Better than average. Friendly owner and honest. Chicken kabob was good. The eggplant appetizer was better.

Love the food here it was my first time. I got the ribs and rice with hummus and dry bread for dipping - bbq salad

The location isn't great and the parking lot is small, however there was plenty of parking in the residential area nearby. The inside was very dark and there weren't many tables set up. It seemed like they were more set-up for takeout. The menu had a wide assortment of items that I never tried before. Everything sounded good, but it would help to have some pictures to see what they looked like. The food was spot-on. You can tell that the chef but a lot of thought into each dish. Prices were reasonable and the portion size was generous. I hope to come back and try some other dishes someday. read more

Can't say enough good things about the food here. The igra (eggplant dip) is sooo good. Flavorful and served with onions/parsley and pita chips/pita bread on the side! For $6 you get a small which is a perfect size for an appetizer. The entrees are HUGE and big enough to share. I got the combination plate, which comes with chicken koobideh, tender pieces of beef, and beef koobideh ($20). My friend prefers chicken breast meat and so she asked if she could get it exchanged for that and our server, Mario asked the kitchen and they did it for us free of charge. It was really kind of them and great service. We also upgraded to cherry rice and orange peel rice on the side which are both soooo flavorful and tasty. And they serve so much! You get to choose two small sides with the entree and we got hummus and yogurt dip. Both were incredible. I'd definitely recommend the yogurt dip since it goes very well with the meats. The beef was INCREDIBLE. I've seriously never had such well-marinated meat at a Mediterranean restaurant. I could eat that forever and be happy. The beef koobideh is also very flavorful and delicious, though I have to say I prefer the shish kebab pieces slightly more! Definitely give this place a try. It's so worth it. read more

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Absolutely amazing food. Khoobidedh kabob was out of the world . Great service by the persian girl . Will be backbsoon.

From the outside, you can't even tell this is a restaurant! It's in the part of San Fernando Road where it's a little industrial but this is a hidden gem. The restaurant was a little empty when we walked in and we were seated right away. The server came to greet us and brought us waters. The menu is pretty straight forward! I ordered the chicken kebab with white meat. It came with 2 sides - I got the tomato and cucumber salad and hummus! They bring you pita for the table to share. The serving size was HUGE. The rice was overflowing on my plate. I couldnt even finish it! The chicken was perfectly cooked and very juicy. I loved everything I ate and so did my dinnermates! Parking is super easy - street parking and they also have a small parking lot next to the restaurant. read more

Adana Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, California

This is a good spot for middle easter/persian food. The dining room itself is a little drab, but you're coming here for the food.....or to get a to go order. I know the persian salad is popular, but the fattoush is the salad to get. 50/50 success rate on whether they'd let you sub the fattoush for the persian salad w your meal. Chicken koobideh is the best kebab I've had but they are all above average. In my opinion the food here is better than Raffi's, but the ambience at Raffi's is equally superior. Crispy eggplant is a must order too. read more

Amazing food and service. The owner is very knowledgeable and makes excellent suggestions, The kebabs are all juicy and perfectly cooked. The sour cherry rice is a favorite. I'd highly recommend getting suggestions from the owner. You'll try things you wouldn't normally order and you won't be disappointed. We also love the sandwiches for lunch. Available to-go only. read more

Delicious food! I love Chicken Koobideh and this restaurant offers one of the best I've ever had! The yogurt and hummus was also yummy! I'll be back! read more

Adana Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, California

Worst service quality ever, Food was okay but owner was very rude to us. Definitely never again. My friend ordered just a kebap by mistake and wanted to add to salad and rice owner wanted to charge another additional kebap for that. read more

Highly recommended. This is one of the best family owned restaurants in Los Angeles. Everything made fresh and delicious.

This restaurant has some DELICIOUS food. There are many Middle Eastern restaurants near me. Adana is a little further afield so it's been awhile. Sooo much better than what I have been eating due to Convenience. I forgot how good Adana's food tastes!!! read more

The restaurant itself is small, but the food here is really great. I love their kabobs, just very well seasoned/cooked etc. Just what you want for your Mediterranean Fix. Highly recommend. read more

I made the mistake of taking my husband aka the Persian food snob with me. I really do understand the dilemma all of you face when you know how to cook and you refrain from dining out because you know you can cook better than a lot of people. My husband is one of those people because he knows how to cook Persian food and his family had a restaurant in Iran. Needless to say I cannot remember finding a restaurant that he will go to more than once if they serve Mediterranean food. One of my best friends told me she loved Adana, so I couldn't wait to check it out. I just popped in there one day for lunch all by myself and I thought the restaurant was closed because they forgot to put the "Open Sign" up. I ended up pulling on the door handle anyway and lo and behold it was open. So I walk in and there was one customer sitting at a table and I just plopped myself down at a table. A few minutes later a waiter comes walking through the door from the kitchen. I've been hooked on chicken koobideh kabobs lately so I just ordered the chicken koobideh kabob. The lunch is served with rice and two sides. I ordered the hummus and yogurt with cucumber. There was no salad with some type of lettuce to speak of which I would have loved. The second time I went I dragged the Persian food snob with me. Big mistake and I should know by now. My husband did not care for the fact that the chicken koobideh was mixed with baking soda. That gives it a hard shell on the outside. He also didn't like that the dolmeh was served ice cold. This made us both think that it was made who knows when and refrigerated for who knows how long. We both like them warm. The hummus is alright, but they don't add lemon juice. The kashke bademjan was good for me, but just alright for the Persian food snob. He likes it when it is all blended up and creamy. I will definitely go back sans the Persian food snob. read more

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Spurred on by a Jonathan Gold review, as well as two positive reviews by Yelpers I trust implicitly (Gary I and Steph C), it was time to give my craving for good stuffed grape leaves the satisfaction it deserved. And boy was I satisfied! I had driven by Adana literally hundreds of times and never noticed its modest storefront. Make sure you've got the address or you'll zip right past it. Parking was easy (on the street). The interior is decorated in muted tones, with modern interpretations of classical music playing softly in the background. Service was impeccable. Starting with a cold yogurt drink which was perfectly seasoned, I immediately ordered the stuffed grape leaves as an appetizer. Served with a dill yogurt dip, they were fantastic. If there's one thing that ruins stuffed grapes leaves, it's stringy tough leaves; these grape leaves were soft, melt-in-your-mouth with a lovely filling. Throwing caution to the wind, I then ordered the lamb chop kabob lunch special. The SECOND I took a bite, I knew I had made the right choice. Perfectly tender, perfectly seasoned, these lamb chops were some of the best I've ever had. Served over rice pilaf, the lunch special included two sides (I picked the hummus and Persian Salad.) The hummus was light and flavorful and the Persian salad was really tasty, too. The honey cake with coffee made for a happy ending. Portions are gigantic! I took home enough for two small meals. I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Oh, this place may be misleading from the outside, but once you enter it is astounding. Stylish ceilings and walls down to the wood flooring and nicely designed tables. Waiters are up to par with a great welcome and prompt seating, excellent service. For a starter, I tried the lentil soup which I immensely enjoyed. I chose a dinner salad since I'm really not into tomatoes and cucumbers and they accommodated me with a tasty ranch salad dressing. Pita bread was split with one side regular pita and the other side had a similar pita but cooked crispier with a garlic taste to it. And dipping that in the creamy hummus, I just loved this . Shish kabob.... aaaah... the best for last..couldn't have asked for anything better. Medium cooked with a slight red inside just steaming hot on my plate with a nice aroma. What a feast for a king. read more

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AAA+++ First i am thankfull to all those who choose the profession of preparing and serving food to the public. A pleasant elegant atmosphere, the foodis strikingly fresh and portions are larger than i anticipated. The menue has many choices. i am esting falafell plate right now. my wife and father are both pleased with the chicken kebab plate and chicken breast kebab. The service is excellent, they are kind, caring and considerate. The rice is delicious and in generous portion. read more

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Like many others, I discovered this place after the Mark Bittman article in the New York Times. It's now framed in the restaurant so you can point it out to newcomers. I've brought hordes of newcomers, and urged many of my friends to try this place because it's delicious, and we need to support the non-chains. I've sent a lot of repeat customers to Adana. So when my in-laws visited from NYC and mentioned they have never had Armenian food, I knew we had to scratch that off their bucket list. They are not foodies nor adventurous eaters -- can't use chopsticks, hold the sushi, just Uncle Ben's converted rice. These creatures of habit loved everything they sampled, from the hummus to the Persian salad. As we made our exit, my mother in law told Edward they'd like to come back on their next visit. Whew. Score one for the daughter-in-law. We've enjoyed many dishes since July 2013: lamb chops, pork ribs, cornish hen, beef koobideh, chicken koobideh, honeycake. The ikra is the best, and I often order it to go for holidays where it's always a hit and great advertisement for Adana. There's still no real signage, which is ironic since it's next door to the sign store. There is a new menu, Edward continues to innovate and remind of me some dishes I need to try. As one would expect, the prices have risen since that NYTimes review, about 30% since last July. Happy for them, a little sad for financially challenged me, but hopefully success breeds success. read more

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Yesterday, I had the single best Mediterranean meal I have ever had in my life, and it was a takeout order I got from Adana. I am still in shock. I ordered the chicken kabob plate. NOT the chicken breast kabob, but the "normal" (I presume dark meat) chicken kabob. It was the juiciest, most tender and FLAVORFUL kabob I have ever had. OMG! I have some health issues, so I also ordered this "small kidney bean and rice" combo that was AWESOME and perfect for my dietary restrictions. I have never had this in my life, and it was TREMENDOUS! They sent a copious amount of hummus, and it was FANTASTIC! The shirazi salad was also tremendous. Because of my diet, I didn't taste the pita (both hard and soft) that were sent, but I'll bet they are equally good. I'm not kidding when I say that this was one of the best meals I have ever had, and I can tell you I will be ordering this exact same meal over and over again. Seriously. That kabob, the rice, the hummus and the salad were off the charts good. 10 out of 10. A+++++ read more

One of the best kabobs I had. The food is very delicious and I believe not only they know how to cook well but they use higher quality ingredients. Next time visiting Glendale, I will definitely go here. Thank your to the chef. read more

Like many typical Armenians, our small gatherings at home typically include a minimum of 10-15 guests every weekend. With a baby, cooking for that many people is not enjoyable. Thanks to Adana, my life has become much easier when hosting for all my friends and family. I first ordered from them about 2 years ago, and ever since, they have been my go-to catering service. Their selection is extensive, the food is delicious, and most importantly, they provide enough food for our culture! If you are Armenian, you will understand - when we cook for 10, it's really for 50 people, and that's exactly how Adana caters, which we all appreciate. I never have to worry about not having enough portions. One of my favorite dishes they offer is their fish, which I have to say is the best fish I have ever had in my life, and I'm not even a big fan of fish to begin with. I also want to mention that their prices are very reasonable, which is hard to come by nowadays. We usually pick up the food, but if I'm not mistaken, they also offer delivery for an additional charge. read more

I have never had beef kabab this good! The rice and hummus were also absolute perfection. I've been to this gem three times and can tell you that after my first time, I literally dreamed about eating their kabab. Food-wise, it's one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. read more

The person who gave this place a 1 star review is on drugs. I went here based on a recommendation of a friend, who's sister swears by this place. My friend sent me the NYT article and one afternoon I decided to give it a try. I live in Glendale, so kabob places abound. I've been to all the usual places, Rafis, Zankou, Kabob Factory, Sevan meat market. They're all very good places, but Adana is different enough that I would highly recommend that anybody who loves kabobs give it a try. First off, they have pork. What kabob place do you know that serves pork. Not only do they have pork, they have these pork spare ribs that I would kill for. Holy crap were they good. Ihad ordered the baghali polo as mentioned in the NYT article, but overhear the owner talking to a customer about the pork. So I decided to try it. THIS IS A MUST! You must try to the pork spare ribs. They were juicy (the right amount of fat), crispy and had a fantastic flavor. The other meats were very good. The chicken and beef were very tender, well seasoned and better tasting than other places, but the pork absolutely stood out for me. Definitely worth it for me and I will definitely be going back. read more

This place has amazing Armenian/Persian cuisine. The beef Soltani was amazing, the baba ghanoush was very good, it's a little gem hole in the wall place. Highly recommended staff was friendly and helpful read more

Ordered food for a staff party to be picked up. Everybody I talked with was very friendly and quick to serve. The order was ready as promised and was truly outstanding in flavor, quality and size of servings. I will return with wife and friends for dine in and really look forward to another amazing meal. Thank you Adana! read more

The best. I dunno how else to explain it. Simply excellent food made by excellent people.

Food is still great but prices have gone up. Ordered takeout with my friend and had the lentil soup ($7) for a small serving, eggplant onion dish ($9) and one veggie combo ($16). So for takeout for two... it was $34. The hummus is great. So is the sautéed sliced eggplant/fried onion appetizer. The falafel wasn't very good. Neither was the dolma. Salad was fresh but watery so the rice got watery, too. Overall, was not impressed this time for the cost. Still gets 4 stars because of the good customer service and good fresh food. I will have to explore for another local Mediterranean place for takeout because this one is breaking the bank! Ambiance-wise, it's not a place I'd go to sit for dinner. It had an old fashioned, European, banquet hall kind of vibe. May even be worth me driving to Dune to get a delicious falafel sandwich for under $10. read more

Congratulations to Chef Edward Khechemyan of Adana Restaurant: Awarded a 2019 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand from the MICHELIN Guide California and Ranked #73 on Jonathan Gold's 2017 101 Best Restaurants. Dear Chef Khechemyan: Thank you to you and your staff for a delicious and beautifully curated foodie playlist of various Armenian/Middle Eastern dishes. This was my very first time dining here, and I left happily stuffed with extra leftover for lunch the next day, yay! Amazing food, service and hospitality! Parking: Five parking spots right next to the restaurant and/or free street parking all around (watch for signs). Adana Restaurant is located on the busy street of San Fernando Road in Glendale (just one street over from Walgreens). Quiet and unassuming, it is pretty easy to miss this hidden gem / hole-in-the-wall Armenian/Middle Eastern restaurant. Upon entrance, my friends and I (Party of 3) were greeted by Chef Khechemyan himself. Since there's no hostess station, Chef Khechemyan let us sit wherever we wanted. After we were all seated and gotten our drinks, Chef Khechemyan came over and started recommending/curating our first 12 dishes (9 Appetizers + 3 Main Courses + 1 Dessert (we later added on), so 13 dishes total. Drinks: Iced water for all. I also tried their $3 Yogurt Drink, which tasted semi-sweet/sharp. The taste and texture also reminded me of drinking liquid-y, smooth cottage cheese. Served with fresh pita bread and crispy pita chips. You can also request for another basket, if you'd like. Our Nine (9) Appetizers consisted of: ***The first six are small dishes brought out together, so beautiful! 1. $8 Persian Salad: Refreshing, healthy and wholesome with finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and herbs, tossed in an olive oil & lemon dressing. 2. $10 Vinaigrette: Ridiculously delicious! The crisp, julienne beets mixed with sweet pomegranates and garnished with walnuts for that extra crunchy nutty taste, wow! I could eat this every day! 3. $10 Hummus: Oh, my goodness, super velvety! Spread onto the pita and enjoy pure happiness! 4. $10 Ajika: Blended bell pepper, carrot, garlic, and spice. Interesting to try, but a bit too smoky and spicy for me. 5. $10 Dolemh (4pcs): Stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, herbs and spices. Tasty, but the rice was a bit too soggy and mushy for me. 6. $3 Yogurt & Shallot Dip: Cool and refreshing to enjoy. 7. $10 Eggplant Dish (Kashk-e-Bademjan): Thinly sliced, fried eggplants topped with a cool and creamy condensed yogurt, fried onions and mint. Flavorful without tasting too rich or heavy. 8. $13 Adana Avocado Salad: Topped with sliced orange bell peppers, jalapenos, assorted herbs and onions. I ended up taking home all the avocadoes underneath. This became an afterthought when we all got distracted with the rest of the remaining, delicious dishes coming out. 9. Sumac Onions (Complimentary, I believed): This wasn't our favorite, we hardly touched it. Our Three (3) Proteins (Main Entrées - brought out in a giant plate): 10. $26 Salmon Kabab + Baghali Polo (fava beans and dill cooked with rice pilaf): Overall, table favorite! A MUST GET! Broiled cuts of fatty salmon filet cooked perfectly (flaky, buttery with crispy salmon skin on top)! Paired with Baghali Polo that was savory and didn't overpower the salmon flavor. 11. $27 Lamb Kabab + Shirin Polo (Orange peel, almond sweet & sour sauce cooked with basmati rice). Love me some lamb! Tender and juicy without tasting too gamey. The Shirin Polo was the sweetest of all the rice, which complimented the lamb wonderfully. This entrée was my personal favorite! 12. $28 Solanti Combo + Albaloo Polo (Sour cherry cooked with rice): Beef Koobideh (savory, soft and tender) + Filet Mignon (Good, but dried tasting for me). Paired with Albaloo Polo that was actually sweet tasting and complimented both cuts of beef nicely. Clever take-on red wine + beef sans the alcohol. 13. Dessert: Honey Cake (don't recall the price), split between the three of us. Mutli-layered cake that's naturally sweet with the honey and cinnamon flavors (strongest detections for me). Great way to end the meal. Service: Chef Khechemyan and Staff were friendly, professional and attentive. Periodically checking in on us to ensure everything we ate was delicious, hot and fresh. Wonderful service! Ambience and Décor: Charming, warm and inviting dining room. Chilled and relaxed vibes. We never felt rushed at all. Both restrooms (one for Women and one unisex) were clean, nicely maintained and well-stocked. Overall, my first time here at Adana was wonderful and looking forward to coming back another time. Thank again for everything, Chef Khechemyan and Staff! read more

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The best food in town. They are the nicest people ever. Great for catering. Take-out is available.

Very good. I came at a time when no one was around. I got a kebab with chicken thighs and it came with rice hummus pita and a tomato cucumber salad and some kind of onions. It was very nice all for about $18. I was expecting something else based on the menu descriptions and what was described to me by the waiter, but overall I was happy. read more

Adana Restaurant - Chicken thigh kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, California

Every time we visit, we expect amazing food, and the restaurant never fails to deliver! One of our favorite dishes is the avocado salad and all the meat are tender and juicy--we have never been disappointe. All the staff and the owner are super nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place. read more

Food is great! Service is ok, owner a bit hyper. Have never eaten in the restaurant, always get to go. I've never been disappointed! read more

Spectacularly fresh, flavorful and perfectly executed dishes and appetizers. Don't miss out on this one, it's a winner!

Adana had been on the list for a couple of years, based on rave reviews from my friends. I finally made it to Glendale last night and tried Adana. I am pretty good at cooking Iranian/Armenian dishes, and I'm often disappointed with food at Iranian restaurants. Not at Adana! The food tasted truly homemade and very tasty. I wasn't sure about the food so I played it safe with rice and asked for zereshk polo. The berries were cooked properly and were plentiful, unlike most restaurants where you get a few fried and dried out berries on your rice. The trout was steamed with tarragon and spices in the belly along with tomatoes and peppers--very flavorful. My friend had the salmon and shirin polo. I tasted both and will be ordering it next time. I have never had shirin polo at a restaurant that I liked. The salmon was also very well-marinated and flavorful. What Adana lacks in ambience, makes up for it 10 times in flavor and quality of food. I'll be visiting soon with my family. read more

Best Armenian BBQ restaurant I've ever been to. The food is amazing, the service is 10/10 and the owner is very friendly. My boyfriend and I eat at Adanas very often! read more

the owner has the worst attitude ever. I HATE that my office likes his food because anytime i call he is the rudest person to deal with. gives me anxiety just calling in to order because i know hes going to be mean about anything i ask for. in order to get his respect you have to be just as rude as him. so treat him how he treats you and see how he acts. his driver is the nicest though! read more

I can't believe I randomly found this spot on Yelp and it's one of my favorite finds ever. The food is really quality and feels homemade. Flavors are layered and with depth, and you can taste the care put into the creation of each dish. I rarely drive to Burbank (I'm in Venice) and wish I lived closer so this spot could be on my monthly rotation. Please open a branch on the Westside! read more

I went with a large group. Very nice place. Clean bathroom. We were treated well. I had the chopped salad which was delicious! Others ranged from delicious to ok. I'm omitting one star because it was a little spendy. But I'll return. read more

Adana Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, California

If i can give 0 star i hope they have option to give. Everytime we call to order they always give you an attitude especially the owner. The owner is very rude and one of the female staff. Zero customer service and they will ask you to give them a tip which I don't think they deserve it because they have zero customer service. Will never order to this place anymore read more

Adana, what happened to y'all?!? My mom came by last night to pick up food for our family and the owner gave her so much attitude?!! For what?! Because y'all mixed up our order with someone else's? To top it off, the salmon was very dry, and the chicken kebab was dry as well. 2-stars for the salads and hummus, yogurt, and red bell pepper dips. Adana used be a staple in our household, but sadly am not coming back for a while. read more