Woah. I randomly dropped in here with my friends on a Monday night. I had no expectations. My friends ordered the beef kebab plate and I had the chicken shawarma in lavash. My wrap was really big so I feel the portions are great for the price. It was so good I ate the whole thing. The sauce was so yummy. My friends enjoyed their food too. The man working was super friendly and helped us order, he even gave us free samples of the shrimp with a sauce. Thanks so much! read more

Atmosphere is great, especially from the owner. Very niceguy., great food honestly, the barbecue is amazing. This is my second time coming back to this place, and they amaze my small family own business. read more

Delicious food made with love!! The owners were so kind and welcoming!! Definitely coming back :)

Finds like this are why I value Yelp, and why I contribute. Absolutely excellent food. Excellent value! I forgot to take a pic of my chicken shawarma meal but never mind--it looked exactly like the restaurant's pics. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, chopped and served over rice. The hummus was wonderfully garlicky and the salad was fresh. All of it was fresh and just so good. The server (counter service) was super friendly and even gave me a small ice cream soft serve to help me pass the ten minutes while I waited for the food prep. The space isn't anything special--really just designed for counter service and takeout but they do have a table and a few stools if you want to eat there. I brought it back to my hotel and it was still hot and fantastic. I am in this neighborhood every few months and will definitely return. read more

So I've seen this place under construction and I was excited to finally try it' But then I checked the menu and i did a double take How is ONE wrap fifteen dollars. It better have organic top shelf meat for it to be that much! And that's without any extras like fries of beans or chips. I got my sandwich and they were really nice But the wrap was very light. The flavors were good but they weren't amazing, I could not justify the price of this wrap. I could get something cheaper and probably better. read more

The chicken shawarma changed my life. The gents running the place when we stopped in were so warm and friendly. If I lived anywhere close, I'd be tempted to visit daily. Must-have if I'm in the area again. Oh, and the sauces you guys. The sauces. read more

HSo, I usually get my tacos from Aztca, but recently, I stumbled upon the restaurant on the corner and decided to give it a shot. I must say, it was quite a disappointing experience. I was really looking forward to trying their charcoal cooked kabobs, but unfortunately, they turned out to be quite mediocre. It was a bit of a bummer, I have to admit. I guess sometimes it's best to stick with what we know and love , example of mini kabobs and massif kabob ! Anyway, just wanted to share my thoughts. Hope you find thjs heplful read more

Best shawarma and gyros I've had in Glendale. The quality and service were great and nice dining areas outside. The staff was super friendly. 10/10 read more

Very good and fresh BBQ...Armenian XOROVAC....thank you very much....i am frome Ukraine but nerev eat bbq in my life....THANK YOU

Very good kitchen.Very good shawarma!! I had a very good time in this place. thanks read more

Today I was in the neighborhood and I came across this new place called charcoal kitchen. Looks like they have just opened up as new business. I tried two sandwiches Pork Shawarma and a Beef kebab sandwich and wow I was blown away so much flavor and so good. I was talking with one of the employees as they were making my sandwiches. And they incorporate charcoal in the way all the meats are cooked hence the name charcoal kitchen. This place is truly a gem I highly recommend it. As I devoured my first sandwich I thought to myself I should take a picture of my second sandwich. read more

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I ordered takeout and the food was ready in a timely manner. I ordered the beef kabob and shawarma, it was tasty and left me wanting to get seconds It was my first time trying Mediterranean/Armenian food and i can say I will come back again read more

Great food excellent service, great environment unique taste made on charcoal fire, excellent quality, and rich menu!

Today, my family and I randomly stumbled upon Charcoal Kitchen. From the moment we entered, we were warmly greeted by the owner Khachik (who was also a phenomenal cook and an individual). Afterwards, we were taken to our seats and offered complementary juices for our two young kids (out of the blue). Khachik demonstrated their menu through a personalized recommendation by being extremely attentive, knowledgeable, entertaining and personable. Later, he continued to demonstrate his hospitality by providing a naturally squeezed fruit juices for my wife and I - which we were astonished. Then, he delivered the order which was cooked to a perfection- mouth watering with the right ingredient and sauces!!! We are extremely thankful for the hospitality and superb customer service and for the exceptional food! We will definitely return. read more

Very tasty, very tasty, thank you very much. All the meat that is cooked here is fresh, high-quality. Cooked on coals, that's why the meat has such an aroma. The service is great, the smile and sincere conversations of the owner convey good home emotions. I recommend to everyone read more

Hi everyone this is the. The best place everything gets very good. The test is very good. I I I want to leave this review honestly because it's amazing food and very cheap. read more

Great food and great service, highly recommend!! I got the chicken plate and it was delicious!!

Tasty food and nice place thank you for the service . Come and feel the smell of Armenian cuisines read more

Charcoal Kitchen - the front of the restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

This place is amazing. The owners are amazing everything is home-made. Food is super delicious. We are so grateful to find this spot. My husband and I come here 3x a week. The service is so good, the ambiance of the place is clean and just and tranquil. Definitely recommend. read more

Amazing food amazing service. Place was very clean and the food exceeded my expectations. And they're open late! Must try!

Great food. Service was amazing cozy vibes highly recommend. Small gem with home cooking.

A very very nice owner and great food. They really make you feel welcome and take pride in their resteraunt.

This place is fantastic and the food tastes great! Happy to still be going and happy it's right in my neighborhood. The owners are very nice and put a lot of care in their business! read more

Nice kebab place, affordable prices and good portions. The owner is super nice! Open late too, which is a huge plus for me.

we drove by this new restaurant a while ago and wanted to try it, we love kabob. so i ordered some food from their website during their business hours, and i received a confirmation saying to pick up the order in 20 minutes. when i arrived, they were closed and did not pick up the phone. i had to cancel the charge with my bank. every time we call during business hours, the line rings 4 times then goes to voicemail. is this restaurant just not even open yet even though it says they are online?? very confused lol read more

I tried their cucumber and carrots salads which were tasty. Employees were friendly. Enjoy their outdoor seating options.

We ordered plates from here and really loved the taste. The employees were also very friendly in helping us choose what to get since it was our first time there. I highly recommend this place and will be back again. read more

Glendale is known for so many excellent Mediterranean cuisine restaurants. So when my husband and I saw this new place open, and so close to home that we could walk to, to save on delivery fees, we finally tried it. I pretty much always order the lula beef kabob plate, and my husband always orders the steak and chicken kabob plate. They didn't have that combo. So he ordered their chicken shawarma plate. The Charcoal Kitchen advertised that their plates come with whatever meat you order, plus a salad, hummus and garlic sauce. My husband picked up our order and both of orders didn't have any garlic sauce, which we love and look forward to. I ordered the beef lula kabob plate and got the steak kabobs instead. The steak was not flavorful, dry and tough. My husbands order was correct, except he ordered the chicken shawarma, but to me just tasted like a boring kabob. Nothing shawarma about it. The salad was tons of onion flavor and no tang or salt. The hummus was the worst I've ever tasted. Grainy and not smooth and creamy. I'm sorry Charcoal Kitchen but you need to step it up way more. As far as the phone customer service goes, it was good. When my husband showed up to pick up, he asked for a slice of chocolate cake, someone who worked there advised that it was stale and to come back in the morning when it's fresh. I know the place is really small with no tables inside, and only outside. Which is fine, since we live in HELL-A! P.S. I'd still like to try their beef lula kabob. read more

Man this place is good . I just finished my lamb chops plate the charcoal greatly enhances the experience and taste . I also got a side of roasted tomatoes which made it all even better. The guys were cool , they fired up the grill and cooked my meal fresh . Worth every penny will be back again! read more

I tried the pork ribs it was really flavorful however if they boiled it a little to make it tender and soft it'll hit the spot. I loved it though make sure you call in your order it takes 20-25 mins cooking time. The young guy who helped me speaks very little english he was nice though. I'll be back. read more

This is the best place in California, but no in all of America. I love this kitchen. The main guy is very polite. If not, tell me, you don't like it. read more

Visited this place for the first time and was amazed by the service, food, and organization. The kitchen was super clean, the staff was super polite and nice, and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone! read more

Charcoal Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

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The food is very good I recommend the Beef Lula. I have tried Beef Lula and Pork Shawarma both are very good and full of flavor read more

Charcoal Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

Charcoal-kitchen is a wonderful place! If you want to try real Armenian cuisine, then this place definitely should be on your list! Kebab wraps are awesome, so tasty! The staff is very welcoming, they will suggest food to your taste and help to choose from their big menu! They also have a variety of unique sodas from Georgia and Armenia, very authentic and very delicious! read more

The food is amazing here! Meat is so tender, juicy, and tasty, that it's impossible to stop eating it! Salads are also yummy. The personnel is very friendly and supportive. And it was a bit of a drive for me to go there, and I am happy I made it! I am surely coming back again! I definitely recommend this place. read more

HANDS DOWN this place has the best shawarma!! its my new to go spot!! i recomend everyone to try their food! read more

I stopped here by chance because I was working a job up the street. I got the chicken shawarma plate. It was absolutely delicious. Loved that it came with lavash. I would absolutely recommend this place. read more

On yelp it says they dont have a outdoor setting but there's a tables and chairs outside and I was surprised they were working on holidays the employees were very kind a.d very helpful and no words for the food it was awesome.. read more

I had a family party and i was trying to find a good place and found this place and i ordered different plates and the salads lamb chops was melting in my mouth I didn't had a chance to try the other ones because it was already gone... but i have to go to try the shawarma. read more

The best place in the town it was my first time in Glendale and I had a pork shawarma the special sauce was great definitely i will recommend to everyone read more