Zankou is our go-to when we want a delicious dinner. The staff is very friendly and very efficient. We look forward to our chicken tarna plates and have them weekly. The ambiance is mellow and inviting. Occasionally I eat in but more often I pick up and bring home. Shout out to Elvis, Natalie, Jonathan and Rebecca--all amazing! read more

This spot has become one of our family favorites. The food is always fresh, and feels like a healthier option when we want something quick but still satisfying. Their family meals are such a good deal too. You get a rotisserie chicken, two sides, pita bread and sauces on the side, which is perfect for feeding the whole family without spending a fortune. I also love their rewards program. It's actually useful and lets you earn free sides and other perks over time. Theres seating inside . Most of the time I place an online order, ordering online is super easy. I pick up to eat at home. But aside from the family meals they have quite a few other really good options. I have to say what stands out the most is their customer service. There have been a couple of times where an item was forgotten or mixed up and every single time they went above and beyond to make it right. They were kind, responsive, and genuinely cared about fixing the issue. read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Got 2 whole chickens, hummus, tahini, cucumber salad, tri-tip, baklava, garlic sauce, pita bread, spicy harissa sauce, pickled radishes, basmati rice, and falafels. Man everything is just so good here. The combinations with the meat/veggie/sauce/carb just all work so well together. Tri-tip may be a little salty, but it's all so good! Always coming here for any Mediterranean cravings read more

I love Mediterranean food. The garlic sauce is just one of my favorites. Be sure to get the pickles with every one of your dishes because it brings in that flavor you need. The taste and quality is definitely there. I was just a little bit more on the sad side because my wrap was very soggy when I had it. Overall, it must try and I will be a frequent customer as always. A read more

Very good and delicious, plates are huge, totally worth it in price, i feel it was reasonable for their portions, in particular I love their hummus and garlic paste, very good, also the staff is very nice but they take their time for the preparation, so go with time to wait for the order, the place was not exactly nice but it was very clean and i appreciate that more than anything. read more

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A family favorite for over 3 decades. It has changed over the years, with added options and shawarma plates. The family Zankou chicken marinated in simple salt and pepper will always be my choice. Unfortunately for me, other beef and chicken shawarma options are out for me due to pre-marinated spices. The original chicken is tender, juicy and simply delicious. Pair that with the fresh and warm pita bread, a side of tzatziki dip, hummus, and garlic sauce and im good to go. 4/5 Housekeeping issues: out table was janky, unstable and the chairs worn out. While it looks clean, our tables needed a wipe down. I feel like if they updated the basic furniture it would be better. Personal choice. read more

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I love this spot!! This is one of my fav places to get Mediterranean food! My go to is the chicken kebob plate. Everything is good; the chicken, the salad, the hummus, the pita, etc. and the garlic butter is so so good too!! And personally I'm usually not huge on garlicy things, but I love their sauce!! Literally a bunch of my relatives also enjoy this place. I have come with a small party, and large party of people and either way we've always felt comfortable. It's pretty spacious inside, comfy and casual. The food doesn't take super long considering they always have a decent amount of people. But yeah highly recommend! read more

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This review is long overdue, I heart Zankou Chicken and this location is the nearest to me. Parking is shared since it's located in a strip center. I usually order the 2-combo kabob plate of lule and shish kabob which they're made to order, so it's about fifteen-minute turnaround. All the sides are fresh tasting and yummy. The interior is casual and there's a self-service beverage machine. The staff is friendly and they'll call you by name when your entrees are ready. Overall, Zankou Chicken has a quality product with solid service so I'm a fan for life. read more

Zankou Chicken - Combo Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Waiting an hour for a single chicken tarna plate is not acceptable, especially when I can SEE THE ORDER BOARD and watch door dash order after Uber eats order get prioritized above me. Even upon inquiring with the expo person, no additional urgency of any kind. No sorry, no attention from any sort of manager, nothing. I loved this place and will not be back without major changes. Open more restaurants if you can't keep up with demand. Horrible, frustrating experience. read more

Very disappointed with my experience at Zankou Chicken. The service was poor, and the manager was unprofessional and disrespectful. I won't be coming back and personally can't recommend this locatio read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

I'm sad about the food here. I was craving middle eastern food so we ordered quite a selection of food. Whole grilled chicken was dry. Chicken with rice was good. Beef shawarma plate was ok. The flavors were not authentic. The bread was stale. The garlic sauce and hummus was delicious. Baklava was delicious and tasted authentic. We came here many years ago and the chicken then too was over cooked and really dry. Lots of tables available to dine in. We grabbed food to go and it was prepared fairly quick. Service was good. read more

Zankou Chicken - Dark meat quarter chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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This place is a little gem! The service is friendly and fast. There's plenty seating available and it's clean. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with different little dessert shops. We ordered the fattoush salad with tri-tip Shawarma and the chicken kebab plate. Both were very delicious and flavorful. Can't wait to come back and try different plates! read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken kebab Lule Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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LOVE going to Zankou for Lunch or Dinner with my Family. We ALWAYS have the best time and just ADORE Miss Brittany who makes us feel like FAMILY each and every time we go. She has a BEAUTIFUL personality and always has a smile. The food is soooo DELICIOUS and I'll definitely go back. read more

Love this place food is always so good. Staff is nice, place has allot of seating but it fills up fast. Got a half chicken this time, the skin is crunchy and delicious. Also got a combo plate and it was awesome as well. Garlic sauce makes everything amazing!! Will be coming back soon! read more

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This place is packed! The staff is very nice and helpful with answering questions. They also do a good job at upkeeping the tables. I ordered the lule kabob. Lule Kabob- This comes with hummus, basmati rice, cucumber salad, garlic sauce, and pita bread. The beef is juicy and flavorful. The hummus is fresh and perfectly seasoned. The pita bread is soft and warm. The cucumber salad and garlic sauce go well with everything and add a depth of flavor and texture. Quite a filling meal! Great experience overall. Would love to come back and try the rest of their menu. read more

Zankou Chicken - Lule Kabob with fixings - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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First time here. Service is horrible with a single updates after waiting 30+ mins. The dude told me whatever comes first without giving a proper estimate time. After having to ask they gave me an answer should be about an HR is insane. Def not worth the wait. read more

Zankou Chicken - 30+ min wait without any updates insane. And this is my first time here. - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Terrible experience; will not be back. 1 hour and 6 mins for the kitchen to make 1 chicken tarna plate while they prioritized DOZENS of UberEats/Doordash/Delivery orders over our dine in order. The cashier initially warned us to not order falafel because that might make our order take 30-40 mins (meanwhile the fryer was empty and unmanned). Seemed weird, but we were ready to eat so we didn't order the falafel. Also, it was busy and we knew it was going to be at least 20-30 min wait which we were fine with. About 55 minutes of waiting and my husband walked up to the counter to check on our order, he could see it in the queue clock ticking at 57 mins since ordered while every other online order showed much shorter times. We witnessed MANY orders placed after ours go out well before our order. Management clearly cares more about the delivery apps than actual in person customers. Side note, we drove 45 mins in Friday traffic to visit this store as we appreciated the food enough to make the effort to support the business. Never again. read more

I don't recommend this restaurant the food chit& customer service not good also the chicken & hummus not as before they change a lot of!!!!! Before was excellent now Zero read more

My family always orders the rotisserie chicken to go and eat it with rice and soy sauce at home. The garlic spread is their trademark. It tastes so good on everything - rice, pita, chicken, even on the vegetables. The hummus and the yogurt spread that comes with the chicken tarna plate are yummy too. The chicken tarna is seasoned well. Once in a while we will order the beef shawarma. The beef is tender. Great customer service although you have to wait a little for your food. But then again, everything is made fresh to order. Good amount of seats for dining in and the atmosphere is casual. Everytime I visit the area, I always come here to eat. read more

Zankou Chicken - Beef Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Came in on Wednesday place was extremely busy. The place look very old but was clean. First time there the guy in the black Zankou shirt noticed and recommended the chicken and tri tip. I went with the tri tip wrap/plate with a side of yakitzu sauce and the garlic spread was amazing! Food was 10/10 better than cava and made to order read more

Zankou Chicken - Tri tip wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Zankou Chicken is absolutely fantastic. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. Everything we tried was cooked perfectly, and it is clear that quality is a top priority here. The service is quick, efficient, and helpful. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the experience smooth and enjoyable every time. The restaurant is always clean, which adds to the overall comfort and appeal of dining here. There is almost always a line, but honestly, that just proves how popular and loved this place is. Everyone seems to prefer coming here for the food, and I can see why. The combination of excellent food, fast service, and a clean environment makes Zankou Chicken a must-visit. I will definitely be coming back! read more

WOW! We ate in person and ordered a 2 chicken skewer plate. It was fresh and absolutely delicious! The yellow peppers were very spicy but so addicting. We have tried the chicken bowl prior to this occasion and took it home but the taste wasn't the same. We ordered a chicken bowl again and ate in person at the restaurant, completely different experience. It was fantastic. read more

So I got the chicken kabob plate with an extra garlic sauce. It comes with two pita, basmati rice, cucumber salad, seasoned sliced onions & hummus. Delicious! Bring your appetite! read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken kabob plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

The best chicken in Anaheim... Always crowded but fresh and yummy... The lemonade is really good too... read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Best garlic spread in the world. Their tzatziki and hummus are also bangers. I've tried soooo many Mediterranean places & none of them compare to the taste and quality of Zankou's chicken and various sides. We ordered a family meal and it was plenty of food with generous portions of 2 sides and pita bread. Love this place. It may not look aesthetic inside, but trust me. Zankou is known to be a staple Mediterranean spot in OC, and your tastebuds will see why. read more

Zankou is a fam favorite at our house! It's easy, healthy, and the kids love it! The service is always quick and friendly, their prices reasonable, and their eating area is consistently clean. 10/10 - We'll be back, and you should as well! :) read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

The food here is always delicious!!!! It's one of our family favorites !!! Recently they have added to their menu. I love their falafel plate, sandwich and today I tried their new bowl with falafel as the protein! My husband's favorite is the tri-tip shawarma. The service is friendly and quick ! The restaurant itself is small but they put out a lot of food !! You order at the counter and then they call either your number or name . It definitely works for this location ! read more

Zankou Chicken - Bowl with protein - tabouli, hummus, are the two sides and falafel is the protein on bed of rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Whenever I'm feeling down, Zankou Chicken is my go-to comfort spot. The food here is consistently amazing it never misses. The rice, the hummus, the tahini, and that warm pita bread... wow, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. I usually order through Postmates, but I've been to the restaurant a few times it's always packed, and for good reason. This place has been rock solid for over 10 years, and it's the place I always recommend people to. I've never gotten a single complaint. Now let's talk about that garlic sauce I call it white gold, because it's that valuable. You can put it on literally anything, and it'll taste like heaven. The only downside? I'm burping for two days straight, and it's so high in sodium, it's probably shaving a few years off my life... but honestly, it's worth it. If you know, you know Zankou Chicken is legendary. read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Zankou is the place to go when you crave juicy chicken and Mediterranean food. The chicken tarna plate with hummus and their legendary garlic butter is money. The chicken is seasoned perfectly and super tender. Every bite with hummus and garlic butter in the pita bread is perfection. Service is quick and the ambience is quaint. It's in an older shopping plaza so don't expect much in terms of opulence. read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken tarna with hummus, tahini and salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

When you're nearby, definitely drop by to try Zankou Chicken. More than 12 years later, I returned and the taste was even better! Meats were well marinated, tender and so delicious! They tasted clean and not all greasy like some places. Vegetables tasted fresh along with fluffy warm rice and warm pitas dipping in warm hummus. It was hard to decide what I should get because I wanted everything! : ) The price here was similar to other places. Order at the counter and staff will call your number to pick up at the counter. The came out quite fast so that was good too. Staff were very friendly and understanding with my orders. The inside was clean and well kept with big space to sit down and eat. Big parking lot inside a shopping plaza so you won't have any problems there. read more

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I would love to give this place a higher rating but every time we order from here, they mess up the entire thing. We always call our orders in for pick up. We've gotten into the habit of double checking our orders before we leave there. Thank goodness we do. 2 days ago we placed a large order for 8 people. We got there and there were only 6 meals. We had to wait while they threw together the other 2, which they still got wrong. I'm so tired of this place not getting orders right. While waiting for our food, there were many who walked up to the counter due to mistakes on their orders. You would think the manager of this place would have some serious staff meetings to find out why the chronic mishaps, but obviously they don't. I'm done with this place, not worth the aggravation. read more

Update: Zankou team reached out to make it right and I went back to enjoy some pita bread with my meal. Definitely needs the pita to go with all the spreads they give you and makes it much more delicious! Original review: They forgot to add pita bread and my receipt clearly says "Yes, Pita Bread"! By the time I realized it I was already home and it was too far to drive back. Otherwise, portion size, meat, and food quality are very good. read more

I love coming here. My work will even send me to get lunch for the team and it's always so good. Food is ready usually 10 minutes or less. Just got food here for my family and the workers all seem to be either cleaning cooking or at the register. They all look very hard working. Definitely my go to spot. Clean fast and lot of seats inside. Highly recommend. read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Big zero. The place was dirty. Tables weren't cleaned off. Drink area was all sticky. I ordered a wrap and when I opened the container I could already tell it was horrible. The wrap was all torn and when I tried to grab it, the wrap crumbled. I can't believe this place has 4 stars. Must be fake reviews. Ain't no way! read more

Online ordering - Simple to do and allows you to select sides and sauces as needed. We selected the immediate pick up option and our food was ready to go in about 15 minutes. Price - More of a $$ price range for a fast casual place. I ordered the chicken kabob plate with 2 kabobs and was able to turn it into 2 meals. I really enjoyed the tzatziki sauce and the garlic sauce. The plate comes with 2 full pieces of pita. I would order this again. So why did I give it 3 stars? The cucumber salad is a pretty small portion. I would have been happier without the roasted tomato on the side and had more cucumber salad. When you see how generous they are with the tzatziki, you'll understand my disappointment with the salad. We also ordered the hummus and pita chips and unfortunately discovered the pita chips were not in the bag until we got home. I called this location and was put on hold for 6 minutes and explained to the employee I was missing part of my order. She asked for my order number and said she couldn't find it. Then I spoke with who I assume was a supervisor (she didn't introduce herself). I had to re-explain what happened and she apologized and said my boyfriend's name would be on a list for credit. Apparently the next time we go there, they will look up our name in a binder and give us a large hummus with 2 bags of pita chips as an apology. So I guess we will find out if his name makes the binder and if we actually get what we were promised. I'll share an update if we end up going back. read more

Staff is absolutely wonderful. Very patient considering it can get busy and the queue can get deep. Rest assured service is fast and it's nice to see an open kitchen with your meal being prepared. Friends and us had been talking about Zankou chicken, so had to make a point to get some. Highly recommend the half chicken plate. Cucumber salad is crisp and tasty and the mutabbal is super delish. Wifey and our daughter enjoyed their chicken bowls with rice and salads. Great casual fast food experience. Of course garlic sauce to go enough for at least 4 days but it's so good it may only last two days. read more

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When we visit OC from Riverside, we always stop here to pick up some yummy Zankou chicken and garlic sauce. They have the best garlic sauce! We love their tabouleh salad and falafel too. Service is always friendly and fast. The seating area is a good size and there's always room for us to sit when we go. They have plenty of options to drink. They also have a rewards club you can sign up for and get free stuff with your points. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Zankou Chicken never disappoints!!! This location has plenty of parking, customer service was super helpful and has great vibes. I've visited this location a few times and have ordered different items every time. This visit I had the Shawarma wrap. It had soooo much flavor. I love that it doesn't fall apart nor does it get soggy. I would definitely recommend! read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

Zankou Chicken is low key, but super high key to the people that have showed up into this place! Since I arrived I've seen people walk in and out of this place and for good reason too the food is flippin phenomenal and totally gains after a really hard workout! I feel so empowered and refreshed and I don't deserve it...I feel like I am cheating it's sooo good and healthy!!! The kabob combo plate is fire filled with explosive flavor and rich steak and chicken!!!!! I love how I feel like I have more energy and I could probably do another workout!!! The place could be overlooked at a glance but if you know you know LOL! My eyes and my palette are open and I am blessed to have visited and have been introduced to such a wonderful establishment! Thank you Zankou Chicken the environment is chill and the food is empowering! read more

Zankou Chicken - The aftermath of the deliciousness...rice was great just cutting back on it - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Food: So good! Moist chicken. Fresh falafel. Hot pita. Seasoned rice. 10/10 Service: Don't come looking for it here! You ain't gonna find it. Order at the counter find a dingy seat to sit in. Ambiance: This was probably a Taco Bell a millennia ago. Does it matter? Hell no! read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Anaheim, California