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    Zankou Chicken

    3.2 (607 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef Kebab Wrap
    Travis P.

    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.

    Chicken lule
    Kate L.

    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?

    Boy B.

    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?

    Disappointed isn't even the word!!!
    Rox C.

    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.

    Inside
    Kelvin C.

    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.

    Photos attached show unsanitary food handling practices.

    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.

    No key needed for men's room......
    Dirk P.

    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?

    Chicken and Beef Luleh plate
    Luis C.

    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!

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

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    Ask the Community - Zankou Chicken

    Is this location under new ownership? Went here recently and everything was off.

    This isn't the same Zankou most of us know. It's not listed on the Zankou website. Bootleg location. FYI

    Is this place now completely independent of the other two factions? It's not listed under either one of the Zankou websites. Thanks

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    I stopped by after seeing it featured on Instagram and got the Belly Buster Sandwich, which is…read morechicken and waffles sandwich. The Chicken: It was just okay. The breaded seasoning had a distinct flavor that felt a bit "off" for a chicken and waffles pairing. The Waffles: it has good texture and taste. Seating: There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, and the bar is partially outdoors. Outdoor Vibe: The outdoor area is covered, but keep in mind there is no AC, so it can get quite warm. I'm glad I checked it off the list, but I didn't leave feeling like I needed to return.

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    Full Bar

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