Our experience was outstanding! We're planning to cater a party with several Lebanese friends, so…read morewe decided to "research" different restaurants -- a very serious mission that involved eating lots of delicious food. Zena's was the fifth place we tried, and they absolutely hit the nail right on the head! Our waiter, who is also the owners' son, was fantastic. He explained everything we were ordering, made great suggestions, and took care of our every need -- basically a menu tour guide and food therapist all in one. The food was fantastic, and the tabbouleh vanished fast. I'm not saying there was a fight over the last bite... but let's just say friendships were tested. Zena's is definitely a winner! We will be returning soon!!

Always a pleasure to come here! New ownership is such a breath of fresh air! I love that the oldest…read moreson took over and is bringing back the charm that has always made this place a diamond in the rough. I definitely recommend the KSARA white wine and the three skewer and the veggie platter! It gives you everything between two plates and definitely enough to take home! I love this place because it's always something big enough to share or to take home

Really enjoyed this place! The portions are generous and everything we tried was packed with…read moreflavor. The beef shawarma was juicy and seasoned really well, and watching the shawarma spinning while they prepare everything was such a nice touch. The kafta was also delicious. Freez mix drinks so refreshing from Cyprus. And the pita was so soft and fresh -- definitely worth getting with your meal. Creps with nutella were perfect deser. The interior very traditional Lebanese. Taboleuh salad I highly recommend to try. Overall, great Mediterranean food, good portions, and lots of flavor. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu!

If you're looking for authentic, fresh Mediterranean food near Disneyland, Zait Zataar is…read moreabsolutely worth the stop! It's only about 7 minutes from the parks, making it the perfect lunch or dinner spot if you're craving something flavorful that won't leave you feeling heavy. Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The spinach pastry was hands down my favorite, perfectly flaky with a delicious savory filling. The potato pastry was a close second and just as satisfying. If you visit, don't skip the pastries! We also tried the steak and chicken kebab combo plate, and both were cooked perfectly. The chicken was especially tender, juicy, and seasoned beautifully. You can actually watch the meat being cooked fresh in the back, which made the whole experience feel even more authentic. I ordered the veggie plate with falafel, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, hummus, and tahini sauce, and every single item was delicious. The falafel really stood out. It had a perfectly seasoned, crispy exterior with a soft, flavorful center. Dipping it into the baba ganoush, hummus, and tahini made every bite even better. One of my favorite things was that the meal was incredibly satisfying without feeling greasy or overly heavy. It was fresh, filling, and packed with flavor, but I still felt great afterward. The staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly, and the service was impressively fast. They also have a great selection of Mediterranean spices if you want to bring some of those incredible flavors home. Huge compliments to the chef and the entire team. Between the fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, generous portions, and excellent service, Zait Zataar has definitely earned a spot on my list of favorite Mediterranean restaurants. I'll absolutely be coming back!

The Lebanese feast we tried today was the kind of meal that makes you instantly wonder why you…read moredidn't discover it sooner. Even better -- it was my parents' first time trying Lebanese food, and they absolutely loved it. Watching them light up with every bite was honestly the highlight of the whole meal. The chicken kabob was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with that bright lemon‑garlic flavor Lebanese cuisine is known for. Every piece had that beautiful char from the grill -- the kind that makes you pause and appreciate how good simple food can be. The beef kabob was rich, smoky, and incredibly satisfying. Tender enough to cut with a fork, packed with warm spices, and grilled just right. My parents kept saying, "Wow, this is delicious," after every bite -- and honestly, same. The falafel plate was a total winner -- crispy on the outside, soft and herb‑packed on the inside. Paired with creamy hummus, fresh veggies, and that tangy tahini sauce, it felt like the perfect balance of comfort and freshness. My parents were surprised by how much they loved the falafel. This spot delivered true Lebanese comfort food -- bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and plates that make you feel like you're being welcomed into someone's home. And seeing my parents fall in love with Lebanese cuisine on their very first try made the whole experience even sweeter.

The food here is excellent, with generous portion sizes and great flavor. Everything we tried was…read morevery enjoyable, and the restaurant has a nice, family-oriented atmosphere. The service was good as well--nothing extraordinary, but friendly and attentive enough. The main area that could use some attention is the condition of the restaurant. It's starting to feel a little run-down and could definitely use some renovation and a deeper cleaning, especially toward the back and around the bathroom area. With some updating and attention to cleanliness, this place could really stand out because the food is definitely worth coming back for.

This place is so authentic. Great baked good. Great Zatar…read more Everything is delicious!

Stopped by to meet up with a friend for breakfast. What a gem! We got a delicious meal to share for…read more3 for about 35 dollars, and everything tastes great. My tops were the Zaatar and the cheese bread. I imagine it's hard to go wrong, however. Some of the dishes were a bit spicy for me, but it was nothing a splash of the provided lemon slice and the great pickles couldnt cut through. Overall, loved it and would come back. Ah and we ended our meal with some incredibly fresh tasting baklava for about a dollar a piece. No skimping on nuts either! Loved this and cant wait to come back!

I honestly wish I never tried this place. Reason being is it's some of the best Middle Eastern…read morefood I have ever tasted yet one of the worst parking lots I have experienced. Now I will be craving the delicious Aleppo hot sauce knowing I have to brave a nightmare parking lot. It's a teeny tiny parking lot with odd angles and bottlenecks with a surprising amount of restaurants sharing it. Makes zero sense. After circling three times I dropped my wife off and parked across the street risking getting towed. There's a ton of construction so hopefully more parking is on the way. That said, food is outstanding. Service was also perfection. Cuisine here is from Syria so there a lot of interesting dishes I haven't seen before. We started with deep fried spring rolls stuffed with akkawi cheese imported from Syria. Expensive but order it. I ordered the "khashkhash" kabob plate which was 4 grilled kefta kabobs served on a surprisingly spicy sauce of tomatoes and Aleppo peppers. It was served with a mound of buttery rice sprinkled with Aleppo peppers and a cabbage salad. Honestly the best kabops I've ever had. Absolutely loved the flavors. I devoured the whole plate while eyeing the parking lot across the street for tow trucks. Portion could easily be shared. My wife went with the Gyro flatbread. I scoffed saying "this isn't a Greek restaurant" but the joke was on me because I was envious. House made flat bread topped with gyro, tzatziki, pickled onions, tomatoes, feta, sumac, and Aleppo peppers. I took a few bites and retracted my previous scoff. They had a large list of mocktails. I had the Vimto Mojito and my wife had the margarita. Both creative and flavorful. Lastly I tried the "Ashta" for dessert. It's an Aleppo signature per the menu and is a pudding like dessert of clotted cream, pistachio, strawberries, and honey. It's simple yet satisfying. Took me a few bites to acquire the flavor but I loved it more with each bite. My wife didn't care for it. They moved by Angel Stadium from their Brookhurst spot. Great place except the parking. Reservations are odd too. $25 penalty PER PERSON if you miss your reservation. It was definitely motivation to find parking.

We came here for our anniversary dinner and unfortunately left very disappointed…read more After placing our order, another server came by and asked if we had ordered. We told her that we had, but she checked and discovered that our order had never actually been put in. She apologized and eventually brought out our food. Unfortunately, the French fries arrived completely frozen. When we brought this to their attention, they replaced them with a salad, which we appreciated. To make up for the inconvenience, they also brought us a baklava dessert--only for us to find a hair in it. Overall, this was an extremely disappointing experience, especially for our anniversary dinner. I've been here several times before, but unfortunately, it seems like the quality and service have really gone downhill. There are many other Middle Eastern restaurants in the area that offer a much better experience, so based on our experience, we won't be returning.

I've been going to Al Amir bakery for many years now. It is a 100% authentic Lebanese (Middle…read moreEastern) bakery. Family owned and operated since 2002. They are located in the Brookhurst Plaza in the Little Arabia district. There is plenty of parking out front and access is very easy. The interior is small and basic but yet warm, inviting and comfortable. They also have loggia seating outside in front of the bakery. The service is excellent and everyone is so friendly and accommodating that it feels like you are at a family gathering. They serve a vibrant mix of delicious, savory, traditional Lebanese flat breads including the "manakeesh" which comes in many different ways with Zaatar (a blend of thyme, sumac and sesame seeds), cheese, spiced meats and much more. They also serve spiced meat hand pies such as "Sfeeha and fatayer" which are small hand pies, folded into triangles or squares, typically filled with spiced ground meat, spinach, or tangy cheese. They bake the dough to a beautiful golden brown. They offer a lot more than i can list here [See full menu in photos]. They have something for everyone. They use the freshest ingredients. They prepare the dough daily. They grind the meats in house and they use nothing but Halal meats. You can taste the quality in every bite. In my opinion, it is one of the very best Middle Easter Bakeries in the USA. Delicious food, very reasonable prices and great service. I highly recommend giving Al Amir a try. PS: they also have a location in Claremont. Shukran (Thank you) Haj, Radwan and the rest of the crew. Khaled- :)

خدمة رائعة و أكل نظيف وطيب شكرا لكم…read more Excellent service, and the food is clean and delicious. Thank you!

I was going to give this place a good rating because of their restaurant Koftegi but unfortunately…read morethis bakery ruined this for us. We decided to purchase pastries to go after our dinner. I got the ashura and baklava. I was excited to try this but was horrified by how severely molded the ashura was. The nuts were covered in dense fuzzy mold. It makes me wonder how old and improperly left out the rest of their food is. This feels like a health hazard.

Absolutely amazing food and friendly service. I came in the morning and was excited to try the egg…read moreand cheese boat as well as the home made fresh labneh. I really wish more people knew about this place because it truly is high quality food so hoping my review can get more people to come here and enjoy their authentic cuisine. I can't wait to be back and try more dishes from their menu.

Amazing knafeh and baklava!! My boyfriend and I were early for an appointment and came by on a whim…read morefor something sweet. I asked who I thought was the owner of the cafe for a recommendation because honestly everything looked good. He recommended the knafeh and we got the soft and crispy type. The baklava also looked incredible so we got the pistachio baklava. The crispy and soft knafeh were both exactly how you'd think they'd be-warm, subtly sweet, with the crispy being crispy and the soft being soft. Sweetness level was about 3/10. The baklava were flaky and decadent with sweetness at about 6-7/10. The cafe has seating outside and a counter with chairs to sit at. Definitely worth a visit the next time you're in the area!

I like to try new coffee shops on Sundays and unexpectedly found Knafeh Cafe today. I didn't get to…read morestep inside because I had my dog with me, but my partner went in to order my Dubai strawberry latte (half sweet) and picked out a few pastries. The young man who took his order was very polite and made great recommendations based on his favorite flavors. Everything was delicious: texture was amazing, VERY fragrant, and not too sweet. Although, It might've been too sweet if I didn't order the drink half sweet. I'm not sure how much everything cost because i didn't pay for it but i assume it's expensive as they use real, quality ingredients. My latte tastes pricey, probably $8 My photos don't do the items justice. I'm most excited to come back for another latte and their rice pudding (it tastes like roses!).

Went in to grab late dinner on a weekday, and was seated right away. Great food and perfect for…read moregroup dinner. Went ahead with quarter lamb mandi dish and it was plenty for 4 adults. Service was excellent and will be coming back for more. Tried their Ramadan Iftar buffet which was an exceptional experience as well.

Overall had a decent experience here. It was my first time trying Yemeni food, but wasn't blown…read moreaway. The space is beautifully decorated and the seats are VERY comfy! They have a call button at each table which grabs the wait staffs attention which is helpful. Stopped by here on a Friday afternoon and the restaurant was pretty empty. They had 3 wait staff working, but they didn't pay much attention to us despite being the only ones in there. The waiter who took out initial order did help out with initial suggestions though, but didn't go into depth about the dishes-just told us what's popular. Ordered the Mandi lamb and the waiter suggested the chicken dish as it was boneless and had a different taste than the Mandi lamb. Small thing to note here- they don't provide water and charge $2.00 for a bottle. Our meal of 2 dishes, a water, and a karak chai came out to $80.00 which is pretty much expensive in my opinion. Most of their main dishes cost $30.00 but are meant to be shared. The Mandi lamb was good! Nothing extraordinary, but the meat was very tender and juicy. It didn''t have any distinct flavor,but did have the slightest tinge of "gamey lamb" taste still. The rice was super flavorful however and not too greasy which I liked. Overall would recommend ending up here if you're looking to splurge, with a big group of people and in the area.

Everything is amazing here. Fresh food, generous portions, very friendly staff, and true authentic…read moreTurkish food. Also the place is beautifully decorated. Definitely a must try!

first time trying this spot super close to my work and everything was so yummy! the establishment…read moreis a bit smaller but they have a decent amount of seating and the staff were super helpful and friendly! -sarma beyti: 10/10 no critiques! a tender meat filling wrapped in dough and covered in this tomato sauce with a creamy yogurt sauce to dip in -chef's platter: 9/10 comes with an assortment of their meats, a salad, two sides of your choice (we chose hummus and baba ghanoush), two meat pies, and pita. my favorite of the assorted meats were the chicken and chopped beef. so tender and such good seasonings i would love to come back next time to try their boats!