Wow I could eat here everyday!!! The food is phenomenal, the service with Eric was top notch (even…read morethough it was busy) and the patio was sooo cute. My go to order is the chicken shawarma plate with vermicelli rice, tabouleh, and spicy hummus. I also order the zaatar manoushe and make little Mediterranean tacos with all the above mentioned items and then dunked in garlic sauce. Make a reservation because it's always busy but so worth it!! Looking forward to trying brunch for the shakahuka

The food is amazing! The best dessert, too! Our server…read moreAnnie, gave us a nice run through on the favorites! 2 thumbs up for her! Thank you, Annie!

I loved my experience at open sesame. Starting off strong with the food. It's divine and I really…read morelove that not only is it tasty but after I eat it I don't feel slow and sluggish. Which indicates to me they use good ingredients and put some love into the food. The service is amazing and everyone is sweet and accommodating. I really like the ambiance as well. The environment is very welcoming not only do I like ordering out but sitting in this restaurant to eat is great as well. Thank you for the wonderful food open sesame :).

Absolutely incredible order from start to finish…read more * The hummus was smooth, fresh, and perfectly seasoned * Yogurt cucumber dip was super refreshing and balanced * Labne was rich, creamy, and next level * Falafel patties were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor * Baba ghannouj had that perfect smoky depth * Marinated olives were the perfect finishing touch Everything tasted fresh, high quality, and made with care Huge shoutout to the team working on Easter... you guys are absolutely killing it and it shows in every bite

4.5 stars, I will round up. Although Alibaba is fast casual, it serves up tasty food with generous…read moreportions at affordable prices. The interior is spacious for dine-in and parking in the lot is easy. We had an extremely friendly and helpful employee during our visit which made the experience even better. They have lunch specials for dine-in from 11AM-3PM on weekdays for $10.99 + tax, which is salad, rice, or 1/2 rice + 1/2 salad paired with one meat skewer (chicken, beef steak, or ground beef, or can pay $2 more for salmon or lamb). In addition to a salmon lunch special, we also ordered a standard plate, which comes with hummus and pita plus two meat choices (I opted for grilled chicken and ground beef skewers). I was surprised at how juicy and flavorful the chicken was, and the ground beef was well seasoned too. The salad had a nice tart and spicy vinaigrette, and the pita was piping hot. I love when food is served super hot! We also got a small side of baba ghanoush plus tahini, tzatziki, garlic, and hot sauces. We ordered 6 stuffed grape leaves (served warm), plus 2 pistachio baklava and the saffron pistachio ice cream as well. Everything was super tasty and I felt like the portion sizes were very generous with prices not too high. Overall, we left stuffed and I was impressed by Alibaba!

Mediterranean is my favorite type of food and Alibaba is no exception…read more I ordered the chicken shawarma plate, which came packed with rice, hummus, a side salad, and pita. Their team was also kind enough to offer a few sides of garlic sauce - so good! Love their quick and easy parking lot. The whole restaurant is so easily accessible, it's an great option for a nice/healthy dinner on a busy day. I'll most definitely be returning to explore their lunchtime menu offerings. The main downside is that they're plating is a little smaller than competitors. I find that leftovers is one of the best parts of ordering Mediterranean.

I don't know how I didn't know about this place until recently, but I am obsessed. The Turkish…read morechicken kebab plate with zareshk rice topping is so freaking good. Really cute little space and everyone I've interacted with there has been super nice!

Do Not Order EGGPLANT BORANI . Wow. Should have sent it…read moreback. I tasted cold canned tomato sauce served in a plastic white 4 ounce bowl with a 2 inch piece of boiled eggplant for appearance served with stale cardboard bread. $10

Best Greek restaurant! I lovingly enjoy this restaurant. The food is authentic and traditional…read more The staff is amazing. The location is so much fun. The ambiance transports you to a cafe in Greece. I recently took my family to this restaurant after enjoying Disney on Ice. We all thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Looking forward to coming back again soon. Great date night/family time kind of place. Parking has never been an issue (paid lot, meters, free neighborhood street parking).

3.5/5 stars We…read moreordered the kabob chicken plate. The salad was good. Nice soury but not too tangy taste. The chicken was okay, but it felt like it was missing that taste and flavor you usually have when eating Mediterranean food. The rice was a little bit salty... The pita bread when microwaved was soft. Probably one of the softest pita needs I had thus far. The tzatziki sauce for the pita bread was really good and we used the leftovers by pairing it with some crackers so it's not a waste. (no pics)

I finally ordered from The Green Olive after my boyfriend had it catered at work and came home…read moreraving about it. The Beef Kabob was soooo good and such a huge portion. The meat is so tender and juicy. The garlic paste is absolutely chefs kiss. A must order with your meal! Meals here are definitely worth the price you pay. I will absolutely be ordering again!

Beware of all the upcharges they might charge you. Read your receipt! I feel like they are totally…read moretaking advantage! We ordered 2 plates of underwhelming overcooked lunch plates. Kafta Kabob was overcooked and dry. Chicken Kabob was very dry and tough. Salmon Kabobs were too well done but decent. Their garlic sauce only have a light hint of garlic flavor to it. The best part of the meal was the rice and hummus. We realized all the upcharges were added to our bill. We asked for an ONE extra pita bread, they charged $1.00. They only gave us 1 garlic sauce and I asked for another one because we ordered 2 plates. They charged me an extra 75 cents because one of these combo plates doesn't include garlic sauce. Uhm... ok. Apparently only 1 plate can have a garlic sauce. What kind of logic is that?! They both are Mediterranean plates with rice and hummus! 75 cents extra for a tiny garlic sauce. Custom charge of $3.00 was added to our $24 combo plates because I substitute the beef for another salmon Kabob. The other Kabob was a chicken. A takeout order, they charges 15 cents for a paper bag. Kafta Kebab plate $18.99 Mixed Grill Combo $23.99 Single pita bread $1.00 Custom Charge $3.00 Garlic Paste 0.75 PAPERBAG FEE 0.15 Credit card surcharge of 3% is added to the bill. The bill came out to be $55 for a takeout meal that's inside and behind a liquor store. All the highlighted upcharges on the receipt (see picture) that other restaurants does not charges. This is just taking advantage of your customer. Next time, I'll enjoy a nice sit down meal at a Mediterranean restaurant down the street with those prices. So underwhelming and disappointed. I know times are tough. I'm sure that $20 plus dollars you charge for a plate of food already made the business some profit already. It's tough for the customers as well, but taking advantage like this, I will never come back again which is too bad because my office is near and we would of made this our regular place to grab lunch. In honesty, it's not the extra few dollars that matter, it's the principle.

This is a beautiful location within the LBX center--but not in the busiest hub, so it was a little…read moremore relaxing. It's nicely decorated, and the weather was perfect for us to enjoy dinner on the outside patio. We enjoyed the food, though it's Persian oriented, so different from the more Greek-type Mediterranean food we're used to. The lamb kebabs had a sweeter spice, and the pilaf was definitely different, with both sweet and savory flavors. My husband's salmon pasta was very good, with large, tender chunks of salmon. Portions are generous, and it's nice to have both salad and rice included.

I recently visited Panini Kabob Grill and had a great experience. The food was fresh, flavorful,…read moreand well-seasoned. Everything tasted like it was made with real, quality ingredients. The place is clean, the service is friendly, and the portions are generous for the price. I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back again. If you're looking for good Mediterranean/Middle Eastern-style food, this place is worth trying!

Such a great find, this place has amazing food & service. My wife and I went here after an event…read morenearby. The experience surpassed our expectations, highly recommend this place if you're looking for great Mediterranean food in LB. Thanks and we'll be back!

The one thing about Mediterranean food is that it is almost always possible to share across the…read moretable, giving everyone the chance to try different things. We did that very thing, ordering three appetizers: hummus platter, garlic potatoes, and zahrah (cauliflower). It was all delicious and filling. Staff was amazing. We originally had a two-top table, but belatedly found we had a 3rd person coming. No sweat! They moved us without complaint, and they still got our food to us pronto! Nice seating booth inside and out. My only complaint: I ordered a salted yogurt drink, understanding it was made in-house. It ended up being a commercial variety, served in the bottle. But they promised that they would be making their own in the future. I should also note: Taboon is incredibly close to Fingerprints music (just around the corner). If you're there for an event, or just shopping, pop by before or after. You won't be disappointed!

if you don't like zankou, we not cool lol…read more But for real, this is definitely top 5 mediterranean food in my books and we talking bout a chain. not a big chain and local to southern california, food here is amazing. Can never go wrong with any of the kabobs. My gf and I love to share the combo kabob. Portion is good for two. Falafel is also great here. Don't forget to add the harissa and toum to your meats, extra flavor!!!

My first time trying it I pass by it so often…read more Portion size is huge and they also have rotisserie chicken. It was a bit salty for me. A lot of food for the price. I ordered me a large tub of hummus to take home also. Seems my favorite food choice lately is Mediterranean food. Will come back try other items. The workers were nice.

Food/Drink 5/5: Their pork gyro plate is my absolute favorite! We got one with rice (pictured) and…read morethe other with fries which were surprisingly good. Their salad, specifically the dressing, and veggie kabob are both great considering they're just sides added on to the meal! Service 5/5: Called ahead and were told it'd be ready in about 10 min, and sure enough when we drove over it was all packed and ready to go. Price $$: Decent price, great quality!

OMG!!!!!!! This place was mentioned in a facebook group Im in ' Long Beach Food Scene' I quickly…read morebookmarked it after I saw the reviews. My son & I wanting something new for lunch came here. We looked over the menu and decided on the lamb gyro plate. My son was considering getting his own plate but decided on sharing. The staff is very friendly & welcoming. We ordered at the counter found a seat & our food was brought to us. My son mentioned to me we should have gotten the dips so we could try them all. My son went back & ordered the dips with pita bread. When our food came out, I was so glad that we didn't order 2 plates. There was more than enough to share. The food was so good & the dips were amazing. Fire feta and tzatziki were my favorites. The gyro was perfect. This is a great local option and great business to support. The parking lot is small so parking can be challenging if going during a busy time. The service was great and employees were all very friendly. They checked on us several times. I will definitely be back. I actually can't wait.