First time visiting this all gluten free restaurant & bakery for a birthday dinner. It's clean and…read morespacious, with lots of indoor and outdoor seating with a small private parking lot. Service was a little slow, we had to remind them to get our drinks and desserts a few times. But overall we had a good experience, it's a great place to hang out and chill. The food was fantastic, we enjoyed everything we ordered. For appetizers we got the mezza sampler (Hummus, Baba Ghannoush, Falafel, Cheese Sambousek, Heirloom Tomatoes, Marinated Olives, pita). The pita bread was so good! We also really like the chicken sambousek, I wish they had beef too. The Fattoush salad was refreshing & super tasty, I really liked the pomegranate lemon dressing. For main entrees we enjoyed the Mediterranean Chicken Manoush (pizza). It was a good size, next time we will try the Merguez Sausage pizza. We also really like the Braised Short Ribs and the Mediterranean Halibut. Both dishes were tender & flavorful, just wish they were bigger. We really liked their fresh squeezed hibiscus lemonade and the fresh mint lemonade. Unfortunately the desserts were only ok, they were a little dry. We tried the bread pudding, pistachio rose cake, Nutella jam cookie and carrot cake. We will definitely return to try more items on the menu.

This place is comically bad, like a parody of bad. Literally every aspect of our experience was…read morebad, and we seem to like most restaurants. Both times the waitstaff were strangely rude, like remarkably unfriendly, and hard to get a hold of. The entrees we ordered were oddly small portions, like bizarro small. And for being kinda pricy and so small, the food was just okay. And the atmosphere was not good either! It was cold, with all the doors open, and the music was so loud we could barely hear each other. I really wanted to like it, how nice to have a Lebanese place close to my house, and returned thinking maybe it was a fluke the first time.

We ordered stuffed jallab, grape leaves, babaganoush, fried cauliflower, and the tenderloin and…read morechicken kabobs. It was all SO good. We let the waiter know it was our first time trying Lebanese food and he went through the whole menu with us, which was extremely helpful. I love rose flavored drinks and desserts, so I was excited to try the jallab recommended by the waiter; it's now probably in the top 5 drinks I've ever had. The grape leaves and babaganoush were a must for us, since we wanted to try dishes that were different from what we have tried before. The grape leaves were herby and hearty, and the babaganoush was flavorful without the tang of a hummus, which I enjoyed. The fried cauliflower was crispy and hot with a creamy sauce that paired well. We liked the tenderloin kabobs a bit more than the chicken since it was juicer and more flavored. The interior is bright and airy, complimenting the hot afternoon perfectly. There was unfortunately no dedicated parking lot but there is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Overall an outstanding first experience with Lebanese food, can't wait to be back!

Just moved into the neighborhood. Had to stop by and try…read moreall the most recommended places. This one is up there with the best. The food is exquisite. Fresh, simple, clean. Customer service is polite. Everything is pricy now, but I was disappointed that they charge for the side house sauce.

I love Azizam! Took…read moremyself on a solo date here about two months ago when I moved into the area. When you first walk in you're welcomed with a cool retro vibe that feels pretty homey. Since it was my first time here I asked the person working at the front ( you have to order up front where they then give you a number) some questions regarding the menu. They were supper attentive and friendly. After I ordered I sat outside to people watch which was honestly really nice. Reminded me of Paris. My food came promptly thus after. The Tumeric braised chicken is amaaazzzinggg the chicken is so juicy and falls off the bone. The rice has some sort of crunchiness to it that compliments the entire flavor profile of the dish. The eggplant dip reminded me of the one my grandmother makes, dipped with the chicken made my meal feel really nostalgic. I've been back four times since and never regret it. One of those meals that just makes you feel really good after!

one of my favorite restaurants in LA. mazeh plate is unlike…read moreanything i've ever had defffff get the herbs and eggplant. the turmeric rice chicken is so flavorful and tender and there's so many pinches of pickle which i LOVE. they use long grain rice which soaks up everything perfectlyyyy affordable (everything around $20) and very easy casual counter service style. please come to explore diverse cuisine and support small businesses. so well deserving of all its accolades

It wasn't too busy inside when we arrived. The Phyllo pies came with two and are crispy on the…read moreoutside with lemony chicken & pine nuts inside. The Shrimp + shishitos are delicious soaked in the sage and dried rose butter. The Autonomy farms flatiron steak was juicy & tender and the salsa verde was a great combo. The Malawach flakey bread I could eat multiple plates of. I loved the Tahdig with its crispy, crunchy texture on the outside and soft inside. We ordered the Pistachio Pear Tart for dessert - it was sweet but not an overly sweet finish. Parking- street parking

I think about their Veggie Pita everyday. I dream about it…read more I love this little middle eastern place! My perfect afternoon consists of a Hailey Bieber smoothie from Erewhon (right across from here), and a Veggie Pita from Kismet. The sandwich is bursting so much at the seams that they give you a fork so you can eat the insides lol. The gummy egg on top is to die for. I love the tahini sauce inside, and the vegetables are seasoned to perfection that I can't believe something healthy could taste so good. Service is always very fast, and they have a small literal hole in the wall where you can sit and eat (but there are no tables). Plenty of tables and seating tho in the rest of the plaza! Free 90 min parking in the plaza!

This place is great It's a family owned and operated small…read morebusiness serving fresh food every day. I typically get the combo plate, either with lula or beef/chicken. It's made fresh and tastes great. Portions are very generous and the price is surprisingly cheap. It's counter service. The only gripe is that they don't have a soda machine. They do sell cans/bottles. I'll keep coming back whenever I work on this side of town.

Kabob Bowl is a little outside my normal area but I was down the street at an emergency vet…read more(LAASER) with my family and we needed a bite while waiting for our doggie. So we traveled down the street (this happened about 3 weeks ago and I'm just finishing the review so forgive the delay. Everyone in our party (3 of us) enjoyed our meal which felt healthy and flavorful - lots of options and lots of choices. The folks behind the counter were so helpful in helping us choose our meals which were well portioned and they wee so friendly! All in all, if you're looking for a casual bite of middle eastern food - this is a great option. Plenty of free parking and a nice, easy, tasty experience.

Wait... why does Google say "permanently closed"? I was just there a couple of weeks ago…read more I've been coming here since 2014 and it's been such a special place for me. I even stayed loyal through the loss of brunch (best brunch ever!). Really hoping this is some kind of mix-up or April Fools situation. If not, I just want to say how much your food and space have meant to me over the years. Raise prices if you need to, I'd happily support. I'd be so sad to see you go. Pinching myself that this is some kind of bad dream.

We went on Valentines Day. It was my girlfriend's first time there. I knew she'd love the…read moreaesthetic. It's small, dark, quiet, and romantic. I love the way they serve: the food comes out when it's ready. It's so easy to pace ourselves and really enjoy the food, but also to get lost in conversation. I never felt rushed to move on, and I felt like we could have stayed there half the night. Brian checked in on us and was so friendly. We decided to share everything, and I'm so glad. Honestly I wish we could have tasted every single thing on the menu. The restaurant smelled so delicious. We started with the Roast Beets. The bed of whipped herbed ricotta the sweet creaminess of the dates, and the crunch of the pistachio was so dreamy, and the contrasting textures of beet chips and the beets made this appetizer beautiful and delicious. We ordered the pan-seared branzino which is served with puréed cauliflower beets (which tasted totally different to our appetizer), and wilted greens. The fish was exquisite, but I didn't eat as much as I wanted to because we also ordered meat and she's trying to not eat much meat, so I wanted her to have more fish. Next we shared the baby back ribs with were spiced with Turkish Coffee, grape molasses, and a perfectly balanced spice rub. There was perfect caramelization. The meat fell off the bones it was so tender. For dessert we had warm rice pudding which balanced out the meal perfectly. It was a wonderful meal in a beautiful space. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. It's lovely for a romantic meal, but, that said, it's not a very large menu - if you go with 4 or 5 friends you could order everything and share all of it! I hope I do that one day. Sorry I didn't take pictures. I was too busy looking at my girlfriend. The only negative thing I have to say is that there is no valet and parking was difficult - at least it was on Valentine's Day. I hate looking for parking, so I actually can turn this negative into a positive by saying that the food is good enough that I'm willing to drive in circles to go there.

Look at that solid plate of angus beef kebob and luleh combo! Came with hummus, salad and grilled…read moretomatoes. A surprise was the fresh piping hot pita bread that came out. Delivered fresh and puffed up like a balloon straight to our table. I also love they have a separate parking lot with a lot of space. This area is a bit difficult with parking so this made it very easy. Also the fruit drinks were nice. Everyone here was very friendly.

Tarme is "Fine Casual Dining" serving Middle Eastern foods with some focus on Lebanese items and…read moreflavors. Some of these items include moutabal, labneh, kuftes, and sarmas. Kebabs, Falafel, and Shawarma adorn the menu as staples and popular go-to items along with fried whole fish. The food is delicious here. Ingredients are fresh and well prepared, and certainly touch on the side of fine dining with pricing to match. The ambiance is casual from when you order to the number given to you, so the staff can deliver your food. What stands out for Tarme is the fact that they do have a breakfast menu. The space is also nice, with a staff that is friendly and quick to serve.

YALA keeps me coming back. With the choices of coffee shops in Silverlake and Echo Park, YALA has…read moreme returning. I have yet to try their signature sand coffee, but their iced Orange Blossom Latte with Pistachio milk hits the spot. It's just the right amount of orange blossom and not overly floral. I'm not a fan of Lavendar drinks. Stagger coffee also has a great citrus inspired coffee drink. It's a close call, but they each have their highlights. I've also tried their signature YALA latte. It's super creamy with a nice dash of cardamom to enhance the flavor as well as their vanilla fig matcha latte. I appreciate the unique flavor profiles. You still can taste the coffee and matcha without the flavors overwhelming the drink or being overly sweet. The space is minimal with the counter and some side seating. Parking probably is challenging on the weekends but decent during the week. I'm looking forward to trying more of their coffee/matcha drinks. Halla to Yala!!

Parking: only street parking, very difficult to find on the weekends…read more Service: Service was alright. Some baristas are more welcoming than others. It took us about 10 minutes in line and another 10 to get our drinks on a Saturday afternoon. We saw some baristas chatting with each other while people waited in line to order, luckily we had ordered before that. There was one barista that was holding down the coffee bar getting drinks out and connecting with customers, he was great! Drinks: The apricot espresso tonic is good, it's in a 12 oz cup wish they offered a 16 oz! The Yala latte without cream top was also pretty good. Ambiance: their storefront is pretty small. They primarily have wall seating, high tops and and stools. They also have a restroom for customers. It's also pretty loud on the weekends, not the best place for studying or reading.

The food was amazing! And the mantee ...wow! I def recommend. The service was excellent.read more

Have enjoyed Elena's many times by now. The food has tons…read moreof great flavor and the staff is always friendly and provide great service. You can use the church's parking lot that's across the street and about a hundred feet away, which makes a parking super convenient.

This location I can't say I would normally atop at but it was our pick up spot for La Bakery walk…read moretoday and I'm glad we got to stop by. What a cute coffee shop!! It definitely has lots of charm! I got the strawberry sesame latte less sweet and it was a little on the sweeter side still but I really enjoyed it. I'm also got a lemon poppy seed muffin that they get from a bakery. It was good as well. I liked the tangy lemon frosting on top. Comfortable seats and it's pretty big for a coffee shop. I saw a few people order the egg salad sandwich. It looked good. If you live nearby, cute stop. Street parking or we parked across the street.

As a sucker for speakeasies, Kissaten Corazon checks off everything on my list of expectations:…read moregreat coffee, great vibes, and immaculate decor. Parking sucks. It's Los Angeles. There's plenty of parking along a hiking trail across the street of Kissaten Corazon. You'd have to use the crosswalk to access the cafe. As a speakeasy is, you have to look for this place. You don't have to look that hard since there's a small sign outside, leading into the cafe. Once you cross the first part, you'll see two bathrooms and outdoor seating. Once you come inside, you'll notice a tiny window with menus to the side. You order with the kind baristas, before taking a seat inside, at the bar, or outside. The inside is beautiful. There's a bar area for you to drink your coffee. You can also sit along the perimeter, near the piano, or near some bookshelves. There are numerous areas to sit and admire the inside. They have random vintage decor and shelving. As for drinks, I had ordered their strawberry sesame latte and their egg sando. Their egg sando comes with three baby dill pickles and some ground pepper sprinkled on top. It was delicious and truly hit the spot. Their latte was also delicious with a balance of coffee and fruit. The sesame isn't overpowering, so I wouldn't worry about that when ordering. After eating, we bussed our own plates and cups by putting them in a basket near their water dispenser. They seem to offer other beverages that weren't coffee, as well. I think I'll have to come back again soon! Again, it was the perfect experience.