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    Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean

    4.5 (369 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    CHICKEN PLATE (To Go)
    Sandi T.

    I've never actually dined in here, I've always gotten their food delivered on Uber Eats. But the presentation is always great. The food is always wonderful. I love that they give you the garlic sauce and a chili sauce in the yellow chilies. I think it all really adds to the experience and I do love a little bit of spice. I've only had the chicken kebab plate the times that I have ordered and have never been disappointed. Even my 4 year old loves the food here. I recommend this place & would also love to try more things here as well.

    BEEF LUHLE (KOOBIDEH) TRAY (ONLY)
    Sheeny N.

    Came in on a Sunday afternoon and thankfully, it wasn't too busy! Ordered the Luhle Beef Plate (Koobideh) and Falafel and waited about 15 minutes for food to be ready since they make everything fresh. My thoughts on the food: - Pita Bread: thick and soft! I loved how it's a shareable size and was freshly baked. 10/10! - Falafel: so dry and the flavor was just bland... i liked the crispy outer layer but it just didn't stand out. Wasn't savory enough for me. 5/10 - Beef Plate: the beef skewer was so DRY... and the hummus and sauces provided didn't make it really complement it. Rice wasn't seasoned and cucumber salad was just okay. Overall, didn't hit the spot for me. 6/10 Parking is convenient! Street parking available and free. Very casual environment (paper plates) with lots of seating inside. Cashier was very kind.

    Missing one skewer as I couldn't wait to eat it smelled so good. Comes with 2.
    Wil L.

    Wow. Amazing food in this tiny mom and pop place. Owners are so friendly and the food is to die for. Got the Pops plate with steak and chicken and comes with buttered basmati rice and a cucumber tomato salad with a grilled jalapeño & Roma tomato. Also ordered the Luhle (Koobideh) beef plate and it came with 2 skewers. Both meals had creamy hummus and fluffy pita bread. We order in advance and told them our pick up time which turned out to be the best strategy as when we picked up, the place was full and with good reason. Run don't walk to Pops as this was undeniably one of the best meals in Alhambra

    Jessica W.

    中東料理,我覺得其實非常好吃,他們的口味比較注意一些,但是不過他們的烙餅,豆泥, 優格, 跟各類的串烤,都無可挑剔,肉烤起來真的想得很呢,這家的雞肉我自己覺得非常好吃,羊肉跟豬排也不差,不要看他們店小小一間,午餐期間忙碌得很,喜歡吃中東口味的,會喜歡這一家的

    Pop POP'S PLATE (Chicken & Beef)
    Monica G.

    First time here ! And wow !! Amazing ! The food was fresh and huge portions!!!! The customer service was out of this world! The cashier was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Made our experience here 10/10 and will definitely be returning because of the welcoming customer service. The interior was clean and actually full of customers. Highly recommend this location.

    Fanny S.

    I ordered their signature pop's plate to go, and the portion was huge. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the price was very reasonable. When I arrived to pick up my order it wasn't quite ready yet, so I had to wait a little, but the staff at the counter were very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is small but very clean, and it's clearly a popular spot with a steady flow of customers. Overall, a solid and satisfying takeout experience, definitely worth a try.

    MOM'S PLATE CHICKEN & LUHLE
    Sydney S.

    Ordered takeout from this spot since it's right on Main Street and super convenient. I went with the Mom's Plate, which comes with a chicken breast skewer and beef lule. Placing the order online was easy, and by the time I showed up about 20 to 30 minutes later, everything was ready to go. The restaurant had a solid lunch crowd but didn't feel packed, and there were still plenty of tables if you wanted to dine in. The portions are no joke! You get a generous spread of hummus, a big serving of basmati rice, and large, satisfying pieces of protein. Definitely feels like you're getting your money's worth. It also comes with a pita that was surprisingly puffy, which I wasn't used to, but it was soft, fresh, and really tasty. Overall, the portion size is pretty big. If you're eating solo, this is easily a meal now and leftovers later situation. You can add extra sides if you want, but honestly, there's already plenty on the plate. All in all, a solid spot and a great way to switch things up for lunch.

    POPS TRIO BEEF-LUHLE-CHICKEN POPS TRIO BEEF-LUHLE-CHICKEN half eaten
    Han L.

    The beef is the real star, the chicken is solid and luhle was okay. I happy with my overall experience here. I usually get takeout. The service is prompt and great local option. I would say this a good go to for a quick meal.

    GYRO PLATE and BEEF PLATE
    Cindy C.

    DELICIOUS!! My new go-to Mediterranean spot! We ordered the gyro plate and beef plate and both were beyond what we expected, so satisfying and flavorful! LOVE how many sauces it comes with and the variety of items. The best part was the pita bread... probably the best pita I've ever had - so warm, soft, and fluffy! Service was also great. Def will be back!

    Chris C.

    Wow, wasn't expecting it to be busy on a Tuesday just before 4pm. Pops is located on main next to sage bistro. Look for alondro hot wings. ( It's now awsom wings) They haven't change the signage. There's decent amount of parking behind the restaurant. I got the gyro plate all salad And Beef sharwma half half. For the price it's a hardy amount, I ate like 3/4th of it and was pretty full. I would have finished the whole thing but I didn't want to go into food coma during work

    Shrimp Kebab Plate - $17.99 (4/5) (i ate half of it already lol)
    Kelly T.

    I never tried this spot, but its on main street and one of the few Mediterranean food spots around. The food was pretty good, very big portions and was very filling. Customer service was below par and food took a long time to come out. FOOD: Price: Mid tier expensive $15-20 a plate Difference between a bowl (less expensive) and a plate is that the bowl does not come with the hummus or the salad. We subbed the hummus with tzatziki sauce bc i love that sauce. But the tzatziki tasted a bit heavy idk. Usually I can slurp it up but at Pop's, i dont really like it. I really liked how they put a lot of sauces on the side though. IDK what they are but they gave a lot of options. Shrimp Kebab Plate - $17.99 (4/5) They gave me salmon instead of shrimp. I mean its more expensive so thanks? BUT they gave me a shrimp kebab on the side. The salmon though was not very good. It was dry. The shrimp was also below mid. The salad was pretty good. Beef Kebab Plate - $19.99 (3/5) I mean it was alright at best. I think the sides really make up for the entire dish. VIBES: I MEANNN its alright. The interior wasnt anything special. They had plenty seating and was not busy at all. Parking is great as always. BUT the food took sooo long to come out. Like usually mediterranean you would think it would be fast bc usually they make it in front of you. I dont understand why it takes so long when there are no other customers. Even the small lil shrimp kebab that they gave us took so long that i damn near finished my plate. Food was a 4/5 but overall my experience here made it a 3/5.

    Hearty beef plate!
    Roni V.

    So happy to have a Mediterranean restaurant option in Alhambra. Simple dishra and so good! I've ordered from them twice in the same week because I wanted the fam to try it as well. The beef plate and chicken plate are both very tasty, both are nice large portions which come with buttery basmati rice, hummus, cucumber salad, pickled onions and a roasted tomato and jalapeño. The bread is also included with each plate and its so good and fluffy. Each time my order came out quick. Will def return to try other options in th future.

    Gyro bowl
    Helen H.

    Food was okay, I've had better. I tried the gyro bowl and the salad was fresh. It took a really long time to receive my food. I placed my order about a minute after my friend ordered, yet, it took over 20 minutes to prepare. My friend's order was prepared within five minutes. The sauces are not too flavorful and the gyro was greasy and thinly sliced but moist. Store is clean with loud music playing in the bathroom. This is good for small groups of 2-3 for dining in. Otherwise, it is more of a takeout place.

    Pop's plate !! Just delicious!!! Will defenetely come back!!

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    Food was great, the service was friendly and attentive. The location is sma and seating is very limited.

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    John's Kabob

    John's Kabob

    3.7(848 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    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.

    Food is delicious and customer service is amazing . I usually order a lot from Uber Eats but the…read morelast time I visit the restaurant with my wife and the owner was there very friendly and welcoming . But the must important part is the food . It's the best mediterránean food in Los Angeles don't doubt it . Give it try you will love it . My recommendations : Chicken kabobb Beef kabobb Extra garlic sauce

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

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    Cafe X2O, South Pasadena - Fattoush Salad

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    3.8(368 reviews)
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    Got takeout from here, so only commenting on the food and not the actual location…read more You get a LOT of food for a pretty reasonable price here, so more bang for your buck versus some other Mediterranean places that I've been to before. The flavors on the rice, chicken, and hummus that I got were decent, and worth the price, but definitely not the best that I've ever had. The salad dressing was a bit different and hard to stomach, but not terrible and it is nice that you get a salad with every plate order. Overall, can't complain and it's a good place if you want a lot of food, but make sure your own expectations are aligned

    Found parking fairly easy in the back of the restaurant. Very clean inside, you order at the…read morecounter, and sit anywhere you like. It was two other customers in the entire place. This mediterranean spot is more of a casual on the go type of place. The food was okay. I've eaten a lot of Mediterranean food spots and this place just didn't do it for me. The quality of the food was okay, and it just lacked a lot of flavor, it pretty much lacked flavor on all the food. Usually plates come with hummus and they said it an extra charge instead of automatically coming with it. The staff was very pleasant and no complaints with the service. It's not a bad place to go for something quick and fulfilling. I just prefer more taste when it comes to Mediterranean.

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    True Love Kitchen - Filet Mignon & Chicken Thigh Combo Plate

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    4.7(136 reviews)
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    First time trying True Love Kitchen and it's definitely a small, hole-in-the-wall spot but those…read moreare usually the best kind. The food did not disappoint. I ordered the chicken and beef lula plate, and it was delicious. The meat was juicy, and cooked just right. The portions were solid, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I also tried the garlic feta fries, but unfortunately those weren't for me. Would of preferred if they were tossed in fresh garlic. Definitely will back to try other dishes.

    If you're looking for a true hidden gem, True Love Kitchen absolutely delivers. It's the definition…read moreof a hole-in-the-wall spot that lets the food do all the talking--and the food speaks loudly. The pita alone sets the tone. It's thicker than your typical wrap, warm and pillowy with a flavor that stands on its own. You could honestly enjoy it plain, but dipping it into their hummus takes it to another level. The hummus is smooth, well-seasoned, and layered with flavor without being overwhelming. The salad brings the perfect contrast--fresh, crunchy, and bright without being overly tangy. It balances out the richer dishes beautifully. The rice deserves its own shoutout too: fluffy, fragrant, and generously garlicky in the best way possible. Every bite is packed with flavor. As for the proteins, the filet mignon is unbelievably tender--truly buttery soft and seasoned just right. The beef lule is just as impressive: juicy, savory, and cooked perfectly. You can tell care goes into every component on the plate. From top to bottom, everything tastes fresh, intentional, and satisfying. Don't let the humble exterior fool you--this place is easily five stars and absolutely worth coming back for.

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