if you don't like zankou, we not cool lol. But for real, this is definitely top 5 mediterranean food in my books and we talking bout a chain. not a big chain and local to southern california, food here is amazing. Can never go wrong with any of the kabobs. My gf and I love to share the combo kabob. Portion is good for two. Falafel is also great here. Don't forget to add the harissa and toum to your meats, extra flavor!!! read more

My first time trying it I pass by it so often Portion size is huge and they also have rotisserie chicken. It was a bit salty for me. A lot of food for the price. I ordered me a large tub of hummus to take home also. Seems my favorite food choice lately is Mediterranean food. Will come back try other items. The workers were nice. read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have been a fan of Zankou chicken for decades. Literally at least 2 decades. I was excited that one opened in LB since i head that way for work at times. Its been awhile since I had it as it's usually not any around me. I realized the flavor is a bit different from the Pasadena location where I had my first zankou visit decades ago. I also know there's inflation but man, did it inflate! Generally, not bad for a quick craving fix but not my favorite location in terms on flavor. Not as consistent to other locations I have tried. Will still come back if craving it though. However probably not as much if they don't clean the veggies. As I found the "made in mexico sticker" still left on a piece of tomato in my very costly cucumber salad. A bit disappointed by that and wondering how well they clean the raw veggies. Other than that, I will say their service has always been great but the parking is small and always gets super packed. read more

Zankou Chicken - Sticker left in my costly cucumber salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

It was my first time visiting Zankou Chicken at this location, and it was such a great experience. The restaurant was clean, though pretty packed for a Thursday night. I came in to redeem my birthday reward, which was a free bowl and went with the chicken tarna bowl, half rice and half lettuce. I'm really glad I tried it this way because the lettuce is actually more of a Greek salad, which added a lot more flavor and texture to the dish. The chicken tarna itself was flavorful with a nice char, which I loved, though it was a bit on the dry side. I topped it with tzatziki and cucumber salad, and chose garlic sauce and tahini on the side. Everything paired really well together and made the dish really tasty. Customer service stood out here. I ordered online, and since they were running behind during the dinner rush, they offered me a free drink and pita chips without me even asking. That kind of gesture goes a long way. Overall, I had a great first visit. I'd come back again. read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken tarna bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It was toward the end of the lunch rush so there were a few dirty tables making it leass inviting to eat your food inside. There should be at least one person that goes around to clean tables, especially as guests leave. I didnt have to wait long for my food (to go order). The chicken wrap that I ordered was good but it looked as if it had been thrown together- Yes, I ate it! I was hungry! LOL Hopefully this was a fluke and other people's orders were made with a bit more care. read more

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Placed an order online for me to pickup after work for my son and I to share for dinner. Went in around 6:20pm on a Tuesday, and it was busy but not too busy. I don't have a picture of the bag with the label of my order, but everything was checked off. Did not get the harissa, tahini or utensils, so that was annoying to find out once I got home. Everything tasted good when I got home though, so it wasn't too bad. Definitely a good amount for the double portion of shawerma. read more

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One more pick up at Zankou Chicken. I placed my order on the app. I arrived and everything was ready. Tasty food that hits the spot, lively atmosphere, everyone is always so friendly. I've been eating at Zankou Chicken since the 90s. I don't think I've ever had a poor experience and I don't think I ever will. I Highly recommend it. read more

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Great food and excellent service! The staff member was very patient as we decided our food and side orders. Then we totally forgot to order drinks! She took good care of us! I have ordered the chicken (1/2 or 1/4) but not the Shawarma plates. We ordered a Tri-Tip and a Chicken plate. Fresh, warm pitas with that garlic sauce, so good! Side salads are great! Portions are generous! We dined in vs our usual.take out. Plenty of seating if you choose to dine in. We went early so parking was not an issue. It can be a bit challenging as it shares a lot with another fast food restaurant. read more

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Just wanted to share my recent experience at the Long Beach location. I went last minute to place a large order for some family that were in town and Tanya and her team were able to come through and help us out. Even though it was a big rush order the food was still delicious and my family, who had never tried Zankou loved it so much! Thank you Tanya and team for always making sure we always get the best customer service experience. Would highly recommend checking this place out. Don't forget to get some Baklava too! read more

Zankou Chicken - Great job guys! - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was feeling hungry for some Mediterranean food. I've heard about Zankou Chicken, but never tried it. So I was like let me try this spot. It's a nice clean place with plenty of seating. There wasn't a lot of people inside. Service was good. They told me about the food and what's good. I got the 1/2 chicken plate with cucumber salad and tzatziki. The chicken was good. It was cooked well. It was moist and juicy. With the chicken, sides and pita bread it filled me up. It did take a while to get my food even though it wasn't busy inside. read more

Back to this place lazy to cook, i bought fattoush salad!!! Amazing!!! Best salad I've ever eaten. Good price. I didn't add any protein. However you may add it for additional fee. The dressing!!! The dressing!!! read more

Zankou Chicken - Fattoush Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have been ordering food here several times. Placing order on the app is very easy. Food is always very good and fresh. We usually get the same thing. Roasted chicken and the beef kafta plate. Friendly service. They do offer in door and out door seating. Plenty of parking. read more

After driving by this place several times I finally gave it a shot. Super simple and clean layout, staff is on point and service is excellent. The shawarma was so good I was upset when I got to the last bite. Cucumber salad was tasty and refreshing. Honestly I don't have any complaints and will be back again. read more

Zankou Chicken - Tri-Tip Shawerma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Zankou is a historical landmark and I'm glad to see they're expanding. This location was very clean and the service was exceptional. The food was amazing and do note if you order kebabs they take long so prepare yourself. The hot sauce and garlic sauce are delicious. Great indoor and outdoor seating with a Starbucks Nextdoor. read more

The food here is always good. So, that's why they ended up with a 3. But today, this place was a mess. I ended up using napkins and hand sanitizer I wipe down our tables. The floors were filthy. Rice, paper, trash, liquid spills by the trash can. Super disappointed to come in and see this. The store seemed fully staffed and not super busy that someone couldn't check up on the dining area. Just a few photos as I didn't want to take pictures of the entire floor. read more

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It was okay! The food was basic and nothing too special. The service was ok. The prices were a bit high for the quantity and quality.

We hadn't been there in a long time and it was quite disappointing. The size of the chicken was like a Cornish Game Hen. No joke. The wings were smaller than my baby finger and so dry you could barely swallow it. We got a tiny chicken, some rice, salad, hummus, and 2 little dry balls of falafel for $46. 82. What a rip off. Terrible We'll never go there again. read more

My new go-to spot when we want Mediterranean food. I placed my order online through Yelp & it was ready on time. They got my order correct. (Unlike the other Mediterranean restaurants in Cerritos). Go to Zankou Chicken instead. Zankou chicken is the best. They do not skimp & the food tasted great! On a Friday night, this place was packed and had a lot of to-go orders ready to be picked up. You know it's a really good place when it's busy. read more

Zankou Chicken - Combo Kabob Plate (top) & Quarter Dark Plate (bottom) with 2 garlic sauces & 2 packs of Pita Bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I'm very familiar with Zankou Chicken as I used to eat it all the time when I lived in the Pasadena area. I'm happy that they brought this location to Long Beach near Long Beach Airport on Willow and Lakewood Blvd. Zankou serves mediterranean food and their shish kabobs are great, but I crave their delicious chicken dishes with their addictive garlic sauce. I typically like to get any of their chicken thigh dishes. It's also hard to pass up their family meal for $30 for a rotisserie chicken and all the sides. If I want a lighter meal, then I'll get a tarna wrap in pita (chicken thigh), which comes loaded with their addictive garlic sauce (toum) and hummus. Today, in lieu of getting the wrap, I went with their "combo kebab" plate, which had two kebabs, salad, hummus, and pita for $20. For my kebabs, I went with chicken and steak. The kebabs are made to order and I feel that it's a great value compared to the wrap because you get more meat and you get a bunch of delicious extras (rice, salad, sauces, etc). The food here is delicious. I might consider going elsewhere for kebabs if I want lamb (which they don't serve) or steak (which they do serve); however you really can't go wrong with their chicken and addictive sauces. read more

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I had a taste for roasted chicken did a quick yelp search and found Zankou Chicken the reviews were good and I drove over to check it out in person. It's located in Long Beach on a busy road that in a lot that's extremely crowded the lot is filled but it doesn't take long for me to find a parking spot. As I'm walking up I can see through the window that this restaurant is packed I walk in and instantly feel funny the staff numbers 7-9 deep at the counter the registers and a few standing around and they don't acknowledge me or anyone that enters not a word it's just my opinion it just felt odd to me and won't affect my review I wrote about the food. The young lady that took my order seemed nice when she took my order. I walked over to the counter and the menu had so many different things to choose from here's what I ordered. Half chicken dinner it incudes two sides I chose cucumber salad and rice and a fountain soda. Hummus & pita Bread. Tsaziki sauce & pita chips. Two complimentary garlic sauce with a meal. $38.00 total price. The meal consists of a nicely roasted half breast and thigh with a small wing attached it was seasoned very well and tasty down to the bone juicy and delicious even when I ate it cold that chicken was soo good. 10/10 The cucumber salad was crunchy delicious and refreshing it paired perfectly with the chicken I loved it. 10/10 Rice was seasoned and tasted very good and it was delicious hot and when it was cold. 9/10 Falafel I ordered one to try it smelled good but I didn't like the taste the flavors are a bit too strong and herbaceous for me it's all good though I'm glad I tried it. 7/10 Hummus was flavorful and very good and came with two packs of (2 each) The pita bread tasted fresh and soft tomorrow I'll toast it and make pita sandwiches with the leftover chicken. 10/10 hummus & pita bread 10/10 Tsaziki sauce was delicious the toasted pita is very crunchy perfect for tsaziki sauce and hummus tomorrow I'll sprinkle on something spicy to kick up those chips. 10/10 Garlic sauce is very strong just like I love it - and slathered on the chicken when it's hot is divine it will also be used in pita wrap leftovers tomorrow. 10/10 The fountain soda area had many choices I mixed Lemonade & Cucumber mint lemonade together it was an interesting combination tasty and refreshing I loved it. 9/10 All in all my food experience at Zankou was pretty good I definitely will return for another order of roasted chicken and cucumber salad. Food was the bomb. I'm still dreaming about that roasted chicken it reheated perfectly tender juicy and especially flavorful slathered with that garlic sauce omg. Service was good. Ambiance was ok but I'm bit tripping about it. Until next time. Just me Shawn C. read more

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Ordered via Postmates from this location and everything was packed so well! The food was amazing here as per usual! Everything came fresh and delicious. Portion size is great for sharing imo! The tri tip was sooooooo good and don't get me started with the Garlic Butter sauce!!!! 10/10 recommend!! read more

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I was berated by a racist employee name Javice at this restaurant. I have never been so upset and angry dealing with a person who is freely allowed to speak racist remarks. Stay away from this place at all costs. read more

I stopped in at Zankou Chicken, a Mediterranean place with a reputation for bold flavors and hearty portions. I ordered the Zankou Chicken - Tarna Bowl. I never had a bowl like this before with so many flavors. The chicken is carved straight off the big spinning spit, tender with little charred edges, sitting on top of buttery rice with creamy hummus, feta, kalamata olives, cucumber tomato salad, and a hit of cilantro. The chicken was slightly dry in spots but everything else made up for it, and the garlic sauce tied it all together. I don't know Mediterranean food well enough to explain every element but it was all different in a really good way, bold, fresh, and super filling! read more

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I had a long weekend without meal prep and headed over to Zankou! My order has includes the chicken tarna and tri-tip plates with hummus, tahini, and salad. The portions are generous and filling. Each meat and the pickled turnips could be enhanced with more distinct flavors as some bites were simply bland. The garlic sauce on the side and pitas were plentiful, but I will request less next time to avoid waste. I'd try them again with different meals to get a better feel for their specialities. The cashier was patient and quite friendly. Since this was a to-go order I wasn't inside the restaurant for an extended amount of time, but was able to find a clean table at which to wait. read more

Zankou Chicken - Try-tip plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Love the food here and the family meal is a great deal. Chicken was super juicy and can't beat the pita bread and chips. read more

Zankou Chicken - Family email - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

We're big fans of their family meal The sides are a great size, and we always seem to have leftover of those long after the chicken is gone. It gets pretty busy, but the staff are friendly and with the open kitchen you really get the feeling that they're trying to get your order out. read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have officially become obsessed with Zankou and here's why. So my brother was having a going away party because he was moving so we ordered the feast for catering. Let me tell you the amount of food is insane and so good. Everyone loved it. Now here's where I was thrown off. I was like oh cool it comes with a tray of falafel lemme try one. (I'm picky with falafel) uhhmmm excuse me! Their falafels are literally the best I've ever had. They're always crunchy even after a 15 min drive home. Had it not been for that feast I would've never tried them and now when we go there I just order the falafel plate. Their chicken tarna is also amazing but I just keep going back to their falafel. Not only that but they also have my favorite tzatziki too. The consistency and flavor is amazing with the falafel in a pita with cucumber salad, garlic sauce and harissa. Thanks for bringing Zankou to Long Beach. read more

Zankou Chicken - The best Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Reliably consistent. You know what to expect when you eat at Zankou. Opted for the seasoned chicken with garden salad, hummus and tzatziki. Oh and 2 garlic spreads (a must have). Portions were generous. Chicken moist and flavorful. Tzatziki was great on everything. Hummus smooth and creamy. Good thing you get 2 pita's. Just enough to clear your plate. Overall, I think Zankou ranks up there or better than most establishments. In a pinch, they'll always do! read more

This is a place that we frequently visit. Such a staple. The chicken kabob with the garlic sauce is to die for. If I could get that garlic sauce on tap I'd do it. The only knock on Zankhou is if you want a kabob be prepared to wait a while (15-20 minutes) as they make them to order. Otherwise, an amazing Mediterranean style restaurant for on the go read more

I always eat at Zankou Chicken when I'm in Long Beach. The food is great and the crew work hard to get the food out as quickly as possible. Thank you Stephanie, Milton, and the entire crew for a great lunch today! read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken kabob with extra chicken. Awesome! - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Marvin took our very large Thanksgiving order for the Engineering Team at UCI Health - Los Alamitos. He was patient, kind, and explained our options. He completed our order, individually bagged the orders and even put our Engineer's names on their bags. His customer service skills is on the highest level. He must be a manager and if not he should be. I will call him Marvelous Marvin! read more

Zankou Chicken - Marvelous Marvin - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've seen this establishment litterally being built. I was excited to try this business since they opened their doors. Well just fresh out of labcorp doing labs I most definitely needed to have a bite to eat as well as my family. Service was on deck, super fast, steady and fresh. If you order food expect to wait 10 to 15 minutes for kabobs. I ordered a roasted chicken wrap along with a salad. Plenty seating indoors and outdoors , plenty parking as well along with blink charging stations. The environment was relaxing with plenty of sun shining thru the windows. read more

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So I went here five years ago when they first opened up in Long Beach and I was happy about it and enjoyed what I got for the most part but thought to myself. I've had better in this class and type of food so I went back another time and decided no way I can get better elsewhere for the price. I think I forgot all this and went in today and was heavily disappointed. First of all the staff was very nice. I will say that to be true. However, the food was not good at all. I got five different flavors of their wraps and not only were they wet and falling apart because the produce wasn't dried and it was wet, so it made the pita soggy the meat was overcooked and my dismay, poor quality . We got a side of harissa sauce and pita and hummus and falafel which we enjoyed and kept, but I literally packed up the food from home and took it back and told him that I refused to pay for this food specially since my whole order was $90 it's just too expensive these days to not say something. They were pretty great about it and even gave me a coupon to come back and eat again at another time and order whatever I want . read more

Been to this location twice in the past 12 months. Convenient when I'm by the Long Beach Airport, They are famous for their garlic sauce (in paste form). Everything here is better with their garlic sauce The Half Chicken lunch plate with 2 sides (hummus and cucumber salad) over basmati rice is my go to, with an extra garlic sauce. Their chicken is so moist, tender and juicy. Sorry, by the time I remembered to take a picture, I was almost done with my plate. That said, I just took screenshots from their menu of what I recommend. I also ordered takeout for the first time of their Tri-Tip Shawerma bowl. It was good but I am sure it would have been much better eating it fresh. Parking can be an issue depending on what time you come. This place gets packed. read more

Zankou Chicken - Half Chicken Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I am giving a bad review to this store due to my experience with Uber Eats and your store. They placed the order with your location instead of the one closest to me at my work and when I saw it I canceled right away. Yet they still charged me for the order as your store apparently accepted it in the 2 seconds from when I placed it. I feel ripped off and A won't use Uber Eats and not sure about going here anymore just because will I don't like getting robbed and that's what it feels like. read more

For many years, I lived next to the West LA Zankou and it was incredible. Amazing portions for the price and delicious food. Everything fresh, always five stars. I was visiting a client on this particular day and was looking around for somewhere to grab a quick lunch. I was very happy when I came across the Zankou sign in Long Beach. Easy parking. I ordered a bowl. I didn't want anything big or crazy and ate it on their patio. The bowl was objectively 80% rice, a little bit of chicken and my sides were hummus and tabouli. There was maybe a tablespoon of chicken. It was really disappointing. I ate everything except most of the rice. I don't know if this was a unique experience for this location or if things across-the-board have changed in the Zankou restaurant world, but this was not the experience I was used to. No Bueno. The staff was very nice. read more

I had eaten at a Zankou in Anaheim and LA, so I thought I would give it a try as part of my Mediterranean food extravaganza. I tried various dishes at over a dozen Mediterranean restaurants in a 6-month period. The flavors of the gyro were good. But I felt like the protein portion for the gyro was very small compared to other similar locations. The staff was friendly. The ambiance is great as this building appears to be new construction. Parking was super easy. The price of the gyro was comparable to other similar locations. read more

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Absolutely gross in the dining area Chair & table legs covers in dirt from customer shoes. Tables outside have shoe prints , probably employees use to reach the umbrella. Mop & broom left next to trash receptacle. Crumbs leftover at the paper napkins. Dirty walls, what look like fingerprints. I was first customer when open at 10:30 , there was crumbs leftover from what was night before. Don't take my word for it. Next time you go out to eat, take notice of your surroundings. How does the floor look like at In n out? Or at Starbucks? Jack in the box? read more

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Zankou always hits the spot. Ordered the chicken skewer plate, with tabbouleh and muttabal. Chicken is juicy and tender, tabbouleh is light and vibrant, and muttabal has a smoky note. Everything is fresh and the garlic sauce cannot be missed. Service is friendly and restaurant was clean. Overall a great location. read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken Kabob Skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

The most unseasoned bland food ever, have the audacity to charge all that money, Ridiculous! read more