I LOVE this place. The food is always great. It has never disappointed. The potion sizes are big…read more(when you get a plate option), and it tastes wonderful. I can get busy quickly, and it can get loud, but you'll see all walks of life in here. I totally recommend as a hidden small business.

Ahhhhh I can't believe I haven't written a review for this spot, I've been here at least 5-6 times…read morenow. When in Sherman oaks this has become one of my go-to spots for flavorful Mediterranean food. My must-order items are the hummus, Brussels sprouts, Moroccan fried chicken, rice, and of course the pita you absolutely have to get the pita. I've also tried the watermelon salad, which was excellent, though I think it's seasonal. The fried cauliflower, however, is a hard pass for me. Something about the Brussels sprouts here is next-level, they're honestly some of the most flavorful I've ever had in my life. I could easily eat the whole dish myself. I also love that many items come as small plates, which makes them perfect for sharing. The Moroccan fried chicken is another standout it is super flavorful and pairs perfectly with the rice, hummus, and pita. Now, the service is where this place falls short. The last few times I've visited, the experience hasn't been great. The older blonde woman with very short hair has been particularly unpleasant, and when I visited the week before Thanksgiving, the overall service was especially bad. They have parking in the back and it's shared with other businesses and it is a paid parking so you pay at the little parking kiosk. Even with the inconsistent service, the food keeps me coming back. All in all, Mizlala is a great place for delicious dishes, and I would still recommend it just be prepared for service that can be hit or miss.

Been to Sadaf several times, and every time, it is excellent. Ambiance is beautiful and clean…read more Food - I think their chicken kabob is the best I've had in LA. It is better than their beef koobideh and barg, though those are still good. I have had better beef koobideh at other restaurants like Raffis or Shekarchi. Their bread is so fresh and is an elevated experience compared to the usual lavash bread that restaurants give. My friends had the salmon and they really liked it. The maast o khiar is really good too. The service is excellent - all the food came out quickly and the servers were nice. I will say I am Persian (and look very obviously so) and for some reason one lady only looked at/spoke to my husband and not me. I would say it's 4.5 stars because I was put off by this. Parking is tough right next to the restaurant but can be found metered down the street if you don't want to valet. We were a party of 4 at 7pm on a Saturday night and were seated right away at a booth.

We arrived with a large group on a weekday for dinner and they were able to accommodate us. It was…read moreour first time here so the server gave us some recommendations. We ended up ordering 1 combination appetizer and the dolmeh was good. Usually I may not like the flavor at some places, but this one I was able to eat. We ordered Juicy chicken (2), koobideh Kabob, Naderi kabob(2) and boneless lamb (2). They were able to plate them family style for sharing and so we got the mixed rice so we can try one od each type. They were nice enough to give a little extra rice to make the presentation of the plate look full. We were able to get 3 salads to get served family style as well. The sadaf salad came in the biggest plate to share, the beet and shirazi salad came in smaller portions. The chicken was big and juicy! All the meats we ordered tasted good... soft and tender. I really enjoyed the beet salad as it also had some sweetness to it. The mixed rice variety allowed us to try all the choices: Albaloo had sour cherries in it, Zareshk had barberries (was my husband's favorite), baghali has lima beans and dill, Asas has lentils raisins and dates making it a sweeter rice dish. They could have provided more bread for our appetizer platter and since we had more people but if you ask for more they will bring more. Everyone enjoyed the food. We did have a lot of leftovers so it would have been nice for our server to let us know to order a little less. We probably could have gotten away with a couple orders less. Also would be nice if they have some kind of chili or hot sauce or peppers for those that like a little more spice to their meal. It wasnt too busy when we went (but it was a weekday) so our party felt like everything turned out well food-wise and service was attentive, just a tad on the pricier side (Juicy chicken is $28 for 5 pieces and rice, and lamb and Naderi were $40 &$39).

THIS PLACE IS PHENOMENAL. As a shawarma fan/lover, this is defenitly one of the best spots to grab…read morein Los Angeles. I've gone to now the Hollywood and Sherman Oaks Lovations and they are both AMAZING. Picked up a chicken shawarma wrap up for lunch at this location and the service here was incredible. Servers were friendly and helpful. Once we ordered, our foot was out in 5 minutes? It was super fast and we appreciated that. For $20 bucks I got the small wrap, a drink, and a hummus and baklava so the prices are really good too. The chicken wrap was the star of the lunch. Great portion considering the price and SO FLAVORFUL. The garlic sauce was also a great addition to the wrap. Overall I will defenitly be back very soon. Make sure to check them out if your in the area, you defenitly won't regret it.

Today I visited this establishment. I went around lunchtime on Sunday Memorial Day weekend. There…read morewas only one customer in the restaurant. I ordered a chicken Shawarma wrap 12 inch with a side of french fries. I thought the price wasn't too bad. The chicken Shawarma wrap was a little bit dry and the french fries were a little bit bland. Parking was easy on the street in front. The gentleman who helped us had decent customer service.

To start the food was AMAZING! We tried Moroccan cigars, Noa's cauliflower, Skirt steak, pork…read morebelly, stuffed mushrooms, scallops, and 2 of the Mac and cheese. The smoked mushroom pizza was ok.....I don't care for my greens to be roasted on the pizza like that but the flavor was good. Our group finished it off with their date cake....make sure to get it with ice cream! The service was good. They were very accommodating moving us from the parlor to the main restaurant but I really wished we could've taken our waitress with us. The next one was good but disappeared at times. This is a great place for a date, a small group or even to come alone and enjoy. I loved hearing the chatter of people talking! It makes my heart happy to know people aren't on their phones!

Mac & Cheese had no cheese Pizza was a straight children's…read morecheese pizza Lamb kabob was dryer than my friends love life! Beet salad was not a salad it was beets Only highlights were the corn and drinks. My friend and I wanted something filling we saw the burger but we knew given the state of the food already brought it would be something messed up and sure enough first part of description. Topless burger. A burger is not a burger without a top bun. Who are you kidding. Hands down worst restaurant I've ever visited in 37 years. Will never visit any surrounding restaurants as a result for allowing this place to be open near them.

I've been coming here since the early 2000s, and it's still hands down one of my all-time favorite…read morespots on Ventura Blvd. Some places come and go but Pita Kitchen has stayed consistent, and that says everything. I've brought plenty of friends over the years, and every single one of them has said the same thing after their first visit: this place is legit. Anytime I try Mediterranean food in a similar price range, I find myself comparing it back to Pita Kitchen and honestly, it's hard to beat. My go to is the steak plate with Greek salad perfectly grilled, flavorful, and always fresh. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Pro tip: eat it there, right when it comes out. That's when it truly hits different. In a time where a lot of restaurants lose their edge or disappear altogether, I'm genuinely glad Pita Kitchen is still here and still delivering. A true staple. - Ian Lantz

Not the same anymore!!! All soggy and becomes like gums…read moreafter the food gets cold. Dont mind if the prices are higher, unfortunately there was 3 of us and we all tasted the same , plates Pita when its gets cold , as if you dry a gum and u can't even chew it , the hummus are not a fresh as before , the beef shwarma , not the same. Really bad taste this time !

Samos Cafe & Grill is new but it already feels like a spot that's been earned…read more It's small, it's cozy, and it's done right. The kind of place you walk into and immediately notice the detail. They really thought it through. It works for everything too... brunch, lunch, dinner. Doesn't matter when you go, it hits. I've tried most of the menu, and I'm not saying that lightly. Every time I thought "okay this is my favorite," the next dish somehow topped it. That's rare. If you go, don't overthink it: The shawarma wrap is a must. The ajarski is thick, cheesy, and exactly what you want it to be And breakfast? The breakfast burrito is a no-brainer. Simple, consistent, and actually good across the board. That's hard to find. Located in the corner of Woodman and Ventura Blvd

Just realize Samos closed…read more Had some good eats here, lots of vegan friendly options and also accommodating. Street parking available and very close to a lot of neighbor shops and spots. Good for lunch. Enjoyed their hummus and falafel plate. Comfy seating and vibes, but could get a little hot in the summertime even with their ac going full blast inside. Nice patio in front that was also pup friendly. Good wine and beer options.

Great location! Food is always so yummy. Jake and the rest of the staff are always so friendly and…read morepleasant.

It was my first time visiting this location.The restaurant was really clean,the food was really…read moregood and the service was exceptional, Alicia and Daisy were very kind. I'll definitely be back.

I learned about this place, and I think people are sleeping on this delicious Mediterranean place…read morethat's a chain. The chicken and lamb were super delicious. Portions are very large. Price seems pricey, but the portion size of this can serve as two meals. Service of the place is okay, but it's a quick type of place. What matters is the food! I highly recommend trying this place!!

Quick easy convenient bites They do have lunch specials to…read morekeep an eye out for. Combos for "kebobs" their interpretation of kebabs. Had the lamb and chicken and both good. Expect to wait a bit. Only one worker usually. Price around 20$ for a main entree. Casual self seating restaurant type ambiance.