Skafs Lebanese Eatery

This is not the best Armenian restaurant in the world. It is also not the most glamorous, the most…read moretrendy, nor the most ambitious. But it is without question the most important Armenian restaurant in the world. Armenians are simultaneously a diaspora people, a people of the book, and an old country people. Therefore, odd as it may seem, it is entirely appropriate that the most important Armenian restaurant in the world should not be located in Armenia at all, but should serve a diaspora community in a way that makes them feel connected to home, both interns of cuisine and in terms of communal warmth. Technically, this is more of a Lebanese restaurant than an Armenian restaurant, but that hardly matters. It's a place of celebration, merriment, laughter, and tears. In short, it is THE gathering place for Armenians in Southern California. Because of its fame and importance, the thing that is consistently overlooked about this restaurant is just how excellent the food is. Bring a Lebanese expat here and you will invariably hear them say after the first bite of hummus that it doesn't compare to the hummus they used to enjoy in Beirut. By the middle of the bowl, they will say that it actually is not as bad as they first thought. By the end of the bowl they will declare that this hummus ranks among the greatest they have ever tasted. Carousel does not overwhelm you. It seduces you. And you'll be back.

The party lunch is a must-try! You need to be at least 2 people to enjoy this delicious and…read moregenerous meal.Drinks are yummy Salad Rice Hummus & Mutabbal Tabbouleh Cheese Fresh vegetables Chicken Filet Bulgur pilaf ...and so much more! The flavors are absolutely delicious, the music is delightful, and the ambiance is warm, welcoming, and friendly. The servers are also wonderful and attentive. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great experience. Highly recommended!

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Raffi's Place

4.4(7.5k reviews)

0.8 mi

the location was a bit hidden so you might have to walk around to find it. the interior is very…read morefancy and it felt like a bougie restaurant but our server was super friendly. i got the koobideh which is lean ground beef skewered and grilled and it was good! the beef was nice and juicy and not overcooked so it had a good meaty flavor to it. the portion was big with lots of rice so it was very filling. they also have free pita so i suggest getting hummus to go with it. overall, a very pleasant experience due to the good food and the friendly service and i recommend to anyone whos in the area!!

The kabobs here are very tasty and the portion sizes are large. When you arrive, you will need to…read morewait to be seated as reservations are only for parties of 10 or more. The place is quite large with a lot of tables but half of it is under a tarp and so if it is hot or rainy it's not as comfortable There is also a very tiny parking lot. Its valet but they can't fit all the cars and street parking in the area can be bit tricky. I would stick w the Kabob selection (I'm partial to the juicy flavorful bone in chicken) unless you enjoy your stews on the sour side. All that being said, their food is delicious and the staff is friendly, which is why I keep going back.

Hommus, Beef Soltani Kabob, Chicken Soltani Kabob, White Fish Kabob, Plain Yogurt

Hummus and Pita Bread

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Chicken Soltani Kabob

Skaf's Lebanese Cuisine

4.6(1k reviews)

0.6 mi•Citrus Grove

If you're looking for authentic Lebanese food in Glendale, you definitely have to check out Skaf's…read moreLebanese Eatery! I tried their flavorful chicken shawarma, chicken and beef skewers with rice, crispy fries, delicious egg rolls, and their silky smooth hummus. Everything tasted fresh, homemade, and full of flavor, and the portions were seriously generous. The service was friendly and welcoming, making this a great spot for a casual meal with family or friends. And here's the fun part--they're celebrating their 1-year anniversary with a scratcher promotion where you can win prizes!

When I miss my Dads Hummus I come here. Best Hummus in the city especially if you like hummus…read morethat's not lemon drenched, and they make it from scratch here with limited daily batches. I also love having them cater a yearly event I have in the area and they're always timely, fresh and generous. The staff, I believe, are mostly made up of their family members, and they're a very welcoming and warm-hearted team. I love the cheese rolls hot out of the oven. And all their appetizers and main dishes are great. The restaurant has a lot of energy usually, and friendly guests made up of locals. Sometimes the parking is tough if the lot and block is full, but I've never had an issue finding a spot somewhere and it's worth it. Highly recommended if you're especially in the mood for good and authentic Lebanese cuisine.

Dining room 2023

Ashta

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Byblos Mediterranean Bakery

4.4(775 reviews)

5.9 mi

We had a great breakfast with my amazing friends. Our hostess, cashier, server and guest service…read morewas a wonderful young lady named Nareh. She was so sweet, hardworking, friendly and very efficient. Food as always very fresh and authentic Lebanese food. Location is very nice and open concept kitchen.

We had a wonderful breakfast experience with our amazing friends. Our hostess, cashier, server, and…read moreguest service representative, Nareh, was absolutely delightful. She was sweet, hardworking, friendly, and incredibly efficient throughout our visit. The food was, as always, fresh, authentic, and full of delicious Lebanese flavors. The location is beautiful, with a spacious open-concept kitchen that adds to the overall atmosphere. We truly enjoyed our time here and look forward to coming back.

Zaatar Flatbread Double Cheeseburger No Sides

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Tarme Mediterranean Grill

4.3(964 reviews)

0.7 mi

Parking available sometimes. Food is great. Nice meeting place for 2-8 people. Quiet atmosphere.read more

I'd say that this place has the Vest Chicken Kabob that I have had in the LA area…read more I have been coming here since they opened and they have really stayed consistent in their quality since then. The white meat chicken kabob is the meal to order. The garlic sauce here is the best I have ever hade. it's the perfect blend of pungent garlic and creamy. Th pita bread is good too. It's thicker and has some substance and I've noticed that most Mediterranean places have the thinner bread, which I don't like as much. The salad is always fresh. The owner is usually there or his daughter, and they are both really easy to deal with. they always want to make sure you have an enjoyable experience. this is def a lunch type of place pr a takeout place. I wouldn't take a date here. but I would def recommend on any Wednesday for lunch.

Inside dinning area has two areas. How nice.

Grilled Branzino

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Chicken Kabob Wrap

Phoenicia Restaurant

2.8(748 reviews)

1.2 mi

enjoyable restaurant with delicious food and great services I highly recommend to visit it…read more,especially the manager Toni and the waiter Bilal. thank you for best services ever

Disappointing that there are so many bad reviews, a lot of them having to do with management and…read morecleanliness. I hope the owner pays attention and improves the experience. I had a very good experience here. There were 5 of us, and we landed in Burbank after a delayed flight and were hungry. Our regular middle eastern restaurants were closed, so we came here. The staff was nice, particularly our host Sako. Although the kitchen was closing, they accommodated us. The food was fantastic. Everything we ate was delicious. Sako was respectful, energetic (at 10:30pm!), experienced, and prompt. I hope things turn around for them, because the ambience and location are nice.

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Hayat's Kitchen

4.3(1.4k reviews)

7.8 mi•North Hollywood

It was my first time going to a Lebanese restaurant and Hayat's Kitchen was spectacular!…read more Hayat's Kitchen located in the center corner of a mini shopping center on the corner of Vineland Avenue & Burbank Boulevard in North Hollywood. Beautifully shaded outdoor patio with lush green astroturf carpeting. The outdoor seating area is dog friendly. The tables are decorated with beautiful placemats, plates and rolled up silverware. The waiter was friendly, placed a basket of pita bread for the table and helped describe some of the Lebanese dishes for me. Ordered an iced tea, fries and a chicken wrap. Went inside of the restaurant to use the restroom and on my way I saw the amazing desserts station, vintage serving trays & gold coffee pots, some classic framed photos of Lebanon on the walls, the kitchen and the indoor dining area. This was an amazing lunch and will come back to try more of the delicious food!

We really enjoyed the food here! The meat especially was really cooked to perfection. They…read moreliterally cook it outside when you're walking in, and our mouths were watering so much haha. We ended up getting the feast for 2 because it was a great deal to try the meats and get 2 dips. It was all so delicious, with the exception of the pitas that came in a store bought bag. We really loved everything except the pitas. Would have been nice if they were warmed up at least. Everyone was very helpful in the restaurant and we also loved the lemonade with rose water and dessert. They even gave us some ladyfingers on the house. Would definitely return!

Nice cozy venue for private parties. Yummy food & good mood

Kabob Shish Kafta

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A La Beirut

4.8(220 reviews)

0.8 mi•Eagle Rock

Sooo so delicious! I ordered the beef tongue baguette and the manti. WOW! Definitely exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The beef tongue was super tender and you can taste each spice and herb it was cooked in. Super flavorful! The baguette itself was crisp but soft and coated with garlic sauce and garnished with juicy pickle slices!! Very great quality. The manti was crisp and buttery! They were stuffed with a fragrant spiced minced beef and the garlicky yogurt really brought it together with sumac!! I paired it with a pineapple Bonjus and also a minty yogurt drink. I am so happy they're here and so close to home as well. I can't wait to go back and try out more items. I hope they continue to thrive!! Unfortunately I did not dine in so I didn't get the full experience but I did order for delivery and the food arrived nice and hot!!

We really wanted to love this place but sadly it just didn't live up to the hype or expectation…read more Stopped by on a weekday around 1pm and ordered three wraps. The place is pretty small and hard to navigate around the seating. The best and our favorite of the three wraps was the tongue wrap. This was seriously outstanding and one of the best I've had. It was juicy, lemony, cooked well and flavorful. After that, things went downhill. The vegetable wrap was greasy, almost slimey, and falling apart. The vegetables were all soggy and there wasn't much flavor. The chicken shawarma panini was the biggest disappointment. This was so salty and had a bad taste like the chicken was rancid. It was dry and just not good at all. On the way out we spoke to the owner and mentioned how salty it was, to which he said he knows about it and people complain about it often. So why isn't there a change? Sadly not a place I would return to

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Fattoush

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Fattoush salad

Sipan Bakery

4.6(463 reviews)

2.9 mi•Grand Central

I haven't been here in over 10 years because I don't live in Glendale anymore, but I had to revisit…read morefor my favorite bread and cheese dish booo-wreck- mmmmm The first time I ever had boo-wreck was at this bakery Saipan over 20* years ago - been a fan of boo-wreck ever since. I've tried this egg dish a couple years ago, but this place takes the trophy Needed a quick breakfast with a nice balance of protein. And. on the very first bite, I get a dopamine hit from the cheese and the texture of the bread where I rip a little piece and dip it in this delicious yellow yolk. And what a compliment, adding a Tapatio sauce -- Super nice staff - really good customer service And the ambience is very calm and peaceful Super good energy in here

I love living in Phoenix but I do miss the Armenian diaspora communities that California has. I do…read morenot want to go down memory lane of places because I will get too hungry and sad, but one of the places I surely miss from L.A. Is Sipan Bakery. Their falafel tacos are genius. The bread is so good, their fries are amazing. The falafel is so good, and paired with a bottle of Mexican Coke, perfect. My Lenten fast would've been miserable without this place. Everything tastes fresh when I visit Los Angeles (or Glendale specifically) I make it point to come here. It's in a strip mall off of Glenoaks, parking is so-so but not the usual Glendale crazy parking that will make you rip your hair out, and I think you can park around the corner on the street it's worth the walk.

This is the right kind of oven for pizza

Lahmajune omlet and 1 egg ajarski

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Their menu, I wish I could take it home with me.

Akkad Mediterranean & Iraqi Grill

4.4(365 reviews)

0.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Grab-and-go

Delicious food great service I enjoyed to much I love this place. Excellent service.read more

Akkad offers Iraqi cuisine, reminding us of the wonderful variety of cuisines available in the…read moregreater Los Angeles area. I tried the daily special, beef dolma (stuffed vegetables) featuring very tender vegetables and a delicous ground beef filling. My meal was accompaned with a huge and delicious tandoori bread fresh out of the oven. The portion size could easily feed two and I was provided with a take-out box. Service was prompt and friendly. Beverages included Armenian coffee and a bottled yogurt drink. Free parking in the lot. Highly recommended and I'll be back!

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Daniel T.

117

4 months ago

An absolute hidden gem. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Mediterranean food, and this place absolutely delivered. Every single item on the plate tasted like it was made to order and cooked over a real charcoal grill. The mixed kebab platter was incredible, with perfectly seasoned beef kafta, juicy chicken, and tender beef skewers that had just the right amount of char and smokiness. The rice was fluffy and aromatic, and the grilled onions, peppers, and house-pickled vegetables brought everything together. The cabbage salad deserves its own mention. It was crisp, fresh, lightly dressed, and packed with bright herbs and flavor. It was the perfect balance to the richness of the grilled meats. Even the garlic sauce was spot on: creamy, bold, and addictive. Portions were generous, presentation was clean, and you can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they're serving. This is the kind of meal that reminds you how good simple, high-quality ingredients can be when they're prepared with care. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Mediterranean food that doesn't cut corners, do yourself a favor and order the mixed grill with the cabbage salad. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'm bringing friends. Highly recommended. read more

Eddy M.

11 months ago

Great food and great hospitality! Would definitely come back again in the near future.

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