Good food, very good service, nice atmosphere. Area is busy and parking can be challenging, leave…read moreenough time to accommodate.

Authentic Lebanese food meets hipster vibes, and somehow, it's a match made in foodie heaven!…read moreSkaf's on York has quickly become my go-to spot for all things delicious. Honestly, you could close your eyes, point to anything on the menu, and you'd be in for a treat! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and authentically Lebanese, with that wonderful homemade touch. And the hospitality? Just as warm, genuine, and welcoming as their beloved Chevy Chase location. It's that kind of family warmth that makes you feel like a regular, even before you've sat down! And let's talk about the homemade baklava... absolutely divine! Flaky, sweet, and worth every single calorie. Trust me, skipping dessert here should be a crime! Great food, cool vibes, and hospitality with heart. Skaf's has mastered the art of making you feel right at home while keeping your taste buds very, very happy. A true neighborhood gem!

This was one of the best meals I've ever had! Raffi's had been on my list for years, and I wish I'd…read morevisited sooner. My friend and I shared the Shirazi salad, hummus, and koobideh. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous!

Why did I wait so long to come here? Raffi's Place is wonderful. Super busy for a reason…read more Service is wonderful. Efficient even with so many people and all the hustle and bustle. I love that all the servers can assist any of the customers. Food is fabulous. Super fresh and hot. Great portion size. They have Bademjan that is just like someone's mom makes. There are parking structures nearby as street parking is hit or miss. They also have valet and that is what I opted for and it was great.

If you're looking for authentic Lebanese food in Glendale, you definitely have to check out Skaf's…read moreLebanese Eatery! I tried their flavorful chicken shawarma, chicken and beef skewers with rice, crispy fries, delicious egg rolls, and their silky smooth hummus. Everything tasted fresh, homemade, and full of flavor, and the portions were seriously generous. The service was friendly and welcoming, making this a great spot for a casual meal with family or friends. And here's the fun part--they're celebrating their 1-year anniversary with a scratcher promotion where you can win prizes!

When I miss my Dads Hummus I come here. Best Hummus in the city especially if you like hummus…read morethat's not lemon drenched, and they make it from scratch here with limited daily batches. I also love having them cater a yearly event I have in the area and they're always timely, fresh and generous. The staff, I believe, are mostly made up of their family members, and they're a very welcoming and warm-hearted team. I love the cheese rolls hot out of the oven. And all their appetizers and main dishes are great. The restaurant has a lot of energy usually, and friendly guests made up of locals. Sometimes the parking is tough if the lot and block is full, but I've never had an issue finding a spot somewhere and it's worth it. Highly recommended if you're especially in the mood for good and authentic Lebanese cuisine.

I have been missing out! I heard very good things about the cocktails and appetizers here and…read morecouldn't wait to try. This place is perfect for Saturday night. Such a pretty place! Our server was super nice and helpful even though it was very busy. We started with cocktails I got the WHATS GOOD HERE. Ziiiiiiiiiiing! This cocktail is so unique! Try the drink first (which was absolutely yummy) then take a bite of the flower that sits on top. It gives a whole different experience. It feels tingly, a little numbing and gives lemony vibes. It changes everything. So cool! Each appetizer was better than the last. The WHIPPED FETA was the perfect start with the softest pillowy pita I've ever had! The MUSHROOM SHISH had the perfect chili crunch kick! The OCTOPUS was perfectly cooked and had a really good labneh on the bottom. All the dishes were well balanced and flavorful. If you haven't come here yet, you're missing out! Great vibes, great food and drinks!

The food here is not good. Everything tasted overdressed, heavy and salty, except the whipped feta…read morewith pita. The lamb pasta was undercooked. I think the only thing that was fully devoured was the butter noodles from the kids menu -- which was basically macaroni noodles with nothing but butter on them. Didn't need a reservation to get seating right away -- given the terrible food, I can see why. The ambiance here is good for a date night, and people will be dressed up which is kind of rare for this part of town. I won't be back though -- head to Bavel instead.

Ordered the steak plate (around $26), which came with pita bread, rice, hummus, and etc. The…read moreservice size was impressive and flavors were delicious. I also enjoyed the variety on the plate, especially the pickled vegetables. Street parking is limited and seating is only outside. Definitely a solid spot to check out if you're in the area and you're craving Mediterranean food!

Made the drive from Studio City to Dune for Dine LA lunch. It was 98 degrees outside and although…read morethere was no traffic midday, parking in Atwater is always a challenge. I hunted a bit before tracking down a spot and paying the meter. I have not been to Dune before, but the value of the lunch special along with the promise of a fried chicken shawarma, coupled with unexpected free time, sounded like a promising moment to stop by. Walked up to the window and after no acknowledgement, I peaked inside the door and asked whether I place an order at the counter or wait to be seated. When I tell you the jarring elder Gen Z stare and incredibly unfriendly direction to sit on the bench and wait my turn (in the literal sense that I was told to sit on the bench and wait my turn. There was only a party of 2 seated at the bench and no line to speak of) made me regret coming out to eat entirely. I'm not lying when I say I thought about leaving immediately and driving home in my air conditioned car instead of sitting on a hot bench in nearly 100 degree weather with no acknowledgement of party size, no offer for a drink or water while I wait, and just existing in my bizarre humiliation ritual for having asked what the procedure is here for any kind of recognition of my interest in dining or simply existing. And yes, after sitting down I saw there is a small low contrast sign on a post stating to sit on the bench and wait, but it is positioned parallel to the counter window and only when turning away from the glass toward the seating area was it placed in a way that I would see it. Not very useful for someone who is walking up or down the sidewalk as it's not visible. I held my breath for about 10 minutes before being asked my party size (one) and seated at a shaded table. I regretted my choice to dine out the entire wait time for the table, while ordering and then being required to pay upfront before my meal was even presented to me, while seated awaiting my order, while my food (loaded fries, fried chicken shawarma, date shake and an added unsweetened iced green mint tea) was dumped at once on the table in front of me, while eating feeling humiliated for existing inside human skin, and again when having to walk to the window and ask for a to-go box. I felt like a massive inconvenience for the staff and fully regretted bothering them every step of the way for normal things like a Dine LA menu which was not initially offered, adding an iced tea to my order, existing in a metal folding chair and generally taking up space. I don't like being treated like a turd by people, and certainly don't want to be treated this way when I'm paying for a service. But after the initial flubbed interactions, demanding payment with tip upfront before receiving any kind of service was rendered, and then dumping my food at the table without ceremony, it's truly no wonder why the LA restaurant scene is dying. Between poorly trained staff, rising costs in rent and utilities, the outrageous cost of staffing and the fact that eating at a restaurant is completely unnecessary when cutting household expenses, restaurants are disappearing left and right. Some of the foods I still dream about are lost forever to closure after closure. Customers being treated like they're inconsequential isn't the only reason people like me usually choose to dine at home, and it's not the only reason restaurants are disappearing. But it's one of the only controllable elements in a world of runaway hospitality expenses. Customers deserve even a modicum of respect if restaurants are going to survive. $48 for the meal including tax and tip. More than enough food for lunch, I took home half. Loaded steak fries / wish they were served with a whipped feta or dipping sauce instead of ketchup but they're good. Generous portion of steak. 9/10 Fried chicken shawarma / fun idea, execution made it difficult to pick up to eat. Serving in a metal basket made it impossible to cut in half since there was not a solid surface to cut against. Flavor is yummy, wish those middle eastern flavors were more prominent in the batter but the chicken is extra crispy. Enjoyable. 8/10 Date shake / luxurious, creamy, flavorful. No notes. 10/10 Unsweetened green mint iced tea / overpriced, underdelivered. I'd skip it unless you're parched. 5/10 **written without the assistance of AI**

Carousel is always a great idea! I've been eating here since I was a little girl with my family…read more Now as an adult, I now enjoy lunches and dinners with my husband. The food is always consistent and the staff is always energetic and kind. I hope to pass this tradition to the next generation. It's the closest place to have Lebanese Armenian cuisine that reminds me of Lebanon. If you've never been, yalla! Go and enjoy the Hafleh Beiruti and the ashta desserts!!

This is not the best Armenian restaurant in the world. It is also not the most glamorous, the most…read moretrendy, nor the most ambitious. But it is without question the most important Armenian restaurant in the world. Armenians are simultaneously a diaspora people, a people of the book, and an old country people. Therefore, odd as it may seem, it is entirely appropriate that the most important Armenian restaurant in the world should not be located in Armenia at all, but should serve a diaspora community in a way that makes them feel connected to home, both interns of cuisine and in terms of communal warmth. Technically, this is more of a Lebanese restaurant than an Armenian restaurant, but that hardly matters. It's a place of celebration, merriment, laughter, and tears. In short, it is THE gathering place for Armenians in Southern California. Because of its fame and importance, the thing that is consistently overlooked about this restaurant is just how excellent the food is. Bring a Lebanese expat here and you will invariably hear them say after the first bite of hummus that it doesn't compare to the hummus they used to enjoy in Beirut. By the middle of the bowl, they will say that it actually is not as bad as they first thought. By the end of the bowl they will declare that this hummus ranks among the greatest they have ever tasted. Carousel does not overwhelm you. It seduces you. And you'll be back.

Decided to try this place on a whim - came in at 8 pm and the restaurant was completely empty,…read moreusually a worrying sign. Got the combo chicken and beef lule plate, and it was absolutely delicious. Both the chicken and beef were extremely juicy, tender, and well-seasoned. I was shocked at how tasty it was, definitely up there with some of the best Mediterranean food in the city. The man behind the counter that took my order was also super nice. If you're in the area, consider checking them out! Their food is way too good for them to not be more busy.

Nice Mediterranean spot in the neighborhood on York Blvd. It's not super fancy dining but the food…read moreis great and cooked as you order. I got the chicken and beef combo with rice and salad. The portions were huge and priced fairly. It comes with a couple of pita bread and garlic spread. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come here again and get their beef combo plate next time. The nice lady also gave us some complimentary chicken wings, which were flavorful. Love it!

I'd say that this place has the Vest Chicken Kabob that I have had in the LA area…read more I have been coming here since they opened and they have really stayed consistent in their quality since then. The white meat chicken kabob is the meal to order. The garlic sauce here is the best I have ever hade. it's the perfect blend of pungent garlic and creamy. Th pita bread is good too. It's thicker and has some substance and I've noticed that most Mediterranean places have the thinner bread, which I don't like as much. The salad is always fresh. The owner is usually there or his daughter, and they are both really easy to deal with. they always want to make sure you have an enjoyable experience. this is def a lunch type of place pr a takeout place. I wouldn't take a date here. but I would def recommend on any Wednesday for lunch.

Great food & even better service! Clean place & easy parking…read more Had the Tri-tip plate & the seasoning was spot on! Tried my friends' Angus Beef plate & Luleh kabobs, which were also really great & had its own unique flavors (which is great because this means they don't just reuse the same seasoning for every dish!!) The friendly service was the cherry on top. Will definitely come back!

I would give Mazal 6/5 stars if I could!!!…read more This food is phenomenal! The Moroccan carrots and hummus are true true standouts. The mushroom shawarma was also absolutely delicious. Also, I think that was the best pita bread I've ever had, period. We also tried the borekas, and they were perfect little bites to begin. We were celebrating my co-worker/mentee's birthday, and they brought her a yummy birthday dessert as well. And we split a great bottle of wine. Mazal is an unsuspecting beautiful experience. We found street parking but we couldn't find the actual restaurant because I just assumed the building was an apartment building. Once we finally walked through the door, inside is so lovely. I LOVE their bar countertop. We sat outside which has great vibes for summer. Cute lighting, all the works. I want to sincerely thank them for a wonderful birthday dinner for my friend. And for the superior service we received. Very warm and inviting. I can't hype up the service here enough. And we accidentally stayed significantly after closing without realizing it because we were tucked in a corner and lost in our conversation so we didn't even see the time, but we were never rushed out the door (to other diners - please do not be like us, I am so sorry we stayed so late without realizing the restaurant had closed, *yes there was another straggling table next to us who were still there as well so that's why we didn't realize the time*) again, so sorry, and thank you for being so accommodating still!

Popped in on a Saturday night for gals' dinner with a pair of friends. The location is definitely…read morenot where I'd have anticipated finding such a gem, but this place REALLY delivers! The service was top notch - attentive, friendly, & quick - all without being around too much. The potato bourekas were little puffs of heaven. The pita was so beautifully fluffy (I didn't even know it could *be* like that!!!), and the vegan labneh plate is last-meal-on-earth-worthy. I still daydream about it, & it's already been 9 days since my visit!