What a delicious hidden gem in Canoga Park. Was craving Persian food but did not want to drive out…read moreto Northridge to my other favorite Persian place so did a yelp search and Kababe Grill came up. Did not know what to expect because it's located in a building that only has a kitchen facility. I walked in, went to the kitchen door and was greeted by Fred. sweet, caring man that just wants to make delicious food served with a wonderful smile. Since my son was coming over, I ordered two koobedieh combos (beef and chicken ) and a falafel plate. OMG, so good, so much flavor and huge portions. The rice is perfectly seasoned and fluffy, the skewers were juicy and tasty. The falafel, the best I've ever had! So yelp community, I would be so grateful if you support this small family run business. You will not be disappointed. They also cater, score!!

Scrolling through Yelp in Canoga Park thinking, "I want Mediterranean... specifically…read morePersian/Iranian?" Look no further. This spot is takeout only, hidden in what basically feels like a restaurant warehouse, and as you walk down to pick up your food you genuinely start wondering, "Where the hell am I?" Then the aroma hits and suddenly you're floating like a cartoon character following the smell trail. I got the beef koobideh and WOW! Perfectly seasoned, insanely flavorful, fluffy rice, and the shirazi salad absolutely slapped. All this for $15 in 2026 when gas is $6.30. And the service? So kind. The person I called taking my order was sweet, everyone at pickup was welcoming, and I swear someone's grandma was in the kitchen because the food tasted like a warm hug. I don't usually write reviews unless the food is genuinely special, and I definitely don't gatekeep good food. So if you're craving Persian food, place the order now.

Ambience is typical of a strip mall- we inadvertently chose the takeout side, not realizing it was…read moresuch. Having said that, go for the hardy, delicious food. You won't be disappointed. Guests had chicken kabob plate or chicken kabob combo with lamb or chicken combo with steak. Everyone enjoyed the meal which was served with generous portions. Basmati rice was perfect--light and delicate and tasty. Greek salad was spot on. Hummus is creamy and delicious. Service was great! Despite sitting in the wrong side lol, I rated Lemon Zest five stars for the food and service.

I was in town for my niece's theater show and we needed to find a place that is open for a late-ish…read moredinner. I am surprised to see that many restaurants closed early on a Friday night! We found on Yelp, this restaurant named Lemon Zest. It is a restaurant that is part of small business center but Lemon Zest looks like a stand alone business. The interior was designed so nice with ample seating outside in the patio area and inside. This place is meant to hold large parties. The vibe is so cool for a casual date or dinner and drinks with friends. It is also cool to host a mixer or private party! At 9:15pm we were the only party and our server treated us so well. She didn't rush us but she did check in with us periodically. I wish we got her name so we can properly give her praise. The food was amazing. This is my first time here so I ordered the beef gyro plate and paid extra for loaded Greek fries. The plate was huuuge! Such a generous serving that is enough for two people to eat. The fries were crisp and the toppings worked so well. It complimented the thin, well-seasoned slices of beef. The pita was cut into triangles, making the perfect bite. My friends and I really enjoyed our dinner and promise to comeback!

I recently discovered this place and keep going back for their lentil soup and chicken shawarma…read moresandwiches. A friend also said the lamb shank was good (comes with rice, salad, and hummus) but the lamb chops were a bit underwhelming. I only wish they were a bit more consistent with their pickles - sometimes they bring them and sometimes they don't but perhaps they run out. Friendly service, casual atmosphere, reasonable prices, tasty food - recommend!

This is a very good and clean place to eat Mediterranean food. There hummus was amazing! Come check…read morethem out located in Chatswort.

100% halal food. I love the garlic chicken pizza, and of course they have Philly steak as well. The…read morecustomer service is always top-notch, and the food is always ready on time.

This spot had so much potential given its great location in the big, busy plaza, but the inside was…read morea letdown. The dining room feels dated and worn out, booth's vinyl seats were peeling badly, which isn't the most comfortable or appetizing look. I came really wanting the beef kebab, but they were already out. I went with the chapli kebab instead, and it was actually pretty tasty, well-seasoned and flavorful, though it packed more heat than I was expecting. Spice lovers might enjoy it, but it was a bit much for my personal taste. My husband ordered the meat lover pizza and gave it a very "meh" review. He said it was just okay, but mentioned the meats tasted different from what you'd get at a typical pizza place, not necessarily bad, just a little unusual and not really what he was craving. Overall, the food was decent, but between the run-down atmosphere, the missing menu item, and the just-okay pizza, it felt like a miss. Might give it another shot for that chapli kebab if I'm in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way.

Have been coming here for years and can confidently say the quality of the food never disappoints…read more Everything from the filet to the fish is always top tier. The servers and the owners are some of the most genuine people you will ever meet and they make the place feel like home. Over the weekends you can enjoy live music with some of the best Mediterranean food you can imagine. Thank you guys for the amazing hospitality always

The owner and server were both very nice but we didn't enjoy the food. We ordered hummus, fatoush…read moresalad and garlic fries, but the owner convinced us to get some veggie plate instead which had a few extra items that we didn't care for at all. The hummus was flavorless and the pita bread was dry. The fatoush salad was Just ok and the garlic fries were good until we saw a small fly in them. Long story short, won't be going back again.

Came here for the Doner Kabab and I was happy I did. Lamb was moist and bread was fresh. They…read moreonly have garlic sauce so I was a bit disappointed, but it was still excellent

$54 and not sure for what. I asked for a few extra onions and mixing the meat and chicken in the 3…read morewraps I ordered. The guy (Persian gentleman) charged me 1/3 more which was fine. But then did not do what I paid extra for. Here is my order sitting there (cold by the time I got it). Above all he was just beyond rude. The young lady and taller gentleman were so nice. Here is one of the receipts! They did a partial refund which I did not even ask for (as I never got my 3rd wrap).

Yallah Habibi is truly a hidden gem for Middle Eastern food in the SF Valley and has quickly become…read moreour go to lunch spot. Tucked inside a commercial building with multi kitchens, it's best to order ahead for pick up. The first time a coworker brought it back to the office, the aroma alone stopped people in their tracks. Within days, everyone was asking, "Where is that from?" Now our whole SF Valley office orders from here once or twice a week and we've been spreading the word to family and friends too! My personal favorite is the chicken thigh kabob lunch special: incredibly tender, juicy, and very well seasoned and marinated every time. I pair it with rice pilaf, hummus, a Greek salad, pita bread, pickled veggies, and their garlic spread... which deserves its own shout out. This garlic spread is everything! Beyond the food, William, the owner, brings such a kind and genuine spirit. You can feel the passion and care he and his team put into every dish, and it truly translates into the food. That's why when we recently catered lunch for a work meeting, Yallah Habibi was the only choice. William and his team went above and beyond: generous portions, incredible flavors, and nonstop praise from everyone (including coworkers from other offices who said they'd gladly drive over 100 miles to eat this food again). The catering spread consisted of humus and perfectly seasoned chicken to rice pilaf, house salad, BBQ tomatoes and jalapeños, garlic spread, pickled veggies, and plenty of pita; was outstanding. And dessert sealed the deal: flaky, sweet baklava and soft alfajores filled with dulce de leche, perfect with coffee or tea. We truly can't rave enough about Yallah Habibi. Order at your own risk - you will get hooked and find yourself coming back more often than you planned.

Tried their chicken thigh and shish kebab lunch specials. I was not impressed with their chicken…read morethigh. Chicken thigh is my thing and I have had way better at several other places like Original Kabob Factory in Glendale. This would not be a 4 star review if that is all I got. Notice how different places spell it like Kabob or kebab? The star here is the shish kebab. That was really good. I would stick to that going forward. If I only got that, it would be 5 stars. This is located in a ghost kitchen. Service was great. I called in my order and it was ready when I arrived. Definitely check them out.

This place has been here for a very long time. I used to come here often, but then I stopped, but…read moreI only stopped because it's just not really on my radar of places to go to eat, as it just blends away into the valley with so many other dining offerings. The staff is always amazing and attentive here. I've never left here feeling the same as when I came in, instead, I am always leaving here happier, that's what good service is about! Anyway, give them a try. It is definitely worth it. Great service, great food. Always clean and fast.

I don't know if they've changed management, but things are different and not in a good way. Some of…read morethe recipes have changed. They're not necessarily worse, just different. And the interior is changed. No more outside seating. The reason I won't be returning, however, is that I was given spoiled food. I've been coming here for a long time and have never had this issue before. The tabbouleh I was given was clearly spoiled. Instead of its usual fresh green color, it was yellow and had a horrific smell. It was obviously well past its shelf life. As someone who loves tabbouleh, this was especially disappointing because this place used to make a great one.