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.

I'm from the Bay Area, but I was in Canoga Park a couple months ago and found this place…read more It's a hole-in-the-wall that only offers take-out, but I'm glad I got food here rather than drive all the way to Raffi's in Glendale! The chicken koobideh was flavorful and juicy. In fact, it was the juiciest koobideh I've ever had. The price was very reasonable at only around $15 (a steal for LA!). What I appreciated the most is the kind service. I could tell there was a lot of positive energy there. I'll be back whenever I'm in the area. In the meantime, I'm wishing them all the best and much success. Shukriya and merci!

I order from Lemon Zest at least twice a week for lunch, and they never disappoint. Whether I get…read moreone of their plates or a wrap, the food is always fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The BBQ plate is outstanding--the meat is perfectly seasoned, incredibly juicy, and packed with flavor in every bite. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. Their wraps are just as impressive. They're loaded with ingredients, bursting with flavor, and the portions are huge. One wrap is more than enough to leave you full and satisfied. Consistently great food, generous portions, and excellent quality keep me coming back week after week. Lemon Zest has easily become one of my favorite lunch spots. Highly recommended!

Omg! I cannot believe I have never tried this place. I have always seen it when I drive on Reseda…read morebut never gave it a try. The parking situation is tricky if the lot is full because the lot is super narrow and if the restaurant is full you won't find parking in their lot. Their staff is sweet and helpful. I really enjoyed their food! For the amount you pay, you really get a lot of food which is important to consider in this economy. I ended up getting a combo plate of chicken and beef kabob. It was super good! I also really enjoyed their hummus as an appetizer. Overall will definitely be coming back and would recommend this place!

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.

Very good food had them once and had to come back again. Good people they get also get your food…read moreout pretty quick.

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

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.

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.

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.

Food & service are amazing and price is I could say is fair. If we have special occasion lazy to…read morecook we come here. My co worker recommended it. We been coming here for 4 yrs. Love the food here.

I've always enjoyed the food at Malek's but avoid the restaurant because of the parking and parking…read morelot access. It's just difficult, which is a crying shame. Tonight we figured out that DoorDash (or was it GrubHub?) solves that problem! Quick preparation and delivery of absolutely delicious food. I'm very full and very happy.