Amazing food. I enjoyed the traditional architecture inside the restaurant. Highly recommended.

Found this Turkish food spot on the way home. This is one of those cute family owned businesses that does not treat you like a transaction. I told the woman up front that I was on keto and she offered up substitutes on the menu that would taste good like the donor and veggies and still fit keto in the most friendly and personable way! Their rice is also mixed w delicious butter. Super sweet service here! read more

Muma Kitchen - Doner and eggplant dip! - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had a great experience in Muma Kitchen!! The food is so tasty .I also met with Muma who's very kind and friendly. She even offered me a free soda. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

The rice alone is worth every penny and more. Haven't had anything like it elsewhere. Meats are good, salads are fresh. A big fan for many years. read more

My husband and I stopped by for lunch. Zuma feast big enough for 2. Comes with veggie plate with assorted dips. Feast feature most kebabs...good texture and flavor. Yogurt drink is acquired taste...my husband drank most of it...too sour for my taste. Lentil soup was very good. Rich and flavorful. My lamb kebab entree was bit on dry side but flavorful. Hostess very friendly. Would come back and try their Turkish breakfast setup. (Written by husband) read more

Muma Kitchen - Lamb kebab plate, yogurt drink, lentil soup, Zuma Feast w/ veggie plate - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Go here at least 1-2 times a week AND I LIVE IN VENICE! I'm normally really critical when it comes to Turkish food because my mom and grandma make some of the best Turkish food in my opinion but being so far away from them Muma has filled that void. The combination of food/service/quality/price..you can't beat it. This tastes like home cooked Turkish food. The iskender and Adana kebab is our go-to orders no matter what. The lentil soup and baklava are also excellent and if you're a fan of rice, ask for a side of the rice that comes with the kebabs..you won't regret it. Not to mention with the spread of COVID-19, it's important to operate with the understanding that your restaurant needs to be the most sanitary it's ever been -- and to make that very clear to guests coming in or ordering out -- to protect your guests and your staff from getting sick. The family that runs Muma is doing an outstanding job and it does not go unnoticed. read more

Woow , I came with my friends and order breakfast and some desert, unbelievable so good and amazing service and so yummy. All of them fresh and taste is amazing. The restaurant is so clean and looks so upscale. The services are so good and also the waiter is amazing with happy face . Love it , highly recommended. Thank you guys for service ,food and smile face . read more

Muma Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love the customer service in this location & everything about it from the food and more. They're open till 11PM, I love coming here late nights to eat & it's a wonderful family owned location to support it you love traditional Mediterranean meals cooked with love read more

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I came to the restaurant recommended by a customer. The place has beside us clean and they offer parking in the back. The waitress was very pleasant. The Beyti was really good with the results ce pilaf . I finished with tea and Baklava! Very good overall. read more

Muma Kitchen - Muma Kitchen Very good food Baklava was delicious - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best baklava in town! Owners are very friendly and genuine. I highly recommend. Thank you!

Hands down the best Turkish food I had in a VERY LONG TIME. Everything was fresh , they were making the food right in front of us. The meat and the falafel were so yummy and super juicy. My daughters are vegetarian and they enjoyed their falafel plate. Thank you for reminding me of the great taste of Turkish food read more

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This restaurant has had a few names, which I think has confused its branding. Really excellent Turkish food, one of the very few in the US that reminds me of food I had in İstanbul. The İskender kebap is a tender strips of meat in a tomato-yogurt sauce. Doner, beyti, and Adana kebap are also great. If you have room for dessert, the baklava and rice pudding are delicious as well. read more

Worst service i have ever received the employee was very rude and made me feel like a bother walking into his establishment

Such a cute, cultured Turkish family owned restaurant!! Food looks great, haven't tried yet. However if you go here you have to try thee baklva!! It is to die for!!! The owners are very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance and decor inside is very cute too. There's metered parking on Westwood blvd and there's so manyy other restaurants and hooka bars around the neighborhood! Highly recommend. read more

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Ordered dinner here last night for a large group and everything was delicious!! And the portions were huge!! I ordered 1 Zuma feast is enough to feed 3 people! Everyone was very pleased with the meal. We will definitely order again for large group dinners. Also the Baklava was wonderful! read more

Amazing is an understatement. Great food - we had the Adana kebab, veggie platter and falafel bowl. My son devoured the Adana Kabab - we were able to get a couple of bites :) He has asked us to get the Muma feast to try all the kebabs - we shud have listened. The falafel was flavorful and tender. The cherry on the top was their baklava - not too sweet but melt in your mouth good. Loved this place! read more

Don't waste your money ... It was delicious before but very off-putting right now. They aren't polite. The owner yelled us when we told a polite suggestion. That was incredibly disrespectful . Also they serve hot soup with plastic cup... Try other restaurants... read more

The food I had there was definitely nothing similar to Turkish food. I ordered Iskender by the way, which is probably their best selling dish. My overall experience was not that good. Although I must say that the staff was helpful. read more

This evening I wanted something meatless since I've been eating so much meat this week. I've been to Muma Kitchen a couple of times and liked it, but have not been here in a while and am glad I did tonight. I ordered the falafel bowl, lentil soup & baklava. Although, my order wasn't ready when I arrived to pick it up, it was nice to wait outside for a bit while they finished preparing everything. The lentil soup was better than I expected. Not too thick and very tasty. The falafel bowl was a good portion and they did not skimp on the hummus. Both of those were delicious. It was a nice change after eating meat with lunch and dinner all week. They didn't have enough baklava to give me a full order, so they gave me the small portion they had left as well as rice pudding and another dessert similar to baklava, but made with shredded filo dough. The baklava and rice pudding were amazing and probably the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be ordering this meal again. read more

Nice lady chef (owner?). Good cook. Excellent food. No inside seating. Ok for us bcz we only do take out.

I absolutely LOVE this place! I probably eat here once a week, but lately I noticed the meat (Kofta) is undercook. I got the kofta plate last week and noticed it was undercook, but I just let it go because that haven't happened before. Today @ 2pm (Nov 4, 2017) I purchased the Kofta wrap and noticed the meat was undercook again! Hopefully next time they will cook the meat a little longer so the meat can be fully cooked. -1 star because of this situation read more

Muma Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The most authentic Turkish food I've had in all of LA!! Really nice atmosphere and the staff is very friendly and welcoming.

Got the beef doner wrap and baklava. The wrap was solid, but the baklava...oh my word!!! Easily the best baklava I've had, hands down. My boyfriend also loved it, and he's not usually a baklava fan! The man who helped us was also very sweet. Will definitely be back! read more

I just finished a meal that I had delivered from Zuma. I just received a flyer delivered to my door so I thought I would give them a try. The first thing I notice on my one week old flyer that the combination meal has gone from $20.75 up to $29 (online). I decided to still give Zuma a try. The restaurant said they were too busy to deliver on and to call Eat24. I did so and originally it said it was going to take a half an hour when in reality you took 1 hour and 10 minutes to get our food. I was still ok with that. When it finally arrived it was not that hot. I have no idea who was at fault the restaurant or the driver? The chicken was ok, as was the meatballs. The rice had a nice flavor. I may give them another chance but time will tell. The Beef Doner (kind of like Koobideh) was as hard as a rock and was not good. read more

Awful. I ordered delivery and it got to my house within 30 minutes!! I thought that was way too fast and if they even cooked my food properly. I ordered the doner, hummus, and egg plant dip. The donor wasn't hot or even warm. The meat tasted like bland and dry! The rice had a weird taste that was borderline foul. The salad tasted like it's been sitting out for a while. The hummus was okay. The egg plant dip was terrible and had a strong vinegar taste. Waste of $25. read more

Muma Kitchen - Hummus - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is the best Mediterranean restaurant in LA. I have been experienced 3 years now and delicious every single time. Also they have catering program I'll be doing tomorow to my business. read more

Muma Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here with a group of 20 people for breakfast. They set up a large table for us and everyone sat comfortably. Staff was extremely hospitable and made us feel like we were guests at their home. They were so warm, genuine and respectful and brought us everything we needed very quickly. The food is delicious... look at pics! Recommend read more

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Amazing and authentic Turkish food. This is one of the few places in the area open after 9/9:30pm although I am more than happy to eat it any other time of the day. The baklava is seriously some of the best I've ever had. I also highly recommend the lentil soup (amazing) and anything that includes the chicken or beef. Generous portions and prices are lower than many similar cuisine options on the street 10/10 read more

I went around 6pm on a Monday night and it was not busy. The service was great and the food came out in a matter of 10 minutes. The food itself, however, was just alright. I got the plate with beef/rice and shared a lentil soup with my friend. The lentil soup was warming and herbaceous-- it was good. The beef/rice plate came with a small salad, white sauce, and chili sauce. The rice was salty, buttery, and contained garbanzo beans. However, the beef was a little dry, but not too bad or salty. The price was around 15$ per person, depending on what you get. It was good, but not good enough for me to drive all the way down from UCLA to get their food. It does the job if youre hungry though! read more

Muma Kitchen - doner plate (i think) - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best Iskender Kebap we ate in LA. The sauce was home made and delicious. Meat was so tender and delicious. Restaurant owner and his daughter so friendly which reflects pure family owned business and Turkish Hospitality. We wi definitely go back and try other plates. I recommend anyone to eat delicious Turkish food! read more

I love this place. They are open late. Great menu choices. The lentil soup is so delicious. Owners are very friendly and always greeted when I walk in. read more

AMAZIIIING service, Baklava and Tea. Most delightful owner Mr.Duran, is always in vibrant and high spirits!! Fun spot. read more

Muma Kitchen - Yummy!! - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Authentic Turkish fast-food served in a casual environment. Zuma carries many Turkish options considered to be "fast-food", including döner, shawarma, kebabs, and wraps. This Mediterranean variety might sound generic and may even remind people of Zankou Chicken, but Zuma prepares food with a more "mom and pop" style of cooking and the menu spotlights Turkish regional specialties such as the Iskender and Beyti kabobs. Zuma also rotates traditional Turkish hot dishes daily such as the bulgar (wheat-based pilaf) and Izmir köfte (spicy meatball and potato casserole). Our server indicated that all the food that Zuma serves, excluding the pita bread, is made from scratch. You can see the food preparation in the open kitchen. Our meal began with a complimentary tasting of acili ezme, hummus, tzatziki, and pita bread. The ezme, a scrumptious spicy and sour tomato dip, was my favorite. Its relish-like texture and roasted chili flavor makes it versatile, I thought that it could be used as a dip for pita bread or even a condiment for grilled meat. Meanwhile, Zuma's hummus was creamy with light garlic flavor. I thought that it was too one-dimensional. I can't say it was my favorite after I tried the Israeli version at Itzik Hagaol that included roasted pine nuts and olive oil. We made a mistake by ordering the vegetarian platter (meze) after receiving the complimentary plate. Most of the ingredients were duplicated in the meze; the only additions were a roasted eggplant dip and 2 pieces of dolma. However, without commuting this faux pas, I would not have tasted the best dolma I've had recently. It was generously stuffed with seasoned rice that was slightly sour and vegetables with a refreshing hint of dried citrus. The soft and moist texture of the grape leaves support the fact that they were not previously frozen and then defrosted. I do wish the meze were more interesting though. For example, the boring lettuce salad lacked inspiration and can be replaced with a tasty Mediterranean dip. In addition, there is a lot of room to expand on the variety. Although Zuma uses extremely fresh ingredients in the cold plates, the choices were too ordinary compared to the Lebanese or Israeli meze I've had elsewhere, which could be a vegetarian meal in itself. Up until this point, the meal was either hit or miss, so I wasn't surprised that my main course was a miss. The main reason I came to Zuma was to satisfy a craving for beef döner. I became disappointed when I found out that Zuma only serves one meat variety at a time, and on Friday, only chicken döner was available on the spit. I regret ordering the chicken döner because Zuma's white meat chicken was very dry and almost tasteless. Not even the accompanying yogurt sauce could save it. I wonder if the beef döner would be any better. Fortunately, the seasoned rice was very rich and savory, so eating it with the bland chicken was more manageable. The rice appeared to be perfectly cooked in a broth, not just steamed in a rice cooker. One of the highlights of the meal was the Izmir köfte. This type of meatball dish is like a "casserole" eaten at home. Zuma uses extremely lean ground beef to make the meatballs, so there is a very chalky texture and slightly bitter flavor in the beef, which may be an acquired taste. The meatballs have to be soaked in the subtle sweet and mild-spicy tomato base gravy for flavor. There is something harmonious about combining beef and potatoes in a tomato sauce, I loved eating this simple combination with rice and pita bread. Servers will no doubt recommend the Turkish tea or coffee, both brewed highly concentrated and are full-bodied, but also consider the Ayran, a chilled Turkish yogurt beverage, which I thought was more memorable than the coffee and tea. The taste and texture of Ayran reminded me of Indian buttermilk and Afghani dough, almost like a yogurt diluted with water. Its unique salty and sour taste is a combination that may be too exotic for those who don't drink this Turkish national drink regularly. I didn't like it at first sip, but after getting used to the taste, I actually enjoyed it as a refreshing thirst quencher that does not contain sugar. To sum up my experience at Zuma, the meal was hit or miss at both extremes. I was disappointed with the döner and meze spread, but very impressed with the use of homemade fresh ingredients and how all the food is prepared from scratch. Zuma's special seasoned rice, Izmir köfte, red lentil soup, and a chance to try the signature Turkish baklava (rated best in town) are reasons why I would return. read more

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This is a small, unassuming, no frills restaurant. Come for the food only, as there is no real ambience. Service was pleasant but not attentive enough. The combination beef and lamb doner ($9.95) and lamb ($14.95) entrees were sizeable, with plenty of protein and flavorful rice. They each come with one piece of pita bread cut into fourths and a nice side salad. The accompanying hot sauce and garlic sauce are house made and really good. If you are in the mood for some good Middle Eastern food in a casual place, this is a good option. parking - small, free lot directly behind the front entrance read more

Muma Kitchen - lamb entrée ($14.95) - Turkish Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I am a huge baklava snob. Pistachio baklava made in this house is the best I have had outside Turkey. They do deserve to be called the House of Baklava. Their chickpea rice is beyond delicious and kofte is right on the money. Cant wait to go back and try more. One more secret: the owner is from Marash, one of the best foodie destinations in Turkey. This is not a fine dining establishment but if you are into Turkish food this is the best address in Los Angeles. read more

Came here on a Sunday at 11am and it was empty except for some Turkish peeps in the back watching an intense soccer game. Really authentic experience. This place used to look completely different, but they renovated it, so now it looks modern. They have large windows that can slide completely open in the front, so you get a lot of sun and a nice breeze. I really had a nice experience here. The food is fresh, and when you walk in, there is a large rack of beef or lamb, where they slice the meat from (basically carne asada style). Three of my friends ordered the Turkish breakfast plate, which was delicious. It comes with Turkish tea, a plate of honey/butter/bananas/nuts for you to dip the pita in. The large plate has this meat/egg omelette, cheese pastry rolls, tomatoes, cucumber, and many cheeses. DELICIOUS! I got the Beef Doner, which was so delicious. It's marinated beef over a bed of rice and comes with a side salad and cheese as well. I tried the Turkish coffee, with it half sweetened, and it was good, but the bottom was very thick and bitter. It's supposed to be like that, but not my cup of tea, no pun intended. The Turkish tea was delicious though. Don't forget, whatever you do, to get the Baklava. It's the best one I've had in LA. Flaky and full of honey. The rice pudding is good too, but nothing compares to the Baklava. Seriously. read more

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It's nice to see Westwood blvd becoming such global cuisine destination and now we have a Turkish cuisine added to a list. I was excited to see the Iskender kabob on their menu. My favorite food from my visit to Turkey, I suggest to order it as wrap and tell them Not to put oil on it. The service was awesome and the buffet options were healthy and looked tasty, so I will go back to try more things. The ambiance was nice, I liked the high top tables with red comfy chairs, great for getting work done, so bring your laptops, I'm sure they have wifi ;) read more

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It's not often I start a review about service, but when I do, it's because the service is awful. We arrived and were seated. About 15 minutes later, someone took our order. Not sure why we had to wait 15 minutes to get our order taken, but there you have it. We ordered dolmas, iskever and salmon kebabs. Another 15 minutes later our food arrives without the salmon and we're told they're out of salmon. They should have told us immediately they had no salmon, not waited until the food was delivered. So we ordered a beyti instead which arrived, you guessed it, 15 minutes later. As soon as we got the food we asked for the check, paid, finished eating and left. It's a pity because food-wise, it was quite good and the staff was friendly. The beyti and dolmas were delicious and the iskever was just ok. read more

Absolutely amazing experience. Anyone leaving a bad review maybe didn't give the restaurant or concept a second look. It's family owned, food made with love and from really kind people. It's affordable/good pricing and open late!! Seriously such a favorite spot. Will be coming again and again. read more

Some food is stale. I tried a few times and won't be going back. There is so many Mediterranean options nearby and I rather spend my money elsewhere. read more