Discovered this place through ClassPass surprisingly. I had a bunch of credits expiring and wanted…read moreto use them on dinner one night and this place had excellent reviews. Boy was I so glad to find Cafe du Liban! Going to be a regular from now on. I ordered for pick up so I can't speak on service quite yet but there's quite a bit of seating for a few small parties inside. The food tastes delicious and is made fresh to order. Portions are generous as well. My highest recommendation is to order the Baba Ghanoush because WOW. It's so good I could cry. When I tell you I ate this entire bowl by myself. I ate it with the saj, i ate it with my rice, i ate with tortilla chips. Insane.

Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but I do not understand all the rave reviews this place is…read moregetting. I ordered a felafel sandwich in a pita, with a side of hummus. I prefer pita sandwiches that are cut open and stuffed, rather than rolled up like a burrito the way they do here; the latter compresses everything together into a mush and can drip the contents out the back end, which is exactly what happened when I tried eating this one. This would matter less if the felafel were really good, but these were almost completely tasteless and mushy, no nice crisp exterior. In fact, they were falling apart as I was eating. The hummus was okay. Not bad, but nothing special. And the pita bread they included with it was cold, not warm and fresh. Maybe there are other items on the menu that justify the five star reviews. But the felafel and hummus certainly do not, and I'm not sure I'd want to experiment further.

If you're into bold, meat-heavy bites with serious flavor, Arais Machane Yehuda absolutely…read moredelivers. The ribeye arais was the standout--crispy, toasted pita on the outside with insanely juicy, well-seasoned ribeye packed inside. Every bite had that perfect balance of crunch and richness, and it didn't need much sauce, but the dips on the side took it up another level. The lamb arais was just as impressive--slightly more gamey (in a good way), super tender, and loaded with spices that gave it a deep, savory kick. You can tell they're not holding back on quality or flavor here. The sides tied everything together--the fresh tomato salad cut through the richness, and the pickles and sauces added that extra punch to keep every bite interesting. Overall, this spot is all about simple food done really right--crispy, juicy, flavorful, and satisfying. Definitely a must if you're craving something hearty and different.

Arais Machane Yehuda LA, is a unique, one of a kind, Israeli Restaurant, serving food that is not…read morefound anywhere, in the SFV or even in LA. It gets its name and style of cooking simple Israeli food, from the famous market, of the same name, in Jerusalem. Important to note that Arais (Arayes), is actually a street food. Essentially, a homemade small triangular pita, stuffed with succulent meat, then freshly baked on a continuous rotating large plate, at the center of a gas fire clay oven called the "taboon". The menu here is very basic, but high in quality, ingredients and freshness. There are also other offerings. The owner is charming and most welcoming to all the patrons. Yes, there is love and affection. He has personality, that you hardly ever see in any restaurant. Providing complimentary tastings of his items, while you wait for their preparation and production, to go. In my case, small portions of the warm garbanzo beans with freshly made (silky and smooth) hummus, then pickles and onions, also with dipping. Both fantastic. If you do not get Arias when you are here, you are missing the point, or maybe in the wrong place. My choice was Lamb Arias, to go. 4 crisp and charred triangular pieces fresh off the taboon, accompanied with regular and green tahini sauces, and a small, unimpressive tomato onion salad ($26). The lamb meat was juicy, well seasoned and cooked perfect. Also, as a side, I added the Potatoes "Medura" ($7). This was truly amazing. Thick longitudinal wedges, well browned on the outside and soft on the inside. Overall, an unforgettable experience. Excellent service, fantastic food, and an unforgettable warm and comfortable experience.

Fantastic vibe, delicious food, friendly staff!! What more can u ask for…read more To top it off, they're open pretty late, so stop by and try something out, u will NOT be disappointed I had the beef shawarma plate, and it was out of this world

Mona's occupies a rather hidden spot in Tarzana and I would call it a hidden gem due to the good…read morequality, flavors, and because it is tucked in a small Ventura Blvd strip so it's definitely a neighborhood spot. It's a somewhat of a small space inside with 10 or so tables with a large mirror that makes the space seem larger; the addition of some seating in the front patio helps. Brick walls, a few portraits and some jazz music make up the little ambiance. The kitchen is easily visible as well. Overall it has a cozy friendly setting with a low key, comfortable, unpretentious vibe. There is a shared small parking lot besides any street parking. The menu features a nice selection with Lebanese classics included. I have yet to expand on my choices really but plan to. I've been continuously ordering the chicken and beef shawarmas which are both excellent in taste and portion; both are served with rice, hummus and salad. The house pickled items served on the table are a treat and add to the tastes. Prices on somethings seem a little high but otherwise are fine.

The Hummus Bar and Grill, is an Israeli restaurant in Tarzana that has an enticing menu. Different…read moretypes of salads, kebabs, hummus, etc. There are several mouthwatering items. It is one place that always puts me in a conundrum, because there is so much here to order. Since about 6 months, they've been opening at 9 am, with an additional spread of breakfast selections. Yes, you can get the Israeli breakfast, as well a selection of numerous salads, if you are looking for something unique. Kind of a small tasting menu, if you will. I came here for lunch, to order my favorites. You have to start with small bites and I always gravitate towards the falafel. It comes with eight fresh and perfectly deep fried balls that are optimally crisped (and crunchy) on the outside, with a soft tasty green filling on the inside. That, with the accompanying tahini sauce, takes you to another place. Always consistent. Hard to come here without making a choice from the butchers section. I go for the middle eastern kabob (this time one skewer) that arrived just after it was grilled with good char, nice coloring, succulent and exploding with fragrance and taste. Each bite allowed you to taste the moist meat and its spices. For my sides, the mashed potatoes (with onions) had wonderful texture and mouthfeel. For the second side, my choice was the house hummus, good body, silky feel and a thick wholesome and smooth blend of its ingredients. It lubricates your tongue. That, when scooped up with pieces of fresh Laffa bread, really hits the spot. Service was attentive, thoughtful and informative. Need to come back often, to try more from the menu. IMHO, this could easily be the best Israeli restaurant in the Valley and to think of it, even in the Los Angeles area.

Some friends took us here for dinner as they love this restaurant but based on what I had I can't…read moresay the same although my wife enjoyed her food. We made reservations and were able to be seated on time. Due to heavy rains the outdoor seats were unavailable even under awning. I had a grilled chicken breast and didn't like whatever sauce they put on it however I must say the well done French Fries were a 10. The hummus was very good and my wife enjoyed her chicken breast skewer and took leftovers home for dinner the next night. The other couple really enjoyed their chicken breast skewer and chicken thigh skewer. Ofer was a helpful server. I suppose I will try coming again since the others really enjoyed their meal and order something else.

Love this place. The food is great!!!!!!!!! Highly recommended the chicken kabab is amazingread more

Been to Sadaf several times, and every time, it is excellent. Ambiance is beautiful and clean…read more Food - I think their chicken kabob is the best I've had in LA. It is better than their beef koobideh and barg, though those are still good. I have had better beef koobideh at other restaurants like Raffis or Shekarchi. Their bread is so fresh and is an elevated experience compared to the usual lavash bread that restaurants give. My friends had the salmon and they really liked it. The maast o khiar is really good too. The service is excellent - all the food came out quickly and the servers were nice. I will say I am Persian (and look very obviously so) and for some reason one lady only looked at/spoke to my husband and not me. I would say it's 4.5 stars because I was put off by this. Parking is tough right next to the restaurant but can be found metered down the street if you don't want to valet. We were a party of 4 at 7pm on a Saturday night and were seated right away at a booth.

Food is delicious and freshly made! The manager and staffs are all very nice. We are glad we tried…read more They have complementary valet behind the building.

Wow! What a treat! We had such a terrible experience at another shawarma wrap place on Ventura and…read moreare so happy we found this place. It was night and day! From the moment we entered, the staff was so welcoming and was asking if we had any questions. They offered suggestions and we landed on their Crispy Shawarma Wrap that went viral on socials. Oh. My. Gosh. Does this place make a delicious Crispy Shawarma Wrap! It was amazing! The juicy, tender chicken and flavors of the garlic sauce with sweet pomegranate was something to talk about. Add the crunchy Mediterranean pickles and it's great! I don't even like pickles, but it just works in this wrap. Adding this into our rotation and will definitely be coming back soon. I'm so glad we tried this place! Can't wait to try their other menu items!

OMG this is the best kebab I had in a good while!…read more Absolutely delicious- the seasoning is so good , the meat is tender and juicy. The bread is phenomenal, the hummus yammm Very nice clean and cozy place , beautiful windows and nice staff. However the only think was a bit leaking is service . While they were nice for the entire sitting they checked on us in the begging and in the end . We wanted more bread but no one would even come close to our side. However while we were still eating they started removing plates and brought us the check, pretty rude , given that we're still not done. The girl wanted us to pay immediately which was strange. The in 3 min the guy came and ask again if were ready . They made us feel rushed . I wouldn't mind another glass of wine and desert but we weren't really given a chance :( We had a reservation in advance and weren't just sitting, so the treatment was strange . But still the food was so good that I wouldn't mind another absolutely be back for more ! Maybe order to go next time lol

On May 9th, 2026, we made reservations for 24 people to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday…read more We have the following comments about the food and service we received from that evening. * They aligned tables for us to accommodate the reservations, but the tables were so close to each other that it was dangerous getting up from the seat to walk out. So many of our guests complained. * When we were making the reservation, the manager told us that one side occupied 20 people and they crammed 24. Even with 20, the table space was way to small and we felt like sardines. Our mom uses a wheelchair and we had to move her out of the way in order to get up from the table to use the restroom. * We requested a separate small table to place our cake. They complained that we were taking up to much space and that we would have to move the cake to the area where we were seated. They provided a cart they used in the kitchen that was too small to place the cake. We had to clear off space in front of my wife for the cake. It's awkward to talk with people with a giant cake in front of you. * They told us we have to cut the cake ourselves after been told that they charged 3.00/cake slice. I understand the extra charge, but then they got snotty about it and told us to cut it ourselves. * The slide show that was provided to us was so small on the tv and we could not even hear it. * They forgot the egg plant, pita breads, and entrée's. We had to pester them even to get our food. We only had a couple hours reserved and they took an hour to get us all the food. In the end we had 10 minutes to inhale cake before they came over and complained that we took to long. Really? I think they have it backwards. The only thing that took a long time was the restaurant staff. Many of the guest asked us if they were bringing any additional food out. * We informed them that we had not started to eat until an hour after the reservation. We wanted to get an hour extended but they said we had to leave at the reserved time. It gave us no time to talk to each other and the manager was getting aggravated. It was not a friendly atmosphere for the type of party the restaurant said we can have. I had to call Shirin in order to get an itemized receipt and that was a hassle as well. All the arrangements had been discussed and approved with the manager at this restaurant. You only turn 60 once and we were looking forward to celebrating my wife's birthday. We spend $1349.00 at the restaurant. The only reason we accepted this location was because they approved all of our decorations and seating. Clearly, this place cannot handle a party.

Pretty good food, specially the ground beef! owner of the business also very nice…read more Restaurant quite clean. For sure will be coming back! Thank you

This restaurant is the best in the Valley! I tried several…read moredishes and all taste super unique only here Also highly recommend is the lentil soup I already added this place to my favorites

Some friends at work have been ordering from this place on a weekly basis. Tonight I decided to try…read moreit! The chef is amazing! The flavor profile is incredible. I love Middle Eastern cuisine, this is now my favorite . It is clean, the presentation is beautiful and the staff is exceptionally kind. This is the best kept secret in the Valley. Absolutely delicious

Just ordered food to go @ Orchid Kabob & Grill. I ordered Koobideh Chicken, Koobideh Beef and…read moreShirazi Salad. The food was plentiful with 3 skewers of beef and 3 skewers of chicken, with a flavorful Shirazi salad and Tzatziki sauce. The Service was promptly and the food packed and ready for pick up. The ambiance was un crowded, since it was early evening, but there were plenty of pickups. The only thing missing was the flat bread other than that the food was appetizing. Will order again

Mediterranean Kitchen is such a great find. The food tastes fresh, authentic, and full of flavor --…read moreyou can really tell everything is made with care. The kebabs were perfectly cooked, juicy and well-seasoned, and the sides complemented everything really well. Portions are generous, so you definitely get good value for what you pay. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Overall, just a solid spot if you're craving Mediterranean food. I'll definitely be coming back.

We actually found this place by accident while looking for Mexican seafood. The Yelp and Google…read morereviews were great, and it totally lived up to them. As soon as we walked in and saw mostly Middle Eastern diners, we knew it was a good sign. I'm Mexican and super picky about authentic food, and this gave me that same feeling...you just know when a place is legit. Food: amazing fresh, flavorful, and generous portions. Come hungry. Service was excellent and everyone was super nice. They even accommodated us outside since it was busy, which worked out perfectly. Price: Reasonable Vibe: great for families, kids, or even big groups. We saw a large party there, so it's definitely versatile. Over all: And I'll say it... move over Raffi's Place! I know it's Persian vs. Lebanese, but this place wins for me. This is going to be a regular spot for us.