So bummed it's closed down now their food was delicious and always consistent...great pricesread more

I keep coming back to Anwar's Kitchen for one simple reason: the food is consistently good. Not…read more"pretty good for takeout," not "good on a lucky day," just genuinely solid every single time. This time, I went with the Anwar Style Chicken Shawarma to try something new. The portion size alone is impressive. The container is packed and feels substantial the moment you pick it up. The base is a bed of fries, and these are not just filler. They are thick, well seasoned, and sturdy enough to handle all the toppings without turning into a soggy mess. On top of the fries is a generous amount of chicken. The chicken tastes freshly cooked, with that warm, savory flavor you expect from good shawarma, never dry and never overly salty. There are pita chips mixed in, which add a great crunch and texture against the fries and chicken. Multiple sauces are drizzled throughout the dish. I chose a side of their spicy sauce. The creamy white sauce balances things out, while the orange sauce brings a mild heat and a little extra depth. None of the sauces overpower the dish, they work together to coat everything evenly and keep every bite flavorful. Diced tomatoes and corn adds a touch of sweetness that surprisingly works really well here. A sprinkle of herbs throughout helps brighten everything up and keeps the dish from feeling too heavy, even though it is definitely filling. This is comfort food done right. It is messy in the best way, packed with flavor, at least to me it was. If you are looking for something hearty, satisfying, and consistently well made, I will always recommend Anwar's Kitchen. Anwar's Kitchen delivers quality food, and I will keep ordering from them.

LOVE THIS PLACE! The…read moreAmbiance is wonderful and Overall this was a pleasant experience, with good value marked by excellent service. The food was cooked perfectly as well! If you're a first timer make sure to note that your little table tag (looks like a drink coaster) signals whether you're FINISHED or WANT MORE STEAK.

My wife chose H&H Brazilian Steakhouse in Los Angeles for my birthday dinner. We picked it in part…read morebecause of the halal options, which we appreciated, but overall the service and experience were disappointing. We had a 6:30 reservation, and after being seated at table L4, it took several minutes before anyone came over. When our waitress Karen finally approached, she greeted us with "Hello, ladies" without really looking at me. She then realized I was a man and apologized. I do have long curly hair, so I understood how the mistake happened, but it made for an awkward start to the evening. She was pleasant while explaining the menu and helped us understand which items we could eat. One of the main reasons my wife chose H&H was because of the halal meat options. Since we do not eat pork, our waitress specifically told us she would let the meat servers know not to bring pork to our table. Unfortunately, pork was still brought over to us, which was disappointing considering our dietary restriction had already been clearly discussed. After taking our drinks and getting us started, our waitress essentially disappeared. We had to flag down other staff throughout most of the meal whenever we needed something. Meanwhile, nearby tables were receiving regular check-ins and much more attention from their server. We were among the few couples of color in our immediate area, and while I can't say why our service was so different, the contrast was noticeable and made the experience uncomfortable. The meat servers were actually one of the bright spots and a big reason this isn't a one-star review. Several of them were friendly and accommodating. However, the red-and-green card system didn't seem to work consistently. Even with the green side showing, there were times we were passed by and had to ask for certain meats. The food itself was mixed. The Brazilian limeade was probably my favorite part of the meal. We also really enjoyed the cinnamon pineapple, fried plantains, Brazilian cheese bread, and the mashed potatoes, which were excellent. Some of the meats were good, but others were overly fatty or very tough and difficult to chew, also we did not like the big crystals of salt all over the meat which made it very salty. The fried corn wasn't for us. The farm-to-table area was another disappointment. We noticed numerous small flies flying around the food, which immediately turned us off, so we barely took anything from that section. Cleanliness also stood out for the wrong reasons. There was visible dust buildup on the wall and lighting area behind our table, as well as on the small lamps around us. In the restroom, there were no paper towels available for drying your hands, only the air dryer. My wife had also specifically noted on the reservation that we were celebrating my birthday. There was no acknowledgment until she went and reminded the staff herself. They eventually brought something out, which I appreciated, but by that point it felt more like an afterthought. Even getting the bill at the end was difficult. We were left waiting and eventually had to track someone down just so we could pay. There were definitely some good moments, the Brazilian limeade, cinnamon pineapple, Brazilian cheese bread, mashed potatoes, some of the meats, and several helpful meat servers, but for a birthday dinner costing us well over $200, I expected much better service, cleanliness, attention to our dietary request, and overall hospitality. Unfortunately, this was not the birthday dinner we were hoping for.

Bavel had been hyped up to me not only by the population of Los Angeles, but also by my two foodie…read morefriends who said this was their favorite restaurant. I heard Bavel is the sister restaurant to Bestia, so I didn't know what to expect because I thought Bestia was overhyped in the sense that it's good but not "THE best restaurant in LA". I can see why so many people love this restaurant. It is not only creatively distinct from the commonly available Italian, Japanese, or Korea restaurants, it also does a great job at the food. Often times I find myself craving something new, something different, something delicious, and Bavel delivered on those fronts. For the dress code - this is LA. And this place is where people like to have fun, go out, socialize, eat good food. As in, people are coming dressed up here. That being said, certain dishes definitely stood out from the crowd, while others were a bit of a let down. Quail - 9/10 absolutely amazing. I've had quail cooked Vietnamese style and quail cooked french style. Bavel's style of quail had tons of spices that create a nice new flavor I've never had with quail before. Hummus Masabacha - 8/10 - I normally don't like hummus, and I enjoyed this hummus. Hummus Duck Nduja - 8/10 Malawach - 6/10 - The crispy bread is what you expect of crispy bread. The creme fraiche and strawberry zhoug just did not pair well with the egg together with the malawach. I've never had a dish like this before so I don't know how it's supposed to be. Oyster Mushroom Kebab 7/10 - it's okay. We were told it would taste like a steak, which I agree it did have the same season as a steak. It was still oyster mushroom. It was good but not outstanding. Baked Alaska 8/10 - I normally don't like to order ice cream for dessert, but this baked alaska was delicious and a creative twist on the baked alaska. I enjoyed every bite. I'd love to go back to try other dishes. I would get the quail again and skip the other dishes so I can new dishes. I would recommend the baked alaska for those who have not had it before.

Finally made the reservation to the LA restaurant that has been recommended everywhere on my social…read moremedia. Reservation was pretty easy to make. We went on a Sunday at 5.15pm and was seated by the chef counter area. It was only 2 of us so I wanted to make sure we ordered enough food but not too too much. Reading through the reviews, I ended up ordering the hummus duck nduja, oyster mushroom kebab, grilled prawn, and the lamb neck shawarma. First of all this restaurant seems more on the fancier side, but I appreciate that the vibe is still pretty casual and not pretentious. Even when serving the dishes, the server told us that some dishes are recommended to be enjoyed by hands. I really enjoyed the service. They served the plates in a pretty good pace, so I had plenty of time to enjoy each of them. First was the hummus duck nduja that was served with 2 bread that were freshly made. The bread was so fluffy and it went really well with the hummus. Very good appetizer. Second was the mushroom kebab. This might be my favorite plate of all. It really tasted like something else other than mushroom. It's that good. It has nice texture and flavor. Third was the grilled prawn and this one was recommended to be enjoyed by hands. It can be quite messy, but oh man it's so flavorful. I kinda wish it came with rice haha cos it's pretty rich. Very yummy. The cucumber salad that came with it was refreshing as well. The last but not least was the lamb neck shawarma. It's so so good and falls off the bone. My bf said this was his favorite. It came with bread, although again I kinda wish it came with rice! Haha but that's just cos I'm more of a rice girly. I was already full so we take it to go. Everything was so delicious and service was great. Definitely will come back again to try other dishes. Parking was difficult so we ended up using vallet for $15. Edit to add: we just enjoyed the leftover lamb the night after, and OMG it's soooooo good! I didn't do justice on my review at the restaurant cos I was already full by the time they served the lamb. Will definitely be dreaming of that lamb now..

Such a good spot! Our go to place after a night out, definitely love their shawarmas.read more

I came here mostly for the shawarma but ended up loving the manti too. The shawarma was really…read moreflavorful and fresh, with juicy meat and a good balance of ingredients instead of being overloaded with sauce. The manti were probably my favorite part though -- soft, comforting, and tasting much more homemade than I expected. It felt like the kind of food that's simple but genuinely satisfying. The atmosphere was relaxed and casual, and the portions were good for the price. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I want something filling and flavorful without overcomplicating it

Mr. Kim cooked our food. He is so friendly! We had a wonderful time. The food was amazing!! Love…read morethe soup, marinated galbi, pork belly and brisket!! Kim chi is great! Overall, thanks to Mr. Kim! We will be back!

Everything was Amazing! Food is great!!! Service is fantastic, beautiful inside. Defenitly recommendread more

My wife and I were just walking through LA Live and received word from a hostess that it was buy…read moreone get one happy hour. So of course we jumped on it. I ordered the Blood In, Blood Out and my wife ordered the Hispanic! At the Disco. Both drinks were amazing. We also ordered an appetizer of their Smoked Hatch Chili Queso which was delicious in every conceivable way. Additionally, the hostess we first talked to and our waiter were both outstanding. A++ service here. We're definitely going to come back next time we're in the area.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!…read more When the employee lured us in, she said to go to the counter inside and wait for someone to seat us. There were several employees that saw us just standing there, but we still waited there for 5 mins before someone told the girl from outside to take us to our table. We were finally seated. Then guy who told the girl to seat us was just standing around d chit chatting with another employees for about 15 minutes before he even came to our table. He never even introduce himself. He just took our order. Another 20 mins came by before our food was served. OUR FOOD WAS ROOM TEMPERATURE. Short Rib was ok. The macaroni was stale and OLD! It was dry and not fresh! We asked for extra BBQ sauce and that didn't arrive for another 15 mins. We had to wave down another employee to try to get the sauce to us. I wouldn't recommend this place! Horrible service. Didn't even come around to see if we needed anything or if everything was good or not. We came here around 1:30pm on 3/16. The restroom was also out of paper towels and soap from the soda dispenser. Poor quality food! Glad I tried it, so I know to not come back again!