Not to start any neighborhood gossip, but Zankou and I have been in a committed relationship for years lol Picked up a whole chicken for dinner, had it chopped into those big, juicy pieces, and loaded up on basmati rice, cucumber salad, garlic sauce, and harissa. The chicken was exactly what I expected--perfectly seasoned, moist, and so good you keep reaching for "just one more piece" until half the bird mysteriously disappears. This location is nice bright and clean, the staff are cool and efficient but often I always end up ordering via UberEats which I time to when I'm arriving home from work. And the garlic sauce! It should come with a warning label because it's highly addictive. The best part is the leftovers are just as delicious the next day... assuming there are any left ha ha Whether it's Glendale or DTLA, Zankou always delivers. They've got this rotisserie chicken thing down to a science - Simple, consistent, and dangerously crave-worthy. Yummy-meter 5! read more

So sad I used to love this place. Whole chicken was depressing. Costco is better. It was dry and tough. I loved Zankou for over 30 years, but I think it's now dipped too low in quality. : ( It was a family meal. It was a disappointment to everyone. Owners: I think you should try to eat your own family meal - it's dry and tasteless. Maybe experiencing it would help you fix it? I see on the reviews now that a lot of people said it was low quality. It's time to stop apologizing and bring things back to the level the food was 20 years ago. The service was fantastic (such nice people at register) but the food was lower than average. read more

I had the tri tip shawarma wrap and it was delicious! Zankou Chicken is truly a bang for your buck place. There is ample seating and casual vibes if you wanna dine in. Service was great considering how busy it was, but I asked for a garlic sauce and they forgot to put it in the order entirely. I asked when I got the order and they gave me one. This parking lot is kind of hellish tho be careful when it's time to pull out and leave! read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

Amazing service from the whole staff! The food is delicious, impeccable taste, and best quality. Carlos is one nicest people I've met, he completed my Snoopy shirt and gave me free food at the end of the day! I will be coming here back often read more

Great service and amazing food shout out to Carlos for looking out. Definitely 100% customer service.

When I'm craving Mediterranean food, Zankou Chicken is my go to spot. Everything on their menu is not only tasty but also very healthy. I've tried almost everything - my favorite is the Rotisserie Wrap with Garlic sauce. Service is top notch. Rest is clean and well kept. Parking can be tricky at times, depending on the time of day. read more

Carlos!! He cleaned up my super dirty children !! We love coming because of the family meal ! It's an unbeatable healthy meal. We appreciate his kindness read more

The last thing Zankou needs is another review, yet here we are. I've been wanting to try their chicken for YEARS (thanks, Larry David) and finally got to eat at this location yesterday. The restaurant and restrooms were clean, we waited about 25 minutes for two combo plates, and the wait was well worth it. Everything, even down to their cucumber salad, had amazing flavor! The chicken was our favorite as the beef, while delicious tasting, was a little tough. The employees seemed friendly, too. read more

Came here for dinner with the family. Carlos helped us out and everything was amazing. Would come back here and especially if he is here. 5 stars read more

I've been coming to Zankou Chicken for years, and it never disappoints. The chicken is perfectly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor especially when you pair it with their legendary garlic sauce. Seriously, that garlic sauce should come in a jar for home use! The plates are fresh and filling, with tangy pickled turnips and crisp salads that balance out the rich, savory flavors. I also tried the falafel this time crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and just as addictive as the chicken. The only thing to note is that it can get busy, so sometimes there's a short wait, but the food is absolutely worth it. Every bite is a little celebration of Mediterranean flavor. Highly recommend if you're craving something hearty and delicious! read more

Another delicious Zankou Chicken location. This location is just as busy as the others I've been to with the same old school decor. There is a small parking lot in front and an underground parking structure that has an elevator if you are concerned about accessibility. I was in the area and decided to drop in for takeout. Took home chicken, hummus, garlic paste, tabbouleh, pickles, and tzatziki. Every single item was so good. They forgot my baklava though hence the one star down. read more

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Carlos is the man! Super helpful! And sooo friendly! Made ordering so easy! Always love coming here!

The food quality is going down the have a sign saying that the chicken is bigger and juicier but it's test less I want back awake later still the same no test last week I tried the beef shawarma never mind the protein portion was very little and the beef was old and burnt out dry we could eat it today I tried the chicken shawarma the hide salad under the chicken not enough protein and didn't taste good what happened to Zankou will likely in Glendale we Moore option for good food read more

I've come back here a few more times since my last review; mainly because it's the closest location to me, and let's be real, I love my chicken. I'm someone who prefers healthy, smaller meal portions, and Zankou definitely delivers on that (They offer other, large portioned items on the menu, but this is simply what I like). That said, I really want to point out how much the service has improved for me since my original experience. Tigran (shoutout to you!) has been amazing every time I've come in these past few months. He's taken care of my order with no issues, and even when he's not there, the other staff members have been nothing short of great. I always get the Chicken Tarna in a large container or the Tarna bowl with rice. And since I've become a bit of a regular lately, Tigran and a few of the others have remembered my name and my order, which honestly makes me feel so welcome. I'm really glad I gave this place another shot; now it's one of my favorite quick food spots to stop by. read more

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So I placed a uber order with them at 440 pm . Apparently they had no hummus and 2 other items in my order . It took them 40 minutes to reach out and tell me . Right as I was cancelling with them they came back and said their supplies were delivered . Now it's 520 they say they will get it out quickly . 6 pm I text the uber driver he is still waiting for the order . I call Zambia again they tell me they got the order out . Order is still saying preparing at 605pm . The attendant at Sammy was short and rude as. If he was doing me a favor by checking the order . Currently still waiting for m update and no food in the horizon. Lame read more

Its been a minute since I have been here and as always they didn't disappoint the good was on point and the service was awesome thank you again Leo for the awesome recommendation it was the best! We will definitely be back soon!! read more

After a horrible experience at this location they'll promise to give a gift card for the 31.00 I didn't but they'll never send it. It's all a ploy to look like they're really sorry. The chicken here was so old, dry, discolored and should've been thrown away. They are selling that taking your hard earned money and you can't even enjoy the good. read more

Zankou Chicken - Promises for a solution. - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

5/5 Stars "Had an amazing experience at Zankou Chicken in Glendale, CA! The food was fresh and delicious as always, but what really stood out was the outstanding service. Jose was very courteous, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Exceptional service like this makes all the difference. I highly recommend Zankou Chicken to everyone!" read more

Kim was awesome been coming to this place for years. Great customer service. Parking is horrible and people in glendale cant drive, but the food is good. read more

Great service from Carlos and Eddie. Lule and shish kabob combo with hummus is consistently good.

Food was delicious but the service was really the star of the show here. We LOVED Carlos! Give that man a raise!! lol

This place is delicious! The staff, especially the supervisor are so kind. Definitely recommend!

The food here hits every time and the staff is always on top of it. I eat here frequently because it so close to my house and Carlos and the rest of the staff this evening were so quick, kind and courteous. 10/10 read more

My wife and I went to this location with 18 dollars, the remaining balance I had left on my debit card. We were unsure of the potential vibe of this Zankou location, but as we walked through the door, we were eagerly greeted by three chipper employees, and immediately knew our lunch had the potential to be fantastic. We were having trouble figuring out the optimal meal for our budget so I explained the situation to Sipan & Kim. I have only 18 bucks. What could I get to satisfy two hungry artists?" Immediately, Sipan and Kim were actively racking their brains to find the best bang for our buck. They were contemplating between a 1/2 chicken plate, or a chicken bowl with extra protein, or maybe even a schwarma plate (no, that would be too much after taxes). We finally went with Kim's suggestion of the 1/2 chicken plate with a side of hummus and cucumber salad would be the best option with our price constraint. We placed our order and it came out to 18.70. I placed my card on the machine, with a slight fear I wouldn't be able to pay for it. The card beeps and I'm 70 cents short. Sipan, the main cashier helping us, assured me that it was completely fine and placed his card on reader, covering my charge. Then I thanked him profusely, as he handed me water cups and my receipt. We got our food three minutes after paying for it, which was life saving, like finding an oasis on a long Saharan trek. We were very hungry. As I went to pick up the tray with the food, Kim threw on an extra pita bread. Thank you Kim. We got our food and it was as incredible as the service. The crispy skin and juicy meat of the chicken, the perfectly smooth and grounding hummus, and refreshing crunchy salad, was wiped clean, eaten, and appreciated as we felt its its nutrients convert into energy for us to live our blessed lives. Lesly then handed me a drink on the house, which was really kind too. Overall, I'd give this Zankou chicken experience a 10/5 stars. The true definition of quality and fast food. The team is vibrant, uplifting, and inspiring. Thank you especially to Sipan, Kim, and Lesly for creating an experience to remember, on the first day of 2026 to say the very least! What a way to start the new year. read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

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Had an amazing experience from Carlos and the team. Very welcoming and friendly to the customers. Food was delicious and fast.

Every time I come to Glendale, I have to stop by here and enjoy my chicken. I might try chicken sandwich never change the garlic sauce that he sauce the hummus the chicken. Everything is amazing the customer service keep it up. This place is supposed to be 20 out of 25 out of 5+ keep it up guys. read more

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Allow me to share with you why the Zankou Chicken in Glendale is the best of them all. It begins with the chipper, professional attitude that Carlos has when taking your order over the phone. When you arrive to the restaurant, you are greeted with a kind smile and your order is made promptly and completely. They're even generous with their garlic paste and extra peppers that are asked for, free of charge. But most of all, I was incredibly impressed with Ruth's humility and compassion. It is very clear that she and the team work very hard and have pride in their work. This team offers exemplar customer service! The food is clean, well made, and delicious. The team is efficient, professional and polite! I highly recommend Zankou Chicken in Glendale! read more

Zankou Chicken - Mixed Combo Kabob Plate with tabbouleh, rice and cucumber salad. An extra skewer of shish kabob and a small side of tabbouleh. - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

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Had my first visit to Zankou yesterday for lunch. Ordered the chicken Kabob plate. It was excellent. The chicken was tender and juicy, the hummus was super tasty, rice was cooked perfectly. Everything about it was great. The service was also exceptional. One of the employees (Carlos) went around to every table to check on everyone and make sure everyone was satisfied. I hope to go back next time I'm in LA. Thanks, Zankou Chicken! read more

As always the best in town. Great food and great service. People are very friendly and welcoming

It's like stepping back in time to the 90s. Classic Zankou chicken experience at one of the OG locations. Food is great and staff are friendly. read more

Kim and Eddie are the best I had the best dining experience here. Garlic sauce is always a hit. read more

Zankou chicken never disappoints! We ordered the family pack - side of rice, and hummus. Everything was cooked to perfection! On top of that we ordered some kabobs which also were perfect. We know Zankou is great but what really made the visit special was Carlos! He took care of my family and was leading his team like a champ! The lobby was clean and everything was super tidy. In visiting Glendale from San Diego Zankou was top of the list to visit. Thank you Carlos for the amazing customer service and for making our visit so special! read more

Carlos and eddie was very helpful and let me know what the menu consists of. Will come back again!

If I have to actually be one of those people to write a review then you know they got me pretty upset After waiting 23 minutes for a plate I had to say something to an employee Then they finally made my order. Went again and I asked how long would it take? He said 5 to 10 minutes...1 shawarma sandwich and salad after 15 minutes I asked for a refund They don't care for any 1 customer. Plenty of people go there quick to refund before resolving an issue Because I was hungry and had to go next door to get Chinese food Service not the same as it was before read more

Good chicken!!!! Loved the sides as well. I ordered the chicken plate with rice. The hummus was really good. Chicken was fresh and flavorful. Will definitely go back. read more

Everything on the menu is excellent, melts in your mouth delicious. You can't go wrong here.

Wow, been coming to Zankou for years but this is by far my favorite location. Eddie and Lesly and the staff were extremely pleasant and courteous. Food was amazing as always . read more

Zankou Chicken - Best food! - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

Me and my cousin were on our way home from Los Angeles after a very long day at work and I still had about an hour and a half left to go, so I decided to look up a spot to eat. I was craving mediterranean food and after a quick google search, I found this particular spot and I figured I'd give it a try. Parking isn't the easiest as its very limited, however I was able to find a spot close by and I walked in. Upon walking in, I was greeted by Tigran and a friendly and welcoming personality. I stood in life while I looked at the menu and he had asked if we were ready, however I needed a bit more time to see what I was going to order. Once I was ready, I walked up to the counter and Tigran proceeded to take our order. My cousin ordered the Chicken Tarna Plate with the basmati rice and garden salad, while I opted for the Chicken Kabob Plate with basmati rice and their tabbouleh salad and an extra chicken skewer. We also ordered two drinks, my cousin had the hibiscus tea and I had the cucumber mint lemonade. The hibiscus tea was not sweetened as most places, which is actually a good thing and pairs up great with this good. My cucumber mint lemonade was the BEST lemonade I've ever had, it was extremely delicious. I must admit I did have to add extra ice and dilute it slightly by adding some water because it was the taste was strong, but in a good way. After serving our drinks, we walked over to take a seat by the windows facing south, the overall seating area was really nice and open, with plenty of space around each seat. I wanted to watch the Dodger game and so I chose this seat where I can have my iPad streaming the game while I enjoyed my food. While I waited for my food, I realized this place is fairly busy, lots of traffic, however it is not overcrowded by any means. I believe majority of orders were to go, however seeing a lot of people made me think this food was going to be really good. After waiting a little bit of time, my order was ready and I called up. I grabbed my tray and walked back to my table. I realized they had these little clear containers with something white inside, looked like some semi-clear white paste but I wasn't sure what it was. Curious to know, I walked to the front and asked Tigran what it was and with a smile he said "That's garlic sauce", I told him I wasn't sure but not once did he make me feel odd or weird about asking what it was. He continued to have a friendly personality. I finally decided to try out the food and oh man, the food was DELICIOUS, I have only had mediterranean from a few places, 5 to be exact, and this one was definitely on top of the list. Each one of our plates had 2 pita breads, which I really appreciated since all the other spots only come with 1 bread and I have to purchase additional ones. I realized maybe I shouldn't eat more than 1 but it was really good, you know I ate both of them haha I could not finish my meal, perhaps because I had 3 cups of the lemonade, or the two pita breads, so I decided t take it to-go. I walked to the counter and asked Tigran if i could have a to-go box for my food and he gave me a very sturdy box, which worked perfect compared to some other flimsy containers other restaurants hand out. I also ordered an extra side of hummus, trust me its REALLY good! Tigran asked me what my name was (for the new order) and I said 'Francisco', he said "Ok I'll try to remember that, I sometimes forget but I will try to remember your name next time you come in" with a smile again. I said I wasn't from this area and I lived out of town, I was just passing by. Overall, I give this place 5 start but I would give it 10 if it was possible. To the staff at Zankou Chicken, thank you for keeping a clean place, to the kitchen, great job, everything was delicious, and last but not least, to Tigran, thank you for everything. If you read this, thank you for the welcoming and friendly customer service, keep it up. I will DEFINITELY stop by for lunch or dinner again when I drive to Los Angeles. Sincerely, Francisco P. P.S. Too bad I did not take a better picture of my food or my cousin's plate. read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken Kabob Plate with Extra Chicken Skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

First of all Carlos and Leo are AMAZING hosts!!! They are so welcoming, friendly, and made excellent recommendations!!! They deserve 5 STARTS!!! Zankou never disappoints. It's always so flavorful, salads are fresh, love the yummy garlic spread! The A/C kept us cool, it's very clean, love the clean windows. This is a great spot to enjoy a meal read more

Zankou chicken is one of my top three Mediterranean favorites alongside Massis Kabob and The Kebab Shop. The fresh flavors and high quality ingredients makes the meal. I always get the chicken tarna and the meat is always so tender. I like that it's chopped into small bites. Love the inclusion of pickled radish and fresh tomatoes. Their hummus is so creamy!!! Their tabbouleh salad is not the best but still delicious. Same for the baklava it tasted like it had been sitting there for a while. Highly recommend this Mediterranean restaurant for your cravings and they also deliver!!! read more

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