I gave Shishi Lounge another chance because they're open earlier than most hookah spots and the experience was a complete mess. I came in at one and tried to order lunch with my hookah, but was told the chef wasn't in until two. At two I tried to order food, but he still wasn't there. I ordered orange and pineapple hookah, but that's not what I got. It tasted like a low quality, general blend that burned quickly. The staff rarely checks up on you and they treat the place as their personal lounge for the World Cup more than a job. Shishi Lounge lures customers in without ever intending to deliver quality service. It's a pathetic excuse for a hookah lounge. read more

Shishi - "Lunch" Menu 10AM-4PM but no chef at 1PM - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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$20 FOR HOOKAH! Amazing spot for not only dinner and nighttime vibes but during the day for lunch, they are now open! Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays they have a DJ, and entertainment, such as belly dancers and fire tossers. They have amazing desserts as well from cheesecake to tiramisu to chocolate cake. The chocolate cake is actually my favorite! It has great flavor. I came here with my friends for lunch and we got this huge $70 platter that is as big as my kitchen table at home. That salmon, chicken, wings, onion rings, lamb, kebab, koobideh, chicken, pita, hummus, Greek yogurt, cucumber, salad, pomegranate yogurt , and so much more! I can't believe this is only $70. The servers are super nice and the host and the owner are amazing. They are very helpful and there was a lot of great signature designs here. They have sports TV and a bar too! You don't wanna miss checking out the spot with friends or family. read more

Shishi - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dark, cozy atmosphere with great hookah and amazing Mediterranean food. The pita and hummus appetizer is a must -- fresh, warm, and full of flavor. Overall, the vibe is really nice, but the service slowed down significantly after 10 PM. I ended up waiting about an hour just for water, which took away from the experience since I hate to wait. read more

Shishi - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had an amazing evening out with the girls! Amazing decision food, very attentive service read more

Shishi - Combo Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was really excited to go here to catch up with a friend. Ordered food and everything along with hookah. While eating I was looking across the table to the other seating area and saw something moving and then when I paid closer attention it was a mouse. Told the workers and they said they'll let someone know. We got up paid n left. Would not recommend going there till they fix this issue read more

I had my birthday and everything was absolutely amazing! I had about 40 guests, and the management was so professional. The DJ was fantastic, the servers were super nice, the food was delicious, and the dancers were incredible. Thank you so much, Veronika and Mohammed, for making everything perfect. A special thanks to Randy, the videographer so professional and talented. I truly appreciate everything and highly recommend your team! read more

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We celebrated a birthday at Shishi Lounge and everything was amazing! The vibe, music, and service were perfect. The staff were so friendly and made our night really special. Highly recommend for celebrations! read more

On March 13th, my group of six went to Shishi lounge. We ordered some appetizers and both regular and alcoholic drinks. After a bit, a waiter came over and said we'd be charged a hundred bucks if we used our own drinks. We told them we didn't bring any, but they insisted they saw us using our own. We were so mad, we asked them to show us the footage since the camera was right there, but they refused. After all that disrespect, we decided to leave without even finishing our food or drinks. But they still charged us full price. I called them and demanded the footage or my money back. The manager promised a refund, but after many calls, I haven't seen it. On my last call, the manager told me to come get cash, but I refused since I don't want to drive all that way just because they won't refund my original payment method. Such unprofessional management. Not recommended at all. read more

I came here last weekend with my friends for the first time in months and the place felt brand new. The food tasted better and the place looked completely different -- they added a lot of stuff to their menu too. The new manager is very friendly, he came to introduce himself to our table and ask if we are enjoying our experience. It is obvious they care about their clients, and we will definitely be coming back more often! read more

One of the best place, let's shout out for Ramin and karim for best service .it's one of the friendly and welcoming place, they pack the best and smooth hookah ,like no one else can pack. Thank you read more

Shishi - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place used to be smaller and downstairs, but has moved upstairs and expanded in the age of the pandemic. It's a hookah place with food options and no liquor. I came in with a group and we had a great time. We ordered falafels, fries, and something else small to share. The hookah enthusiasts among us enjoyed the hookah. I highly recommend the mint tea here! They give you a rock sugar stick to mix in, which I loved. The lounge is in a very tiny plaza with impossible downstairs parking. You can also park on the street. read more

This Hookah lounge screams ambience, great service and impeccable food! Ive never had falafel this amazing before! It's to die for! Thank you to the manager Farzad for welcoming us with great hospitality and great energy! He is amazing! Would definitely recommend and come again! read more

Shishi is one of my favorite spots in the valley! The decor is beautiful, the food is always fresh and delicious, and the music is on point. I went with my friends to celebrate a special occasion and we had the best time. Highly recommend read more

Shishi - Vibes, music, food, and service is 10/10 - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is good, but whoever is the manager sucks! We came for a birthday dinner & hookah with party of 8ppl. We wanted to dance and we got up like 3 times and every-time we would be in the dance floor the manager/workers would come and tell us to be seated or they would all of a sudden stop the music. The vibe was off not like a party/lit vibe. Bunch of elder Armenian ppl wanted to play their own music and dance. It felt like it was a personal spot for Armenians. I love Armenian ppl but when you go out you want to listen to diverse music and be able to have fun. read more

Beautiful experience! I had a great time. Hookah, food, service etc. was fantastic. Will be back!

Our experience at Shishi Hookah was okay. The vibe was decent and the staff was polite. The hookah was average, and while the space was nice, it didn't feel as lively as we had hoped. Probably a spot we'd only return to if we were nearby and in the mood, but not something we'd go out of our way for. read more

Last night, we decided to try Shishi Lounge for dinner and tea. We called ahead, and a gentleman took our name for a reservation -- no mention was made of any minimum spend requirement. Upon arrival, the hostess seated us, but then our server informed us of a $60 per person minimum. My brother explained that we had called earlier and weren't informed of this policy. The server then said he would make an "exception" for us, which already made the situation feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. My brother, trying to keep things polite, mentioned that only 2 or 3 of us (out of 5) planned to eat, and the rest would order tea and appetizers. He even asked if we should just leave. The server responded with, "Don't worry, I know my job -- I'll make it work." So we decided to stay. We ordered a soltani, a combo appetizer plate, some drinks, and tea. However, we were charged for a lemon tea we never ordered. At that point, we were too drained to argue over a small charge, so we paid the bill and left after about an hour and a half. As for the food:     *    Appetizers were below average     *    Soltani was just okay -- nothing memorable Overall, our first visit felt uncomfortable, and the lack of transparency, average food quality, and questionable service left a poor impression. You want to spend your money at places where your business is appreciated and you're treated with respect and served quality food. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case here. I doubt any of us will be returning. read more

Such a vibe, been here twice now. Obsessed. Staff is friendly and attentive, decor and ambience is on point. Private, large and cozy areas with personal fire pits. Very well done. Party room looks fantastic as well . read more

Hands down the best service I've ever had at a hookah lounge! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome and took care of every detail. ( Karim and Ramin ) They checked in often, changed the coals without us even asking, and made the best hookah, the hookah was smooth, flavorful, and perfectly packed. read more

Shishi - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends & I went to Shi Shi Lounge for the very first time & we had a blast! The food was delish. Service was great! The vibe & ambiance was awesome. &&& we looked HOT, ofc read more

Great music and amazing food! I went with a bunch of my girlfriends and we had a fabulous time! I will be back again and definitely will recommend. read more

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They create an unforgettable night with their wonderful food and hookah. Worth to try. read more

Shishi - They create an unforgettable night with their wonderful food and hookah.An unforgettable night in shi shi. I would recommend it to everyone. - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My girls and I had the best time!!! Fast service, great entertainment and delicious food! Will definitely be back read more

Shishi - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is an extremely overrated place that charges prices like they're a Hollywood hotspot. The service is painfully slow. It took them over 2 hours to bring our first drink and food!!! It was a struggle to catch the waitress's attention. After 30 minutes of being seated she finally came over to take our order- But it still took another 2 hours to get anything. They have dancers that come out periodically and if we had at least been served our drinks maybe we would enjoy the entertainment. Food was just okay and the hookah is whatever. $80 for hookah, no thanks. Will never return read more

been coming here for a while n the past few months everything honestly got way better. service feels more professional now but still chill

Just had a party here and had the most amazing service. Very accommodating staff and everyone was so sweet. The manager Farzad helped us out with every special request we had. Amazing persian food, absolutely delicious. All the guests were very happy about everything provided!! read more

Service is so slow, turtle slow, slug slow! We are the only customers and they asked for more time. We complained four times. Ambiance is good. But seating area is too low and uncomfortable. From the entire menu, they just have few items, but they don't let the customers know in advance, very disappointing! They did mention that they were closed for two weeks, and have opened recently. That is no excuse. We waited for a couple of items that we ordered for over 50 min. We were the only customers. They added gratituty of 18%, are you kidding? read more

Shishi - Note the prices, unbelievable - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is amazing! I loved everything..food, drinks & music... I had a really good time with my friends! That's a perfect weekend plan read more

Shishi - Food - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I will definitely return to eat more and smoke hookah when I'm in the valley. The food was delicious.hummus was smooth read more

Babbby pass me the hooka it's an amazing time always @shishi_encino I had a blast here ! Their is 5 service , lovely atmosphere,amazing gorgeous wemon, live performance ‍ amazing variety of hooka amazing delishish mediterranean food that melts in your mouth , very affordable, amazing drinks You will not want to miss this elite experience in Encino reserve ur table now !!!! read more

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We've been coming here as an annual tradition since 2021 and have loved this place! Great food, good hookah, fast service. But last night we went to celebrate my friend's birthday(on a Saturday night) and it was a completely different story. Our food was almost an hour and a half late (we only ordered 3 hummus+pita bread, 1 order of fries, 7 "black" teas, and one hookah for the table) and somehow they ran out of water so we had to buy 45 dollars worth of Fiji water. The fastest thing they brought us was the check, which came out to $250. I don't know what happened but this is definitely not the place we knew. If you're looking for hookah and good vibes on a weekend, please check out other places. read more

This was my go-to spot back in the day (5+ years ago). Prices were good, service was great, and hookah was awesome! That's when they were downstairs and it was more of a Persian vibe. Now that they've moved upstairs, everything has dropped in quality!! Came here on a rainy Wednesday night and there was only one group besides the owner sitting there. We wanted something different our usual spots like Mazar or the Spot but that wasn't the best choice. Hookah 2/5 Ordered blueberry/mint.. didn't taste the blueberry or mint since the start. After less than an hour, all I tasted was burnt tobacco. They had to put the head on a different hookah which made it better but it still sucked!! For $27, after all these years being in business, it's disappointing that they couldn't pack a hookah that would last more than an hour! Service 3/5 Everyone does everything. We didn't know anyone's name and it was hard to call them over at times. After an hour when we let them know the hookah is burnt, the gentleman said that we need to get a refill that's $14. They did bring out a heater as soon as we were seated though which was nice. Ambiance 2.5/5 I loved what they had downstairs.. now, the place is so dark and although I appreciate the lounge seating because it's a lot more chill & comfortable than a traditional table, it just wasn't working for us. They had a line of comedians performing tonight and none of them were that funny. It was all so disorganized & sloppy + they really didn't know their audience... Price 4/5 $27 for a below average hookah. I've had $25 hookah better than this & $35 way better than this! Overall Save your $$ and go to Mazar or the spot where you'll receive excellent, consistent service with great hookah & food! Forgot to mention that as soon as a few more groups showed up, they would just come to our table and grab a menu to give to them without asking or anything! It's not like we were their usual customers to be so comfortable & I find that so unprofessional. read more

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Hookah was terrible and they always complain when we want to sit somewhere don't recommend going there.

Great atmosphere, good, and entertainment!!! I loved the dancers and especially the fire dancers

Nice atmosphere good menu. Food is OK but they try to sell you more food. They have DJ on the weekends not bad to go and have a drink there.

This place is the perfect lounge atmosphere. Very Arabic nights vibe, completely felt like I was in the Dubai desert's. The hookah was very tasty and lasted a long time. Now for the food, I wasn't expecting the food to be as tasty as it was! Salmon was very moist and full of flavor. The chipotle chicken sandwich was very cheesy and fulfilling, and their Greek salad was very juicy. I love a good juicy salad with lots of zesty flavors. Overall this place was awesome. We went for a late lunch around 3 pm so we were the only ones there and it was actually nice. read more

Amazing vibes, food was exceptional! Hookah was great as well! I wouldn't change anything about the food or hookah. The ambiance was great as well. Staff were friendly and welcoming. read more

Shishi - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing hookahs and great entertainment. Very accommodating for our special requests. Good vibes read more

DJ Kan sucks. He doesn't even read the crowd. I always come here for the music. Tonight was awful. Service was even worst than ever. Food was cold and not presentable. Definitely never going back. read more

Asked us to pay $50 minimum per person and if we speak Arabic. Umm .. I felt like it was only for Persians and not for other nationalities!