Amazing food. Amazing owner. Always smiling and generous with the food. Fresh and tasty. Highly recommended Fred read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - Lunch for one guy. - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

Super friendly service. Read about rob eye shawarma, so I wanted to check them out. On a Tuesday or Thursday! Haha. Lots of food, enough for two people. Rib eye was great , but a tad dry. Good portion of humus. Lafta is good. . Will return. read more

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4.5 but rounding up for super friendly service! Came in for lunch to catch up with a friend and it was packed with people eating in and people taking food to go. Ordered the Mergez in a Pita ($21), which feels pricey for lunch, but it was very filling (I should have taken some home, tbh). I appreciated that they asked me how I wanted to sausage cooked; medium for me, please. Waiting for them to call my name and when they do, a gentleman gives me a plate of fries and then someone else asks if I'd like mine prepared as he recommends, or should we go through all the sides/condiments; I take his recommendation, as long as it's spicy. An Israeli tv channel was showing World Cup action. It would've been nice to have some wine with lunch, but it's a super casual spot.My only other wish is that they had lamb shawarma, but that's hard to find. It was nice that my friend and I were able to catch up with no pressure to make our way or anything. Tasty and filling lunch! read more

After seeing a bunch of online reviews and ads for Al-Ha-Esh, I had to head in for their Ribeye Shawarma (Tuesdays & Thursdays only) -- and I wasn't the only one with that mission: it was calm when I arrived a little before noon, but by the time I left every seat at every table was taken (inside and out), and there was a line of people waiting to order. So this is a very popular place, and with very good reason. Al-Ha-Esh is a fast-casual spot in the shopping center on Vanowen, just West of Fallbrook, adjacent to the Chuck E. Cheese. It's small but very welcoming, nicely kept, and decked out in orange decor. You order at the counter and then they either bring the food to you (plates and platters) or call you up to customize your sandwich from their salad bar, which has at least a dozen options, from hummus and veggies to a variety of salads, pickles, peppers and hot sauces. As I was alone, I ordered the ribeye shawarma in pita, electing to only add onions and hot sauce. The pita, warmed and charred on the open flame, was stuffed to the brim with meat and onions, and a healthy dose of the hot sauce. It was a hefty portion to say the least and, unbeknownst to me, came with a side of fresh-cut, fresh-made French fries, which were good but could have been crispier. Digging into the Ribeye Shawarma was a pleasant treat. The meat was well-seasoned and very tasty; and despite being roasted on the spit, the meat was served medium/pink, and retained a good deal of its moistness. The richness of the tender, flavorful steak was nicely balanced by the bite of the raw onion and hot sauce -- I think if I had opted for the available hummus or other such condiments, it would have been too rich (though these add-ons would fit perfectly with chicken or leaner cuts). The pita bread was substantive, puffy and very tasty rather than the flat, nearly Wonder Bread type you get at many similar places, and using it to grab some steak & onions with the hot sauce made for a very satisfying bite. Service is friendly and quick, and the man prepping my pita seemed genuinely disappointed that I didn't want more things stuffed in. "That's all?" he said... Yes, for just me, that's all. Though I look forward to going back with at least one other person and ordering a platter that allows us to try a number of their other salads and spreads with the meat and pita. But either way, this little, family-run place deserves some attention, and you should head in for a bountiful, very tasty meal. read more

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Another great outing at Al Ha Esh. Just absolutely love their ribeye shawarma plate which is only available Tue and Thur. All the side dishes are so tasty and pretty to look at. If you haven't been yet, you got to give it a try. I think it's better than TeLAviv, which is pretty damn good. read more

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Came on a Tuesday for the rib eye shawarma and WOW. The meat is so tender and charred in all the right places I got the rib eye shawarma plate. It came with baba ghanoush, cucumber salad, pickled beets, shredded cabbage, marinated carrots, those whole roasted onions... plus garlic sauce, rice, pita, and chili sauce. So many sides, so many flavors. SO delicious This is not a small meal. I will be having leftovers for dinner. Go on a Tuesday specifically for the rib eye. I will be back read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - rib eye shawarma plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

Family endeavor and you could feel it. We sat and were treated very well by the owners and fam. Absolutely authentic and delicious israeli food and being kosher made it just so much better. Cant wait to go back. Kind of hard to find so be patient read more

Al-Ha-Esh is an Israeli eatery in West Hills, that only recently popped up on my culinary radar. I had to go. The place is small but vibrant with orange color everywhere, including the seats. The background Israeli music is soft and the vocals are brilliant. You feel lke dancing. The aroma is that of Kababs, falafel and more. Yes, if you closed your eyes, forgot that you are in the valley, you may actually be in a small cafe, in Jerusalem. I came here for a carry out lunch (like I always). What attracted me about the menu was that it was small. Ne way to look at it is, that they have mastered all those items on the menu. My interest though lay mainly on one item, the Pargiot skewer. Essentially, an Israeli baby chicken, where the boneless skinless chicken thighs are marinated in herbs and grilled for succulence and taste. A first for me. I ordered one skewer a la carte ($11). It lived up to its reputation. Not only flavorful, but with a different satisfying chicken bite and texture. If anything, it was slightly over cooked. You have to get falafel when you are at an Israeli place. Here each costs $0.75 and I added six of them to the order and requested extra tahini. While you can get falafel in most middle eastern restaurants, they are never the same. This one seems to have hit the mark in a unique way. The stuffing had more greenery, hence accentuating the fragrance, mouthfeel and taste. One of the best, if not the best. Tahini was also superb, with the right amount of viscosity and flow. Service was exceptional. read more

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The best cleanest freshest tasty soft meat that you will ever find. It's spiced properly. It's cooked properly. The salads are great and fresh, portions are generous, the place is clean (!!), service is very friendly and honest. I literally cannot eat shawarma at any other place after eating here. Definitely a family that takes pride and respect in serving the public properly. read more

This is the place that feels like home! You walk in and are greeted like you already belong. We were served such fresh and healthy food that truly tasted homemade. My family ordered the schnitzel, and they obviously loved it, judging by the cleaned-off plate! We were mid-argument about ordering fries--I was a no, my family a yes--when the chef brought over a complimentary basket and squashed our debate! I have to say, they were delish! ​But what I had was the star: the Sabich, an eggplant and hardboiled egg pita sandwich. Dressed with hummus, salad, and cucumbers, along with two dipping sauces, this is gold for a vegetarian! I enjoy falafel, but having a delicious alternative option is fantastic! We will be back again and again!! read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - Sabich - eggplant and hardboiled egg pita sandwich. - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

I wasn't expecting much but it turned out to be a refreshing experience to all the Mediterranean food in the area. I thought it was a bit expensive but the portions are generous and quality high. Give it a try. You will not regret it. read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

3 of us decided to try this spot and went before closing time. It was amazing! Not only we were treated so kind but it felt like they had known us already. The mom, dad, and daughter treated us like family! The food was so good too. Very big portions which is nice to share. We loved it and couldn't have asked to a better experience! We will be coming back and telling all our friends! read more

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Very good burger very good service big portions . Nice employees . I'll be back Parking is very easy and free read more

Hands-down, the best Israeli food in town!! Everyone there was so polite and helpful. Their prices were reasonable and the food was absolutely amazing. The falafel was especially good. read more

Middle eastern food served by a mom and pop small business that has great kosher food! The portions are very large and very tasty. The service is incredible! Chicken schnitzel is awesome, the sides are fresh, I also Order xtra falafel balls. And we order a regular order of French fries that is enough to feed a family of 5 and the fries are fresh cut potatoes. There is a few tables inside but we get the food to go. And believe me it's enough for 2 meals. Parking is not an issue. read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

We had the rib eye skewers and the rib eye shawarma and the schnitzel challa. Lot of sides which were very good, fresh pita and hummus. Rib eye skewers were fatty and gristly, the rib eye shawarma was also very gristly. The schnitzel challa was excellent as were the sides and everything else. I would go again and get the schnitzel challa again but maybe chicken or some other dishes. Super nice people- hope they make it. read more

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When you come inside, you are greeted right away. The cashier is ready to take your order. They are super helpful with ordering too. The ambiance is very relaxed yet fast. The food is top notch! The food is made right! The right temperature, cook time, combination of ingredients, quality of ingredients, everything! Everything that comes inside the plate is delicious and nearly perfect! This is hard to beat for this type of food, it just hits the spot all the time! Again and again! Definitely try this, don't miss out! read more

We ordered the Chicken, Shawarma and the kebab. They were amazing, the hummus, the Israeli salad that was incorporated in the Shawarma gave it an excellent taste. I highly recommend recommended. The service was good, our food was ready just in time for pick up. read more

Love this place! Incredible food Great owners. Always consistent Highly recommended! read more

We came on a Friday right before closing and had an incredible experience! We got the laffa pargiyot with a side of fries, extremely generous on the salads and the taste was phenomenal, extremely juicy and flavorful. On top of that, it is father and son owned and there is nothing better than supporting a family business. Would definitely recommend and come back!! read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - pargiyot laffa - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

This place is amazing. The food is so fresh and flavorful and the portions are really generous. The owners used to have Ta-eem Grill on Melrose, but they've relocated and rebranded here as Al Ha Esh. You can tell they put the same care and love into everything they make. It's a family-owned business, and they're genuinely kind people who make sure you're happy with your meal. I got the Sabich on laffa, my husband had the Shawarma laffa, and my mother-in-law ordered the Al Ha Esh burger -- all three were excellent. So glad they're now in the valley. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

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Solid 5 stars! We ordered a falafel plate and what I really loved about this place is the variety of sides to choose from. Everything is very fresh and delicious! The falafels were perfect! Good size portions too! I also ordered a side order of beef kabob which was very tasty too. Service was excellent! This is a family owned restaurant and everyone is so sweet!!! They truly care that everyone enjoys their food. It's a very casual place with indoor and some outdoor seating. Very clean too and plenty of parking. We will definitely be back! read more

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This place is SO GOOD. I feel like way more people should know about this restaurant but for now it's our little secret. The family that own this place are super nice and treat you like you're coming into their home to eat. They pack on so much food in your order that it's just awesome. My favorite things to order are the beef kebab patties, fries, falafel, fried cauliflower, hummus and ALL of their veggies sides. Their pita is so puffy and delicious too. My husband enjoys coming in on Tuesdays and Thursdays when they have beef shawarma. It's not to be missed. Also, their prices are actually a tad bit lower than the other Israeli places in town for the amount of food they give you which is great. There is ample seating inside and i feel like if you eat there they offer even more food. Our family always walks out with leftovers and happy, full tummies. Thank you for coming into the neighborhood, Al-Ha-Esh! We *heart* you. read more

One of the best kosher spots around. The ribeye steak is amazing -- better than most steakhouses. Staff is so friendly, especially the older gentleman there. He's super kind and gives off the best energy. Go try it for yourself read more

This place was fabulous! The staff was very friendly and they helped us with our order as we were new to trying Shawarma. The food exceptional ! We ordered the plate shawarma with chicken and they gave us so many sauces to try and added free rice, bonus! One was more than enough food for my hubby and I to share. The pita bread soo light and fluffy will definitely be back for more. Totally recommend and it was located in a great place and the inside very nice and cozy to be in. read more

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I've tried Shawarma all around the world and this is by far the best I've ever come into contact with. The flavor, the juice, the sauce, the love - all of it. Everytime I come to LA, I make sure to maneuver my schedule around their opening times. You can not go wrong with anything from here, but Tuesday is steak Shawarma day and all I can say is OMG!​ read more

Food was so delicious and service was amazing! Everything we ordered was great. Great location. There's nothing kosher in that area. Definitely going back! read more

PLEASE WEAR GLOVES when handling food other than that great place. I still don't know why he's not putting gloves on

I rarely ever leave reviews, but after the wonderful experience I had at Al-Ha Esh i knew i had to share it. From the moment I walked in, the entire staff was welcoming and extremely sweet. Everyone working there was extremely generous, and it felt like I was dining at someone's home in the best way possible. I can't say enough kind words about the staff, especially the owner. And to top it off, the food was absolutely incredible too!! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Amazing honestly. A ton of food for a very reasonable price. Great quality, great service. Highly recommend

This is our third time here. Food is always very good and fresh. Friendly service and fair prices!!! Highly recommended especially for families read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - Family style food - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

First time trying and it was exceptional. Went beyond expectations and it's literally around the corner from the house. So many options. First got in and they recommended a variety to share so we can see what they offer. My fiancé and I decided to get plate and lafa to split. Th salad variety plate was beautifully served. Fresh and delicious Nice presentation. The lafa was stuffed and big. The green and red sauce was so spicy but I preferred the green sauce. The customer service was on point. They were so helpful and they kept walking around to check to make sure everything and everyone was ok. They even gave us French fries and desserts. Wonderful place. Totally recommend read more

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It was an amazing experience trying a new place for the first time and receiving the most friendly, quickly service ever! Mia (young lady at the cash register) was quick at taking my order, Sean (owner) was prepping my dish with the salads, hummus, and bread (don't know what it's called), and Yoel (older gentleman) was freshly shaving the chicken. The teamwork that they have is by far the best I have ever encountered from ANY restaurant. Their teamwork was far better than going to Subway/Chipotle. I ordered it to go. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma with hummus, pickles and yellow peppers, shredded carrots, a lemony cabbage, and cucumber tomato, and one round bread (don't know what it's called, but next time will ask for 2). Overall this is the place to come and pick up food when someone is in a hurry. They are SUPER FAST. I loved it! I will definitely be coming back in the near future and will recommend to family and friends. read more

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Phenomenal restaurant. Small, family-owned and run restaurant serving delish food. I tried it for the first time today for lunch and the friendly service and great food made my day. The side salads are outstanding. I want to try the pargiot when I go back. Large portions as well! read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - Rib Eye Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

The food is so good, the burrito was so yummy and you can pick whatever you'd like inside of it which makes it ten times better. Their prices are very fair and sometimes they have deals! The service is super fast and the staff is very friendly and accommodating to your requests. Small shop with sitting available, great service. read more

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The shawarma plate will be a ton of food. My favorite salad/side was the baba ganoush. We also ordered some falafels and the Moroccan sausage. The falafel was moist and prepared perfectly. The sausage was my favorite! So tender and packed with flavor. Great setup to take to go, and lots of free parking too. read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - Shawarma plate to go - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California

Family loves this place so we came for a Sunday lunch. But it was Palm Sunday and they were closed. Normally they are closed only on Saturdays. There was no sign on the door, but guess Google was right! That they'd be closed for 3 weeks. Our loss. read more

We lovreverything about this place run by a loving and tight knit family we ordered so much but they added more just to try. We had so much left over so we had lunch and dinner the next day as well. We took it all home. The pita-is exceptional light and fluffy The falafel were hot and flavorful. Run don't walk to our new favorite place Michael U read more

I hate leaving bad reviews for small local businesses but you reap what you sow I guess. Yesterday was my first visit to the establishment. I ordered a delicious looking sandwich a little on the pricey side at $23 but in today's world, you take that with a grain of salt. The gentleman behind the counter asked me if I would like the sandwich with everything. OK, let's pause there, what do you think everything means? Well, with my many years on the planet and lots of dining experiences to me everything means everything that's included in the sandwich, which also assumes I can remove things. I said sure why not as it had been my first visit. When I got my bill, I noticed I had been charged for additional items. So for a basic and admittedly delicious sandwich +2 falafel balls, $35. Yes that's overpriced. However, the bigger issue is that I was charged for items that I had no way of knowing would be an additional charge because nobody told me. Simply put bad business and I guarantee that you won't get my return business as a result. If your staff has not been trained properly then fix it and communicate properly and honestly. If this is your normal practice. Good luck to you, that particular spot has seen many businesses come and go. read more

Yes to this place! I loved the chicken shawarma plate. Yes it's expensive but it's totally worth it and they give you a lot of food. It was enough food to feed me and my husband and still have some leftover for one more meal. That's pretty good! They are very sweet too. Parking was easy in the front and not hard to find. Chicken Shawarma plate - 10/10 Came with a lot of food and was super filling. The chicken is seasoned very well and it was nice and tender. Mergez Spicy Moroccan sausage - 9/10 Very rich in flavor. Good with their rice Ribeye Steak Skewer - 9/10 Loved that they cook to order and you have a choice of doneness. I got medium and it was cooked perfectly and tender. Purple cabbage salad - 10/10 If I could bathe in it I would. This was such a delicious side dish Baba Ghanoush - 9/10 Very tasty. I slathered that on the pita and layered with shawarma....chef's kiss Eggplant salad - 10/10 I love me some eggplant and loved putting this in every bite with the different proteins I ordered Hummus - 9/10 Another yummy side that I lathered on each bite to make it oh-so good. Hopefully I can get some of that beef shawarma next time that I see in the pictures. Not sure if they still serve beef shawarma anymore but I'm sure it would also be a hit like the chicken. Will be coming back and adding it to my list of places to go while shopping in that plaza. read more

Al-Ha-Esh Kosher Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Hills, California