It was my first time going to a Lebanese restaurant and Hayat's Kitchen was spectacular!…read more Hayat's Kitchen located in the center corner of a mini shopping center on the corner of Vineland Avenue & Burbank Boulevard in North Hollywood. Beautifully shaded outdoor patio with lush green astroturf carpeting. The outdoor seating area is dog friendly. The tables are decorated with beautiful placemats, plates and rolled up silverware. The waiter was friendly, placed a basket of pita bread for the table and helped describe some of the Lebanese dishes for me. Ordered an iced tea, fries and a chicken wrap. Went inside of the restaurant to use the restroom and on my way I saw the amazing desserts station, vintage serving trays & gold coffee pots, some classic framed photos of Lebanon on the walls, the kitchen and the indoor dining area. This was an amazing lunch and will come back to try more of the delicious food!

We really enjoyed the food here! The meat especially was really cooked to perfection. They…read moreliterally cook it outside when you're walking in, and our mouths were watering so much haha. We ended up getting the feast for 2 because it was a great deal to try the meats and get 2 dips. It was all so delicious, with the exception of the pitas that came in a store bought bag. We really loved everything except the pitas. Would have been nice if they were warmed up at least. Everyone was very helpful in the restaurant and we also loved the lemonade with rose water and dessert. They even gave us some ladyfingers on the house. Would definitely return!

When it comes to Mediterranean food, SOTTA in Burbank does a great job this side of the Adriatic…read moreSea. Although Raffi's in Glendale is usually my go-to spot, I met a friend here for lunch and it was a nice change of scenery. Not only did I love the idea of having an outdoor patio almost to ourselves, but the inside is really cute with its retro mint accents, old school chairs, and wooden tabletops. I also loved looking at the Old World Hollywood black & white photos up on the walls. The only conundrum is finding a seat inside since this place fills up quickly during the lunch rush hours. Also, some folks just park it so they can work on their laptops while sipping on coffee -- not that I can blame 'em. Their Mediterranean, Lebanese-inspired cuisine, and fusion-inspired grill fare is delicious and the portion sizes are ample. Juicy tomatoes and slightly charred zucchini and summer squash sat vibrantly on my plate. Their savory chicken breast kabobs are made with authentic spices, but more on the lean, dry side. So I prefer their falafels, dolmas, and grilled veggies on my plate. SOTTA touts their Tomato Soup as "the best in town". Not sure I'd agree. My bowl was piping hot, but a bit on the bland side. I'd personally opt for another salad if given a choice: Their babaganoush is creamy, Greek salad is crisp, while the Shirazi Salad and Quinoa Tabbouleh won't disappoint. I'll have to try the Sautéed Mushrooms next time because the red wine, teriyaki, and garlic marinade piqued my interest. As for their drink menu, the coffee is excellent. Or try a 20 oz. matcha that's infused with passion fruit or guava. It's worth the splurge. Although Skaf's in Highland Park is still my fave Lebanese restaurant, I'll still make my way over to SOTTA next time on this side of the hill. It's still continents closer than the Adriatic Sea.

Sorta used to be one of my go-to places, especially since it's within walking distance of my house…read more Unfortunately, my last two orders have been noticeably different from the quality and portions I had received in the past, and yesterday's order was especially disappointing. I ordered chicken breast, and the portions were surprisingly inconsistent. One piece was a reasonable size, while the other was significantly smaller and did not feel like a proper portion. The biggest disappointment was the Caesar salad with salmon. It came with only two very small pieces of salmon--approximately 1.5 ounces total. Honestly, even my cat would have been disappointed with that portion! It genuinely looked like they were down to their last small piece of salmon and divided it between the salad. As someone who is Persian and grew up eating this type of food regularly, I'm very familiar with the flavors, quality, and portions I would expect. Unfortunately, the food this time was well below average, both in taste and value. I would rate the taste about 2/10. It's especially disappointing because I previously enjoyed ordering from Sorta and appreciated having a convenient neighborhood option so close to home. But after two disappointing experiences in a row, I can't justify the price for the portions and quality I received. Sadly, I don't see myself returning. It's very sad that u spend 77$ for lunch for two and not be satisfied

the location was a bit hidden so you might have to walk around to find it. the interior is very…read morefancy and it felt like a bougie restaurant but our server was super friendly. i got the koobideh which is lean ground beef skewered and grilled and it was good! the beef was nice and juicy and not overcooked so it had a good meaty flavor to it. the portion was big with lots of rice so it was very filling. they also have free pita so i suggest getting hummus to go with it. overall, a very pleasant experience due to the good food and the friendly service and i recommend to anyone whos in the area!!

The kabobs here are very tasty and the portion sizes are large. When you arrive, you will need to…read morewait to be seated as reservations are only for parties of 10 or more. The place is quite large with a lot of tables but half of it is under a tarp and so if it is hot or rainy it's not as comfortable There is also a very tiny parking lot. Its valet but they can't fit all the cars and street parking in the area can be bit tricky. I would stick w the Kabob selection (I'm partial to the juicy flavorful bone in chicken) unless you enjoy your stews on the sour side. All that being said, their food is delicious and the staff is friendly, which is why I keep going back.

OBSESSED. Absolutely obsessed with the ashta pudding…read more Velvety sweet milk cream with a hint of rose water, served over toasted bread soaked in sweet syrup and topped with crushed pistachios. It is amaaaaazing. I also love that you can customize your sweetness level because the topper syrup is packaged separately. The knafeh is also amazing. And, everyone in there is incredibly friendly. I'm so happy this establishment is close to me. I can rest easy knowing ashta pudding is only 5 minutes away.

I don't order very often from them. I don't know why, but I really like their food!…read moreI ordered it from there today: potato mushroom and beef bureks, a Brazilian meat Sifha ( my first time let's see if I like it) some tahini bread, fresh made, and my favorite of all the Z Factory which looks like a pizza with black olives, cheese, and basil dummy so tasty! Malek is the owner and always take good care of my ordered items: you can tell he wants to make sure his customers are satisfied ‼

We had Carnival cater a dinner for the first time. DELICIOUS!!! Our guests raved over the food…read more The variety was spectacular. The food was hot when it was delivered so I was immediately able to put it on the table when our guests arrived. Everyone from the individual who took the order to the delivery driver were very polite and professional. I would not hesitate to have them cater another dinner. I regret not taking pics to post.

I don't know how to start my review between a "habibi", which in Arabic means "my love", my…read morebeloved", a photographer, that was taking photos of the restaurant for their Instagram page, or this HUGE dog that looked like a German Shepard that arrived with a party of 12 and were seated at the back of the restaurant. We were there yesterday at 4:20pm. The minute I saw that BIG dog, not only was it scary, but the barking inside a nice, homey restaurant was very loud and unpleasant. Even one of their servers and a child got scared.(looked a lot like a wolf). They came in like 3 minutes after we were seated. I complained to our waitress, Rada, and right away she tried defending them by saying it's a service dog. It had no collar nor a vest. I know a service dog when I see one. In addition to that, there were no blind, deaf people sitting at that table. Within less than 5 minutes, the owner and the dog left the premises. The restaurant looked a lot like a Chabad where a lot of Jewish people gather together and celebrate bar/bat mitzvahs, or other gatherings. Their menu has a lot to offer. Pastries, beverages, beer and wine. Vast selection of items and also vegan, plant based and vegetarian dishes. Also organic meals. Moving on with my review. My son and I ordered their small Hummus, ($9.95), which was very bland and needed some good seasoning such as pepper, oil, garlic etc.., we also ordered the same dish. 2 orders of their Quail Dinner that came with 2 salads, rice with some raw onions on top, grilled tomatoes, with fresh, hot pita bread. For both entrées, it was ($49.90). When the bill arrived, Rada removed the hummus without telling us. That was a very nice gesture. I didn't even say anything about it not being good. Our host Melida was also sweet and kind. We also got 4 pieces of their Fried Cheese Rolls ($2 per roll). The Lentil Soup was to die for. It was a very generous bowl ($7.95). I licked the bowl, and haven't had Lentil Soup in a very long time. Food was unbelievably delicious and priced appropriately for their portions. Also very fresh. Restaurant was clean along with their restrooms. One for each gender. Parking was shared with so many other businesses, had a nice size aquarium right by the entrance, and 2 more things. Former president Bill Clinton and the one and only tenor opera singer, Andrea Boccelli were photographed with the owner and placed on a wrong wall. Photos like that should be placed somewhere where everyone can see it. I may or may not return. It was barely 5:10pm, and they closed their blinds saying the reflection of the cars is bothering the photographer, when there were no cars nearby. In their amenities section, it says that they have a patio. Please update your system. There is no patio seating.

My my my, I've been to many taverns in my time, but I gotta tell you living in Burbank for 15…read moreyears. I've never came across one so hospitable that is until I met Samantha here at the district tavern. If you haven't visited this place yet then do so and market on your calendar as ASAP. Five stars. And the tequila is wonderful..

Remember this place when it was The Hollywood Way Bar, so a lot of good memories here. Fast forward…read moreto 2026 and it's good to see the place back, cleaned up and looking really good. Stopped in this evening and caught happy hour, M-F 12-7pm. Can't beat that with a baseball game on, especially when the Dodgers are on. Walked over to the bar and got greeted by Briggs. Always good seeing a familiar veteran face behind the bar, so you already know you're in good hands. Good food, solid drink selection, and plenty of spirits behind the bar. Makes you wonder which cocktail you're having during your visit. Didn't spot the Fernet this time, but hopefully it makes a comeback. And with a bartender named Briggs, you already know it's giving Jax Briggs. Except this Briggs is throwing cocktails instead of hands. Swing by, grab some food and a drink, catch the game, and say what's up to Briggs. Tell him Melvin sent ya!

The ambiance of this restaurant makes you feel like you're in Armenia, which is pretty great! The…read morerestaurant isn't too big, but there are seating options both inside and outside, mostly party sizes of 2-6 people. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious, the lahmajo was great, and big! The food was fresh and filling. We also had the summer salad, spas soup, dolma and the lamb. Enjoyed this place so much I went back twice during my week in Burbank. Definitely a wonderful place for authentic Armenian food.

We had a great experience at Tun Lahmajo! The staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment we…read morewalked in. Parking was easy with street parking available, plus there's a small parking lot on the side if you can grab a spot. The patio seating is really cute and makes for a nice place to enjoy your meal. Every entrée we ordered was delicious, and the lahmajo was definitely a must try! It was flavorful, fresh, and something I'd happily order again. The summer salad was also incredibly refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal.

OM Goodness! It has been so long since a bite of food forced me to stop and savor the moment and…read moreallow every flavor to proclaim its presence in harmony.

Furn Saj is a family-owned Lebanese bakery and restaurant with three locations in Granada Hills,…read moreCalabasas, and San Diego. This Granada Hills location is the flagship location and it was ranked #39 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat for 2018 ( https://blog.yelp.com/news/yelps-top-100-places-to-eat-for-2018/ ). [Parking]: The bakery and restaurant share the same parking lot as Trader's Joe and I had no issue finding an available parking spot on Saturday afternoon. The bakery and restaurant share the same parking lot as Trader Joe's and I had no issue finding an available parking spot on Saturday afternoon. [Atmosphere & service]: There is a mural with two people baking saj bread and there are about half a dozen tables for in-person dining. I placed an in-person order and unfortunately the service was very slow. I eventually got my order after waiting close to 15 minutes despite the lack of customers. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are Chicken Shawarma, Beef Shawarma, and Spinach Pie. They also have a display case of various baked items. Other items they sell here include Mediterranean specialty pizzas, plates (e.g. lamb gyro), Mediterranean breakfast, and flatbreads. *** Beef Shawarma Wrap (Beef, spread of hummus, fresh tomatoes, onions, and tahini sauce rolled and pressed to a crunchy toast - $18.00): The order came with two wraps. The filling was gooey and messy, but it had a very distinct flavor profile. Not too bad at all. Mini Spinach Pie (Raw spinach mixed with diced onion and sumac herb - 1 piece $2.00): It was not my cup of tea as it tasted very sour. *** A solid 3.5-star for the wrap, but bumped down due to inefficient service.

Service: fast and friendly Food: delicious and authentic…read moreAbiance: cozy basic, pleasant If ordering takeout, phone in recommended.

Delicious and well priced, im sad this place is not close to me at all. I've enjoyed the lentils,…read morethe shawarma, kabob plate, and kobideh. I really loved the rice and salad that come with the plate- such good rice and not greasy/buttery like some places. And the shawarma- not crazy garlicky but the soft thin pita is the best part! Next time I'm going to have to ask for the chili red sauce at the table to go :)!

Oh wow, this restaurant have some amazing and unique Mediterranean food! I love exploring this…read moreregional cuisine, and it's a real delight to try something a little more different than kebabs. The Plate Pargiyot has excellent marinated grilled chicken that is just bursting with delicious flavor! I can't get enough of it! If you prefer a little more heat, the Plate Merguez offers spicy Morrocan lamb sausage that is just as good and packed with flavor. Both dishes also include grilled onions, roasted Anaheim chilies, herb salad, pita, and a choice between Jerusalem salad, harira soup, or what both chose, Mejadra Rice. The rice is quite good but it's not that memorable. Although the layout of the restaurant is long and narrow, it doesn't feel claustrophobic thanks to the light interior and warm lights. Best of all, prices is not too bad! I'm looking forward to coming back here to explore more of the menu!

I'm typically not a huge fan of Mediterranean food. But this…read morelittle whole in the wall was pretty good. The portions were pretty decent and the pricing was pretty good! The food was pretty tasty, and the service was pretty good also. The restaurant inside was really nice, very chill vibes.