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    Layalena

    4.2 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    The shawarma is way too overcooked. I like that they have a nice sampler plate though.

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    Noor H.

    Food was great, the owner herself greeted us and took our order and suggested best recommendation to eat, place was clean and elegant .

    Lamb chop grilled plate
    Elizabeth S.

    The identity of this place is confusing The sign out front reads Dahab Cafe which had us thinking we were in the wrong place initially. The address read correctly though. With that said, this is Middle Eastern food and less Mediterranean. Our party of three were looking for a bite after a local wine event. Layalena had a good star rating, and I didn't take any time to read reviews. I must admit I'm surprised by the high rating though. Our waitress was really friendly, but quite inattentive from start to finish despite us being the second table present for dinner around 8. We waited for sometime to get her to take our order and the waters were still never served until a few dishes came out of the kitchen after a reminder. We ordered the grilled lamb plate which was decent but nothing to write home about. The lamb chops did not taste fresh nor were the spices doing much to liven them up. We did enjoy the rice though. The Fattoush Salad was also unimpressive. There was mostly parsley and lettuce with very little tomato, some pepperoncini's and olives. It was an imbalanced proportion of these ingredients and overall was better of not ordered. We had feta off to the side. The chicken shawarma fries sounded good but was decent. The chicken was dry and the fries tasted frozen. The topping made it better, but this was also one we good have passed up. The crowned jewel was the Baba Ghanouj. It was fresh and had us yearning for more dipped with pita bread. There seems to be a lack of passion from the kitchen which is evident in the food. We had to walk over to the server eventually to get our bill due to failing to get her attention. The two different restaurant names are confusing, the service inattentive and the food okay. This was a "one and done" for me.

    Appetizer sampler. Delicious
    Milly H.

    Service is friendly. The food is delicious. Flavors are amazing. We had: Appetizer sampler beef & lamb gyro plate Beef & lamb gyro wrap Grilled chicken dinner plate Filet mignon dinner plate Chicken gyro wrap Would recommend.

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    Marlen G.

    Food was delicious and the service was really good. Our waitress was super nice and recommend a couple of drinks and dishes from the menu. Both did NOT disappoint. The Fresh lemon mint drink was so refreshing. We got the chicken back home style double and it was definitely enough food for two ppl. The prices are also very reasonable. We will definitely be back here! This is a hidden gem:)

    My "Sampler" and my happy not grumpy husband.  Spicy Labneh Baba Ghanouj Labneh Hummus Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma) Meat Shawarma Plate
    Brenda L.

    This restaurant NEVER DISAPPOINTS! Food is fresh and delicious! Made and served with HEART & Abundance!

    Bryner D ..

    Great food very friendly service. Highly recommend. Great location right off the freeway

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    Great food. Fantastic service! Staff is very friendly. We love this place. You wont be disappointed!

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    I will dream about the halloumi cheese dish for something so simple I don't know how it was so good. Also the spicy hummus was a standout.

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    Great food , I definitely recommend it !! I will come back again , great experience!!!

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    Love the food here. Eat here frequently and definitely recommend. The staff is super friendly too.

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    I went there with my family. Food is amazing. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and coffee is one of the best.

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