Hidden gem nestled in the middle of Orange County. Aleppo's kitchen offers the prospective yelper a wide array of cuisine reminiscent of the glorious days of Syria. To my delight I found it to be a very beautiful venue compatible to a high end castle in Aleppo Syria. The garden outdoors is beautiful and the design inside is very luxurious. Clean restrooms and very helpful and kind staff. Would definitely recommend the lamb and rice. GREAT PLACE TO TAKE A SPECIAL SOMEONE. read more

Hidden place but the atmosphere of the location itself is pretty appealing. The place is clean, well decorated, and plays good Arabic music. Service is friendly and very accommodating. Some dishes are super tasty (kabsa, hammara) and some aren't that great (kafta, fatoush). All in all, I enjoyed my last birthday here especially since they presented me with a tiny nammoura with a little candle which was so cute! Like I said, the food could be better but I loved everything else about the place. read more

We love this place. Lots of tasty, fresh food. Big portions. It may be a little hard to find because their front door is behind the strip mall, just follow the signs. They built a big patio so they could smoke all the hookahs. Indoor dining if you want to get away from the hookahs, but I thought they smelled nice, much better than cigarettes. I usually get one of their big meal fatouch or tabouli salads and a side of soup. Sometimes other things I can't pronounce, but they taste good. We went with friends and got a bunch of appetizers. Foul mudammas is good. For meals they have shwearma and many veggie meals. read more

Hookahs available, but not my thing. But the food was incredible. Super fresh and authentic. The lemon mint non-alcoholic shots at the end were delightful. Great service. Fun vibe. Yogurt dumplings changed my life for the better. No alcohol, but that is part of the authenticity. read more

Really pretty restaurant tucked away in the back of the plaza. Super quick and friendly service! I had the beef shawerma plate, husband had the kash kash kofta plate and my father in law had the kabsa. My shawerma was pretty good but it wasn't real shawerma; it was seasoned and cooked on a grill. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it. The hummus is super authentic and delicious. My husband and father in law both enjoyed their meals. It's a little expensive in my opinion so I don't see us driving out to Anaheim just to eat here, but whenever we're in the area I'm sure we'll stop by! read more

This is a place we would go back to. Authentic family-owned business and exquisite food. Good vibe. They were playing live Arabic music with the oud. Reasonable priced read more

What a wonderful experience. As a catholic family coming for the dinner buffet during Ramadon I gotta say I really enjoyed it. The staff was super friendly. The food was so good. And the customers were also so nice and friendly. The owners were very welcoming of my family and I. Will be back soon. read more

3.5 stars. I chose Aleppo's as a lunch spot to meet friends due to the convenience of location. The "plaza" it's situated in seems abandoned, perhaps eerily so. There's little activity in the wide open plaza as you walk between two buildings to get to the back of one to enter Aleppo's. A conscious effort was made to transform the space in the back into the restaurant. There is an open indoor space and then an equally wide outdoor space, both available for seating. We ordered two mixed chicken and beef plates, one a kebab, the other a shawerma. I had a platter of hummus, mutabbal (mashed chargrilled eggplant), tabouli, falafels, and stuffed grape leaves. I recall placing my order and the server responding with "oh". Perhaps that was a sign of disappointment that I had not ordered one of their go-to dishes, but regardless of the cause, it was a bit off-putting. I preface that I do not know what is considered authentic syrian food in terms of the flavor profile of dishes. The hummus and mutabbal lacked depth in flavor. The tabouli was well dressed and balanced in terms of the proportion of cracked wheat and parsley. The falafels were excellent with a crisp shell and soft yet not exceedingly so center of ground chickpeas. The chicken and beef kebabs were juicy and well seasoned. The chicken shawerma was fairly dry and less appealing than the beef shawerma. Portions were generous and service was attentive. read more

I was on a quick stop in LA and I decided to try middle eastern food. I ended up coming here two days in a row. The food is so delicious and flavorful. They have outstanding customer service and the manager is so friendly and keeps greeting you and checking on you. I will definitely be back on my next trip to LA. read more

My family and I went there with some friends for Ramadan dinner. The food was terrible and tasteless. I don't make a lot of money so the $100 that we paid for myself, wife and two small kids was really hard on us. We expected so much more but what a disappointment and waste of money. We will not go back. The other thing was that there was people smoking hookahs everywhere! Have you not heard about the dangers of secondhand smoke? This is very dangerous and deadly. I cannot recall any restaurant where people are allowed to smoke and endanger other people. This causes permanent and irreversible obstructive lung disease and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). read more

Everything is delicious here, I really like the lamb they use; very fresh and tasty.. Their Mansaf is to die for

This was one of the most amazing middle eastern restaurants I have ever eaten at in my life. There kabob, shawirma is very tasty. They have all types of kibbeh, I've never seen that before at any middle eastern restaurant before so that was awsome! Definitely a must try and now i will be going there every time I'm in the area! Service was great, plenty of parking. read more

While the food is okay, the female server is the rudest we ever came across. She is dry and rude like a potato. We were regular till tonight when we went for our reserved outing to celebrate Father's Day. She was very disrespectful to my wife before even saying hi which she never did not even smile back, and it wasn't the first time. In last visit we asked about ordering knafe, rather than putting the order in, she told us it will take too long and talked us out of ordering. If I was the owner, I would put a camera to monitor what how she treats guests she doesn't like for whatever reason even regulars in case he wonders why people don't return or order more food. She never smiles says welcome back to regulars. Never will we step foot in that place again. Shame. read more

Ordered food for three during Ramadan the salad looked liked it was half eaten thrown together from leftovers out of the trash bin it was NOT EDIBLE the rice was mush it was not rice and not enough to feed one man that we had to order Pizza Hut to feed us a waste of money and portions for a three year old it was very very expensive never will I return I felt I was held up and robbed except it was to Aleppo kitchen don't waste your money go to Caspian darts or anywhere else never again. read more

Came across this place accidently. Food is excellent, prices are very good for the food and service you get. The waiters are very friendly and take good care of the customers. I will go back again. read more

Watch out they serve dog food here , terrible ,disgusting. I had their kafta and it smelled like rotten meat and tasted like rotten meat stay away very nasty. A RIP off read more

Very bad services, employees are disrespectful and rude Through the menu at the table and didn't seat us read more

This is the second time I've had iftar there during Ramadan and it was great overall. The buffet had a wide selection of appetizers that were packed full of flavor. The only downside was some of the food was a little cold. The entrees were delicious from the kibbeh to the chicken shawarma. Not to mention the decor both inside and outside shows the heart of Aleppo. read more

I grew in Aleppo , had authentic food all my life, moved to the states 17 years ago, lived all over the states , and had authentic Syrian all over , this place reminds of home good cooking. Best place in Orange County for middle eastern food. Everything is good here , I love their specials and the kibbeh , but you can close your eyes and order here. Service is awesome , guys will take amazing care of you. read more

Ordered the take out kabob meal, and was delicious. So fresh and very flavorful. Fed a very picky family, will definitely be back...

Great service, waitress was incredibly friendly, food is delicious, lamb just falls off the bone sooooo good

Great Syrian restaurant. Family friendly. Yamen was our server: very courteous, professional, and friendly. Definitely coming back again read more

Terrible service in a 2/3 empty restaurant, poor overall hygiene, and mediocre food!

Clean. Friendly. Delicious. That's the was to describe the beautifully decorated hidden gem Aleppo Kitchen. From the time we stepped in to when we received the check, our hostess took the time to make sure our meal was just the way we wanted it. She even explained the subtle differences between Aleppo cuisine and the rest of Syrian/Lebanese and Middle Eastern cooking. Aleppo's rich culture and cuisine of one of the last stops along the Silk Road route transcends into the food here at this restaurant. We had the lentil soup so good even my picky 9 yr old nephew had half MY bowl. Some of the best smoky babaganoush, I had to share with the rest of the family (usual they leave it all for me). My wife even gave the nod of approval on the falafel something I haven't heard in 13 years of being together ever since she had the falafel in Jordan. The beef and chicken on the mixed kabob sampler was tender and well marinated; not overcooked and chewy. The kafneh seemed like it was fresh made to order still warm with the cheese in the center pliable and not soggy from the rose water and honey. read more

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These folks delivered food to our small hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic. We had chicken shwarma with rice and noodles and delicious pita bread with hummus. Delicious food and such a kind gesture! read more

Great food, great service. Clean restaurant with nice decor and a very nice looking patio outdoors as well. The kibbeh meshweye(bbq kibbe) is amazing and the beef kabab(kabab halabe) was some of the most tender/juicy beef I've ever had. Prices are reasonable for a sit down restaurant. 3 people split two entrees and a hommus with meat order for $50. We were all stuffed, 3 entree's would've been way too much food. I'll definitely be back to try their shawarma and maybe some desserts. read more

This place is amazing. The food is to die for!! They have a nice variety of food, and you can also order a hookah with your meal. They have plenty of seating, inside and outside. Prices are on the high end, service is good. read more

We were in Anaheim for a business meeting, and looking for somewhere to have lunch. A quick Yelp search brought us to Aleppo's Kitchen (actually, we sat outside, so Aleppo's Garden might be a better description. As another reviewer mentioned, don't let the seedy strip mall fool you. This lovely Restaurant is behind the mall-follow the signs around to the back. The food is delicious, and the service could not have been better. We love Middle Eastern food, and normally patronize Lebanese restaurants, so it was fun to taste the "Aleppo" version of the same foods. We started with the Mixed Appetizer Platter. The Hummus, Tabouli and Baba Ganoush were delicious, but it was the Falafel and grape leaves that made us swoon. Next was the Foul Mudammas, again prepared differently than what we normally have. Vegetarians will have a blast here, as there are so many yummy options. For our entree we ordered the Shish Tawook, we took about 2 bites, when our beautiful server Samia (I hope I'm spelling her name correctly) brought my husband a sample of their house specialty, lamb over rice. i don't eat red meat, but my husband was practically groaning with ecstasy. He said it was the best lamb he ever ate. Needless to say, we couldn't begin to finish all the food in front of us. The portions are large, so be prepared to bring leftovers home with you. And if all that wasn't enough, Samia sent out a complimentary dessert. The experience was like going to visit family (without having to clean up!). 5 Star Food, 5 Star Service read more

YO, you NEED to go here. I've lived in this area for years but I had no idea that this restaurant was here this whole time. The entrance is in the back and so at first I was skeptical about the place but once you walk inside, you think "okay, this is going to be good." The decor was beautiful and intricate and the food was even more so! Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the dishes here. My family of 9 ordered a lot of the platters and each dish was better than the next. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Went here for a business lunch. Nice ambiance and friendly staff. We had the combo appetizer and chicken and beef kabobs. Might have been the best falafel and grape leaf rolls ever. The grilled meat was tender and delicious. Chicken came with a garlic sauce which was so good. The iced tea was also excellent. Definitely coming back here. read more

OMG this place is A-Maz-Ing best food and service! Get the Fattia Hummus it is my favorites thing on the menu by far!

Best Middle East food in world!! Great Service Everything is very good Best Appetizers and All their food items is very delicious!! read more

Great food! Try the shawera chicken. To die for. great service nice dining for everyone. definitely a must GO!

Giving one star for the service, the waiter sat us right next to the door, that doesn't close properly, in a freezing night although they had two empty tables that can host four ppl each. He claimed falsely that they were reserved and I say falsely because no one sat at those tables the entire night. To add insult to injury, the owner's son's friend came in alone and occupied one of the tables and we were left seated at our table freezing. I really felt home, Syria, tonight after this treatment. But I'm still a big fan of the food cause this is the only authentic Syrian place in OC. I'll be back once more hopefully on a warmer day. read more

Went a few days ago with my cousins and ordered one of each of the meals. I liked the Kabseh the most. The service was amazing and could not have been any better. Not cheap but you sure get what you pay for. Drove from Corona btw in traffic, took about an hour. Def worth it. read more

My experience with this restaurant was the worst ever. I went with my friend's family with two infants. Honestly, we treated in provoking manner. The order and seating priority according to ethnicity apparently. The lady who responsible for seating distribution was so rude and treated you accordingly to her nationality. She put us outside and her relatives or same ethnicity are assigned to set inside with quick service and appetizers even if they came after without reservation (i am sure about that). I really was angry and not recommend this to anyone who has dignity and honor to be treated fairly and nicely. I talked to the owner and said I can't do anything I don't have enough waitress !! read more

I wanted to eat here during Ramadan buffet , they were extremely busy and needed reservation . I will go once more , the place is clean and classy read more

It is truly wonderful that the food is exactly same home made meal from my home-country. The service is superb and the waiter was friendly and kept checking for us. read more

So disappointed by Aleppo's service tonight. We arrived tonight, we were a party of two. They wouldn't let us sit inside and they didn't give us any reason. There was only one family inside from what we saw and we were ONLY two people!! They said you can only sit outside. It's 46 degrees right now!! Absolutely ridiculous. Needless to say, we went else where. Don't need to give our money to an establishment that treats customers so discourteously! read more

I came here for brunch with my husband. The staff is very friendly, we were seated right away. We ordered hummus & falafel & kibbeh. It tasted amazing!!! Next time I am in the area I'll definitely stop by! read more