The food is absolutely delicious I am still speechless because it was so good but still can't stop telling friends about this place. I ordered the 3 skewers mix kebab, a beef shawarma wrap, grape leaves, and side of the red rice. 10/10, food was cooked to perfection- the chicken, beef and lamb was so juicy and flavored beautifully, both types of rice were so aromatic and delicious, and the hummus??? so smooth and flavorful, it's so good. The grape leaves were yummy, chilled and a good small bite. Add in the shawarma wrap and it just made it all perfect. Instant food coma and extremely happy belly. It is a cute restaurant with a nice balance of sit down and enjoy or order to go. I ordered to go and they were so kind and welcoming. It wasn't busy at the time I stopped by and the wait was not very long. After eating I would wait as long as it takes because the food is absolutely delicious. Thank you for the amazing food can't wait to be back soon ! read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Sawani Mix Kebab Platter (3 Skewers) - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

TL;DR - delicious & quality food, great dinner spot! the food is super duper good, and the interior is very nice, with nice seating & lighting! - my 3 friends & i shared a couple dishes amongst ourselves, and we were not disappointed! - the food came out quick (the service was very good) & it was so savory/filling! i would highly recommend for both sitting down to enjoy or taking to go! read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - French Fries Chicken Skewer Mediterranean Salad Pita Bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

First time trying Mansaf, the Jordanian national cuisine that I've been wanting to try for a long time. It was amazing, to my surprise, as I thought I was not gonna like the sourness in that distinct yogurt sauce. Its tangy and milky flavor is outstanding, accompanied by the soft and glutinous rice and lamb legs cooked and salted to perfection, for those who love cheese without a doubt this is a must try. However, I have to say this might not be the authentic version of Mansaf I've seen in other recipes, since it did not come with the flat bread which is an integral component of Mansaf. And the sauce could have been better with a bit less salt. But despite those imperfections and the high price( $37), this dish is hard to beat, and I'll be pretty willing to order again. read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Mansaf - Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

1. The chicken dish was huge! The chicken was also juicy! 2. The spot has causal vibes! 3. There are indoor and outdoor seatings! 4. Parking lot is small! 5. Staff were friendly and timely with the order! Note: There is a single gender-neutral bathroom! Photo: Mandi - Chicken read more

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Thankful for the hands that make these delicious dishes! Warm. Traditional. Made with care & love. Our first visit was excellent; our tummies full and happy. The woman who helped us was kind and pretty sure the hands that cooked our fabulous meal. So for those who are in a hurry... be patient. The wait is worth it. Their chicken mandi is the best I've tasted in the OC area. Flavorful, juicy, just.... Yum. And may I add halal too. Which is always the plus. First timer and definitely going back for more. Restaurant meal but home cooked feel. Looooove. read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Baba Ghanoush. Smoky & Creamy. Comes with sliced pita bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

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Stopped by this place after seeing all the reviews. Felt a bit disappointed. When we came in, it was empty, but the wait for the food took maybe 25-30 mins long. The service was poor, we had to ask for water ourselves while waiting, and they brought out water bottles, not sure if that was an extra cost. Food presentation looked good, but it was the driest food have ever eaten. We got the Sawani mixed platter with 2 kebabs and the chicken mandi. The chicken mandi meat and the beef kebab was so dry, it was difficult to eat. read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - chicken Mandi - Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

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We got a mixed kabob platter- it was absolutely delicious! Alan brought us clove tea just because and a delicious coconut pastry on the house! It felt like I was at my grandfather's home. The hospitality was amazing! Everyone was kind all around. Really loved the garlic sauce :). I'll be back! read more

Ordered through Uber Eats and was absolutely disappointed by the portion sizes. The side of pita included only one single pita. The kofta wrap was anemic. The sauce sides were served in 2oz ramekins. Not worth the price at all. read more

One of the best food I've ever tried. The owner himself is an amazing human being! I had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend everyone to try their food. read more

10/10, great food and amazing hospitality. Young man at the counter was very friendly and helpful!

Food was amazing, and definitely filling. Good customer service as well! I come here after work often and food hasn't let me down yet even when trying new things read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Sawani Mix Kebab Platter (2 Skewers) - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

Food is amazing and fresh. The service was great and the restaurant overall is clean and nice read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Kabsa - Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

Great place to go when I crave mansaf! Definitely Authentic ! Same taste with the mansaf I had in Jordan read more

Yala Kebab serves some of the best Mansaf I've ever had! The lamb was tender, the rice flavorful, and the jameed sauce authentic and delicious. Great service and a cozy atmosphere highly recommended read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

Authentic and so good! So far everything I tried here really impressed me. The chicken is not dry and it's spicy and lemony. The lamb is WOW so tender and fresh tasting. They also have Vimto (Arab soda). The beef shawarma also so good. They have vegetarian options too! The eggplant stew is spicy and filling. Can I just say the hospitality is fabulous and so generous omg and the portions are sooo filling. You will not be disappointed. Such a great local option for Arab Middle Eastern food! read more

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Amazing food. I have been here more than 10 times and food never disappoint. I personally like lamb kabsa, chicken mandi and beef shawarma. Service is great. Ownership changed but food taste and chef remains the same. read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Beef Shawarma Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

Very nice and cozy place its very comfortable for families the staff were very friendly when it comes to food its really really really tasty i tried Mansaf it was one of the best i ate in any restaurant its like how it made in Jordan tastes fresh thank you for the service. read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Mansaf - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

I was delighted to find this restaurant unexpectedly. The service here was warm and attentive. We were immediately addressed and cared for. All items on the menu looked delicious and it was hard to make a decision. I was happy to see that you could order sides rather than a full plate which allowed us to sample a few options. There was a lovely seating area available for us to enjoy our food. The food was tasty and I especially loved the garlic sauce. read more

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Authentic food. Good portions. Reasonable prices. I'm getting hungry for their dishes thinking about it as I write this.

Food and service were glorious. Definitely recommend this little hidden gem. Worth the drive. Nice simple place to eat. read more

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Food was excellent! The owner was really charming and treated us with such hospitality. Would definitely recommend coming here regularly!

Delicious grape leaves with half a lamb. I'd rather order two days in advance. It's better if you order it for me. read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

This was by far the best Mediterranean restaurant I have ever tried. The atmosphere was so warm and inviting. I decided to grab lunch and ordered the lamb skewers and sunny side up eggs. The lamb was so juicy and tender. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. I was blown away by how perfect the eggs were too. so amazing. if I were you I'd give this place a try. My server was so accommodating and kind! 1000/10 read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Lab skewers - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

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The food is not good, chicken tasted like roasted chicken from the grocery store, the rice flavor was not great either. Dolmas (grape leaves) were not fresh at all, and likely not made there. Customer service is bad, not need to enter in details. read more

Came by late and it was still amazing. The chicken shawarma sandwich was a 10/10. They really care about their customers and their service shows it! read more

1st, let's get this straight for confused Yelpers: THIS USED TO BE ALOOSH. So read on. Found myself in Westminster and realized I really wanted food from Aloosh. Even though, for some reason, they stopped participating in my airline dining for miles program (bummer), the food was consistently awesome and the sole owner/chef was always happy and grateful for our patronage and it felt nice to support exactly his type of small business. When I arrived I noticed a few changes about the place and a couple of additional new faces including a silent, big old scary gray-bearded mullah dude who seemed to be either asleep, praying, or having a quiet seizure behind the counter. Checked my watch and it didn't seem to be any prayer time I knew of and the music was not prayerful, but slow Arabic pop, and he eventually moved. Like a lizard. [Had I been travelling in an appropriate country I would have thought nothing of this. But this was in Orange Mayonaise-on-Wonderbread County.] The multiple menus were a combination of the old menu and a new menu. After I placed my take away order I noticed the sign on the wall identifying this place as "Sawani House." Apparently new owners have taken over, but I was relieved to see the former owner still in he kitchen creating his magic. Not sure what the previous Yelp whine about lacking "authentic decor" was about. It's Westminster, Dude, and I doubt you've ever been outside of it. You go there for the FOOD and keep your interior decorating ideas to yo'self. As Aloosh, the beef shawarma wrap/sandwich was mind blowingly awesome, the lamb mandi was excellent, the humus was way above average, and the baba ghanoush probably the best I have ever eaten. I don't really know what the transition will be between the previous owner and the new ones will be. I just hope: 1) The previous owner stays in the kitchen and is happy doing his brilliant culinary thing; 2) The new owners don't raise prices to pay for their new expanded construction projects (e.g., new outdoor deck, etc.); 3) They make the vibe a lot less scary for people like my girlfriend and her friends to go in there alone; and 4) They rejoin the airline dining for miles program(s). It made the drive that much more justifiable for a lot of potential customers. read more

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I hate writing bad reviews but... When I pulled up I wasn't impressed by the premises. From outside it looked cluttered with a makeshift outdoor patio. I was already there so I walked in and wasn't greeted by anyone. A lady came from the kitchen and stared at me but didn't say a word. No smile. No words. I'm guessing she is the owner. She didn't say a word, just stared me up and down. I asked for a table for 1 and she showed me to a table then came back with a menu. I waited a good 10 minutes at least and she never returned to my table. Only 1 other table was in there. I got the vibe I wasn't welcome. Not sure why. I walked out the door and went somewhere I felt more welcome. I won't be back. I read another review of a patron with a similar experience so maybe it's not just me but why would anyone want to spend their money here? read more

Tried the restaurant for the first time. The atmosphere was nice and the service was very pleasant. Really enjoyed having lamb Kebsa and beef samosa. read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Beef samosa - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

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The food was Absolutely amazing we had the chicken shwarma and the chicken Mandi. Everything had so much flavor. Can't wait to bring more light to this authentic location read more

I don't think they cook anything here from scratch except the falafel maybe n rice?! Everything tasted like either from a can or premade and microwaved. My husband's chicken had hot spots and cold spots and I wish the prices are cheap for that poor quality but nope they charge a lot. The place looked sad and empty and the workers were not motivated at all. read more

My 3 coworkers and I went here to pick up some food at 10:30pm, everything was made fresh and extremely tasty. They had already cleaned the dining area up and we appreciated how good the service was. Some of the best hummus and Kofta I've ever had. Would definitely recommend, you don't expect how good it tastes! read more

Crazy how I have never heard of this place. This is a hole in the wall spot for me. I wished I had taken photos of the food because it was so delicious! We stopped by on a Friday afternoon to an empty parking lot. Walked in and was greeted by an older lady who seemed like she didn't speak much English. I can tell that she was most likely the owner and was the only person working. There was no one in the restaurant. She allowed us time to review the menu. We ordered: - Sawani Mix Kebab Platter (3 Skewers) - Beef Shawarma Wrap We waited roughly about 20 minutes for the food. The food came out piping hot. You can tell she made everything from scratch, because it smelled sooooooo good! The meat was juicy and tender. The food had so much flavor in it! The hummus was amazing. The wrap had so much flavor in every bite and it was so crispy! The platter also comes with a side of pita brea, which was warm and soft! I am salivating as I am posting this. I really truly wished I had taken pictures. I wished more people would know about them! I will be visiting here again when I am driving towards this area! Amazing food! read more

We got the food at our office and it was excellent! Very fresh and clean, 2 different kinds of rice with chicken yummy!

My wife and I came here for dinner before a show that was taking place at the Rose Theater in Westminster. The ambiance is very humble but the food was very good. My wife ordered the Kebab platter and I ordered Kashkool with a side of falafel. Everything was well prepared and delicious! I will also add that all of the sides were delicious, especially the hummus. Truly, the best hummus I think I've ever had. On top of the first rate food, the service was very friendly and hospitable. I definitely recommend Sawani for quality and hospitality. read more

Great food! Large portions. Friendly customer service. The chicken Mandi is highly recommended. The chicken meat falls off the bone and it's full of favorful spices. The rice is really good and I enjoyed the tiny grapes as an addition in the rice. The falafel is crispier than other places, but still good favor. The hummus with it was really good. read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Chicken Mendi, very favorful, fall off the bone chicken is a must try - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

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Wow we could not have stumbled into a better place. We were driving down the freeway hungry and started looking on Yelp when this place popped on our radar so we took the exit and drove straight here to check it out. When we got here, there was a buffet set up, and it turns out that all of March is when they fast. We just happened to come in at sunset when they started the buffet. Not being familiar with the The culture we went ahead and ordered from the menu, but I can say the buffet looked outstanding. We ordered three kebabs that were recommended, and that was enough for two people plus the cheese samosas. The cheese samosas were incredible, and I suspect they make the cheese in the house. They were also kind enough to bring out a chicken and onion dish that was in a flatbread wrapped. We couldn't find it on the menu when we tried to look it up afterwards, but it was one of our favorite things we had. They also were kind enough to bring us some of the desserts they had made that were sitting on the buffet. They brought over.basbosa and baklava walnut. Both of the desserts were incredible. This is definitely a place we would drive from the south Bay just to come here to eat. A huge thanks to the people who work here, they were so kind and greeted us with open arms. read more

The owner was super nice and the meat was super juicy. The hummus and baba ghanoush were nice and creamy. Overall 10/10. Reminds me of back home in Syria read more

Yala Kabab Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Westminster, California

Great place Create vibe Beat food Highly recommended don't miss out the chance for the best middle eastern ambiance read more

Food was good just wish the rice on the chicken plate was the other kind of rice. Really big portions for sure. It is pretty hot inside too humid; glad they have outdoor seating. Wish they would heat up the pita bread tho, when I asked for extra it was given really cold and with bare hands. If we ever go back it will be for the Sawani Mix. read more

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It is the same name so I am positing that they might be the same family? I am looking to thank the owners and management of the YALA Mediterranean Restaurant in Culver City which has closed. They always had the freshest offerings of ultra superb delicious Mediterranean foods and including freshest of fruit juices. It was so nice, too, to be a dog-friendly restaurant with an outdoor patio for that purpose. I hope to visit Yala Kabab Restaurant also. But I'm praying that YALA restaurant that I am familiar with has a possibility of reopening, too. Thank you for your time. The food looks delicious. read more