When I come to Ani's I like to get the chicken kabobs and some tabouleh. Their tabouleh kicks ass. Sometimes I go in for just tabouleh, hummus and pita bread. Those three things make me a happy girl. Ani's is pretty small inside so I like to take my order to go. They tend to be a little slow but it's because they make your food by order. Another tip is to call in your order so you can just pick it up. ;) read more

Ani's blows Zankou out of the water. For serious. I could write a whole thesis about why Ani's is the best Mediterranean-style rotisserie chicken/kabob place I've had in LA. But instead I'll give you 5 reasons why you should eat there: 5. The only other Mediterranean-style rotisserie chicken/kabob place in LA i've tried is Zankou and Ani's is cheaper, tastier, and they give you all the pita bread you want when you eat there. 4. Ani's is family-owned I think and I always like supporting the local mom and pop shops. 3. OMG THEIR GARLIC SAUCE. I just want to rub it all over my body. So delicious and way better than Zankou's. 2. Can't think of any more. 1. Oh just thought of something, their hummus is creamy and delicious. They've provided dinner for my family and I many-a-time (family meal 1 whole chicken, rice pilaf, greek salad, a large hummus and a whole pack of pita bread for like $16) and they're always a hit. EAT ANI'S read more

Absolutely, freaking, ridiculous ! Not happy right now. First of all I ordered 2 chicken kabob plates and a order of fries on the phone. When I get there 20 minutes later it's not ready. No big deal. Then when he rings me up he got the order wrong. They only made 1 kabob plate........... grrrrr. Now I have to wait while the rest of my food gets cold. To make things worse they charged me a 1.95 per order for their crappy, rude, and rushed service. All the workers were in such a rush and messing up a lot of orders. Then there was the food which was not edible...... The chicken was tough, rubbery, and flavorless. Just tasted like cheap burnt something. They have gone way way down from what they used to be. Do not waste your money here. There are plenty of way better Armenian / Mediterranean options in the area. I will never be back here to spend my hard earned buck. I just completely wasted my money right now. We threw away almost all the chicken. My kids could not even identify it because the texture was so weird. So sad it used to be a good place. read more

Ani's chicken is great! My husband and I usually get the family meal #1 and it lasts us 2 days at least (and some midnight snaking). It comes with a full chicken, side of rice, hummus, pickled turnips (My fav snack ever!), pita bread, a full greek salad, dressing and garlic butter (garlic sauce) for around $16.99. The chicken falls off the bone and tastes amazing! The only weird thing is that they don't have Falafels, if you want a Falafel you'll have to go to Zankou (way expensive!) or Krazy Kabobs. I say weird because I remember my first Falafel experience like 10 years ago was at Ani's chicken, but maybe they decided to stop carrying them? The friend who introduced me to Falafels remembers us eating them at Ani's also. I don't think this review can be made without mentioning other local greek/armenian food joints. I use to be a devoted Krazy Kabobs fan but sometimes the service can be slow (good food takes awhile I know), and it's family run which is usually a good thing except when the family is fighting, yeah we stopped going there because of some uncomfortableness. The jalapeno hummus there amazing though and so is their salad dressing (kind of a lemon, oil and dill mix). Also there's Zankou Chicken down the street but it has gone up a lot in price since they first opened, so much so that I stopped getting my addictive pickled turnips from there and quit cold turkey. I think an average meal there now costs about $9.49 but I'd rather pay about 70% more at Ani's and have a ton left over. read more

Service is slow, meat is cooked unevenly (one side of the kebab was tender and moist while the other was dry), portions are small, hummus doesn't have enough tahini in it, and it's a Greek salad, not Greek salad ingredients with Italian dressing. Ew, please. That said, I'd rather head over to Zankou. It's faster, cleaner, and tastier too. Park out front, if the spaces fill up, street parking is available. read more

Despite having several mediterranean restaurants nearby, Ani's is my favorite. (Disclaimer: I've never actually tried the others, but I'm convinced that Ani's signature garlic spread is better than any other). For a little under $10, you can order a half chicken rotisserie plate served with hummos w/pita bread, greek salad, and rice pilaf. Considering the size and taste, this is a deal! The rotisserie chicken is not your average baked chicken...the skin is crispy and slightly salty which makes it even more delicious. If you claim to be a no skin chicken kind of person, try resisting this. The portions are generous all around, and the hummos although plain is super fresh and pairs well with the chicken and pita. Some people can share this plate, for myself I like to eat (and finish) my own....if you're an average eater, I'd recommend getting your own plate and saving the left overs for another meal. I almost forgot...the garlic sauce. It's white with a whipped texture. I don't know how they make it, but it's soo good. Use a little spoonful with every chicken bite and you will be pleased...you.will.be.pleased. I've asked for extra garlic sauce in the past and have gotten it for free which makes me a happy (and smelly breath) customer - be sure to get this! Ani's also serves wraps, salads, baklava and other mediterranean items. The only down side to Ani's is their hours are not always consistent. I've been here before when they were supposed to be open, but were closed for one reason or another (-1 star). This place is worth a try if you haven't been, you won't be disappointed! read more

This place has good chicken. Call ahead, pick it up and take it home. You won't be disappointed unless you expect good service with a friendly smile. This is not the place for that. It's for chicken. The owner doesn't care about anything but selling you that chicken. Just setting your expectations. If you ask nicely he might give you an extra side order of the addictive garlic sauce. read more

This place is not good.... First off in my opinion it is expensive. I wanted to substitute my salad for tabulay (don't know if that's how u spell it) but it was 1.50 extra ok fine no complaining, then the cashier made me feel like he wanted to leave because we would ask him a question and he would just say ya uhhuh.... Rude. So anyways got my food, it looked good till I actually tried it, my tabulay tasted Like it's been sitting out for days. And to top it off as I'm chewing I found like a little rock... Yes a little rock I know. My beef kabob wasn't that bad but it could have had a lot more flavor. To top it off we ordered a chili and a tomato of course it was extra, so we got our food first and right when we were about done they decide to bring out the chili we had ordered. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and he said it was to dry as if they cooked it to long. Idk , over all of was awful I will never return to this place....:( read more

I'm sold on this place when I need to pick up something really quick to take home. Any BBQ plate you get has all the fixings you need: salad, humus, bed of flavored rice and a whole stack of pita bread. i personally love the BBQ chicken kabobs. Nuff said. You might see the Armenian version of the Sopranos sitting in here in their Fila or Coogi suits sometimes, but don't worry, everybody is nice as long as you don't stare. read more

Been coming here since I was a kid. Always good always fresh, fair to say this joint is always consistent! .... Ahh yes let's not forget the prices are always on point as well!! read more

Ani's Chicken - Gyro time baby - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

This place used to be pretty good. Lately it seems like their food product is NOT up to par. Their side items do not seem fresh. They look and taste as if they've been sitting there for days. The pickled turnips were a dark purplish color (they should be closer to pink in color). They told me they used a different kind of vinegar. They tasted a bit acidic to me. The Lula chicken kabobs were dry, not cooked properly, and lacked flavor. The rotisserie chicken was way over cooked. I almost choked it was so dry. The wings were so crispy they weren't even edible. If you want to know how good Mediterranean food should look and taste. I highly recommend HYE CUISINE in Montebello on Whittier Blvd. They take pride in the quality of food they serve. They're also much cheaper in price. Did I mention they deliver free of charge? ZANKOU CHICKEN is a better option as well. I will never go back to Ani's chicken. Now I know better. I expect fairness in every business deal. If you're in the business of providing a food service. Please get it right! read more

My wife and I have been coming here for years. The chicken is always fresh, the salads are crisp and cold, and the rice pilaf is to die for. There's variety on the menu for something that everyone will enjoy. I heavily recommend this place! read more

I seriously didn't think that a place like Ani's was literally 3 blocks away from me. Super good food, love the hummus and roasted chicken, and the people are really nice. The owner was really nice and was telling me how proud he was of his business. You'll see a lot of locals in this place during the lunch hour, so it's gotta be a hit. And like what the other reviewers said, you should call in ahead to avoid the long wait. read more

Ani's Chicken - in front of ani's - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

Authentic Mediterranean Food. Incredibly delicious. Plate portions are absolutely satisfying, food is cooked to perfection no grease whatsoever, fills you up without feeling lazy after. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. Lamb kabobs are amazing. read more

Ani's Chicken - incredibly satisfying chicken plate. - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

I love this place! The food is sooooo delicious! I usually get the beef kabob plate and completely finish it all in one sitting! Yes it's a lot of food but I just can't seem to help myself. Even thinking of the food right now is making my mouth water. I would eat here everyday if I had the means $$ to! Service is always nice and friendly here. Tables fill up fast if you plan on eating there at prime eating times, but I always call in my order for faster service! read more

I decided to try Ani's Chicken because while I love Zankou chicken which is just a few blocks away I was tired of paying their higher prices. I placed my order for two chicken kebab plates and I was on my way home to enjoy some chicken. Sadly I was disappointed by most of this plate of food. Their chicken was seasoned and cooked well enough but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. Their rice is just very mushy and is seriously lacking in flavor. I LOVE hummus but sadly something about the hummus here is lacking, I can't quite put my finger on it but its isn't not as good as Zankous, it has a thinner consistency and lacks in flavor. I did enjoy their garlic spread I thought it was delicious. The restaurant itself is very clean and the staff is very polite and accommodating. I wouldn't return to Ani's for food again but its not a bad first try. I'm still a fan of Zankous more even if I may have to shell out a little bit more money. read more

So good. My favorite Mediterranean place. Their garlic spread isn't over powering, the hummus is so tasty. Portions are generous.

Sarkis the owner is a very nice man and his restaurant is small but clean . The food is very good and the service is personal and quick. Do not sit at the table by the register , as you will be bumped by men wearing Adidas warm up suits with dress shoes , and they will not apologize. Clean restroom but limited parking read more

Before Zankou Chicken opened up it's doors in Montebello, there was Ani's Chicken. Sure they both serve similar food but Ani's Chicken is mom & pop while the other is corporate. Between the two, I prefer Ani's chicken because it is a bit more juicy but a bit more oily. It has more flavor and the price is just right: $6.99 for a whole chicken is their special. I've had their family meal which comes with salad and a couple of sides. The only thing I wanted to try and that is always unavailable has been the baba ghanoush. For a quick meal and craving for chicken, I'd choose Ani's Chicken. read more

I work next door to this place so I eat here pretty often. If you want to eat healthy, DO NOT GO TO THE EL POLLO LOCO DOWN THE STREET...COME HERE!! Trust me Oh and try the lamb! read more

Pricing changed, they now charge $.50 extra for Garlic Sauce plus $1.95 to use credit card. Food is good but I don't think it outweighs the the cost. read more

Worst place and I will never go eat there again. I upgraded my order from family #1 - #2. I didn't get the upgrade sides as ordered. Chicken, hummus and rice were horrendous. The cook was complaining about the upgraded order in front of us and arguing with the female worker at the counter. $40 plus dollars wasted. I don't recommend that place to anyone. Zankou from now on! read more

Healthy juicy tasty rotisserie chicken, move over Pollo Loco! Cheap! Kabobs, rice, hummus, garlic sauce, pita bread and salad! Yum! You must try! read more

I had the 1/4 chicken plate. The chicken portion was very, very small-- still an ok size for me though. It was a tad salty, but tender and juicy. Came with a generous portion of rice (very generic and uninspired), a small bit of salad, and a garlic-y sort of spread(?). My friend and I also got some pita bread and hummus (which was rly good). All the prices seem pretty reasonable. My plate was $5.99 +tax. If you're going south on Montebello blvd, it's just past the dairy or, if you're going north, just past El Pollo Loco. It shares a small lot with Heavenly Choices, across the street from the mall the Von's is in. If you're in need of more parking (there's like 10 spots in the lot), you could probably park in the surrounding residential area-- not even a 5min walk. Overall, not bad. I'd come here again. read more

Ani's Chicken - 1/4 chicken plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

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First time ordering catering and the food was amazing! Their food kabobs and salad and pita was so delish!!!

When to give then another try order party park and when i try to pay they want it to charge me $1.95 for my credit car / atm use. Ordering over $250.00 dollars or food and they don't want to waive the feed. Well i guess they don't need my business. Oh I did call the owner and he say he doesn't care about Yelp reviews or people stop going to his business. Sad food is actually very good. But not letting people take advantage charge a fair amount for credit / ATM use. read more

On Sunday we had a belated mothers day celebration due to my mother and Auntie not being in towne, so we (the kids) had some time to plan a partay.. So My cuz Corrine texted asking what we should do and that my brother had mentioned having a toga party, with that being said and me bieng a big dude I looked like a dark version of John Belushi from the movie Animal House... Not a good site..lol. Anyways we decided to order from Ani's Chicken. I have always wanted to try it and never got a chance until Sunday. We ordered a grip of food that they said would feed 17 people, well hell there was like 25 people that showed up (some invited some uninvited, but familey non the less) and we still had food left over. The food was freaking awsome and they hooked it up with 7 different apitizers now that what the Fuck Im talkin bout, everything was bombay.. The chicken was off the chain and the lamb was so good my son even dug on it. I think i would say that my fav would have to be all of it cause I'm a fat ass that likes to grub.. And as far as price went i don't think we could have beat it if we had bats. it was soo cheap.. you gotta check this place out.. trust u'll dig it.. read more

Chicken is delicious and have amazing hummus! Very good for catering, affordable and reasonable delivery charge. Always have good experience with them-good customer service. read more

This place has been in Montebello for years and my mom use to come here all the time, so I decided to give it a try again. I came last week and it was great. Tasty food, inexpensive and great service. Came back today and I'm pleased. read more

Love this place. Been coming here for years. We recently ordered catering from Ani's for Mother's Day get together. This place is a small and appears family run, hole in the wall. The staff is friendly and very accommodating with food allergies. I placed my order a week in advance and everything was perfect. read more

What do you order when every thing looks so good? My boyfriend, his mom and I literally stood there and starred at the menu for a good 15 minutes before we were ready to order. Chicken, Lula (ground beef) Kabob and Beef Kabob was the final decision. Chicken- Cooked to perfection! Skin was crispy and inside was moist. Lula Kabob- Packed with sooo much flavor. Beef Kabob- Melts in your mouth, so tender. If you like garlic order their garlic sauce to go with your meal if it doesn't come with it, its cool, refreshing and is packed with garlic flavor. I would definitely come back to try their other items. read more

I love family-owned places with authentic native foods. This place is one of them. It's consistent throughout the years, it's original, and it's fresh. I get their plate combos, tabouleh, tzatziki, and garlic sauce for $1 more. They used to give pita bread whenever you ask for them if you're dining in, but now they charge... which is understandable considering the economy. I came here with a friend pretty late one night and the owner was nice enough to wait for us to finish before they close. Gotta love family-owned! I'm a frequent and will forever be a frequent. I am now a mediterranean food lover! read more

Being a huge fan of Mediterranean food and a Montebello resident for about 7 years, I stumbled upon this place a few months ago and thought the food was pretty good. Split the chicken dinner with my gf. Came back last week because of my craving and got the gyro lunch combo. Safe to say that the consistency is there in terms of quality. Just didn't rate the place that high because of the impression I got from who it seems like the owner during both visits. No smile, no greeting when I looked at him, almost felt unwelcomed. Seemed pretty indifferent about customers he didn't know which is a bad quality to have as a small business owner imo. Probably will call in my order next time for a quick pick up. read more

I don't know why I haven't written a review for Ani's before. We frequent Ani's quite a bit. I've had the chicken, the lule both chicken and beef are good, the plates come with rice and hummus and a little tub of garlic sauce. The sandwiches are good too, the boyfriend gets the gyro which comes with steak fries. The grape leaves are good also. They now charge 50c for extra garlic sauce and the sandwiches don't come with it so you have to pay extra. They have recent changed their hours which are supposed to be temporary. Closed on Sunday read more

Wish the food and staff were more consistent. This is the 2nd time the dressing wasn't put on the side for a to go gyro salad. I couldn't enjoy it when I got home since it got all soggy. I've ordered this before and most of the time the dressing was on the side. Also, staff could be a little more attentive and friendly when a customer arrives. Gave it 3 stars since their gyros and lula kabobs were always good. read more

Ani's Chicken - To go gyro salad was all soggy when I got home. Salad dressing should have been on the side. - Mediterranean Near Me - Montebello, California

Delicious chicken, hummus, pita, rice. Eat this for lunch: the gyro special Eat this for dinner: any of the chicken or kabob plates The Lula kabob (beef or chicken) is delicious. I'd get either. The people that work here are really nice. I've been coming here for years and ordered for myself, my family, and large groups at church. They have been very accommodating for all. It's a better deal and better food than Zankou's by far. read more

Garlic sauce, garlic sauce, GARLIC SAUCE! A hidden gem in Montebello with awesome food at decent prices. I always get the chicken wrap with fries and order the small tub of garlic sauce. Make sure you get the small tub and not the tiny side cup they charge $0.50 for. It's not enough! read more

rip off!! out of chicken. got a beef plate instead. double price plus .55 for garlic sauce. customer service sucks!!! Go down the street to Zankhou chicken for a better experience. This small business is not what it used to be. Will not give them my business any longer. read more

About a week ago my best friend let me know she wanted to try Ani's Chicken. I'm not sure how she heard of it but we decided to go yesterday. First off, the location kinda sucks. It is on a main street and easy to pass if you aren't paying close attention. The parking lot is pretty small but luckily we got there just as another car left. The place itself is rather small. There are only a few tables and the arrangement is a bit akward since the line to order food is between two tables. When we got there, there were three couples ahead of us and since the guy working there was new he took a little longer to get peoples orders right. We ordered the chicken breast kabob plate, lamb kabob plate, potato salad, kidney beans, and an extra order of pita bread. After we ordered we decided to wait outside. We ended up waiting a good 20-30 mins for our food. Which wasn't too bad considering it was pretty busy and there were about 3 or 4 people who came to pick up orders they called in. The drive home was painful since the food smelled so good. I just wanted to dig in. I had the chicken kabob plate and it was soo good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, the hummus was very good, the rice was basic but still good. The salad wasn't very good; it could have used more dressing. The garlic sauce that came with it was fantastic, next time I will see if I can order extra. The kidney beans were ok, but not something I would order again, and the potato salad was very good. My best friend said the lamb was really good too. They also messed up our order and gave us an extra chicken sandwich which we gave to my friend's mom. The service was decent. The guy taking our order was very nice and learning the ropes and let us know when our order was almost ready. Overall this is a good place to get Middle Eastern food. I do recommend calling your order in or ordering there and taking it to go. Next time I will defiantly order more garlic sauce, a large hummus and extra pita bread, it is so yummy. read more

Chicken salad with pitta and hummus. Healthy and a great deal for lunch! The family chicken meal is awesome feeds 4, was stuffed! That garlic sauce is unreal. read more