Pro: The food is delicious Plenty of parking. Inside is clean and spacious. Friendly service Con: The food can take a while (15-20 min for a combo skewer plate) but worth the wait I highly recommend the combo skewer plate with chicken & beef read more

Zankou Chicken - Combo Skewer Plate with tahini salad and hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

Zaukou is a regular for me and my family. Their food is good and they have a lot of variety. We have ordered their rotisserie chicken, kabob plates, falafel, and shawerma. We like to replace the salad for extra tabbouleh. All great! We usually order to go to enjoy at home and their plates are usually enough food for me to get two meals from. The service is good. read more

This place just sucks - staff sucks - takes 30 to 40 minutes. If the staff is goofing around and they burn the chicken. They try to pass it on to you. If you choose to wait that's another 20mins. So think about it, if they pay attention it only takes 20min. Either management steps up or they should close this place down. read more

This place is beyond awful! Food is not what it used to be. No flavor and to top it off the staff is incredibly rude for no reason. Terrible customer service! I'm surprised the manager does not speak to them about their poor behavior. I used to come here all the time when they first opened. Never again! read more

They have very bad service. Customer service is poor. Our doctor here in Montebello always orders lunch from here a month and the person that takes the order is very rude all the time I don't recommend this place plus their chicken smells really bad. read more

This spot was pretty average for Mediterranean food. We ordered at the counter and then took our seats. The food surprisingly took quite a while to arrive--about 15-20 minutes, which felt long for a fast-casual style restaurant. Beef Kebab Wrap - The wrap used very basic, premade pita bread, like the kind you'd see sitting on the counter. The meat was a bit chewy, though the flavors were decent. Overall, it was average at best. (3.5/5) Overall, it was decent, but not somewhere I'd think of first when craving Mediterranean food. Parking - Plentiful they have a lot in front. read more

Zankou Chicken - Beef Kebab Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

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I was there yesterday and I ordered the chicken lule and it was dry and it just doesn't taste like anything. Did you change management or cook? read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken lule - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

Four minutes from Zankou and arrived home with cold chicken and somewhat warm beef. With sincerity if I wanted cold food I could have eaten straight from my own refrigerator. The chicken was COLD. Professional counter service and professional handling of telephone complaint but without any remedy other than let us know of your complaint when you come back again. Only recourse is to not return. Presumably this business is doing their best which is saddening. I prefer not to cook but with fewer options there's no choice. read more

Great little mom and pop shop. Not sure why this business has Lower than 4 stars. The only thing that's lacking is the restroom; like most restrooms in restaurants they can definitely be more tidy and clean. Over than that the food was good. Chicken nice and tender. The eggplant dip is amazing. Legit hummus too. Great customer service as well. Not a large spot more of a take out and casual spot read more

So happy to find that I have a Zankou Chicken close by. Unfortunately the quality of the chicken Tarna was absolutely awful. Zankou you dropped the ball. My chicken was so DRRRYYYY. I know all locations should offer the same quality. But I have to say the Montebello location needs some help. read more

Blackened old beef* poor beef had seen better days Disgusting, cashier tried to tell me they would carve the dry bits out! Also a bunch of chickens packed sitting counter ( I wasn't about to get that either) how long have they been sitting there with no heat lamp? read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

No tzaziki, no tabbouleh.. no harissa sauce. What do you have??? Rather drive to Pasadena where you don't auger to hear we don't carry, we don't have, we are a smaller location. Small or not, that goes with the food! Smh. Not coming back here again. read more

Zankou Chicken - Disappointed isn't even the word!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

It's as good as it looks. This gorgeous plate of rotisserie chicken with all the sides tastes just as incredible. The chicken is tender and juicy, skin is crispy and rendered down with the slow roasting. The garlic sauce is to die for, and no one can make it like Zankou. The salad was so yummy and fresh. This is a great value for all the food that you get. read more

Zankou Chicken - Inside - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

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Ordered a pickup through Grubhub. While waiting in my car, I noticed the restaurant was empty with only three employees inside--two wearing yellow shirts and one wearing a red shirt. The employee in the red shirt appeared to be preparing food and did not change his gloves after cleaning and touching other surfaces. Watching this was honestly disgusting, which is when I began taking photos. This is a serious food safety concern. Because of what I observed, I did not pick up my food. Management needs to do much better. Please be careful eating here. read more

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The food here was ok, a lot of people are actually ordering take out. I immediately noticed an interesting note, the Women's room needs a key but the Men's room does not require a key. Now you probably are asking yourself: why??? Are women just messy and they want to prevent unauthorized access? No, not really, the reason is that there is a hole in the wall of the women's restroom that cockroaches come through, really big cockroaches. Please don't go to this restaurant, it is infested. UPDATE 9/2/2025 This is in response to the Owner's response. I noticed the signs at first, I did not enter the bathrooms until later. The restaurant is also not in compliance with the All Gender user for single user restrooms in California. I don't know how the restaurant could so clearly be in violation of that law? All they have to do is change the signs. Also, why doesn't the restaurant respond to me on this: why is a key required for the women's but not the men's restroom? The owner is deflecting from the real issues. I would suggest of course that the owner take care of the coach roaches but also use some common sense, change the sign on the men's restroom to All Gender and close the women's until the infestation is under control. Why would I lie about anything, the establishment is violating the law. UPDATE 9/9/2025 The owner is complaining about my review and trying to get it taken down. I don't know why the coachroches are not being taken care of, are the owners worried about getting an exterminator to their property and word getting out they have a problem? read more

Zankou Chicken - No key needed for men's room...... - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

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Zankou chicken is always the best roasted chicken I have ever had. I have been to a lot of the locations and they all are delicious! I always get the half a chicken or I get the beef kebab and they're always cooked too perfection. The cabbage salad is delicious and the hummus is amazing! read more

My experience was awful. Today, Sunday morning, I arrived in a beautiful positive mood, happy to order my meal. The woman with the glasses, i belive her name was Daniela, treated me incredibly rude. I simply asked her what does the combo plate come with? She gave me a dirty look and replied " I already told you, rice." When she did in fact, not tell me that and even if she had, there is zero reason to snap at your customer who is paying good money, $22, for one chicken plate. There was no smile and it was the beginning of the morning and this is how she started her experience with her customers, in an awful mood? The wait is a minimum of 20 mins, to add injury to insult, and i was their 2nd customer. Someone should really speak to her about kindness, as it doesn't take much to be kind. My experience was horrible and i will NOT be coming back again. I was buying food for my 90 year old father and she just provided an awful first experience. Thums down. read more

Whenever I'm craving Mediterranean food, Zankou is my go to spot. The food here is off the chart, full of flavor, and simply delicious. Today I ordered the chicken and luleh combo, the chicken & beef luleh were grilled and seasoned to perfection, just mouth watering, and very enjoyable. The rice, salad, humus, and grilled tomatoes just showcases the resturant's commitment to high quality and authenticity. Great food, service, and the best Mediterranean food around. Like I said, it's my go to spot! read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken and Beef Luleh plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

The food was Authentic in every way sauce Pita and meats The Staff was "Top 5" Iykyk Eat at Zankou [Pasadena] ! read more

The environment was pretty clean service was good. the food we ordered was fresh wouldn't get the cucumber salad again. My only issue was the meat cooking right when you enter it looked very old and black and was just spinning heating up I made sure to ask we weren't getting that meat because of how bad it looked definitely think they shouldn't have that at the front. Overall my plate was good would recommend. read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

First and last time. Walked in and ordered four items for takeout. Quoted a 20-minute wait. 45 minutes later... beef shawarma was almost like jerky and inedible. The basmati rice substituted for salad was dry/old and had no flavor. Chicken Tarna plate was also overdone, but not nearly as bad as the shawarma. Lule kabob wrap fell apart like either the pita was old or never warmed. The beef & chicken kabob plate was the best item. Service was mediocre at best. Spent over $60 for takeout that was literally fed to the dog. Another family waiting for food was concerned about the cross contamination of meat in their vegetarian order (as they stood waiting for their order and could see the food prep). The cooks seemed completely unaware of the problem when the cashier tried to explain it to them. In 45 minutes a lot of people came and went, including a homeless person who went in to use the bathroom and never came out in 20 minutes, and not a single employee wiped a table down, swept, or gave the dining area any attention. The portions are large and it would be a good value except the food was terrible. Next time, I'll take my money to the other well known, local Mediterranean establishment. read more

Where to start? I've been coming here longer than I care to admit - I'm old! It, before I started coming here, I used to go to the other Zankou in Hollywood as it was the only location for a long time. THANK GOD this location opened! It us by far the best Zankou of all the locations. Rather than getting into the family drama, that is not important. What us important is the unique menu items at this location. You will not find a better chicken Lule anywhere else- I out my reputation in it!! Most of the menu items are better as well. I have been to many of the "other" locations but tgry just get it right here. They know how important it is to not overcook the chicken. All the other locations overcook the chicken kabob and it dries tge chuncks out. Anyway, head on over to Montebello and give you taste buds a treat. Make sure to slather that garlic goodness (Toun) all over your protein, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Staff is very unprofessional. They were making fun of customers loudly as soon as they would leave. And the food takes around 30mins even on a not busy day. read more

If I could give zero I would. Very poor hygiene the cook went and touched all surfaces with the same hands I saw him touch food and put in bowls. He rubbed his nose and face I been watching just sitting there. I had to tell him to put gloves on. For a business like this food safety and infection control should be priority so customers can consume clean food. They are very slow and do not care if there is a lot of people waiting they do not speed things up and rather give attitude. Also the food was not good the chicken tasted old. No flavor unless you add the garlic paste. read more

Is it me or the half chicken looks more like a quarter now. Service is good and fast. But food wise the amount of the food and price doesn't add up. read more

I ordered the leg and thigh plate today and was really disappointed. They gave me half a chicken, but it was very dry and tough to eat. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish it. The only thing I enjoyed was the hummus and pita with the salad mixed together. Overall, I wasn't satisfied with the meal. read more

Love Zankou chicken. They have the best chicken. Food is always fresh and spot on. Not to mention their garlic is amazing.

The service is slow and the food is average. Try Manny's Olive and bone in Paramount off Alondra that little restaurant is new and the food is delicious a must try. Highly recommend them. Awesome service and good portions read more

Was craving mediterranean food so my sister and i decided to come here. Portions are pretty large at around $20. Comes with rice, salad, pita bread, hummus, and garlic paste. I got their combo kebab plate but wish I had gotten chicken only. The beef was too tough to eat, like it's been over cooked or something. The chicken on the other hand though, was full of flavor and tender. Definitely recommend it! read more

Zankou Chicken - Combo Kebab Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

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Zankou has several locations ran by two different owners therefore some locations are much better than others. I tried out the Montebello location for the first time and it was a total disappointment. Shawarma chicken very, very dry, garlic sauce tasted old and tabouleh was definitely old sitting in the fridge for a while. There's another location I frequent often in OC county where the food is always top notch. This location unfortunately was a complete disappointment! read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

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The employees at the montebello restaurant are so lazy and not too worried about cleanliness. They wear gloves but touch their face, arm, money and do food prep with the same pair of dirty gloves. Also, you order and pay on the phone and set a time for pick up and they're still lounging around after the pick up time. read more

Very unpleasant atmosphere. Zero customer service. Over priced and they take super long. I waited indoors no AC it was very uncomfortably warm inside. Zankou Chicken isnot what it used to be. The food is not appealing its bland blah. Your better off going to Costco buying a rotisserie chicken there. read more

Zankou chicken is the best. We always go to the Montebello location but to be honest, the Pasadena and Sunset locations are the best. But still, the chicken and the chicken skin are the best. And that garlic sauce is what keeps us coming back. Everything is always fresh and tasty. Kudos to the guy with the sharp eyebrows, always smiling and helpful, good service from him. read more

I should have listened to the reviews not sure why this location doesn't get it right, but the chicken was terribly dry. I have gotten the Tarna Plate at other locations and loved it every time however I ordered it from here last night and it was soo dry and the flavor was off it literally felt like I was eating chicken Jerky. For $20 I would like some tender chicken so I will not be back to this location. read more

Zankou Chicken - Tarna Plate super dry :( - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

I've been eating this chicken since I was in college and now I'm a grown-up lol. The price has gone up quite a bit but the chickens Quality stayed the same. It's still very flavorful and their garlic sauce is very good. I recommend that if you're looking for some very flavorful chicken, stopped by there. read more

If you're wondering why this Zankou Chicken location doesn't appear on the Instagram page or the official website of Zankou then check the history of Zankou for more information. This isn't one of the corporate stores or franchise locations and is owned by one of the other family members. Location does not have baba ganoush or some other sides that other locations due. None the less it's still Zankou. Service was kind of off. Food was okay not the same quality or taste of other locations. Felt like the most taste full thing here was the rice and the garlic spread. Even the turnips felt bland and not fresh. May have been an off day. Half chicken felt like 1/4 chicken. Chicken tarna was heavily seasoned with 7 spice and that's all you could really taste. Hope the quality changes and this location survived because it's a nice addition to Montebello. read more

Zankou Chicken - Tarna Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

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I was steadily ordering lunch and dinner here about every 3-4 days. Then I got chicken that was completely raw and the person just argued with me about it. I would have been happy by simply replacing it with a short and to the point apology. I wasn't trying to be refunded and the plate I brought was untouched other than the one bite of that one piece of chicken. I felt like I was being treated like I was trying to get a free meal. It was very disappointed. The area itself is in a great location with a big parking lot and the restaurant is usually pretty clean and well kept. read more

First they didn't have taziki sauce. Then they took forever with the order. Over 30 minutes. It was like there working in slow motion. I swear you would think that were were barely making the meat. It was very annoying cause they were not that busy. Secondly by the time I got my food home it was cold like it was left just sitting out and not being packed up to be given to me. I am so disappointed with this location. I think I will go the Pasadena location instead cause this place just really sucked. read more

My co worker highly recommended to eat at this place for lunch so I decided try it. I phone in the order for mine and my co workers. The amount have exceeded $100 so I need to pay over the phone. The staff are friendly and helpful when I went to pick up the food. When you first walk in, you can smell the delicious food already. I felt like my mouth was automatically drooling. Haha. I decided to order the Beef Kabab plate that came with hummus, rice, salad, garlic sauce, and pita bread. It was delicious!!! The beef kabab was really flavorful and delicious. The rice was good, but I didn't want to eat too much rice. I'll have to ask next time to see if it can be replaced with more salad or something. The pita bread was delicious with the hummus. That's a must have. Haha There is plenty of parking since it's in a plaza. I would definitely come here again and it was actually better than John's Kabob. I can't wait to try other dishes here. read more

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Chicken kebab was bone dry. Please take some notes from the other Zankou's in town where the chicken is much juicier. Service was ok and so was the ambiance. Please work on the food quality though! This is why you have a 3.3/5 rating sadly. read more