Visited here during the soft opening... I know, it's long time ago, but the service was really good with great food. read more

I love Mediterranean food! We had appetizer sampler, and a combo of lamb chops & chicken thighs; it comes with grilled vegetables and a side - we opted for half rice/half potatoes. All the food was flavorful & delicious! Bring your appetite - portions are large. We were disappointed they no longer carry Napoleon & syrniki for dessert but tried honey cake and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was fast and couteous. Space is open & contemporary. read more

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Wow! Definitely a unique version of Mediterranean and kebabs. The place used to be Krave off of Colorado I came here for my nieces baptismal reception. The waiters and helpers were very welcoming and attentive. It was a feast! It turns out this is more Eastern European style food. From Ukraine? I really enjoyed the pizza type entree, and the family style food. The meats, rice, and potatoes were delightful A new fave spot! I'll come back again! read more

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The food was delicious and the ambiance was very nice. It was a lovely place to have a family lunch especially with the platter options which came out amazing! The reasoning behind not rating it as a five star experience, let me preface that I know that they were just opening for lunch at 12PM which our reservation was under so I completely understand. The staff seemed to be very overwhelmed with a lot of customers very quickly, there seemed to be no AC or fans which had a lot of guests fanning themselves, and our party had to ask multiple times for various things. But despite those criticisms I think it may be equated to simply being a very busy opening lunch. Again, the food was delicious, the staff were very courteous and friendly, I do feel that they just may benefit from having another server or possibly reshaping the way they check on the tables. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - M1 Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

First time going to this place. Walked in around 4:30 and it was almost empty. Got the appetizer combo and beef tenderloin kabob with potatoes and salad. Appetizers were bland except for the yogurt. Beef was tender but not the best. Service was great though. read more

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Got to say- the best kebabs and family style platter we had a in a very long time. The rice were flavorful including the chicken, lamb, the veggies. And on top of that, the restaurant was very nice including the host who brought bunch of crayons for kids to get occupied. Will visit again when we are in town. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - Family half platter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

First time here last night with my husband as I was craving Mediterranean food. Wow, the meal blew us away - absolutely the best we've had around town. Food we ordered: - Khachapuri (5/5): This is a must-get! I would describe it as a generous cheese-filled soft bread. Look at that cheese pull--how can this taste bad?! I finished my first slice in seconds. I could definitely eat more, but I didn't want to ruin my appetite for the entrée. It's best for sharing, as the two of us only ate half and took the rest home. - Beef Tenderloin Plate (5/5): I ordered it medium but then worried it might be overcooked or dry. Not at all! It came out so tender and flavorful, wow! I also loved the potatoes and butter rice that came with it. The potato was crispy on the outside but had a very creamy texture inside (how did they do that?!). I wish it came with more grilled veggies, though, as there was only a pepper and a tomato. The butter mixed in with the rice was heavenly! - Chicken Lule (4/5): My husband loved it--juicy and flavorful all around. I just don't prefer minced meat, but it was still delicious to me! Decor-wise, it was very modern and sleek looking. Pretty big space as well. We were surprised there were only a few tables occupied on a Friday night. I hope they get more and more business since the food is really amazing! Our server, William, was so attentive, friendly, and funny! We would definitely visit again! read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - Khachapuri - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This place was a BANGER! Came here for an early Mother's Day dinner. It was great, the restaurant is super clean airy and spacious. You wont feel crowded or feel like youre cooped up and cramped. We had a group of 6 and we ordered 2 humus appetizer combos, 2 khachapuris and 1 large kebab combo and it was plenty of food for the 6 of us. The kebab plate and rice was super good it had beef lule, chicken lule, rack of lamb, filet kebabs, chicken breast kebabs all of the grilled meats were very juicy and well seasoned. the platter also comes with a whole mess of grilled tomatoes, onions and peppers. It comes out on a massive platter. The khachapuri is not your usual cheesy egg bread boat like it is at other places that serve it (georgian or armenian restaurants), this khachupuri looks just like a pizza, but it is damn good with the perfect amount of cheese to bread ratio (although you dont get to mush an egg yolk around the cheese) Its hella good, but in all reality youre getting a cheese pizza not a khachapuri. I would not get the hummus appetizer sampler, its not bad but its not good either and its tiny af, this is not their specialty skip it!. The wines were reasonably priced and they were tasty. I'm kind of shocked at how empty the place was when we went, there was only like 4 tables occupied on a saturday night at 6pm (i know senior citizens dinner but still, its saturday before mothers day!). The staff was super friendly and they were very accommodating, as we had little children in our group and had to move stuff around, but they were on it they had coloring books and crayons (s os this place is family friendly too!) We brought our own cake, and they didn't charge us for plating or cutting it for us and providing the utensils. Top notch service! My only gripe about this place is that they play this insipidly boring euro-house soundtrack the entire time. I will be back for sure, i think i'll just ask them to change the music a little. read more

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Thank you to our waitress Alina and the staff at LavShash. Everything was SO GOOD and I wish I could've eaten more. The Khachapuri was our favorite and the potatoes were seasoned perfectly with garlic and dill. We also enjoyed singing along to the music playing overhead and then as we were wrapping up, there was live music starting. Glad to have leftovers to go home with too. Can't wait to revisit this meal tomorrow or maybe later tonight. LOL read more

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Came here the first month of opening. Place is really nice. staff is very nice. They give you lemon mint water that is a plus. We got a sharable dish. Its not what you would get at any other kabab restaurant. Its was good But not great. The beef was tuff, Chicken was okay. Hummus is very grainy, was not a fan of it. The best thing we got was the bread with cheese. I cant say ill be going again. Maybe the flavors are just not for me. But very nice place read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - New spot in town ! Let's try it - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

My boyfriend and I have walked by here a handful of times and it's looked pretty packed! We made our way in for an early weeknight dinner and were seated immediately. It was a casual to nice spot with wine and house music. We started with sharing the Greek salad and bread. The bread was warm and fresh. The salad was the perfect balance of fresh veggies, olive oil, and oregano. It was topped with fresh feta. My boyfriend had the kebab plate with potatoes. He raved about the potatoes being perfectly crisp and the portion size being just right. The lamb was a little rare for me but it paired perfectly with the onions and bell peppers on the side. read more

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One of Old Town Pasadena's / Colorado Street's BEST kept secrets! LAVSHASH Kebab Restaurant has exceptional, personable service and serves up some of the best kebab and chicken soup in SoCal! The classy, modern interior is inviting and clean, and there is a heated patio, too! Ample parking is available in the nearby city structures. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - LAVSHASH Kebab Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

My friend & I were shopping in Old Town Pasadena and noticed this place, so we stopped in for a bite. Rows of kebabs in a display case are the first thing you see when you walk in. The restaurant is spacious and emits a welcoming vibe. A conversation with our darling server revealed that LavShash recently opened in March and the owners are from Ukraine. We decided to share the Khachapuri ($16) and a Greek Salad ($12). The salad featured fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, & olives tossed in olive oil and various herbs & spices. It was topped with a big square of feta cheese. It was delightful. I never had Khachapuri before, but I will order it again! Warm & gooey Suluguni cheese was wrapped in a soft bread casing. OMG! It was dangerously delicious. LavShash's motto is "Make people's lives delicious." They definitely delivered. I'm looking forward to coming back and exploring other menu options. *Street parking (pay by ap) or nearby parking structures. read more

Really unexpectedly excellent Turkish/Caucasus restaurant, with many dishes I rarely see on menus anywhere. Both the Ossetian Pie and the salads are much bigger and more filling that expected; vegetarians can easily make a meal here, even if their emphasis is grilled meats. read more

What a disappointment! I ordered baba ganoush as an appetizer. No pita bread or chips were provided. I was given 3 small pieces of bread and was told that it was on the house. The baba ganoush was served ice cold, like it came straight from the refrigerator. At other Mediterranean restaurants I've frequented, it is served at room temperature or warm. I had to ask for olive oil because none was provided. For my main course, I ordered the special of osso bucco w/polenta and vegetables. The polenta was very good. I'll give them that. The "vegetables" were just carrots. The sauce was tasty however the osso bucco was tough. I tried pushing through and eating the beef because the polenta and sauce were good but after a few bites decided that the meal was too much work to eat. I told the waitress who apologized and asked if they could remake the meal. I said yes and waited 20 mins and the plate did not return. At that point, I'd had enough. I told the waitress that I did not want the meal. Osso bucco takes 2-3 hours to make well. I don't understand why it would take 20 mins to recreate the meal. There had to be a pot of osso bucco ready to serve. I understand the polenta takes time however that was not expressed to me at all. The waitress came to me with a check for the full meal and told me the management would not comp or discount my meal. It was my last night in Pasadena before flying back home and I'm sorry I didn't order the kebabs. That was my second mistake after ordering the baba ganoush. Don't order the special. Order what they're known for. Oh well. The setting is nice and the wine was good. That is all! Edited in response to the owners comment. I did not eat half the meal. That is a lie. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - "Complimentary" bread and cold baba ganoush - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Found this place on yelp & wanted to try. The food was pretty tasty & flavorful. The service was great & pleasant As well as the restaurant ambiance, very clean! *There is a parking across from the restaurant read more

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What a gem! Delicious food, huge portions, incredible service and immaculate atmosphere. We sort of stumbled on this place and gave it a chance. I had the chicken lule plate and my sister ordered beef lule (like Persian koobideh). So good! Baba Ghonoosh and bread basket are not to be missed. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - Chicken Lule plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was delicious especially the grilled veggies and lamb. The AC was not working and it was 98 degrees in Pasadena. It was very unpleasant in the restaurant and really put a damper on our early dinner. The waitress made no mention of the AC not working and we had to ask for more ice for our drinks as it was melting so fast. I'm not sure if they just don't use their AC or if it was broken. I would not come back here on a warm day. read more

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i am begging please come back and reincarnate... my cousin was asking me about good places to eat in pasadena.. i used to come here often after work and eat my heart out!! the staff is always so nice, i hope you are all doing okay!! the food? no notes everything made my tummy happy... such a good environment.. come back to us... read more

My boyfriend passed by and we're excited to try this place because the interior looks stunning, for starters. Milos was our server and he was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He went over the menu with us and made phenomenal recommendations. We tried the grilled vegetables, lamb chops, and meatball soup. If you like lentils, you'll love that soup. Good soup. Give a place a try if you're in the mood for fresh, clean, and well priced dishes that are comforting. read more

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The Khachapuri from this place is the most delicious dish ever! It was very cheesy and tasted amazing. Totally recommend this dish if you love cheese and carbs . I also ordered the Chicken Lule Kebab Wrap and honestly it was not for me. My friend loved it but I was not a fan. The chicken kebab was very juicy but I did not like the filling. The filling tasted like pico de gallo but with parsley. Our server was nice and helpful. Will be back for the Khachapuri!! read more

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I didn't like it. It used to be tastier. The meat smelled like old meat. The quality isn't worth the money. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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If you're looking for a legitimate Mediterranean food place, this isn't it.. Just by looking at the baba ganoush and the hummus, you can tell that the entrees were not going to look and taste right. Overall, would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - Baba ganoush - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We came to our FAVORITE spot and it is Closed!!! I've never been so heartbroken over food! But here I am, looking through the window, trying to see if by some miracle they are closed for remodeling. But sadly, no Every single meal was DELICIOUS!! I talked it up with my family and all of my friends and now it's gone! Please, if you're the owner or the cooks, I am BEGGING YOU! Please open another restaurant in a more affordable spot, maybe like in Whittier, Downey, Montebello, Alhambra. I'm just naming some spots but please, come back!! And let us know when you reopen at a new location! I miss your food already read more

Lunch here was SO good. My friend and I each got the chicken wrap and were a little dubious when the menu said it came in a tortilla. Rest assured, it was actually a housemade wrap and it was SO GOOD! This is going to sound strange but the flavor reminded me of a meatball sub but without all the greasiness and cheese. It was just so satisfying and tasty. The service was slow and not particularly attentive. I ran out of water repeatedly even though the restaurant was not very busy. But the food was good enough that I'd definitely return and try something else. Definitely recommend that wrap! Comfortable, spacious ambiance. read more

Came in with a buddy for lunch at this new place. The interior decor and music was modern and so nicely done. The staff was so warm and welcoming. We really wanted to love this new place in Old Town Pasadena. The food looked amazing (see my photos). We ordered a tray to share, chicken lule and beef kebab. Beautifully presented with rice, potatoes, veggies including tomatoes and eggplant. To start we ordered the khachapuri and mastokhiar (yogurt). The khachapuri was fantastic. If you like cheesy bread, you really need to try this. Bill came out to a little over $100 + tip for this two person lunch. While the food looked amazing, the way the meats are cooked didn't fit my taste. It's clear to me that this restaurant cares about quality and fine details. I'm just sorry that the meats didn't fit my taste. They are cooked very gently and on the rarer side. The chicken lule kebabs have a chickeny/gamey flavor that didn't agree with me. Whether the beef or chicken, my preference would be more searing and charring of the outside. Otherwise, please know that they pay attention to quality here. Hopefully it matches your tastes. read more

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First visit: VERY strong showing. I've been to the last 3 restaurants in this exact same space. I feel confident this place will break the streak. The food is more than I expected: in portion AND flavor. The service is great. Then again, it's easy to be on top of customers when there isn't a rush. That will be the true test. Welcome to Old Town and you guys are awesome! read more

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I remember when this location was a subpar cafe spot. I'm so elated that LavShash has taken over with delightfully good Mediterranean cuisine. Service was impeccable, food was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance was bright and comfortable. We even received complementary dessert after our meal! Will definitely return with a healthy appetite! read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - M1 Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is really solid! I got the lamb lule kebab, which was super tasty. But the highlight for me was the potatoes. It's relatively hard to totally mess up potatoes but it's also hard to do potatoes really well. And these potatoes were spot on -- cooked perfectly, not too oily, nicely seasoned, just great. The staff was also friendly and the prices were reasonable. Great spot overall. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - Lamb lule kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is yet another beautiful space in Pasadena. The food was very good and surprisingly reasonably priced. We went for lunch and ordered the family meal for two which are more than enough. Unfortunately they were out of Lule but the steak kebabs were also very tasty. I typically prefer a little more spice and sumac but it was very good. read more

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This restaurant is sooo good! The appetizer is a must try and the dessert was to die for read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - A hidden gem, you must come here everything is so good and fresh! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Went to LavShash with my wife for the first time tonight. We're big fans of Armenian food and initially assumed this would be similar, but this is certainly a different take on some of the dishes we love in the best way! We got a lule kebab plate and the meat was juicy and tender and paired with roasted veggies, rice, and raw onions. We also got the khachapurri which was delicious and the waiter let us know that's their specialty. We certainly see why! We were seated immediately and the waiter was extremely kind and attentive. We will be back! read more

A gorgeous restaurant with stylish design and delicious food. It was a pleasure to visit this place. Special thanks to the waitstaff for their attentive service. If I am in Pasadena, I will definitely go to this place. I recommend trying the khachapuri and grilled meat. read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Dishonest Business - Avoid At All Costs I placed an order with LavShash on January 9, 2025, totaling $79.38. When my partner arrived to pick it up, the restaurant was completely closed--lights off, doors locked. Given the ongoing Eaton fire, this was understandable. What's not understandable is their refusal to refund my money for an order they never fulfilled. I contacted them multiple times, assuming they would do the right thing and return my money. Instead, they ignored the obvious facts and refused to issue a refund. This is blatant theft--charging customers for food they never provided and refusing to take accountability. I highly recommend avoiding this place. If they are willing to keep money for food they never made, imagine what else they're willing to cut corners on. Dishonest, unethical, and absolutely not worth the risk. read more

LavShash saved me when another restaurant canceled my delivery with less than an hour before guests were to arrive!!! He put together a tasty assortment with meat, potatoes, rice and veggies. It was delicious!! Special help running it out to my car so I could get back before the guests arrived!!! Thank you! read more

My husband and I were visiting Pasadena after taking a crafting class nearby. We decided we wanted to eat Mediterranean food for lunch. We ordered their Kachapuri and Appetizer Combo to try. I ordered the Beef Tenderloin plate for myself with rice and grilled veggies, while my husband ordered the Lamb Chops with potatoes and grilled veggies. For drinks, we stuck with their Compote juice, and their Lemonade. We were very pleased with our orders. The meats were cooked to perfection. There isn't a big sign with the name of the restaurant outside, so it could be easy to miss. However, the inside is pretty spacious. It was nice and clean with a good amount of seating. There's only street metered parking that we used. Alina was our server. She was nice. The great thing is that LavShash is down the street from Wanderlust, in which we decided to walk to for dessert. read more

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LavShash Kebab Restaurant It's an amazing restaurant the food is incredible and the quality 5 stars. Don't forget to order the Khachapuri the best description will be a cheese pizza soooo good! read more

Ordered a chicken tender kebab plate Thru Uber eats. And portions were generous and delicious! Juicy chicken and very tasty. New flavors and fresh vegetables The potatoes have an interesting flavor What a good combination! I would say it's not authentic Mediterranean but much more like Ukrainian or a mix of everything Next Time I'll eat at the restaurant, looks fancy and cozy! read more

LavShash Kebab Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Have always loved Kebab spots of all levels! So I was stoked one opened up within walking distance of my apartment... The ambiance is really great, the atmosphere and calming color/materials/finish of the place is nice. The hyped up music and screen playing overviews of beaches abroad was a nice touch too (always a staple at passionate kebab places) I ordered an appetizer (I forgot the name sorry!) which is a delicious baked cheese inside a pizza shaped/sliced piece of delicious fluffy bread. It was most comforting since my short walk was chilly and windy! I got a beef tenderloin plate with rice and vegetables (with a Mexican Coke, I think I'll opt for fries next time, I had bits and pieces of the bell peppers and random sliced salad), the beef was OVERALL ok, but one or two of the pieces were undercooked. I personally think it could use a LITTLE more seasoning/flavor. But it was good enough for now, and well presented. (Which leads me to my next point) The overall presentation and vibe from the place is great. Very welcoming, relaxing, and courteous! The waitress was very friendly and accommodating, and was great at suggesting what to eat! Cool spot, a little pricey, but def worth it. Check it out if you live in, near or are visiting Old Town Pasadena! Welcome to the neighborhood LavShash! read more

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Stopped by this place on a whim, and it was a great experience! Meat was super moist and well-seasoned, every sauce was flavorful, bread was well baked, service was attentive and friendly... Nobody at our table had any complaints, including one person who typically doesn't like kebabs. Standout for me was the falafel - it was herbier compared to most places and something I'd definitely come back for. read more