Absolutely spectacular experience. Waltzed into this spot for something sizzling and was greeted by Uncle Sam who brought us a lot of joy. We got the chicken kababs and a Greek salad basic but absolutely perfect & I wanted to order a lot more tbh. The hummus is something of perfection and the attention to detail is evident. The interior design feels so personal and intentional and was the perfect place to share a meal with a friend, family, or a lover. He allowed us to take some spare CD's home and that was just such a gift. If you want some unreal flavor with a great vibe with good people, this is the spot for you. read more

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This is one of my new favorite sots in LA. Amazing atmosphere, very homey, which we loved. The food was just as delicious and traditional.. My daughter got the beef kebab, and devoured it before I could take a picture. We also tried the hookah, which the owner was nice enough to explain to my daughter didn't know a lot about them. I don't understand how this place isn't packed! Sam is incredible. He treated us like family and even treated us to a complimentary dessert. I cannot recommend this place enough. we will be coming back again and again. read more

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Baba Ghanooj feels like walking into Sam and Noura's home. It's so freaking cozy and the music heightens the ambience. Sam's service is less of "service" and more like talking to your favorite uncle. Ordered: Combination plate. 1 kefta 1 beef. Comes with a side of rice and hummus. Falafel Baba ghanooj (duh) Mint tea (an absolute must if you love hot tea) Mint lemonade Knafeh Baklava Hookah (why not) My fav of the skewers was the beef. Hummus, smooth with chickpeas at the bottom and ughhhh I LOVE that. Baba ghanooj, even smoother than the hummus and quite smokey. I drenched the falafel with the baba ghanooj. Delicious. The baklava isn't a syrupy overload get your fingers sticky type. It's more like a baked treat which honestly, I was really into because the knafeh just did what she needed to do. Sam also taught us how to properly pull the knafeh to maximize our cheese to bite ratio. Overall, there's a lot of love just pouring out of this humble ma and pa spot. Such a wonderful experience and I know I'll be coming back in the near future! read more

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First time trying Mediterranean food! The hummus is really smooth and I loved the zucchini. The mint lemonade is a must try! I came for lunch on a Saturday and had no problem finding street parking. Also, Sam brought out these beautiful roses that he picked from his own garden. Really lovely place--it was like visiting your grandparent's house. read more

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Unfortunately I have no pictures to share because the food was devoured almost immediately! The service alone, was spectacular and we were met with kindness and care which is hard to come by. I had the chicken and beef skewers which were so delicious. The entire table had the fresh mint lemonade because it was so hard not to! Everything was amazing and I will most likely be coming here regularly. In LOVE with this place! read more

So sad to see when I drove by recently that Baba Ghanooj closed! I loved this place, from back in the hookah bar days, to the way the owner always made us feel special and made sure we bhad great time, even after the business fell on hard times! Their food was the best. I loved their dry rub and quality meats for the grill, the labne, hummus and couscous were my absolute favorite in the US. All the flavors of the middle east here in LA. They even had an awesome menu for our doggo. Used to love sitting outside and people watching folks going to the New Beverly Cinema. Also did a lot of order in. Another neighborhood gem lost to the march of time. read more

We stopped by for the first time before a movie next door and had a wonderful experience. We got a chicken shawarma wrap, the appetizer sampler, and the mint lemonade. The mint lemonade was phenomenal and the shawarma was incredibly flavorful. Of the appetizers the hummus and falafel were standouts but honestly I don't think you can go wrong. The owner was incredibly sweet and made the experience even better. Definitely worth checking out! read more

First time dining at Baba Ghanooj and it was amazing. Sam treated us very well and provided excellent service. It's incredibly cute inside, with privacy from the Main Street. Now let's talk about the food: Delicious! I already love Mediterranean food, but this was definitely special. We ordered the chicken and beef kebab which came with rice, hummus, and vegetables. Cooked to perfection. Definitely coming back and I highly recommend anyone who is thinking of trying this place, to go! read more

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Ambiance, the food, and the hospitality was on point. It's cozy and the perfect spot to grab lunch on a sunny afternoon in LA. Double plus to the owner for letting me try the hookah just to make the experience more authentic! Will definitely come back! read more

I've always wanted to come here and finally made the stop today & it was so good! The people were so nice & the food & vibe were both a 10/10. Definitely coming back! read more

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Cute and intimate environment! Delicious food and AMAZING hookah. The owner, Sam is always so kind and friendly. He really makes every customer feel special. This has become one of my favorite hookah and middle eastern food spots. The Turkish coffee is always on point too. read more

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Small joint on a busy street. I found it very dirty. I was surprised that it was so empty but after seeing some questionable hygiene from the staff, I understand why. Looks like they survive on takeout orders where people don't experience the hygiene issues first hand. read more

My favorite Mediterranean food restaurant. The owner and his wife are very endearing and so kind. The food amazing. The vibe is so cozy and welcoming. The owner takes great pride in his culinary skills and is happy to tell you about his technique and the quality of the food he uses. Highly highly recommend this place. read more

This place is my comfort zone amazing service Sam is such a great host with an amazing welcoming spirit the ambiance of the restaurant is authentic. Best Mediterranean food I ever had. I highly recommended read more

salmo edaykom!!! kol sheee zakeeeeeeee. everything here is delicious and authentic. I'm an Arab and it passes my mom's cooking!

I was so sad that I had a negative experience at Baba Ghanooj. I loved the ambience and the location. It is a cute restaurant. However, the attention for my party was lacking and honestly unfair. We started off by waiting over 20 minutes for someone to come and take our order. Instead, we had to flag someone down. After we received our food, another party came in, and we realized they were immediately attended to, came to take their order shortly after, and would constantly come back to make sure they were okay. We were all in the same space, and the owner never looked at us or checked on us, yet they were very attentive to the other party that was sitting across from us. Even when paying the bill, we had to get the attention of the owner. At first, we were thinking they were really busy and they needed additional time, but after seeing that they were attentive to the party seated across from us, we were very disappointed. Food-wise, I enjoyed the falafel, and it was my first time trying it. The beef kebab I ordered was lacking, although I will say that the meat is soft. Their mint lemonade was also yummy and refreshing. Overall, the food was okay, with the exception of their falafel, which was fantastic. The dining experience at the restaurant was disappointing and unfair. I was really excited to try the food after I was recommended to try this place. I instantly fell in love with the ambiance and decor, but I won't be returning after our experience. Maybe your visit will be different after seeing other people's positive reviews. read more

I wish i took a photo of the amazing chicken shawarma that i had Pros: - mom and pop owned (feel the vibe od that) - ambience of middle east - great place to take a date or come and do work - prices are reasonable! Place has been in business for 45 years Cons - poor ppl dont market online so traffic slowed, come enjoy before ppl start flooding place bc cost, food quality, ambience, is best in hollywood for a restaurant/hooka lounge combo read more

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Came to try this place out after seeing a TikTok about it and wow they weren't lying ! I ordered the kefta wrap with a salad and my partner ordered the chicken and lamb kebabs with hummus . The meat was so flavorful and the hummus too! Overall 10/10 . We sat outside and were served pretty quickly , the owner is a very sweet man . Please try the mint lemonade, it's so refreshing . read more

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The mint tea that they have is incredible! I got the chicken kebabs and they were seasoned perfectly with an incredible hummus! The service and ambience were top tier! read more

Amazing food and flavors + the service was exceptional!! We sat outside and it was super cute with the umbrellas! Will come again for sure!

Wonderful. Quite the ambitious. I was told by Jeff next door to come try the tasty burger. I bought my ticket early for the double feature of ' Bonnie and Clyde' with 'True Romance' I informed the ticket dude, I was starving, he told me to go next door and get the tasty Swiss burger, I said, I will, I'm Deborah and your name, he said 'Jeff.' So I went next door and said 'Jeff sent me to try y'all's tasty Swiss burger.' They brought me my Burger with a tasty lemonade. What a wonderful night. Thank you Jeff. read more

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Went again and had the burger, wow amazing tbh!!! Never disappointed. Will keep coming read more

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Such a cute family owned spot!! Great bites and hookah!! Owners are very sweet and wholesome ambiance.

After seeing this restaurant on tik tok with the owner expressing that it's been difficult, I wanted to support a small business. I tried going here at 1p on a Thursday. The door was open, the sign said open, their hours are listed as open, I waited for 20 mins inside with absolutely no one that came out to wait on my party. It's was a real disappointment because I had asked several people to join me for lunch. We had to leave and go to another place. The entire restaurant was completely empty with nothing that would indicate why. read more

This place deserves more people. We went on a Friday night and were the only people there. Sam was amazing and the food was delicious! The knafe was to die for! Definitely will be coming back. read more

This is one of my new favorite restaurants! The food was great and the owner was super kind and welcoming. Will absolutely return and recommend this place to anyone looking for yummy food and a cozy atmosphere. read more

Ordered 2 meals, nothing extravagant. Food was mediocre. Bill was $89 for 2 people. Not worth half the price. Avoid unless you think a single kabob is worth over $40. read more

Really delicious, fresh Mediterranean food on Beverly near La Brea. It's sexy and chill with the appropriate music playing in the background to set the right ambiance. The service was polite, fast and very friendly. We ordered meat, chicken, rice, humus, bread and it was very tasty and well seasoned. Not too salty or bland. Just perfect. There is street parking on Beverly or one of the side streets. I highly recommend Baba G ! It's more affordable than some of the other restaurants in this area. Give it a try ! read more

I love Baba Ghanooj. The food is delicious, the ambiance is inviting, and Sam is super friendly. You must come and visit!

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The service was amazing and the food was just as great. I had their baba ghanoush and their chicken kebab plate and a side of fries. It was all really delicious. Im not sure how they season their fries but they were soooo good. I'm definitely going back. Highly recommend this place. read more

Baba ghanooj is so amazing!!! It has a beautiful energy from the moment you walk in. Baba is so charming and treats all his guests so well. And of course the food was fantastic. The Baba Ghanooj is the best I've ever had in my life. I can't recommend enough! read more

What a beautiful spot with the most delicious food! Had the pleasure of dining here this evening and everything was amazing. From the baba ghanooj, to the kebabs, to the salad, I couldn't stop eating! They offered us Moroccan mint tea as we sat down which was so delicious. The owners were so nice. The service was impeccable. Cannot wait to come back here soon!! read more

Came here randomly on a saturday night. It was nice clean and cozy. Hookah was good and only $30. Their mint tea is also really good. Not surs why but it was completely empty. On one hand it was good because we had the place to ourselves and easy to talk. But just odd there was no one else there on a Saturday night. Ill be back for sure. Super casual and easy/relaxed environment and the low prices are the best. read more

I happened to randomly go to this restaurant for lunch and absolutely loved the owner and the staff's warm service, and the restaurant's cozy atmosphere. It was almost as if I was visiting my parent house or something. Chicken wrap and salad were very good and fresh, and reminded me of home cooked meal, which I also loved about this restaurant. House original mint lemonade also tasted really good. I live far away from the area, but would love to visit them again when I go to the area next time. read more

Excellent food and hospitality. The owner, Sam, was very kind. The food is delicious! I can't wait to go back and try more items from the menu. My girlfriend had the Chicken Kabob and I had the falafel wrap. The French fries are also particularly good here. I would go back just for the fries. Highly recommend this place! They also have hookah but we came for the food and we were not disappointed! read more

We had a wonderful dinner at Baba Ganooj. The owner made us feel at home and the food was delicious. My wife and I are particular about falafel, and theirs was perfect. The zaatar was also very tasty. A great find in this part of L.A: and worth a visit. read more

Delicious food, best hummus and falafel I've had :) We were the only people in there but it was such a nice time and the service was very quick!! We'll definitely come back soon read more

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This is my 4th time back! I would highly recommend trying one of their shawarmas. Chicken is my personal favorite. This is a local, family owned business that deserves more support. The prices are super affordable for the quality of food you're getting. Definitely make sure to stop by! read more

The food is wonderful and the service is delightful. The food is fresh, fresh, fresh. The mint iced tea tasted like they just cut the mint leaves. It's a simple restaurant, but they do everything with love and care. read more