The owner is always there. He's a hunter. He's was a friend of my father's and one of the kindest…read morehumans ever. My father has left this world but every time I come here I remember him loving this place. His favorite was the lamb shank. He would usually order two portions. One to take home. The grilled fish is excellent. Kabobs are of the highest quality. If you haven't been definitely try their lunch specials. The staff are very polite and servings are large. The smells are always delicious.

I have been going to Shamshiri in Nortridge for decades, to savor their mouthwatering Persian…read moreselections. My favorites are their kabobs and different modifications (think sour berries) of generous amounts of basmati rice that accompany their entrees. The Mast O' Mooseer (yoghurt with shallots) is another of my must haves. Generally, I always get the koobideh kabob to go, but this time, I was in the mood to sit down and have some chunks of meat. I chose the Shish Kabob, which is advertised as grilled filet mignon pieces. The restaurant prepares it medium well and past experience revealed it to be dry and tough. So I asked for it medium rare, for the first time. The dish that came to my table had marvelous optics. The beef was well charred, had an intoxicating aroma and well distributed coloring amongst the seven generous pieces. But there were a few problems. For one, I could not comfortably cut into the beef without using excess force, and shredding it. I asked for a sharper (steak) knife and was told that was all they had. While the meat was juicy, it was extremely chewy. I even questioned whether it was filet mignon, because it did not look and behave like it. I was told it was. If that was the case, could it have been a bad cut? This substantiates why I am leery about ordering meat pieces. Amongst the other items, the thick creamy yoghurt did not disappoint. Same with the grilled onion and tomato. The saffron rice is always fluffy and abundant. The green salad was crisp and refreshing. Take home message? Looks like I will have to skip the Shish Kabob and stick only with the koobideh, if I am ever in the mood for skewered grilled beef.

Wow, I just happened to stumble upon this place after my child's dentist appointment across the…read morewalkway. I had the Chicken Shawarma Wrap and it was so delicious. The spicy sauce was so flavorful and yummy as well, not too spicy at all. I would come back here 1000% just for this amazing shawarma (maybe I'll try something new as well), even though the parking situation is pretty bad.

This is our new go to spot for kabob in the valley. Everything is super fresh, meat is always juicy…read moreand we've never had a bad meal here. Portion sizes are great for the price, rice is always tender and really good. So far we've gotten almost every variation of kebab here and they've all been great. I do appreciate that they also have chicken tenders and fries on the menu if you have kids who won't eat middle eastern. The chicken tenders seem like they are not food service stuff, but likely fresh which I am stoked to see.

This meal was so life-changing I had to hop back on yelp to tell everyone. Firstly, the interior is…read morewell-decorated and spacious and the ambiance is excellent and our server said that the menu is part Persian inspired. Most importantly, the food was the greatest ever. My family would have been fine with just the baba ganoush and roasted eggplant-- it was hearty and creamy and garlicky, everything I have ever wanted in a dish. But of course, we ordered the super combo due to our hubris and paid the price (we took a bunch of boxes). They are not kidding when they say the Super Combo feeds 4-5, they must be talking about 4-5 men in their early 20s because it was way too much for us. Assuming you eat all the salad and rice and the bed if bread the meat is served on, I can imagine this feeding more than 5 people. It is truly the most value item on the menu, should you have the personnel to take it on. Highly recommended for anyone who likes mediterranean food! Try the baba ganoush and roasted eggplant!!

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!

Easily Top 3 when it comes to authentic persian flavors and authentic kabob!…read more a chicken and beef kabob usually goes for $15-28 depending on the spot for $20 is a reasonable price for the amount of food you are getting the ambience of the restaurant truly gives it a very authentic experience. 10/10 I will be a regular. the restaurant is run by an older gentleman so food took about 15-20 minutes but it was worth the wait. would go here again.

Very rude owner,very poor service,!!! Do NOT waist your…read moremoney in this place, The owner is about to fight with you as soon as you walk in,!!!! You clearly can see his rude attitude..!!!! Also the food is NOT fresh at all, you can easily tell, It will be your horrible experience if you go to this place, And he charges you very over priced,!!!! I wouldn't spend a dime here again,

I'm barely commenting on this restaurant. I've been so busy running around and I finally have a…read moremoment to review my experience. About 2-3 weeks ago, I took my daughter and my hubby here. I was a slight bit off but not sick. I did want something light so the order went as follows: Pickled veggies, hummus, Armenian salad, moutabel. My daughter had chicken and beef plate with hummus and yogurt cucumber. She received pita too. My hubby got oven roasted pork ribs, and a bowl of lentil soup. First - the food was all amazing! Fresh. The serving dishes were nice and different making the meal so attractive. We all shared bites of each others food and enjoyed knowing that the next we come we know again what we want. Service was lovely and we met George and his family, who were so very nice and welcoming. To have dinner at a family establishment is heart felt and nostalgic, because I grew up in a restaurant environment. George's mother in law came over to us and gave us fresh made cookie biscuits to try as dessert. We couldn't stop thanking them for the entire dining experience. It's a mom and pop shop. A hole in the wall. Some of the best places, you all know, are small. I liked this place a lot. And I'm planning on going there again soon. :) thank you George and family for delicious food and making us feel like family.

Tried Sweet Home per recommendation from a friend who works nearby. They had lots of space as it…read morewasn't busy on a weekday for lunch. The food was indeed homey and delicious, and the most interesting part was when they set up the charcoal grill just outside the restaurant, allowing us to savor the food as it was being prepared! They also do catering which I suppose makes them a great option for businesses and residential customers alike. Think high quality food and an easygoing, no nonsense service.

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.

Our favorite spot for Mediterranean/Lebanese food. Soulful, fresh food and preparation, and great…read morecrew. I picked up a to-go order, and upon returning home, found one item was missing and called them. They sent someone over to deliver it ASAP. That demonstrates a commitment to customer service and caring and it shows. Highly recommended!

Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but I do not understand all the rave reviews this place is…read moregetting. I ordered a felafel sandwich in a pita, with a side of hummus. I prefer pita sandwiches that are cut open and stuffed, rather than rolled up like a burrito the way they do here; the latter compresses everything together into a mush and can drip the contents out the back end, which is exactly what happened when I tried eating this one. This would matter less if the felafel were really good, but these were almost completely tasteless and mushy, no nice crisp exterior. In fact, they were falling apart as I was eating. The hummus was okay. Not bad, but nothing special. And the pita bread they included with it was cold, not warm and fresh. Maybe there are other items on the menu that justify the five star reviews. But the felafel and hummus certainly do not, and I'm not sure I'd want to experiment further.