Outstanding. One of the most interesting menus I've ever seen. Mediterranean food with interesting twists (i.e., balela with MASHED chickpeas), a comfortable and calm atmosphere and really exceptional service. Owners, Eli and Stephanie were on site and clearly want to please. Highly recommend. read more

Saw this place while driving home and couldn't wait for it to open. Ordered for pickup there for the first time a few days ago and wasn't disappointed. Food is very tasty and they definitely use quality ingredients. Can't wait for them to really open fully to the public and eat there. Will be back again! read more

Beside the nice atmosphere and the warm welcome, Do yourself a favor and get the falafel wrap!

I'm Lebanese and I've had trouble finding decent Lebanese food until I stumbled upon this establishment last night. Everything was exceptional we'll be back :( read more

Excellent space, food, and staff! We were promptly greeted and received excellent service during our visit. Highly recommend the falafel wrap! read more

How fun to experience new foods and flavors at this delightful restaurant. I was taken here for a birthday celebration yesterday, and was treated to a delicious lunch. We were seated at a table with a garden vibe; pretty red flowers bordering the window. We loved engaging with the owners, who guided us in selecting our courses. Thank you for opening my eyes (and stomach) to a new cuisine. read more

The food I got was decent. The service was horrible. The person who helped me hinted to me not being able to afford the plate that I wanted. Then when I explained that I wanted it because it came with certain sauces and sides she told me she would not give them to me. I showed her on the menu where it said that the combo plate came with, garlic, tahini, etc she told me the menu was wrong and she would have to charge me extra. I did ask for a substitute due to allergies and I think this is why she didn't want to give me the rest of the dish. She also assumed I didn't understand the cuisine literally telling me, " I don't think you know what that is" citing a kabob. Kabob? Yes ma'am I'm very aware and that's what I want. It was honestly a terrible experience. From being allergy shamed, to assuming I was ignorant, to blatantly lying about what a dish came with. I'm hoping this was just a one-off and she was having a bad day. But the behavior seemed specific. But again, the one kabob I did have was decent. So, as with everything in life, you have my experience and you have yours. Hopefully yours is better. read more

great intimate feeling and they were able to serve 6 people fast. the wraps are so good!

Wow! We really enjoyed this restaurant. I went with my husband and two year old and it was sublime. I called ahead of time to check if they had a high chair and thankfully they did! It made it really easy for my toddler to feel comfortable and secure. It's street parking but we didn't have a hard time looking for a spot. The atmosphere felt modern, friendly, and intriguing -- it's also a concept store, so a ton of really cool merchandise and artworks. You'e welcomed with delicious baked goods next to the cashier and a warm smile from staff. Ordering was easy, and seating was plentiful. The food -- wow! We got the tabouli, chicken shawarma entree, beef fries bowl, and a side of babaganoush. Oh and Rosewater! The food tasted fresh, homey, and intentional. And that rosewater was amazing! We shared but next time we'll get two! The owners said hi to us and they are so sweet!! We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely come back for more! We can't wait to try other things in the menu like the green bean stew!! We bought dessert to take home with us, can't wait to devour them!! read more

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Fantastic food - delicious hummus and baba ghanoush, super fresh and flavourful salads. Excellent meat dishes too. And the homemade garlic sauce for the shawarma was excellent. We went for a work lunch and ate family style for 7 people at a great price. Friendly service, nice vibe. Definitely going back to check it out for dinner. read more

My best friend and I stopped at this restaurant on a whim, and it's one of the best decisions I ever made. The venue is stunning and the owner is an absolute gem. He was kind and made me a dish not even on the menu. Everything we ate was delectable! Please frequent this place!! read more

Thanks to the staff for being understanding. I'm sorry for making you guys waste $10 worth of food due to no fault of your own. 5 stars for being understanding and kind. read more

I use Yelp in every city I visit and it has not let me down. This restaurant was in walking distance from our condo and at first take not the prettiest area. Once we stepped inside we were treated like old friends. The people I believe to be the owners came out and greeted us and let us know that even though it was 6:30p and empty things were going to pick up. Well they weren't wrong about 30 minutes later the place was hopping. The food was fantastic and the service was over the top. I highly recommend- I may even be going back before I head back east. read more

Sumac was a pleasant surprise! I highly recommend it if you're looking for a delicious Mediterranean Cuisine with a Lebanese twist to it. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the founders named Eli and his service was amazing and kind. The Ambiance was also very trendy and pretty. I legitimately recommend coming here. I personally got the beer shawarma with a side of babaganush read more

Beautiful place Amazing food the owner is really friendly and a nice man, definitely coming back .

Never a disappointment, always excellent food. Fresh, fresh , fresh food. My daughter introduce to this excellent place.

I honestly do not know where to begin with this place! I have been out and about to many restaurants in SoCal, but this place is really at the top of my list! The food is exceptionally fresh and clean, and the quantity-price ratio is absolutely on point. The ambiance in this place is so calming yet vibrant and the service is out of this world. The staff and owner are so friendly and only care about you enjoying your food and time there. They have a mix of vegan, vegetarian and normal options to pick from that made it so easy for the group to choose what they like without any limits. I highly recommend their beef shawarma platter or the vegan falafel wrap! This place is an absolute hit and must-try! Trust me you won't regret it. read more

I came the other night with friends. Girl at counter was rude. I asked for the bathroom code while my friend was ordering and she gave me the dirtiest look. Maybe because we came at 810 even though they close at 9pm. Still not 5 minutes before closing. She got our order wrong. Food is overpriced for dry ground meat. Their kafta is ridiculous in bad way. To top it off, I was hesitant to write this but viewing owners reply to my friends, he/she only cares about themselves and does not understand consumers side. Replied come back when they are there. Why would we ever go back and pay that again for the terrible food and service? Also if you're not there shouldn't the restaurant be consistent and taste the same regardless if you're there or not? read more

As my partner and I were scrolling through Yelp tonight to find a sit down restaurant to eat. We came across this wonderful corner Mediterranean food cuisine restaurant. The Service was great, they took our orders and within a small amount of time we got our delicious Shwarmas and Greek Salads. We especially loved the Loaded Beef Shwarma fries. We recommend this place for a great tasty good night. read more

Delicious food and such friendly Managment! Will definitely be coming back again soon!

Horrible food and service! The falafel was awful and they waiter was super rude. Don't believe these reviews.

The food here is fantastic, high quality, flavorful! Beyond that, the manager is so kind! I'm a single mom, I barely get to eat and I placed an order. Something very small was missing and I called to ask if it was my mistake or theres just because i thought I'd know for the next order now to fix it. The manager drove to my apartment and brought it to me along with some dessert as an apology. It was truly above and beyond. I recommend this place 10x over. read more

Great food and customer service! The quality of the meat and flavor of the beef shawarma and beef kafta was exceptional. The owner is super friendly and passionate about their food. I highly recommend dropping in. They have a large variety of fresh homemade items. read more

I had a group of 11 over for a business dinner in my yard and decided to order from Sumac instead of cooking. It was a home-run. I coordinated the menu with Eli -- and because I wanted people to try different versions of the wrap sandwiches, he cut them in half for me, and they were also nicely wrapped in paper and labeled. People loved the food, and we added to the buffet table hummus, cucumber yogurt salad, baba ghannouj, fried potato cubes and fattoush salad with the amazing pita bread crumbs! It was a huge hit and I was grateful to have a little bit left for the next day! read more

Service is good but the chicken swarma falls apart when you eat it. The pita is too thin and doesn't hold the sauce in.

Cool interior, amazing food!! Falafel was amazing, crispy potato cubes were so flavorful! Especially I liked the texture the most! read more

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Very fresh and delicious food! The falafel is homemade (and is huge). The salad that comes with it is so good. Excellent service. Also well priced. We will definitely come back when we are in the area. read more

I loved my Shawarma Sandwich! Great place. You can tell they cate about the quality of the food they make. I will definitely be back.

This place is incredible. Please stop by, bring your friends. The owner Eli is welcoming and warm. He is a trained chef and has done private cheffing so the food is AMAZING. They have their own home made spreads, dried fruits and handmade jewelry and candles along the side of the wall that they sell as well! I had their lentil soup as my main course and it reminded me of my childhood in Turkey. I also had their brownie tahini for dessert and it was melt in your mouth good. Me and my friend have become fast regulars and will be driving from La Habra to eat here! read more

The food was great and was the most authentic Mediterranean food in LA! The ambiance was also very welcoming, and the owner, Eli was very sweet and generous. Highly recommend! read more

Was a great first pick up! Gave the falafel entrée and potato cubes (batata 7arra) a try and wasn't disappointed at all! The entrée came with fattoush which was also great! read more

The food was good and the staff is really friendly. I liked that you can purchase a jar of the pickled turnips as well.

Been to this spot 3 times in the last 3 weeks and will be back soon. If you are looking for authentic Lebanese food this is it, including the bomb Man'oushe. I tried a ton of items off the menu and all have been really tasty. The Man'oushe you can ask for it more doughy or crispier depending on your preference. The baba is roasted goodness. Usually not a fan of falafel in the US, this one is on point, and when you bust 'em open you can see all the bean textures in there. Baklava was super fresh and airy. Casual dining, excellent service!!! Eli (the owner) is very welcoming and receptive to any feedback, so if you have something on your mind hit him up. read more

This restaurant is typical Lebanese food. Everything we tried tasted so good and the owners are very friendly. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend this place. read more

Service was amazing and owners are extremely friendly! Food was incredibly fresh and everything was made in house. Best Mediterranean food in the area by far. read more

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Very nice atmosphere, great vibes, my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in LA with the friendliest hospitality

5 stars for Food + for Service! Stephanie and Eli are really kind, and obviously put a ton of work into the food that they serve. I was a stranger off the street, randomly in town, and we ended up having a conversation about finding great employees, and all the fun things that go into hiring someone. The food was really really really really good and super fresh. I got to have both the chicken and kafka and they were cooked to perfection. I slathered some of the garlic sauce on top (it's potent in all the right ways). The baba ghanouj was really tasty too! They have a variety of dips for sale, and after tasting approximately 2 bites of my salad, (which unexpectedly was my favorite part) I asked if they sold the dressing, which has pomegranate vinegar in it and is AMAZING! If (when) I go back I'm absolutely going to get more of the dips and sauces because it's SO good! read more

Plates are too small compared to what they charge for them. We ordered 4 dishes and none of them tasted anything to write home about.

It was an unexpected pleasure to discover this terrific Mediterranean restaurant on Highland (parked around the corner). Friendly and comfortable (well lit and not noisy) and the menu is full of creative and unusual as well as familiar middle eastern dishes - all done beautifully. This was the first of many visits! read more

Doesn't taste like Mediterranean food and the photos are far different from what you get. Over priced and lacks depth.