My family and I Love the food here, and have been to many different locations in different cities. This location is one of my favorites, the service is always very good and the workers are super nice. The restaurant is always clean, and I love that this is one of the bigger locations. So plenty of seating. This particular visit. We got the roasted chicken family meal, and as usual, it's been absolutely delicious and enough for two meals in my family. Such a great deal for $29.99 you can't beat it. If you're looking for a delicious, affordable meal where family definitely check out this location or location near you. read more

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One of the best Mediterranean places in the world that I have been too. I ordered all three kebabs which includes the beef, the ground beef, and the chicken. For this order is was slightly over 20 dollars. Highly recommend getting a combo so you can try different kebabs. The food itself and portions are good. Their garlic butter sauce that they give is out of this world! The combo also provides some pita bread which is nice and warm. Aside from the good food and good portions, there are some downfalls. For one, the parking lot is tight. Like it's a one way and the path is only enough for one car. You also need to reverse out as well. It's a one way parking lot. Cost is another, it's not a budget friendly place as a combo meal is 13.99 plus tax. An additional skewer of meat is almost 7 dollars. The wait is also atrocious. Average of 20 minute wait. Even for a phone order you still need to wait in a line to pick up. Very important: DO NOT PARK IN THE MCDONALDS LOT. YOUR CAR CAN GET TOWED. read more

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I used to come here a lot before covid, and now I usually just order to-go or ubereats from them, but their food is still as good as if I ate it in person! It may seem pricey, but the portions are generous! One order of the chicken tarna plate usually feeds both my partner and I, and we're both stuffed afterwards. Chicken Tarna Plate: Their chicken was so good! It had good flavor and wasn't too dry. The side of the tomatoes, lettuce, and pickled turnips were very refreshing. The hummus is smooth and delicious. My order came with 2 pitas and 2 little containers of garlic sauce too! Usually I substitute tahini for rice, but they messed up today and didn't do the swap for me. But that's an option, if you're like me and don't like tahini. When you eat at the restaurant, they have bottles of Tapatio for customers to use, and it's so good with the chicken! if you have it at home, I suggest you try adding a little too because it makes a huge difference! I would give this dish a 5/5. I prefer this location over the Montebello location because usually my chicken is too dry there, but this location is much busier. Sometimes we call to place an order on the phone, but we're placed on hold for over 10 minutes. I think this place is a good choice for to-go and food delivery services, since there was no sauces on the chicken and other meat plates. read more

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

Zankou chicken is known for its chicken. An order of 1/2 chicken was hot, plump and juicy. It tasted a lot like what I used to eat when I was a youngster. Shawarma was good with tzatziki sauce and picked vege. Staffs taking orders are friendly eventhough we could not decide and wait on us. The appearance of the place is very casual and open. However it was cold inside. A/C was on full blast. Take a light jacket if you get cold easy like me. Few other women had a sweater on. read more

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

Ordered to go. 2 beef kabob with double rice and side salad, extra garlic sauce. So good and so much food! Enough for 1.5 meals. Also can't m came with 2 large pita breads and hummus. Hummus was my least favorite part unfortunately but still good (?). Are the pits bread with the garlic sauce. 11/10 recommend and would 100% order again read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Yummy roast chicken! Love the garlic spread. Very speedy takeout service. Wish they had more locations. We don't get this very often due to distance, so it's a real treat! read more

Delicious food. Portion size is good for a plate. Just ok for a wrap. Price is ok. Wait is a bit long. Gets crowded at times. Overall, would come back if I were in that area read more

Gisel Franco did an amazing job in serving me and suggested a great order for me to try. Love the food

Looking for some good Mediterranean food? Zankou Chicken is the perfect spot! Also not mention they have really good garlic butter sauce that just goes well with everything! Zankou Chicken is located in Pasadena on Colorado Blvd. This part of town may look a bit off, but don't let that deter you from going. It's definitely well worth the trip here. It's also bang for your buck here with decent portions to keep you full and your wallet happy. I found Zankou Chicken through a friend who has been here many times. She has the best recommendations! Parking around Zankou can get be tough during busy times, so street parking is an option. Make sure to watch the signs to where you park. Other than that during these pandemic times, parking should be easier. I've tried their Shish Kebab plate and every element on that dish was delicious! I highly recommend dipping your pita bread into either that hummus or the garlic butter sauce. That garlic butter sauce will definitely get you hooked because I know I am! Please be patience with the food order. It may take some time as these dishes are cooked fresh. Once you get your food, it's definitely worth the wait. read more

Zankou Chicken - Shish Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food is pretty good, but please stop using those thick bags from China for us doordash customers!! They STINK of chemicals and permeate the food. Quite nauseating. Please go back to regular take out bags without any chemical odor. Please. read more

I haven't been to Zankou in years but I know I can count on a satisfying meal when I do stop by. The tri tip shawarma (rotisserie beef shredded by a super sharp knife) is flavorful and the side of garlic sauce gives the meat that perfect kick(I always ask for extra! My only qualm with Zankou(hence the four stars) is that their food errs on the very salty side! Please Zankou, decrease your salt use so you can be a perfect five stars! During this time of Covid, there's no dine in or outdoor seating so all the folks were either taking their food to go or had called ahead for their orders. The line moves rather fast for a Friday lunch crowd and there was ample parking in the back. Staff was friendly and they were all wearing masks and gloves. There's also a hand sanitizer placed on the counter for customers. Well done Zankou! read more

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Their family meal is suuuch a steal. There is a promotion right now that's $17.99 (instead of $22) during these COVID times, so take this chance to get it to-go right now! The family meal consists of a whole rotisserie chicken, two large sides, pickled turnips, a pita pack (6-count), and generous amounts of garlic. I got this for myself even though this is a portion for four people, so this will last me for a few days LOL The chicken was freshly hot and super juicy so it paired very well with everything that came with the family meal. I chose hummus and rice as my sides which were also very generous amounts. I thought the rice was going to be flavored for some reason, but it was just a box of plain rice. read more

Zankou Chicken - May 2020 Menu - peep the stretchy wrap. Hand sanitizer also available to use when you order! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Still flavorful and expedient service!! It is easy to get carried away ordering and over eating at this place but if you choose a chicken wrap with a side of cole slaw, you won't be disappointed and still stay on your diet read more

One of our favorites in Pasadena. Locations all over Southern California. Quick reliable service and really good for takeout. Roasted chickens and shawarma are excellent and the chicken tarna wrap is my go to. read more

Great customer service. Needed help & Juan was great help. The food was delicious, 100% recommended. Chicken was juicy sooo good! read more

Zankou Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food was great. Service was excellent! I will definitely be coming back to this zankou location.

Zach, who has the best family meals for the Buck. Excellent flavor and the chicken is never dry. Much appreciate ourZanku.

I've enjoyed Zankou for a number of years. My typical order was the tri-tip plate with rice and hummus. I especially loved the crispy bits on the meat. Unfortunately my stomach is much more sensitive to garlic now so I stick to the chicken. It's always juicy and equally as delicious. It can get pretty busy at all locations but worth the wait. I also think the plates are shareable. read more

I have been coming here for years. I think it's one of the best Mediterranean fast food in Los Angeles. It gets pretty crowded at times with long wait. And ordering online is good but usually still wait. read more

We have been coming here since 2007. The food portion is now inconsistent and less than what it used to. The service was bad, the one who handled my order was not friendly. I tried to follow up my order since people ahead of me were getting their order, I was told rudely that I've only been waiting for 18 minutes. Very disappointed. Staff needs more training, or they need to hire better ones. read more

Zankou Chicken has always been a treat for me and my family. Whenever I get out of work on time I like to pass by and surprise my family with a family meal. Well today was not the experience I was hoping for. First I requested that my chicken be cut into 6 pieces. Guess what. It was not even cut. What is more astonishing is I even asked if it was cut and the girl literally lied and said it was. No problem. I was able to cut it at home. Now here is what really caused this negative review. When I got home I noticed that they did not give me any pita bread. Yes I ordered a whole family meal with extra garlic butter and she didn't even give me the pita bread. So guess what. I had to go to Ralph's a buy my own. So to management please train your employees to double check the order to prevent careless mistakes like this. read more

The pickles and garlic spread are the best things about this place. For everything else, there are lots of Mediterranean options nearby with better meats/prices. read more

I love Zankou Chicken and this location did not disappoint. Got the chicken tarna plate which came with hummus, tahini, chicken, salad, and garlic sauce. It was absolutely amazing and the tahini in particular was really excellent and paired nicely with their chicken. Zankou is known for their garlic sauce and it is definitely delicious - creamy, garlicky, and pairs well with the chicken. They have a a few other chicken options (rotisserie chicken, chicken kebabs, etc.) but I like the flame grilled tarna as it has the best texture and flavor for me. The falafel is also exceptional, so perfectly crisp and had excellent flavor. I think this is some of the best falafel I've ever had. The hummus could have probably used some more flavor and the pita doesn't really add much but everything else is still good enough for me to give them five stars. Food can take a little while especially if you get a kebab so be prepared for that. There are lots of tables and I think the food tastes best there anyways so I recommend eating in if you can. Portions are pretty big so you can ask for the food "to go" even if eating there so leftovers are easier to pack. Parking is pretty easy from what I saw. read more

Delicious food! Giant portions! Excellent and friendly service! I had taboullah, cucumber salad, hummus, pita bread, and a whole chicken. Yummy at every bite. read more

The chicken doesn't taste good as before and skin doesn't crisp . It used to be smell very good but now same taste as Costco chicken

I read about this chain in a top-in-every-state list and since I was on my way to CA, I bookmarked a nearby location. Boy, am I happy I did! This was every bit as good as you've heard and more. Everything was SO fresh and tasty. The hummus was out of this world, the chicken perfectly seasoned and tender. The cucumbers and tomatoes tasted like they came right out of a local garden. The pita was fresh. I wish I had one in my state! read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Zankou chicken has been my go to place for many many years. Tried a few others but none have come close to the quality and taste at Zankou. Totally worth the wait when they are busy...which is all the time for good reason ;) read more

The food is good that is why they still get 2 stars but the service in this location is bad. We ordered online and went a few mins after our pick up time. The person working at the pick-up line asked for the name on the order and said ok after we said the name. 15 minutes later and still nothing when our food was supposed to be ready. We went to talk to the cashier instead and she was able to give us our food. The whole time we were waiting, our food was just sitting on the top rack. So the person at the pick up line never bothered to check for our order. read more

[Food] Combo Plate (Shish and Chicken Skewers): * Chicken and Shish were cooked and seasoned well. Each piece was tender and not dry at all. I enjoyed the hummus a lot with the pita bread that these plates come with. The sides complimented the dish well and the infamous garlic spread they have is outstanding. 5/5 [Service] * The cashier was quick and helpful when answering my questions. The kitchen staff were working quick and helping customers when needed, even during busy hours at night. 5/5 [Atmosphere] * Plenty of seating and low noise level. Area was clean and felt organized. Lighting was bright inside and dining area was spacious. 5/5 [Overall] * This is one of my go to spots that would be dangerous for me if it were closer. I'm glad to see their business doing well, and I can see myself coming here for a long time. read more

Zankou Chicken - Shish Kabob Skewer Chicken Kabob Skewer Combo Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

My sister was craving for Mediterranean food on a Saturday afternoon in early July. The place already had people for their food at 11am. I ordered double chicken plate. The cashier seem very nice and we waited until or none was called. I like their trays since it is compartmentalized. The chicken kebabs was flavorful and tender, plenty of rice, hummus, garlic sauce, and their pickled diced vegetables. I only ate half of the chicken kebabs because of the rice and hummus. Also the 2 pita breads was warmed up and made me full. Plenty of street parking. read more

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This is quite a large location in a very central location but they are very efficient. I really enjoyed my $10 all white chicken pita lunch.

The food is great, but when you put an order in hours ahead for a time and you end up standing waiting for over half an hour as other customers come in, order, and get their food while you are waiting, that is pretty bad customer service. I might need to go to a different location in the future. read more

I always have Zankou Chicken when in the LA area. Best tasting chicken in Cali! Wish there was one up here in Northern Cali.

We always enjoy this particular spot! Shout out to Alicia because she was so kind, calm, patient, understanding and professional! You go Alicia! I've tried the other one in Montebello but they are so cranky all the time and they are very stingy on their giving. Decided to celebrate today and we purchased the family meal for five chickens and we're ready to eat now! THANK YOU ALICIA!!!! THANK YOU CHICKEN MAKERS! read more

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You get exactly what they advertise. Sides are good... chicken is good those sometimes dry. Nothing fancy but recommend to order ahead to avoid long wait. read more

Zankou is truly a solid place, any time, any place. My typical order is either the chicken kabob or the half chicken, cucumber salad, hummus and/or rice. It's a good amount of food and I'm always happy to have leftovers for later. I've always called my order in and pick it up because the kabobs can take about 20 mins. For freshly made chicken, i babe no problem waiting! The wait is always worth it and the everything tastes great! read more

Experience today was terrible.The wrap I ordered was light and under portioned. The service was disappointing. I politely followed up my order to go and didn't expect to be told off that I ordered at this time and only x number of minutes have just elapsed. The response was rude, and yes people ahead of me got their orders first. read more

All I can say is wooow, Zankou chicken has the best authentic Mediterranean food I've ever tasted. I got the combo plate with chicken and steak. It comes with one juicy grilled tomato, basmati rice, hummus, spiced onions and diced cucumbers. It also comes with their special garlic sauce and 4 pcs of warm pita. All of that for $17.99. I finished everything ! The main superstar here is their marinated chicken. So soft and juicy. The steak was on a bit of a chewy side, but eating both of them together ? I'm in heaven. The service is nice but a tad bit on a busy side. You need to pay attention to the name being called or you have to make eye contact with the employer when you need to pick up the food, otherwise they will ignore you. But nothing bad. We all got our food with happy tummy in the end ! This one is in Pasadena area. It's kinda hard to spot it at first. There are parking on the back, which is kinda hard to backing up and leave. The parking in front of the store has limited space. read more

Zankou Chicken - Combo Kabob Plate with chicken and steak - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great food, awful service. I'd say probably 70% of the time, they screw up my order. I always order a Chicken Tarna with rice instead of tahini and no pickles or peppers. More often than not, they screw up at least one of those customizations, either forgetting to substitute the rice, leaving in the pickles, or leaving in the pepperonchinis. Just today they completely ignored all three things I asked for. Last week they lost my order entirely, and after I'd been waiting for 40 minutes I finally thought to ask what was up. My order was completely missing from their system, as if the cashier had never entered it at all. I'd honestly suggest eating at Mediterranean Cafe, a few blocks south-west of here, instead. Their Chicken Shawarma is better, their prices are lower, and their service is much faster and perfectly accurate in my experience. read more

I mean... You can't really ask for too much from a fast food establishment. I have yet to figure out how to enter the back parking lot, I'm guessing it's behind McDonald's but I haven't explored it myself. Food comes out fast and hot! Unless you order the kabobs then those take about 15mins+ Every plate comes with 2 garlic sauce now!! I remember never having enough and now I have more than I need!!! Place is for the most part clean. Smells of industrial chemicals sometimes but better than rot lol. Restroom code: 1296 read more