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4.2 (263 reviews)
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Rib plate
Joely S.

1st time there, we ordered a cheeseburger combo and the rib plate. It took a little bit of time. The guy, mostly the owner, should have told us it would be a little bit because they cook the ribs fresh, but I can say it was worth the wait. And unlimited refills, of course, it's a small, clean place, with friendly and pleasant staff.

Beef Kebab and rice
Kevin B.

I live all the way in Orange County now. But I still do my best and find a way in coming down hear to visit these guys, and grab some food here. I have been coming here since the last owners had the place. These guys bought the joined around 2 years ago. I was here last weekend, and I ordered the Chicken and Beef Hummus plates with french fries and drinks. Food is pretty cheap here. Depending how much food you buy. I love the Kebabs and Mediterrinean food here. Place has indoor and outdoor seating. The parking kind of sucks here on busy nights and days. You have Popeyes, and some Mexican and Japanese restaurant on each side of the place. Guys and owner that work here are nice guys. I will be coming here every chance I get.

Daily Chicken Special Only $10 With a free drink
Victoria A.

Tasty, juicy meaty chicken plates, Very nice staff. Right next to Mis Burritos. Glad I stopped by to try, I had my food out within 3 minutes.

Lamb Kebab & Beef Lule $19.99. Served with salad and hummus. Huge!
Drew B.

Wow what an amazing lunch today. This is a burger and kebab spot. Or maybe it's a Middle East kebab place that also served some standard American fare. Everything on the menu and in the pictures looked pretty tempting. The smell in the dining room was amazing. My buddy and I wanted to try everything kebab, burger, cheese steak, pastrami. There was a good combo mixed plate lamb kebab and ground meat skewer "Lule" $20. Big chunks of fire grilled lamb, with smokey charred flavor and hints of mint, served on a hefty portion of soft pilaf style, moist tender rice. A side Caesar salad and hummus make this a big plate! You could tell by the people in the dining room that there is a following of this authentic cuisine. They are also known for big burgers, we opted for the pastrami burger ($8.25 deal!) to try both. Huge sandwich topped with pretty good pastrami and all the fixings and sauce. Moist and nice balance of meat bun and produce. This burger kind of melts in your mouth, so satisfying. The Philly fries were huge $9. Crispy fries topped with really good well spiced cheese steak meat, American cheese and aioli sauce. We could have split a burger and loaded fries and called it a day, but so glad we tried it all. Nice owner/ chef came out and thanked a couple customers and the helpful cashier Steven did a bang up job. You could eat here twice a week, and the dining room was Full!

Beef Lula Kebab Sandwich Combo
Anna S.

We weren't sure what to eat and came across this place that had many different options so decided to give it a try. I go the beef lula kebab and I was pleasantly surprised how good it was. I haven't had a lula kebab sandwich before that had so many ingredients inside so I wasn't sure how it would taste. But it worked..the beef it self had a lot of flavor and a bit spicy and the sauce inside worked perfect with one another. Fries where a bit soggy not much flavor. My husband got the pastrami sandwich and he was disappointed in the flavor and how very oily it was. He ate the other half of my sandwich and enjoyed that more.

Beef Lule Kebab Plate
Sarah I.

So delicious. Not only is the food cooked to perfection, on a grill outside, but the service is also amazing. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I would come back!

Chicken Kebab

Chicken kebab with potatoes salad and hummus, everything was so fresh and yummy! The service was great and friendly staff.

This is what is posted outside. He said "verginia burger" means turkey & beef blend. Says who?!? Smh

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We’re so glad u liked it.Happy to see u next time!

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8 months ago

Great food even better service, clean place to eat & the servers were helpful in recommending what is best for splitting with a table

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Super super good food - no longer bargain prices but that's not to say the prices aren't fair.

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thank you for your kind words Kevin your always welcome here

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Best chicken sharurma in ALL of LA. My son loves this place. Delicious food and great service.

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The food so delicious and provided good customer , very friendly service .place very clean

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You are always welcome in here. Thank you for your support

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This used to be just a burger spot, but now it has that, and Mediterranean food. It is all delicious and I recommend.

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My favorite kebab shop hands down. Beef luleh kebabs are my favorite. But the pork and steak are great also. Hummus is too notch as well

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Meat was grilled over hot coal right in front of you. Food was so good, authentic, and generous serving. Will come back again.

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What an amazing spot!! Super good food, affordable, clean, and fantastic service!! All was too good to be true, SO I WILL BE BACK!!

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