Barev (Hello), Vont ces (How are you) inch ka chika? (What's up) Unes Vochkar (Do you have lamb) Some useful Armenian phrases... I just want to reiterate what the other reviewers have said, this is high quality Armenian/Persian food, large quantities, rock bottom prices, and wonderful friendly service... I would also like to encourage anyone having a special event, reception, party, business meeting/lunch, et cetera to consider Adana as that seems kind of like what it is set up for, it is like an intimate reception room where you could imagine Armenian sweet 16 (I think I have heard they do the sweet 16 thing), or wedding parties, or just family get togethers happening...but for most of us it is a great place to stop by and get some great Armenian/Persian take-out... And I cannot stress this enough there is pride in this food, you will probably meet the owner when you go...good sign, the portions are large, your lunch could easily also be your dinner...and it'll cost you about 7 or 8 dollars for high quality beef, chicken, or lamb... I got the filet mignon, and asked if I could substitute the rice for the rice from another dish called Zereshk Polo, rice with a kind of berry in it called barberry, not to be confused with Barbari (A Persian bread you should try from Freedom Bakery Inc. about a 1/2 mile from Adana on San Fernando Road, it's reviewed on Yelp under Freedom Bakery) Anywho, the food was great and there was lots of it, lots of rice, chunks of quality beef cooked just right, Persian salad and hummus as sides...all for about $7.00-$8.00 dollars I also tried another "new to me" thing at Adana called "Oliveh" (Stolichnaya)...small = $2.25 (So why not try it...) it is a sort of Russian potato salad, but also chicken salad and egg salad combined with a Russian/Persian twist...why not combine em', try it, it does the body good... One more thing...don't think because you have had Armenian food you have had Persian Armenian food, Adana is Persian Armenian and they have dishes on the menu distinctly Persian Armenian so it's not just Armenian food, It's distinctly different Persian Armenian food. Go to Adana for high quality, large quantity, cheap eats on the Burbank, Glendale border, then swing on down to Freedom Bakery on San Fernando Road for some authentic, Persian/Russian/Armenian breads and practice your Armenian while your their, like barev... khaghaghootioon read more

Move over, Shamshiri and Raffi's- this little hole in the wall has the food to kick your butts. Not only fantastic Armenian food, but really great prices too! The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars was because the service was a little... odd. Let me explain. Marlon said he wanted Mediterranean food and we were in the Glendale area. I checked my trusty Yelp Mobile and found this place, which sounded tasty and inexpensive for a fast lunch. It is seriously off in the boonies though- border of Glendale and Burbank, in a mainly commercial/industrial area. We went in- and the place was basically empty. It's decorated like a fancy ballroom, but it's just one large dining room with tables- no hostess stand or anything else. At first we weren't sure if we were in the right place. An older man who we assumed was the owner broke off his conversation in Armenian with this other man, seated us, and gave us menus. He seemed nice enough, if a tad indifferent, and he stayed hidden in the back for most of the meal. He came back to take our orders. I think my strategy next time will be to just point to what i want. I ordered the Beef Koobideh skewers with hummus and yogurt dip on the side, and Marlon ordered the Skewer Combination with hummus and a tomato, plus an appetizer of the Armenian stewed eggplant. We got the eggplant, which is fabulous by the way, and our first basket of pita bread. When we needed more pita, we had to go find the owner in the back kitchen. And more water. But okay, we were cool with having the place to ourselves. Then our entrees came out. Okay, how weird is it when they don't get ANY part of the order correct? Somehow, Marlon got the Chicken Koobideh skewers, and I got a Luleh Kabob. HUH? We also both got tomatoes and I didn't get any hummus. I later told Marlon that they were damn lucky that I love all meats pretty equally and I am happy with any kabobs at Mediterranean/Armenian places. Otherwise, this would be a very different review. Marlon and I just made do by sharing both kinds of skewers and the owner gave me hummus when I pointed out the error. The food made up for the crazy service- FANTASTIC! The chicken koobideh is ground spiced chicken breast and it is so moist and flavorful! The luleh kabobs were to die for. Even the hummus was among the best I've ever had. The rice, tomatoes, and yogurt dip were delicious. And our bill? About $24 total I think- wow. I will definitely go back soon, but I think I will avoid Sundays like that when they seem to be so short-staffed. I liked the food so much, I even gave the menu to my mom since my family lives somewhat close by and we always like finding good Armenian food to take home for dinner. Just please work on the Sunday service, thanks! read more

I ate at Adana two months ago and have been thinking about it at least once every few days since. I haven't been able to get back yet, but I'll be unhappy if I don't go again soon. My girlfriends decided to treat me to dinner for my birthday, and I picked Adana, thinking it'd be fun, casual, and affordable. The corkage was low (not free anymore, but I think $5 a bottle?) so we brought our own wine. When we first sat down, I was afraid I'd made a mistake. It was a Tuesday night, in a sleepy part of Glendale, and the place was almost empty and utterly quiet. Very little in the way of festive atmosphere, and we worried about being too loud. But once we were all there and tucking into our food, we had a lovely time. It was a fun meal. Service was great. Our server (who seemed like he was also probably the owner) was friendly and helpful. Lara K. and he powwowed a bit in Armenian (though English was not a problem) and he ended up building a whole feast for us with some of our input. Adana is Armenian-owned, but the menu is sort of pan-Middle-Eastern, not that I have the kind of fluency in Iranian/Georgian/Turkish/Armenian cuisine to know where individual dishes come from. We started with a huge spread of appetizers, all of them fantastic. There were a lot of dips, which were fun to sample and alternate between with chunks of fresh pita. I loved the Armenian eggplant dip, or igra, made with barbecued eggplant, tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, and spices. It was smokey and deeply flavored, one of the first things on the table to disappear. The mutahbul (baba ganoush) was another good eggplant dip, with barbecued eggplant, sesame seeds, tahini, garlic, and spices. For a little heat, I liked the ajika, a wonderful blend of bell pepper, carrot, garlic, and spices. The hummus and yogurt and cucumber dip were also solid, a cut above the usual. The vinaigrette dish worked like a chunky dip, a flavorful mix of vegetables--mostly beets and red beans, with onion and herbs. We also got a little dish of pickled vegetables, a tart assortment of carrots, cabbage, celery, and cucumbers, like Armenian kimchi. The "eggplant dish" (kashke bademjan) was a larger appetizer, a huge platter of fried eggplant, laid out in a layer of slices, topped with condensed yogurt, fried onions, and mint. This was warm and savory, with a lot of good texture. I'm not generally a salad person, but we got two salads at Adana that really amped up our meal. The Persian salad was a great side for kababs, zippy and refreshing, with chopped tomato, cucumber, onion, and herbs in an olive oil and lemon dressing. The Adana avocado salad was deceptively simple--sliced avocado, green pepper, chopped onion, and herbs, with some garlic, some sprinkled spices, and a spicy, lemony dressing. Each component was just really top quality, and the salad became much more than the sum of its parts. And, okay, I guess good avocado goes a long way. We could have gone home after this smorgasbord salads and mezzes, but we moved on with enthusiasm to kababs and rice. We picked four kababs and four types of rice, and they really filled up our table. The kababs came on an enormous platter, and each rice threatened to overflow its own giant boat. The kababs were delicious across the board. We had chicken kabab, beef shish kabab, lamp chops kabab, and koobideh kabab, which all came with a zesty condimental side of seasoned onion, cut into thin shreds. The meat was all beautifully marinated and perfectly cooked. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the beef tender and substantial. I loved the charbroiled lamb chops, which just dripped with succulence. And the koobideh--long cylinders of ground beef mixed with some magical assortment of spices--I'm looking at a picture of this right now and salivating like a dog. The rice was also superb, basmati rice prepared four ways. We got it plain (unnecessary, but good), as well as with barberry and saffron, sour cherry, and orange peel, almond, and sweet and sour sauce. The sour cherry was probably my favorite, followed closely by the barberry and saffron. I just loved those tart bursts of cherry and barberry folded into each bite. The orange peel rice was on the sweet side, but good, and especially good with some meat. For dessert, we shared a slice of honey cake, which was something I'd never had before. This was a dense, layered cake, with a unique, bready dryness and just the right amount of honeyed sweetness. It was the just the right way to end this meal. Lara, the one Armenian in our group, said this was the best restaurant Armenian food she'd ever had, and none of us were surprised. The food was exactly what I wanted and more, a brilliant banquet where every single thing was delicious. As birthday girl, I took home the leftovers, and I woke up happy the next day with the knowledge of what awaited me in my fridge. I'm getting a sharp craving as I wrap up this review, and really can't get back to Adana soon enough. read more

I must have caught this place on a REALLY bad day. Let me explain... So last night, Friday night, was raining. Whatever...myself and foodie partner came here about 6pm...place is DEAD empty. It looked like a scene out of a Godfather movie: the place had semi-gaudy ambience, no one and the 2 of us are just waiting for someone to shoot this place up with a machine gun from the 2 doors in the place (yes, both of us agreed to watch each other's back if guns did come ablazing)...we peeked out head to the kitchen door to see a full staff preparing a smorgousboard of food. We're thinking, "damn, it smells good!" We get the Armenian death stare from possibly the owner with the "WTF are you doing here look" and my friend asks if the place is opened, he quickly snapped a la soup nazi and said yes, find a seat. Uh, ok..prick. So we both pick a spot nearest a door (note above of both of us being a tad scared) and before our asses even hit the seats, the soup nazi type owner opens the kitchen door quickly behind ask and stated, exactly, "what do you want?" Uh, our first experience here we stated, can we have a menu. He busts out a paper menu for both of us to share and then quickly asks what do we want to drink. We both got scared and just said water. I'm looking to the right panel with people's review right now saying oh, this was great and so was that...yea, our only options for the night was either beef kabobs or lamp chops. That's it. Uh, they both saw us peek into the kitchen with the entire place filled with food. Again,weary of being shot from the owner, we both ordered one of each. Food came out within 5 mins of our order. Fine. Lamp chops were good...tiny chops, but I at least got two. Tried the beef kabob--dry like the Sahara dessert. Rice that came with the entrees were fine and the yogurt that came with my dish was nice to be dipped with the pita. What tripped me out about this place was that I could see the owner's eyes on my friend's glasses peeking out from the kitchen door to see if we were going to book it. Mind you, we researched for Armenian food earlier in the week and based on the reviews of this joint, decided to try it. Boy, either you yelpers that reviewed this place came at a good time, but we both felt scared for our safety. We were so scared, we scarfed down our food quickly and threw down the cash and booked outta dodge. Was it because we were both Asian and the only ones in an Armenian place that was dead empty on a Friday night but what we saw looked to be a front restaurant store for other things? Yea...both of us won't be coming here or recommend it. We actually went to downtown Burbank right after this fiasco and got real food. read more

Door was wide open, restaurant was barren. I wasn't even sure if I was supposed to be in there at the time. Finally, a guy saw us, gave us some menus and we had a seat. She had a chicken kabob, and I had that filet mignon kabab everybody is talking about. Guys, for real? This place was delicious. That salad of cucumbers and tomatoes was delicious, the meats were great, the pita was fresh. Food took a while, and I would minus a star except it tasted so good and we got so much, not a single shit has been given this day. Could have taken ten MORE minutes. Worth it. Filet mignon kabob combo, chicken kabob combo, small app of stuffed grape leaves, under 20 bucks. And I am full as hell. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in LA and definitely in the Valley. One of those lovely places that does everything authentically and everything well. The meats are incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection, but if you like accompanying foods and side dishes, this place is heaven. Persian salad is best I've ever had. The eggplant dishes are incredible. The dolma, tabouleh, etc. incredible. read more

In the spirit of Fifty Shades of Grey. Oh my. I don't know why it was so empty when i went there for lunch on a midday, but it was dark, but a gorgeous dining hall. Oh my god. the waiter was very pleasant and he and the chef checked up on me to make sure I had water, and that everything was satisfactory. They took their time to massage and prep the meat to perfection. Suddenly, they brought it out and I put the largest piece in my mouth, holy crap. deliciously cooked beef, tender, flavorful and moist on rice. it was to die for. read more

Why are people in Glendale so rude?!?! Maybe because they eat at places like this. While the food is not bad, it's also not very memorable. And the staff is RUDE. They ignore you and shout at each other. I asked a question about a dish that I'd never seen before and they reacted like I was a bum pissing in their doorway. Stay away from this place. read more

Our go-to at Mediterranean restaurants is either chicken koobideh or chicken thigh so when a famous restaurant critic raves about its chicken kebabs, we're there. The chicken thighs were very, very good. The chunks of thigh meat were flavorful and moist and tasted like they were marinated in yogurt, garlic and magic spices. The chicken koobideh had the texture as if it had been fried, completely sealed on the outside but the flavors were good. We were impressed by the really smooth, flavorful hummus and the Persian salad, which in a nice twist of events, was made with big chunks of cucumber and tomato instead of the fine dices. The added texture was great. Overall, it was a fancy decorated restaurant in a really weird, ghetto industrial part of town and the prices are high and some of the food stacks up! read more

This restaurant has such delicious food! My friend and I came here around 8 pm on a weekday evening. We were seated right away as there weren't too many people there. They bring out pita bread and a sort of pita chip. They don't come with hummus, so we ordered it on the side - great idea if you don't want to eat pita alone. We ordered dolmeh as an appetizer which is stuffed grape leaves. Those were amazing, and the leaves were really strong in flavor. Inside has rice and other spices, so you should give it a try if you are new to this type of food. Their yogurt that comes with it is great too! As for entrees, we both shared the beef kababs and the lamb chops - both amazingly tender!! You can pick two sides with your plates- try to pick a yogurt or hummus for one of your sides as you will want some type of saucy texture to go with your meat and rice. They also have two different options for your rice - a more basic rice option which is basmati and saffron, and then another traditional option with more spices I've never heard of. We went with the basic basmati and saffron, and it was great! Our server was really friendly and helpful when we needed to decide what to order. I'll definitely be back here again to get their lamb chops again! read more

Fresh and tasty food with polite and caring waiters. Clean with a relaxing music on . read more

Adana Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, California

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So we walked in and just stood there.. The front windows have been fogged out so you cant see inside, or out. The inside was just.... tables. Thats it.. no plants, no paintings, not even a hostess stand. I did a quick study of the room and it was a few people sitting and talking.. I felt, well creepy. We just stood there thinking.. do we seat our self? Then a guy came out, sat us, gave us some cheap paper menus and left us sitting there for about 10 mins. The place felt very... fake. Like it was a hidden camera tv show, and the prop person was home sick with the flu. I felt like I walked into a crazy greek mafia safe house... We almost just got up and left a few times, as we still sat there waiting to order. Minus 1 Star.. BUT.... im glad we stayed. AMAZING humus.. maybe the best I ever had.. AMAZING Gyros.. top 5 ever for sure. The Chicken Kabob was tasty.. rice, fresh... BBQ tomato.. interesting. It was all under $20. Zankou chicken.. goodbye. This is a great place, really cheap... quality food.. and if you start coming here enough, maybe you will gain trust and respect just in case something goes down in Burbank and you need to pick a side.. what? I have no idea. read more

I am a fan, yes. There is a salad with spinach, bacon, chicken, tomatoes, and a WONDERFULLY crafted lemon vinaigrette. (I can't believe that's how you spell vinegar-ette, by the way, GEEZE English language!!) I would eat this twice a week (you can literally have 2 meals out of it...it's so huge) But another visit to lovely Adana's proved even more talent in the kitchen! I got the kabob combination plate--which included beef kabobs (ground, and skewers of beef) chicken kabob. WOW to the hummus, WOW to the baba ganoush, and of course wow to their juicy meats. Left overs also transferred into another meal, as the combo plate is too much for this little girl to finish on her own. The management is very close to the customer, serving and taking orders along with his staff. A very warm and friendly guy. The ONLY qualm I have about sweet Adana is that it VERY poorly advertised, their sign is hid behind a large tree. On a major street like San Fernando, I would pass it up never knowing it was there-- had I not had a recommendation by a coworker to try it. Be warned also!! The atmosphere inside the restaurant is beautiful mind you, but also lacking in windows. Their front doors are glass lined with iron ornate boarder...this is also for some reason covered in wax paper...SO there is not light from the outside world in Adana's whatsoever. BUT! To their credit the walls have amazing murals on the walls and the ceiling is has a boarder of decoration leading up to a painted skyline...That being said, I did not terribly miss the windows. So go here on your travels to Glendale/Burbank area. You will get a good meal. read more

Good service, delicious food and pretty easy parking on a Monday evening. We came in on our quest to find a Mediterranean restaurant to cater our upcoming wedding. Babes and I both thought the salmon was perfectly cooked, broke apart at the slightest provocation of the fork...well seasoned and had a lovely flavor. Chicken kebab was also tender and tasty. Beef koobedeh and beef kabob were yummy as well. Hummus was aiight but fresh. Persian salad was refreshing and flavorful and the complementary, crispy little pita chips were addictively good. The owner was super nice and spent most of his time in the dinning room talking to customers. He noticed that we both had regular rice and asked the server to bring out small containers of the cherry rice, fill rice and the another rice with citrus peel. Very nice and the other flavors definitely complimented the meats and fish well. read more

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Like other yelpers, we were the only patrons on wed night dinner. I took my family there based on the reviews from yelpers. I wasn't sure that it was the right place as there's no reception table and we had to wait for a minute before a guy seated us and gave us the flyer menu. We ordered and waited for 20 minutes before the food came. My 5yr old daughter commented to the server/owner that it was so long for the food to arrive and he answered they have to cook it first as its not fast food. During the wait I thought the reviewers must be related to the owner as the food can't be that good for such an unusual place. My mistake. The food is good and very tasty. Beats out zankou and other Mediterranean I have tasted so far. We're Asian, so I have not really explore the world of other Mediterranean. As long as you can wait for 20 minutes for the food, try this rest. The price is reasonable as well. Enjoy! read more

Adana Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, California

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We discovered this restaurant on Yelp about 2 years ago. I hadn't used Yelp much before finding Adana, but as a result, we now use it all the time. That's how good Adana is and how it measures up to all the positive reviews about it. Yes, the food is copious, out of this world, and exceptionally reasonable. We have been there at least a dozen times and every time, an outstanding meal. But what makes it especially wonderful is the service. Is it slow sometimes...yes. If you want your food in a hurry, call ahead and have it ready when you arrive. This is a family run place with a bare bones staff who don't all speak English. But they treat you like family! Every time we come in, the staff comes out and greets us, shakes our hands, they're truly happy to see us. And every time, they bring us out something special and authentic to try, on the house. They're so proud of their restaurant and cuisine, and rightly so. We love the ambiance of the place, the shabby elegance in an industrial part of town is absolutely irresistible. And almost every time we go, we're the only people there (with the possible exception of a few older guy regulars speaking Armenian over thick, sweet, Turkish coffee at a back table.) We finally asked the owner about that--he explained that their business during the week is primarily take-out for the local businesses, and on the weekends especially, the restaurant is booked just about solid for parties, afternoon and evening. One time we showed up on an afternoon where they were preparing the place for a party, but they welcomed us and sat us down. We watched as a couple of moms came in to decorate for a daughter's 21st birthday. Seems in their part of the world, 21 is the age to be feted in a big way (for girls and guys.) We couldn't imagine a restaurant in our neighborhood that would be so accommodating. Once, incredibly, we still had room for some baklava and were disappointed to learn that Adana doesn't serve dessert. But the owner pulled out his cell phone, called his sister and asked her for the best place to get baklava, then wrote it down for us and even gave us some suggestions on what we should try. And, wow! It was *fantastic*. Who wouldn't love service like that? Who wouldn't be anxious to come back? Going to Adana takes you out of the usual SoCal restaurant experience and transports you to a place where everyone is family, people are warm and friendly, proud of what they do in their kitchen and so pleased to share it with you. read more

I came to this place after browsing on Yelp for local resturaunts. It's in an odd location, and if you didn't know where you were heading, you would never notice it from the street and probably pass it by. Raffi's use to be my favorite kabob place, but this place is a great find. I got the ground chicken koobideh kabobs. Like some other readers, I asked for yogurt cucumber salad and persian salad with my order and got persian salad and hummus...no biggie since I like hummus. I really enjoyed the Persian salad. I also tried the Armenian eggplant dip which was really delish! It's nice that unlike Raffi's, you get to choose some side dishes with your meal and it's cheaper here. Potions are large so two people could split a plate. They have free local delivey as well. It was weird, when I went in, there was nobody inside. Maybe they do a lot of delivery orders?? read more

MUST READ For about $10 you get an Excellent sit down meal. What a steal this place, sides are phenomenal, meat dishes are superb. No contest, full meal, fresh, well prepared, $10 Try the yogurt soup, wild stuff. read more

Loved my delicious dinner at Adana. Reasonable prices, generous portions, delicious food, clean and comfortable dining room. My only observation (and why 4-stars instead of 5) is they need to hire at least one additional server/front-house staff. The lovely man and woman who were running the show were pleasant and incredibly hard-working - but they were rushing about so much, it distracted from the enjoyment of the meal (and created long lulls in service (water refills, the check, etc)). Everything else was excellent and it would not deter me from having another wonderful, leisurely meal here. read more

I'm a regular here, and always order my usual chicken breast kabob plate with salad, hummus and igra (Armenian eggplant caviar) on the side. Everything tastes amazing!!!! The chicken breast kabobs are the best I've ever had. And the Igra- oh man the igra- is the Out of this world Good. You should definitely start off with pita and Igra for your appetizer. Armenian salad is great too, the dressing is a mix of cilantro, lemon, oil and other spices. I never feel like I'm eating greasy junk when I eat here. Everything is so light yet filling. And Customer service is always perfect!!! read more

Generous portions, friendly staff, and most of all, great prices. Beef kooibdeh, grape leaves, hummus, and I can't remember the rest but it's A MUST! read more

Soooo good!!!!!! Growing up in Glendale I've had my fair share of kabobs spots and this place has made it to the top few I would return too. Everything is so delicious and flavorful. I was unable to finish all of this, still have so much left. We had it delivered to our office, they had said 30-45 min but we got our food within 25 min. Fast and easy! read more

Adana Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, California

This is the second time we've been there. The first time we loved everything !The second time will be the last. The food is good, actually very good,but the service was awful. It was difficult to have our order understood, we asked for our salad first, that didn't happen, and then we were rushed to pay. DONE! read more

I really have been tired of going to zankou lately because even though i get full fast - i really like to have more options for side orders and i always want to have a to go box but i never do. I walked in to work this morning and there was a flyer for this place on the door..as i was reading the menu i started getting hungry and it was only 10 AM.. When i came home for lunch i basically peeled my boyfriend from his desk to go eat with me (he hadnt even had his coffee yet). We drove right by the place and had to turn around. When we walked in, I immediately felt strange like we weren't supposed to be there. We had to wait to get seated, then wait like 15 minutes for a drink order to get taken - i even told my boyfriend at one point "lets just go, i'm sorry i wanted to even try this new place". BUT do not be fooled! When we got our appetizer, i completely wanted to stay, not to mention the smell of the place was amazing. Our hummus and pita bread was so good AND fresh, plus the bread was bottomless baby!! The lunch chicken kabobs came with long grain rice and a choice of two sides-i got a barbecued tomato (wasnt lovin that) and a perisan salad that had a hint of mint. I even had a to go box and the meal for 2 was under $20..Next time i think i will get take-out or free delivery to avoid some of the creepiness . But i dont care im still lovin it! read more

This place is great! It looks small from the outside but there is plenty of seating inside. My coworkers and I eat here on occasion and have never been disappointed. The quality of the food is outstanding, just like the service. Love the portion size. Price is fair. Without a doubt, Adana's is a hidden gem. read more

Gee, I had high hopes for a 4 and a half star rated restaurant. The place was empty. We were the only customers. There were 2 older gentlemen who helped us.Both of those men looked liked they had very rough lives! They were very serious and didn't smile. My heart goes out to these men! It's a shame that these men are still working so hard! They should be enjoying their lives, instead of working. Vospov Soup-Bland, lacking flavor. Armenian Eggplant Dip-Ok, not spectacular. Chicken Kabab-Rice tasted very good, hummus passable,chicken cooked very well,moist, juicy, but not seasoned well. It just didn't wake up the taste buds! Chicken Koobideh-Cooked well, but lacking flavor and spices! Prices-The paper menu was given to us,it didn't reflect the correct dinner prices! Chicken Kabab was listed as $6.99, that was the lunch menu price. Dinner price was $12.50. If the food tasted better, I wouldn't care about the higher prices! However, such a lackluster dinner, doesn't merit the higher prices. Parking-Limited restaurant parking. The parking lot was very dark! I don't know, if they forgot to turn on the lites. read more

Not much to say other than Adana is THE BEST, period! Classy, clean intimate restaurant. Chicken, gyro, and Adana is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Every dish is meticulously prepared and presented nicely. Other Mediterranean cuisine in the Valley has to measure up to Adana. read more

I Love this place. It's small to begin with. It's doesn't look like a normal restaurant. The food is good but the pricing is the best! I have been there a few times and it's great for groups. The staff is nice and friendly. I have such a good time there whenever I go. You have to check it out. The pricing is amazing. $45 for 5 people. You can't beat that in most places. read more

Since there are so many other amazing Armenian places in Burbank/ Glendale I had a really hard time deciding if I should give it 4 or 5 stars, decided that it really was worth the extra star- here's why. This is my go to place for delicious Armenian food for a reasonable $15-25 price range. My favorite thing to eat there are their grape leaves (dolmas in Greek but I forget what they're called in Armenian). These things are a must try, perfectly cooked rice soaked in a delicious tomato sauce, salty goat cheese, wrapped in a tender grape leaf (the owner says he gets it special from a farm that only grows grapes for their leaves), and finally dipped in a tart and refreshing yogurt sauce. I seriously want one now just thinking about them. Their kabobs are also great! Recommend really any of their meats, and my favorite sides are the Persian salad (cucumbers and tomato in a light acidic dressing), yogurt, and hummus. Service is also usually pretty friendly, and the owner is super chill! read more

My boyfriend had a menu from this restaurant hanging on his refrigerator for a while now. Noted the cheap prices, and the food sounded good, so I thought why not give them a try? Ordered take-out from this place for the first time tonight, and was pleasantly surprised. I had the vegetarian combo plate and a Persian salad, and both were so delicious and filling that, really, I could've just ordered the plate alone, and that would've been enough. The eggplant dip was to die for, and I normally don't like tabouleh or stuffed grape leaves, but somehow, the taste of theirs was just right for me. Friendly staff from what I've seen so far, but I'll have to echo other reviewers that the place has a weird feel to it. The restaurant was empty (well, really because I went near closing time), and it looks more like a tiny ballroom for wedding receptions than an actual restaurant. I highly recommend delivery or take-out! read more

Bittman had it right. This is no ordinary kebob place.The blended Persian/Armenian large menu provides some scintillating tastes. Tastefully decorated, quiet atmosphere, very friendly service and an owner willing to discuss the food make for a pleasant evening. Since the NY Times article the owner estimated that business has quadrupled! Perhaps that explains why at 8PM Saturday they were out of soup and salmon. Stuffed grape leaves and eggplant spread with pita for shared appetizers. The trout (whole fish) was extra special: boiled in a skillet until all the water evaporates leads to a soft, fully cooked (and well seasoned) platter. Lulu kabobs were extremely tender and well seasoned; chicken with cherry rice was moist, tender and flavorful with the great rice preparation; ribs (3) were equally well seasoned (this isn't your baby back place!). Sides of hummus, or broiled tomatoe etc were equally flavorful. 4 people, well fed, generous tip for $15.00 per person cannot be beat. read more

Pretty much same experience as the other reviews; place was almost empty, but we were prepared for that ;). In fact, owner told us he didnt really do marketing, as he wanted his food to speak for itself. We got the persian salad (amazing) and the kabobs (best meat I've had in a while). The guy who served us (probably the owner?) was VERY nice, talked with passion about his food, and was around for small talk. We actually found it quite refreshing to be in a not crowded place, and not feel rushed to vacate the table, as we had in many places during our trip through California. read more

I finally made it here. This place was in the LA times and in the AAA magazine so maybe I was expecting magic. The food was okay. I had the chicken kabob and some tea. They gave us some onion little salad while we waited for ever for our meal. That Salad was probably the tastiest. The restaurant was empty there was only one other table. The service was terrible the food took forever and the other table had to get up twice to get their attention. They never came to check on us and it just felt weird. The food was pricey and while I don't mind paying for good food most likely I won't be back. read more

Really a 4.5, but I'm feeling generous. The food is what you come here for, and it's done amazingly well. You can tell it's made to order, not like other places that pre-cook and finish off on the grill (I'm looking at you, Shamshiri!). This does mean you have to wait. The dining room is Armenian traditional and there is no hostess, just the owner. This is off-putting for people--white folks--who have expressed consternation in other reviews. But I'm okay with it. My main criticism is in the overall experience of the dining area. There's just no verve about the experience. You can tell that the place is rented out as a hall for birthday parties and other events: people are expected to bring the party with them, but otherwise the dining room feels dead. So here is the recap: come for the food. It's amazing. Don't come for ambience. Also, this place is a little out of the way in a semi-depressing area. read more

total excellence; my #1 $$ in LA. Just had appetisers can't speak for mains. Eggplant melts in mouth with fried spunky little onions on top & savoury tahini. Red pepper + carrot mush: so nutty and raisin-y & fragrant & roasty yoghurt soup: all rich & herbal & nutty *** dolma: unbelievably sensual, melts in mouth, like a juicy kiss read more

In a little storefront that could easily be overlooked, this place serves really great middle eastern food. Their hummus is smooth as silk and perfectly flavored, and they have a huge variety of other unique appetizers. The avocado salad was my favorite (with mint on top!), but their hot eggplant dish, red beers, and baba ganoush were also amazing! Then the meats came, with rice with sour cherries and perfectly cooked grilled vegetables. We never made it to dessert as we were stuffed with amazing food (and stuffed gale leaves!) by that point, but next time! Definitely recommend if you are a fan of this type of great food! read more

Exceptional restaurant. Really beautiful inside and the food....awesome!!!! I'm half Armenian, so I grew up on Mediterranean food and this was fantastic. Really flavorful hummus and cucumber yogurt dip. I will say too the avocado salad is amazing. And the honey cake - yum, really moist, sort of like a non-alcohol version of tiramisu. The staff was really nice and made you feel like part of the family, that sounds cheesy but it's true. More people should definitely go, I'm bringing my mom next time for sure. read more

In a part of town where you can throw a rock in any direction and hit a kebab restaurant, Adana stands out with superb quality food. Don't be put off when you walk in and no one greets you...the place curiously has no front desk or even front of house. Just wait a second and someone will come out and warmly usher you to a table. Their food stands out from the multitude of seemingly identical Armenian restaurants in the area. I've eaten at more than a dozen, from the fast casual of Massis and Cafe Bravo to the more upscale, and Adana's food is the best I've had. The looleh kebab was cooked perfectly. I mean...perfectly. Not salty or overcooked or bland like so many other places. The beef and chicken kebabs was also succulent and perfectly spiced. Their hummus doesn't taste canned...it has deep chickpea flavor and it's not gritty. The Persian salad is full of herbs and tang and the cucumber and tomato were crisp and fresh. The rice was rich and flavorful, not sticky or overcooked. I'm not an expert on this kind of food, so I don't venture much past the kebab plates, but what I had was awesome. I'm going back and asking the server to direct me to other dishes. I completely trust the kitchen at this place. read more

I can't mention enough about this place, lamb was delicious and the hummus was soooo smooth Very generous with food portions and fresh home cook. They also do something special with grilled eggplant. Thanks Adan and staff for being consistent with service and flavor read more

HUGE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! I think I spent about $10 and got a meal that lasted me 2 more days. Their Food is Awesome. The Service is Awesome, it can be a bit slow, but it doesn't take away from the deliciousness of your food. It was a nice little place, I wouldn't think twice to go back there (Meaning, I'd go on my first thought). read more