Nicks Paradise Cafe

Got the beef lula skewer & chicken breast skewer. It also came w a pita bread which was a pleasant…read moresurprise. Inside is very cozy and well lit. I didnt know rosemead had a mediterranean spot, and randomly stumbled across this spot. Both items were seasoned so well but I might be biased since i love Mediterranean food. I will forsure be coming back again. :) I also called for take out and it was an easy process - was informed it would be ready in 20 and the food was ready as I came! They take apple pay ~

Heard about this place from a colleague who raved about it - so, my team and I decided to celebrate…read morea work anniversary lunch there. Overall, the food was amazing! I had the chicken lula plate; incredibly flavorful and excellent portion size. The tomato/cucumber/feta salad was great, and the hummus and garlic sauce were delicious too. There were a few things that are leading me to give 4 stars instead of 5. There were 6 of us, and we arrived around 11:30am - we were the only people until close to noon. So we were all surprised it took almost 30 min to get our lunch. One of the orders got mixed up, and we were also told we'd get complementary garlic sauce and hummus but we're still charged for it. It was also a *very* hot and humid day in SoCal - there was even a thunderstorm while we were there - and the little restaurant was getting so hot. Can't imagine how the chefs were dealing with the heat. Anyways, ultimately we really did enjoy this restaurant and all agreed we would definitely be ordering from here again as take-out place when we have work lunches but may not have time to all go out to eat.

Salmon Plate

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Lamb Chops

John's Kabob

3.7(855 reviews)

2.3 mi

I've driven past John's Kabob on Atlantic Blvd many times and finally decided to give it a try when…read moreI needed an early lunch. The fact that they open at 10:00 AM is a huge plus compared to other local spots that don't open until 11:00. I ordered the Chicken Kabob ($19.99) via DoorDash. The order arrived exactly as advertised, and I appreciated that they included utensils, which is becoming a rarity these days. The meal includes two skewers of chicken with two sides; I chose rice and hummus. It would be great if they offered an option to add a side salad, as that was missing from the menu. Regarding the food, the chicken was well-seasoned, and the pita was served warm and soft. The garlic sauce was solid, and the rice was nice and moist--even with the addition of noodles, which was a unique touch I didn't mind. The hummus was a bit oily, likely from the travel, but the flavor was still good. My only real complaint was the peppers on the kabob; they didn't taste fresh and had an unpleasant burnt flavor. Overall, it was a solid meal and a good reminder not to judge a book by its cover. I'd definitely be open to ordering from here again.

We dined in at John's Kabob for lunch today, and we tried their combo plates that we can choose any…read moretwo meats (Chicken, Beef, Gyro, Kafta, Shrimp, or Lamb) with the choices of two sides. (Salad, Fries, Rice, Hummus, or Veggies). We ordered the following combo plates: 1. Two meat combo plate (chicken & beef), with fries and salad as sides. 2. Two meat combo plate (Beef & Kafta), with fries and rice. 3. Two meat combo plate (Beef & Lamb), with fries and rice. 4. Two fountain drinks Most of the people got to-go at this restaurant, so it was pretty empty when we dined in; however, they were very busy because they had so many to-go orders. Our food came in about 15 minutes later. Our orders also came with pita bread and yogurt. The pita bread was soft and perfect to dip in the Greek yogurt. I liked my beef Kabob; it was very flavorful. But the meat quality of beef and chicken was not very tender; they were a bit chewy. The Kafta was a Mediterranean dish consisting of ground meat; this one was ground beef. It was not bad. The fries and rice were also good. Make sure to order your food earlier because you may need to wait for a while. The service was friendly. The cashier was very helpful; she helped us to refill our drinks and also followed up on my fries that they forgot earlier.

Baklava

So dry... Not like the juicy chicken I used to have here or at their 2nd location.

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Menu (Nov 2023)

Golden Skewer

4.2(300 reviews)

0.9 mi

Stopped by here for lunch and had a wonderful experience! Evan was super friendly and helped…read morerecommend items for my plant based diet. The hummus was very creamy and flavorful, the dolmas tasted very authentic

This place looks fancy. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. There's a bar, a party room…read morein the back, and Everyone here is super nice. But anyways, I got their appetizers sampler for 2 with falafel, sarma, and, cucumber yogurt and combo plate with chicken and filet to try. They even gave me this drink but I don't drink so let someone else have it. Was pretty and cool to hold tho. The falafel had a strong bell peppery flaves with a crumbly interior and crispity crunchity exterior. The sarma was filled with a tangy herby umami tart tomato rice which was wrapped in a fibrous grape leaf. The cucumber yogurt was chunky, dilly, and refreshing and paired really well with the crispity crunchity fried pita chips and bread. The combo plate came with bulgur rice which reminded me of oatmeal but in rice form, juicy grilled tomato and pepper, tender, meaty and perfectly cooked filet cubes and juicy and savory chicken thigh chunks with some Sweet crunchy onions. Overall this place is pretty good. Appetizer sampler for 2 $13 Combo plate $25

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Wahib's Mediterranean Express

4.5(171 reviews)

5.4 mi

10/10 I would recommend Got the combo plate with lule…read morekobedah ( kebab) and chicken Superior quality Great customer service We also got the garlic fried that was so different with actual garlic not powder Falafel wrap was good too Overall great spot inside the market

I recently went to Blossom for lunch a couple days ago, and I decided to try their new bowl item…read morethat they had. It's sorta like chipotle, and made fresh to order. Anyway I got the chicken bowl, and it was very delicious. Ingredients were fresh, garlic paste and garlic tahini fit the bowl well, and the portions were solid in size. I really liked the new addition and it's a reliable option if one doesn't feel like getting the plate.

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Chicken Kebob Plate

Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine

4.4(819 reviews)

3.7 mi

This food is soooo good. And the service is personal and top of the chart:(…read moreTo think we have driven past for years and years and missed out on such amazing food until yesterday We had the lamb stew that is served atop flat noodles and the samsas. So good. The food amazing.

Finishing a review I started but never really completed... It's gonna be a short one!…read more This place is really good. The ambiance is so-so, and you will probably not recognize anything on the menu. At least, we didn't. But we ordered a few things and they were all pretty great. The kid is off in college and I am single again so I don't eat out as often... But I'll definitely go back.

Inside

Lamb Kebab: Succulent grilled lamb chunks

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Sofreh

4.6(1.1k reviews)

1.6 mi

Was coming back home from work in deep LA. Traffic was horrible so stop at this place randomly for…read morea bite. Boy was it soooooooo GOOD!! Food was delicious and fresh. Staff were super friendly! Patio outside was really nice. The only downside is that there is no bathroom and you have to walk pretty far to get to one. Also it's in a slightly sketchy area. But everything else was pretty darn good!

This place is in East LA, unfortunately the smell outside was rancid because of the Lineage rotting…read moremeat problem in Boyle Heights. The service was great and the food was decent for its price. My hubby and I ate outside and got to see what looked like a car chase, it was nuts! The server came by as we were shocked to see so many cops speeding by and the helicopter and said, "just another day in the hood " oh my... Besides the hectic location and the gross smell from Lineage the food and service was great.

Seating area

Chicken Shish Kabob

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Greek Fries

Miras Grill

4.4(289 reviews)

3.5 mi

This is a family run restaurant that has delicious food. The owner is really very friendly and fun…read moreto talk to. The food was delicious! I had the lamb kabobs that was truly delicious! Everyone loved their meals. The ambience is very nice and welcoming, the interior is simple but nicely decorated. The Persian tea has free refills. We will definitely be back.

I just discovered this hidden gem in Pico Rivera. If you are craving for an authentic Persian…read morecuisine you don't have to drive to Glendale or the San Fernando Valley. I love their Bagali Polo and Ghormeh Sabzi.

Interior and the owner.

Bagali Polo

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CAVA

4.2(715 reviews)

6.0 mi

BEST DAMN SERVICE IN TOWN. Honestly tho the employees here are great. Great energy and just overall…read moregreat people.

Always a great time... good food And good vibes…read more Great service you will never be disappointed

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Anna's Cafe

4.4(247 reviews)

0.3 mi

Flavorful. Bomb. Amazing food. This fulfills my kebab craving very nicely. I love the rice as well…read more Food: 4.5/5 Price: 4/5 Experience: 4.5/5

Came in a bit after 5, it was quiet and not busy…read more I ordered the Beverly combo to share with the hubs. Ordered the meat lovers pizza and fries for the kids. Food came out not 10 minutes later, hot & delicious. The portions are great, enough to share for our family of 4. The restaurant is clean and the temperature was cool (on a 90F day). The big windows are great for people/car watching while you enjoy your meal. The selection of food is amazing, very varied. The selection of soft drinks is great too, we were pleasantly surprised to see stubborn soda cherry creme, our favorite. If we didn't live 30 min away, we'd probably be regulars.

Interior

Beef wrap juicy beef

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Zankou Chicken

3.3(621 reviews)

1.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Zankou Chicken is always great. This is a new one for us and we love it. The place is very clean…read moreand well maintained. Parking is easy and free. The prices are sofair for what you get. The seating is comfortable. The service is fast and super friendly. You will like them. The food is always good and it is always fresh. Their fried chicken and salads are always great. We also love the garlic paste they use here. The Chicken tarna plate is so good. You will also love their rice and their beef Shawarma plates. The sides are great, especially the vegetable ones. A vegan can get a good meal here as can a vegetarian. But we love the chicken and keep coming back for more. You have to have their pita bread. It is great. You can stuff some chicken into it or just eat it. You will love it.

Very disappointing experience, especially compared to the Zankou Chicken locations I've personally…read morebeen to in Downtown LA, Long Beach, and Glendale. This location does not compare. The food was tasteless, the chicken was undercooked, and the tomatoes in the garden salad tasted spoiled. The garlic sauce was sour and tasted nothing like the garlic sauce I'm used to from Zankou. The turnips also had a very funky taste. I've been to several Zankou locations, and unfortunately, this privately owned location was nothing like the others I've experienced. If you're craving Zankou, I would recommend making the extra drive to one of the other locations. It's worth it.

Are famous golden rotisserie Zankou chickens

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Belen T.

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6 years ago

This is one of my favorite spots to go. It has variety of food to choose. Food hits the spot. I will definitely recommend.

Patrick K.

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7 years ago

Excellent food at an awesome price. On top of that, excellent service! Would recommend to anyone.

Norma V.

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8

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12 years ago

I love this place! Chicken Delight Sandwhich is the very best!

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