Saw a viral video of this street food on IG, in downtown LA, next to a bridge, street vibes, a bit of a Brooklyn feel, so I had to swing by and try it. The kebabs being grilled looked wonderful and well-marinated. It's a long street stand with an electronic ordering system monitor in the middle. The man himself, Farhod, stands around the middle and cuts fine looking pieces of already grilled meat, to create platters and wraps for the customers. My friend and I asked him for a recommendation and he said we must try a ribeye plate, so we ordered a plate each. It took about 30 minutes for the plates to be prepared, as this place is busy. Right before the plates are given out and if you're standing by your plate, their signature move is to slice off a strip of ribeye and let you taste it right before receiving your plate. Nice touch! Each plate came with delicious rice, very fresh tasty salad, a crispy, very yummy large pita bread and a good size portion of the ribeye itself. Although the ribeye was pretty juicy, both me and my friends thought that the meat was over salted, in fact we even left some ribeye behind. Maybe it's a one-off, since these ribeyes came highly recommended, but that was our experience last night. Would consider coming back here to try their whet looked like a beautifully marinated, succulent chicken kebab. Parking situation is a bit crazy, with many cars double parking, but I guess the local police allow it, so no issues there. The customer service was pretty good. Will visit again. read more

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I ordered the beef and chicken plate and omg the food was amazing! The service was nice and thankfully there wasn't a lot of people but I loved the fact that our food was made at the moment of ordering. For the price the portion was more than I thought it would be.. couldn't finish it.. The beef and chicken was cooked on point and the rice and salad was amazing! The bread was amazing also The sauce that was added was delicious too.. I would come back read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - Chicken plate drizzled with the white sauce hot sauce and I think bbq delicious combo - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Completely lives up to the hype - don't get discouraged by the line, completely worth it! We got the beef wrap and it was fantastic - very flavorful and great portions. Highly recommend!! read more

Too many food safety violations to count. Lack of refrigeration for raw meat, cross contamination in the prep station, condiments above cold holding temperatures, etc. read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Halal Kebab by Farhod is a standout spot located under a bridge in downtown Los Angeles. This is the original location that gained popularity on social media and it truly sets itself apart from the other food stalls nearby. The service is great and the staff is very catering while the food arrives in about 15 minutes. The plate comes in a large box loaded with yellow rice and your choice of two meats alongside a fresh salad and pita bread. I ordered the chicken and beef but the beef was a bit chewy for my taste. Next time I would stick with the chicken or try the koobideh. You can customize your meal with various sauces on the side or add lemons and jalapeños for extra heat. Despite the texture of the beef, the meal was spectacular and the chicken was a highlight. read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is good for what's you for late night dinner and something different like midle eastern foods

Baba Kebab is the real deal. We went on a Friday night and got there at 8 p.m. The line looked short, but it still took about an hour. That's because everything is made to order, right in front of you. They skewer the meat by hand, grill it over charcoal, and refresh the grill often. The toppings are also prepped right there. It's a full process, and you can tell. By the time we reached the front, they only had two items left. The Adana beef kebab was sold out. We got the beef shish kebab and the chicken kebab. Both were phenomenal. The chicken was tender, juicy, and full of spice. The beef had this deep smoky flavor from the charcoal that made it unforgettable. You can tell how fresh everything is. It's incredible how hard it is to find delicious Turkish kebabs in L.A. There's metered parking around the block. They take cash and Apple Pay, which made things easy. If you're thinking about going, do it. It's worth the wait. They're not on Yelp, which makes them hard to find unless you've seen them on TikTok or searched them on Google, but spread the word. It's truly a gem. I've already shared this with friends and reposted the TikToks. This spot deserves the hype. read more

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Would not recommend. First off they throw the tortillas over the RAW chicken to heat it up before putting it in your cooked plate. My dish came with no sauce no tziki no hummus nothing. The plate is a mess and I won't be eating it. Waited a half hour for this. Nope nope! The meat is so tough it's not edible at all! Like this was a waste of 17 dollars! If you can't get rice salad and meat right.... What can you do? read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The BEST KABABS in LA, undoubtedly. Portions are good, very well seasoned, perfect tender meat, wraps, sandwiches, plates everything is worth trying, you won't regret it. Outdoor seating made me nostalgic, reminded me of back home, college days. Staff are super friendly and polite and professional and Farhod the owner himself serves there, comes out, talks to the customers, ten on ten , two thumbs up . read more

Ordered by phone and it took 2 hours for the food to be ready, and when our food was done it just sat there and no once called our number by the time we got the food it was cold. Food was good in taste but who wants cold food after waiting 2 hours . The sauces aren't that great. I prob won't turn. I prefer Azizi. Update: both my partner and I got food poisoning after this spot. read more

Tbh it was just alright. The service was fine, nothing special, kind of slow to be attentive. To that, it had a nice layed back and chill vibe. It took about 15 minutes for my food. Waiting there, we'd constantly be hit with the whiffs of smoke from the open grill, which got me more excited and hopeful for a good smokey flavor. When actually eating the food it was a bit disappointing. The meat was fine, only tasted that Smokey flavor here and there. I felt the ingredients were fresh and at that they're good, but the flavor itself was kind of lacking. Just felt like ingredients thrown together but no strong combination of flavor to take it home read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - Beef - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The best rib eye steak and very generous serving of rice and salad well deserved to come back , very friendly and clean environment 10 kudos star Farhod..I'm francis the ribeye guy Friday night read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - Iam the ribeye steak guy - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been there twice (original location). Best eaten there as opposed to taking it to go. So far I have only gotten chicken plate. First time I tried, I called ahead but it was too challenging especially when driving (since i have to pay when placing order before an order number is given; I was hoping for a call back since that's what I have been doing but I didn't realize that a text was sent (went to an unknown folder). Note, no red meat for me since January 2026 therefore I haven't tried the other selections. Rice, bread, and salad were good. I will try if I can just ask for salad instead of rice. read more

This is two guys set up on the street here on Figueroa just south of sunset blvd on the west side of Figueroa . They make delicious kebabs made of chicken , rib eye, lamb and possibly other meats , cooked over mesquite right here on the street , they've definitely got this thing down . The kebabs are delicious , I had the chicken kebab and it was great , very flavorful , tender chicken over basmati rice and a nice salad , they were nice and very welcoming , the food is good and has a good price point . Support your street vendors and especially the delicious street vending spots which these guys definitely fall into. Plenty of food, I couldn't even finish the whole thing they give you two kebabs per meal and it's super good . read more

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Must go spot when in DTLA and they're open until midnight. If you go at the later end, they do run out of chicken kabobs early on. We had the beef shish kabob and it def hit the spot late at night. I would def come here again late night. It's a grab and go spot and they're pretty fast unless they have a large order ahead of you. The staff is super friendly. Def check it out! read more

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Terrible experience from start to finish. Their ticketing system is an absolute mess. they had two separate lines running overlapping numbers (e.g., 97 and 197 simultaneously), which creates total confusion. They mixed up my number, and my beef wrap just sat getting cold. By the time I got my food, it was completely cold and not worth the wait. read more

Food and service here are as good as an outhouse that hasn't been cleaned in a decade. Smelly restaurant, loud and messy. Won't be going back read more

Unfortunately, the meat was severely undercooked and very difficult to chew. The texture was tough and unpleasant, making the meal disappointing. I expected better quality and preparation, especially for the price they charge $25-$30 for a plate and $10 for a homemade drink mixed of water, sugar and some colors . read more

The place has a lot of problems. From the messy ticketing system to the average fast-food sauces. We could talk about the overcooked meats, the mediocre rice, or the fact that they use tortillas as bread. Maybe you could overlook it if the rolls were $7 and the plates $10. But places like this are a symptom of a much bigger problem: the premiumization of street food. Normalizing rubbery meat at $30 a plate from a stand in the street is self-sabotage. Good food should remain accessible. Street food is supposed to resist the tendency to turn cuisine into a luxury product. Food literacy matters. If we keep rewarding this, one of our greatest cultural equalizers will slowly be devoured by greed. read more

I finally tried this spot after seeing it all over Instagram, and it completely lived up to the hype. I ordered a wrap and absolutely loved it -- generous portions, bold flavors, and plenty of seating available, which is a nice touch for a street food setup. This was actually my first time trying street food, and now I'm hooked! There's something so fun and authentic about it -- the energy, the aromas, the casual vibe. The guys working that night were incredibly friendly and upbeat, making the whole experience feel welcoming and easygoing. There seemed to be phone/online order pick ups along with many in person customers, so there was a bit of a wait to get the food. Every bite was packed with flavor -- perfectly seasoned, fresh, and satisfying. It's one of those spots that reminds you why local street food is so special. Definitely a must-try for anyone who loves discovering hidden gems. read more

DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THE BAD REVIEWS! I almost let that deter me and so glad I didn't! Based on all the nearby stands that had ZERO customers, we believe those are from the "competition." I got the ribeye and it did not disappoint! It was tender, grilled and seasoned perfectly. The ribeye was about 12oz. The pita bread was delicious and freshly grilled as well. The portions were generous. The white sauce is also tasty and even though it wasn't the typical yogurt/cucumber, it paired very well with the food. I expected it to take longer due to the huge crowd but the wait was only about 30 min from the time we ordered to pickup. My friend had the beef/lamb skewers which were good as well. 30 bucks for the rib eye was more than worth it. There are tables nearby so you have the option of eating outside. It was a friendly but busy atmosphere. read more

awsome flavors w had all chicken beef and was such tender meat.highly rcommended.location is not best but when passing or have stuff to do around worth coming.portions are huge read more

Waited over an hour for our order as we seen everyone before us get theirs 6 orders of people they knew.

It was Beautiful food, great service I liked it so much Will definitely come back again read more

Food is excellent , for what you get at the price point it will be harder to find better in LA. Simple 3 food items menu with some drinks fairly priced between 13-16 for each kebab wrap. ONLY REASON FOR 3 stars: very clearly people who spoke the same language were served before us (and many others) . Their process is straightforward , you order, you pay, they put the meat on the grill , once grilled they put it in a wrap. It is very obvious when they make a wrap for someone who just got into line and quickly add more meat to the grill. And suddenly your order is reset. I will come to the restaurant a few more times and see if it was a one time thing. FOOD WAS PERFECT THO, GREAT FOOD BUT DONT EXPECT FAIR SERVICE read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent, delicious food. So tasty and generous portions. Highly recommend. Quite a wonderful surprise at the quality of street Persian food. read more

Amazing food!! I smelled it while I was driving down Figueroa st. Made a u turn cus why not to that amazing smell of the grill. 10/10!! read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - FarHod_food - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hard to chew not cook all the way thru. Very tough meat. Not worth the price. Not even a full skewer of meat WTH!!!!!!! It should be 2 skewers !!!! salad and rice for 20$ bucks. Not worth it. Dosnt even taste good. Very bad experience. read more

Halal kebab By Farhod - Not cook all the way thru - Kebab Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Drove out to a 40 minute adventure. Farhods food was excellent. My food order was set aside? #48. They were calling out #52. Hmmmm. And then me. Maybe I wasnt a regular. Prices state $25 for ribeye and $20 for lamb. I ordered 2 ribeyes and 1 lamb. Was told $80. So I payed it. But not adding up? Got home. Message Farhod and was told Ribeye I got was different. That's why the price difference. Hmmm. Price gouging? I asked for a credit for when I return. He ignored it. For $10. He has lose a customer. I will support local restaurants. We have 1 in Manhattan Beach, Toranj Restaurant. 3 miles from me. read more

Absolutely amazing tasty and delicious such a good flavor ! I'd drive back here from OC again

Solid 10/10 food , I got the Chicken Plate That's comes with : Rice,chicken, salad and the wrap They load you up with everything ! My favorite part was the Rice and chicken It goes so well with the white sauce all mixed ! Will definitely recommend this place to friends and will come again to try the rest of the menu ! Don't sleep on this place !!! read more

Wow the rib eye wrap was so flavorful! Such great people behind the counter serving some amazing food. Will come back again!

I came here really looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately my experience was extremely disappointing. Staff prioritized and gave noticeable preference to other customers who spoke their native language--even though I arrived first, those customers received their food before me. I tried to be patient, but the lack of acknowledgment or basic courtesy made me feel unwelcome. This kind of selective service is unacceptable. Absolute horrible customer service. read more

They take forever to give ur food. The problem is they donit on purpose to make it look like theres lots of activity at the stand. You will wait 45 minutes for your food fornthis game they play. Food is ok read more

Best middle eastern wraps I've ever had! Definitely a spot to go to if you're around here! Super authentic! Really good service as well super friendly! read more

Writing this review as soon as we got back. Arrived at Baba Kebab around 9:30 pm. It was on a Friday night and there were good number of people waiting for their food, which we thought was a good sign. They were already sold out on lamb. Ordered chicken and beef. We did not mind waiting for our food given the time it takes to grill the skewers. We were so looking forward to our food, which is made to order. HOWEVER, we ended up waiting longer than we should have to because, twice, people who came later than us got their food before us. This happened right in front of our eyes. I wanted to say something but did not want to ruin the experience for my daughter. It's not like you can order ahead over the phone or online so how these people came later but got their food before us is beyond me. These folks spoke their language and, from the look of things, may have been friends or relatives. What a terrible experience and to see it brazenly happen right in front of your eyes! We did not appreciate that at all. As to our food, they were both very very salty! Even my daughter, who is usually very forgiving and tolerant, repeatedly commented on how salty the food was. She rarely complains but said she wouldn't come back. We didn't even bother to take a selfie with our food. We both only ate half of our orders. Not sure if we will finish the rest tomorrow. read more

Best wraps in LA!! So fresh and so good and amazing service I definitely recommend this place!!

Delicious spot great service great meat definitely will be back again and again thank you guys for the delicious food. They surprised me how quick, I literally waited for less than two minutes for the best meat wrap you can ever eat at night. read more

So far, we've tried all the meat that's available..I love the chicken mostly... Service is excellent... can't wait to back..

First time trying, best kebab wrap in L.A. hands down. Good thing I live in the DTLA area. Chicken kebab was juicy and the bread or wrap is really good and soft. The veggies they throw in the kebab just add to it. Highly recommend! Best wrap! read more