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    Haifa Restaurant

    4.4 (257 reviews)
    ModerateKosher, Falafel
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    HAIFA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Pita with appetizers
    Helene S.

    Great place to have Sunday dinner in LA. Went to Haifa for our last meal in Los Angeles. Busy, but not so busy on a Sunday night, so we grabbed a table for two by the window. Parked across the street. Geovanni brought us fresh pita and small bowls filled with delicious meze to enjoy while we waited for the main entrees. Israeli pickles. Spicy Moroccan carrots. Cabbage salad. Their pita is amazing! I got the Moussaka. Fried eggplant with ground beef. So good. My husband ordered the chicken shawarma which was so juicy and delicious. Each entree came with two sides. The Israeli salad is such a classic staple. So fresh and tasty. The mushroom veggies with mushrooms, peppers and soy sauce was addicting. The majadra with rice, lentils and onions was perfect to pair with the chicken shawarma. When we mentioned my mother-in-law's falafel and hummus to Geo, he brought us a sample of their falafel and hummus to sample. Although I've yet to find a falafel that beats hers, the falafel at Haifa Restaurant was pretty close. A hit paired with the hummus. Would definitely come back when in LA. Great food and such friendly service. Maybe they'll open one day in Houston? A huge thank you to Geo. Toda raba. Ze taim meod.

    Vichea C.

    I was in Egypt recently and has been looking for a place to make authentic baba ghanoush, tahini, and hummus the same way I had it in Egypt. I have found it at Haifa. The hummus was just devious, creamy, just melts away after one bite. The baba ghanoush was savory with a hint of lemon, similar to the ones we ate numerous times in Egypt. Also ordered the Israeli salad, it was so simple and healthy, chopped of small pieces cucumbers and tomatoes was perfect. Our server handed a sample taste of the Turkish salad and boy was it good, it also had a flaming taste to it, so beware. The falafel was crunchy on the outside and soft inside, so delightful, it almost transported me back to my time in Egypt. Thank you for making these authentic dishes. Can't wait to share these delightful food with my friends and family the staff was so nice and attentive. After a few hours of volunteering this is exactly the place we needed to be at

    Hummus and falafel thanks to checking in here on Yelp!
    Jessica C.

    The hidden gem of all hidden gems!!!! My friend and I just finished a 90 min dance class and we were HANGRY! Thanks to the great reviews on here we decided to give Haifa a try. Boy are we glad we did! This place is small and quaint but has a great menu selection. We were trying not to order the entire menu everything looked so good so we decided on matzo ball soup and then I got the chicken shawarma sandwich. Then I checked in on Yelp and discovered the great reward of a hummus and falafel plate! While we waited they brought us a whole bunch of sides (pictured) which we quickly nibbled on. Everything was great and flavorful. The hummus and falafel plate which was one of the BEST hummus and falafel combos I've ever tasted. Plus the pita was so fluffy and warm. Besides my mom's homemade recipe, their matzo ball soup is now my (second) fav! Carrots, zucchini, potato and onion in there plus the tastiest matzo balls. Omg. Truth be told, once our entrees arrived we were FULL!...but still managed to eat the fries that came with the sandwiches (which was a surprise that they were part of the order) so we boxed up our sandwiches which makes me so excited to eat it tomorrow. Our server was so incredibly attentive and nice. The prices were extremely reasonable plus we get two meals out of it! I will def be going back again...plus ordering delivery...plus dreaming about that hummus and falafel plate! Yummmmmm.....

    wow soo juicy and yummy
    Moosh K.

    today on 7/15/2025 came here with my hubby had this juicy chicken it was sooo yummy that i ate the whole plate 24$+tax its was delicious better then faraj restaurant and elias those r shenanigans made with fats yuck this restaurant was very clean we enjoyed it the service was excellent thanks

    Kebab Plate with Salad and Majadra
    Oivecx Z.

    Still an amazing spot. The plate and pita were both delicious. Falafels had a ton of flavor

    Salad Combination with Falafel Balls
    Ron L.

    Popped into my local Israeli restaurant on pico Boulevard near Robertson called Haifa. In the early 80s when I bought my first house in Beverlywood, my family used to hang out with the two brothers who ran this restaurant, Yosi and Benny. I've moved back into the hood, but Benny and Yosi are no longer operating the restaurant. However, the menu has really never changed, and I ordered the combination salad which consists of in my custom order: hummus, Tahina, baba ghanoush, Turkish salad, and the traditional tomato and cucumber salad. I am gluten intolerant, so I cannot have the pita bread and have to get gluten-free pita bread in order to enjoy this wonderful mix. I also on this occasion had the combination salad with falafel. Wasn't sure I was gonna like the falafel but they gave me eight pieces and the falafel was delicious. Throwing all the ingredients into a pita bread pocket creates an explosion of creamy, crunchy flavors blending in harmony. If only the world could get along in the same manner.

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    Nisan L.

    This place is open till 9pm... can someone on yelp please explain to me why this wasn't shown when I asked for "falafel near me"!?!? This place clearly sells not only falafel, but other Mediterranean food, a very wide variety, and I highly suggest coming here since everywhere else is closed!!!

    Hummus and Falafel plate. Delicious !

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    Best homemade food in LA!! Just like safta food. I usually don't leave a reviews but they deserve it.

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    Very good food, shawarma is really good! Liked the falafel too! Convenient location and friendly staff!

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    Small place, mostly take out the best schnitzel ever! And the best Baba Ghanoush too!

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    Amazing food and authentic Israeli food. We love this place and highly recommend it. Their pita is stupendous.

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    Ask the Community - Haifa Restaurant

    Is Haifa open for delivery and pick up? Thank you Jony

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