Ambiance: it's a hidden gem located in a small alley in jewelry district in downtown, amble outdoor seating and indoor tables Service: very friendly and patient with questions, served water and food attentively Food: the kebab house serves Mediterranean food and their speciality here Manti Sini - **** Mediterranean ravioli, interesting presentation and crispy texture, tasted good with garlic yogurt and hot tomato sauce, recommend Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, it costs about $20~$25 per person read more

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Their hours were wrong. Went all the way other here and they were closed even though yelp said they were open. Annoying when businesses do this. Very inconsiderate of them. read more

Here's an honest review of the 3 plates I ordered using Uber Eats. I would give this place 3.5 stars but Yelp doesn't do half stars. The Adana / lule kebab was good. The hummus is good. The rice is plain but good. Side salad is good. The doner is bland and slightly dry. The fries are bland, dry, and unseasoned. Some salt would go a long way. Don't get fries here. The tzatziki like side sauce that comes on every plate needs some more salt. The cicak could use salt as well.. The filet was average/ a bit dry. With that being said I would eat the Adana plate again only and try the lahmacun next time around. read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - Lule Kebab Adana Doner Gyro Shish Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Go to spot the best in la!! Little whole in the wall wait is a while and not much service but worth it because the food is just so good

I went there for lunch. Its an interesting layout. I ordered a Lule kebab plate with salad and rice. The order was served very quickly, It was served with bread and hummus. The bread was served warm but oddly a bit dry, That was no concern once slathered with the hummus. The hummus was very good. The Lule was very tasty and rice was on point. A pepper is seved to add some spice. I'll have to try their other menu items. The only complaint is that they are not open for dinner. read more

I can't believe this vendor came from LA to December nights! The line for their food was the longest, so we decided to try their doner sandwiches since they had the beef cooked on a vertical rotisserie that looked so good. You need to pay first, then get in another line to get your order. We ordered two doner sandwiches, which came with a white sauce and veggies. It was smaller than I expected, but the beef was very flavorful and delicious! I had a craving for fries and initially wanted to get this topped with the beef, but thought it was too expensive ($14) for such a small side item. I'm sure they hiked up the pricing for this event because every other vendor's prices were extremely high as well. I'd still love to check out their restaurant on my next trip to LA though, to see other menu items they have to offer. read more

At the end of St. Vincent Court is a Turkish restaurant called Sevan Garden Kebab House. It looks like an unassuming place, but the food here is delicious. Everything is made-to-order so do not expect to get your food right away. Expect to wait between 10 to 20 minutes. However, pickup and delivery options are available, but the delivery minimum is $30. I always order one of the kebab meals, which is a lot of food that is easily shared with another person or split into two meals. Get the combination kebab platter if you want to try the different meats. The lamb chops are a solid option as well. The meal comes with salad, hummus, pita bread, and either white rice, bulgur pilaf, or french fries. Choose the bulgur pilaf. It is really good. If you order the iskender kebab, substitute the pita bread that the meat is topped on for french fries instead. Aside from the meals, there are also soups, salads, wraps, and a few other specialty items. There are also seafood and vegetarian options too. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. so this is a lunch option rather than a dinner option. If you are dining in, you order at the counter and then sit down. The interior of the restaurant is kept clean and simple, and the owners seem to be huge fans of some Turkish sports team since pictures and newspaper clippings are framed up along one of the walls. Overall, the staff members are pretty nice and helpful. They will explain the menu items and give recommendations if you need help deciding. There are plenty of food options in St. Vincent Court, but take walk down the alley to Sevan Garden. Sevan Garden is at the end of the alley, but it a short alley and therefore a short walk. Enjoy the walk though and the interesting architecture of the buildings too. It is a nice little escape from the hustle and bustle of DTLA, and the Mediterranean diet is supposed to be good for you. read more

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Finding anything close to Turkish Doner (shawarma, gyros, you name it) is impossible anywhere outside of Turkey itself. But craving it sooo bad have very few options so decided to order from here. The salad and hummus with the Doner was good; it arrived in about 20 minutes good too. The doner itself is decent. Again nothing close to Istanbul but will take it these days. Lots of rice and very little meat however for 19 bucks delivered, or else would order more frequently. I got full eating almost all the bread and rice. 3.5 stars rounding up to 4. Better portion of meat to rice for the price charged would make it 4-4.5 stars. read more

We initially visited this place during one of our visits to the jewelry district, and now when we're in the area we look forward to our meal here. It's definitely a hidden gem (literally) and the service can be very standoffish, but it's worth the flavors you get. My favorite has been the beef gyro plate that comes with a salad, humus, and rice. The chicken kabobs are also just as good. Their gyro wraps are TO DIE FOR. All in all, we'll continue to visit this place as it never disappoints. read more

As I continue to churn through the various Kebab spots in and around Downtown Los Angeles I'm finding that while kebab dishes are difficult to botch, they're equally difficult to really get right in a way that stands out from the rest. Sevan Garden Kebab House stands out on account of integrating Turkish inspired brown rice and shredded spit meat into the mix, but they don't quite stand out enough to claim a five-star crown. Shops of comparison for this review include: Sidewalk Grill: 5 Stars Corner Kabob: 3 Stars Shekarchi Restaurant: 4 Stars Dream Kabob House: 3 Stars Sultan Restaurant: 3 Stars Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean: 4 Stars 10e Restaurant: 4 Stars Tipsy Grill: 4 Stars Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Tucked away in what is a full cul-de-sac of kebab shops from all over the world in St. Vincent Court, Sevan Garden's atmosphere mirrors in many way the surrounding shops. Service is friendly but during peak hours can get a bit overwhelmed, so don't expect to be able to quickly get in and out. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? At $19.99, Sevan Garden Kebab House dishes up the most expensive Combination Plate I've had anywhere in Los Angeles apart from Tipsy Grill ($22.00). Of note is that my Combination Plate also came with a generous portion of hummus and pita bread, so only for that reason will I give a star here, but I think that Sevan Garden Kebab House knows that a penny over $20.00 is too much for virtually any kebab dish. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? There were a few things that stood out to me about Sevan Garden Kebab House. First and foremost, they offer Turkish-style shredded meats that they include with their combination plate, and these are the real highlight of the whole dish. Additionally, they offer a short-grain brown rice that was memorable even if I didn't quite prefer it to the light and fluffy white and yellow rice that you'll find at most kebab shops. From there the skewers here were good and the portions generous. Two Stars. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Sevan Garden is good, but Sidewalk Grill remains the king of kebab shops in my book. No Star. read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - Combination Plate: $19.99 - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love this hidden neck of the woods downtown. I've eaten at many of the spots on the block but never tried Sevan Kebab House. Today that changed. Went in and ordered. The staff is nice. The combination plate was a bit more expensive than I expected and I was caught by surprise but it was good as was the salad and humus appetizer. I'll certainly be back to try more dishes. Thanks Sevan. read more

Sevan is the ultimate powerhouse when it comes to Mediterranean food. I mean, the food might carry a hefty price tag, but believe me, the food speaks for itself how worth it is of it's price and the staff is so kind that you'll want to throw an extra tip in there as well. The place also carries that feeling of luxury so all in all, this is the place to treat yourself some good Mediterranean food for yourself and special someone as well. read more

Service was somewhat okay. Server took a little while to take our order. The chicken kabobs were on the dryer side but over all good was decent. read more

This place is excruciatingly slow. I sat down and it took them about 15 minutes to come take my order and bring me a water. I had the Doner wrap which was really really good. I absolutely loved it. Still waiting for someone to come out and give me my check so I can get back to work. I literally had to go inside and ask for it. Food 5 stars Service 1 star read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - Doner Wrap with salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Another great option at the St. Vincent Place/ Alley. Just like most of the restaurants in the alley, they serve Mediterranean food. Many menu items to select from with inside and outside sitting. I had the Doner plate (shwarma with brown rice) $10.99. Great quality and taste all around, and just the perfect portion size. If you have time, ask to play some of their table/board games. Why not, all the older men that chill here all day do it. Don't forget to get that Perrier to wash down theMediterranean goodness. read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - My meal - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After talking to the owner I wanted to change my reaction and rating. This place has some great middle eastern food in their menu, give them a try for sure! read more

This is the place if you want to eat real Mediterranean food Turkish Iskender kebab is delicious friendly and en expensive I would highly recommend this restaurant read more

Hands down MY FAR the absolute best Turkish food in L.A. I drove from Long Beach for this and it did not fail! Ambience is very festive of the South Turkish culture, very friendly staff and clean all around! 10/10 , this is one hidden Turkish gem everyone should be looking for, for sure ;-) read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - Lahmacun - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love kebab house .. In my area and so tasty I am a huge fan of this restaurant I don't even know how I don't have more reviews or they were not I did not discover them before but I'm so happy that I discovered them now specially because I'm from this area read more

If you're looking for old school Kebab's, look no further. Or, look all around you, because Sevan is located in a tiny little side-street of DTLA filled with greek food. The menu is large, the portions are large, the pace is languid. Unlike at the Olive Garden, when you're here, it really does feel like family. read more

Kindness and kindness, fresh dishes and delicious authentic taste of Turkish food. super clean and extreme care for COVID.... şiddetle tavsiye edilir read more

The worst doner 'sandwich' I've ever had. Ever. I can't find one nice thing to say about it. The meat was dry, lukewarm, tough, and utterly spice-less. The bread was somehow even drier while simultaneously being stale. Biting into it immediately made all saliva flee my mouth for greener pastures and the substance in my mouth turn to what felt like dust. Unfinishable. I got a hummus sandwich for my boyfriend, who proclaimed it 'salad sandwich'. I looked: yep, no hummus to be found! They just took their side salad - which they serve as a side to this very sandwich! - and stuffed it in a pita. Are we somehow not supposed to notice that the sandwich and the salad are the exact same thing except one has bread around it? I am totally befuddled by all the positive reviews. read more

3.5 starts * Authentic middle eastern comfort food. The owner was very nice and when the dessert finished, he ran out and got some more for us. They're very busy during lunch time. The outdoor sitting is very cool, people are playing backgammon in the Alley. The highlight of this place was their Monte, it was so great. Competes with grandma's monte. My only complaint is that their tables are never cleaned. Their kebob was okay, nothing too special. Their Greek salad was good too. They're closed after lunch time so be sure to go early. read more

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In the heart of the gritty Jewelry District sits a little known two block brick street, St. Vincent Court. This street, nestled between huge pre-World War II buildings is lined with Mediterranean delis, kabob shops, barbers and outdoor cafes. This jewel, until today, was unknown to me. At lunch I set out on another lunch-time adventure, thanks to my fellow Yelpers. Today, I was headed to Sevan Garden Kabob House and ended up getting way, way more than I bargained for. As I made my way through the Jewelry District and marveled at the architecture, I couldn't help but feel inspired. Having been born and raised in LA, one of the things that I am most envious of other cities is their soul and history. As I have used Yelp more and more to break out of the chain conundrum, what I am realizing is that LA does INDEED have a soul, you just need to look for it a bit harder. The boom years of LA, where all post World War II, leading to many buildings and homes that were built to look the same. However, if you explore the older parts of the basin, such as the Jewelry District, you find architecture and inspiration that you normally need to visit San Francisco, NYC, Chicago, Boston or even Europe for. But you have to stop, slow down and look for it because it won't smack you across the face and is usually upstaged by something shinier and newer, which is the first rule of Hollywood anyways, right? I rounded the corner onto St Vincent Court and was blown away. I literally felt like I had been transported to a street in Europe. Even though this street is only a few blocks long and is basically an alley, the numerous colorful shops and cafes that line it set it apart from almost anywhere else in LA. Even the street feels European. Yup, someone had the commonsense, at least on this small slice of heaven, to not allow the 1950's obsession with concrete and later asphalt to destroy the original way this street was lined, with brick. Or, at least, someone protected the heritage of this street and assured it was redone in a more traditional manner. Works either way for me... I have to be honest, I was a bit overwhelmed by the number of places to explore and eat in such a compact area. Seriously, I am so excited to come back and try each and every one. My destination, Sevan, is located at the end of the street, tucked into a corner. Sevan offers both indoor and outdoor dining, but I see zero reason to eat inside when they offer such amazing outdoor ambiance. The outdoor seating of the café is literally on the street. Since it is a dead end and there is no through traffic, the restaurant has "taking it to the streets!" Shaded by the tall, old buildings around it and umbrellas, if needed, you are protected from the elements, while still being outside amongst life. It made we want to hop on a plane to Florence or Istanbul or anywhere across the Atlantic, for that matter. My meal decision was easy, after I asked a simple questions, as I was torn between the chicken kabob and the Dober, my server suggested I do a combo, which I thought was an excellent idea. I started with a refreshing Shiraz salad that had a light citrusy dressing on it, followed by some great humus and pita. I was pretty satisfied before my meal even arrived. And, then it came, placed before me, I couldn't wait to dig in. This place had me in such a great mood, that even one of my biggest pet peeves (canned soda) didn't bother me in the least. In fact, it felt like that was the way any trip to the Mediterranean, at lunch time, should be. Of course, I had Fanta because I am so cosmopolitan. OK, now back to the meal. The chicken was amazing; so moist and succulent. Honestly, it was some of the best chicken kabob I have had. The Dober (Gyro) was good too, perhaps a half a tick down below the chicken, but still very good, none the less. And, finally, the bulgur (white rice) was a welcomed side kick to the entire plate. The combination of "off the charts" ambiance and stellar food, makes Sevan a winner. And, leaves me extremely excited to take a few more scheduled trips to this Mediterranean street lost amongst old school LA. I better brush up on my backgammon skills, if I want to become a regular though... read more

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Good flavorful food, hummus was on point, and the portions were good sized to be really filling. Most of us got the Doner plate, with fries or bulgar rice. One in the group also had the White bean salad which was filling read more

I stumbled across this place on my walk today. The alley it is in reminds be a some of the cobblestone alleys in Paris. It was a difficult decision which place to try but we opted for Sevan Garden. The server (but could have been the owner) was very friendly and greeted us outside to tell us about his menu and what he recommended. I ordered their Greek salad and my husband ordered the number 5 which was spicy beef. My husbands side salad arrived along with some pita and hummus. Both were very good. Actually, I though that salad was mine and was thinking wow I thought it had more to it. It DID! Shortly our food arrived and I had a HUGE salad with feta, tomatos, cumcumbers, olives...really really good. My husbands beef thing he told me it was very good and NOT overcooked like a lot of places tend to do. I would definitely recommend checking this place out....IF you can find it. read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First of all, there is no said garden to be enjoyed but don't worry, the food more than compensates. The place is a dive but that doesn't divert business because the kabobs are amazing. Never had anything similar to them. I ordered the combo which had sharma, ground beef, chicken, and beef kabobs. I was in meat lovers heaven! From the outside, you would never think that this place kicks ass but if this restaurant has earned its black belt, let me tell you! If you are ever in the jewelry mart in downtown Los Angeles, this is your target restaurant. read more

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Came across this place on my search for a hookah bar and realized I was hungry! I had the donor kabob and it was amazing! Highly recommend! read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - a plate of food - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The place isn't clean and inviting at all, The food is not tasty at all The only thing that was good there was the Diet Coke read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - The The cheap salad with the diet Coke - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm addicted. Seriously, yelp makes us post reviews of a minimum length but what can I say? Don't think, just eat doner. Manti is also delicious. read more

Stopped here as part of a walking food tour of DTLA. . This place is owned by a soccer player-turned-foodie Sevan, who played for Turkey years ago. How cool is that? . They keep to the traditional recipes and not just the shawarmas. A totally a local spot, food here is pretty authentic. A neighborhood-favorite, when you dont know where to eat, you pick Sevan. You get the idea. . Being a sucker for mediterranean food, I loved their food. Kababs and shawarmas were pretty juicy bursting with flavors. . Gotta warn you though, its location sucks for sure. Don't come here after 5 pm coz its in the Jewelry district and pretty close to Skid Row area and turns into a dark alley after 5 pm. . The clientele doesn't care coz they know the food and they know the area. Go check it out! read more

Okay... FIRST THING'S FIRST. Their hours say open til 5, but really, they STOP SERVING AT 4pm. Not sure why their hours say otherwise. they need to change this, or continue serving til 5. I've been burned multiple times. arriving at 4:30 (sorry, we're closed) and arriving at 3:50 (sorry we're closing) CHANGE YOUR HOURS. other than that....their food IS INCREDIBLE. the chances that I HAVE gotten to eat their food have never disappointed me. everything is flavorful and fresh. their service is a little slow, but they are nice people. HOURS.... PLEASE CHANGE YOUR HOURS. read more

From Canada discovered this place clean safe food is delicious hard to fine but once you find it it's a treasure read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I bought a Gyro, fries and hummus and it came out to be around $21. I ordered it as pickup and they made it pretty quick, which is always a good thing. My gyro also came with a small salad with some yogurt sauce which I was pleased to eat. Overall, the person who handled my order was cool and professional and I would definitely come by again. read more

This place is the closest thing you could get for Turkish food. I really like the service here and although that it is a hidden gem you could pretty much Miss. This place. It ishkendar here is pretty good here and that's one of the things that Turkish people are very proud of their signature dish. lahmacun is very good. Legit and it comes to the real deal. This place they say their well-known for their kebabs. Their doner plate is very good Turkish coffee here it can be hit or miss. When Turkish coffee tend to be a hit what ends up happening is the coffee is very muddy texture. When the coffee Sediment stick together it's a misses Overall I highly recommend this place. read more

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I am not a very big fan of Gyros but this place hits the spot with the lamb and doner. Hummus: Nothing special Salad: Lettuce, cucumber, and tomato with a lemon dressing. Doner: Lamb and Beef hamburger type patty with peppery spices. This was my favorite. Lamb: Thin slices of lamb with minimal flavoring. Very savory read more

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Oh my god, I gound this place accidentally. And boy, am I happy I found this place. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water! I don't quite understand why they close so early, but that's ok. Thankfully I'm able to show up during the say as well. read more

This place's lule kebabs were a little spicy but good - not too greasy just right. They give you a ton of tomato, onion, and cucumber salad and fair amount of pita bread. You also have your choice of brown rice (!) instead of white rice to make it healthier than eating a bunch of white rice. Fadrid's a few stores down might have a slight edge over them with the quality of the beef but at least they didn't force me to buy a bottled water. read more

Did some Christmas shopping at the jewelry mart the weekend before Christmas. Was hungry and my friend and I were craving Persian food. We found this place on Yelp and it's definitely a good little place. Portions were decent. Our meals came with hummus and a salad and it was very tasty. My friend got the Doner plate and I got the Kofte plate. They were both very good. I would definitely go there again. read more

Sevan Garden Kebab House - Doner plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My bf and I happened to be in the area shopping around the jewelry district downtown when we decided to stop at this place for lunch before we headed home. At first glance the place doesn't really get your attention. It's located in a weird alley with lots of men smoking cigarettes outside. You can tell it's mostly workers who eat here but the food was good none the less. We got complimentary pita bread. It was kinda thin and stale but a sweet gesture. Also ordered an isreali salad that was very fresh. They had an interesting menu. I guess the place is Turkish? I'm not really familiar with Turkish food but the waiter was really nice and explained to me a little what they're all about. I was torn between the chicken and beef kabobs so he suggested I get both, very nice of him to split the order for me. My BF got the lamb per our servers suggestion (he was thinking about getting it anyway) apparently it's a very popular dish there and people come just for the lamb. We sat outside it was nice except a few guys smoking around us but they didn't stay for long. There also a tv outside to watch the game. Overall a very pleasant experience although we probably won't be able to come back since we're rarely ever in this area. read more

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