Very nice restaurant. It's clean and welcoming, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive…read more Mayssa made sure me and my guests were well attended. She was patient and helpful. Most importantly, the food is absolutely delicious and tastes authentic and homemade. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. Definitely a place I'd happily come back to and recommend to anyone who wants to try authentic Mediterranean cousine.

After many years, I've returned to dining at Z Garden. For the most part, I was quite pleased with…read moremy meal. The size was on the small side for the chicken kebab wrap. It came with a salad instead of fries, which I liked. The chicken was moist and tender, which is what I was most concerned about. The flavor was good. I just wish it was a little bit larger. If you're in the area and want to enjoy some Mediterranean food at a fair price, this would probably be one of your best choices. We will definitely be back to have another meal here and support this nice , local family owned business!

We came to Crimson to meet some friends, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious, full of flavor and clearly made with care. I ordered the chicken with salad and a side of sweet potato fries, which were OMG so good and definitely a must-try! The ordering process is simple: you order and pay at the cashier, receive a number, and the staff brings the food directly to your table. It was smooth and efficient, even for our group of eight. They were very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable, which we really appreciated. There's street parking available, which made it convenient as well. Overall, a great spot for both small and larger groups. I'd definitely come back!

I ate at Crimson tonight and for the most part everything was OK. I had the chicken kebab with the…read moreside order of the lentil soup and the Greek salad combination. The chicken was OK, but I would've preferred it with a little bit more seasoning/flavor and a little hotter as well. It was not bad, but it didn't pop like it was outstanding. As far as the lentil soup goes, they're very light lentils so they're not the normal lentil soup that you may be used to. That could've viewed a little bit more seasoning as well. As far as the Greek salad goes, it was just an average and ordinary small Greek salad, but it was tasty and the vegetables did taste fresh. They gave me two little slices of pita bread so I had to ask for more, but when I came out. Those were not heated like they should've been. Therefore, the bottom line is the food is good not outstanding and memorable and there's definitely room for improvement. We will definitely give them another chance and hope for the best. I wish Crimson the best!

Some of the most delicious food I've tasted. From the Falafel Plate, to the Veggie Burger to the…read moredelicious Baklava. But they make The Most Delicious French Fries in the city, hands down perfection

Food came out hot and fresh - took a little longer than I thought (15 min?), but it was WELL worth…read morethe wait. Everything in here is made in house--I'm no Mediterranean food expert but it was a delicious pick me up after class. The falafels, while small, were crunchy and packed with flavor. I especially liked the cold hummus and tahini on the hot pita; not only were they seasoned well, and just-right, the hummus was smooth, and the tahini had some sort of seeds(?), which added the perfect texture. The dining area is well ventilated, with many windows, letting in natural light and air. While it's nothing fancy, it gives traditional, family restaurant vibes, which I personally love. Overall a nice spot! I'd recommend a friend to go :)

Amazing food !! Super home vibes …read more. got the sabich pita & small matza ball soup and they where delicious!!!

This great place is small, so slow down or you will miss it. It is ever so cute inside. It has fun…read moreart that my grandson loves. It is super clean and just a fun place to go. It is Israeli food, but also quite American as well. It has a wonderful Mediterranean flare. All of their food is Kosher, which is always nice and all of it is just great. The menu is not huge, but it does not need to be. They have something for everyone. We love the service. Some of the servers have been there awhile and they know everything and if you are looking for other Kosher places or even a Temple if you are a visitor, they have you covered. The servers are always smiling and are great with kids. It is super family friendly. We love all their food, but a must have is their Matza Ball soup. It is perfection from the soup to the Matza Ball. You can get it in a cup or bowl. We have been here a few times over the years, sometimes for breakfast and other times for lunch. Their Shakshukah is a great way to start your morning. It is a wonderful breakfast item. It comes with eggs and salad with a great home made tomato sauce. They also have just eggs if you want. For lunch we love the Israeli Vegetables Salad, which has Finely cut assorted vegetables with lemon dressing, tomatoes and cucumber. It is the bomb. If you want to be daring, get their combination salad, which is a combination of all their salads. It is so good. Their Humus is great and has a wonderful lemon juice and olive oil. All of their Pita sandwiches are tasty as well. Another favorite is their grilled salmon. It is cooked perfectly and you will love the fresh flavor. There is not one thing not to like here, so go and have fun and relax.

Sunnin has an incredible menu, and it's easy to see why they've been a local favorite for so many…read moreyears. The flavors are authentic, vibrant, and consistently delicious. They've also done a great job evolving with the times, offering plenty of clearly marked vegan options along with choices for other dietary needs, including gluten-free. Everything we ordered was excellent. The grape leaves were fantastic, the eggplant dishes were so flavorful, and the portions were very generous. The foul (bean dish) was delicious, and when we asked if they could add a little extra to it, they were happy to accommodate us. The service was warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. And don't skip dessert--the baklava is some of the best we've ever had. I understand they've recently changed how they make it, and the result is outstanding. It's wonderful to see a restaurant that has stood the test of time while continuing to evolve. We can't wait to return and explore more of the menu.

Well, here I am back in La La Land doing some work that needed to be done…read more Staying at my dear friend's condo in Westwood with a view of the Mormon Temple and Santa Catalina. Being so close to a zillion restaurants at my feet, my friend's "significant" said let's do some Mediterranean food tonight. I put my thumbs-up and it was unanimous: Sunnin Lebanese Cafe on Westwood Blvd. and Santa Monica Blvd. it was. Well, I never heard of this place, but I said "let's Go"! When we pulled up to this strip mall entrance that was overflowing with human beings wanting a table at very happy this very we had a RESY. We ordered: * Hummus of course - which was delicious * Babaganouj - which was creamy and extremely dippicle [sic] * Beef Kafta Kebab - just lovely * Taboulah Salad - that was excellent * Fool or Ful depending on what Mideast country - was deepened with fava beans * Alamaza Lebanese beer that paired perfectly with our dinner. The staff here were friendly, helpful and accommodating. I've been gone from Los Angeles close to five years now, and every time I come back, I get a nice surprise like I did at Sunnin.

I went here with my husband, and even though he was not really satisfied with his food and I was,…read moreI'm still going to give them 5 stars. - Their service was impeccable. They are great at greeting you, attending to your needs, and checking in on you, which I really appreciated. - The staff is really friendly, and they always change the restaurant experience. - The ambiance was very lively. There were several groups of people eating inside, talking, and having a great time. It was a good vibe. It wasn't too loud, but it was definitely not quiet. - In terms of the food, we ordered the avocado jalapeno hummus, which was very good. We both liked that a lot. - My husband ordered the spicy creamy chicken, and he did not like that. He felt that the creaminess was too milky for him and that it just tasted like he was eating too much dairy, which really sounds like kind of a personal preference rather than something being wrong with the meal. He was not a fan of the cream sauce. He felt like he was just dipping his chicken in spicy milk, and he was not a fan. - He also was not a fan of the baba ganoush, but I think he just doesn't like baba ganoush because when I tasted it, it was actually very good. - As far as my food, I got the cauliflower for an appetizer, which was delicious. It came with three sauces: tahini, garlic sauce, and some sort of green, spicy-ish sauce. The cauliflower was flash-fried with no batter, and it was really good with the garlic sauce and the lemon juice. - I also had the salmon kebab wrap with fries, and I felt that it was a delicious wrap. I loved the portion size, so it wasn't too much food, but also not too little food. I thought things were good, and I thought the experience was good. I think he just didn't like his particular dish, but I don't think there was anything wrong with the dish itself.

The food is good, though it is a pricey menu and the service is terrible. I waited in here for over…read morethirty minutes for....wait for it....a beef Shawarma wrap and French fries. It was a Thursday night and there were three other parties eating food here. They all had their food though, and yet the owner (who was definitely not thrilled that I hadn't tipped, on a pick-up order) seemed much more focused on his Uber Eats and DoorDash orders than someone waiting in-person for their food. Don't come in if you're ordering food to-go. It isn't quick. The owner will probably respond with some BS about the food being fresh and requiring more time to prepare it but it's just because he only cares about the people eating inside. The owner is a LOSER who treats his customers who are picking up food as lesser people and barely acknowledges them. The food is NOT good enough to be treated like shit. Just because the owner is depressed that nobody comes to his store doesn't mean he should take it out on the take-out customers. DO NOT COME HERE. owner is a cancer on the restaurant itself. I feel bad for the cooks, they're the ONLY ones that work hard in this place

oh hello chef's kiss!! I am currently in a serious relationship with vegan koobideh so I was so…read moreexcited when a friend recommended Javan! We stopped in for an early Sunday dinner and had such a great experience. Service was LOVELY! Food was AMAZING! Got the Koobideh plate to share and they split the rice up in two plates for us. The Shirazi salad was so fresh, the bread was perfect. Omg I'm getting hungry again Vibe was relaxed yet nice- loved the Persian music! Street parking was surprisingly easy to find. Fr tho- this is a new staple in my fave spots

The service by the staff here was absolutely wonderful, they make you feel right at home, they…read morehelped us with the menu choices letting us know everything they had to offer. The restaurant itself is is so clean, big screen tvs, we were able too watch the World Cup matches. The music selection was peaceful great ambiance overall. We started off with Dolma and a fresh cherry refresher (I had never tired this drink its officially my favorite). The Naan was delicious don't dip it in the cucumber yogurt. The sides of mint and raw onion don't miss. For my main dish I had Chenjeh Kabobs with tasty filet mignon this staple dish wit take you straight to the Middle East. Try it with their signature cherry rice. The freshly cut cucumber and tomatoe salad is very crisp and a perfect side dish. I definitely will come back. Overall 5 star meal. The plates are pretty as well. With fresh cut flowers and plenty of food. There is parking underground so you don't have to take up time looking on the street just call and ask for instructions to get in.

All of my hooka lovers.. COME HERE!…read more I was recommended by this place from a really good friend of mine, so she decided to take me. If you're looking for a place with aesthetic, this is not it. But, the outside seating is beautiful, you can watch your sports here, do homework and get a little wine buzz. the hooka was very cheap, I would say around $35 with endless flavors. We went with the spice chai, very smooth to my liking. The hosts are so nice and very fast to put out orders. This is a local spot so building a relationship goes a long way. Now for the food! WHEEWW! I recommend, it's very filling and flavorful. I had the shawarma bowl which comes with; sharwma, rice, cucumbers, hummus, greens and pickled onions. You have to try their bowls with a side of pita bread and the spicy tahini sauce. DELISH. My bestie had gotten their salmon bowl, which came with everything except for the shawarma. Everything together, hooka and too entrees left a total of $75 something. Not bad for the experience. Did I come back again? YES I DID. it's my second time going and possibly will be my third sooner or later.

Very enjoyable indeed! Easy on the wallet too…read more Unusual, the Food Truck is parked directly in front of this truly delicious cuisine. They cook the food on the truck and bring into the dinning room. Where there is a variety of music and tables and booth seating, outdoor too. Give them a try, they won't disappoint. Pop Rock music, Middle Eastern music 50/50. This is Lebanese. Ask for Mr. Redar.He's the owner, from Egypt.

Sometimes I wonder where I will start and finish a review, but this one is easy. Pia, the…read morerestaurant manager. She should start a school on restaurant and hospitality management. Seriously. Places should send their people to watch her work. She is the best I have encountered. My buddy was taking me out for my birthday and our reservation (which was somewhere else TBH got cancelled due to a kitchen issue). He suggested Orla, and being a big Michael Mina fan I was in. The restaurant is big but typical for a hotel spot, but it has a warmth to it. A lot of that is due to being greeted by Pia, escorted to your table, and getting a wonderful history of the restaurant, chef, menu and drinks. As the day turns into night, we were treated to a gong and some dancers. Nice touch. And then the food and drinks! Forgot to take a pic of the cocktail menu, so I cannot recall what we had exactly, but both were exceptional, especially the one made tableside (Porus I think, with ocho plata tequila, aperol strawberry, grapefruit and butterfly tea in a tableside infusion) I think I had the Son of Amun with yola mezcal, apricot, ginger, lemon and miracle foamer. Expensive? Yes, but delicious. I looked online for the menu, but it seemed different when we were there. Pia suggested a half and half on spreads since we were indecisive, and that was a great call. Half Whipped Chickpea Hummus with tahini, paprika, za'atar, extra virgin olive oil and half Muhammara with toasted walnuts, roasted peppers, pomegranate molasses. Both were phenomenal but know extra pita comes with a charge. There is homemade chili crisp on the table that you might be tempted to drink. It's that good. We started with Grilled Octopus with gigante beans, red onions, capers, sea beans. Perfection in flavor and texture. The Saganaki finished tableside came with roasted wild mushrooms, black truffle honey, greek brandy and was some of the best I've add. Wish that recipe was in the book, but I will figure it out. For the mains I went with the Mediterranean Sea Bass and my buddy had the Swordfish... both the Greek Way with lemon, caper, oregano, vinaigrette. The Sea Bass was cooked to perfection and one of the best I have had. After all that food we were way too stuffed for dessert, but Pia made sure to end the meal with a birthday gift for me. Wow. Did I mention how good she is? Now I need to come back and have Michael sign my cookbook... and tell me how to make that Saganaki. Thank you to Pia and the whole staff. What a great B-day dinner!

Heard great things about Orla (newer Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Monica) and went for a…read morespecial occasion with my my family. Orla by Michael Mina is in the Regent hotel on Ocean in Santa Monica. It is beautiful with spectacular views - very nice hotel with a great bar and lovely restaurant. Short version is service was great and the views were excellent, but portion size was small and food was good, but low value for the extraordinarily high prices. Good creative drinks, but very small and very expensive. Food: all dishes were tasty/good but not amazing for the cost. Our expectations were quite high (which may skew this review) but for a party of five, with one drink each, some appetizers and mains and family style food, for a bill with tip around $500 - it was just far too expensive for the quality of food, etc. Good but would not return.

From the moment we walked in, the experience was fantastic. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and…read morethe customer service made us feel right at home. Even better--you can actually watch the chefs grilling the kabobs fresh, and you can taste the quality in every bite. Everything is made fresh, the portions are generous, and there's something for everyone--from juicy kabobs and shawarma to fresh salads, wraps, hummus, and homemade sauces. They also offer catering, making them a great option for family gatherings, office lunches, and special events. Fresh, high-quality Mediterranean cuisine Friendly service Easy parking Great atmosphere Catering available If you're in Los Angeles and love Mediterranean food, I'd definitely recommend adding Rosemary Grill to your list. It was a great experience, and we'll definitely be back!

So yummy and the portions are pretty big!…read more They gave us their spicy sauces and it was so spicy but so flavorful. The workers were also very sweet when I asked for extra sauce.