Food was great, owner was fantastic, super friendly & customer service focused. He took the time…read moreto explain how the restaurant worked as it was our first time here. Would definitely come back!

Loved it. Lizzy had great customer service. She helped me figure out what to pick, and I really…read moreloved my meal. Thank you, Lizzy! Will definitely come back.

Their chicken kabobs is one of my favorite meals. Always perfectly cooked, juicy and perfectly…read moreseasoned. Order it. You cannot go wrong. The owner John is an absolute gem. Food comes out quickly, hot, well packed and the restaurant is clean with easy parking. He always has a game on too.

Great local choice for takeout. The interior reminds me of a 2000s health cafeteria…read more The chicken kabob was fresh with a notable citrus flavor. I also ordered the Tri-Tip Shawarma Plate but didn't like it as much because of the tahini drizzled over it, which was very tangy. Check out Aristo Cafe if you're craving casual Mediterranean classics!

Amazing service! So quick and the food was great. I had a great experience and the workers were…read morevery helpful and nice.

Ariana is the most amazing, best worker ever! She is the kindest and sweetest! John is great too!read more

Now that we have a new, amazing movie theater (have you tried $8 Tuesdays?), we have gone back to…read moreNomad a few times, and I can't believe I have not reviewed it yet. The Mediterranean menu is inventive and amazing top to bottom. Start by heading to nomadsouthbay.com and sign up for their email list to get a free hummus appetizer. It's $16 on the menu and comes with a still puffy from the oven flat bread (pita). It's worth the money, but definitely worth joining the email list. After the hummus, we split five dishes for the four of us. The roasted cauliflower is straight forward and delicious, served atop a lovely tahini and turmeric sauce. The kale salad was light and delightful. The lamb kabob plate was exactly what you want in Mediterranean food. The steak atop risotto, a favorite from Jackson's (the prior establishment here), was near perfect. But the star of the show was the Salmon Esquites--perfectly cooked salmon over fresh corn, lime, crema, and pinto beans. I am salivating writhing this! And I'm going back soon!

Honestly (which is what we are supposed to do here), I was a little disappointed. We stopped in for…read morelunch before an afternoon movie. We were not in a big hurry but we didn't want to have a two hour lunch. When you first walk in, you can clearly see the bar area directly off to your right. It was completely empty. But, I wanted to sit at one of the tables there are they have TVs above the bar. Something to watch in the background during our meal. I notice that there were about four tables taken in their "outdoor" area. So, no busy. We were seated fairly quickly but then it took about 5 minutes before someone came over to offer us water or to order drinks. Seemed like there were only two people working the floor and they seemed a bit ruffled. Overall, for the limited number of patrons who were in the place, I thought we'd get more attention, or at least get it quicker. Once nice, thing, they have some specials daily. My wife ordered the tacos and they were good. I ordered the steak and fries. The steak was good but had a bit of sinew in it, making several pieces chewy. When I needed a refill, I had to flag down one of the two servers. When I wanted our bill, I had to flag down the server. Just seemed odd, for a place that only had 6 or 8 tables occupied (at this point) that we would have to flag them down for service. As said, overall, disappointed and wasn't the mood we wanted to be in before our matinee. Hope your experience is better than ours and...enjoy!!!

I've been coming to Chicken Maison for many years, and they never disappoint! The food is always…read morefresh, flavorful, and consistent, but what really keeps me coming back is the amazing customer service. Vallery is the best! She's always so sweet, welcoming, and attentive, and she goes above and beyond to take care of me and my staff. The entire staff is A-1 and always makes us feel welcome and appreciated. There are so many great options on the menu, but my go-to's are the Spicy Lemon Garlic Chicken, Chicken Kabobs, and Steak Kebabs. Always delicious! After all these years, Chicken Maison is still one of my favorite spots. Great food, great people, and consistently great service. Definitely deserves 5 stars!

3.5/5 Chicken…read moreMaison is well loved by locals for flavorful, affordable chicken meals. This spot is good for families and groups with plenty of seating and a good selection of combos (Chicken + Sides). Servings are fairly large and reasonably priced. You order at a kiosk and they will bring your food to you. Staff members here were helpful and friendly. Spicy Lemon Garlic Chicken (3/5): Flavorful but a little dry. Greek ColeSlaw (3/5): Mixed reviews -- I thought it was fine but someone else didn't want to touch it after one bite. It's your standard slaw with an oily herb dressing that reminded me of Kraft bottled Italian. Potato Salad (2/5): Disappointing and mostly unseasoned mashed potato.

[edit: manager responded quickly to my issue and resolved it. I am sure this is a one-off issue…read more Flavors are delicious] The first time I came here back in June, I had a great experience and a great meal. However, since I've been back a few times, the consistency and care is extremely lacking. I always order the chicken caesar sandwich which comes as a wrap (I love this). It has always come in "wrap" form, despite falling apart quite a bit since the first time, but when I ordered it tonight it came in taco form with a wrap on top of the "taco". Much more difficult to eat, and it was clear there was no/minimal dressing within the sandwich. I also found a chicken bone in my meal, which makes me wonder about the standards staff are held to. I would not be writing this review if not for the chicken bone (picture attached), as the food is quite good and the staff gives exceptional service. Though the flavors in the food are nothing short of incredible (especially the sauce that comes with the Caesar sando) I am concerned about the care/storage of the food placed for customer consumption.

If you're looking for a local spot with history and heart, Chicken Dijon in El Segundo is a…read moremust-try. This family-owned business has been serving the community for over 30 years around the South Bay, and you can definitely taste the experience in their food. The rotisserie chicken was my favorite: perfectly seasoned, juicy, and cooked just right. It's the kind of simple, satisfying dish that keeps people coming back. I also really enjoyed the Greek salad, which was super fresh and loaded with crisp veggies and quality ingredients. It paired perfectly with the chicken. Another highlight was the service. Cecilia, the manager, was incredibly friendly and helpful, making the whole experience feel welcoming and personal. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers. Great food, fresh ingredients, and warm hospitality from a long-standing local business. If you're in El Segundo, definitely stop by and check them out.

The weather was nice out so we set out to find a restaurant where we could eat on the patio and…read morehave our 60 lb Goldendoodle tag along. We gave Barsha a call and they were more than happy to accommodate us! Plus they were extra kind to set our pup up with a massive bowl of ice cold water. We were quite overwhelmed by the food menu because literally everything sounded delicious. Literally everything we ordered exceeded out expectations. - The Falafel sliders are the most ordered item for a reason. Absolutely incredible with the perfect amount of flavor; deliciously crispy falafel and amazing buns. We ordered this dish twice! It was that damn good. - The crispy bread sounds pretty straight forward but it was also a standout. High quality bread all nice and toasty paired with this incredible olive-infused butter. - The Tunisian bruschetta almost got ordered twice as well. The tuna was phenomenal and makes for a great shared plate. I'm a sucker for any dish with an egg on it so will 100% be ordered this next time we stop in. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to order the lamb meatballs nor the tounsi brik. But I'm very eager to stop back in and give those a try. Also, major shout out to the staff. The service was absolutely incredible. CJ was our main server but literally every staff member that we interacted with was kind to our son, kind to our dog and kind to us. Servers gave what felt like genuine recommendations and it seemed like the team members enjoyed working there. We admittedly came in with low expectations and walked away convinced that we've found a new local favorite. Please go give this place a try!

Visited on a whim for dinner and left with an absolute fave restaurant in the South Bay! Decor was…read moreOK, it was nice when they turned on the lights and the lamps shone decorations on the walls. Tableware is pretty basic, but the food definitely isn't, customer service was excellent too. We wanted one of everything on the menu, including the specials that day, but went with: Crazy about Beets - beautiful magenta beet hummus with yellow roast beet sprinkled with pistachio and dukkah with charred tomatoes. The flavours, texture, and freshness was a stand out. Really loved this dish.10/10 Roasted Cauliflower - OMG died and gone to heaven! 100/10 Falafel Sliders - 2 in a serve so you can share, crunchy, spicy, oh so moreish, good flavour and texture 8/10 Quinoa Tabbouleh - lovely lemony mouthfuls with a mint hit Chicken Mosli - the turmeric broth was amazing, soaking the veg and chicken in such a flavourful broth made everything extra 10/10 De Soi Rose - a pre mixed drink which had a pleasant berry taste (rather like Ribena if you are from the UK), refreshing and easy to drink Baumgartner white wine - Austria, little of a wine gum taste akin to sav blanc, not as much of the pepper taste I was expecting, but still eminently drinkable We really enjoyed our dinner and will be back again soon, with the beets and cauliflower definitely our first choices followed by something different, as we work our way through the entire menu!

This is my second time ordering take out at this establishment and hands down the best !!! All the…read moreflavors are on point and I'd ordered the meat combo for two It was the perfect. I loved this place I can't wait to come back !! The service is great I have ate in store and picked up to take home both good service. The ambiance is good I like the place but don't be fooled the place get a lot of traction

Al Hamra Kabob Grill is a restaurant run by a Pakistani owner, specializing in kebabs and grilled…read moremeats inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. The menu also features traditional Pakistani, Persian, and Arabic dishes, such as Beef Nihari and Haleem. After several visits, here are my thoughts on some of their grilled meats and desserts. Beef Kofta - 3/5. The kofta was a bit dry and tough. I wish it had more fat and seasoning to make it juicier and more flavorful. The grilling is also somewhat inconsistent--sometimes the kofta comes out beautifully browned, while other times it's over-charred. Grilled Fish - 4/5. This is easily my favorite item on the menu and, in my opinion, their best dish. The fish is seasoned just enough to enhance its natural flavor without overpowering it. It's grilled very well, developing a beautiful golden-brown crust while remaining moist and tender inside. Beef Shish Kebab - 3.5/5. The quality of the beef is decent, especially considering the price. Given the cut of meat they use, they've done a commendable job with the grilling. The beef has a solid seasoning base and a nice sear with just enough char to add flavor without becoming overly smoky. It's reasonably tender, though I wish it retained a bit more juiciness. Chicken Shish Kebab - 3.5/5. Very similar to the beef shish kebab. It has good flavor and is grilled well, but it could benefit from being a little juicier. Gyro - 2/5. Unfortunately, this was the biggest disappointment. The gyro meat on the vertical spit often appears to be rotating without enough heat to properly caramelize and crisp the exterior. As a result, the meat comes across as dry, rubbery, and lacking the rich roasted flavor that makes a great gyro. Kunafa (Knafeh) - 3/5. This dessert has both strengths and weaknesses. The cheese filling has a pleasant, slightly salty flavor and a creamy texture, and I appreciate that it isn't overly sweet. However, the syrup is underwhelming. A good kunafa should be generously coated with a fragrant sugar syrup - ideally infused with rose water or orange blossom water - to provide sweetness and aroma. I also wish the kataifi, the shredded pastry dough, were crispier and lighter to create a better contrast with the gooey cheese filling. Overall, Al Hamra Kabob Grill is one of the better places to enjoy Middle Eastern-style grilled dishes in the South Bay. While a few menu items could be improved, the grilled fish stands out as excellent, and the shish kebabs are solid choices. The owner is also incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a warm, neighborhood atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. It's not perfect, but it's a restaurant I enjoy visiting from time to time and one I'd recommend if you're craving grilled Middle Eastern flavors.

The jalapeno cilantro hummus and the garlic sauce is AMAZING. I've never eaten hummus like I did…read morehere before-- and eating all the pita. I would've never thought to eat around this area but I was in the area driving back East to go home and stumbled upon pictures and great reviews. I definitely recommend this place if you are in the area. It's nothing fancy but the food is delicious and the hummus was so fresh. I was in heaven when I realized there was a jar of garlic sauce on the table for us-- genius idea because people don't have to ask for more of this addictive sauce! I'd want to come back just to stock up on those hummuses! Service was okay as they were very busy but employees were very friendly!

Let me start by saying that a place that has hummus in their name better have good hummus! Their…read morehummus is really good, I've tried several different flavors here and I got to say, most slap. The rice is not overdone or underdone, it's just the write kind of plump to it, the chicken itself was flavorful and not dry. Typical Mediterranean salad, get their taziki sauce off the table to top it off some more if you'd like. What bummed me out is the pita bread they provide for the hummus was too dry, hey we're not quite a chip, but definitely not soft pita. Gotta give this place a 4, for now. Their pita bread game needs some work, everything else seems to work well though! Come try their hummus, they are out of this world.