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    NoHo Cafe

    4.7 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sitting area
    Vahd N.

    The cashier was very nice and explained the menu very well. The food was delicious and great quality. I got the soltani kebab. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The parking lot is not comfortable and the noise of carwash by the side is very loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Lamb Kebob
    Scott B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]NoHo Cafe is a quaint little diner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They offer counter service and it seems they largely serve to go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While they have some seating inside, the proximity to the car wash and the fact that their indoor seating had large gaps for air flow in the roof means that the quite loud car wash is ever present.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried the Lamb Kebob combo and found it delicious. The lamb was well seasoned and cooked and the rice and bread were great. I'm still giving this location a 4 because as a take out place this place is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However if I were rating it based on sitting down to eat, it would definitely be a 2 or 3. The sound of the car wash is just too loud to allow for an enjoyable eating experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food, loved the staff, the noise of the car wash is a bit irratating.

    Lamb Kabob Combo Plate
    Megan D.

    First off the food was great. I don't really have any complaints. The Lamb was seasoned well, but their salad was just alright. I substituted the rice for the fries, and got tzatziki instead of hummus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, one of the reasons why I am giving this spot a 3 star is because of the setting. It is placed right next to a car wash, so it is very loud and I would only see myself taking the food to go[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. In addition, I came with a sports team, so there was quite a few of us. We had everything all on one bill, and the lady who took my order didn't ask if I wanted the tomato and pepper. Later, we realized she charged us extra for that side. Some people from my party do remember her asking if they wanted the tomato/pepper, but she never specified it would cost extra, and they assumed it was part of the meal. At the end of the day, I was one of the many who weren't given a choice. If she had asked me from the start, I would've denied the extras anyways, even if it was free or came with the meal. I don't think I should have to pay for something I didn't order myself. I think if you are going to offer specific items to customers, you need to make sure you are specific about the charges/extra costs.

    NoHo Special Combo Plate
    Katherine M.

    Craving some Mediterranean food and decided to check this spot out. I ordered two noho plates, they bring a beef luleh, one steak skewer and a chicken skewer. It came with hummus, rice, salad, and roasted tomato/ jalapeño. The meats were very flavorful but out of the three the beef luleh was superior. The rice complemented the plate nicely. The hummus was an excellent addition and I enjoyed every bit of it. Next time I will probably just get a luleh plate! If you pay in cash you do get a free soda. A few notes on what made me drop a star, 1. No itemized receipt, paid $58 for two plates of food and saw her add a $3 charge as well as a $5 charge 2. The roasted pepper wasn't fully cooked & the salad dressing was thousand islands. 3. There's parking but it is right next to the car wash which can make it difficult during certain times of the day

    THE MOST AMAZING KABOB I'VE EVER HAD ! Strongly recommend trying this joint ! Lovely people and DELICIOUS FOOD ! I think they should raise their prices because of the deliciousness !

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    Steve A.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is located directly next to the Car Wash.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a little bit drafty and you order from the counter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very large menu multiple items. Excellent selection. I ordered a Shawarma, which had good seasoning. It was way too salty. The salad had a slight chemical taste to it, but the dressing was good And the french fries were crisp. Service was five star, but the salting of the food dropped it down. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since the car wash was open and noise level was very high location was clean, however but I doubt I will be back because of the noise level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Orsolya D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Have you ever yearned to consume a Middle Eastern feast mere feet away from a car wash? Fill your tummy while the sounds of water jets and car vacuums rumble in the background? Watch soapy water trickle toward your dining area? I bet you do! Well, look no further my friend because Noho Café is at your service and ready to give you that dine and car wash experience! Gives a whole new meaning to drive-thru![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Okay, I'm obviously being facetious and bringing a bit of comedy to Yelp but it is no joke that Noho Café, a local, family-owned Middle Eastern eatery, does in fact reside practically on the lap of a car wash at the corner of Laurel Canyon/Oxnard. This is most definitely an 'interesting' choice to hold real estate so unless you are really into watching people clean cars; it is best to purchase takeout[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My date and I were searching for a quick bite in the area and he insisted the food was delicious (and also claims Yelp); so we did indeed dine-in the small, almost food-stand like restaurant. And let me tell you: it is loud and unusual! Not really the best ambiance, to say the least.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Despite this absence of atmosphere, I was curious to see if the food is as amazing as touted. Noho Café's menu consists of the usual fare: kabobs, schwarma, hummus, rice, gyro, salads, yada yada and so forth. My date and I were going to eat family-style and order two plates amd share it half-half and went with the Lamb Kabob plate (comes with rice, tatziki or hummus, side salad, pita- $17.99) which we substituted Cherry Rice - or so we thought: it was actually $5.99 extra and the Chicken Luleh Kabob Plate ($13.99). We also each ordered a canned soft drink that broke the wallet at almost $4 per can! YIKES! Our food arrived rather quickly (in takeout styrofoam containers) and we were starving to dig in. Unfortunately, I'm going to the outlier here because I have NO idea what all the raving reviews regarding the food are about. Did I eat at the wrong place?! The lamb kabob was decent and large chunks of meat but nothing to write home about. The salad was very poorly dressed with a tiny amount of red wine vinaigrette pooled under the greens and the hummus was some of the blandest hummus I've ever had: it was in dire need of both salt and acid. Even grocery store bought hummus in a container is better! The Chicken Luleh was also mediocre: not horrible but not exceptional with the same poor salad situation and tatziki that is just as monotone as the hummus with no flavor or salt and was almost like eating straight Greek yogurt.  The star of the show was the Cherry Rice - which although cost extra -was quite delicious with re-hydrated dried cherries in saffron rice. Overall though, this food was NOT it and not at all worth the $50 dollar check. There is way better Middle Eastern food available nearby for less cost. I do have to note that the customer service at Noho Café is exceptional even though the food is not. Eating at Noho Café is like eating at a Middle Eastern grandma's house. The women behind the counter/serving are SO kind and friendly and were very concerned with our view of the food and even offered a freebie sample of the crispy rice. Even though I was very uncomfortable with the car wash situation and not pleased with the food; these ladies are definitely pure puddles of love and are an absolute joy. There isn't much more to be said about Noho Café as it is simply a weird location and the food is subpar and overpriced for what it is making the positive Yelp reviews questionable. It is the lovely customer service that boosted my opinion from two to three stars. Noho Café isn't terrible but there are wayyyy better Middle Eastern choices in the immediate vicinity so unless you're about that car wash; this place can be skipped. Next!

    Mai C.

    The Lentils soup was delicious! And the $6 lunch bowls we ordered were scrumptious, especially for the price. A bit of a language barrier which came across aggressive but the food made up for it!

    Miriam Y.

    I've driven past this cafe so many times and didn't even realize that there was a hidden gem there! Came in for lunch and was greeted by a sweet woman who took my order. It's definitely a mom and pops joint so you'll feel right at home immediately. I ordered the chicken shawarma with salad and the chicken didn't disappoint! It was tender and flavorful, just what I needed to satisfy my appetite. I do have to say that it's a small spot so there is no restrooms available for customers but if you're getting your car washed, you can use the one there and walk over.

    Hopefully she will like the beef at least
    juicy w.

    Just came in there and ordered a chicken kabob and beef kabob combo, and a side of falafel.. She charged us $30, and asked if we wanted a roasted tomato and pepper for additional $2 and I said no because I've never heard of this ever and usually when u order a combo or plate it comes with it... Well that wasn't the worst part... what's worst is the food is not cooked all the way especially the chicken! I'm so disappointed but I'm glad I didn't order 2 plates like I intended on doing at first.. Me and my mom shared the plate but we can't eat it cus the chicken is raw still. Also the falafel is brown on the inside.... I'm half Egyptian so I know falafel is usually green in color. I'm not sure why it's brown inside. The rice has no flavor at all! Big time disappointed! The reviews fooled us! Check out the photos below

    Combo Kabob Plate
    Ron W.

    First time ordering from here and it was solid middle eastern food. My order was delivered in a timely manner with napkins and utensils . Only negative : stingy on the pita bread, only one piece. For a $ 22 entree there should be 2.

    First time here! And we lived it!!!!
    Fidel G.

    We decided to go try new place while in town, glad we came in. Great food and service with a smile. We will be coming back. Everything was perfect! We enjoyed our time having lunch together.

    Chicken Shawarma Combo Plate
    Sam E.

    Really enjoyed the food here! It's more of a place you'd take out from rather than dine in, especially cause it's located right adjacent to a car wash. It would also be great for catering for Mediterranean food. They serve mostly kebabs with all the typical fix ins - rice, pita bread, hummus, tzatziki. I got 1 chicken kebab and 1 steak kebob with rice, hummus, pita, and tzatziki. The chicken was juicy and so was the steak. Flavor was on point for both and the char marks from the grill were delicious. I really enjoyed the hummus and pita, they tasted classic. The tzatziki unfortunately didn't taste so great or flavorful but luckily I had some of my own at home. The store manager was friendly and the food came out quick. I do think they have some limited seating but again, more of a grab and go kindve spot.

    Gyro Combo Plate. $14.99

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    Their food is so delicious and the portions are just right for their prices. Customer service is great as well.

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    I love this restaurant. The gyro plate is my favorite! I'm a happy customer, and will be returning.

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    Ur app says Greek food but there is no Greek food on the menu!?

    They likely consider their kebabs to be Greek.

    Is the lentil soup vegetarian?

    Yes the lentil soup is vegetarian.

    Do you require proof of vacinnation?

    Yes, if you choose to dine-in we do follow the LA mandates, and require proof of vaccination.

    Is the meat halal?

    Hello, our Chicken Breast, Filet Mignon Steak Beef, Lamb, Gyro, and Salmon are Halal.

    Do you cook with peanut oil ? I'm allergic to peanuts

    No peanuts or peanut oil at all in our restaurant!

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Great question! The only gluten on our plates would be the Pita Bread, which is optional. For Vegan options we have the Veggie Delight #23 and Veggie Garden #24.

    Is it halal?

    Hello, our Chicken Breast, Filet Mignon Steak Beef, Lamb, Gyro, and Salmon are Halal.

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