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    Chicken King Express

    4.4 (469 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Julia K.

    A delicious quick lunch spot in Monrovia on Foothill, if you're looking for kebabs and creamy hummus this is perfect! Located in a small plaza Chicken King Express has lunch specials, plates of rice, salad, hummus, or even wraps at really decent prices. My husband and I came by to try it out last week and we just came back again since it was so good! We both have tried the lunch special chicken lule plate which comes with rice, hummus and salad asking with the quarter and half chicken plates which come with rice and hummus and everything comes with two pitas on the side. The half or quarter chickens were so juicy and delicious it was truly the reason we had to come back so soon. Everything is pretty fresh, the rice is a little bland and basic but everything else is delicious. Overall it's a great spot for a quick lunch or to go plate and we will be back again!

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    Juan U.

    Fire chicken place! First time trying the restaurant and we are sold. The cashier was nice and explained to us their specials and different options. The menu is pretty simple and ready to go but they do have traditional Mediterranean food. We came early because we were hungry but it got busy and full as we ate our meal. The place had indoor seating and outdoor if prefer the fresh air, the inside does smell strongly of grilled check FYI. They have a variety of can sodas at a reasonable price. Since it was early they did not have the veggie options but was here for the chicken anyway. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, they give you a lot of food for price point. Will def come back and explore menu more. A must try if you love garlic, spices and fresh dips like hummus.

    Eric L.

    This place needs to upgrade their rice. While I do appreciate the freshly grilled meats, I just can't take their mushy cafeteria quality rice. There is another skewer shop not too far away that starts with the letter K. Also grilled to order and better rice and side options.

    Winnie T.

    A really pleasant surprise of Mediterranean food in SGV. Fresh ingredients, large portions and seasoned perfectly. Situated in a little strip mall, this restaurant only got a few tables. Look like they are mainly on take out order. You can order their food through their website for pick up. I ordered 1/2 chicken plate and chicken kebabs plate. Both are excellent. Try chicken is tender but the skin is a little crisp and tasty. Their garlic sauce is one of the best one that I ever had. It does perfect with the chicken Price very reasonable. Service is excellent too. I was greeted nicely when waiting for my order.

    Entrance and outdoor seating
    Hannah S.

    Still going strong as one of our fave local spots for Mediterranean food in the SGV! Been coming here for years and have loved everything we've ever tried - you can't go wrong. Lately we've been hooked on their chicken kebab wraps - the pita is thick and soft, the chicken cooked to perfection and so savory along with the garlic sauce, and it comes with rice and hummus. We also like their 1/4 chicken plates and beef kabobs. Their garlic sauce is the best in the area imo - so smooth and not overpowering like a lot of other places. Prices are decent and service is efficient and quick on the to-go orders too. They have lunch specials as well. Plenty of parking and lots of seating indoors and on their patio. A great fast-casual spot for quick local Mediterranean cuisine!

    The front of the building

    I got I got the half chicken plate and I'm gonna tell you right now. I am a Zanku fan all the way, but this place was a lot better. The guy at the front was super nice super friendly not to mention he has the most beautiful eyes lady's hahaha so I would say the service is great super casual ambience definitely somewhere to get a really good meal

    Chicken Kebab Wrap
    Lala L.

    The food here is delicious! I love the chicken wrap plate with all the sides. Everything is so moist and this meal is fresh, tastes amazing and is not heavy. I feel great every time I eat here. I can't wait to go back!

    Chicken Kebab Plate
    Brittany M.

    So yummy! I got their chicken plate that comes with chicken kebab pieces, rice, salad, hummus, and pita bread. So worth the price, delicious tasting, and not too heavy. Definitely the place to go if you're feeling fast casual Mediterranean food. I tried their chicken since that's what they're known for but would try something else next time. I placed a to go order and the cashier happily handed it over to me with utensils and napkins in the bag already.

    Grill
    Stevo O.

    We did take-out and enjoyed the chicken family dinner with a huge chicken and salad along with rice and pita bread. Although we took out, the owner was nice and explained what types of meals were offered. It is rather small inside, the tables will seat about 20 people.

    King Combo Plate

    10/10 would recommend Every meat in the King combo plate was juicy, not one bit dry and had that delicious grilled touch. The rice was quite flavorful but a bit mushy. Only thing missing was a nice chili or something spicy.

    Claire M.

    The food is really really good! I usually get the lunch special and they give you this really tasty orange sauce with it. I place my order on the phone and it's always ready and fresh when I get there to pick it up. Tbh there's a lot of Mediterranean food in this area and I tried most all of them but this is the best so Far!

    if you're in the mood for some mediterranean food, i highly recommend this place, if you're not in the area i promise it's worth the drive and the price! shout out to james for helping us out today, really good service ! Also try the rotisserie chicken!!

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    Chicken King has never let me down! Our usual is chicken and beef plates and tabuleh ( I think that's how you spell it)

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    Great Chicken kebab combo plate, and speedy service. Good portions served and reasonable prices.

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    4 months ago

    The chicken kabobs were awesome and flavorful. The hummus is good too. The rice needs some work but overall healthy option for lunch

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    11 months ago

    Great food but a strange guy who is not wanting to answer the phone talking orders, what's up with that? The used to have better staff

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    Ask the Community - Chicken King Express

    Do you deliver a catering order?

    Hello María, yes we do deliver for catering orders! Please call us at 626-305-3111 and we will be happy to help you!

    Is your beef and chicken halal?

    Hello Laury, unfortunately our meats are not Halal!

    Morning, I had a few questions regarding catering:…

    Good morning Evonne, thank you for contacting us. We have 2 different ways to cater.… Read more

    Does anyone know why when you buy the whole chicken they cut out the backbone and neck?

    No the whole Chicken has the neck and backbone on If they cut it up, one side has it whereas the other side does not

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    We've been ordering from Lemon Zest every Wednesday -- the food is consistently great, and the…read moreowner along with the previous cashier have always been incredibly friendly and welcoming. It's honestly become part of our weekly routine. However, I wanted to share a not-so-great experience we had today regarding the service. I called in a takeout order, and when I arrived, there was a new cashier. She was on her phone texting and didn't acknowledge us for quite a while, so we had to wait before being helped. When it came time to pay, I simply asked to confirm whether the cash discount had already been applied. Her response came with a noticeably rude attitude. While I was trying to find the exact change, she seemed visibly impatient. After receiving some coins I didn't need, I placed them in the tip jar. She immediately took them out and said in a very cold tone, "Please take it back, I don't need your tips." Honestly, that was surprising and quite uncomfortable -- it's the first time I've encountered such unfriendly service here. We still really enjoy the food and appreciate the owner, but I hope the service experience can improve moving forward.

    We needed to order a large meal set for a family gathering. Service was prompt and smooth. I…read morereally have no complaints from the time I called to place my order to the time of pick up. We ordered the prince meal set for 10-12 people with an extra order of French fries for the little kiddies in our group. The meats were flavorful and tender. The portion sizes were perfect for our family. I love that they also give a generous side of hummus and tzatziki. The pita chips were delicious and we all really enjoyed the grilled vegetables. We would definitely order again. The set had a good variety of items and it was super easy. FYI - We ordered 48 hours in advance but 24 hours would have sufficed.

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    Lemon Zest - Cute window seat facing street

    Cute window seat facing street

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    Lemon Zest - No one around so I took a pic of the order counter.

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    No one around so I took a pic of the order counter.

    Corfu

    Corfu

    4.3(558 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    I was at a party and a lady told me that she had a fantastic meal at Corfu, so I made a mental note…read moreto check it out. About a week later I stopped in with a friend for dinner. Family owned and operated; Corfu specializes in Mediterranean food. This friendly neighborhood restaurant is small and quaint and the staff are warm and welcoming, especially Ryan & Maribel who took excellent care of us during our visit. I was curious to try the Muhammara (a dip made of crushed walnuts & red pepper paste.) I've never had it before, but it was particularly good. The fresh warm pita & Muhammara was a delightful combination. I couldn't stop eating it. The Greek Salad was a generous serving comprised of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, kalamata olives, & feta. It was plenty for us to share and the dressing was light and not overwhelming. They don't have a full bar. My friend tried two beers. One from Lebanon (Almaza) and another from Greece (Hillas). He liked them both. I had a glass of sparkling wine, which paired well with my meal. The background music was enjoyable and added to the ambience. I didn't realize it was coming from musicians who were playing out front. Ryan informed me that they perform Friday, Saturday, & Sunday evenings. Overall, it was a pleasant experience from beginning to end. I'm grateful for the recommendation and look forward to returning. *Street parking or lot in back.

    Nice Greek restaurant in Sierra Madre. Stopped by here for dinner with some friends. We were able…read moreto make a reservation for 10 people with no problem and we had a nice space in the back. Parking on the street is abundant and we did not have trouble parking. The food here is on the pricier side compared to other places I have had but the food is delicious - specially the appetizer platter which was a hit!

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    Corfu - Chicken Kebab Plate

    Chicken Kebab Plate

    Corfu - Belly Dancing

    Belly Dancing

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    Lamb kabob

    Janet's Mediterranean Cuisine - #2 plate (Feeds 2) but I finished this myself ;)

    Janet's Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.3(947 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Halal
    Casual dining

    Amazing food !!! My wife and I loves this place!! Amazing…read moreemployees !!! And amazing management!!! The best Mediterranean in LA!!! And also I just wanna share what we experienced on Sunday, February 1, 2026 a customer was having an altercation with an employee named Marissa and the customer was being so rude because we got our food before her and the employee was being super nice and kind about it, and just wanted to note that it was also her birthday that day. I just love how the employee handle rude customers and I feel like this place and have more support and she was always saying kind things the customer. and after that altercation, the customer left with the middle finger in her hand.

    Janet's Mediterranean Duarte, CA…read more Date went 5/6/26 Time went 10:37am it didn't appear to be too busy Establishment Clean and had ample table seating for in house eating; I ordered at the touch screen kiosk placed right in front of the entry when you enter. Staff weren't present at the counter when I arrived, but greeted me when they came out to bring somebody's else's food to the dining area. Ordered food at 10:38am Got my food at 10:43am 5 minute wait time, quite possibly the quickest wait time I've seen at an establishment Food ordered Chicken and Beef Combo $24.49 With taxes grand total was $27.06 Food ratings Chicken and Beef Combo - 6.5/10 I was so sadden by the amount I spent for this combo. While the chicken and beef looked aesthetically pleasing the texture was a little bit on the drier side for my taste. The rice was good. The salad looked sad and not appetizing, I didn't even eat it and I HATE wasting food. My pita bread came inside a "PITA DOUX" package; as if it was purchased from a store and left in the bag it was purchased from. I essentially paid $27 for 5 pieces of beef and 6 pieces of chicken and some rice :( I won't be coming here again.

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    Janet's Mediterranean Cuisine - Grape leaf wrap. First time trying it ever and it was little sour for me. The falafel was amazing. I ate one before the photo

    Grape leaf wrap. First time trying it ever and it was little sour for me. The falafel was amazing. I ate one before the photo

    Janet's Mediterranean Cuisine - 2 meat plate

    2 meat plate

    Janet's Mediterranean Cuisine - Chicken Plate

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