Fantastic vibe, delicious food, friendly staff!! What more can u ask for To top it off, they're open pretty late, so stop by and try something out, u will NOT be disappointed I had the beef shawarma plate, and it was out of this world read more

Mona's occupies a rather hidden spot in Tarzana and I would call it a hidden gem due to the good quality, flavors, and because it is tucked in a small Ventura Blvd strip so it's definitely a neighborhood spot. It's a somewhat of a small space inside with 10 or so tables with a large mirror that makes the space seem larger; the addition of some seating in the front patio helps. Brick walls, a few portraits and some jazz music make up the little ambiance. The kitchen is easily visible as well. Overall it has a cozy friendly setting with a low key, comfortable, unpretentious vibe. There is a shared small parking lot besides any street parking. The menu features a nice selection with Lebanese classics included. I have yet to expand on my choices really but plan to. I've been continuously ordering the chicken and beef shawarmas which are both excellent in taste and portion; both are served with rice, hummus and salad. The house pickled items served on the table are a treat and add to the tastes. Prices on somethings seem a little high but otherwise are fine. read more

Mona's Kitchen - Beef Shawarma - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food is delicious and staff is very friendly and accommodating.. We had some appetizers and Mixed Grill dinner.. Ask for George and Siwar...They treat you like family here and I'll definitely be back for more!! 30 March 2026 what a fantastic dinner!! read more

We were on the hunt for something new and healthy to order on DoorDash and came across Mona's Kitchen thanks to trusty Yelp and we're so glad we did! We ordered the Grill Mix Kabob and Beef Kabob plates, and we were absolutely blown away. The meat was perfectly cooked: juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The hummus is truly to die for, so creamy and delicious. It's a bit on the pricier side, but, the quality and flavor stand out. You can tell everything is homemade with care and fresh ingredients. Even my kids couldn't get enough. We'll definitely be ordering again. Highly recommend Mona's Kitchen if you're craving flavorful, high-quality Mediterranean food. read more

Mona's Kitchen - Mixed Grill plate, salad, and hummus come with it as well. - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food. Love the quality and quantity. Very pleasant staff. Only issue is that when I ate there in the restaurant I was given an automatic gratuity charge of 20%. This made me not come back for a while as I like being able to choose how much to tip. Even though the service was decent. Now I choose to only do carry out so that I can tip what I wish. read more

All I can tell you (without writing a book) is this little restaurant is the real deal and is a gem, tucked away in the corner, and the food is SO fresh, and SO delicious, I am really regretting not getting some baklava! LOL! (But I'll be back!) This was my first experience at Mona's Kitchen but it certainly won't be my last. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. All these flavors!! YAY! So YUMMY! Thank you for such a beautiful, delightful, experience... and an unbeatable "breakfast", too!! read more

Mona's Kitchen - Beef kebab, marinated tenderloin, medium rare, and cooked to PERFECTION! (Entree) Labneh & Grape leaves. (Truly delicious!) - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow. Top tier Lebanese food. The babaganooj was the best I've ever had. The rice was perfect, not dry, and everything felt so clean. I thought the chicken shawarma was excellent. I'll def be back and taking my parents next time! read more

Mona's Kitchen - Beef Gyro plate - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The prices are very high considering the quality of the food, and the deserts are so bad. Last time coming here. read more

Mona's Kitchen is a Gem -- George is a Legend If you're in the Valley, stop what you're doing and order from Mona's Kitchen. George, is a true artist -- everything he touches turns to gold. The garlic paste? Best I've ever had. And the best part: you can order anything off the menu and it'll be fire. No misses. He stays open late for pick-up or delivery, which makes this place clutch. Honestly, cheat on your usual spot -- you'll find a new love here. George doesn't just cook, he creates. read more

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The food is good, the service is questionable. Last two times i went, I ordered food to pick up. Drove over saw my food on the counter but the door was locked, called knocked no one answered, but the hours say he is still open. Call back owner says no one came by. 2nd time added items to the bill we didnt order. food not included. The food was pretty good though read more

TLDR: Can't tell you much about Lebanese food, but I can tell you that Mona's Kitchen is not somewhere worth sleeping on. Give it a try ASAP, not just to support small businesses but to try the amazing tastes served here! - - - - - - Lebanese food... do I know what it is? Nope. Try it anyway? Heck yes! And being in a plaza with parking? Sign me up! I entered shyly and ordered and the Shish Tawook, not sure what to expect. First came a small dish of olive, pickles, and radish (?) appetizers - a mixture of salty and sour. I wasn't sure what to expect, but ate them - oh how I wish you could've seen the faces I made from all that sour. The Shush Tawook eventually came, and I have to admit it was better than I had expected. Between the thick rice grains, the tender chicken, or the pita and hummus / white garlic (?) mix, I really wasn't sure where to stop. My only dislike was how sour most of the food was. I can usually handle sour, but I think this was a bit more than I expected, almost as if many dishes were flavored by lemon. The staff working at the time (George?) seemed to be well known. Every customer knew him by name, and it wasn't busy when I visited. Breaking out of my shy boy moment, I asked if they frequented often since they knew George, and they mentioned how they come three times a week! read more

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This spot is run by kind people, who treat everyone who walks through the door with respect. I arrived to the strip mall on foot, for an appointment with a neighboring business, after crossing that crazy bridge over Wilbur, I was huffing and puffing and probably looked - that side of homeless, and could only utter "water". He handed me a bottle of good cold water... So? I'll be in that center now at least once a week on other business, and what he didn't know is he now has a lunch customer for life. I have never had Lebanese food, but the menu item "Arayes" looks good. See yo guys soon and THANK YOU. read more

I found this place by chance. Honestly one of the best Lebanese restaurant I have been here on the west coast. Absolutely AMAZING! I ordered the Kibbeh Nayyeh which was absolutely delicious! The Muhammara & Baba Ghanooj were on point. Cant wait to go again and try other things. read more

Mona's Kitchen - Muhammara & Babaghanooj - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been a real customer for 6 years, I eat there or take out at least once a week. The food is totally amazing, the best Lebanese/Mediterranean food in LA, Go check it out, you'll be very happy!! read more

do yourself a favor and check out mona's kitchen! ordered a chicken shawarma plate to go, planned on saving half but it was so good, i finished it in one sitting. the chicken was perfectly seasoned, fresh hummus, perfect garlic sauce and delicious rice! every bite is so satisfying yet leaves you wanting more. their baklava was amazing, fresh and tasty! george was very friendly and helpful, as well as the other gentleman cooking. not sure why this place isn't busier; it is a hole in the wall spot but it's sooooo delicious! one of the best restaurants i've been to in cali. from a walk-in, my order was ready in 5 minutes. i'll definitely order from here on a regular basis. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 5/5 service: 5/5 mona's kitchen: 5/5 read more

Mona's Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma plate - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It makes me sad that more people don't know about this hidden gem because the food is absolutely delicious, and the service is outstanding. My boyfriend and I usually share the mixed grill, and with the salad and hummus, it's more than enough. The meat and rice are so flavorful, the salad is always fresh and crisp, and even the boneless chicken breast is tender and juicy. If you love Middle Eastern food, you will love Mona's! read more

My first time here. Everything on the menu is delicious and homemade. The Falafel was delicious and fresh. The owner and the staff are all friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

It was my first time trying Mona's and it was a great choice. The food was amazing and the ambience it's very relaxing. The service was really great and the lady that served us was very kind and helpful with suggestions. A must go again. read more

Mona's Kitchen has some solid Lebanese food, and the service was friendly and quick. However, a few dishes could have been better the flavors felt a bit muted compared to what I expected. Still a good spot overall, just not quite amazing. read more

I just had a delicious lunch here with my friends. The food is absolutely amazing!!! Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was great! The music was authentic. I recommend this place highly. read more

Outstanding food taste and quality. One of the best lebanese food in LA. The seasoning, , spices and cooking at spot on for a cuisine that's definitely tasting like back home. Highly recommended. George the owner is a very nice and humble guy. read more

Wow wow wow. If you want authentic lebanese cuisine please dont look any further . This place is like home away from home. Flavorful,well priced and super welcoming . Try it and you will never look back My favorite is the shawarma sandwich, the humus with filet mignon and pine nuts plus anything else on the menu. read more

Beef Shawerma Sandwich made by George was amazing! Paid around $15 dollars for it. It comes with turnips & olives. Thank You!

Excellent customer service and delicious Chicken Kabobs. A family oriented business with amazing rice and salad being served. The beef sounded amazing too and will try it next time. read more

Great find. We enjoyed our meals. Quantity was good, food was well seasoned, meats were tender and moist. It's a small casual comfortable place. The cook/server/owner? was very gracious- started us off with a plate of pickles and pita. We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing food! Really fantastic hummus and muhammara. Service was great. It's a bit hidden in the corner of the plaza, but it's worth it to find it! A real gem read more

I love their lentil soup and their tabbouleh !! I love coming here and I Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Mona's Kitchen - Lentil Soup , Tabbouleh Salad and a Pilsener - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Probably my fifth or sixth time going back and it never gets old. I don't live very close by, but if I did, I'd be there just about every weekend. The hummus is incredibly fresh and tasty. The mixed grill is one of the best I have ever had. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, the beef kabob is on point and the grilled filet is simply amazing. Even their fries are fabulous. I can't recommend this place enough. Oh, and it is also reasonably priced. Bring your appetite and enjoy Mona's! read more

Thank you so much for the memory of my grandmother and grandfather, my family gatherings, the haflis and dabke with my grandfather and uncles...all flooding back because your food tasted so much like authentic Lebanese food. Prepared with love. Beautifully cooked. I have tried almost everything and it is the only way I can bring back my childhood joy instantly. read more

So tasty and fresh!!! Great serving sizes of Tabbouleh, Shish Kebab, Hummus, Shish Tawouk, Shawarma, Falafel, Rice with Vermicelli ... even Baklava and Knafeh is our favorite in the entire Valley. My family and I have eaten here half a dozen times and it's consistently very good. Also like the fried cauliflower and french fries. Restaurant is always quiet, but that kinda guarantees the server doesn't forget about you. Has outdoor patio with heater. Plaza parking lot or street. read more

Mona's Kitchen - Tabbouleh Salad and Appetizer Combo - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Looking for a good Lebanese place in the valley and so far the best yet. I'm always looking for Kivbeh Nayeh and know it's fresh and delicious. Hidden Jem for middle eastern food, particularly Lebanese read more

Very friendly service and prompt delivery of the food. The lamb chops and pilaf were delicious as well as the samouseks (sp?) For dessert we had a small bit of Nammoura, a semolina cake with orange blossom essence, and a small piece of baklava. Both were scrumptious! A good solid meal! read more

Such a cozy ambiance with fantastic food. The hummus is out of this world thick and creamy with a nutty taste. The people here are very kind. I will bring my family next time. Also music is also a nice touch. I ordered shawarma plate, hummus meat, falafel to go. All very good. read more

Mona's Kitchen - Appetizer plate - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The young waiter was unprofessional, was not listening to our order. When we ordered our plates he told us that both dishes come with rice and hummus. We asked if we could substitute hummus for lentil soup and he said yes. The dishes came one by one. First the lentil soup, then hummus. We thought they just came separately, but we're part of the same dish. The. the main dishes came and we started eating. There was a bit of hummus in both, but we didn't think much of it. When they bought the bill they charged extra for hummus and the lentil soup. We called the owner to explain that we didn't order those extras. He got very upset and didn't let us explain. He asked why we took the food anyway, and told us in a very rude way that "you know what, if that's what you want, then I won't take your money!" and he left, although we already paid. read more

Quite honestly addicted to Mona's Kitchen. I love their Muhammara - I have dreams about it. But, truly, everything I've had at Mona's has been delicious. I find myself ordering delivery from Mona's or dining in at least once a week. The best. read more

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Stopped in here today as it was close to a couple appointments I had. First time here. Decided on the beef shawarma wrap and an iced tea. Wrap had plenty of meat in it and the side of pickles and turnips were yummy. Beef was tender, could of used more seasoning. Iced tea was bland. Cute spot with both indoor and outdoor dining. read more

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I don't know that you can get a better chicken Shawarma any place in the world! This is a little gem of a restaurant hidden in Tarzana, and if you haven't been there yet, you are really missing out! read more

The food is very delicious! Service was on par. The ambiance is very friendly! Love everything here!!!

Nobody said the food was good. Focus on your food and service, take feedback like a professional and less on arguing with customers online.

Delicious Kibbeh Nayyeh. If you don't like raw meat, you can order Kibbeh, that comes deep fried and it is also delicious. You should have your meal with their Lebanese beer named Almaza. Their hummus with meat is awesome. The owner is the chef and he makes you feel home. They have indoor and outdoor seats. read more