Came by this spot in Pasadena randomly and was veryyy plesantly surprised. The location is kinda weird, but the food is soo amzazing. Never had this type of fast-casual meditteranian but it was sooo good. I think this meal is pretty healthy too (from what they say), macro friendly, so no need to worry about being fat. FOOD: Price: Pretty average slightly more expensive ~$15 - $20 per dish Quarter Plate (Dark Meat) - $18.5 (10/10) The first thought was that the dish looked small, with 2 drums and a variety of sides. But! I was actually very full by the end and didnt even finish. I personally LOVE how many different sides are included, so you can make a mini sandwich with the pita for every bite. Every part of this dish was amazing, from the tender drums to the picked vegetables and really good hummus. The wedge of lettuce was actually really good, well seasoned with dressing, and very crunchy. This is such a satisfying meal tbh and the sauces were amazing too. Schmatyzy Potatoes - $7.75 (10/10) These were the best potatoes Ive ever tried holy moly. The potatoes were smashed but inside was so soft and outside was crunchy. BUT what makes the potatoes SOOO good is the GARLIC SAUCE it comes with. IDK HOW THEY MAKE IT but it was AMAZING. This is a MUst get. Fennel Tzatziki Side - $5.75 (10/10) Im a whore for tzatziki and this tzaziki was very well made. Long strips of cucumber, but the texture was great for pairing with the potatoes and the plate. Some tzatzikis from other restaraunts can be questionable but this is a 10/19 tzatziki. Hibiscus Cooler - $5 (0/10) Ts was not good lol VIBES: AMAZING service. The people in the front are ALWAYS so friendly. I came here twice and this kind black gentleman helped me out with PURE JOY. Oh I wish I loved my job as much as he does. He made this experience very fun though, he came up with our table with a TADAAA!! The parking here can be rough tho, no lot and only street parking. The lot is a bit away i tink but its not tooo bad. The restaurant was pretty empty during lunch time, so no wait and food came out quick too. I definetely come back here and refer all my freinds hehe read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Quarter Plate (Dark Meat) - $18.5 - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

This was my first time visiting Kismet Rotisserie to meet up with a friend, and we loved it! The inside is beautiful, very clean, and decorated with lovely off-white, green, and mustard yellow walls. I loved the jazzy music playing in the background, which made the vibe perfect. Our server, Julian, was incredibly welcoming and gave us amazing customer service. The food was fresh and delicious. I ordered the dark meat rotisserie chicken quarter plate with hummus, a wedge salad, pickles, pita, and a side of avocado. The chili oil and garlic sauce added great flavor. My friend really enjoyed her big green salad, packed with fresh market greens, veggies, and a miso poppy dressing, along with a side of rich schmaltzy potatoes. We had a wonderful time catching up over a fantastic meal. I will definitely be back! read more

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Food is superb. Price is a little hard on the wallet. Ambiance is whatever. Service is always friendly. read more

I ordered the half plate to share with a friend. And a side order of the schmaltzy potatoes The wedge salad... was ok, but dressed too heavily. My least favorite thing on the whole plate. The pickled veggies were good- solid in flavor and texture. But not stand out yet. The rest... SUBLIME. The hummus was the best I've ever had at a restaurant. The garlic sauce and chili oil were additional stars. Chicken was excellent. The bread was ... surprisingly excellent too, in both its texture (chewy) and temp (warm). The potatoes were just as good as others described. I would definitely go back and order every single thing. But I'd ask if I could substitute something else for the wedge salad ... or have the dressing on the side. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Half plate meal with a side order of schmaltzy potatoes - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

The chicken and schmaltzy potatoes at Kismet are must orders. They serve an excellent rotisserie chicken and, as is natural, the potatoes are excellent as well - flavorful and crisp with roughed up edges. They come with hummus and a very tart, bright salad. The pita is excellent fresh but is a bit tough as it ages. I'm still figuring out what the best things to order here because their sauces and seasoning can be a bit much. I didn't like the flavors of the gingery onions in their California Pita sandwich which comes with chicken, gingery turmeric roasted onions, cucumbers, yogurt sauce, arugula. read more

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Extra fresh & healthy chicken bowl. Love all the veggies, chickpeas and sauces that were included. Staff is really helpful. Cool modern style inside too. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Spicy Chicken bowl - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

DELICIOUS! Friendly and fast and fresh! I love having this option here in Altadena. It's a little pricey totally worth it. I do miss the ginger turmeric juice. Sad. Wish they brought it back. But highly recommend this place. read more

This is such a cute spot for delicious Mediterranean food! Upon entering on a weekday early evening, my friend and I were loving how simple yet sleek the interior was. The employees were happy to take our order and answer any questions we had, as it was our first time there. My friend and I shared schmaltzy potatoes and a half chicken plate, which comes with hummus, wedge salad, pickles, 2 pitas, chili oil, and garlic sauce. It was plenty of food for 2 people! We especially loved the chili oil and garlic sauce - we have never heard of chili oil served with rotisserie chicken and pita bread and we are so happy we tried the combo because it was DELICIOUS! Excellent chicken and hummus as well. We definitely want to try this place again and try more of their options! read more

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I recently swung by Kismet (definitely not my first or last visit) and ordered the Half Chicken Plate for two--hummus, wedge salad, pickles, two pitas, chili oil, and garlic sauce. It's the perfect shareable meal and worth every single penny. It's been a minute since I wrote a review, but these guys deserve the love. The photos I snapped don't do the chicken, salad, or any of the fixings justice, but trust me: if you're hunting for some of the best herb-roasted chicken in town, Kismet is a must-try. The name fits the vibe perfectly--meant to be. I'm picky about rotisserie/herb-roasted chicken and always benchmark against heavy hitters: Mi Piace's Prezzemolo (still my all-time favorite), the long-gone Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken from Cheesecake Factory's heyday, and more recently, Verde in Costa Mesa's killer Lemon & Sumac half chicken (easily top 3). Kismet's half chicken holds its own in that elite group. It's juicy, tender, and packed with bright Mediterranean flavor--a healthier, more refined take on the classic Zankou Chicken style I've loved forever. What pushes it over the edge for me is the quality: free-range, non-GMO, antibiotic-free, air-chilled, and raised right here in California. Bottom line: Kismet belongs on any serious "greatest herb-roasted chicken" list (at least mine). If you haven't tried it yet, go fix that. Highly recommend. read more

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The food was generally good. The chicken was borderline dry and the sauces uninspiring. The wedge salad was very good (great dressing) as was the hummus and various pickled veggies. Order at counter, self-bus. Staff friendly. The price was excessive. $20 for a quarter plate was overdone. I suspect a resourcefulness issue. Others have discovered how to do far more with much less. read more

Just the cutest little restaurant that has fresh & delicious Mediterranean food! I split the chicken plate for 2 with a side of schmaltzy potatoes. More than enough food! Came with chicken, salad, hummus, pita, pickled veggies, etc. Reminds me of everything I would get from zankou but with a fancy & fresh flare. Service was friendly and prompt. The interior makes you so happy! Definitely recommend read more

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So yummy, the best! Faves are the spicy chili oil and potatoes. The handhelds are good too.

We called in an order for a whole chicken, potatoes, and Greek salad. Was told our order would be ready in 20. Wow, uthe garlic sauce paired with the potatoes was phenomenal!! Chicken was juicy and delicious as well! I don't know why people are reviewing it and comparing it to a grocery store rotisserie chicken this is way better. They had some yummy juices too like carrot gingerade and jamaica. I will say Greek salad didn't hit the mark for me it was filled with dried chipotle peppers and overload on the olives. We parked in the lot for Home State. Location was very clean. Worth a try for a family dinner when you don't feel like cooking. read more

When the menu is nice and simple you know the food is good. The chicken is perfectly cooked and delicious and juicy. Super healthy that does not sacrifice on flavor. The interior is very clean and nice, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. read more

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A really lovely return visit to Kismet with my mom. We were in the mood for something comforting, nourishing, and thoughtfully prepared, and it was exactly what the day called for. I ordered the meats and potatoes plate with white meat, served with hummus, their beautifully seasoned potatoes, warm pita, and all the sauces. The hot chili oil and whipped garlic were especially good. It was the kind of meal that feels cozy and grounding, like food as care, while still feeling light and wholesome. My mom had the spicy chicken bowl, which she really enjoyed. Everything tasted intentional and well balanced. We paired our meal with the carrot ginger lemonade, and you could truly taste each ingredient, fresh and vibrant. It's a more casual, counter style experience, but the service was genuinely kind. The same person took our order and brought our food, and their warmth made the experience feel easy and welcoming. It felt good to return after so long, and it reminded me why this place is so special. Looking forward to coming back again soon. read more

I came here to meet a friend for lunch who had tried this place during covid. She mentioned the potatoes were crispy and well seasoned. It was quiet when we got there and I ended up ordering the salad with grilled chicken. It was perfect and not spicy depsite having Fresno chilies. The potatoes according to my friend were not as good as she remembered but I enjoyed them and thought they were delicious. If they sat there a while, then they got greasy but my friend said they were not like that the last time. The service was awesome as they were patient with me as I made my selection. They brought out the food once it was ready and the place is simply decorated and clean. read more

The chicken was cooked tenderly and was really juicy. The potatoes were very yummy especially paired with the sauce provided. The bread was soft and really was the star of the show here. I dream about this bread. The only thing is I wish they provided more sauce with the potato's and chicken. Parking was a little tough as well. We got in on a good day and found street parking super close to the place. read more

Ordered from postmates last time, the driver waited twenty minutes after my order was ready to pick up another order and everything came hard and soggy. I called them this time I ordered from postmates to make sure that didn't happen.They said no problem.. I ordered the smaltzypotatoes which I paid extra for.., but this is what I got instead. read more

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A certain app that starts with "I" (not the 'gram), known for delivering groceries, has been branching out into restaurant delivery and enticed me to order from Kismet Rotisserie with a special offer. I'd been a fan of the East Hollywood restaurant for years and didn't need much convincing. On a cold, drizzly day, I decided to order a whole chicken and a carrot ginger drink for lunch. (When you work from home, you need to treat yourself now and then.) Service was extremely prompt, and the chicken was piping hot. This was definitely a great rotisserie chicken, crisp skin with plump, juicy meat. The chili oil and garlic sauce, very generous portions, were the perfect accompaniments. And the carrot ginger drink was the perfect pairing. I'm so glad that Kismet has maintained their excellent standards and that I don't have to go out to have their great food. Five stars all the way. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Whole chicken...divine! - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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These crispy potatoes! They stole the show. The chicken breast was a little bit on the dry side, sadly, but I would definitely try their chicken again, perhaps opting for a sandwich instead of the half bird. The pita and hummus were divine. I honestly think it's the best I've had in a really long time. Everything was so flavorful and garlicky and fragrant, this place was a hit! The service could be friendlier but maybe they were having a rough day? Parking was a bit of a pain but there is a side lot if you are willing to wait during the busy lunch hour! All in all a solid 4/5. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Randomly noticed this place on the way to the gym and decided to look it up on yelp as I'd seen the name somewhere before. I saw from one of the reviews that this location opened a few weeks ago and figured I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did! There were a decent amount of people in the restaurant eating, as well as some grabbing to go orders which was a good sign. I also enjoyed the window into the kitchen, watching as they prepared orders and the rotisserie chickens. I ordered the chicken caesar pita and a side of the schmaltzy potatoes and a hibiscus cooler. Everything was good and very fresh. Also love the little pocket of dill I hit in the pita sandwich. read more

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So yeah, I've found one of the best potato dishes around these parts. A co-worker recommended this spot, calling Kismet's schmaltzy potatoes to unalive for. Based on that testimony alone, I had to try these bad boys. It was a little out of the way for me on this hot, low-energy day, so I called in for delivery. Ordered the following: - Schmaltzy Potatoes - 8.7/10: Wow, man, so good. I'm pretty sure they're fried, or they could be baked, but what makes them so good is how crispy they are on the outside and super fluffy on the inside. They're seasoned nicely as well and they give you a generous amount for a more than fair price. Addictive for sure. Came with this garlic dipping sauce that just was a perfect complement for this dish. - Chicken Pita - 7.5/10: Solid dish with heaping amounts of shredded rotisserie chicken. All this stuffed in a large pita pocket. My only complaint about this dish is that I wished they had cut the onions a little thinner. They're too big. Otherwise, solid sandwich. I'll definitely come back for the rotisserie chicken. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Chicken pita sandwich - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We all got the chicken plate (2 breasts and a dark meat) and were impressed with the sides, but not the chicken (over cooked and dry). My wife loved the smooth and creamy hummus, but I thought it was a bit bland. We all loved the wedge, pickled cabbage and other veg, but beware of the little pepper because it will light your mouth on fire if you take more than a nibble. With better chicken, it would have easily earned that fifth star. (And as a side note, they have a pretty tasty chocolate chip/tahini cookie.) read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Space is bright and cheery, with enough seating to make a Sunday lunch fun and festive. - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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A cute space, and good food. It stays quite busy, and the inside space is very small, so it feels crowded really easily. My friend and I ate outside for this reason. I had a kids plate and it was great! (Chicken, veggies, pita, and hummus). My friend got a pita... The special of the month, and she enjoyed it, but found that it did not have very much chicken in it. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I am unsure why it took me so long to try this place but it was BEYOND solid! We got the chicken plate so it was such a great and complete meal! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful! We of course could not NOT get the schmaltzy potatoes! That was heavenly! I loved it so much and have been telling friends left and right about this place! So good! Hope they expand more east! read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Schmaltzy Potatoes and extra side of chicken - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This place is anything but Kismit. It's simply too expensive. I came out of there with a adequate chicken sandwich in a pita. It wasn't large, It wasn't small. It was OK. That sandwich cost me $18 and what it was, it was a bunch of chicken with a little bit of yogurt sauce and a couple other items that we're so minuscule they added nothing to the sandwich! I tasted no ginger and then just a few little pieces of arugula. Honestly, I was infuriated. Who is tasting that food?Disappointed. I also walked out with a very small container of what was to be pickles, one strip of beet that was marinated. One small THIN slice of turnip, one chili pepper, and the rest was all cabbage. No one wants to eat a ton of cabbage thinking it's a pickle veggie. The other items are acceptable. But clearly not enough for six dollars Beyond disappointed with that choice to put 99% cabbage in a pickle purchase. $2.50 for an extra piece of bread. I spent over $25 for what I just described. Not an asset to the community on Lincoln Avenue in Pasadena. Let's see how long they last clearly the prices are marked up so they can pay rent or... You fill in the blank! Not worth it. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Got the party pack for 4 to take to Hollywood Bowl. Everyone enjoyed it. I recommend. I just wish they offered tabouli read more

Wow what an incredible gem of a place! We weren't planning on eating here but the beautiful design and menu caught our eye, so we went! And thank You Jesus because the meal summed up in one word was: WOW. The pita bread was so delicious and thick and chewy. The garlic sauce and chili oil were the perfect accompaniment to the rotisserie chicken. The potatoes were so crispy and fluffy (you MUST get it, I'm serious!) and the wedge salad was so refreshing and light. This was an overall 5-Star experience, and if you're in the area you would absolutely be remiss to not stop by. Wonderful customer service from Aaron, thank you Aaron! read more

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I didn't want to write this review. I used to love Kismet. I tend to go on Thursday early afternoons. I had 2 other experiences prior to this where the chicken seemed off but I kept trusting it would be as good as it when I first had Kismet when it first opened back in March 2025. On May 7th, 2026 at 3:30 PM I ordered for pickup my usual meat and potatoes plate. Weirdly, the order was ready for pickup in a couple of minutes when usually it would be ready in 10 minutes which would have been less sketchy. I should have trusted my instincts. I walked in to pick up my order and there were zero customers around, usually there are a few customers eating at the tables. Sign that the quality has dwindled and the regulars aren't retuning. I get back home to treat myself (I spent $28 for the meal plus a drink.) Much to my dismay I opened the plate and was so disappointed. It was half of what normally comes in the box but the potatoes were stacked high and of course extremely oily. I was like ok let's just eat this because I don't have more time to find another place to get food plus I've already splurged. The chicken was undercooked and rubbery and came with no chicken breast like it normally does just some boney legs. Since I was so hungry and paid the extra money for "light" chicken I still ate it. I'm sick now, the night of May 8th I'm still on the toilet. Save your money and go to Zankou if you want good rotisserie chicken they've been doing it right in LA since the 80s. Or Costco; 5$ chicken unless you want a $32 dollar chicken here to make you and your family sick and poor. read more

For something being such a simple concept, Kismet is sooo good. Everything was seasoned and cooked so well. The restaurant itself is really clean, but it's pretty small inside and there's also no public restroom from what I saw. The parking lot is also tiny, but there's street parking all around. First off their hummus was a 10/10 flavor and texture wise. I really enjoyed the dressing for the salad also. I liked that the chicken plate came with pickled veggies too - which I also really enjoyed! I got the potatoes too as a side and they were so crispy and I liked the garlic sauce with it. For my drink I got their carrot ginger juice that tasted really fresh and I enjoyed it. All in all I can say I had a 10/10 first experience at Kismet! read more

Looking to support local businesses and went to Kismet in Altadena for the first time for lunch. My friend and I ordered Chicken Pita and Big Green Salad to share. Ingredients were very fresh, and seasoned well . We needed to request additional dressing for salad. Once we added more dressing it made good salad even better. Chicken in Pita was juicy and would recommend. Started to eat inside then chose to move outside (even with it being pretty warm) Inside the music was too loud to hold conversation. Nice find and plan to return and support Altadena businesses recover from disastrous fires that hit in January. Check out Kismet Rotisserie read more

Food was fresh fresh fresh, delicious, was made in a timely manor, and did I mention delicious!!!? The staff was so kind and pleasant, they spoke to you like human beings and not an automated "hi how can i help you, stare into blank space when you speak to them" kind of interaction! The vibe of the restaurant is not only absolutely adorable and retro feeling but clean and welcoming! Great first experience, we will be back without a doubt! read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Greek salad - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was so happy to see this new restaurant pop up in my neighborhood. I do love chicken!! I finally made my way to the restaurant, and ordered a Kismet salad, with chicken: to-go. I got home, watched my movie and ate my salad which was pretty good. But afterwards, I was thinking, wait... wasn't there chicken in there? I didn't remember tasting chicken, but I knew I'd seen chicken when I first opened the container. Did I just spend $26 on a salad, from a counter-service restaurant that is named after chicken... and I don't even remember eating chicken?! Maybe I'll go back and give them another try, but I'm probably more likely to go to Costco and get an entire roast chicken for $5. read more

Do yourself a favor and go get the quarter chicken plate and schmaltzy potatoes NOW!!! Truly a perfect meal. Sure, you might find better rotisserie chicken elsewhere but the way it's served with a fresh warm pita, the only valid wedge salad I've ever tried, drenched in a nice bright dressing contrasting the rest of the plate, pickled veggies, toum AND chili crisp??? makes me and my tummy so so happy. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Quarter chicken plate - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

First time trying this place and the food was good. Place is clean. Service was good too. Cashier was friendly. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

I have to preface this by saying I'm not the biggest fan of rotisserie or roast chicken but I do love them when they blow me away like the roast chicken at Zuni Cafe in SF. I hardly ever order it but once in a while it just hits me and I have a craving. So one sunny weekend day I found myself in front of Kismet with said craving and an appetite for destruction. The place was very minimalistic and modern but eerily devoid of people. I placed my order and in all the time I waited, no one else entered the store. So I took my food to go since I didn't want to hear myself chewing. I'm not sure if it was the short drive home or not but the chicken was sadly quite dry and lacked any zip. The additional sauces were not shining through and the textures were really nothing to write home about. Call it Kismet but the lack of people on the day I went should have told me the chicken was destined to disappoint. But again, maybe it overcooked on the way home so I will give them another chance in the future when perhaps I see people there! read more

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A very welcome addition to the Pasadena/Altadena food scene! I'm not typically a rotisserie chicken gal but Kismet changed the game for me. This super cute spot is nestled close by Home State and shares a parking lot with them. Chicken Caesar wrap (April 2025 exclusive but will hopefully be a menu regular) 10/10 - honestly my new favorite wrap in LA, refreshing and wrapped in the most pillowy pita bread. Dill was a little much but that's just a me problem Quarter Chicken Plate 9/10 - delicious don't get me wrong, we got the dark meat plate and it came with a leg and thigh both were on the smaller side - just a heads up. However all of the accoutrements really made the meal filling. Also NEED to shout out the garlic sauce - absolutely divine and in my opinion better than Zankou's legendary garlic toum, never thought I'd say that! Will be back soon and will need to order a whole chicken! read more

i went 3 times in a week and each time was a 10/10 experience! no wait each time, and the food came out fast. highly recommend the chicken plate which includes all the sides. the lettuce wedge with miso poppy dressing is such a hidden gem -- how do they make something so basic so scrumptious that i keep coming back for it?! the yellow pickled cabbage also paired soo well with the chicken. the perfect bite is having a little of everything, including the the garlic sauce. the interior is clean and modern with lots of natural light shining in, which makes the small space feel pretty spacious. read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Kismet Rotisserie is really a local gem. The interior is very warm and nicely decorated. There are only 4 tables inside, but there were lots of togo orders placed. Definitely go for the chicken pita sandwich if you want something light yet filling. The pita was densely packed and filled with chicken, greens, and onions. However, if eating with your hands and getting messy isn't your thing, the chicken plates are also delicious. We ordered the quarter chicken (dark) and it came with hummus, pita, pickles, and wedge salad. The dark meat on the chicken was extremely juicy, tender, and flavorful. The wedge salad was covered in a tangy yet light dressing. The pickles are not the generic cucumber pickles but the cabbage pickles and helps cuts the strong flavors. The one MUST HAVE are the potatoes! They were the perfect balance of crispy and buttery. The potatoes come with a garlic sauce and it really completes the bite. The parking situation there is street parking, but I believe the parking lot a few stores north of Kismet is shared amongst the couple restaurants on that block. We will definitely come back and try more of the menu, especially their cookies! read more

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I ordered delivery from Kismet while I was recovering from surgery. It was exactly everything I wanted, the Caesar chicken wrap is loaded with fresh and bright ingredients like dill and watermelon radish. The pita was fresh, soft, delicious and it didn't fall apart like some other pitas will. The schmaltzy potatoes are cooked and seasoned to perfection. Absolutely delicious meal! read more

Kismet Rotisserie - Quick Take-Out through PostMates - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

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