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    4.6 (593 reviews)
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    Dee J.

    I give this place a solid 3.5 stars. For ME, Mediterranean restaurants are often a hit or miss. I find that some have dishes that are well seasoned and full of flavor, and others have the flavor and no, I'll just say appeal. I'm not going to explain that, but those that get it, get it. Hummus Labs was in between. Now, don't get me wrong, it was tasty, but I feel like the favors can be enhanced just a little bit more. The portions are huge, a great value for your dollar. The lady the took my order very nice, and a pleasure to speak with. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is a typical storefront, with minimal seating, but enough space for an in and out crowd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Do not be dismayed. Hummus Labs is worth a visit.

    Beef Shawarma Nachos
    Yvonne B.

    The hype is very much real and true. As a matter of fact, I did not know what to expect for their Beef Shawarma Nachos. But the beef was thickly cut, juicy and tender. It fit perfectly with the crunchy pita chips underneath. I also ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate to share and it was super filling. Hummus Labs is a casual lunch spot that does an excellent job in cooking their meats and seasoning it perfectly. There's plenty of parking in the back lot as well as street parking. I'll definitely be back!

    Janet L.

    Come support this Pasadena gem. You can get a chicken lunch plate forIt's comes up side. But when I went, I got the beef Shawarma plate with hummus and cauliflower. The cauliflower is crispy on the top and cooked just right. Joseph Jean, the owner is so sweet and nice and his staff are nice as well. Come support this as they would need the community support as due to the fire and many people have to community so if you're in Pasadena area or in the SGV area, be sure to stop by and support.

    Ultimate Combo
    Grace L.

    I've always come to Hummus Lab for their lunch special, and it has always been good. This time, I went with my friend and we tried the Ultimate Combo. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat inside the restaurant, which is relatively small and has only a few tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We both enjoyed the filet mignon kabob and the salad. The red beet dill hummus was mostly enjoyed by me with the pita bread. The chicken mini shawarma nachos weren't really our thing and were pretty much untouched. Although we enjoyed the combo, I would say the lunch special with the chicken kabob is a much better value. I probably wouldn't order this combo again.

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    Ria P.

    I will be coming back for this meal so much. I have been meaning to come and try this place for a while and it didn't disappoint. The hummus is absolutely incredible and the chicken, rice, and pita are all great. Lovely deal with large portions!

    Mixed Grill Platter

    We came in right before closing on a Wednesday and had their mixed grill platter with Kafta, Chicken and Filet Mignon, everything was so good and people there were really nice even though we put our order in right before their closing time. Their classic hummus and garlic paste were both really good, will have to go back to try other hummus flavors!! Garlic paste had a little kick, my husband and I both don't do well with spicy food but it was a perfect amount of spice and didn't linger in our mouths, we actually enjoyed it and our 4 year old picky eater loved everything she tasted as well.!

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    Katherine S.

    Awesome kabob place in Pasadena! Came here on a weekday for dinner (takeout) and ordered the beef shawarma platter with half rice and half salad. For sides, I got cumin lime hummus and classic hummus. The name definitely lived up to its standards - the hummus was amazing! Thick and creamy! The portion is big as well and the beef was marinated to perfection! Staff was super friendly! Highly recommend! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are also a few seats inside for dine in![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Karla B.

    WOW! When I say this was delicious, I mean it. I never had this place before but for teacher/staff appreciation week our PTA got us this and wow so yummy!! PTA ordered: Chicken Kabob Filet Mignon Kabob Fattoush Salad Rice Hummus Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus Tzatziki Pita Chips Pita Bread Cauliflower This meal was incredibly delicious and I plan to come eat here and order takeout because of how delicious the food was. My favorite was the rice and cauliflower, i'm not the biggest fan of cauliflower, but this place made them taste incredible! Highly recommend especially if catering!!

    Lunch special Chicken Kabob Plate
    Will M.

    I've been working in Pasadena for a couple of years now, and honestly, most of the lunch spots have started to feel a little played out. So when I drove past Hummus Labs and saw they had a lunch special, I decided to check it out. I tried the chicken kabob plate, which comes with your choice of white or dark meat, I went with dark. The chicken was served in big, juicy chunks and was super moist. The rice it came with was flavorful and fluffy. The plate also included a small salad, some classic hummus, and pita bread. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place itself is pretty small, so I'd recommend calling in your order if you're trying to grab lunch during the rush.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, the meal was tasty, felt healthy, and was just the kind of simple lunch I needed. They also tons of other items that I want to try like shawarma nachos ?! I'm definitely going to start adding this to my lunch rotation.

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    Cheryl U.

    went and tried their all day lunch specials - there's a choice of chicken kebab or cauliflower and it comes with rice, hummus, salad and pita for $12, we got one of each- the cauliflower was more flavorful, the order was ready within 15-20 min and service was really great. will be back to try their other items!

    Ultimate combo
    Grace C.

    BF and his family know if I recommend a Mediterranean place, it's like the highest praise from me because I'm not the biggest fan of this type of cuisine. So when I tried the nachos at Hummus Labs, I knew I had tasted something golden. So backing up, Donna S. and I met up for a weekday dinner at Hummus Labs. They close at 7 pm on weeknights, so we got here around 5 pm to have enough time to order and enjoy our meal on-site. Decent amount of seating inside and you can move tables around if you have large groups. There was so much good options on the menu that we decided to split one of the shared platters -- the Ultimate Combo ($34.95), which comes with a chicken kabob skewer, filet mignon kabob skewer, mini shawarma nachos, salad, and choice of hummus. The menu says this feeds 2 people and it certainly did! We picked the roasted tomato habanero hummus. We had initially ordered a side of falafel too, but that order didn't get put in. It worked out in the end because we still had food leftover from our ultimate combo. Everything was super delicious. If you're unsure of what to try and you have a small group, the ultimate combo is the way to go. While both kabobs were delicious, the shawarma nachos were something else! It's the crisp pita chips that make the nachos so good, though the chicken and hummus and seasonings wrap it all nicely together. Donna S. and I both placed a separate order of the full sized chicken shawarma nachos ($15.95) to enjoy at home later. The lady taking our order was very helpful with my questions on what to order and the differences between certain options and dishes. It was her suggestion to try the combo platter when I was struggling to decide amongst the nachos, the individual kabob platter, the individual shawarma platter, or the wraps. Also appreciate her helpful tips when picking the hummus for our platter. I didn't realize there's a free parking lot that you'd enter off Mentor Ave, so I ended up parking on the streets. I usually don't see free parking for many Pasadena businesses so this is a nice bonus! All in all, a successful yummy dinner done at Hummus Labs.

    Lamb chop Lamb chops platter
    Jenny R.

    This place is super yummy! Had some great wins and a few not great but ok. Lamb chops good Rice Salad not so ok Chicken kabobs would of been better if it was white meat instead of dark and I love dark meat Beet hummus was ok Original hummus yum! Habanero had a kick and was delicious Cumin and lime hummus was eh The salad was a little too tangy for me but the pita croutons were a hit! Prices are reasonable in our inflation time Will be back

    Menu 1/2 as of November 2024
    Diana L.

    My husband and I stopped by on Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 before 12:30 PM. We have tried hummus labs before, but this was my first time at the physical store! We ordered: Special - Chicken Kabob Platter $11.95 - This is a good deal. The chicken was perfectly cooked, moist, and not dry at all. It was quite flavorful. I enjoyed their hummus - leans slightly on the salty. The salad was decent - I would choose another side next time. Shwarma Beef Nachos $17.95 - Delicious but also salty. They are a little pricier but give you plenty of meat on top of pita chips. This dish was a little too salty for my liking, but it was still yummy. Seating: Indoor seating is available! Customer Service: It was good! The lady who helped us was warm, friendly, and courteous! Overall, a great experience, and we would come back!

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    Ask the Community - Hummus Labs

    Do you guys sell gift cards?

    Hi Andrew, at the moment we do not have gift cards.

    Is everything on the menu halal?

    Unfortunately we don’t have halal consistently on the menu. At the moment our filet mignon skewer and beef shawarma are halal.

    Is there dine in here yet?

    Last time I visited (about a month ago), a saw diners eating inside the restaurant. I'm sure if you call, they will let you know. They are very nice.

    Trying to order for delivery on different platforms shown on their website but why aren't there any options to add extra skewers on the side?

    Unfortunately there isnt however I suggest you call them directly to place your order so you can add separate skewers!… Read more

    Should we make reservations first for outdoor dining?

    Hi Katy, our outdoor dining is based on a first come forst served basis.

    Any gluten free dishes?

    All of our proteins are gluten free. Our rice can be substituted for lettuce or upgrades to a salad for a nominal fee. All of our dips are gluten free as well.

    How much time should I order before going for pick-up? Any suggestions on time frame? Thank u.

    I feel in general 30 - 45 min in advance has been enough time to order for regular plates.

    Do you deliver? We're in South Pas.

    Yes I do offer delivery. You’ll have to place the order through my website, Hummus-Labs.com and click the order now button. I have a 5 mile radius at the moment.

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    Heidar Baba Persian Restaurant - 1511 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena California 91106 is a great…read moreplace to have lunch or dinner. It is easy to find located across the street from Pasadena City college. The large awning outside the building announces the entrance to the restaurant. Once you enter you find an area with dining tables and a counter area. I was given a menu, and directed to a table to contemplate my order. The menu has a lot of great items. There were quite a number of unusual items and I had no idea what type of food or flavor to expect. When the waitress returned, I was able to ask her questions about what I should order. She had great suggestions that would give me a best example of their unique food and flavors. I decided on one Chicken Kabob and one Chicken Koobideh. Each of them came with a choice of soup or salad. I chose one of each. Barley soup with the chicken and Greek salad for the beef. It took about 20 minutes or so to get my meal to go. They had a number of occupied tables. When I got home I carefully unpacked what I had ordered. I was eager to try everything at once, but decided to start with the soup. Barley soup was filled with barley and had great flavor. I decided to add a little bit of kick by dropping in some hot sauce. The side salad was impressive. Fresh greens, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, and cucumbers. A little squeeze of lemon with all it needed. No extra dressing needed. Both the chicken and beef skewers had a great grilled aroma and were delicious. They held their shape even without actual skewers. They both tasted just as good cold the next day as they did warm when I first got them home. There was an abundance of rice included since this was a dinner order. It also had great flavor. It was fresh and had great seasoning. A bunch of condiments were included in a separate bag for all the items. I look forward to coming back and trying a number of the other items on their unique menu.

    So my friend and I went this past weekend, I had been boasting to her about how good the food was,…read moreblah blah, blah for quite some time and we needed to come eat here. Come to find out the food is now actually blah blah blah! The cold super thin pita bread was cold & flavorless and oddly comes with a cold cube of butter, what the heck am I supposed to do with that? It won't melt on a cold piece of pita bread. Then the iceberg salad comes out with two small dressing containers to use; this salad had a lot of "bones" [what the hard white parts of lettuce are called]. At least the cucumbers were crunchy, as well as the 2 pieces of tomatoes. I ordered the Koobideh Combo [Beef & Chicken]; and my friend ordered the Chicken Kabob [white meat]. The lacking of flavor in the Koobideh beef & chicken was unbelievable, I asked for a grilled serrano or jalapeno chili and the waitress said they had ran out. I was 2:00 p.m., what do you mean you ran out? We were looking for something to "save" this blandness of both our dishes; thank gawd they have containers of sumac & salt at the table. The basmati rice was bland as well. The beef koobideh, tasted like plain hamburger meat with minimal seasoning. Bottom line, I didn't finish my dish, I just left most of it. My motto is: "If it's not worth the calories, don't eat it." As for the environment: No music, etc. I really don't mean to bash the place; but you guys need to spruce up the place. My seat at the table was ripped; and the table was dirty when we sat down and asked for it to be cleaned (again?). I wish you nothing but the best in this economy!

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