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    Epique Restaurant

    4.0 (217 reviews)
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    Halloumi with Honey
    Isabel Y.

    Unfortunately my experience at Epique left much to be desired and I wouldn't recommend coming here. I read reviews beforehand and thought maybe other people just had bad experiences, but having gone myself I now understand that the issue is a lack of attention to detail in multiple areas of the business. While the interior is absolutely stunning, it is very cramped with seating and the live music is pushed up right against dinner tables, so it's claustrophobic, even when you're at the front. The waitstaff is overworked, with too many tables assigned to each waiter, and not many speak English well. The menu doesn't have thorough descriptions of what each dish actually includes, leading me to believe this restaurant caters to Armenians more than Americans. I also got this impression from looking around the room and hearing people speak almost exclusively Armenian. Items such as bread/lavash and water aren't included, but they don't communicate this and assume you want it for an extra charge. Even when we asked for regular tap water, they would only bring us a bottle of branded still water. Having been to another Armenian restaurant in the area that did the same thing, I assume it's a cultural expectation to serve bottled water despite LA having perfectly safe, drinkable tap water. While I could look past the cultural differences and even appreciate the "close-as-family" environment, the real kicker for me was the poorly executed dishes and the long wait time to receive everything, from drinks to food to the check. We were there for over 2 hours because our waiter was too busy helping other tables and another waiter took over at one point to try to help, but also was too busy. We first ordered the Halloumi with Honey, which was extremely over baked, with the honey having completely hardened into candy and the cheese tough and dry. For the main meal, we had the Udoli Tolma, which was under seasoned and small portioned, though the texture of the lamb was nice. We also got the Ghavurma Areni, which was deliciously seasoned, but the lamb was super tough and the vegetables were mush with no texture at all, despite the menu labeling them grilled vegetables. These dishes should never have left the kitchen in these conditions. While this place might be a hit with local Armenians, I don't think this is a restaurant for everyone to enjoy if they don't make changes in the space to accommodate every type of customer. An easy place to start is to include more information on the menu and offer tap water as an option. I believe it's a state requirement anyways, so might as well do it anyways before it becomes a bigger problem.

    Tabbouleh
    Janna C.

    Order the pomegranate short rib-- it's the standout dish! The lamb shank was flavorful, though the Armenian-style wheat pasta (arishta) underneath was a bit too chewy for my taste. Not bad, just not my favorite. The food and décor are both beautiful, but the atmosphere was a bit much. We came with a party of seven and were seated right next to a live singer in what felt like a mini banquet setup for another large event. It was so loud we had to shout to talk. If the music had been more mellow, this easily could've been a 5-star experience. Service was fine, though not as polished as I'd expect for the price point. The meze was a great starter to share, and the $7 bread basket came in handy since you don't get many chips. The "tabbouleh" was tasty but definitely not traditional -- more like a tomato stuffed with bulgur. Creative, but misleading. One thing to note: even water isn't free here -- $7 for sparkling or flat bottle. To their credit, the sparkling water was actually delicious and super refreshing. Overall, this restaurant serves high-quality food in a stunning space, but it's not the best fit if you're looking for a relaxed dinner. I'd come back only if I could confirm there's no big event and that we'd be seated away from the music -- I'm not trying to eat while strangers dance next to me. Beautiful and tasty, just not quite the vibe I was hoping for.

    Karen F.

    Bestie wanted to try this place out, so we went for dinner and felt the overall experience was ok. Everything wasn't bad, but could be found better elsewhere. The dining room was a bit too dark for us, maybe we're too old. The service was ok, friendly but without any care. Food was ok, but pricey for what we were eating. Parking can be found at public lots or meters.

    Lamb chops wrapped in cabbage.
    Gohar A.

    We dined here with friends. Tried different dishes, all were very tasteful, beautifully presented. Our server Gevork was very polite and attentive. Changed the dishes frequently, ready for upcoming entrees. If you order coffee, make sure to specify that you want it hot. Overall experience was very good, and I recommend this restaurant to try unique delicious dishes.

    Trout
    Maria R.

    Went here for dinner. Experience was amazing they had live music which added to the ambiance really enjoyable. The food was delicious very fresh. Amazing flavors. The restaurant is Armenia and the server was able to help me with some questions i had about the menu she was amazing and explained well. I really appreciate her. Overall tasty and cozy. We had the trout and the sturgeons. Both were delicious the sturgeons had a sweet tangy sauce that was delicious, the trout had a green sauce words wouldn't be able to describe but it was good. I definitely recommend there is paid parking in the back.

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    Just had an intimate family dinner here tonight to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. We were a party of 8 + a highchair. None of us have been here before. The food was delicious. We got a few different appetizers to share. Then we each got our own entree. I got the beef stroganoff; AMAZING, delicious, and comforting. My husband for the pomegranate short rib (I think that's what it was called), and I tried a bite. It was mouthwatering! Sooo good!! For dessert, we got the cheesecake and the honey cake and of course Armenian coffee. Absolutely divine!!! The ambiance was incredible! Very cozy and chill. The service was impeccable!! Everyone was very sweet and friendly and accommodating. 10/10!! We'll definitely be back!!

    Oyster mushrooms
    Sara G.

    Beautiful ambiance. Fair prices. Mushrooms tasted a bit too boiled for me but flavors were great. Short rib was very tender and delicious, I would've preferred a little of the sauce it cooked in to go along with the mashed potatoes so it's not too dry. The steak salad and Leche cucumber coctail was delicious. We ended it with sweet baklava and coffee and both were perfect. We had a jazz band playing along with a live singer that wasn't too loud and you can still enjoy talking at the table. Service was a hit & a miss. Some staff were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and some were looked like they were new.

    In love with the green pistachio dessert.
    Madison L.

    This is absolutely a stunning Southern California French restaurant with luxuriously romantic vibes and layers of personality. As the pianist dances his fingers on the keys, and the guests are swaying from fantastic wine and great company, my filet mignon was cooked to perfection, and the malbec finishes sweet and smooth. The desserts are a must try, my favorite being pistachio. Ask for Mariam. She is a wonderful person to conversate with as she leads this team to execute everything to perfection. When the birthday cake came out, she asked the pianist to play happy birthday softly with his keys. I will definitely come back to visit her whenever I am in LA.

    Cocktail menu
    Olivia H.

    I took my boyfriend here to celebrate a new job and had requested in the reservation for a dessert to be brought out at the end of the meal as a surprise. Sadly, it never came and by the end of the meal, I decided to just get us dessert elsewhere. I also saw that on Yelp, I'd get a free appetizer with the order of an entree. When I told our server, they informed us that this appetizer was the bread and 3 types of butter and not an actual appetizer of our choosing from the menu. Sort of misleading but important to know if you see the "free appetizer" offer on your Yelp. Our server was super friendly about it, though, and was very attentive throughout the dinner. The ambience is very dim, romantic, and there was live piano music which was so fun and unique. It made the experience even more special, although it can get loud. We still got an appetizer (seared octopus), 2 mocktails, the lamb chops, and the healthy salad with shrimp added. The bread and butter was fantastic! The bread is fresh, warm and uniquely flavored. It pairs incredibly well with all 3 butters (truffle was our favorite but the other two were also good but more subtle). I would've taken it to go but they removed the plate pretty quickly without asking. I'd highly recommend trying the octopus appetizer - it's by far the best octopus I've had. Perfectly seared and not chewy at all - it's almost buttery. The cream it comes with is the perfect balance to the seared octopus and the tomatoes, onion, and radish add texture to complement. Both mocktails were also perfect - not too sweet but super flavorful and very fun to look at and drink. And the main courses were also 10/10. Lamb chops perfectly cooked and the purée was so refreshing with it. My salad was light, delicious, and came with a good portion of the juiciest seasoned shrimp. We ended with some coffee and overall it was a great dining experience. 4 stars only because of the dessert mishap and misleading appetizer offer. But food/drinks were perfect.

    YAMMMM
    Arsen T.

    Best Restaurant 10 Plus.. Thank you Great, good food , service is fantastic . i like this place

    Sea bass
    Thaovi T.

    My girlfriends took me here to celebrate my bday. The ambiance and decor were lovely. Very European, French flair. The pianist started playing mid way through our dinner, and it was a wonderful touch. Very romantic place. Loved the Tiffany blue walls, and chandeliers. Lovely silverware. The food was good, but very pricey. I enjoyed the octopus especially, the sea bass was decent, the escargots were yummy, and desserts with delicious. The French onion soup here is super rich.

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    Great food, great service, amazing music! The ambiance is amazing as well, will be back again for sure!

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    Beautiful ambiance, great food and appetizers. The service was excellent, very friendly staff & servers.

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    My favorite restaurant Best staff ! Delicious food, classy ambiance, good service. The chef's tasting menu was amazing

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    Very nice place! Loved the food, the atmosphere and the service was excellent. Thank you !

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    I ordered Branzino it was delicious , great customers service and a beautiful ambiance ! Always a great

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    Enchanting vibes, captivating music! This restaurant offers a perfect fusion of atmosphere and melody.

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    Great location, good food, attentive service. This restaurant is one of the better ones in Glendale.

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    Great restaurant, food was perfect, service was great, ambiance was good, but my wife left me when I went here :(

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    Carousel Restaurant

    Carousel Restaurant

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This is not the best Armenian restaurant in the world. It is also not the most glamorous, the most…read moretrendy, nor the most ambitious. But it is without question the most important Armenian restaurant in the world. Armenians are simultaneously a diaspora people, a people of the book, and an old country people. Therefore, odd as it may seem, it is entirely appropriate that the most important Armenian restaurant in the world should not be located in Armenia at all, but should serve a diaspora community in a way that makes them feel connected to home, both interns of cuisine and in terms of communal warmth. Technically, this is more of a Lebanese restaurant than an Armenian restaurant, but that hardly matters. It's a place of celebration, merriment, laughter, and tears. In short, it is THE gathering place for Armenians in Southern California. Because of its fame and importance, the thing that is consistently overlooked about this restaurant is just how excellent the food is. Bring a Lebanese expat here and you will invariably hear them say after the first bite of hummus that it doesn't compare to the hummus they used to enjoy in Beirut. By the middle of the bowl, they will say that it actually is not as bad as they first thought. By the end of the bowl they will declare that this hummus ranks among the greatest they have ever tasted. Carousel does not overwhelm you. It seduces you. And you'll be back.

    The party lunch is a must-try! You need to be at least 2 people to enjoy this delicious and…read moregenerous meal.Drinks are yummy Salad Rice Hummus & Mutabbal Tabbouleh Cheese Fresh vegetables Chicken Filet Bulgur pilaf ...and so much more! The flavors are absolutely delicious, the music is delightful, and the ambiance is warm, welcoming, and friendly. The servers are also wonderful and attentive. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great experience. Highly recommended!

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    Mini Kabob

    Mini Kabob

    4.7(1.6k reviews)
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    Seriously this place SLAPS! Hamov hamovvvv lol. A…read morefamily-owned take out spot that surpasses most of the average sit in kabob restaurants. TLDR: Hear me out, if you have any doubt about chicken being less superior to beef or other meat. TRY the chicken thigh here. It makes justice for chickens (I still need to try their beef or lamb tho) I was running errands in Glendale today and I was starving and looking for lunch spots around. Turns out Mini Kabob was 3 mins walk away, it was a no brainer, my feet just took me there. Didn't expect to go there, so didn't order ahead but I'm fine with waiting. After last time's magnificent chicken thigh, I was determined to try their other entrees. However, Armen said the chicken thigh is the best seller out of their entrees- well, time for a round 2 I guess? This time I'm eating the entree at the spot and I just gotta say- IT SLAPS!! I'm genuinely not a big fan of chicken, because when you can choose beef why chicken? But this chicken is so juicy, so tender, so heavenly. Yummy!! The garlic sauce is great but the hummus and the fresh lavash, h o l y - f. Last time it was already so good even as a leftover, and eating it right at the spot is just transcending. I also tried their Armenian pear soda, it's delicious and refreshing with the heat right now in summer. I left with my tummy happy and their service is always great, they get busy but still no attitude, no bs, gives the right recommendations. Even this is like a take out restaurant, it still surpasses most of the kabob restaurant. Without doubt I'm coming back again after their break, please be there. I love you mini kabob

    Updating my review because we got to try their Chicken Cesar wrap and it is sort of mind-blowing…read morehow good it was. This place is still amazing, but now you can order online too.

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    Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant

    Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    47 years in business

    Have enjoyed Elena's many times by now. The food has tons…read moreof great flavor and the staff is always friendly and provide great service. You can use the church's parking lot that's across the street and about a hundred feet away, which makes a parking super convenient.

    PARTY OF 4 plus? Get ready for a 20% "large party fee" + an additional "Service fee" to be added…read moreon to your bill. Newborns and babies included! That's not all, tip will also be requested when checking out. Our Visit: My family and I have visited Elena's before and had a good experience, which is why this visit was so disappointing. This time, we noticed a clear drop in food quality, portion sizes, overall service and an unexpected new surprise on the bill. I came in with my wife, our two young children (10month old and 2 year old), and my mom. Unfortunately, the pita bread was stale, a portion of my wife's chicken was undercooked, the portions were noticeably smaller than before, and the server completely forgot my mom's drink. Those issues alone were frustrating, but what really stood out were the added fees at the end, fees that were not charged in the past. We were charged a 20% "large party fee", along with an additional "service fee". When I spoke with the owner, he explained that their system automatically applies a large party charge to any group of 4 or more people, including babies who don't even order food. That threshold seems unusually low, especially since most places consider 6 or more a "large party" and from my experience typically don't consider babies 2 years and younger as occupants. Even more concerning, none of these fees were clearly communicated to us beforehand. Being surprised with multiple charges at the end of a meal feels misleading and leaves a bad impression. To add to that, after already including these fees, the payment process still prompts customers to leave an additional tip. I've only seen this type of fee structure at higher-end restaurants and for more people, not at a casual spot like this, and even then it's usually disclosed upfront. If a business is going to charge extra, the service and overall experience should reflect that. My recommendation for Elena's, if you want to make more money, just raise your food prices so your customers at least know how much they're going to spend at the end. Not slap surprise charges at the end and force your customers to pay. On a positive note, at least they were playing Fast and the Furious on their TV. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BILL. Please be aware of their shady business practices.

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