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    Hook Kabob

    4.5 (107 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    ##2 Beef Kubideh I Lule
    Duv O.

    4/5. Went for a lunch. The service was impressive. He was quick and helpful to get our orders in. Chicken kabob and the beef kobedeh was seasoned well. It was tender/ flavorful and cooked well I love it the portion of the rice was good and it filled me up along with a small cucumber with tomato mix in a small container. Inside was clean and it was comfortable. The bread was a little dry and stiff. It would have been perfect if there was humus to go along with it soften the dryness. Parking was a little tough as it is shared by other vendors. Even street parking was by luck. I guess it depends what time you go. Over all it was good. I hope they keep this place clean and good cooking.

    Gyros wrap
    Chris S.

    My wife said she had a place for us to try for lunch. We pulled into a typical Valley strip mall. Not sure what I was getting into. We walked into a larger tgan expected and comfortabl dining room. Fortunately the A/C was on and working this August day. She ordered the gyros plate and I got the gyros wrap with a side of Dolmas. The food came quickly. I took one bite of my wrapped and immediately was wowed. It was very tasty. The gyros meat was tender and flavorful. I noticed the slices were thinner than normal and I think that is partially why the texture was so good. I remarked that the meat was less greasy than our usual Greek place. The dolmas were just as I like them. Very tasty. My wife cleaned up her gyros plate. All in all a good choice.

    Genevieve K.

    Stopped by on a Saturday early lunch with the parents and everyone enjoyed their entree! With picky elderly, sometimes that can be a challenge. Location: shopping strip sandwiched between other businesses. Parking: free! Just have to be patient if the lot is full. Vibe: peaceful and friendly with a TV playing in the background. Food: we ordered a variety of items, mainly vegetarian this time and it was all fresh to order. Mom got the impossible kabob with a side of hummus and baba ganoush. Dad got the vegetarian combo, FIL got kabob wrap and my husband and I shared the vegetarian combo. The falafel were delicious and everyone cleaned their plates! No leftovers and nothing thrown away. We've been back three times and the quality of the food is unmatched! We'll be back soon.

    Quintin E.

    Hooked on Hook Kabob! This extensive Mediterranean eatery in Lake Balboa/Van Nuys area of Balboa Blvd / Saticoy Avenue, near the Van Nuys Airport is an incredible gem with the service, quality and care to match that hidden shine. I've been hearing nothing but great things since they opened up their doors a full year ago today. Being in a shared plaza lot with other cool places, it's amazing that H.K. is number one for sure! You can order takeout, delivery (via third-party apps) or inside and they serve you up your delish on a dish food flare fair. From cool kabobs to salads, sides, wraps, gyros, plates, desserts, bowls, family meals and lunch specials... They've got a lot! Plant-based options for sure with loads of vegetarian, vegan and even some gluten-free by default options. Impossible Kabobs are juicy, flavorful and tender. I wasn't expecting them to be so well made the first time I had them and now I just can't get enough. Incredible Falafel, Tabbouleh, Dolmas, Tahini, Basmati Rice (with Saffron of course) and smoky Baba Ghanoush. They also do some fun things with their golden crispy fries, including loaded style, gyro, garlic and classic/plain. Free Wi-Fi. Great decor. Fair amount of seating. It's clean, modern and has an inviting layout. Fountain-style beverages with Coca-Cola-based varieties, not to mention teas and water. Some bottles and cans as well (Celsius, Kevita, Yachak Organic Yerba Mate and Bundaberg varieties to name a few). Hook accepts most forms of payment including a lot of tap and digital cash apps. Open 7 days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM, 8 PM on Sundays.

    Grilled Chicken Plate with beef and a Greek salad with a drink
    Andre S.

    I am on a quest to find the best kabob in Los Angeles. I decided to try this restaurant after passing by this location several times in my way home. You order from the counter and fountain drinks are refillable. Hook Kabob is located in a small strip mall. The restaurant is nice and clean. Plus, the staff was friendly. The average plate was approximately $30. The food was flavorful and they give you healthy portions. Solid location.

    Side of Plain Fries
    Angela G.

    This is my second time here in the last month. I came back to bring a friend as I really enjoyed it the first time. I like that things are made fresh here with good quality ingredients. I got the chicken plate and a side of fries. It came with plenty of food for two small meals (though I enjoyed it so much that I ate it all in one.) The chicken is tender and moist, the salad is fresh and filled with quality veggies. Their garlic sauce is delicious, and all of it tasted great with the hot sauce added. The fries were well seasoned and crisp but fluffy on the inside. I previously had their falafel which is crispy and freshly fried to order. Parking can be tight depending on the day. I will for sure be going back!

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    Ves S.

    Came by for take out gyro fries $16. It was packed well and even eating at home 20 mins later the fries and gyro was still warm and good complement to the dressing. It's quite filling. Make sure to activate the Yelp check in offer; it was a very generous portion of chicken! There's a decent sized parking lot, for SFV strip mall standards.

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    Eric P.

    Hook Kabob is located in a small plaza. There is a decent amount of parking. And it isn't as tight as other places. The inside is nice and really clean with plenty of seating. I like how there are a lot of space between tables. I got the Gyro plate. It comes with a mix of beef and lamb, tzatziki sauce, rice, roasted pepper and tomato and pita. It was so good! And came with free lollipops. It was a few dollars more than my usual place. But you really get what you paid for. Seriously, the meat was so good and the rice was moist and not dry. I look forward to trying the rest of the menu, which by the way was clear and had big pictures for all the plates. Good but also makes it hard to choose because they all look good! Oh and they have a nice variety of desserts. The owner Arnby (I think thats how its spelled?) was really nice. He explained how the've been around since pre pandemic. And I can see why. This place rocks and deserves the local support! I need to come back to try the Hook fries and Bowl Madness! Thank you for the delicious meal Hook Kabob!

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    Katherine P.

    When someone told me that the food was fantastic I was doubtful that it could be THAT good but boy was I wrong. We went for lunch and they had lunch special which made it even better. Order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The protein is made fresh and wow was it super tasty. I ordered the beef kubideh with rice and two sides. The hummus was one of my sides and I could just eat this with pita it was so good. The portion size was very generous and the beef delicious. Add hot sauce and sumac and it's a blast of flavor in each bite. Staff is very friendly and helpful with any recommendations or explanations of their menu. Restaurant has many tables and is very clean.

    Lawrence S.

    Probably the best chicken Kebobs I have ever had. The Spicy chicken is . Good stuff, could eat here every day.

    Arman B.

    I stopped by this small restaurant and was really impressed! The place is spotless -- everything feels well cared for and comfortable. The staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The food was delicious, fresh, and nicely presented, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. It's the kind of spot that makes you want to come back regularly. Highly recommend if you're looking for a clean, cozy place with great food and good value!

    Hot Sauce, taste like a very mild buffalo sauce
    Andres F.

    Took my godfather here for lunch. He hadn't had kabob so i was excited for him to try it, he did like his boneless lamb and i got chicken and beef. The "hot sauce" is not so hot it reminded me of a very very mild buffalo sauce, good but not hot/spicy. The rice was also a bit of a let down as it was not authentic saffron rice, they just sprayed/poured over a "saffron like sauce" definitely not the taste im used to when i hear saffron rice. At the end of the day it was a good experience as the place is designed very modernly.

    Teni H.

    Me and my husband found this place very randomly and we gave it a try . Place was clean . Staff were friendly and the best part was food that made it with love .We ordered chicken soltani and beef vaziri both were delicious soft and buttery. I do recommend this place .

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    15 days ago

    Great atmosphere and food. Service, top notch. If you like Mediterranean food, this is your spot. I highly recommend eating here!

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    26 days ago

    Absolutely delicious, fresh food. Beef lule and chicken kabobs, so good. Love the hummus too

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    Ordered food on Postmates... food was so plain and unseasoned!!! The hummus was good though

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    1 year ago

    Love this place. Great food. Awesome service and super friendly and our go to when we need to feed the family

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    Thanks for sharing your experience; we can't wait to serve you again.

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    Delish good, always fresh and the service is top notch! Will always recommend this place!

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    Greek Souvlaki Kitchen - gyro sandwich

    Greek Souvlaki Kitchen

    4.6(109 reviews)
    3.0 miPanorama City
    $$

    Came back to this spot for a quick lunch. A nice gentleman working there recommended to me a…read morechicken shawarma wrap. Ten minutes later, my meal was prepared. The plate came with a very good size wrap and a huge portion of french fries. The lavash bread of the wrap was well toasted and had nice grill marks. The chicken was tender and marinated and was drizzled with sauces inside of the wrap. The wrap also came with some veggies inside and it was delicious. A perfect combination of different taste notes and textures. Each bite was juicy and yummy. To complement the wrap, the fries stepped it up too. Extra hot, right off the fryer, slightly crispy on the outside and delicious and soft on the inside. This meal definitely filled me up and I even left half of the fries behind--the portions are very generous. The spot itself is located amongst other little cafes in a somewhat an industrial design mall. There is a good number of tables for a quick dine-in. Will come back again!

    This eatery is in a food hall with about 20 other eateries. Street parking may be tricky, but once…read moreyou find parking, you'll see it is worth trying this eatery. I tried the chicken shawarma sandwich with fries. The cook made everything right before my eyes. The chicken shawarma was well-marinated with tzatziki sauce and vegetables. It was a big sandwich. The fries were well-seasoned and addictive. I stuffed some fries into my shawarma sandwich, making it extra delicious. I was also served a generous portion of fries and received friendly service. The prices are reasonable considering the big portion size I received, but unfortunately, I can't make it an everyday habit because of the price. My meal cost about 17 dollars. You can eat inside the food hall, but remember that the spaces are narrow and a table may be scarce, especially during lunchtime.

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    Lemon Zest - Best lule I've eaten.

    Lemon Zest

    4.7(493 reviews)
    2.9 miNorthridge
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    So, I checked for a healthy restaurant near me on ChatGPT! Lemon Zest was on the top of the most…read morerecommended restaurants. The food was super delicious! The staff were friendly and the service was excellent. This is now one of my favorite restaurants!!! The ambiance was very homey and comfortable.

    First time dining at Lemon Zest for dinner on a Saturday night with the family and we had an…read moreamazing dinner experience. Lemon Zest provided both delicious meals and excellent customer service, thanks to Natalie. We dined here on a busy Saturday night. We were seated immediately and didn't have to wait long to be seated. Our order consisted of 3 Combo # 1 with half rice and half salad, Chicken Lule Kabob with all garden salad, truffle Parmesan fries, Beef Kabob and Combo # 2 with half rice and half garden salad. Natalie also noted the fact that one of our family member has a peanut and tree nut allergy. We love dining at restaurants that accommodate people with peanut and tree nut food allergies. We have added Lemon Zest to our favorite restaurant list as we know Lemon Zest caters to families with food allergies. We also have shared and told our family and friends about Lemon Zest. The portions of their meals are plentiful and more than enough. The kabobs chicken and beef were all so tender and flavorful. The chicken and beef were not overcooked. The basmati rice was also cooked perfectly. We can't wait to come back to Lemon Zest and try other food items on their menu.

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    Fresh Grill Mediterranean

    Fresh Grill Mediterranean

    4.4(653 reviews)
    1.9 miVan Nuys
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Found this spot on Yelp and with these ratings, I just had to try it. The place did live up to my…read moreexpectations. We ordered the meat combo plate, which came with beef lula kabob as well as chicken kabob and beef kabob pieces. The plate also came with hummus and because I came with my daughter and she demanded fries, I replaced the included basmati rice for freshly made fries. In addition, we decided to order a side of baba ganoush, which was very flavorful and just so worth it. The meats were outstanding. Both, chicken and beef kabob pieces were nicely marinated, perfectly grilled and delicious. The beef lula kabob really stood out to me and it's one of the better ones I've had in LA -- very juicy, well marinated ground beef and they cooked it so the juices are trapped inside the lula and they only get released after you bite into it. What I got was a perfect bite every time and those delicious beef juices made my taste buds say Yaaaaay and nourished my soul. Overall, a very good meal at a good price and it had my wife and daughter satisfied. The spot is located on a medium-size plaza with many parking spots. The inside is clean and has about 8 tables for dining in. The service was good and friendly. A worthy local place for a quick, delicious Mediterranean food. Will come back again!

    The food here is just so good! I've gotten the combination kabob plate with 1/2 shish, 1/2 chicken,…read moreand 1 ground koobideh, and it hasn't disappoint. For $21.99 it's worth getting especially since it comes with saffron rice, salad, pita bread, and a choice of regular hummus or spicy hummus. I chose the latter which isn't too spicy, but still delicious with a hint of smoky heat.

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    Hook Kabob - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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