We visited Ammatoli for the first time to celebrate my dad's birthday, and it turned out to be a…read morefantastic choice and ambiance was lovely. Mary, our server, made the experience even better--she was attentive, knowledgeable, and gave us great recommendations. Every dish she suggested was spot on and full of flavor. We ordered the family brunch and especially loved the lamb chops and the kafta--both were standouts and definitely something I'd come back for. We ended the meal with Turkish coffee, which paired perfectly with the Umm Ali and Knafeh and made for a memorable finish. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a special way to celebrate with family. Looking forward to returning!

Wow I could eat here everyday!!! The food is phenomenal, the service with Eric was top notch (even…read morethough it was busy) and the patio was sooo cute. My go to order is the chicken shawarma plate with vermicelli rice, tabouleh, and spicy hummus. I also order the zaatar manoushe and make little Mediterranean tacos with all the above mentioned items and then dunked in garlic sauce. Make a reservation because it's always busy but so worth it!! Looking forward to trying brunch for the shakahuka

Decided to try a new Mediterranean place and saw this place had such good reviews. You can honestly…read morebelieve the hype. We went for lunch and our server Isabel was so kind and helped explain all the options in the menu to us. Generous portion sizes, food was so tasty and fresh. And it was a great deal too. We loved eating here and will definitely be coming back.

Food is amazing, I got the steak kabob plate! Service was even better, thank you Isabelle !read more

Ate at the Arabian Grill today in downtown Long Beach. Very tasty food, and good size portions at a…read morereasonable cost. Had the beef kafta, mixed shawarma and the mixed mezza. The falafel and mustard salad dressing were delicious!

Randomly found this place after a hike for a friend's birthday lunch. There's metered parking on…read morethe side. I think they are doing some sort of remodel. We ordered the eggplant dip to share as well as the beet salad. Both were delish and a good portion size. The (3) avocado smoothies were light and you can definitely taste the honey. My friend has the latte and I'm guessing it was good. No complaints. Three of us had the steak kabobs which were juicy and cooked perfectly. I do wish they had a falafel platter for my vegetarian friend as she just had to order a starter as a meal. The pistachio cake was interesting. Light but nutty. The baklava was so good and sweet. A bite of heaven. Service was great as was the food. Definitely a must try.

Absolutely great food and the service was 10/10. Our server was Amid La F and he will take good…read morecare of your table!

Where do I even start? The Filet Mignon Kabob, COME ON-Absolutely blew my mind! Garlic sauce was on…read morepoint as well. I wish I would've tried more things. It was my first time dining here last night and Anica took very good care of my date and I :) So, I wanted to give her a shoutout because she was awesome! With her recommendation, we ended up trying the Baklawa Crumble and with one bite it became my new favorite dessert of all time (We had it with Vanilla ice cream) I'll be back here very very soon :) Food-Vibe-Service-Value: 11/10 honestly

The one thing about Mediterranean food is that it is almost always possible to share across the…read moretable, giving everyone the chance to try different things. We did that very thing, ordering three appetizers: hummus platter, garlic potatoes, and zahrah (cauliflower). It was all delicious and filling. Staff was amazing. We originally had a two-top table, but belatedly found we had a 3rd person coming. No sweat! They moved us without complaint, and they still got our food to us pronto! Nice seating booth inside and out. My only complaint: I ordered a salted yogurt drink, understanding it was made in-house. It ended up being a commercial variety, served in the bottle. But they promised that they would be making their own in the future. I should also note: Taboon is incredibly close to Fingerprints music (just around the corner). If you're there for an event, or just shopping, pop by before or after. You won't be disappointed!

I recently came to this place after not coming for so long. I met up with someone for dinner and I…read morewanted to go somewhere that wasn't too loud and where we could walk after dinner. The last time I was here they had just opened and my friend and I loved it. I honestly don't know why it took me so long to come back. Beef kebab entree comes with salad, two kinds of rice, the beefy hummus, garlic sauce and pickled radish. They also give you pita bread on the side. I'm normally not a fan of hummus, but I love theirs. It's so creamy and smooth! The beef just melts in your mouth. I love that there's two kinds of rice. Both yummy! 5 stars I've also had the garlic potatoes and zahra (fried cauliflower and both are amazing 4.5 stars! I'm definitely going to come back!

The best hookah lounge in Long Beach no questions. The indoor and outdoor seating is a great…read moreoption. The Shisha is good quality the food is authentic parking is safe in the private lot or on the street.

My WiFi was down and I needed a place to get some work done. I went here when they opened and they…read morewere so nice and accommodating. I sat outside, enjoyed the fresh air. Smoked hookah. After a while I got hungry and I ordered some food. It was absolutely delicious. The service was amazing. They kept checking in on me and they were so sweet. I loved this place. I don't smoke often but when I do I'll be sure to go here.

The Chicken Chawourma is incredibly juicy,perfectly seasoned, with balanced garlic sauce and…read morepickeles. Every bite is tender and packed with flavor. The beef shawourma is impressive rich ,slightly crispy and full of deep savory spices . Wrapped in warm,fresh bread . they have very crispy seasoned very testy potato .Outsdanding . Service is friendly ,portions generous, and overall vibe is casual. If you love chicken or beef Shawourma ,this is the best place in Pasadena / Los Angeles .

THIS PLACE IS PHENOMENAL. As a shawarma fan/lover, this is defenitly one of the best spots to grab…read morein Los Angeles. I've gone to now the Hollywood and Sherman Oaks Lovations and they are both AMAZING. Picked up a chicken shawarma wrap up for lunch at this location and the service here was incredible. Servers were friendly and helpful. Once we ordered, our foot was out in 5 minutes? It was super fast and we appreciated that. For $20 bucks I got the small wrap, a drink, and a hummus and baklava so the prices are really good too. The chicken wrap was the star of the lunch. Great portion considering the price and SO FLAVORFUL. The garlic sauce was also a great addition to the wrap. Overall I will defenitly be back very soon. Make sure to check them out if your in the area, you defenitly won't regret it.

My friends wanted to try this place before watching a show at the Pantages and we're so glad we…read moredid! It's a small little spot right along the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a simple menu that makes ordering quick and easy. I ordered the 6-inch chicken shawarma wrap with garlic sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The food came out fast, everything tasted fresh, and sometimes simple food really is the best. This is the perfect spot for a quick bite before a musical. We'll definitely be back!

I was looking for a place to grab food before our show at the Pantages Theater and this place…read morepopped up in my search. Plus, it was really close by to the Pantages. It's located along Hollywood Blvd, and the only parking, other than garage parking, is street parking. This is literally just a takeout counter and unassuming, but don't let that fool you. The menu is pretty simple, either beef & lamb mix, or chicken options for a 6" or 12" wraps by themselves, or you can do a 12" or 24" plate option in which the wrap is sliced into sections for easier sharing/eating. My bf and I opted for the 24" beef & lamb mix plate. The plates also came with pickles and fries along with a tahini dipping sauce. It was so good! The meat was juicy seasoned well and it mixed with the onion and tomatoes well. The fries were crispy too. Seating wise there are about 3 tables with black chairs. The drink prices aren't listed but there's a fridge you can see. Cans were $2 and he gave the water on the house which we weren't expecting. This was a great find nearby and definitely could feed up to 3 people. Nice easy casual bite especially if you don't want a sit down restaurant.

Great food quality for the price - their lunch pricing at $21.99 is quite a deal. Dinner at $28.99…read moreis also great too. In addition, at dinner only, each person can order one lamb shank - just this piece of meat alone is worth your $28.99 visit. The restaurant food section is maintained very cleanly, food is beautifully displayed for a self-serve buffet restaurant. Plenty of seating area with ability to accommodate larger parties, and feels family friendly. The only shortcoming they have is that their fruit section tastes consistently unappealing, and some of the desserts don't tastes too great either. But at least their main dishes taste good. Regardless, this is a regular lunch spot frequented, and would bring friends over for dinner here, if they ever feel like Mediterranean.

I stopped by Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet in Cerritos for a brunch-style meal…read more For a buffet, the price didn't seem too expensive at first, but after eating, I didn't necessarily feel like it was an amazing value for what I had. To be fair, I went on a weekend, so I paid the highest price. I could see this place being a much better value during weekday lunch. The inside was very clean, which I appreciated. One thing that felt a little awkward was the service setup. There didn't really seem to be servers inside, and you pay when you leave, so I wasn't completely sure how much tip made sense. I noticed they even had a 10% tip option, so I'm guessing they know the setup can feel a little unclear. The food overall was clean and decent. It felt like they had pretty much everything you would expect from an American-style Mediterranean/Middle Eastern buffet. Nothing really stood out as especially amazing, but there was a good variety, and most of the food gave me that "this is probably healthy" feeling. I'd consider coming back if I were with friends who really like Mediterranean food.

Pretty outstanding shawarma spot in an unassuming strip mall…read more We came in and looked obviously like it was our first time and so they sliced some chicken and beef shawarma to try. The beef shawarma was so tender and the flavors had so much complexity to it. The chicken didn't quite pack the same flavor punch but the chicken was tender and juicy and you could taste all the different seasonings. I ended up getting the chicken shawarma plate on rice and it did not disappoint. Already mentioned the chicken but the rice is also very flavorful. Has a rich almost buttery flavor. It complements the chicken well. The pita is thin and not the typical fluffy pita bread you might think of. I do wish there was a little more of it but that's a minor complaint. The garlic sauce packs a punch and the red sauce is a spicy and tangy flavor. The hummus is very light and maybe because everything else was so flavor forward, this was a little bland in comparison. The people were really nice and friendly and for less than $20 to get a really tasty meal plus a drink is rare. I will definitely come back.

I've been looking for a delicious Mediterranean spot by my work for quite some time now and I'm…read moreglad I finally landed on Borjstar! The flavors and herbs are incredible and the portion sizes are generous! The service was extremely friendly and they were patient with me as I kept trying to understand wha combos came with which sides. I will definitely be returning as a repeat customer who has finally found his spot!