I highly recommend this place! The food has been consistently delicious, the portions are generous, and the service was friendly. We enjoyed their freshly grilled chicken, lamb, and steak kebabs with the tzatziki and summer salads, fresh lavash bread and delicious rice. They also cater and will provide large platters of fresh, Armenian food for your parties. We will definitely be back! read more

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Sam's Kebab is one of those spots you find once and keep going back to. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The meats are perfectly seasoned and grilled just right, tender on the inside with that slight char that makes every bite better. The rice is fluffy, the salads are crisp, and the sauces tie everything together beautifully. The garlic sauce especially stands out. It adds just the right kick without overpowering the dish. Service is friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has that comfortable neighborhood feel. You can tell they care about both the food and the people walking through the door. If you're craving quality Mediterranean food that hits every time, Sam's Kebab is a solid choice. Definitely worth the visit. read more

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We always pass by this place and it always smells so good so today we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did because they cook the meats fresh after you order. We got the lamb chops, beef lula and chicken lula plates. The presentation is nice, the salad was properly salted and aside from the meat, the rice is my favorite part, it was so delicious. The meats are pretty tender too. I would also like to say how nice the staff were! They gave us their house tomato sauce to try which was so delicious paired with their hummus. We're definitely coming back to try the other skewers they have! read more

Sam’s Kebab - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Do not come here .Food is horrible.We ordered kebab and samsa . Kebab is so dry and tasteless. Samsa has no taste also. Such a disappointment. Customer service is very poor. They're talking to you in aggressive manner, like doing you a favor. Also its very overpriced ,for the quality of food they are offering. 0 stars. read more

Do yourself a favor and do not come here. I was discriminated against and told that they don't upset EBT upfront. This was after I had already purchased something. We purchased 2 chicken Lula's and 1 Beef Lula. The food was also subpar for the price of $25 per plate average. After what happened I IMMEDIATELY got up and left. read more

Sam’s Kebab - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I love this place but today I was very dissatisfied when I called to place an order for pick up; a woman answered the phone and very rudely told me she was busy and to call back in 5 mins. I had just driven by and going down the street so I figured I'd order and pick up and it was not busy when I looked inside. Never had a problem here but her attitude has me not wanting to go back. I'm a regular and spend a lot of money here to get treated this way. read more

Warning! Lamb ikibir kebab priced at $27 is overpriced as the cubes of lamb are alternated with fat on the skewer. The lamb cubes were not uniform and small. There were maybe two ounces of edible meat after grilling. My mother had to eat a protein bar after the meal. read more

I've lived by this place for over a year and I always saw the guy barbecuing on the street and didn't know what to think of it. honestly, there's not a lot of great places around here, so today I took a chance and tried something new for lunch. I ordered the beef Lula I was told it was gonna take 20 minutes to make. At first this was a little shocking because I was so hungry, but then I realized that they're making it fresh and it's probably worth the wait. Boy was I right! Since I live nearby, I went home and walked my dogs and then came back to pick up my food, and devoured it, it was so juicy flavorful and fresh. And a huge portion, so it's well worth the money these days, this is typically what you would pay for some good quality. So all in all, I had a great experience and I will definitely come back.! read more

One of the best amazing Armenian barbecue! The meat is always fresh, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The flavors remind me of homemade Armenian cooking. Great service, friendly staff, and generous portions. And owner treats you like he's your uncle Sam lol really nice person recommended!!! read more

One of the best kebab places around. Excellent food , service, and cozy environment. My kebab go to!

Excellent bbq place, we order take out for the office regularly from this place, and they are just great.

Very good and tasty they located in Vannuys, California, on Victory Blvd, just west of Vannuys.

Great food great service ....... .... the food is made to order so give them a few minutes.

My friend was at this restaurant, eating with his mother and he was supposed to pick up food for me as well. He already purchased his food and was going up to purchase another Coca-Cola. He asked the cashier if he accepted Apple Pay. The cashier replied we don't accept EBT. My friend had already paid, he did not use EBT to pay nor did he ask about it. I will be going to a place that assigns worth based on looks or financial situation. read more

I always come here specifically when my family visits me. We order food to go or sometimes eat here. Yesterday on my birthday they were so warm and even provided a creatively plated long grain rice with a candle on it. I will give the thought ans gesture a 10. They played a birthday song and many of them sang as well. They plated our orders family style and the simplicity of it added a fair of warmth and a spirit of celebration. Thank you to Sam's management and employees for a genuine birthday gesture. I sure Will come back for more of your delicious food. And oh the couple who was with me yesterday are from Washington, DC who were just in town. Their daughter who is a doctor works at the white house and they told me they will be at your place when in town..Thanks again! read more

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Lately been going.to Van Nuys and l saw this guy grillling on the sidewalk and it smelled so good , that l decided to have lunch here , and believe it was sooooooo good ,all meats including pork ribs, beef, chicken ,lamb ,fish ,etc are grilled with charcoal , price not.bad for all the goodies that come on a wooden plate , it's a hole in the wall buy the food is just tasty , service is good too ,ambiance little music playing while you eat ! read more

Sam’s Kebab - Pork ribs plate ! - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Was there yesterday with my husband. Ordered two plates for ourselves, and two plates to go, but the whole family ran to the bathroom. In fact, my dad told me that tasted funky. I no longer trust their food quality. read more

Great food and great service! They grill outside , so it is some amazing flavors. Enjoy everything about this place.

We've been in search of a new kabob spot since original kabob factory shrunk down their portions. Sam's has great reviews and is much closer to home, so we finally tried it out and we were impressed! Everything tasted fresh and was seasoned well. My husband and I both got the beef shish kebab plate and the meat was tender and flavorful. Hummus was also on point. We also tried the potato skewers which was good, but nothing special. The only things I would charge are very minor: More lavash bread and swapping out that jalapeno for the more traditional Anaheim pepper. I'm sure jalapenos are just cheaper so that might be why. But the pepper is one of my favorite things about getting kebabs and I was missing it. Friendly staff. Clean dine-in area. Will definitely make this a regular spot for us! read more

The kebabs were really good, a street food experience with delicious flavors, the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The inside of the restaurant is kind of dull so my recommendation would be to do takeout instead. read more

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Lunch was exceptional. Rice was delicious. The fillet mignon was tender, truly cooked to perfection. I would recommend this to anybody who would like to try it out. read more

Great food! Everything is fresh and cooked in front of you. There is a wide selection of meat and salads. Special thanks for the excellent service. I will definitely return to this place. read more

I usually don't rate restaurants, but this place has the best Kebabs around!! Fresh ingredients, fresh salad, tender meats, amazing hummus. read more

Sam's Kebab is my absolute number one choice when I order for a special occasion! There is no doubt about the choice. It's a fantastic place to stop by and enjoy the authentic Armenian and Uzbek (special order only!) food! Great hospitality environment and friendly service! read more

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Best new find in LA. I was driving in the area and my kids saw a man coming kebabs on the sidewalk. They begged us to go there for lunch and I'm SO glad we did. Dining in is a whole experience and the food is exceptional. You order at the counter and they grab your skewers and cook them fresh. Then they display the food along with salads, dips and rice on long board planks and bring them to the table to be enjoyed family style. We LOVED it and have gone back twice. Our favorites: Filet shish kabob Ground beef kabob Sturgeon fish kabob Lamb chops Potatoes This is defiantly a Lovely hidden gem of a restaurant hidden. read more

I drive here from LA because it is the best restaurant of its kind. It's by far the best kebab and bbq I've had in a very long time. They grill it outside so it hits you fresh. I will never eat at any other kebab place again so long as this restaurant is open. Also, it's refreshing to have Armenian style rather than Arabic or Persian. All "Armenian" restaurants besides this one are actually Lebanese or Persian, whereas this one is just actual Armenian food. A lot of kebab places put the meat in an oven, which is horrible. They grill it as you order. Amazing. The best read more

Sam’s Kebab - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Don't bother going here. So rude. I saw them grillimg kabobs on the sidewalk and went inside to buy some. The guy behind the counter was yelling and belittling a disabled person witha a service animal. The customer was explaining that he a was a veteran and that he had an actual service animal, not an emotional support animal, and was showimg him some kind of photo id card. The disabled guy started to shake and the guy behind the counter started making fun of him and started to mock him in front of all of the other customers. Not only did he refuse him take out service but he kicked him out of the restaurant .I lwas mortified and left iimmediately. read more

So so good!! The meat quality is amazing the Lula kabob is so flavorful and juicy and the salad is fresh and amazing. Ordering the tzatziki on the side is a must! read more

Love it! So good. Delicious ! My fellow Armenians and non go check it out. Freshly made. Great service! read more

I love there food . A lot of Spaces for sitting. Staff are also friendly! And most importantly the food is delicios. Only bad thing is probably parking isnt the best but the place is worth it! read more

My wife and I were out shopping for cars and we decided to try something new. upon pulling up to the restaurant I saw some gentleman cooking meat out over charcoal and decided to try it out ( as I am a sucker for outdoor cooked food). I ordered the beef Lula kebab plate and she ordered the chicken Shawarma wrap. we are very very satisfied with our dishes. Very juicy and you can taste the freshness The only reason why I did not give this place a five star is I wish that they would serve the food on a proper plate with real utensils read more

Sam’s Kebab - Chicken shawarma wrap - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Tasty food, nice service, clear and beautiful place! I think you have to try this! This is the best food I've ever tried! I can't believe how this was tasty! I never thought I'd find somewhere that works like this! Good job, keep this way!!! Thank you!!! read more

Sam’s Kebab - Like that job!!! - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Great service! Delicious food! Always happy after lunch)) Friendly stuff! Highly recommended this place! read more

I CANNOT recommend this place enough! From the salads to the wraps to the kebab platters, everything is so delicious!! A great pick for lunch or dinner. I'm also considering getting catering from here. I'll definitely be back to Sam's Kebab by Beck Cuisine. read more

I had a great experience at Sam's Kebab last night. Sam's Kebab nails it on every level-delicious, authentic food, a welcoming atmosphere, and service that makes you feel like family. read more

Here is an example of a family feast served while you are here at the restaurant.. just simply delicious read more

Sam’s Kebab - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Great food and customer service! Their Filet Mignon Kebab was so delicious! Loved their rice and the salad. They have authentic food! Highly recommended! read more

Sam’s Kebab - Fillet Mignon Kebab with Armenian rice! Yummy! - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Absolutely never recommend to anyone. We ordered 1 lulea kebab and salmon kebab.... And 1 tea because I was freezing to death while we waited for the food, no heaters at all( inside of the actual restaurant) tea was bright after the food, almost cold))) very low quality tea, that never dissolved in that warm water...I never touched that tea. Still I was charged for it. The rice was dry and plain, they brought along with the rice and 2 pieces of meat and super dry salmon exact 2 pieces of grilled vegetables: one tomato and spicy pepper ...oh and tzatziki sauce. I took the salad from my my husband's plate... he got a bonus instead of tzatziki....if you want to be treated like in Soviet Union type of low quality service and food... this is the spot. First and last time here. The brake down of the receipt was not provided after we specifically asked for it. They told us: "you see the price on the screen? Go ahead and calculate it yourself " we left! read more

Sam’s Kebab - Tea - Armenian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Horrible service. I was told that they were closed by the guy grilling outside when it's barely 6pm. I guess if you're not Armenian, you're not welcomed. read more

Went to Sam's for the first time today... all I can say is yum! Food was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent, very friendly! Love how they cook the kebabs over charcoal out front. Restaurant was clean which is always good sign! Will definitely be back! read more