I always forget just how good homemade hummus is! That, and everything else we ordered was so fresh and delicious, I ate way more than I should have. Highly recommend the vegetarian combo--great way to get a taste of the different dips and salads. The kafta was equally delicious, and I loved the fattoush salad it came with. We had such a balanced and flavorful meal, plenty of meat, veggies, and pita! Just how it's meant to be. Our server was so sweet and the dishes came out very quickly! We were munching on some pickles and hummus while our plates arrived. They gave us each a piece of baklava at the end of the meal, which was the perfect sweet note to conclude a fantastic dinner. Close to the airport if you're looking for a pre-flight meal, and there's a small parking lot in front. Will be back and highly recommend you check this place out! read more

Time Out Cuisine - Kafta Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

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This restaurant is literally within walking distance of my house, and I'm so glad I finally tried it! We were seated outside, which made for a lovely dining experience. We started by sharing the falafel, and it was absolutely delicious, crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. We both ordered the chicken kabob, which came with warm pita bread, creamy hummus, tangy turnip pickles, fresh salad, and rice. Everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The portions were incredibly generous, so you definitely get great value for the price. The gentleman who greeted us and took care of us was incredibly kind and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. To top it all off, he surprised us with a complimentary dessert, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Delicious food, warm hospitality, generous portions, and a location that's practically in my neighborhood. I'll definitely be back read more

Time Out Cuisine - Chicken Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

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Quick recap: - Food: Tasty - Portion size: Average - Service: Nice - Environment: Restaurant + take-out - $: Average - Perks: N/A Overall? Phenomenal Lebanese restaurant with nice staff More details: I am from Paris, where we have amazing Lebanese restaurants. It has proven difficult to find a true Lebanese restaurant in LA, where everything gets put under the "Mediterranean food" umbrella. Time out is a really solid Lebanese option. I have eaten there and ordered from there dozens of times and keep coming back for more. My only disappointment were the falafel that were a bit dry. Everything else was solid, from classic mezzeh - Labneh ($11), Hummus ($12), kibbeh ($20); to salads - tabouleh ($15), fattoush ($15); to chicken kebab plates ($26). And finally, the bread is the classic thin lebanese pita, not the thicker turkish/greek version. Love. Will be back many more times! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place forever and finally made it out there. Oh man was it good. The beef shawarma sandwich filet mignon was absolutely delicious. The fries too were incredible. I tried ordering online/delivery and it just wasn't worth the price. Their service fee is really high at $8-$9 and was essentially adding another $15 to the price with the providers fee (grubhub/uber eats etc). Only way to make it worth it is to make the trip in for pickup. read more

Time Out Cuisine - Beef Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

Best Mediterranean food in LA period. Great service and very affordable. Everything made fresh and super flavorful. Nice spot to sit and eat as well. read more

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Excellent service.... Daisy is super friendly, attentive and always with a smile. The dinning room is small, clean look, and tables are spacious. The owner is Lebanese and chef has been with him for over 40 years. They previously (prior to Covid)had restaurant in Hollywood ... the food is excellent quality and tastes freshly made. I have found a new go-to spot! I highly recommend. read more

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Food is awesome 5 stars. Having the chicken kebab that special comes with salad, hummus and rice and pita bread parking is limited. They have a bathroom, which is a huge plus. read more

My husband and I came here on a Wednesday night for a casual dinner and had a great meal. This restaurant appears to be newish in the Playa Del Rey neighborhood, and I wish I'd discovered it earlier. The restaurant is in a small strip mall that has a dedicated carpark. We found a spot easily at 5:30 pm that night. The owner was inside chatting with another diner when we came in. He greeted us immediately and told us to sit anywhere. He brought over water and two menus right after that. The ambiance here is simple and would make for a good place for lunch, a casual meal, or getting takeaway. For appetizers, we ordered two dips: the labne and baba ghanouj. Both were perfectly creamy and flavorsome. They came with toasted pita bread. For mains, my husband got the chicken shawarma which he really enjoyed. I took a bite and loved that it had garlic sauce inside. I got the falafel plate, which I enjoyed. Overall it was a large plate, but there were only three small falafel. I thought the quality of the food and the serving sizes were great for the price. Would highly recommend and return. read more

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Absolutely amazing, fresh, tasty and I tried several dishes! I'm so happy to report there's a great Mediterranean restaurant in Playa! My husband had the chicken kabob plate, I had vegetarian plate and we put the lentils over our rice. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the salads fresh, great falafel, hummus yum, baba ganoush delicious . We'll be back, probably once a week. And it was such a pleasure to pick up, the woman that did the handoff was so sweet and I loved her smile. I don't get the name; Time Out: But I love their food. Fresh! read more

A very modest and small restaurant that packs big flavors. Owner and Lebanese food expert Johnny tirelessly works the kitchen to create authentic Lebanese food. I got the chicken shawarma which comes with fries. Their pickled beets are really good and you should try their hummus. I knew this place was legit when I tried their garlic spread. The best in LA hands down. read more

They are SOOO friendly and welcoming! Smiles and warmth. Had the whole clean and cozy little place to myself, as it was later in the evening. My server gave me a comp drink and sample bites, what great promotion! Discovered Andre Soueid for the first time on their TV and I'm all about it! The best background music ever lol. At first the menu pricing could be alittle jolting if you're just looking for a simple dish, but soon come to find out some special things come in this non-simple package. A large pack of pita bread in two textures, a bowl of delicious hummus, pickled veggies and a large Shirazi salad with lightly crisped pita croutons and perfectly tangy dressing! Yummy. All of it. Main dish was a chicken kabob, and it was good. If you're a fan of onions (which I'm not much) then this plate is for you as it's loaded with them, grilled and seasoned. I'm very picky with fowl, as it needs to be super moist and this was on the dryer side for me but I think for the average person who eats chicken breast they'd enjoy it. The rice is very flavorful, and they grill the tomatoes to perfection. Other places don't fully cook them so they're hard and bland. That garlic sauce on the side is strong but really good. Shoving those little free samples in my face really worked. Next time I'm grabbing up some falafel donuts and baklava!! Service, portion size and flavors justify your money's worth here. Highly suggest you try it! read more

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This place is a 10 out of 10! Will 100% be coming since I live across the street The hummus is out of this world The falafel is baked to perfection, and the portion size is incredibly filling If you're in the area and you want to support a small business, this is for the place to come to! read more

Time Out Cuisine - Veggie combo and falafel sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

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What a great find this place is if you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. Ordered delivery on a weeknight and was very impressed with the quality and quantity of the food. My wife, son, and I all shared their combination plate which has beef, kafta, and chicken. It comes with salad, hummus, pita, pickles, and garlic dip. I think they threw in some fries for us as well as some of their baklava. The beef and chicken were so tender, juicy, and flavorful. The rice was buttery and soft. We all enjoyed it and had left overs. Would definitely order again and looking forward to going to dine in soon. Hope you check it out and enjoy! read more

Incredible. What an experience it was to eat from this place for the first time. I'm left speechless. Thank you.

Delicious. Wish they'd been open today! Very nice people working there (family?) but not so sure everyone needs to contaminate healthy salads and falafel with French fries, free and good though they were! (Since when are French fries associated with falafel/schwarma??) read more

I have ordered takeout from this place twice already. Everything is super fresh and very well seasoned. The chicken is grilled to order, which means a full one requires about a 30 minute wait but it is so worth it for how flavorful and juicy it is. Genuinely amazing chicken. Sorry for the state of the food in the photos--was so hungry I ate before I could take a picture. read more

Time Out Cuisine - Full Fire Grilled Chicken Fatouch Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

The food was great, this is my new favorite spot on my beach days. Also the service was just above and beyond. Sam was so attentive to me and I felt right at home. Will definitely be coming back! read more

We found a great little hole-in-the-wall Lebanese restaurant that serves delicious food and has friendly, welcoming service. We were biking on the beach and decided to stop for a bite, and it was a wonderful find. Will come back again read more

Time Out Cuisine - Lebanese restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

Food is STELLAR. So fresh and so YUM! The meal was so good that I literally did a dance in my seat with every bite - from the little sides to the salad to the main dish itself. Everything was excellent, even the service for my to-go order. Veggie Combo - the falafel and baba ganoush were my fave, but truly everything it came with was delicious. Star of the dish was certainly the falafel though - it was made to perfection and so heavenly with its crispy exterior and just the right texture/blend on the beans and fluffy moistness on the inside. Chicken Kabob Plate - My chicken was super fork-tender and juicy, and flavored really well. All of the sides were so yummy and complimented the chicken well. Also really loved that the pickled radish had a nice fresh crunchy texture instead of being limpy or soft like it sometimes can be at some other mediterranean joints. Rice was cooked really well and salad had the most addictive dressing that went with it. Baklava (free) - The gentleman who took my order offered me a free baklava to sample while I waited for my order. I normally don't go for baklava because I find the dessert too sugary and sweet for my liking, or too soggy in texture from being overladen with honey or orange syrup .. BUT this one gets my highest compliments of "not too sweet" and the texture was still flaky, and the nuttiness really shone through too. Really good baklava here and would actually recommend trying. Service - Really attentive, friendly and kind - even for a to-go order. GREAT food. GREAT service. Good price - yes there's an initial sticker shock cuz it does seem to be priced higher than other mediterranean restaurants, but once I received my food order I felt the quantity and quality fully justified the price point. I most certainly will be back and look forward to bringing friends, family and clients here as well. read more

Time Out Cuisine - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

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Hands down this place was AMAZING!!!! Everything tasted delicious and was well prepared. We would definitely go back! Service was incredible as well read more

This Mediterranean place is amazing--fresh, delicious food made to order. The vibe was cute quaint: great music, small and cozy. The owner made flavorful chicken, creamy hummus, w/both crispy and soft bread, garlic paste, and the most delicious salad. Sooo good. I will definitely be back. It will be my go to especially late nighty. Enjoy!! read more

The high rating from everyone is legitimate: the food is delicious, plentiful, and reasonably priced. Location is conveniently near LAX and the marina, and they seemed to be active with takeout orders too. Strongly recommended! read more

The food is good and original in flavor to the Lebanese cuisine. The presentation is appealing to the eye. The place is well kept nice and clean. Service is good. read more

Finding Rincón Criollo closed at 6:00, we decided to try the new Middle Eastern restaurant next door. We were happy to find another good restaurant within walking distance. The server was so kind and helpful. The indoor vibe is casual and friendly. There's also a good sized patio area with heaters. I wasn't hungry, so I didn't get to try the dishes I usually like, but what I did try was delicious. My husband's meal came with crisp and soft pita, a generous plate of pickles and olives, some of the best hummus anywhere (creamy, but with substance; thankfully, it didn't taste like cumin) and two delectable homemade falafels. The pickles were a little softer than I'm used to, but the olives were just perfect. My husband liked the chicken. He said it was juicy. The only glitch was that he got fries instead of the rice he ordered (all plates come with fries). They were crisp and had a nice kick, but we don't normally eat fries. The waiter was so nice and they were busy, so we didn't say anything. We walked, but there's free parking in the strip mall and on the street. We plan to come back soon. read more

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I had the chicken kabob plate. Best thing I ate all week! Super tasty food. Decent size portion and pricing. I ordered to go. Young lady that assisted was friendly and helpful. Will definitely get food from here again. read more

This place is excellent. Our server was incredibly attentive and kind, even bringing water for our dog without us asking for it. The food is so delicious and fresh, from the ful mudammas to the hummus and tabouli - some of the best my family has had! I would advise anyone in the area to try Time Out read more

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Omg you guys! This is a must try! I absolutely love the vibe and food. The owner/chef has been in the industry for decades and it shows! Let's start with the food. Everything was amazing! Everything! My favorite had to be the falafel and chicken wrap. The salads vinaigrette was so refreshing, I was feeling healthy. I loved that he added friend pita. It complimented the dish so well. I never had toasted pita and I tell you what, I don't want it any other way. I'm missing this food as I'm writing this review. A must try and say hello to the owner. He was sooooo genuinely sweet. I will be visiting again soon read more

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Hey, hey ... just want to give a shout out to TIME OUT, a Mediterranean Cuisine. I had a blast talking with the manager, Marco (not sure if im spelling his name correctly). According to him, its more of a fast-food place. A majority of the menu is combo based. Sandwiches (made with a pita wrap, not sliced bread) , fries, and a beverage. I ordered the chicken sandwich combo, per his suggestion. The menu will be revised in the near future. One of the coolest things is that they're open til around midnight for those late nite cravings Anywho, here's a few pics and a couple of videos. Loved my food. It tasted much better than I expected, which is always a good thing Til next time (OUT) (Ha, u see what I did there? Yep, very, very corny... I know ) read more

Time Out Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

This spot is absolutely fantastic. Slightly hidden by the backside of LAX is one of the most authentic, fresh and clean halal Mediterranean food that you will find. The chicken wrap and beef kabob plate are must haves. The toum (garlic sauce) is perfectly thick and concentrated. The food is not oily/heavy yet still tastes so fresh and tasty. I have been here on the weekend with a big family (almost 15 people) and they were able to accommodate and handle the crowd really well. I appreciate seeing the owner always working and maintaining high standards. Parking can be tough. Thank you guys, we will definitely be back! read more

SUPER YUMMY! Had some chicken kabobs! We were serviced by Sam and she was extremely helpful and kind. Thank you!

I genuinely enjoyed my experience here! The food came quick and was beyond delicious. The staff was attentive and quick in response I think their name was sam. The place was also clean and well upkept! One for sure recomend and cant wait to come back! read more

The chicken sandwich here is almost as great as their customer service. Thank you to Sam for helping me out with my eating restrictions. Definitely coming back read more

Food was great! The chicken tasted really good and fresh and the garlic sauce was yummy. Service was amazing! The waitress Sam was so nice and attentive and made the experience so much better. I would definitely go again. read more

Went here last week and got the falafel sandwich. Sam was my server and she was incredibly warm, friendly, and nice!! Definitely felt like she went above and beyond for us. :) read more

I'm so glad this place has changed hands. Playa, no, the South Bay is missing good Mediterranean food. This place fills that void. When I say everything was delicious that is not an exaggeration. The sauces are on point, the falafel is crispy and season perfectly, half chicken and garlic sauce is a wet dream, hummus and tabbouleh is better than my mom's. Don't tell her I said that. Usually a place never gets it all right but this place has. Keep up the great work! We'll make sure to keep supporting you in our community. read more

If I could give this place 10 starts, I would!!! This little gem very quickly became our family's favorite Mediterranean restaurant. The atmosphere is clean and welcoming with some cozy patio sitting outside. The food is so fresh and outstanding from the salads to the main dishes. And the recommended Lebanese wine went so well with the yummy food!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

The food is amazing! Very flavorful & moist! Their chicken is my go to plate that they serve with some pretty amazing hummus. Depending on your hunger the food can be JUST enough or perfect for leftovers as well. I really appreciate the service here as well. They take time to know you and just very welcoming. Honestly its the customer service first, that keeps us coming. The offer inside and a little outdoor seating (heating available if its a colder day). Dog friendly patio as well. Parking is shared with other businesses in the lot, you can also find street parking if you need. I really give this place 2 thumbs up and 5 stars! read more

This has become our trusted Mediterranean restaurant in the area. While slightly pricier than average, the food justifies every penny with its authentic flavors and high quality. The half chicken is always perfectly seasoned and juicy, while the chicken shawarma sandwich stands out as one of the best versions we've tried. Their toum garlic sauce deserves special mention - creamy, potent, and absolutely authentic. What keeps us coming back is how consistently fresh and flavorful everything tastes. The kitchen clearly takes pride in their craft. Practical bonus: the dedicated parking lot makes visits hassle-free compared to other area restaurants. read more

We just had the chicken dinner meal and it was very flavorful with excellent hummus and fries. Very impressive start for this establishment under what we are told is new ownership read more

Time Out Cuisine - Chicken meal , excluding the salad, flavorful whole chicken to go, Amazing - Mediterranean Near Me - Playa Del Rey, California

This applies to take out, but they are always efficient, incredibly friendly, and portions are large! The food is very good, we love the kafta and filet mignon dinner plates. Chicken is very good too. They always include complimentary baklava, which is delicious and my first time there, while I was waiting for my takeout order, the owner gave me sliced watermelon, pita and hummus, and baklava. I hope this place can survive because they are a gem in this neighborhood that is relatively lacking in terms of dining options! read more