My dad always orders food from Sam's Eatery whenever they have gatherings, and it's always a hit…read more Every single time, the food is consistently delicious, the service is great, and the prices are very reasonable. For my son's 1st birthday, I needed catering for about 100 people, so of course I called Sam. He was so easy to talk to, professional, and reassuring. Since it was such a big party, I was a little nervous, but Sam told me they do parties even bigger than ours all the time and assured me everything would be great. He even told me everyone would be asking where the food was from ,and he was right! Literally every single guest was asking me about the food. Everything was fresh and delicious, delivered right on time, and the portions were HUGE. We had such a great variety of meats, sides, and salads, and everything was so good. We'll definitely be ordering from Sam's Eatery for all of our parties going forward. Thank you, Sam, for making the food one less thing I had to worry about on such a special day! Highly recommend!

This one is really good - everything is grilled on charcoal, portions are good, and the prices are…read morefair. I had the lamb chops and really enjoyed it. I also like that they have a patio sitting with a decent atmosphere even though it's in a strip mall.

This spot was recommended to me by multiple Armenian friends, so I just had to try it. It isn't…read moreeasy to find, as most signs are in Armenian and once I came in, I had to make sure that this is the right place. A nice gentleman Edgar took my order and my 4 shawarmas, 2 with chicken and 2 with pork, started getting made. Edgar recommended I go with everything inside and with a bit of spice and to get the shawarmas on their fresh-baked bread rather than lavash. 15 minutes later mine and my friends' shawarmas were ready. My shawarma in the bread with chicken was absolutely delicious. It was so tender, juicy and very nicely marinated. I loved the spicy sauce that they used inside of the bread and they also kicked it up with jalapeños. The ensemble of their yummy bread, the incredible chicken shawarma, the fresh veggies and the sauce, made me feel extremely satisfied and just happy that I found this place. The spot itself is a hole-in-the-wall type of place, but with amazing energy and great spirit. The customer service was friendly and excellent too. I will definitely be back for more!

Very good very good. Love the gharsi shawarma lavash wrap. It's like eating a burrito with an…read moreArmenian twist. Great portion, quality ingredients, blast of flavor. Definitely recommend this spot.

My partner and I walked in on a whim yesterday and we were immediately greeted by an amazing woman…read morenamed Alisa who told us about all of the foods and let us try samples. I was so taken aback by her incredible customer service and love for her food. We took a frozen meal home and some of their INCREDIBLE hummus and pickles. This might be a new weekly stop for us. Definitely make your way over if you want delicious fresh food just like your Tatik used to make!

Fantastic Armenian deli with a wide variety of ready-to-eat as well as take-home foods in all sizes…read moreand flavors Recently picked up a tray of su boreg or basically an Armenian lasagna and it was outstanding! Thawed out quicker than expected but did bake it slightly longer than recommended while also broiling it to get the top crispy rather than placing a wet towel over the top as recommended. Definitely recommended and will be back!

As usual, Ara's Shawarma did not disappoint; I got one chicken Loula plate and one chicken Kebab…read moreplate Their meat is super juicy and fresh So Flavorfull as well They have four locations And I highly suggest you try eating there

A huge fan of Ara's Shawarma, having visited over a dozen times. The food is consistently…read moreincredible, and my wife, who has lived in the Middle East, swears this is the best shawarma around. Every meal is absolutely delicious and leaves me completely satisfied. Highly recommended for anyone in the Valley or the surrounding area--you have to try it at least once, and you'll probably get addicted to the delectable flavors.

Armenian restaurant located in Burbank (north area kinda near the airport). The menu is pretty…read morelarge with a good selection of comfort foods including of course, lahmajos. The place feels family owned and operated and the vibe feels like you're going to a family's house for dinner. Everyone that I interacted with here was very kind and friendly. I came here on a weeknight and although the place was slightly busy, I was able to sit right away at a table inside. I'm not too familiar with Armenian food, but I've had some at different restaurants. So of course I ordered the namesake food item. I got a lahmajo with cheese. Great spices and flavors and it didn't feel too heavy. The crust is thin so it wasn't a lot of bread and I was able to eat a good amount. (I took some home for a snack later that evening) I also ordered some soup. Although the lentil soup or the Borsch soup looked amazing, I went with the spas with ishli qufta. Such a savory and delicious soup. With the amount of items on the menu, I definitely would love to visit again soon to try more items There's a parking lot where I was able to park at, but it's kind of small so it could fill up pretty quickly.

I decided to try this restaurant, which I didn't even know existed, simply because they had piti on…read morethe menu. I couldn't believe I had found piti in LA, and as soon as I saw it on the menu, I drove straight there! I tried both the lahmacun and the piti, and they were both absolutely delicious. Having piti for the first time in years made me feel so happy. I'll definitely be coming back many more times!

I grabbed an Armenian lunch at the Armenian Lunch Truck with Bret H. and FeiFei J. last week. Bret…read morehad read a glowing profile of the family-owned food truck in Los Angeles Magazine, and it was clear from the steady stream of customers on a very hot Wednesday in the valley that the place does some solid business. I'm surprised it has so few Yelp reviews--the food is extremely delicious, and you should all be eating it. The truck sets up on Sherman Way in front of a giant strip mall (Royal Fresh Market, Dollar Tree, Staples). Look for heavy grill smoke and the colors of the Armenian flag--you really can't miss it. Parking was super easy (yay, giant strip mall) and there was no wait to order. The woman in the truck window was nice and efficient. It took about ten minutes for our food to be ready, and we spent that time idly evading the smoke, which seemed to follow us wherever we walked. It wasn't bad, though, and it smelled fantastic. We took our lunch to go, as it was hot out and there was no seating anyway. I got the chicken kebab plate while Bret and FeiFei got the beef kebab and the pork BBQ. The plates were $17 each and came with rice, lavash, Armenian salad, tzatziki, grilled tomato, grilled jalapeño, and side tubs of a salsa-like spicy tomato sauce and diced onion and cilantro, which felt almost like nods to L.A.'s taco trucks. I loved everything. The kebabs were super flavorful with a wonderfully tender texture, and the pork BBQ was great, crispy cubes of pork belly. The Armenian salad was a fresh, tasty slaw, and I loved the tangy yogurt sauce. The grilled jalapeño was hot hot hot, with very little of it going quite a long way. The rice was fluffy, the lavash soft and supple. Everything went together beautifully. If you're looking for an easy pick-up lunch anywhere near North Hollywood, do yourself a favor and go to the Armenian Lunch Truck. It's a fast, friendly family-run business, and the food is spectacular.

SOOOOO good! Freshly grilled chicken and beef lule kebab wraps with a tomato paste rub, thinly…read moresliced onions, and finely chopped parsley make a perfect bite each time. It's almost a foot long and the lavash is paper thin. I've ordered from them twice and each time it tastes better. Yum!

It was the first time i tried it here and it tasted awesome!!! Even better than the original in…read moreArmenia LoL..The guy was nice! Although the place is not crowded which is good and not which means it's not that famous in LA but it's worth trying!!! The shawarmas are great and quite bigger than in Zankou Chicken..

Delicious lamb chops, humous and salad great for lunch or dinner.fast food prep. Can't wait to eat…read morethere again.

Just ordered their catering for the first time and WOW everyone loved it. Amazing food for a great…read moreprice. Definitely catering from them again!

The best BBQ I've ever had. The food was delicious, everything arrived hot and organized. The rice…read morewas fluffy, and the salad was fresh, perfectly complementing the main dishes. The service was very nice. They responded quickly and communicated clearly, making the whole experience respectful. This is always my go to for Armenian food.

I absolutely loved this cake! It was not only beautiful and elegant, but also tasted amazing.read more

This review is for Gev's khinkali. Wow. First off this location is absolutely stunning, inviting,…read morefunctional, well thought out. The customer service was amazing, I felt supported and welcomed. Now, there is some limited English spoken, but please don't let that be a sign of bad customer service, rather it is just a small language barrier. There's an app by Google called translate and while it's not always 100% accurate it's pretty helpful and easy to use. Armenian and Russian is spoken here and trust me, they are making a genuine effort to speak English. Gev's KHINKALI is simply incredible. I can't wait to share some with my Armenian neighbors. Khinkali is a beloved Georgian (the country not the state) giant dumpling. It's kind of a variation of xiao long bao, the Chinese soup dumpling. Khinkali has its own delicate flavors and I love it boiled for 8-10 minutes, served with a little butter and black pepper. Let it cool for 3 minutes and then go for it. I like to bite a little bit off making sure the soupy inside gets in my mouth and some meat. Hard to only eat one. Gev's Kitchen is ready for you!! Gev's has a freezer waiting for you stocked with tons of frozen khinkali in different flavors ready to be purchased and taken home boiled or fried. $26 before tax for the beef and there are ten giant pieces in the bag. So after tax it's about $3.50 per each dumpling. In my opinion it is so worth it. Even though you can make this at home, it's a rather simple recipe, but to get the dough perfected to this degree is something else. The meat seasoning and quality itself is also perfection. Glad I took a chance and tried Gev's despite the few negative reviews. I will 100% be coming back specifically for the frozen beef khinkali. Parking lot is limited however they have two spots conveniently designated for Gev's. Ps: as someone who is sensitive and who takes customer service to heart, I must say they are very much in tune with making sure everyone is happy. This is top notch service, presentation, experience. You'll never find a place this clean, detailed, professional with such incredible Khinkali. They are smart for offering this incredibly special khinkali in such a convenient manner. Lastly, a kind request to the owners, please, I beg you please try to do your best to not raise the prices. I wish to be a regular and frequent customer but we are on a tight budget as many people are right now. I understand there are bills to pay and greedy landlords to keep up with, but please try your best to accommodate this request, thank you.

The only other place that is equally good if not better is in Armenia. I had the most juiciest and…read moreflavorful chicken lule plate. I highly recommend you get the plate or just simply the sandwich. You'll thank me later.

Total waste of $100. The meat was inedible--way too salty and covered in so much pepper it burned…read more I don't know who is writing these positive reviews, but they are clearly fake. Real people don't eat this garbage. Save your money and go somewhere else. Update: The owner's response is just as bad as their food." "Instead of taking responsibility for serving inedible, over-salted, and over-peppered meat for $100, the owner chooses to call me 'petty' and claim I'm 'competition.' I am a paying customer who just wanted a decent dinner, not a business rival. Your inability to handle honest feedback is pathetic. If you spent as much time in the kitchen as you do making up conspiracy theories about your customers, maybe the food wouldn't be so salty. Trust the 1-star reviews--the owner's attitude confirms everything. Update (Response to the liar/manager): "It's pathetic to see the manager and owner publicly lying by claiming I'm 'not a customer' just to protect your fake rating. I have the DoorDash receipt and the transaction record to prove exactly what I bought and when. I will be providing this proof to DoorDash support this evening, along with screenshots of your insults and dishonesty. We'll see who is lying then. Instead of gaslighting customers who complain about your salty, over-peppered food, you should learn some professionalism. You took $100 of my money and then called me a liar--that is a new low for any business in LA."