Tel Aviv Authentic Chef Kitchen is such a comforting spot, especially before Shabbat. I always enjoy walking in and seeing all the fresh kosher food, salads, prepared dishes, challah sandwiches, and hot meals ready to go. Everything tastes homemade and full of flavor. The place has that authentic Israeli/Mediterranean feel where you instantly want to order way more than you planned. Perfect for stocking up on delicious Shabbat food without having to spend the entire day cooking. Also just love the community atmosphere here. Definitely one of my favorite kosher spots on Ventura Blvd. read more

My favorite kind of food always delicious We get our food from Tel Aviv for Shabbat dinners highly recommended full of flavour thank you Tel Aviv for your Service read more

My rating is 4.6. This is one the best self service restaurant in the town. No doubt. I'm not Jew so, I was not familiar with their restaurant until I got there. Oofff. Affordable rate. Delicious food. Great sides. Very generous. Ambience and place is not fancy and always busy. They don't even charge tip. If you like ground beef, try their house kabob plates with all the delicious sides. You can make it sandwich as well. If you like white meat, order chicken steak or schnitzel plates. If you like meat, Ribeye plate and much more choices. Tel Aviv at Encino is one of my favorite places to eat. Thumbs up for the owner. Please be advised, there are other Tel aviv restaurants with the same owner but different food. I'm talking about the Encino one. read more

I just went to pick up an order of 2 halah breads schnitzel and 1 plate of rice and meat balls. The cashier pack everything in 1 plastic bag, said Shabbat shalom and thank you . I drove back to my office to eat with my coworkers. When I got to the office I opened the bag and see only the 2 schnitzel order , the meat ball dish wasn't there. I call to ask ether for a refund or for them to send it in Uber (it's 20 min drive from my location). The lady over the phone blame me that I didn't pick it up and it's there waiting for me on the counter. (and again it was all packed and sealed in a bag that can easily contain 5 different dishes, and the same guy that made the schnitzel is the guy that pack the meet balls dis Poor customer service, I will never order from them again. And by the way, I'm Israeli. read more

Tel Aviv Authentic Chef Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Encino, California

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I am a fan of the Tel Aviv restaurants, but this one should be judged on an entirely different level, as while it is under the "Tel Aviv" umbrella, there is a huge distinction this location has as their "Authentic Chef Kitchen." Simply put, this location is really a stand-restaurant, a mom and pops if you will, with their own menu and nothing like a chain restaurant. The kitchen is in the back, and there is a small counter inside the Super Sal Market, but it's really as if you are eating in father and daughter (David and Maytal) combo's home, as they serve you a rotating (with some everyday mainstays) variety of authentic Israeli food, specifically Mizrahi/Sephardic specialties. I have to be careful what I buy here because my Iraqi mother-in-law can get very jealous, but she even loves their food. My sabra wife sends me here a couple times a week to get that homemade (as in it's not only yummy, but it reminds her of home). My baby daughter scoops the "Israeli" couscous (they have excellent traditional couscous as well) with her hands right into her mouth. Their variety of soups is as good for the soul as it is for the body, all healthy and delicious. Their Falafel? I don't think it's the same as the other locations, because truthfully, I'm not crazy about Tel Aviv falafel but I really like it here. Their Schnitzel? Again, blows away the other locations, in fact, it's the best schnitzel in town, and by that I'm including Dr. Sandwich in the Fairfax District....and here you don't have to wait until shabbat to get Dr. Sandwich's famed schnitzel on challah, at Tel Aviv Authentic Kitchen you can choose the fluffy, doughy, golden goodness of the challah schnitzel sandwich every day. Now, I'm trying to work on my figure, as they say, so I can't be eating that heavenly sandwich every day, so today I mixed it up and got the grilled chicken thighs in a pita. Also fantastic. Their meatballs? also fantastic. And while it's not remotely Israeli, they make a penne marinara that's better than most of the Italian restaurants in Los Angeles, too. I'm not joking. I call them just to request that. In closing, I can go on about the food, the authentic dishes, the grilled vegetables, all the ways they do potatoes, the sauces, the stews, etc., but almost as important as the food itself is the hospitality, and in that department this father/daughter team also shine. They know your name, they know what you like, and they do their best to serve you with love from their family to yours. You can't get much better than that in the food business. It's why I go there a couple times a week, and why I highly recommend you do to! read more

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Lunch today Tel Aviv Encino...great moist chicken schnitzel, humus, cabbage salads, fluffy and soft fresh pita. Falafel pita also a great choice. Very busy but flows very quickly! Plenty of parking at rear parking area. pita is so good,! read more

Really good authentic Israeli food here, they makes the best home salads and their tahini is better than any tahini have ever had before. Their couscous on Tuesday and Friday is to die for. read more

I've never had a schnitzel my whole life, and stopped by from out of town because I heard that they are the best here. And though I'm no authority, I have to say, it IS the best in the world! It's so delicious. That's all I want to eat now for the rest of my life, chicken schnitzels And the woman serving me was SO kind! I don't know her name, but she felt like a sister. I do not say that lightly. She was so incredibly kind. I'm a big fat freak and have a bunch of dietary restrictions, but she went through everything and built the perfect meal for me. She is such a beautiful soul and a blessing to me. I KNOW she has a special place in G-d's heart. Everyone has trouble in life, but whatever happens in hers, I know G-d will have His hand on her wherever she goes and whatever comes her way. Thank you for such a lovely visit, who knew a lunch could be so great. read more

Nice and clean. Good Middle Eastern good ready to dine. I like the place. It was very clean and neat. I come back again and taste different foods. read more

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I call ahead and order is ready. Best falafel, roasted eggplant, but skip the fries. I always order the pita falafel with all the extras.

Don't go there!!!! Especially not on Friday! The service is terrible and the people behind the counter are slow and rude. I had to wait for over an hour in line and still didn't get my food! At some point I just asked for my money back and left. All they care about is making money! Instead of helping customers they just kept packing online orders. And 2 guys just walking from side to side doing nothing, and two more on the cash box. When I said something to one of the guys, I got a rude response and that I need to be patient after standing there for an hour. I will never go there again, not on Friday or any other day! read more

The most delicious and Authentic Israeli cousins. Great service!! The perfect spot for lunch. read more

Tel Aviv Authentic Chef Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Encino, California

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I found out about this place through a friend of mine and they told me I have to go. I was truly impressed with how delicious the food was!! They have a variety of home-made like meals that make you feel like you're eating at home! My favorite meal was the snitchzel sandwich! It was served on a challah bread that was delicious! Staff was friendly and very welcoming!! Would definitely recommend this place to everyone!! read more

The prepared food was excellent and the selection of salads is great, feels like Tel Aviv