I went on my lunch break and I was very pleased. It didn't…read moretake a long time. My food was ready right away and it was so good. The protein was very good. I do wish that the rice was like that long grain basmati style rice but other than that the food was so good. The staff was very helpful.

Gyro & Chicken Shawarma Plate was great with the Hummus & Salad! The salad dressing was delicious…read moretoo

My friends wanted to try this place before watching a show at the Pantages and we're so glad we…read moredid! It's a small little spot right along the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a simple menu that makes ordering quick and easy. I ordered the 6-inch chicken shawarma wrap with garlic sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The food came out fast, everything tasted fresh, and sometimes simple food really is the best. This is the perfect spot for a quick bite before a musical. We'll definitely be back!

Honestly I feel like the best possible review of this place would come from a dancer at Deja Vu…read morenext door, and sadly I am not that person. I did this as a pickup run with the spot right next door, Brot. And honestly... I liked Brot more. This place has always been weird to me because I walk past it almost daily. Sometimes it's kinda busy, and sometimes it's literally just four dudes standing outside smoking cigarettes. There's never really an in-between. They also keep adding more sidewalk tables which makes it feel like they're expecting a crowd that never fully arrives. This is definitely more street-food energy than restaurant energy. You're basically eating with your hands outside on Hollywood Blvd and there's nowhere to wash up beforehand, which honestly matters less if you're doing takeout anyway. I also kinda wonder if the neighboring spots share stuff with each other because some things looked suspiciously similar. The fries looked basically identical between here and Brot, so who knows. That said, the food was still hot by the time I got home, which already puts it above a lot of pickup spots around here. But yeah... overall I still liked Brot more.

If you haven't tried this place, try it!…read more I had noticed this place when it first opened up and never gave it a second thought. A part of me didn't care to give it a shot because I just hate finding metered street parking on Sunset or the surrounding side streets. I'm so glad a friend wanted to meet at Cava which is a few doors down from PKG. Turns out that Cava was closed due to some issues with their facility so we decided to walk over and try the kebab place instead. So glad we did. Parking It's is always a challenge in the area. During Mon-Fri 2 hr metered street parking on Sunset with no parking or stopping allowed between 4-7pm. On the bright side, no need to feed the meter after 7pm. So if you're going for dinner on a weekday, no need to feed the meters on Sunset if it's after 7pm. I think on Saturday and Sunday it's 2 hr metered parking 8am - 8pm. Food I ordered the charbroiled chicken shish kabob with the avocado salad and a tzatziki appetizer to go with the chicken. The meal was delicious! The chicken was not only juicy and tender, but the flavor of the marinade on the chicken and cooking over the flame combined with dipping it in the tzatziki was incredible. Honestly, I've been looking for good tzatziki ever since having some at a random mom and pop Greek restaurant decades ago but have never been able to come close to the flavor and quality that I experienced back then until trying PKG's tzatziki. Service In regards to the service, it was excellent. The person who greeted and seated us was courteous and our server, I think her name was Casey, was delightful. Highly recommended!

Such a Disappointing Experience at the Hollywood Location…read more I've been a customer since the days when this restaurant was still called Panini Cafe, going all the way back to when the Westwood location was open. I've continued supporting them through the years, visiting different locations because I genuinely loved the food and, more importantly, the hospitality they used to show their customers. Unfortunately, my experience at the Hollywood location on Saturday, October 10, was heartbreaking. I brought pastors from our church and their families because I wanted to share a place I had enjoyed for so many years. Instead, we were made to feel unwelcome and like our business simply wasn't wanted. This also wasn't my first time walking into one of their restaurants with a large party at the last minute. After my godchildren's baptism, the DTLA location welcomed and accommodated us without making us feel like a burden. That experience showed me that it is possible to handle a large, unexpected group with kindness and professionalism. Sadly, the Hollywood location was severely lacking in both. The older gentleman with glasses who appeared to be the manager was incredibly dismissive and condescending. The restaurant didn't seem particularly busy, and there were tables that appeared capable of accommodating our group of ten. I understand that reservations may be necessary for larger parties, but the way we were treated was completely unnecessary. There was no warmth, no effort to find a solution, and no sense that he cared how he was making people feel. His attitude made us feel as though we weren't worth the trouble. Honestly, it has started to feel like this location prioritizes delivery orders over the people who actually come in to dine. Even when it's just my husband and me, I've noticed a decline in the service and attention given to customers dining in. It's disappointing to feel like in-person hospitality has become an afterthought when that was once such a big part of what made this restaurant special. What hurts the most is that I remember when Panini Cafe was known for going out of its way to accommodate people. That's the kind of service that made me a loyal customer in the first place. I was genuinely embarrassed because I had brought people from my church to a place I once spoke highly of. No one should leave a restaurant feeling belittled or made to feel like they don't belong, especially when all they wanted was to enjoy a meal together. It's sad to see how much the experience has changed over the years. A restaurant can change its name, but it should never lose the hospitality that made people fall in love with it. I hope corporate takes this seriously because longtime customers like me deserve better, and so does every family that walks through those doors.

This place is a gem! We are a gluten-free family and Crown of India labels the menu (which is huge)…read moreclearly of which items are GF. The food is flavorful and the portions are perfect for sharing. We ordered way too much but it was worth it to get to try a bunch of items. The Salmon Tikka Masala was our daughter's favorite. The server was super friendly and was happy to give recommendations too!

They need to get some customer service's etiquette and courtesy lesson!…read moreThey all are rude and do not want to pick up the phone and/or speak on the phone So today I tried to place an order with them via Uber Eats and the app did not have an option to write a note for a special request: I really simply wanted to have my order NOT SPICY‼ So rude and disrespectful, they did not seem to want my business.... I cancelled my order, and it was my first time to try them! Oh well!!

If you LOVE a good gyro and happen to be near Ghirardelli, then you gotta stop here! I had the gyro…read morewrap; the meat had a nice crispy outside that yields to a burst of flavor with a perfect texture! The lettuce and tomato tasted very fresh but the star was the tzatziki sauce. Not heavy like most others; it enhances the flavor instead of overpowering. My wife had the falafel wrap as falafel and Greek salad were the only vegetarian option on the menu. That said it was excellent! It was Yelp reviews that encouraged us to try Cafe Bobby and we will be back!

My son wanted to try this new place. We liked it. The portions were generous. I loved the chicken…read moreshawarma box. Brought half of it home. Will make a fantastic Monday dinner for me.

We caught Vala Kitchen on Instagram after seeing their ABC7 feature on instagram and it exceeded…read moreevery expectation from start to finish! The customer service was warm, attentive, and phenomenal. Every single dish was packed with authentic flavor - the Kashke Bademjan appetizer was top-notch, the Koobideh and chicken kebabs were tender and perfectly seasoned, and the Tahdig and stews were absolute perfection. We finished with their magical desserts including homemade baklava which capped off an incredible meal. The atmosphere was also warm and inviting and very clean. We had a professional chef in our party, and even he gave Vala Kitchen his highest praise for the culinary technique, service, and flavor profiles. Hands down one of the best (Persian) dining experiences in LA/OC hands down and we'll definitely be back!!!

Solid Persian restaurant in the Hollywood area. I walked-in without a reservation with two other…read morefriends on an early Saturday night and we were able to be seated right away luckily. After we sat, the restaurant filled up. For my entree, I ordered the Loobia Polo with chicken koobideh and it was pretty good! Loobia Polo is a rice dish sauteed with diced filet mignon, green beans, and tomato sauce according to the menu. The rice was tasty and was not too tangy. The rice dish was mostly soft, but there were some hard bits which I did not enjoy. However, I also enjoyed the meaty and juicy chicken koobideh. The flavor was just right. The roasted tomato on the side was also great. All together, it was a great meal. Our table was served with a complimentary flat bread with butter appetizer which was nice. The flatbreads were warm. The interior was nice and clean. There are clean and private bathrooms available. Service was good, but we did have to flag down a server to get our bill. There's a big and free parking lot in front which is pretty rare for Hollywood and even LA in general. Overall, I had a good experience here and wouldn't mind coming back.

We tried Lazzat Restaurant and ordered the plov, samsa, manti, and salad…read more The plov was full of flavor, although the meat was a little tough. The samsa was freshly cooked in the tondir, which was nice, but unfortunately the meat was chewy and didn't seem to be the highest quality. The manti was tasty and probably my favorite of the dishes we tried. The salad was fresh, but it could have been better with higher-quality, more flavorful tomatoes. Overall, the restaurant was okay and worth trying once, but I wouldn't say it stood out enough for us to make it a regular destination. Service was average.

If you come here, I'd stick to the traditional dishes like manti, plov, or lagman -they're tasty…read moreand good quality. The service was fast. The bread wasn't fresh, just reheated before serving, and the desserts weren't fresh either. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's worth trying once for a new experience.

I want to know where this food truck went. It used to park by Target on Ventura blvd and DeSoto…read more I'm craving one so bad and haven't been able to spot them for the last couple months. Their food is great and made to order.

This place is AMAZING and its quality you can taste in every bite. They catered to my company I…read morework for which they did not disappoint. This place became my go to for my lunch break at work or a late dinner on my way home, amazing quality and amazing prices, I'd go out my way to enjoy a plate of their crispy falafels with fries and the juicy Smokey kabob koobedeh witch is phenomenal with yogurt drink. HIGHLY RECOMMEND MINT MEDITERRANEAN