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    Original Kabob Factory

    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Allergy-friendly catering

    Gluten-free catering

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Laurent L.

    We came here on a whim to feed our hungry girls before the LA Zoo. We ordered a chicken thigh plate and beef luleh. The beef was seasoned well and very easy to eat. The chicken thigh was very tender and juicy. The dishes were served with rice, grilled tomato, and onion with sumac as well as a thin lavash. I enjoyed the food very much. But I have to admit I've had better Persian food many times before. Not bad though.

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    Terry P.

    Cannot recommend.. This did not meet any of my expectations. I usually order a little bit from a restaurant I've never been to, damn me for not doing so here! I ordered too much!!! Too much unworthy food! Pictures and reviews from others suggested it would be good, but nope! I've ate at lots of other restaurants of similar, and nothing is like this, rather bland and uneventful. The chicken shish kebab was dry, and not much flavor. The pork ribs were decent. The ribeye steak was not the best. Considering that they state they use Harris Ranch, man I expected a great steak! Uneven cook on it too. I ordered a side onion, wth did they give me, a burnt onion?! Their sumac onions were not made right! Throwing some seasoning on some onions does not make it sumac onions! Things that were right? The roasted tomato, the roasted jalapeño. Possibly the hummus, as I quite liked the consistency and flavor. Wished the food was better. I don't understand their rating. Located right next to the popular and famous Paradise Bakery too.

    Christian K.

    Found this place off of Facebook and heard many great things about it, really wanted to try it out. We didn't sit down inside the restaurant, but we got our foods to go. My expectations were quite high, especially how many good reviews this place had. Honestly overall, the food was okay and didn't truly blow my mind. The food was very fair priced, maybe that's what truly attracts people.

    Lamb Chops (lb)
    Rosemary H.

    First time here and I really liked the concept. It's pretty cool that you can order both cooked and raw meat, with the option to get a platter as well. There were lots of side options to choose from, and everything was clean and well-maintained. The service was great too. Overall, a great experience and I'd definitely come back.

    Beef Shish Kabob plate
    Andrey Z.

    Food was amazing. Great service. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be eating here more often when I'm in the area. Highly recommended.

    Lamb Chops (lb)
    Cintia H.

    First time visiting this restaurant and I LOVED it!!! The lamb chops melted in my mouth and everything else I ordered was just amazing!! I even ordered food to go! And will continue to come here. The service was just beyond, super friendly and always checking up to see if we were ok with everything. Thank you for the amazing service and delicious food.

    Kabob combo plate and a side of hummus

    Delicious food and friendly service. Tonight was our first time dining here. I ordered the lamb chop combo plate and a side of hummus. We also ordered the steak combo plate and the magic wrap (not pictured). The proteins were delicious and seasoned well and each item had a good amount of protein and sides. I just wish hummus automatically came with each entrée order.

    Megan A.

    100% recommendations! Fresh food , only 6$ for salads and definitely amazing customer service!! Very good place check it out

    Chicken Shish Kabob Combo
    Manny G.

    Was just here and the food was great. Chicken came out hot and fresh. And service was good too. Cashier was nice and man who brought food to my table came and check on me and asked how everything was. Definitely recommend

    Beef & chicken wrap
    Jennifer L.

    I saw this place had many great reviews on Yelp so I gave it a try. The food disappoint however the wait time is awful. I ordered two wraps and ended up waiting over 30-40 minutes and there was only a few people inside the restaurant. Looks like they're pretty popular with catering so I think they were mainly focused on prepping for that. However, people who came in to pickup their bulk order, they were waiting for a long time too. Asides from that, food was great. I ordered the beef and chicken mixed wrap and the beef sheesh kabob wrap. It came with two sauce which went well with the wraps. We found street parking and the store is next to a Greek pastry which was also delicious!

    Chicken Breast Kabob (lb)
    Juliana E.

    Since living in Glendale, I've been trying out different kabob spots and the Original Kabob Factory is definitely on my life of favorite's! You'll need to either park at the back lot of the restaurant or if you're lucky, you'll find street parking! The restaurant is super clean with some tables to sit and eat. It wasn't too busy when I went so we found a table easily. The cashier was kind and welcoming. My boyfriend and I each ordered the chicken breast plate. The chicken was juicy, well seasoned, and had great grilled bbq flavor. The pieces they gave were thick too! They aren't the type of kabob restaurants to give skimpy small pieces. The rice was cooked perfectly and accompanied the chicken well. My favorite part of the meal was the charred jalepeno and tomatoes!! The smokiness of the jalepeno and the warm juiciness of the tomato tastes great. The onion brought a bright crisp component to the meal. I love that they give lavash for free as part of the meal, I like making a little "wrap" with the chicken breast, onion, and sauce. The sauces added such great flavor to the chicken. The orange sauce was spicy and the white sauce was a creamy garlic sauce. The price of the meal is affordable and satisfying!! The portion of rice is also MASSIVE that it makes great leftovers to take home! I rate this place a 10/10, whenever I can't decide what to eat, Original Kabob Factory never fails.

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    The food was good. I ordered take away and enjoyed the food. It was prepared well and very authentic.

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    3 months ago

    Amazing spot! High quality meats, great staff highly recommended the Beef louleh and Magic plate is my favorite

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    3 months ago

    Amazing experience! I had one wrap and then went back for another! Even was give complimentary baklava! Will be back!

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    Foods always awesome. I remember always ordering from these guys before the pandemic.

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    The food is delicious! You can order to grill at home or they grill it for you. This is the go to spot! Their hummus is delicious as well

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    Friendliest people and best food for amazing value. This is for sure a cant skip. Ive come back here three times in one week

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    Is the chicken kabob made with chicken breast or chicken thigh?

    It's chicken breast

    You guys opened tomorrow? Easter Sunday?

    Hello Edgar, Thank you for reaching out. Yes, we are open on Easter Sunday! Looking forward to… 

    Are you open on Christmas Day? Thanks

    I don't think they are

    HI! What are the quantities of each item included in your Feed Your Entourage Catering Package (Serves 15 Adults)?

    Original kabob factory is very generous with their portion.

    Is there still a happy hour?

    Hello Miguel, This is Nick with The Original Kabob Factory, Inc. Thank you for requesting OKF's… 

    How far in advance do we need to place an order for catering?

    Usually can do it the day of. But would advise you to pick up earlier than later as they can run out of some of the sides depending on how busy they are.

    Why is this business listed as Black owned?

    I had the same question, and even though I'm not the owner or someone who works there, it seems like *all* the options are checked off. (It's marked as Latinx and women owned as well, when the bio of the owner says Nick M. (not to assume the gender… 

    How's the curbside pickup works for this place?

    Did you guys bring back sweetbread as an option? The last time I went it was no longer available.

    Hello William, Thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately we no longer serve up the sweetbreads… 

    Do you cook on site at a home? If not how far do you deliver?…

    Hello AA, This is Nick from The Original Kabob Factory, Inc. Thank you for requesting OKF's catering… 

    How is their catering?

    Hello Katie, This is Nick from The Original Kabob Factory, Inc. Thank you for requesting OKF's… 

    Is there parking for limos and limo bus if I am in the area I would like to try it?

    Yes, enough space in the front. I park my helicopter there all the time

    How much you folks pay to Yelp?

    Is the meat halal? Like beef, chicken and lamb?

    Hello Soma, Thank you for your inquiry, we do offer halal lamb at all times, but if you need a… 

    Do they have falafel for vegetarians?

    Falafel has no meat by definition. You cannot get any more vegetarian.

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    Carousel Restaurant

    Carousel Restaurant

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Made a reservation for the DineLA menu, which is happening August 14-28. We arrived at 4:45 and…read morewaited a bit to be seated. Ordered two of the standard dinner and two of the vegan dinner and it was a lots of food--we ended up taking about 4 boxes to go at the end of the meal, definitely come hungry if you decide to do the set menu. My personal favorite was the falafel and the baba ghanoush, especially with the pomegranate seeds which provided a nice brightness. I appreciated the variety of flavors across the different appetizers and plates. Had the choice of coffee, hot mint tea, or hot black tea to close out the meal which helped with digestion. The space is lavishly decorated and it was busy throughout, while likely also was the cause for slower service. Street parking wasn't too hard to find as it was still early for dinner time on Sunday.

    I love Mediterranean food and this place was recommended by our friends…read more Food: 5/5 The quality of food here is amazing. We ordered two of the carousel plates with four different meats: beef, veal, filet, and chicken. The beef and chicken kebabs were super flavorful. It paired deliciously with their rice, roasted veggies, and cabbage salad. I also love their crispy thin pita chips. I was not a fan of the veal liver as it was too gamey for me. Overall the food was really good and the portion sizes were great. Drinks: 3/5 The drinks here were not that good. They were a dollar or two higher than your regular bar. However, the taste was mediocre. Their hibiscus Paloma was very bland and a little watered down. Service: 5/5 We came here on a Friday night at 7pm, we had a reservation and got seated pretty quickly despite it being quite busy. Our server checked up on our table often and our food came out pretty fast. They also gave out some bread, cheese, veggies, and olives while we waited for our food. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is lively and feels a little upscale. They have an outdoor seating area as well. Overall, I would come back here for the food, but maybe not the drinks.

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    Mini Kabob

    Mini Kabob

    4.7(1.6k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    First time here and would be back often if we lived in SoCal. We tried the chicken combo plate and…read morethe chicken caesar wrap. Unbelievable how a plate that looks relatively simple is executed to perfection, each element is top notch. Super easy to order online and everything was delicious.

    Mini Kabob has become one of my favorite spots for Armenian food in Glendale. My go to order is the…read morechicken thigh plate with garlic sauce and spicy garlic sauce on the side, and honestly the rice holds its own too. The chicken thighs come out moist and tender every time, which matters because that is the real test of a good kabob spot. For me, if I am getting Mediterranean or Armenian food, the garlic sauce has to deliver, and theirs absolutely does. I also tried the chicken wrap recently and found what looked like falafel croutons in it, something I have never seen before and genuinely loved. What makes this place stand out even more is Armen, the owner. He is not just running things from the back, he is behind the counter working alongside his team and keeping the whole operation moving. He has also catered for some pretty well known organizations, though I will not spill all the details here. If your company needs solid Mediterranean or Armenian catering, or if you just want a great meal, Mini Kabob is worth the trip. One tip, preorder if you can, because popular items like the chicken wrap and chicken thighs do sell out. It is a small brick and mortar, but you can taste that the food is made with real care. Looking forward to trying more of the menu, and I would love to partner with Armen on catering for some of my own events down the line. Thank you Armen for the great food and even better customer service, brother.

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    Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant

    Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    47 years in business

    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.

    PARTY OF 4 plus? Get ready for a 20% "large party fee" + an additional "Service fee" to be added…read moreon to your bill. Newborns and babies included! That's not all, tip will also be requested when checking out. Our Visit: My family and I have visited Elena's before and had a good experience, which is why this visit was so disappointing. This time, we noticed a clear drop in food quality, portion sizes, overall service and an unexpected new surprise on the bill. I came in with my wife, our two young children (10month old and 2 year old), and my mom. Unfortunately, the pita bread was stale, a portion of my wife's chicken was undercooked, the portions were noticeably smaller than before, and the server completely forgot my mom's drink. Those issues alone were frustrating, but what really stood out were the added fees at the end, fees that were not charged in the past. We were charged a 20% "large party fee", along with an additional "service fee". When I spoke with the owner, he explained that their system automatically applies a large party charge to any group of 4 or more people, including babies who don't even order food. That threshold seems unusually low, especially since most places consider 6 or more a "large party" and from my experience typically don't consider babies 2 years and younger as occupants. Even more concerning, none of these fees were clearly communicated to us beforehand. Being surprised with multiple charges at the end of a meal feels misleading and leaves a bad impression. To add to that, after already including these fees, the payment process still prompts customers to leave an additional tip. I've only seen this type of fee structure at higher-end restaurants and for more people, not at a casual spot like this, and even then it's usually disclosed upfront. If a business is going to charge extra, the service and overall experience should reflect that. My recommendation for Elena's, if you want to make more money, just raise your food prices so your customers at least know how much they're going to spend at the end. Not slap surprise charges at the end and force your customers to pay. On a positive note, at least they were playing Fast and the Furious on their TV. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BILL. Please be aware of their shady business practices.

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    Original Kabob Factory - mediterranean - Updated August 2026

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