I've been wanting to try Sababa for a while, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The menu is…read moreset up Chipotle style with a ton of great looking options, so instead of overthinking it I just told the employee to make the Ribeye Bowl the way they thought was best. Great decision. I couldn't even tell you everything that was in it, but every ingredient had a purpose. The tender ribeye, colorful vegetables, pickled toppings, fresh herbs, and creamy sauces created a different combination of flavors and textures in every bite. The Chicken Pita was just as good, packed with juicy, well seasoned chicken, and the extra garlic sauce was so good it ended up on just about everything. The food reflects its Palestinian roots with fresh ingredients and bold, delicious flavors. Service was fast and genuinely friendly, the dining room was clean with a cool modern design, and the whole experience felt polished. It's a little pricey for a casual meal, but the quality made it easy to justify. I'd definitely come back.

Enjoyed our visit here! It was a nice touch for them to offer some sample falafels while we were…read morewaiting in line. It's what swayed me to change my order to the falafel pita! Love all the fresh ingredients they have here. I especially appreciated how they load the pita. They make sure to layer the ingredients in a way that ensures every bite has a little bit of all the ingredients! All the flavors and textures go really well together. By the time I finished the meal, I still wanted more! Overall, a nice healthy spot to grab a bite! Parking lot out front can be a bit tough at peak hours, so be prepared for that.

The place was located a 2-min walk from our hotel, so it was a convenience at first, but after…read moretrying the food out, I will have to come back! Food is well season and hot. They don't skimp on flavors. The sides are pretty good! 5-star for good food and convenience! Free short-term (20-min) parking available, too!

Meh. Service kind of sucked. Process to buy was entirely by smart device. The advertisement for…read morebasic lunch options without fries were not on the device. And even then, the price between those and with fries were absurd (as of this post, $11 for chicken Shawarma on its own, $15 for it with only {small} fries. Most important, food wasn't that good. I bought multiple options (chicken and beef/lamb), and no one who ate thought the food was particularly good. Would have legitimately skipped this place if I knew it was this basic.

The chicken kebab was so juicy. I loved the quality of my meal. The staff were really nice and it…read morewas great service. Love the cute green chairs.

I absolutely love the food here--it's always delicious. However, today I ordered the chicken…read moreshawarma wrap during the buy-one-get-one-free promotion, and the free wrap was extremely disappointing. It was mostly pita bread with very little chicken inside. After just a couple of bites, it was practically flat because there was barely any filling. It honestly felt like I paid for air. If you're going to offer a promotion, the quality and portion size should be consistent with the regular item. The food is fantastic, which is why this experience was so disappointing. I hope this was just an isolated incident and not how promotional orders are normally prepared.

I worked in downtown and this was walking distance to my office, so my coworkers and I would come…read morehere at least once a month since it was in our rotation! Food: 10/10! I can never finish their plates as the portions are huge, but it's always so good! My favorite thing to get is the hummus & fried chicken plate! The flavors pair well with each other and even when I would take it home, I would just air fry the chicken and heat up everything else, besides the hummus. Service: 10/10! Employees taking our orders always had a great attitude and was always just so kind. Our food would come out pretty quick, which was great since we had an hour lunch break. Ambiance: 10/10! Such a cool ambiance inside, but small seating area. Also outdoor seating is an option. I don't work in downtown anymore, but I would definitely come back with friends to this place!

Excellent meal at Dune. My partner and I got the falafel and hummus plate to share, and somehow…read moreleft completely full, which already tells you everything you need to know about the portions. But the real headline here: the falafel is moist, y'all. I do not say that lightly. Crispy on the outside, tender and actually flavorful on the inside, no dry crumbs in sight. The hummus is smooth, clean, and lets the ingredients speak for themselves. Nothing overcomplicated, just really good execution across the board.

Well, to start off, I must admit I drove by this place about 10 times before I finally went in. All…read morethose times, I never saw people inside. Which I understand why. I finally went in today and sadly, was not only disappointed, my fantasy of Falafel King was destroyed forever. I know Benito used to work for Falafel King, but this place is nothing like it. The service was horrible. The guy behind the little counter was not nice at all. In fact he was rude. And didn't like if you asked him questions. But that aside, sitting in this little tiny restaurant was not a good feeling. We were the only ones there. They have a seating area outside, I'm guessing for overflow - yet, the table and chairs were right there in the middle of the restaurant. Piled up. They didn't even bother to take it outside. Put all that aside - we get to the food. One of the best things Falafel King has were the "chips", which were battered slices of potatoes that were deep fried. These were slices of potato, they were potato chips. Thin. No "meat" on them, if you know what I mean. And sadly, they were fried either early this morning or last night. Terrible, cold, hard, no taste - not even salt. We move on the falafel - which tasted good. The taste of the falafel itself was good, but the oil dripping down my hand an face was not. I blame that on the oil not being hot enough when he put the falafel into the oil. Next, the actual shwarma is not really shwarma (like you all know it). There was no revolving slab of meat where the fat melts into the meat and makes it so so special. No. This was a little baggy of already cooked meat with no spices on it thrown on the plancha and heated up. Hard and tasteless. Very disappointing. I picked it out of my pita and ate the salad with tehina and spicy eggplant (which WAS tasty). The pita is also a thin hard pita - not the nice fluffy type. I didn't finish my food, and my friend didn't finish the food, as you can see in the pictures. Sorry to give it a 1 - but to say you have ANY connection to "Falafel King" is a disgrace. Sorry if I sound brutal. I tell it like it is.

I really love everything about the restaurant. The food is delicious, I just ordered the chicken…read morekabob plate and it was so good. The falafels and humus is authentic and perfect. Super nice staff, very friendly and kind. Great little spot.

Dune has been on my "to try" list for a while. What a gem! The food was SO GOOD…read more We arrived around 7 on a Saturday night. The darling patio was pretty full but we had a very short wait. Out server Emily was a delight. So friendly and accommodating (and thanks again for the Baklava!) We had the lamb shwarma plate and the fried chicken plate, both with hummus. Also a side of the Za'atar/sumac fries. Fries came out first PIPING hot, crispy, seasoned perfectly nom nom. The entrees quickly followed. The lamb was so tender and juicy and bursting with flavor. And the fried chicken was AMAZING. Shwarma that is breaded with an amazing mixture and fried. Genius! The plates also came with hummus topped with whole chickpeas (YUM), dilled rice, a cabbage salad and other greens, grilled pita bread, olives and my personal favorite, pickled radishes. Many reviews describe them as beets (which I also love) but these are radishes and they pair so well with the rich meat. An umami bomb! Portions HUGE (we have a full meal waiting in the fridge) and prices very reasonable. Patio is a very fun hang with pretty lights. My only knock is on the chairs which are not exactly "comfy." But that's a trivial issue. Service was attentive and staff so friendly and helpful. I can't remember Emily's colleague's name but shout out to her and her Rasputin's shirt (yay Berkeley vibes.) She was great. We will definitely be back at Dune soon!

Been passing by Dune for a while and finally decided to try it…read more Parking was a bit of a struggle. Could be because it was Sunday and there was a Farmers Market nearby, but still something to consider. We ordered the Lamb Plate ($26). Portion was solid and the plate is actually pretty interesting -- lots of different sides (flatbread, greens, olives, pickled turnips, etc.), so it doesn't feel boring. That said, the lamb itself was just a few small pieces and it was ground. I would've preferred more actual meat Tried the rosemary lemonade too, but didn't really taste any rosemary. Just a regular lemonade, slightly sweet and sour. Also you pay upfront right after ordering. We sat outside on a small patio facing Glendale Blvd. It's a tight space, and at one point someone from the street was walking around nearby talking to themselves, which made the experience a bit less comfortable. Staff was friendly and service was quick though, no issues there. Also, no public restroom, so keep that in mind. Overall, not bad. I was hungry, so I finished everything pretty fast, but it didn't really stand out enough for me to make a special trip again.

Best shawarma middle eastern food in west LA you have to try come check it out if you love food…read morelike this

great authentic shawarma amazing fries. Service is good too and the condiments are great as well,read more

Love love love this spot. I've dined in numerous times and also ordered delivery from here…read more The food is always shockingly delicious! Each individual item is great on its own but the combination of flavors is what really takes it over the top for me. I usually get the kefta plate, but decided to try the shewarma this time and it was great. Boyfriend loved his salmon plate and insisted we come back :) We also tried the cinnamon halva shakes (not pictured) which were interesting, but not what either of us expected. Very creamy and not too sweet, with the tahini flavor overpowering the cinnamon. The ambiance of this spot is great - love the intimate patio area with string lights. There was a fire going in the stove too which was super cozy. One of my go to classy-casual spots!

Overall food was good. I ordered Postmates so I can't rate the service. My only complaint was that…read moreI requested no salad and they included it regardless. I just think restaurants need to be more careful because of the parasite that is spreading even though, I realize that right now the incident rate is very low. Pargiyot chicken - 5 Very tasty. Especially liked the grilled onions and roasted chilis. Initially I was a little disappointed there wasn't any chicken kebabs on the menu but pargiyot was a bunch better option! Mejadra rice - 4 Hummus - 4 Great. Just wish there would've been more Pita bread - 4 Just wanted to mention it separately because it was thicker than normal. I liked it but it was more filling than I expected. Baklava - 4 Flavor was really good. But it was served in too small of a dish such that it had to be crammed into it. It was a little awkward getting it out and eating it. But I managed.