NoHo Cafe is one of those hidden gems that keeps me coming back. The service is always amazing, and the food is absolutely out of this world. Every bite is packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The funny part is it's right next to a busy car wash, so [[HIGHLIGHT]]it can get pretty loud. But honestly, once the food hits the table, you forget all about the noise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's so good that everyone at the table just goes quiet and enjoys the meal. That's how you know it's something special. I'll definitely be back again and again. read more

It has been 3 years since my initial review for this place and after eating here again with my son, I decided it's time to update it. This is still a 5 star establishment with delicious food and great service! I have ordered from here several times in the last 3 years but an update was long overdue. I ate the Lord Combination Plate that comes with Chicken Thigh Shish Kabob and Beef Shish Kabob, along with rice, salad, hummus and pita bread. I opted for the roasted tomatoes at an extra cost as well. My son had the Mix Luleh Combo Plate that also comes with one skewer each of beef and chicken along with the same sides. Absolutely delicious, FRESH, great quality meats and ingredients! Good portions at a good price as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is clean and there is a cute indoor patio if you decide to dine-in[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]however this place is right next to a car wash and can get loud with the constant sounds of the cars drying as they exit the wash.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Keep that in mind if you decide to eat here, or you can pick up to-go like many others do. Highly recommend trying this local business the next time you need your kabob fix. read more

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The cashier was very nice and explained the menu very well. The food was delicious and great quality. I got the soltani kebab. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The parking lot is not comfortable and the noise of carwash by the side is very loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

NoHo Cafe - Sitting area - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]NoHo Cafe is a quaint little diner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They offer counter service and it seems they largely serve to go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While they have some seating inside, the proximity to the car wash and the fact that their indoor seating had large gaps for air flow in the roof means that the quite loud car wash is ever present.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried the Lamb Kebob combo and found it delicious. The lamb was well seasoned and cooked and the rice and bread were great. I'm still giving this location a 4 because as a take out place this place is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However if I were rating it based on sitting down to eat, it would definitely be a 2 or 3. The sound of the car wash is just too loud to allow for an enjoyable eating experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food, loved the staff, the noise of the car wash is a bit irratating. read more

NoHo Cafe - Lamb Kebob - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

The Chicken Shawarma Plate was delicios! The chicken was juicy, the portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh

Myra was our server and she is wonderful. We had a gluten-free crowd. She made excellent suggestions. One of my favorite things was the salt and pepper shrimp. They used rice flour and it is absolutely delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the red on the corner with plenty of views of the traffic on the street food was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great will definitely be returning. read more

First off the food was great. I don't really have any complaints. The Lamb was seasoned well, but their salad was just alright. I substituted the rice for the fries, and got tzatziki instead of hummus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, one of the reasons why I am giving this spot a 3 star is because of the setting. It is placed right next to a car wash, so it is very loud and I would only see myself taking the food to go[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. In addition, I came with a sports team, so there was quite a few of us. We had everything all on one bill, and the lady who took my order didn't ask if I wanted the tomato and pepper. Later, we realized she charged us extra for that side. Some people from my party do remember her asking if they wanted the tomato/pepper, but she never specified it would cost extra, and they assumed it was part of the meal. At the end of the day, I was one of the many who weren't given a choice. If she had asked me from the start, I would've denied the extras anyways, even if it was free or came with the meal. I don't think I should have to pay for something I didn't order myself. I think if you are going to offer specific items to customers, you need to make sure you are specific about the charges/extra costs. read more

NoHo Cafe - Lamb Kabob Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Chicken breast kebob has no flavor. Shirazi salad is bland. Overpriced tiny portions. One and done.

Craving some Mediterranean food and decided to check this spot out. I ordered two noho plates, they bring a beef luleh, one steak skewer and a chicken skewer. It came with hummus, rice, salad, and roasted tomato/ jalapeño. The meats were very flavorful but out of the three the beef luleh was superior. The rice complemented the plate nicely. The hummus was an excellent addition and I enjoyed every bit of it. Next time I will probably just get a luleh plate! If you pay in cash you do get a free soda. A few notes on what made me drop a star, 1. No itemized receipt, paid $58 for two plates of food and saw her add a $3 charge as well as a $5 charge 2. The roasted pepper wasn't fully cooked & the salad dressing was thousand islands. 3. There's parking but it is right next to the car wash which can make it difficult during certain times of the day read more

NoHo Cafe - NoHo Special Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Another great experience, staff was very kind on this post rainy Christmas evening. Their internet was down but they still accommodated my payment method. Our mixed lule plates were juicy, gyro tasty, and chicken shwarma flavorful. Still eager to try the lentil soup. Until Next time! read more

THE MOST AMAZING KABOB I'VE EVER HAD ! Strongly recommend trying this joint ! Lovely people and DELICIOUS FOOD ! I think they should raise their prices because of the deliciousness ! read more

NoHo Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

The food and service from NoHo Cafe are both excellent, you will not be disappointed. When I was looking for a caterer for a family party NoHo Cafe was an easy choice. From my initial phone call, coming in to taste the food, and party day the owners there were so friendly and helpful. They had excellent options for catering and were willing to make adjustments to their offerings based on our preferences. All of our guests enjoyed and complimented the food. It was a hit! Whether it's for a weeknight dinner or feeding a large group of friends and family I will be choosing NoHo Cafe again and again. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is located directly next to the Car Wash.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a little bit drafty and you order from the counter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very large menu multiple items. Excellent selection. I ordered a Shawarma, which had good seasoning. It was way too salty. The salad had a slight chemical taste to it, but the dressing was good And the french fries were crisp. Service was five star, but the salting of the food dropped it down. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since the car wash was open and noise level was very high location was clean, however but I doubt I will be back because of the noise level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

NoHo Cafe - Interior - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Have you ever yearned to consume a Middle Eastern feast mere feet away from a car wash? Fill your tummy while the sounds of water jets and car vacuums rumble in the background? Watch soapy water trickle toward your dining area? I bet you do! Well, look no further my friend because Noho Café is at your service and ready to give you that dine and car wash experience! Gives a whole new meaning to drive-thru![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Okay, I'm obviously being facetious and bringing a bit of comedy to Yelp but it is no joke that Noho Café, a local, family-owned Middle Eastern eatery, does in fact reside practically on the lap of a car wash at the corner of Laurel Canyon/Oxnard. This is most definitely an 'interesting' choice to hold real estate so unless you are really into watching people clean cars; it is best to purchase takeout[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My date and I were searching for a quick bite in the area and he insisted the food was delicious (and also claims Yelp); so we did indeed dine-in the small, almost food-stand like restaurant. And let me tell you: it is loud and unusual! Not really the best ambiance, to say the least.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Despite this absence of atmosphere, I was curious to see if the food is as amazing as touted. Noho Café's menu consists of the usual fare: kabobs, schwarma, hummus, rice, gyro, salads, yada yada and so forth. My date and I were going to eat family-style and order two plates amd share it half-half and went with the Lamb Kabob plate (comes with rice, tatziki or hummus, side salad, pita- $17.99) which we substituted Cherry Rice - or so we thought: it was actually $5.99 extra and the Chicken Luleh Kabob Plate ($13.99). We also each ordered a canned soft drink that broke the wallet at almost $4 per can! YIKES! Our food arrived rather quickly (in takeout styrofoam containers) and we were starving to dig in. Unfortunately, I'm going to the outlier here because I have NO idea what all the raving reviews regarding the food are about. Did I eat at the wrong place?! The lamb kabob was decent and large chunks of meat but nothing to write home about. The salad was very poorly dressed with a tiny amount of red wine vinaigrette pooled under the greens and the hummus was some of the blandest hummus I've ever had: it was in dire need of both salt and acid. Even grocery store bought hummus in a container is better! The Chicken Luleh was also mediocre: not horrible but not exceptional with the same poor salad situation and tatziki that is just as monotone as the hummus with no flavor or salt and was almost like eating straight Greek yogurt.  The star of the show was the Cherry Rice - which although cost extra -was quite delicious with re-hydrated dried cherries in saffron rice. Overall though, this food was NOT it and not at all worth the $50 dollar check. There is way better Middle Eastern food available nearby for less cost. I do have to note that the customer service at Noho Café is exceptional even though the food is not. Eating at Noho Café is like eating at a Middle Eastern grandma's house. The women behind the counter/serving are SO kind and friendly and were very concerned with our view of the food and even offered a freebie sample of the crispy rice. Even though I was very uncomfortable with the car wash situation and not pleased with the food; these ladies are definitely pure puddles of love and are an absolute joy. There isn't much more to be said about Noho Café as it is simply a weird location and the food is subpar and overpriced for what it is making the positive Yelp reviews questionable. It is the lovely customer service that boosted my opinion from two to three stars. Noho Café isn't terrible but there are wayyyy better Middle Eastern choices in the immediate vicinity so unless you're about that car wash; this place can be skipped. Next! read more

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The Lentils soup was delicious! And the $6 lunch bowls we ordered were scrumptious, especially for the price. A bit of a language barrier which came across aggressive but the food made up for it! read more

NoHo Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I've driven past this cafe so many times and didn't even realize that there was a hidden gem there! Came in for lunch and was greeted by a sweet woman who took my order. It's definitely a mom and pops joint so you'll feel right at home immediately. I ordered the chicken shawarma with salad and the chicken didn't disappoint! It was tender and flavorful, just what I needed to satisfy my appetite. I do have to say that it's a small spot so there is no restrooms available for customers but if you're getting your car washed, you can use the one there and walk over. read more

NoHo Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Just came in there and ordered a chicken kabob and beef kabob combo, and a side of falafel.. She charged us $30, and asked if we wanted a roasted tomato and pepper for additional $2 and I said no because I've never heard of this ever and usually when u order a combo or plate it comes with it... Well that wasn't the worst part... what's worst is the food is not cooked all the way especially the chicken! I'm so disappointed but I'm glad I didn't order 2 plates like I intended on doing at first.. Me and my mom shared the plate but we can't eat it cus the chicken is raw still. Also the falafel is brown on the inside.... I'm half Egyptian so I know falafel is usually green in color. I'm not sure why it's brown inside. The rice has no flavor at all! Big time disappointed! The reviews fooled us! Check out the photos below read more

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First time ordering from here and it was solid middle eastern food. My order was delivered in a timely manner with napkins and utensils . Only negative : stingy on the pita bread, only one piece. For a $ 22 entree there should be 2. read more

NoHo Cafe - Combo Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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We decided to go try new place while in town, glad we came in. Great food and service with a smile. We will be coming back. Everything was perfect! We enjoyed our time having lunch together. read more

NoHo Cafe - First time here! And we lived it!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Food was so fresh and tasty. Best falafel I've ever had ever. Just the right amount of spice and smooth texture with perfect crisp. Service was attentive and very nice. Ordered gyro, vege garden plate, tzatziki, and the fresh Armenian cucumber parsley salad. Delightful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nearby car wash is loud - don't let that be a deterrent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Really enjoyed the food here! It's more of a place you'd take out from rather than dine in, especially cause it's located right adjacent to a car wash. It would also be great for catering for Mediterranean food. They serve mostly kebabs with all the typical fix ins - rice, pita bread, hummus, tzatziki. I got 1 chicken kebab and 1 steak kebob with rice, hummus, pita, and tzatziki. The chicken was juicy and so was the steak. Flavor was on point for both and the char marks from the grill were delicious. I really enjoyed the hummus and pita, they tasted classic. The tzatziki unfortunately didn't taste so great or flavorful but luckily I had some of my own at home. The store manager was friendly and the food came out quick. I do think they have some limited seating but again, more of a grab and go kindve spot. read more

NoHo Cafe - Chicken Shawarma Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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The perfect snack waiting for your car to be washed! I waited for my car and was welcomed with warm kindness ready to eat! The chicken is incredibly moist and flavorful. You can tell the authenticity by the flavor and moist meat. Which is truly a treasure in LA. Also prices really good! It's a hidden gem more should be going too!! read more

I was craving some Mediterranean food and this place is closest to the gym AND you have to love supporting mom & pop businesses. They are next to a loud car wash, but the service is great!! Gyro is my favorite so I had the gyro plate. The plate comes with rice or French fries, hummus or tzatziki, salad & pita bread. The dish was really good and I love the tzatziki sauce. read more

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What a great experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely cafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lovely food. Great service and great people. Would definitely recommend giving it a try 10/10 read more

The food here is was phenomenal! Soo good! The service from the two ladies here was great too. I would definitely come back for take out. It can get a little loud because it's next to a car wash but I didn't mind it at all. The food was so fresh and delicious that I didn't even care. read more

NoHo Cafe - Chicken Breast Kabob Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I've driven by this spot countless times and never really gave it any thought. Today, I was craving kebabs and this came up as one of the most highly rated places in the neighborhood, so we gave it a try. The good: -very nice woman who handed off my food that was ordered for pick up -excellent chicken breast! Flavorful and cooked well. The okay; -beef shish kebabs. Not bad, but nothing I'd order again. -Rice was fine -Pita was fine The not so good: -hummus - very water-y! -tzatziki - needed a hit of salt, but still felt bland and water-y -garlic sauce - skip it. somehow, still kind of bland! I'd give this place a 3.5 stars, but rounding up because of the friendly staff. I don't feel the need to go back, but wouldn't mind eating the chicken if someone else had ordered it. read more

Noho Cafe has excellent food and service. I've been ordering here for years on Uber Eats & finally decided to go in myself. The lady who attended us was so sweet and accommodating. I've tried a couple of the menu items and all have been great. read more

I love their Greek salad and grape leaves. I don't love that if you order on Grubhub, you don't have the option to add chicken to the salad. I rarely order it now bc using uber eats, where you can add chicken is expensive. A salad and grape leaves turns out to be 36 dollars. Not worth it often read more

Great service...but that's about it. The chicken shawarma was cubed pieces of bland chicken that tasted like chemicals. The garlic sauce and hummus had never seen salt or a blender before. The tzatziki looked like it's been sitting out all day. The salad had pieces of old brown lettuce. The pita wasn't even warm. These Yelp reviews are deceptive and untrustworthy. read more

I wanted to like this place so bad but it was a major fail. The chicken was dry and almost plasticky. The hummus was like a mayo texture and tasted weird. The rice tasted old and even after all that I tried to eat it BUT my second piece of chicken, all I tasted was fish! It even smelled like fish and I had to spit it out. Im so bummed because I had to throw the food away since it left me feeling sick to my stomach. Waste of money, I spent about $45. I'd never return. If you know real Mediterranean then you gotta know this ain't it. read more

The best food in the valley. And the lentil soup is absolutely amazing. Great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

2022.07-16_1730: So we used to live in closer to this spot when the car wash next door or attached to it was closed down. Then they remodeled and reopened the car wash, then opened this little spot. This was 2014! LOL Through the years, we would always see tons of reviews but would never see anyone dining in. Also, it's a very tiny restaurant and after COVID hit, you really won't have too much space to dine in. It's a small restaurant. We literally live five minutes from there so it's easier for us to just order, take away and eat at home! Wow. The food was delicious. We had gotten a side of the Cherry Rice, the Beef Luleh (Koobideh) and the Chicken Thigh Kabob Combo plates. Holy moly. It was delicious as all the reviews had said. The rice....delicious. They cooked the long grain rice perfectly. I had to get all of our food without tomatoes (allergy) so that's why my pictures are different than what you'd receive. Sorry, folks! I had the Chicken Thigh Kabob Combo plate and the chicken was incredibly moist and juicy!!! That was the most juicy chicken I've had in a very long time. Super flavorful. I will definitely order that again! Their Beef Luleh was exactly the same. Perfectly seasoned and mouth-watery juicy. We have just found a new restaurant, y'all!! We'll be back!! read more

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I went with my friend this morning and the Cheshire was nice. And the coffee was pretty good. And they were fast. Recommend

chicken shawarma is so so flavorful!! great service as well, does not take apple pay though so bring card/cash. will be coming back

It was the Persian New Year so we decided on Persian food for dinner. I remembered driving by Noho Cafe many times (and to be honest I didn't want to sit in Friday evening traffic to get food from farther away) and decided to give it a try. The cafe it is in a very small building in the parking lot of a car wash which gave me some pause. I called early in the day to put in my order for 6 people for that evening. A very professional and efficient woman answered the phone. She assured me that if I called a half hour before closing she would have everything ready. I was a bit wary because if she didn't come through we would be without dinner for the New Year but I had no other option. I did as she said and was so pleasantly surprised by the experience. First off everyone was beyond welcoming and inviting. I was greeted with much warmth. They had everything ready, packaged and together. I paid and they helped me carry the order to my car. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I didn't really pay much attention to the physical restaurant so can't say much about the ambiance but it was definitely clean and orderly at first glance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got home to a hungry group and I am very happy to say that the food was delicious, amazingly moist and flavorful, as good, if not better, than any of the more popular and fancier Persian restaurants. I am thrilled to have found them so close to home!! We were all very excited and are already planning our next meals. If you are in the mood for kebab don't hesitate to try Noho Cafe. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Delicious fresh middle eastern cuisine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It lacks charm in my opinion but the woman at the window smiled warmly and the service was prompt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I d recommend as good food especially if you re washing ur car next door read more

I don't do reviews but damn this place was bad. STAY AWAY! Don't let the stars fool you. Hummus was so watery and had a bad after taste like someone smoked when making it. Made me feel sick. I got the combo so both types of meat was dry. Salad dressing, just put salt, better flavor. - The lady I the front was nice, that's about it. If you don't want to get sick and save $23. STAY AWAY read more

Delicious and great service. They offer a beverage deal if you pay w/ cash so be mindful of that. I called in an order for pickup. Parking is limited. Hot or not? Beef koobideh(Luleh) plate: 10/10 bites includes 2 beef Koobideh, rice, Hummus, pita and grilled vegetables and salad. Delicious juicy meat, hummus & rice was tasty. Definitely a Hot spot for a tasty bite! Good quality lunch for a good price. read more

NoHo Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I used to live maybe 100 yards from here. The food is delicious and the people are wonderful. Do not hesitate to visit.

The food was tasty, satisfying, and plentiful, and the lady who cooked it up and put it all together was very accommodating and amiable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice enough little place which is pretty easy to find right on the corner of Laurel Canyon and Oxnard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She said it was okay to park anywhere out back even though there's a car wash quite close by, so that was helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She also said that at lunchtime it gets quite busy, so that's a heads up for you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Try the steak kebab and the chicken lula, or lule, if you prefer. Try the cooked tomato, too! It's all really good! read more