. With the promising ratings, and seeing that it's a humble independent restaurant, I selected Adana with enthusiasm. The restaurant's space is fairly small with just a few tables, and at 4:00PM, a couple of customers were finishing up their meals when we entered. We asked our waitress about the size of the entrées and she mentioned they are pretty large since they include salad, hummus and pita. That said, we decided to order three entrees for the four of us to share, specifically two of the Combination and one Soltani Combo. Our waitress had a wonderful idea of serving everything family style. All the meat and rice literally came on a platter, with bowls of salad, hummus and seasoned onions on the side. Alongside all of this, she brought out a basket with two types of pita - one soft, and the other toasted. It was a TON of food! + COMBINATION DINNER ($25.99): Including chicken, beef and looleh (ground lamb kabob), this plate provides you with a perfect variety. The chicken was absolutely flawless! I normally don't describe chicken as being succulent, but this one was so juicy, and marinated with a perfect grill. It may be one of my top chicken dishes... ever! I also loved the looleh, which was flavored with onion, parsley and some warm spices. I can be hesitant to order lamb due to the gaminess, but I didn't find it too wild at all. Somehow, I missed trying a bite of the beef, but my dining companions apparently enjoyed it since they gobbled it all up before I could snatch some. + SOLTANI COMBO DINNER ($37.99): In terms of meats, this plate had cuts of filet mignon and a koobideh (ground beef) kabab. The filet mignon was pretty tender and tasted quite natural, which is how it should be enjoyed. The koobideh was also delicious, hefty with a rich beefy flavor. These dishes came with a fluffy side of rice, which tasted a little buttery. I couldn't stop eating the refreshing Persian Salad of chopped cucumber and tomato, in addition to the side of sliced marinated onions. Both of these brought a nice crunch and their acidity paired perfectly in between bites of meat. Their hummus was impeccable as well... so nutty and light, almost having a whipped consistency. The hummus of my dreams, seriously! If that wasn't enough food, I couldn't resist trying their EGGPLANT DISH ($10.99) appetizer. Also known as Kashk-e-Bademjan, fried eggplant came topped with condensed yogurt, fried onions and mint. The eggplant was sliced thin and tasted like it had a slight char. The yogurt sauce was nice and creamy with the onions adding so much flavor and the mint gave it a cool finish. Needless to say, I loved this! Our waitress was the sweetest, being so genuine and providing us with the best hospitality. She shared that the restaurant's owner uses ingredients of the utmost quality, including real saffron from abroad. I had no doubts, as I could taste the care and love that the chef poured into the dishes. Adana truly sets the bar high!

    41. Lamb Chops Kabab Lunch
    Jake A.

    This may be the best kebab I have had in LA. I've tried so many different incredible places but the steak was so tender, the lamb was so beautifully seasoned, and the flavors were so exceptional. You can tell the staff is no nonsense and absolutely will not say that what they have is better than anywhere else, they don't compare one item on the menu to another, and when I said their kebab was my favorite he said they just do their best and there's no competition in the industry just different people doing their own thing and I love that. It really comes through in the food and the service, you get the sense that they are down to earth and no gimmicks, they believe in every single thing on the menu and it is undoubtedly fantastic. I am excited to come back and try other menu items although I will never not get the lamb because it is now my number 1 lamb in LA. The interior is simple and there's no frills. I love that but some people like more pageantry. Our server was very friendly and gave us just the right amount of telling us about the food vs letting us do our thing. Love it!

    Michael A.

    ***Michelin Bib Gourmand*** Looking for a top notch Middle Eastern restaurant? Adana is certainly one of the best in/around Los Angeles. Recipient of a Michelin Bib Gourmand award, Adana is also no stranger to the Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants list, ranking #73 by Jonathan Gold in 2017. Accolades aside, this place definitely lives up to the hype. Between the food and service, Adana offers an excellent dining experience. Came here for my first time back in late October for lunch. We were in the area, and I had been curious to try this place for a while. I don't eat Middle Eastern food very often, so I'll admit I'm no expert. We deferred to our waitress for recommendations, and none of them disappointed. Each dish we ordered was incredibly flavorful and delicious. While I have only been here once, it left a memorable impression. I hope to get a chance to dine at Adana again soon.

    Juan Carlos H.

    Another amazing spot recommended by my friend. This restaurant is a hidden gem, I never would've found it without someone specifically telling me where it is. Definitely worth checking out. There is a small parking lot right next to it and I think I saw metered street parking. I went post lunch so I'm pretty sure I barely missed the crowd. The food is delicious! I definitely recommend the steak, it was a balance of well cooked and juicy. That is such a hard balance to hit but they do it! They also provide you with pita bread and fried pita bread! It was amazing! The side dishes are delightfully fresh and tasty. If you're an onion lover like me make sure to order the onions with all the spices, it's just so darn good! The ambience is nice! The server was super helpful and answered all my annoying questions (as I normally do). Definitely going to return soon!

    Beef Koobideh
    Edward S.

    Adana is in a quiet corner of Glendale's northern edge. It has a wide variety of Middle Eastern and Armenian meze (appetizers) and Persian main dishes. The portions are lavish and the flavors are bold. Koobideh Beef: The rice is fluffy and buttery and is yellow from saffron at the top. The koobideh are long beef kababs mixed with spices and chopped onions. The Persian salad is sweet, slightly savory, crunchy, and minty. It could do with an extra splash of vinegar. Raw onions are tangy and slathered with sumac. The hummus here is silky smooth. How can something made of beans be so rich and creamy? Albaloo Polo: Large chunks of boneless chicken thigh kababs are grilled to perfection. They are golden, firm, and savory. Part of the rice (polo) is buttery and yellow from the saffron. Another portion is stained pink from sour cherries (albaloo). The red cherries look like tiny grape tomatoes and have a sweet and sour flavor. This dish also comes with hummus and Persian salad, as well as crispy spiced pita chips. Ordering: You will need to order ahead because Adana is not currently open for dining in. There is a table in the middle of the empty dining room where you can pick up your food.

    31. Koobideh Kabab Dinner
    Alice W.

    My party of 4 and I knew that Glendale is a popular city for Middle Eastern food. As a result, we decided on Adana Restaurant, after finding it on the Michelin Guide (It's a Bib Gourmand in ). We arrived and parked in the side parking lot on a Sunday evening, around 6pm. Upon parking, we realized there were no other cars in the lot and it appeared that most of the kitchen staff was on break outside. When we entered the restaurant, our suspicions were confirmed. There were no other patrons. However, during our dining experience, there were several take out orders. It seems like this area might be popping during the work week, and a little sleepier during the weekends. Nevertheless, the food was delicious. Food ordered: Complimentary: - Pita bread - fried and plain pita pocket - The Sumac sliced Onions were so good and there's more of the same seasoning on the side, if you wanted more. 1. Igra (Armenian Eggplant Dip): 5/5 I asked the server which dip she would recommend and she said all the dips are delicious. So, we decided on an eggplant dish since there were 2 eggplant based ones, so it must be good. It was good. The Igra has roasted eggplant, tomato, and red pepper, giving it a beautiful dark orange red color and so much depth of flavor. 2. Lebni (Kefir Cheese Dip): 5/5 If you like cheese and yogurt, you will like the lebni. This was very refreshing and complimented well with the pita bread and the heartier meats. 3. Chicken Breast Kabab, Shirin Polo: 5/5 I was nervous to try this since sometimes chicken breast is dry, but this was so tender and marinated and cooked perfectly. We got the Shirin Polo which is Chicken Kebab with rice, where the rice is basmati rice with an orange peel, almond sweet and sour sauce. We personally were not a fan of this flavored rice, and preferred the normal saffron rice that comes with the plates. 4. Koobideh Kabab (Ground Beef Skewers) : 5/5 This was definitely our party's favorite. The beef kebabs were tender and seasoned wonderfully. Every bit was delicious. I also appreciate that the kebabs some without the skewer attached (it feels awkward to try to cut around it when with others :P). Anyways, this was so good. Both kebab entrees came with a Persian Cucumber Salad and Hummus, and yes, I have to call it out since the Cucumber salad was so amazing. There was so much flavor that I did not know could exist from tossing cukes and tomato together. Overall, everything we tried here was phenomenal. So much flavor and great contrast of textures. A couple of small things to call out: 1) We were the only party there for the prime dinnertime which was fine, but as I mentioned, it was a little unsettling to park with no one else parked nearby. 2) My partner and I are pretty sure we got mosquito bites while dining in here. We sat by the door and there were some gnats (due to them trying to air out the dining area). Definitely would get food here again!

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    great food and the place look great , all new remodeled dining area and they have a bar now ..

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    Great place to dine or lunch, delicious food, quick service. Newly renovated and modern interior decor. Will be back soon.

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    Loved the food here but hand a rude man get angry with me when I asked about a dish the last time so I stop coming here.

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    Their food is really good. We've been coming here for years and never disappoints! We always get the chicken kabob.

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    5a) Persian Salad:   Finely chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onions and herbs with olive oil & lemon dressing.

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