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    Fanoos Grill

    4.0 (762 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Loubia Polo
    Lea W.

    Another 10/10 visit to Fanoos Grill! We have our favorites here, but our server helped us make great decisions on what to try since they happened to be out of beef shish on this day. No worries...these were delicious alternatives!

    Outdoor dining area
    Tony F.

    Fanoos continued to be one of our favorite Persian/Middle Eastern restaurant in the area. We have been getting more family meals to go recently and decided to come back in for a change. They still have the huge menu with lots of great pictures, and from what we can tell, prices haven't changed since pre-pandemic! The food was delicious as always, of course better eat freshly at the restaurant, portions were huge, and basically enough for another meal. It was lamb day for us, we had lamb Shish kebab and lamb shanks. Both were excellent. Amir was friendly, prompt, and in charge. The seating area was clean. A couple of things slightly disappointing 1. They are out of Lamb Shish kebab for a while, waiting for shipment from Australia or New Zealand 2. The health inspection dropped from A to B, I hope they get back quickly! Tips: they no loner accept credit card, but give a 3% discount off menu price for cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

    Boneless Chicken Kabob Lunch Special
    Jenn G.

    This was my first time at Fanoos Grill, and I came for their lunch special with a friend. The specials run Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM and include basmati rice topped with saffron, a charbroiled tomato, a jalapeño, and a garden salad. We ordered the Chicken Koobideh ($11.99) and the Boneless Chicken Kebab ($12.99). The chicken was well-seasoned and had good flavor, though the charbroiled tomato was slightly overcooked. I noticed the waiter took time to explain the menu and drink options to other first-time guests, but we didn't get the same introduction. Because of that, I was caught off guard when we had to purchase bottled water for $1.59, as I wasn't aware they didn't offer complimentary water. Having to buy bottled water at a sit-down restaurant felt a little unusual. Overall, the meal was enjoyable, but I was a little surprised that they did not offer complimentary water.

    Yvette N.

    Omg food was amazing.. it was delicious. My sissy and I came here for lunch before we did some shopping. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with other restaurants and a movie theater. The staff were very friendly and answered any questions we had. Lots of family and groups of friends gather here to eat and just gives that chill vibe.

    Ground chicken dish
    Pork Chop A.

    Yesterday we had lunch here for the 1st time. Small restaurant with very nice service. I ordered chicken kabob and my wife had the ground chicken dish, I don't know how to spell it or what it's called so I won't butcher the name. Large chunks of chicken juice on the inside and nicely charred on the outside. Very pleased with overall taste. It will be a must return for us.

    Top Sirloin Beef Shish Lunch Special
    Eunice P.

    Definitely helped fill my craving for Persian food. I looove the different flavored rices. Got the lamb shank and Lima bean rice. I only had a little bit of shank since my husband devoured most of it before I got home ;( what I could taste had wonderful flavor and such tenderness. The rice was a lil mushy for the Lima beans. Then I got the prime sirloin kabob? With barberries rice. This rice is my fave!!!!! the salad and roasted veggies it came with felt super balanced and healthy. I definitely want to come back to try more. If you're curious I think it's worth a try. Service was easy but I ordered in advance over the phone. It's a sit and eat and go type place. A little small on seating but I saw families eating here which definitely felt so wholesome and a place that's good. They take card! Just fyi some places are cash only but they take card.

    Cherry rice
    Irina D.

    Our family loves food from Fanoos! Always fresh, tasty and delicious Chicken kebabs, grilled veggies and fresh salad, cherry rice - recommended

    Chicken , beef koobideh
    Jason U.

    Great, friendly service. Great food recommended for your Mediterranean shish kebab cravings.

    Adas Polo (saffron rice with raisins, lentils, and dates) with Lamb Shank
    Karl F.

    Such a welcoming atmosphere when you come to Fanoos. The host/waiter is always friendly and happy to chat with you. We've been coming to this gem of the South Bay for years. BEST PERSIAN FOOD outside of Westwood. I always order kashke bademjan (baked eggplant dip with mint and onion) as an appetizer. PRO-TIP: ask for a raw onion. Use the onion slices like a "chip" to scoop up the "dip". Our friendly host calls it "true Persian style". You won't regret it!! If you have a large party, order a Persian appetizer plate (includes khaske as well as pickles, cutlet, grape leaves)--warning, quite filling. Shirazi salad is very refreshing. Many entrees to choose from. I love chicken Koobideh with rice and salad. Also chicken kabob or soltani (kabob and koobideh). All these options also available in beef. I also love lamb shank (succulent!) with your choice of seasoned rice (Adas polo, Baghali polo, albalo polo)--you simply must try all of these rice options. We always get a Persian stew, especially fesenjan (pomegranate and walnut)--unbelievably tasty. Enjoy it with tahdig (crispy Persian rice). Our waiter calls it "Persian crack" it's addictive!! I'm craving this food as I write this review!!

    Combo Chef Kabob #14 with Adas Polo (basmati rice , lentils, dates )
    Candy A.

    Fanoos came highly recommended by my neighbor from Iran . We had a wonderful dining experience tonight, everything was delicious, our waiter was super attentive . I am so happy that I don't have to drive all the way to W Hollywood anymore for good Persian food except for lamb koobideh !

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    Food is always so delicious and authentic . We frequent this place! Thank you for kind service!

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    The service at Fanoos is always great. Our favorite dish is the chicken kubideh because of its amazing flavor.

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    1.5 mi
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    The quality of this place has declined significantly under the new management, and the prices are…read morefar too high for what you get. I ordered the barg kabob ($32 after tax), and the meat was old and had an unpleasant smell. It seemed like it had been grilled hours earlier and then reheated. It tasted nothing like authentic Persian barg. The meat even had a sour flavor due to too much lemon juice in the marinate. It didn't seem to be made from filet mignon. Instead, it tasted like too much yogurt had been used in the marinade to make the meat tender. It was very disappointing. I won't be wasting my money there again. There are much better options around in Southbay!

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