We have ordered the rotisserie chicken twice now. Very consistent good flavors. It's one of those places we go to for a lazy dinner. They now have Tzatziki which is what they were missing previously. That is so good. They use real dill (or at least it tastes like it). The indoor seating is very much like an old diner. It's a good spot for a basic meal. read more

I was craving their chicken tarna and it did not miss! We ordered one with salad and the other with rice. We were happy with the chicken portions, but our salad and rice portions were so small. It did not make sense for the amount of chicken there was. Hopefully they become more consistent with their sides. read more

If you are craving Lebanese food this place is perfect. Delicious food, very tasteful. Their customer service is average, not good not bad. I've been at this place many times and only once I had issues with the hummus, it was tasting bad so one of the employees replaced it right away with a fresher one. The prices are little high. All cards and cash are accepted as method of payment. They offer free parking in the back and also free street parking on front of the restaurant. So I recommend this place. Thanks. read more

I would like to say thank you to Brittany for getting back to me about the debacle the from the previous purchase I had. It goes to show the commitment some companies have when it comes to their customers. Which I find very important. I went back again to the Pasadena location to give it another chance. This time compared to the previous one I listed was far much better. I ordered a shrawerma &chicken tarna plate. It was delicious the chicken was not dry at all and the tri tip were small bite size pieces. My boyfriend ordered his usual chicken kabob plate. Based on what we saw this time verses the last time he said it was much better. He had gotten a better portion of the kabobs this time than the previous time, noticed that there was more rice this time than the previous time. He was able to enjoy his food more this time than the last time. There was a gentleman there that was extremely friendly unfortunately I was unable to get his name, but he explained that if I ever need to grab my phone order to consistently bother one of employees so they can get it for me. It was definitely better than the previous time. I just think it all depends on the time of day when you order. Because this time around not only did I order over the phone but I also ordered around 5:00pm which I think is when there are at their busiest. read more

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The first time I had this was when I worked in my Pasadena office. My coworkers recommended this place & when they ordered I decided to try it. I really wasn't expecting much, but as soon as I smelled it....OMG. Now that I'm not in the office I still order from here either to-go or I go dine in. I love their Cucumber Salad!! I get extra or ask for it instead of hummus. Their pita bread and garlic is amazing. I've never been big on pita, but that garlic....idk what it is. Lol I usually stick to chicken kabob, but have had the beef and they're both pretty good. Their tomato and green pepper are wow! Always nice to have that pepper for a little kick of spicy. Parking is in the back alley (kinda small) and street parking (Colorado Blvd). They are right next to McDonald's. read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken Kabob, Hummus, Cucumber Salad, Pita Bread, and Yellow Chilis. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was a regular here for years but we moved out of the Pasadena area. We just went back and it is as good as I remembered. Love the chicken tarna plate. My kids tried it for the first time and loved it too. read more

Zankou chicken never disappointed, haven't been here for a long, long time, and the roast chicken tasted tender, juicy as always! Fresh tomatoes and pickled reddish pairs well with the chicken, with a touch of the famous garlic sauce. so glad to know that they are keeping the same pre-covid price! They also got new containers for the meal; it has their name on them. The friend got the quarter chicken plater; I got the Half Chicken plater, it is about $3 difference, but the portion is quite different; we both agreed that Half Chicken is the better deal. I had almost a quarter chicken and made 2 chicken pita for lunch the next day, all for the price of 1 plater :) read more

Zankou Chicken - #5 half chicken plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We love Zankou Chicken, and you can't go wrong with the food here. Been a loyal Zankou customer for decades. The quality of the food has never been lacking. I had to take off one star only because sometimes when I pick up the food for takeout they don't get the order right. So, always check your bag. That said, they are a great place to eat, and will always correct any issues right away. Staff is always friendly and professional. Parking can also be a bit difficult, but that is because they are so popular and busy all the time. Save time by calling in your order ahead. read more

I visited this location with some coworkers. I ordered the 1/4 chicken plate with cucumber salad, and hummus. While I thought the flavor of the chicken was tasty, the chicken is slightly overcooked for my liking. Like mushed chicken. I enjoyed the cucumber salad and hummus. I made the best of it, but I wouldn't rush to return, or if I do return, I'll try the chicken kabobs instead, to see if the chicken is better. read more

The best zankou chicken in Los Angeles!! The staff is great, food is amazing nothing like it.

I had an experience in zankou Pasadena today when my order was honestly mistaken to a chicken plate instead of a whole chicken. I was not gonna argue anymore but Melanie (staff) was kind enough to give my right order for free ... without hesitation. I commend Melanie for her nice gesture read more

A legend, Zankou is well known around Los Angeles for its roasted chicken, and until recently that's all I ever tried. I like how the Pasadena location is right next to a favorite comic book shop, unfortunately that shop is closed on Tuesdays but no matter, at least I had a great lunch. The menu here is tilted heavily towards ordering a half, quarter, or whole chicken, followed by falafel and tri-tip Shawarma or the chicken version. Sides are limited to hummus, tahini, and salad mix that includes diced romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and pickled turnips. As far as I can tell, no French fries or rice are offered, just pita bread. The tri-tip Shawarma sounded great to me, there's a choice rolled up sandwich in pita or a plate that includes two pita breads with the sides mentioned above. I thinkthat in the future a roll-up would be best for lunch on a hot day, but now I know. Everything was great! I dined in, they called my name fairly quickly, and I was assembling the first pita as fast as possible. The meat was fairly tender and well seasoned. Sometimes you don't realize how much sodium is in those marinades until you're dehydrated later, so drink lots of water. The salad was fresh and no watery tomatoes. The onions were also freshly sliced. The garlic sauce, well I'd say it's 80% garlic and I appreciated their providing toothpicks and mints. A big yum, 4.2 stars and next time chicken or falafel, or both! Parking is in the rear or nearby streets, you may enter or leave from the front or back, which is great. read more

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I'm a returnee to the area and regularly get food from Zankou as delivery or pickup because the food travels well. I was born and raised near PCC so I've eaten a lot of their food over my lifetime, and it's nice that meals still have good value for the price and location. Places that deliver like Zankou's are a godsend in Pasadena when meals need to be outsourced: whether you're a student, a remote worker or just a person with an erratic schedule too tired to cook (During the pandemic, I was all of these things). I often get 2-3 healthy meals out of 1 plate order by transforming the leftovers into another quick meal. For example: My preferred order is usually a plate of tri-tip or chicken tarna with tabbouleh, tzatziki, mutabbal. I often order a side of hummus as well. I finish the tabbouleh with meal 1, snack off of the pita and sides for meal 2, and the rice + leftover meat gets used to make a pseudo-pilaf/ biryani the next day for meal 3. An aside: I almost always order an extra medium garlic sauce. One thing I notice is an extra bag of pita bread often finds it's way into my to-go order. It's like the staff looked at my garlic sauce order and said "Yeah, you're gonna need more pita with that." My thanks to the staff for their care. Tip: I've noticed delivery apps consistently overcharge at Zankou's by ~ 15-20%. Even when delivery costs are waived, there are still service fees, too. Given the time it takes to make the food, I find in-person pickup saves time and money. read more

This review is not about the food. The food is great which is why I keep coming back. I'm not sure what it's like at other locations but this one in Pasadena is terrible when it comes to having my on-line order ready when it says it will be ready. I came 26 mins late to pick up my order and it's still not ready. Why bother giving me a pick up time if? This isn't the first instance at all. If a customer was in a rush or had a very small window of time to come pick up their food, they are just scr#wed I guess? Is it different with on-line orders vs. calling it in? Is it just the location? Everyone seems to be hustling, no one is idle...so why? Zankou can take a lesson from McDonald's, Chick-Fila or In & Out! 39 mins after I was supposed to have my order, it was ready. Attached a screenshot of my order...take a look at the time on my screen shot and when it says it was going to be ready for pick up. Screen shot of when my Oder was supposed to be ready and when I got my order. Give or take 2 mins to finalize the review I started when I was waiting. read more

Zankou Chicken - Screenshot - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been to several Zanku locations and this one seems to have the most issues with the quality of the food or their service. I keep coming only because I do enjoy Zanku's food in general and this is the closest location to me. I recently placed a pickup order via DoorDash and it indicated a 20 minute wait time. I arrived about 25 minutes later and I ask the lady behind the counter about my order and she said she would check and call me. I waited another 20 minutes and grew impatient and incredulous; so, I asked again and this time to another woman. It turned out my order has been sitting on the counter on the side all this time. Screw-ups like does really makes it hard for me to want to come back again. read more

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Chicken Tarna, Tzatziki, Cucumber and Tomato salad, feta on a bed of rice! Get the garlic sauce! It's more like a garlic paste but it adds more incredible flavor! Love this bowl!! Chicken is flavorful and moist, Tzatziki was full of flavor too! Yum!! read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken Tarna BOWL - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

In an area where there are many restaurants that serve similar food Zankou chicken has a special status. Maybe it's the fact that they were the intro to the delicious and diverse world of Kebab/kabobs and garlic sauce/toum. The combination of rice, chicken, garlic sauce, and salad makes for a satisfying meal. The food is consistent at this location and doesn't disappoint. They recently expanded their menu with bowls and added harissa which I have to say has been one of my favorites. Definitely an LA staple and must try. read more

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Amazing food. The service is great. I would eat there every day if they would have one in West Covina!

Love the way this stuff tastes! Great flavor combo. Feels like it might be enough for two since I could only eat half of it, but it was awesome. I ordered through Uber Eats and the order got to me a bit early and was well-prepared. I might do this one again. Thanks for a great plate! read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great chicken, fast service. Love this place. Prices are great. When we want good food we always go here. I recommend

Still the best around, the OG and still champ. Consistency of quality, portion and timeliness. Clean protein is hard to come by these days.

Been going there a couple of years . Delicious food. Fast service. Friendly people. We enjoy the good every time we go

I usually love this place for everything they have. The chicken kebabs are always outstanding. Unfortunately I got the beef which was undercooked as you can see in the pictures. Me and my friend both got a little sick as we both got one of those skewers for ourselves. Service has always been great and quick. The tables are always cleaned between customers quickly. I will just have to stay with chicken Kebabs at this place to avoid the risk of eating undercooked ground beef. Brittany, we were there on Sunday 7/11 at 2pm. Order # 26. Ordered 2 combos and 1 drink. read more

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Appreciate what you have if a Zankou Chicken is nearby: delicious food, fast service & fair prices for generous portions. We were regular takeout customers until recently (having moved out of the area). Other Mediterranean fast casual will PALE in comparison (or be twice as expensive for half the food/taste). An absolute Los Angeles institution. read more

Solid spot for something quick, easy, and on-the-go. Staff are always friendly and accommodating. I do wish the portions were larger for the price point. read more

The title is all about chicken but I ordered shish and ground beef kebob. SO GOOOD!! Even my date that did order chicken said his favorite of all the food we had was my ground beef kebob. The combination plates come with rice(you can substitute for salad), hummus with bread and your choice of (2) meats. Accompaniments are a garlic spread of some sort (this stuff is gold!) and peppers. For lunch, 2 people can easily split a meal and be fully satisfied. Portions are very generous. Otherwise you'll have leftovers and that's always good! read more

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Okay you're gonna have to wait for your order but that's because everything is made to order. It's definitely worth! My thing is the Falafel! Delicious, refreshing lunch or just them alone with the garlic spread is perfect. The chicken and the lelu beef are good too! read more

Last couple of orders, everything has been tasting like lamb. Even the chicken. I had to double check the menu to see if they serve any lamb items and if there was perhaps an issue with not properly cleaning kitchen equipment between different meats. But they don't serve lamb. It's very odd. I first questioned my taste buds but the second time around a couple of family members mentioned the same thing. read more

I love Zankou and I will probably go back in the future, but my husband and I felt really sick yesterday. We didn't know (or think) that the chicken kebab was undercooked until I had the very last piece was left on the plate. So be careful when you order anything chicken from here. Check before you eat it! For the manager or owner, please have your employees cook chicken thoroughly no matter how busy the store might be. I was also sad that there was only one garlic sauce for 3 plates... we had to ration the sauce among us. Hopefully this was a one time mistake. read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken tarna! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Super over how terrible the customer service is and the price gauging! I won't be returning. I ordered a large Tabouli to go with some leftovers we had from the other day. Asked for hot sauce and tahini and was told that each sauce is $0.60 which is absolutely ridiculous! The price of the food is already ridiculously high and to charge that much for sauce is just greed. Garlic paste you can get from Trader Joe's and try Mediterranean Grill up the street they have great customer service and delicious food! read more

Zankou Chicken - Tahini Sauce not worth $0.60 and not even filled to the top - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. Some of the staff also wears gloves. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my food from this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is located in the back behind the restaurant. Not a lot of parking spots TBH. Plus, you have to reverse to leave the parking lot. It's a bit weird. Just park on the street and you'll be fine. Also, read the signs before you park. You will get a ticket in Pasadena if you don't pay attention to the sign. Food: I ordered a the roasted chicken wrap. The only thing better than their crispy rotisserie chicken is when it's wrapped in a warm fluffy pita with tomatoes and their unbelievably delicious house-made garlic spread. It comes with a side of their pickled turnips that are the perfect addition. It was overflowing with slices of juicy and tender rotisserie chicken. Such a bomb meal. Store & Staff: The restaurant itself is very clean, neat, and tidy. The staff here are very fast, friendly, and welcoming. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. read more

Such good food and the garlic sauce is delicious! The wait can be a little long during peak hours, worth it!

We just went here again this week. It's still really good! The prices have gone up a bit, but that's true everywhere. read more

You definitely cannot beat Zankou chicken. It resonates with me so much. Growing up, my parents and I would get the family rotisserie chicken. My favorite part about Zankou is the garlic spread. Garlic spread on everything, please! Their tarna sandwiches are also super delish and would've ordered it on my last visit if I was ordering just for myself. This last visit was extra special as the business was offering 100% of their sales to the Armenian Humanitarian Fund. I definitely ordered a lot more than I wanted to, but you know...all of it was going towards a good cause - so honestly, thank you for that, Zankou! It's so heartwarming to see businesses like this support their country in times of need. Anyway, without getting too off topic, If you make it out to Zankou, I guarantee that everything you order from there will be bomb! But don't forget that extra garlic dip! read more

Zankou Chicken - Exterior - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food is moist not dried out. The service is good The cashiers and servers addressed you with the smile you get a lot of food and when there's a crowd, they move the crowd out smoothly and fast. The area the place is nice and clean. read more

(+) Chicken Kebab (+) Pita wraps Zankou chicken is a restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean food and do it very well. The menu is composed of family meals, rotisserie chicken, pita wraps, kebobs, salads and sides. Their infamous garlic spread is one of the best tasting things you'll ever eat. It is good on everything on this menu, especially when combined with the hummus on warm pita bread. Food: My go to order is the chicken kebob plate, which comes with grilled chicken off a skewer, basmati rice, and two sides that you can choose from. I elect for the hummus and tabbouleh salad. It also includes pita bread. This meal is fairly large and I always have left overs. If I come for lunch, I order the pita wrap. The pita wraps are light, and have the same ingredients as the dinner meal, just in a smaller portion. It is an excellent amount of food for the lunch hour. What I love the most about Zankou is the tender meats. The beef and chicken are so tender and I'm so curious how they keep the meat so tender especially after grilling it over the open flame. Service/Ambiance: There are tables inside to dine-in at. Most people I've seen do take out orders because of the hustling and crowd noise that occupy the empty space. Overall, I would recommend Zankou chicken for your Mediterranean food needs. They do everything right here. read more

I typically get other stuff at Zankou, as it is a pretty solid place for fast Mediterranean food. Today, I decided to try their bowl for the first time. While tasty, it's a bit misleading, because they charge you $10 for basically 2 sides (on a bed of rice), because they charge additional at least $3 for protein.. so for $13 bowl (plus tax), it leaves more to be desired. You'd get more bang for your buck at CAVA if you're deciding on getting a bowl read more

Zankou Chicken - Bowl for $14 - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

A great spot that completely lives up to its reputation. Great portions and amazing flavor, and very reasonable pricing for Pasadena. I would definitely come back, especially late at night when everything else in the area closes. read more

Ordered a wrap. The pita was so thin that it disintegrated down one side by the time I got home and I was left with a mess that could no longer be called a wrap and certainly could not be picked up to eat. This place is hit or miss and the service is always spotty. Last time I was there I waited over 40 minutes for my name to be called it was never called but my food was sitting there getting cold. read more

This place is awesome and this is 2nd one I've tried. They are typically set up the same and are very casual. The customer service is great and they are so flexible about answering your questions and making suggestions. I got the 2 item combo plate with chicken and tri tip. My mom got the 2 chicken skewers plate. We got extra pita bread too. It was ready within 10 minutes or so and it was a great early dinner. read more