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

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

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

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

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

This is my second time eating here. It is a very chill place to eat. Not so busy. I had a gentleman that works here to prepare my food, the owner himself was not around. This gentlemen was nice and prepared my food very well. I ordered beef shawarma wrap and fries. I liked how the pita was thin and not the thick ones. Thank you for feeding me! The reason why I gave 4 stars was because the food was more like room temperature. Wish it was warmer. read more

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!!!

After headlining the Daily News and the LA Times, we decided to try Mona's Kitchen. It's a new year, time to try new local food spots. We tried the beef and chicken kabobs. I loved the chicken! The fries were nice, hot and crispy. The rice was fluffy and buttery. The salad was fresh and tangy and the hummus just coaxed everything together. The service was great and the place is great for an intimate setting. This placed is tucked away in a little nook and cranny on Ventura Blvd. It's a great find if you are in the mood for delicious kabobs, it definitely hits the spot. read more

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

Omg the food is so delicious!!! Even when I'm ordering just for myself , I still have to get the hummus , the Seabass Branzino fish , chicken shawarma , the salad that comes with everything is so fresh and crisp & oh that simple salad dressing that they make is divine .. I get extra pickles & it's not what you're thinking , it's not the American pickle! , so just get it and enjoy !!! The owner is adorable and so kind !!! Everyone there has beautiful energy ... I go sometimes twice a week !! It's that delicious... Sincerely; Tamala Jones read more

Mona's Kitchen - Seabass Branzino - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Incredible food. The best Lebanese restaurant in the La must try. Great service always fresh and hot . The sambousek are my favorite. I could eat here everyday read more

I found this restaurant on Yelp and ordered delivery I must say this is the BEST tabbouleh I have had in my life! It's really fresh and zesty!! I also ordered their knafeh and my husband from Jordan said it's truly delicious read more

So happy to find this place on yelp. This place is hidden. The food is so delicious. They also have a really cute outdoor seating area. Best tabboule and Kebbe neyye. I tried almost everything on read more

This unassuming little restaurant has an amazing variety of dishes including some genuinely unique ones like frog's legs! The hummus (the ultimate test of any middle eastern restaurant) is solid! While I have not tried enough menu items to give a 5-star review, I look forward to going back enough times to be able to rate the whole menu! read more

Mona's Kitchen - Frog's legs will keep you hopping! - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

I've been eating here about twice per month since I moved to Tarzana. George is the best - everything is homemade, so fresh, and unbelievably flavorful. I'm really glad Mona's is so close to my home. read more

Best falafel we have ever had! Also incredible lentil soup! We stopped for a quick meal to avoid the traffic on the 101. We ordered the appetizer trio and two cups of lentil soup. The tabbouleh was super fresh. Excellent grape leaves. Nothing was a disappointment. We will definitely detour here again!! read more

The fattoush was not an original type of recipe, they use balsamic vinegar with some type of tajin kick type dressing. Some what spicey, not as expected for the traditional favorite salad. In my opinion, this was a total miss. $9 also was such a waste. Now i ordered the steak kabob wrap. This was again my mistake because I knew the kabob would not be able to withstand big chunks in a pita wrap. I even asked them to cut the steak a little more so each bite would have more of the smaller steak pieces and of course, they didn't listen and my first bite was the kabob piece falling out of the wrap. A couple came in after me and we both got our wrap at the same time even when I called my food to go. wrap was panini'd grilled & hot but the other ingredients weren't good at all. Honestly, this is why I don't like to try anything new. They said they had been in business for five years and now I see why I have never come by. Good reviews because people have no clue what the dish is suppose to taste like. Maybe it's better for lunch plate when dining in, who knows. read more

Mona's Kitchen - Fattoush Salad, don't recommend - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Atmosphere was ok, very plain and simple inside. The food was good. We were all disappointed that they added on an additional 18% "service charge" (basically a tip) and never told us they were doing that. We were only a party of 4 people, and almost left an additional tip, as we almost didn't notice that they had added that on to our check. They really should say something first. During the meal we asked what kind of wines they had and he pointed to a row of wine bottles (all the same) that were lined up along the back wall. "Red" he said. So we asked for a bottle. It tasted kind of sweet and nothing special (comparable to the $6-7 wines I have bought at Ralph's market). When the bill came, there was an $88.00 charge for the wine! That was upsetting. If you're not sure of prices or their extra fees, don't do what we did....ask/look ahead of time!! read more

The beef shawarma at Mona's kitchen was superb. Probably the best in LA and the closest to authentic Lebanese style shawarma. The meat had crisp but not overcooked and the tahini sauce was great. The wrap hd the proper ingredients for a successful explosion of flavors in your mouth. We want to come back and have a full feast with more than just Shawarma. The best of all is that George who is the owner I think was extremely nice and friendly and cane outside to ask me how the sandwich was and if I needed anything else. Highly recommend this place for Lebanese cuisine. read more

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

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The true definition of a hidden gem restaurant! 10/10 food that tastes authentic, homemade, and fresh. Service by George was amazing. Would definitely come here again and again! Best restaurant I have tried in the Woodland Hills/Calabasas area for sure!! if you are in the area, don't pass on this hidden gem! read more

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

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

I have been going to Mona's kitchen for several years now. You can say I am a regular. I am there at least once a month if not more. The food is very delicious. Always fresh! read more

Very tender beef. Would get again and come with a friend. Very good service too. The sauce is good too read more

Mona's Kitchen - Good food - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pros -they make your order quick Cons -pricey for the quality that you get -fries don't taste as fresh as other places read more

Cute place, amazing food and priced right! They have beer and wine. Definitely worth it. read more

Mona's was a great find and I'm a picky eater. I saw my people's (Armenian) food in the area and came to what I thought was Sasoon Restaurant, but turned out it was replaced with Mona's. Lebanese, Armenian, same thing, so I decided to give it a go. It's rare that I find a place that serves delicious hummus and beef kabobs. Thank you for being one of very few on my list. The place had a few groups of customers dining in during lunch hour and it seemed to be run by an elder gentleman and a host/waitress. The gentleman greeted me and took my to-go order. Although the beef kabob was above average cost, it was also above average quality and taste. The kabob was marinated and cooked to perfection. The salad was dressed exactly how I like it. And the hummus was as good as it gets. My only comment to ownership is - please provide your take out customers more durable utensils. I absolutely despise getting cheap utensils that can't even stay steady by a grain of rice. I'm sure nobody enjoys having utensils like that. read more

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still SO MUCH to learn about Lebanese food...but what a GREAT PLACE TO TAKE A LESSON!! This little place cranks out some of the best food- different flavors, special recipes, fresh, fresh FRESH!! Seriously, if you're looking for special home-feel, great tasting food in a spotless restaurant, you just found it. They're doordash friendly too! read more

This place has such great food! I came here with my friend SJ for my birthday and he ordered Hummus with Meat, Mouhammara, Kibbeh Nayyeh (drizzle olive oil on it, rub with garlic sauce and put a mint leaf on it and enjoy), Makanek, Arayes, Kibbeh Makliyeh (4 pcs), Cheese Rolls, Fattoush Salad (with chicken)!!! These thing were AMAZING! The service was great!! I would highly recommend this place to anyone that wants authentic Lebanese dishes!! Thank you for everything guys, keep up the great work! read more

Mona's Kitchen - -Hummus with Meat -Mouhammara -Kibbeh Nayyeh -Makanek -Arayes -Kibbeh Makliyeh -Cheese Rolls -Fattoush Salad (with chicken) - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious! Wow, very fresh and super tasty! So glad our friends took us there! The hummus is smooth and very good and everything is terrific! read more

Mona's Kitchen - The gentleman at Mona's on Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana. - Lebanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

got the beef tongue and the falafel sandwich. both were excellent. the beef tongue came wrapped in bread and was grilled and crispy. something about the mint in their sandwiches hits really nicely. outdoor seating area with heating tower, great service. read more

I can't believe I am saying this, but can this be the Hayat's Kitchen killer? Yes, yes it can. If you love Lebanese cuisine just go try this place out. Our family and friends are die hard Hayat's Kitchen customers/fans because quite frankly nothing in the valley comes close if you looking for authentic Lebanese cuisine and flavors. Well there is a new contender in this category now and might I even say, perhaps a new winner. I have not tried the usual meze spread we tend to order at Hayats with larger groups, but from what I tried at lunch, the food was equal or better than Hayats. On a side note the owner is a sweetheart and she clearly knows exactly what she is doing when it comes to Lebanese cuisine. Just go. Seriously. Get up and go right now. You won't regret it. read more

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I'd pick zero if it was an option. Just sat down to eat take out from Mona's and it was inedible. No flavor, literally none, meat was tough, rice was terrible. Will never order or eat here again. read more

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

This place is DELICIOUS! Everything we ordered was amazing! Arayes, Babaghnooj, cheese rolls, hummus, shush tawook and the kafta kabob, batata harra, was all sooo good. I would highly recommend and we are definitely coming back!!!! read more