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Barbonzai Lebanese Eatery

4.6 (123 reviews)

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Dogs allowed
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Falafel Pita wrap
Teagan T.

What a fun surprising find! This place is.. in the Lab-- which means there's traffic in the parking lot, almost on a constant basis. Especially on the weekends; strategize with your tummy and your time. The falafel is so fresh and crispy, crunchy and flavorful. The bowl- which you have three options for lettuce, spinach or rice- I did ALL like the little piggy I long to be. The fries were not as spiced as one would expect but it was still super yummy and the eggplant hummus is just unstoppable in scooping. It's the perfect amount for such a tasting box and packet of two pita bread sliced. Comes with plenty of sauce and satisfaction to your hunger. No coffee available in this falafel hut though. Plenty around in the Lab. Great for vegetarians. Now if only the parking wasn't so intimidating....

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Rachel I.

Fast service Quality food Reasonable prices Anytime I see the word "Falafel" I must try! I've had some terrible dry ones and some fresh crunchy ones. This one is top tier for sure!! The pickles and sauce brings this all together. So flavorful!!! I would skip on the air fry cauliflower as they weren't crunchy at all and a bit to salty, but non the less I would for sure some back and get another pita falafel and their tasty starry sodas! Side note their spicy tahini and regular hummus are very flavorful and not to be missed out ! Next trip I gotta try their baklava !!!

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Matt S.

I love this place. The family that runs It treats you like family. She always asks about my dog and makes sure I grab treats for her. I work across the street and started coming here about a year ago. Everyday I'm in the office I eat here. Their bowls and wraps are very filling. I always get the falafel. Their soup and salad is a meal on its own. All the food is fantastic and the people are very friendly and care about you.

Hummus.
Nicholas G.

Made from scratch Lebanese food? Vegan and paleo options? Yes please! Located at the Lab Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa, this place is worth visiting. The place has a cute looking storefront and as soon as you walk in you'll see their signature character, Bonzo, everywhere. He's a little garbanzo bean with a mustache. I walked in, took a brief look at their menu and ordered a bunch of items to-go to try. I ordered: Chicken Pita, Chicken Bowl, Baked Falafel Bowl, Hummus w/Pita, Tabbouleh Salad, Baklava and Potato Wedges. All of the food was fresh and delicious. Some deets: - Chicken Pita: This was a good sized pita. Delicious and filling. 1:1 ratio of chicken to the rest of the ingredients. - Hummus w/ Pita: Yummy. Smooth, delicious hummus. I just wish I had 100 pieces of pita because I love carbs and it would be a good enough ratio to not have any hummus left :P. - Tabbouleh Salad: It's refreshing. It's tasty. I'm not a fan of vegetables but I was a fan of this! - Potato Wedges: They're air fried, so they're not greasy and a bit "healthier". Eat them alone or dip them in one their many available sauces. Overall, all of the food was good. Definitely a good choice if you're looking for a healthy option or just something to eat in general. Very minimal indoor seating but there's also seating around the Lab Anti-Mall. Parking can be a PITA. It seems like during the week you have a better chance at finding parking than the weekend. I received my food in a timely manner and the customer service was excellent. Go try this place, and if you're in the Lake Forest area they have a location there too!

1/2 Chicken, 1/2 Steak w/ everything else.
John S.

I've been on a Mediterranean kick recently and I'm always a "bowl" fan. BL has been on my list for awhile, so I tried it on a rainy day today. I ordered the Bowl - 1/2 Chicken, 1/2 Steak, all three bases - rice, spinach and lettuce. And both garlic and Tahini on the side. It was prepared well, the cashier was very nIce and accommodating and the food was good... but it didn't blow my socks off. I enjoyed it but not sure I'd travel to eat here given other options on the area.

Baked Falafel Bowl
Mayu T.

Visually unexciting bowl with a simple palette of ingredients, but I like that the falafel is baked (staff mentioned an air fryer was involved?) and the cilantro tahini sauce was great. The dressing for the bowl was too much on a base of greens, but I imagine it would've been balanced better on rice with the salty tartness of the pickles.

Adithya B.

Fast service. Delicious and very convenient. Parking isn't the best but I think it's worth it. Small space so I recommend eating outside or having it for take out. Price is a little above chipotle price. Sam was very helpful

Alejandra G.

Super delicious Lebanese spot! I've tried many Lebanese spots, but this one is such a gem. It is more quick service, than formal sit down, which I loved! The staff was super nice and helpful. And the food was absolutely amazing. We got the chicken wrap as well as the falafel wrap, potatoes, and the tabbouleh salad. The chicken wrap was perfection! The chicken was so well seasoned, and the garlic sauce balanced the dish so well. The falafel wrap was also great, but the falafel itself needed more flavor. The potatoes were super good, but got soggy since they're in the box (as expected). And the tabbouleh salad added a great fresh component to the meal. The sauces were good, although the spicy tahini sauce wasn't really spicy for us. Overall, great energy! We ate at the lab sitting areas, so the environment and weather added to the overall experience.

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Thank you so much for the kind words and great review Rachel.

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1 year ago

Food was okay but nothing crazy. The service was good but the parking is horrible on weekends. The place is clean and small but does the job

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Melissa Z.

Thank you for the feedback!

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2 years ago

One of the best Mediterranean foods I ever had in GA. Highly recommend . Service is a bit on the slower side, ambiance is exceptional.

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Melissa Z.

Thank you Anya, well be sure to keep your feedback in mind :)

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Sam Z.

Thanks for the kind words Tyrone!

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Thanks for giving us a try Mayu and for the nice review.

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Glad you liked our falafel tacos!!

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2 years ago

The food, service and atmosphere is soo inviting! I recommend you give it a try. All are invited!

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Thank you Loretta for the kind words and feedback :) We appreciate it !

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1 year ago

Chicken shawarma was good and the star of the show was that garlic sauce! Staff was really nice and got the food out quickly.

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Thank you! Happy you liked the sauce :)

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Amazing food, ordered the steak bowl and the falafel plate. Very tasty, the salads were good too. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

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So happy you enjoyed your food!

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