The Chicken Chawourma is incredibly juicy,perfectly seasoned, with balanced garlic sauce and…read morepickeles. Every bite is tender and packed with flavor. The beef shawourma is impressive rich ,slightly crispy and full of deep savory spices . Wrapped in warm,fresh bread . they have very crispy seasoned very testy potato .Outsdanding . Service is friendly ,portions generous, and overall vibe is casual. If you love chicken or beef Shawourma ,this is the best place in Pasadena / Los Angeles .

Finally made it into the Sherman Oaks outpost of Sincerely Syria, a small chain of Shawarma…read morerestaurants in SoCal. I was pleasantly greeted by the owners, a friendly middle-aged couple who exude experience making this kind of street food from Damascus. It's a no frills venue with a good number of tables, clean bathrooms, and an array of Banksy prints lining the walls. The menu is small. You could even say it's micro, with just 3 items: Chicken Shawarma, a combination Beef/Lamb Shawarma, and Falafel. These are served in wraps of 2 different sizes or on a "platter" that is really a wrap sliced into pieces (like a sushi roll) and presented with French Fries. Canned sodas are available, along with a small selection of desserts and Middle-Eastern Pickles. I chose the Beef/Lamb Shawarma Wrap, and opted for the 6" size, which was plenty of food for lunch. The flatbread is lined with the meat, then adorned with tomatoes, onions, fresh parsley and Tahini. Finally, they warm the wrap on the flattop, which gives a nice crisp to the outside of the bread while further warming the fillings. The result is a nicely heated Syrian sandwich that's full of flavor and very satisfying. The tahini is creamy, with a touch of grit from the ground sesame that adds a pleasing texture to the chew. The meat is tasty and tender, having been marinated in a blend of Mediterranean seasonings before being slow-cooked on the upright spit, which leaves the meat charred on the outside, juicy on the inside. I love an extra pop of heat on wraps like these, and the house hot sauce did not disappoint. It took just a drop of the fiery relish to add a serious jolt to the bite, and I really appreciated the way it elevated the experience. Pickles were appropriately flavored, but very mild; I'd prefer them to have a more aggressive flavor profile, but this is just a minor complaint. So yes, Sincerely Syria is serving top notch, very satisfying Shawarma, and I look forward to heading back in before too long to try the chicken or Falafel, and to seeing this lovely couple again. They're nice people, so you can feel very good about giving them your support.

Service: fast and friendly Food: delicious and authentic…read moreAbiance: cozy basic, pleasant If ordering takeout, phone in recommended.

Delicious and well priced, im sad this place is not close to me at all. I've enjoyed the lentils,…read morethe shawarma, kabob plate, and kobideh. I really loved the rice and salad that come with the plate- such good rice and not greasy/buttery like some places. And the shawarma- not crazy garlicky but the soft thin pita is the best part! Next time I'm going to have to ask for the chili red sauce at the table to go :)!

This is the best Lebanese food in town with the most kind and considerate owner. I am so glad I…read morestumbled upon this place and gave it a try. Any Ventura local has to try this place out! The owner is a great guy and gave us amazing recommendations. You can tell he is passionate about the food. All of the food is pretty much "home-made" by the owner who was the only employee there. We tried out three plates and all the sides with it too. It was delicious and came with a lot of pita bread. Overall, this is a great restaurant and the owner/chef makes the ambiance fun. Everyone should give it a try!

I am so sad this place closed. Their food was intensely delicious. The taste was a combination of…read moreGreek and Middle Eastern. I'm glad I visited a few times while they were open. The owner was really friendly and the restaurant was cute and casual and inside.

I had been CRAVING shawarma (my latest hyperfixation meal) and popped into Aleppo Grill for a bite…read moreto eat. I KNEW that this spot was going to be fantastic, simply based on the fact that they offer Syrian cuisine. I went during non-peak hours and, to my surprise, I was the only customer there at the time. I was greeted by an older gentleman who took my order and made everything on the spot. I had ordered a beef shawarma wrap, falafel, and muhammara. While waiting for my order, I sat in the dining room and took in the whimsical decor. There were quite a few handwritten signs with quotes that I enjoyed reading and gave me a good laugh. The dining room itself is spacious and well lit. Once my order was ready to go, I grabbed it from the ordering counter and dug right in. The falafel was fried to a perfect crisp and I LOVED that they were (obviously) Syrian style; beige on the inside (no parsley or greens are included in the mix). The tahini sauce on the side complimented the falafel perfectly! I did prefer the muhammara to be slightly more peppery and seasoned, but overall it was okay. I enjoyed the pita bread that it came with. And of course, the main star of the show was the beef shawarma roll. That was well balanced between beef, veggies, and bread. The beef itself was seasoned well and I really enjoyed the parsley/onion in it. The pickled turnips on the side were fantastic! I LOVE anything pickled on the side of shawarma; it's an essential for me! Overall, I had a great experience at Aleppo grill! If you're looking for a solid spot, definitely stop by and give it a try!

If you are looking for incredible Mediterranean food in the Valley, look no further. This place…read moreputs so much love into their food and you can really tell. Every single dish was packed with flavor. The beef and chicken shawarma were delicious, and the luleh and chicken kabobs were so tender and juicy. All of the sides and appetizers hit the spot! The hummus and baba ganoush were great, and they serve the best falafel I've ever had (super crispy on the outside, and not dry at all). I also tried grape leaves for the first time today and I'm actually addicted... On top of the phenomenal food, the owner, Silva, was such a sweetheart and kept checking in on us to make sure we were having a great experience. This is easily one of the best spots around. Highly recommend!

Food was great, excellent atmosphere, and the service was quick and accurate. I thought the fire…read morepits were a nice touch and they were able to accommodate our large party with relatively short notice.

I had come to visit Santa Barbara with family and was hoping to try out this restaurant during our…read morestay, as it came highly recommended by local friends. Unfortunately, the whole restaurant was booked out for a private event the only evening we had available. Thankfully, they were still taking takeout orders. They were a bit busy with the private event, and so they had forgotten to give us one of our bags of food (which we didn't realize was missing until we got back to our hotel), but the staff made up for it by delivering the remainder of our food to us! The food was very tasty and the service was top notch. I would love to return if I'm ever back in Santa Barbara.

EDIT JANUARY 2025: My family has now been dining at this…read morefamily owned restaurant for a decade now. I will jokingly say, the biggest negative of this restaurant is that it has officially ruined every other Mediterranean & middle eastern restaurant for us. We love it here THAT much. No matter how often we try other places (usually on a Monday, when they're closed), we always want to come back here. The prices have been rising steadily, as has everything around us unfortunately. But one thing that hasn't changed is how incredible their food is, how massive the portions are, what a bang for your buck you get, & how wonderful their service is. The owner & his mom are simply the best, always have a smile, & always so kind & know ahead of time what we want. We do a catering order/family style order quite often, either for holidays or celebrations, and the food is always a hit with EVERYONE. In the few VERY rare times over the past 10 years that some things were not up to their usual quality, they did everything they could to make things right! That speaks volumes at not only how amazing the food is, but how great the owners are. Their lunch special is phenomenal, especially for the price. Literally a few bucks more than what fast food restaurants are now charging for a "combo" meal, but here you get a home cooked gourmet feast. You can't go wrong with anything. Their tender beef filet & chicken thigh kabobs are our favorite. We like chicken breast as well, which is very delicious here, but love that this is one of the rare few restaurants that also offer chicken thigh, which is juicier and more flavorful than breast. Their buttery & fluffy rice pilaf is so "simple" yet is simply the best. Having it soak up the kabob juices or their amazing toum/garlic sauce is the best! Also love the pickles & turnips and other pickled veggies they serve as a free appetizer, along with onion slices. You can't go wrong with this restaurant. It's simple & straightforward. The portions are massive. The taste and flavors & quality of everything, especially their masterful kabobs, is exquisite. I hope Kebab Halebi stays open forever.

Another icon of the SFV ! IF YOU KNEW YOU KNEW! Great food…read moreand great service and home made. Their adana kebab and rice and fries just superb. I would always order double rice for the family. We will miss you and miss the lovely lady sitting on the right and greeting her customers and making her amazing meals. Great family atmosphere and classic Mediterranean vibes. Please continue to support your local businesses. Sadly its not easy. We will miss this place fondly.

I have loved this little shop since me and my fiancé discovered it once about 3 years ago when we…read moreboth lived in SoCal. We were going to a different place that was closed and wandered in here right before closing. They were very kind and took our order. Mixed grilled combo. And that was the start of it all... we have gone many times when we lived in SoCal we moved up north. Well we came back this weekend. And it was just like a Time Machine going back to one of our very first dates. The ambiance of the deli and market the array of different cultural spices and foods. The bar in the back and all the variety of wines drinks spirits and the amazing deli counter with the most amazing Mediterranean Plates. We have tried many other places just trying to recreate green olive. No one compares. We came back today before our (7hr) drive up home. And it was amazing. Busy staff and orders. Food takes a minute so place your order and walk around the market. We always find goodies. The food tastes just like it did all those years ago. Forever customers anytime we come down and any excuse to come to The Green Olive. Also the other locations in Oxnard and Camarillo they're good yes, but nothing compared to the Ventura location 10/10 highly recommend the lamp chops plate the gyro plate or the mixed grilled combo.

It took us some time to find it (didn't know it was in the market), but the Green Olive is THE…read moreBOMB!!! Absolutely awesome kabobs, and great tri tip lamb shawarma. Highly recommended

The food in the back of the market is so good. I got the chicken Shawarma and the Gyro meat plate…read moreand I love Tabbouleh and the hummus is great. The people are nice and there's a cool bar in the back prices are reasonable.

Dissatisfied once again. I come here often for takeout, but occasionally dine in with my wife &…read moregrab a beer. Unfortunately, the bar experience consistently falls short. The bartender, Dianna, is usually on her phone and inattentive--it's easy to feel completely overlooked. When you do get her attention, she comes across as bothered rather than welcoming. If she's working front of house, the service really needs improvement. I'd recommend sticking to takeout or avoiding the bar when she's on shift.

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.