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Mona's Kitchen

4.6 (176 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Casual
Outdoor seating

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Mixed Grill plate, salad, and hummus come with it as well.
JG L.

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.

Beef kebab, marinated tenderloin, medium rare, and cooked to PERFECTION! (Entree)  Labneh & Grape leaves. (Truly delicious!)
Christa D.

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!!

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Summer W.

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!

Mousakaa which is roasted garlic eggplant and tomatoes fries

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.

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Winn H.

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!

Muhammara & Babaghanooj
Carlos Z.

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.

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The food here is incredible and so authentic! We have been here many times and everytime it's a hit. Definitely worth the trip

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Shocked it was not busier. Food and service was excellent. Will be back again. Great hidden Gem in Tarzana

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8 months ago

the service is terrible, you stand there in the front and no one acknowledges you, I just walked out.

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Great old school location makes for a fabulous ambiance. Food was tasty, I'll be back to try more

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This is Lebanese food as it was meant to be - delicious!!! The best hummus/kebobs/kibbeh around.

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Excellent little hole in the wall. The chicken liver sandwich is outstanding. Everything is fresh.

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Just moved to encino and fell in love with this place , I love moans kitchen. Thank you brother for the food amazingl

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Middle eastern comfort food that never disappoints. Home cooking vibe with consistently tasty spices. A local treasure.

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Best falafel I have had in the US. Delicately crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. Absolute 10/10 (reasonable prices too!)

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Ask the Community - Mona's Kitchen

Does the shrimp plate come with salad?

Yes

Is your meat and chicken halal?

Yes

Is the kibbeh niyah made with lamb? It's supposed to be made with lamb , no one in California makes it this way . Only places I've found is restaurants in Paris and Australia:(

No, 100% beef

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absolutely divine. Clean, fresh food, deeply savory flavors. one of if not the best of the eastern…read moreMediterranean restaurants in LA. You must get the garlic lemon potatoes! best thing on the menu! Bury me in a tub of them and let me eat my way out! The humus is full flavor, not the Erewhjon/Whole Foods garbonzo mush with the flavor of wet salted paper. It is smooth and savory and seasoned with enough tahini and cumin. The fool is warm and tasty, moist kebabs, and I love the fried cauliflower.

At Sunnin, enjoy delicious Lebanese dishes. Get an assortment of mezze and dive into a…read moreMediterranean style of eating. Tear off some pita, scoop up some of the dips, and embrace the delicious small bites. Stuffed Squash and Eggplant: You can get either squash or eggplant, or both. I prefer the squash. The zucchini is firm, just soft enough, but still with the perfect amount of structure. It has been hollowed out and stuffed with ingredients similar to a dolma (stuffed grape leaf). The filling of rice and ground beef is soft. The eggplant is much softer. They are cooked in a tomato sauce and served with a cool creamy yogurt. Babaganouj: This mezze is a roasted eggplant dip. The eggplant is mashed with tahini and lemon juice for a smoky and slightly bitter flavor. It's smooth, creamy, and a bit chunky. Parking: There's a little lot to the side. There's also metered street parking on Westwood Blvd.

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