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Mona's Kitchen

4.6 (185 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Beef Shawarma
Aryo S.

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.

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.

Appetizer
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!

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!!

Beef Gyro plate
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.

Chicken Shawarma plate
Em B.

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

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3 years ago

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

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2 years ago

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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3 years ago

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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3 years ago

AMAZING beef shawarma! The owner was lovely too. Will make a point of coming here when I'm in the area. DELICIOUS

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5 years ago

The food was fantastic. If you are looking for authentic Lebanese cuisine, this is your spot. I will be coming back soon!

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5 years ago

Great place - everything is always delicious especially the ful and the lentil soup. You can sit outside and everyone is nice and casual.

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Wow! What a hidden gem! The food is fresh and absolutely delicious! The chef was a sweetheart! Definitely support this small business.

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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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We really wanted to love this place but sadly it just didn't live up to the hype or expectation…read more Stopped by on a weekday around 1pm and ordered three wraps. The place is pretty small and hard to navigate around the seating. The best and our favorite of the three wraps was the tongue wrap. This was seriously outstanding and one of the best I've had. It was juicy, lemony, cooked well and flavorful. After that, things went downhill. The vegetable wrap was greasy, almost slimey, and falling apart. The vegetables were all soggy and there wasn't much flavor. The chicken shawarma panini was the biggest disappointment. This was so salty and had a bad taste like the chicken was rancid. It was dry and just not good at all. On the way out we spoke to the owner and mentioned how salty it was, to which he said he knows about it and people complain about it often. So why isn't there a change? Sadly not a place I would return to

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