Charcoal was set up outside a bar where they were holding a trivia night. When I got there, I was hungry so I placed an order. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the food was absolutely amazing! I got chicken, which I wasn't expecting a whole lot from. I don't know what they do, but the seasonings and the juiciness of the chicken were incredible! Their tzatziki sauce is fabulous, and the side of cabbage was super flavorful. Highly highly recommend! I'm actually craving it right now. I may have to stop in soon. ;) read more

I love this place!! The food is amazing and delicious!! Been here twice with my friend and is our new place to go to in the evening!! The crew there are very nice and family oriented!! Nice little place on the corner of Verdugo and Harvard!! There is outside seating as well!! The sides in the cooler are soooo good. Get some bread with it and you are set!! Seeee you sooooooon!! read more

Wonderful food and fairly reasonable price. The staff are very sweet too. you can walk there from the Hilton hotel.

First time there as a driver, staff is super friendly, very sweet The place is very clean. It smells like Armenian barbecue the second you walk in. Definitely had a great experience. read more

I got the Luleh beef kabob and it was pretty good. Only thing they may need to improve on is the hummus. Pretty good for what Glendale has to offer late night especially when I'm trying to be lean and healthier. Good people also. Will be coming back a lot read more

Charcoal Kitchen - Beef Lula Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

This was my third time ordering from here, and unfortunately, it will probably be my last. They got our order wrong twice before, and the last mistake was a dealbreaker. Apparently, "chicken kabab" translates to chicken wings here, which was just bizarre. On top of that, both the beef and chicken had a strange, overpowering flavor--either burnt or coated with some odd spices that just didn't sit right. They tasted and smelled almost exactly the same, and not in a good way. read more

Incredible food and service! I got the chicken shawarma (not pictured) and the beef kebab plate, and they were both exceptional. The meat is so juicy, seasoned, and flavorful and the portions are generous. The kebab plate came with veggies, salad, rice, toppings, pickled cucumber, and lavash bread. Fairly priced as well. The actual location is small but clean and cute, and the owners are so kind. Liked the environment and the customer service. I suggest ordering to-go! They had my order ready right on the dot. Thank you :) read more

Charcoal Kitchen - Beef Kebab Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

Best chicken Shawarma wrap I've ever had. Staff was really friendly as well. I will definitely come back to try their other items.

All I have to say is yummmyyyy!! I went there last night and got one chicken shawarma, one beef shawarma and shish kebob it was one of the best shawarma and kebobs I have had in a while! The person who helped me had great customer service, I had an issue with my card but was kind and willing to help me find a bank near by. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area read more

I'll give it a 3.5. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and beef lula.. I mean honestly, Overall it was just Ok. Not bad not the best. It seemed very Americanized to me. But nice staff, Clean restaurant and good location. I will come back again to give another try. read more

I went here to find it amazing to stop by. I came out of work. I decided to try out the food they have. The food was good. The service was great. I don't know the man's name. He was great in communication. The was was well serve. I did not have to wait long. I would recommend this place to anyone. I am going back to eat here again. Keep up the good work. The price was reasonable. read more

Top tier chicken shawarma wrap! Excellent customer service. Food is affordable and prepared quickly. Great spot to pick up from on the way home from work. read more

The most amazing food you can get! So delicious , fresh and friendly . I can't wait to be back. Make sure to try their pork shawarma - to die for ! read more

Charcoal Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

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The food is ok but, i ordered cheese fries and there was no cheese , in beef plate was just little bit of meat, rice was a bit too much. Ordered no tomatoes for my shawarma but still had tomatoes read more

The owners are the kindest most welcoming people and their food is to die for! Definitely the best kebabs I've had in Glendale. Since discovering this establishment we've been here every other weekend and we live 45 minutes away! I can't recommend this restaurant enough. 10/10! Please give it a try, you won't regret it! read more

Charcoal Kitchen - Chicken Kebab Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

The meat quality is very good. I usually order the plate shawarma beef and it's well-portioned, most of the time depending on who is working that day. Every time I order from here there is something different about the plate. It's missing the bread, amount of beef is alot or too little, the taste of it. It's not consistent. Today was my last straw because they messed up my order. read more

This is now my favorite late night spot for good food & awesome service. The first time I ordered a plate & it was fresh & delicious. Didn't disappoint. Five stars. They know what they are doing serving fresh great food & great customer service. The ambiance is great too for you to either sit down or just waiting for your order. read more

I have thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service. The place is cozy and nice. I finished my plate in one seating because it was excellent. When in Glendale, it would be a good choice to stop by and experience warm home made food. read more

Great hidden gem, everything was tasty! Fresh ingredients and flavor. Loved the swarma

First time visiting Charcoal kitchen I ordered the beef kebab plate, it was delicious it came with salads 2 and rice, everything was great i will be back soon! read more

Very tasty chicken kabob. Generous portion, everything delicious, freshly made. They were kind enough to give me a couple of side salads on top of the already big meal. Those were delicious too. Definitely worth your time. Pro tip: order ahead. Fresh food takes time. Totally worth the wait. read more

This place has truly delicious food. We stumbled upon purely by accident, but will absolutely be coming back for more. The sauces and spices make perfect flavour in every bite. Everything is made from scratch while you wait, and it does not disappoint. read more

Great kebab and shawarma spot in Glendale open late (1am!). Armenian food with big flavor, cooked to order, and awesome staff. These guys do great work, you should make this a top choice. Outdoor seating and a few tables inside and always locals hanging out, good neighborhood atmosphere read more

Food was good! I ordered the beef lula and my gf ordered the chicken shawarma. Definitely liked the chicken shawarma better-- it's had excellent flavor and texture. The couple(owners) were so hospitable and helpful! Would eat here again! read more

Charcoal Kitchen - 8. Beef Lula Plate and 2. Chicken Shawarma Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

Delicoous family owned small business. Juicy chicken kebab plate. Comes with fluffy rice, hummus, mini tomato cucumber salad, Armenian Lavash bread, and a Armenian style dipping salsa for the chicken too! Price is reasonable for the area and the amount of food given. They are located right next to Taco Azteca. Parking is street. They have out door patio dining. Support small business l. read more

Delicious lulu and shish kabob! The meat is juicy and the seasoning is on point. Also love their house made white sauce. Will definitely come back read more

Charcoal Kitchen - Beef Lula Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Glendale, California

Amazing food and service The shawarma wrap was phenomenal- the best I've had in the city. I highly recommend getting it mixed with pork and chicken. Both meats were incredibly juicy and tender. I also recommend getting the special sauce inside, which is sort of a mayo /garlic type sauce that pairs perfectly with the Mediterranean flavors of the wrap. Beyond the food, the service was exceptional. The owner has a true passion for the food and is incredibly accommodating. Give it a try! read more

This is the best kebab I have ever had, and I eat kebab often. The flavors are truly authentic and everything is super fresh, the sauces are also really delicious. read more

This is my everyday place. The food is very delicious and fresh. Today I tried Gyros, omg. I can't tell you how good was that. You should stop by and try their menu. The staff is friendly and the place is cozy for sit and enjoy your food. read more

Woah. I randomly dropped in here with my friends on a Monday night. I had no expectations. My friends ordered the beef kebab plate and I had the chicken shawarma in lavash. My wrap was really big so I feel the portions are great for the price. It was so good I ate the whole thing. The sauce was so yummy. My friends enjoyed their food too. The man working was super friendly and helped us order, he even gave us free samples of the shrimp with a sauce. Thanks so much! read more

Atmosphere is great, especially from the owner. Very niceguy., great food honestly, the barbecue is amazing. This is my second time coming back to this place, and they amaze my small family own business. read more

Delicious food made with love!! The owners were so kind and welcoming!! Definitely coming back :)

The chicken shawarma wrap is by far the best meal in all of California. The service is amazing. Thank you!

Great place to order wraps. I recommend calling in your order and picking up so it's hot perfectly! My second time here and negative s.

Came to have tacos next door and decided to give this place a try. I had the chicken kebab plate and paid +$4 to add beef luleh. My family LOVES Mediterranean and we have it often so we tend to be tough critics. Overall, flavor is great. Seasoning on the chicken kebab lacked but the beef luleh made up for it. The chicken wasn't overly tough or chewy, it had moisture it just needed a little more seasoning. But the luleh was THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. The family agrees on the luleh, others really liked how moist the rice was. Not dry or crunchy. Flavor on point as well. In terms of the price point- It definitely needs revising. This place has the opportunity to be a cash cow if the price point comes down a dollar or two OR increases their portions. Otherwise, it risks being pushed out by Taco Azteca's economic advantage. read more

Finds like this are why I value Yelp, and why I contribute. Absolutely excellent food. Excellent value! I forgot to take a pic of my chicken shawarma meal but never mind--it looked exactly like the restaurant's pics. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, chopped and served over rice. The hummus was wonderfully garlicky and the salad was fresh. All of it was fresh and just so good. The server (counter service) was super friendly and even gave me a small ice cream soft serve to help me pass the ten minutes while I waited for the food prep. The space isn't anything special--really just designed for counter service and takeout but they do have a table and a few stools if you want to eat there. I brought it back to my hotel and it was still hot and fantastic. I am in this neighborhood every few months and will definitely return. read more

Best shawarma and gyros I've had in Glendale. The quality and service were great and nice dining areas outside. The staff was super friendly. 10/10 read more

The chicken shawarma changed my life. The gents running the place when we stopped in were so warm and friendly. If I lived anywhere close, I'd be tempted to visit daily. Must-have if I'm in the area again. Oh, and the sauces you guys. The sauces. read more

Very good and fresh BBQ...Armenian XOROVAC....thank you very much....i am frome Ukraine but nerev eat bbq in my life....THANK YOU

So I've seen this place under construction and I was excited to finally try it' But then I checked the menu and i did a double take How is ONE wrap fifteen dollars. It better have organic top shelf meat for it to be that much! And that's without any extras like fries of beans or chips. I got my sandwich and they were really nice But the wrap was very light. The flavors were good but they weren't amazing, I could not justify the price of this wrap. I could get something cheaper and probably better. read more