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Found them at my local farmers market. Out of all the hummus brands I've encountered at farmers markets this is by far the best one. The cilantro jalapeño is amazing bc of the amount of cilantro in it. So happy I found them. Amazing products. The pita chips too omg. read more

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Wow! I'm amazed by this place. I got the roasted garlic and chive hummus, lemon pita chips, and spinach and feta hummus. THE FLAVOR IS OUTSTANDING. I even let my syrian parents (who are the biggest critics of middle eastern food, because they can "make it better) try it and they loved it! The lemon pita chips must be the best pita chips in the world as they are packed with a lemony zesty flavor. They have to be, I'm convinced. The service was impeccable as well, as the kind gentleman threw in the spinach and feta hummus on the house. I will come to the San Dimas Farmers Market on Friday to get some more! read more

Yalla - Lemon pita chips, roasted garlic and chive hummus, spinach and feta hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

Yalla - lemon pita chip HEAVEN - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

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For being fairly new in the area and organic. Most of the products vegan and It's amazing. They started from a farmers market and worked their way up. My daughter loves hummus so you can imagine her face when I took her there. I originally heard through the Placentia buzz group on Facebook which had a lot of great reviews especially on local businesses. We were able to taste the products before we bought them and the pita chips are made fresh. So you can't beat that. Highly recommended they sell out fast so check them out. read more

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So I ended up buying some of their product only to find pieces of roach inside. See these pictures. When my daughter bit in she had an unnecessary crunch read more

Yalla - Roaches in the hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Hang H.

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HUMMUS! I wasn't a big hummus fan until I tried Yalla's. Yalla's hummus are fresh, creamy and just DELICIOUS! Store bought commercial hummus are nothing comparable to theirs. You can really taste the different herbs and veggies incorporated in their hummus. I stock up weekly at the Lakewood Farmer's market. Haz (owner) and Jay are very friendly. They value your critique and review and improve their recipes accordingly to your tastes and expectations. They have many different choices and very often they bring out new flavors to see what is popular among the crowds. Also, you have to love the complimentary samples. You can taste before buying! Prices are reasonable for taste and freshest ingredients. -1 for $5 -3 for $13 -5 for $20 My favorite items and a must try are: HUMMUS: -Cilantro jalapeño -Spicy hummus -Black bean chipotle -Garlic and chives (very garlicky ) -Artichoke and spinach Tzatziki -Original (yummy) -Jalapeño (hint of spice) New items I am trying this week are Mint and Habanero Hummus and a bean salad. You're first introduce with the hint of mint which makes it unique then, boom, the habanero spice kicks in. BEWARE...this is spicy! I LIKE. But if you can't eat spicy then keep away from this item. Next, the bean salad consists of corn, carrots, peas, kidney beans, chickpeas, chopped jalapeño and green onions. This item is my least favorite, so most likely will not buy. The veggies taste frozen or rubbery to me, probably from soaking in the lime juice. Can't wait for next week! read more

Yalla - Mint and habanero hummus with a bean salad topping served with a side of pita bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

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TL:DR -- I really appreciated the twist to the traditional hummus I grew up eating. When other shops try to do this, they fail miserably. But where they fail, YALLA succeeds! I happened to be in this strip mall and walked in to see what this place had to offer. I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing bread they make from scratch, and the incredible hummus I can scoop up with it! I will definitely be coming back to try their other flavors: chocolate! garlic spread! oh so many flavors. And fresh made pita chips! Great product and great service. The cashier greeted me when I walked in and gave me a long intro to hummus and all of the flavors and products they offer. This place is 10/10! read more

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I love their hummus! First tried it when I saw them at my local farmer's market and I've only been getting their hummus ever since. I love that they use real ingredients in their products. It's hard to find anything without Vegetable Oil or Canola oil and I love that they use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for both the hummus and the pita chips that they use. read more

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My favorite spot to hit at the farmers market in Lakewood! The service is amazing and the hummus is so tasty !!! My Absolute favorite ! I literally do not buy any other brand. read more

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Wow!! I do love hummus but this place makes me want to eat it everyday!!! So many flavor combos and so fresh!! They also make their own pita chips. The owner is sooo sweet and lets you try all the flavors to make your choice!! They have a deal of 5 Hummus for $20. They also represent at various farmers markets throughout Orange County. read more

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Bought some delicious hummus from Yalla at the artist walk in DTSA on Sunday. They have a lot of varieties to choose from and they also sell some delicious pita bread. If you see a Yalla stand near you walk on over and give them a try. They are happy to give you a sample of the various hummus flavors. Recommend. read more

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Amaizing hummus! Some of the best I've ever had! I came in because I have food allergies and their products are Halal, vegan, non-GMO and gluten free. The staff here is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They offered me multiple samples and explained the ingredients in each item. They make thier hummus and pita chips will olive oil and no preservatives, unlike the brands sold at the market that use canola oil. The pita bread is so soft delicious. We literally cannot keep it in the house for more then a few days before running out. Yalla has taken a fresh approach to hummus and incorporated so many amazing flavors into this traditional dish. I am so glad they opened up a retail location! Shop small and support this local business!!! Warning: you will be ruined for all other hummus once you've tried Yalla! read more

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Justin B.

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I cannot describe how delicious everything they serve is You'd think you've pretty much tried every hummus or tzatziki etc. But, this place is just so much better than everyone else, definitely worth going there read more

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Deb W.

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Stopped by today to grab some hummus and chips for a barbecue I was heading out to! Very pleasant friendly people! I was a little late to get a full selection as it was Sunday and. Big Farmers' Market day but the flavors I picked up were a hit with everyone! I will certainly come back to hopefully pick up the flavors I missed today. If you like hummus this is the place to pick it up! The flavored pita chips were great along with a wonderful olive salad one of the guys suggested. read more

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Went there today and brought a six pack of various flavors home along with the pita bread. It is all delicious and the pita is very fresh! I love hummus but would rather make my own than buy a large retail store product. Yalla Hummus has a new customer for life! The young man at the register immediately came out from behind the register when we walked through the door to greet us. He explained all of their product and was beyond friendly! read more

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I've been using Yelp for several years now but I have never written a review. But today I found a place that was worth writing about! I stopped by during my lunch hour. It's literally about 2 minutes from my work. The gentleman was very friendly and helpful. I picked up 3 containers for hummus and one of tzatziki and got a fifth item for free! I chose a pack of pita chips for my free item. In total I walked out with 5 items for $20 bucks. Yalla Hummus has a wide variety of hummus flavors and about 3 different flavors of pita chips. Once I got back to work I sampled all and I really enjoyed all of them! If you love hummus I recommend you stop by. read more

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Kimberly C.

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I love the Hummus it's so creamy and tasty! Perfectly balanced flavor I've had the Cilantro Jalapeño , Garlic and Chive , and the Classic but the best one is cilantro jalapeño ! With the pita chips !! read more

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Jp P.

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Had a chance to chat w Haz, the owner, at my first visit. He was passionate about quality foods, and I was thrilled to find a quality hummus source. I picked up hummus, tzatziki, cucumber salad and pita bread. They were all amazing. Truly amazing. Top quality authentic stuff here. It's incredibly hard to find quality hummus maker. I'm just really thankful this place is not too far from me. Thanks Haz. read more

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Bashar S.

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Yalla humus now has a store front for all your hummus goods. Omg, they have so many flavors to choose from. After sampling them all, I left with all kinds of hummus that I never knew existed. I didn't even know there's such thing as a chocolate flavored hummus(a must try). read more

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Nhi N.

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Best hummus in Anaheim!! It's a must try if you love hummus! I recommend the garlic and chive hummus and the garlic sauce!! read more

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They are always at the Upland farmers market and that is the ONLY reason my daughter and I go. Yummy pita bread and hummus read more

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I have tried plain hummus here and there, but never cared for it. However I'm a bit overly empathetic at times so while I was at a small Ling Beach farmers market I bought from these guys- I felt bad no one was buying hummus, and t he seller seemed nice. I bought original and artichoke & spinach, plus naan. I gave the original to my friend, she devoured it in one day! I tried the spinach & artichoke myself and OMG, love at first bite! Definitely will be getting it again! read more

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Haley R.

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HOLY SH*T, my taste buds were dancing after trying this hummus. Most of the time I don't even like hummus but Yalla Hummus is seriously where it's at. The jalapeño cilantro was my favorite on the soft pita bread or crunchy garlic chips. PHENOMENAL!! read more

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This place really surprised me how great they are, so fresh so clean everything I ordered was soooo delicious, definitely coming back here! read more

Yalla - This place is amazing! everything so delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Nancy G.

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If I could bathe in it... the cilantro jalapeño is to die for as is the cucumber salad... call me addicted... the guys at the farmers markets are always great and feed it to you until you are full... best hummus out there ... read more

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Justin D.

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Good stuff. Very small startup with fantastic hummus. They are also big in the Farmers Market circuit, but have this small retail location. Usually about 6 or so options to choose from, and there homemade Garlic/Lemon chips pair nicely. Worth the effort when you get tired of Sambra, as I am. read more

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Favorite hummus of all time! I come here often and have tried practically all the different flavors of hummus. Each and everyone of them has been super yummy but my absolute favorite is the black bean chipotle hummus! It's different than any hummus I've had at Mediterranean restaurants or other stores. They also have other spreads, like babaganoush and garlic spread, which I have yet to try. The fresh pita chips are also very good, I always grab a container to have with my hummus dip. They have a lemon flavored one and a garlic flavored one which are both very tasty and can be eaten alone or with the dips. I really like the garlic one. The customer service here as always been 100 in my opinion. The owner seems like a genuinely nice guy and he has always been so kind and helpful every time I've visited the shop. I've purchased some hummus from here for relatives who are not in the area because I've wanted them to try it- and they've all love it as well. read more

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Becca G.

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MO is amazing at Yalla Hummus is the place to be to get great Hummus!! Go check them out!!!

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Ashton T.

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Amazing hummus and amazing people! Saw them at a Farmer's Market in Irvine and it is just so good, definintely worth the drive. read more

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Can I just say WOWWWWW! Honestly one of my best friend's spoils me with his homemade hummus so my standards since then sky rocketed. Everything I would find in the stores would constantly be subpar and really didn't have the authentic taste I was looking for. That was until I found this place....once I stepped into Yalla Hummus I was greeted by the owners with a bunch of charisma. They helped me decide which hummus was for me lol, after I tasted their Spicy Hummus I was hooked! Awesome job guys, definitely will be back :) read more

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Meagan M.

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This is the holy grail of hummus. The best I have ever tasted! Way better than any grocery store or even restaurant. Their flavored hummus are excellent and not overpowered. The employees and owner are all great! You will not regret giving this place a try. read more

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People are so nice and the hummus is the best I've ever had! I strongly recommend sun dried tomato hummus. This is my family's and my go-to hummus place. We ALWAYS have their hummus in our fridge. read more

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My go to stop literally every Sunday at the Melrose Place Farmers Market! Everyone that works there always has a huge smile on their face and makes you feel like an old friend! Their hummus is incredible and it's a bonus that everything is vegan and all natural so I have nothing to worry about! I leave with three tubs every week and devour them! read more

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Tarek M.

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Unless you've had this hummus, or my grandmas hummus from the middle east, you haven't had good hummus. This is EXACTLY how hummus should be. Thick, creamy, delicious. Def will buy again. read more

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My initial reactions after trying Yalla for the first time: "a divine revelation" "the pinnacle of human existence" "a thousand food-gasms" Yes, it's THAT good. read more

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My bf and I are here every few weeks because we just can't get enough! The past two visits they've been sold out of practically everything. But no flavor is bad. Today they had only the kale and arugula flavors left, we hadn't tried either before but we finished a whole tub within an hour, it was so good! I'm happy they are doing so well. We'll just have to come earlier in the day from now on. :) read more

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William R.

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Picked up my first Yalla Hummus purchase today - 2 hummus, 1 garlic dip, 1 harissa spread and whole wheat pita. Great taste, great texture, no preservatives! Highly recommend! Bought 4 items and got the 5th for free...For FREE! On top of that, the gentleman gave me free grape leaves! Highly recommend - already need to restock read more

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Debbie S.

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Absolutely the best hummus I have ever had! It's so creamy and delicious with many choices of flavors, I love the cilantro jalapeño, garlic and chives, and artichoke and spinach. But my favorite is the chocolate hummus with cinnamon pita chips (this one is seasonal, call first to make sure they have it). I highly recommend you stop by or find them at your local farmers market, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Alicia V.

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I have tried a lot of different hummus brands, but Yalla is by far the best I have ever had. We found them by accident at the Lakewood Farmers Market this past Saturday. We got the roasted garlic and chive hummus, the black bean and chipotle hummus, the pure garlic dip, and the garlic pita chips. Everything is absolutely heavenly. If the pita chips weren't so delicious I would eat the hummus and the dips right out of the tub with a spoon. I cant really pick a favorite because they are all equally sublime. The falvor is to die for, the price is incrediblely affordable as well, and the ingredients are whole and healthy so there really is no downside here. We will be going back next Saturday to try all of the other flavors too. read more

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Othman O.

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Yallah hummus is the freshest hummus on the market. Must try Yallah hummus, all flavors are unique from each other. Great healthy snack filled with nutrition and energy. read more

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More info about Yalla

17951 Sky Park Cir
Ste H
Irvine, CA 92614
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(714) 310-6126
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Hours

What time does Yalla open?

Yalla opens at 5:00 AM on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

What time does Yalla close?

Yalla is closed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.Yalla closes at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun ClosedTue, Thu, Sat 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Payment methods

Does Yalla take Bitcoin?

Yes, Yalla takes Bitcoin.

Does Yalla take credit cards?

Yes, Yalla takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Yalla have catering options?

Yes, Yalla does have catering options.

Does Yalla have a happy hour?

Yes, Yalla has a happy hour.

Does Yalla serve alcohol?

No, Yalla does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Yalla allow dogs?

Yes, Yalla allows dogs.

Does Yalla have TVs?

Yes, Yalla has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Yalla have bike parking?

Yes, Yalla has bike parking.

Does Yalla have outdoor seating?

Yes, Yalla has outdoor seating options.

Does Yalla have parking?

Yes, Yalla has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Valet Parking

Other Amenities

Is Yalla wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Yalla is wheelchair accessible.

Does Yalla have free WiFi?

Yes, Yalla has free WiFi.

From the Business

History

Established in 2015.

Yalla provides an old recipe that has been passed down through family Generation to generation making the best all-natural non-gmo Hummus and Arab food. We make everything fresh to guarantee our customers satisfaction!

Meet the Manager: YALLA H.

Nothing but The real deal

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I have to preface my review by saying that my father is a Moroccan Amazigh (aka Morocco's version…read moreof Native Americans in the US). Naturally Moroccan food is something I grew up with, a comfort food, and something I am a bit critical of. I've dined at many Moroccan restaurants domestically and abroad. I've left pretty much all of those restaurants feeling that the food was average. Today Casablanca became the exception. My sister booked a reservation for Mother's Day and I was looking forward to a Moroccan meal at a restaurant I hadn't heard about. My expectations weren't high due to my prior experiences and Casablanca quickly surpassed that bar and every meal exceed my highest of expectations. We ordered bastilla with chicken and almonds, a honey lamb tangine, lemon chicken tangine (one of my favorite meals), couscous with a mix of skewers, lamb sausage couscous, sea bass, Baklava, crème brulee, stuffed dates, and ice cream. It's often the attention to detail in the simplest components that typically make something special. From the texture of the couscous to the lemon chicken sauce and how the green olives absorbed the flavor was perfect. Bastilla is a very tough dish for me to like due to me preferring savory over sweet. Finding the balance of the flavors is difficult and often what is missed. Today was the first time I went back for more bastilla outside of when my aunts cooked it. The lemon chicken was incredibly flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. the Royal Couscous had various skews that were all delicious and tasted how you'd expect it to when the Moroccan aunties are getting down in the kitchen. I'm not a big lamb guy, but the lamb here wasn't gamey and fell off of the bone. The rest of the meals and desserts were equally delicious. The owner is an Algerian Amazigh and the staff was Moroccan and French. It is obvious they have a passion for what they do and truly care about their clients. My father speaks Tamazight, Arabic, and French. So he was able to speak to all the staff in their native language. The love and care they showed was wonderful and I'm sure they show this same warmth to all of their clients. I love out of a suitcase for work and get to try food in countless places. LA can spoil you, but it's often the holes in the wall that surprise you and not the trendy or more formal restaurants. Casablanca was an exception to the rule. It just became one of my favorite restaurants in SoCal. Thank you to the owner, friendly staff, and chef for making it even more special for my mom on Mother's Day. P.s. my mother is a Chamorro that has cooked Moroccan food for the last 40 years and is overly critical and as mentioned before my father is Moroccan. Both her and my father left the evening singing their praises and had some left overs when we got home. Sorry this was so long, thanks for coming to my ted talk. TLDR I'm Moroccan went with my Moroccan dad and we both think it's the best Moroccan restaurant we've had in years.

UPDATE: Ok...updating this because I see that the business responded…read more 1. I didn't talk to you or anyone on the phone. My sister was the one that called and asked about the charge. I have no clue what you are talking about with your "blackmail" comment, but that's a pretty big accusation that has nothing to do with me, so I would be very careful with that. I didn't agree with the service charge or entertainment charge or whatever you want to call it, but paid it and am not disputing anything. 2. Exactly which part of my review is inaccurate? The amount of time we had to wait? I can prove it took that long. The fact that you didn't bring out food for two of the people in our party even after waiting THAT ridiculous amount of time for our food? Um... can prove that too. That you felt this weird need after I already told you that I got your explanation to keep coming at me with your excuses? I have witnesses for that. Nothing "inaccurate" about my review. 3. I gave you that the food was delicious. It was. It was better before and I don't know what happened from that time to now, but regardless it was still delicious. HOWEVER... it was sour and mushy by the next day. My husband ate some and ended up sick from it. I wasn't going to mention that, but I guess I can now. 4. As a business owner, don't be so arrogant to think you are perfect and learn from the feedback your customers give you. As I stated, we loved the experience the first time. LOVED it... enough where we gave glowing and rave reviews of your place to friends and family and anyone that would listen. Enough that we drove all the way from San Diego up to the restaurant for dinner because it was THAT good. Take that feedback and try to figure out what went wrong and make changes to keep your restaurant successful.

Inside

Lamb Tagine: very flavorful, tender & tasty says my husband.

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Carousel Restaurant

4.2(1.9k reviews)

39.0 mi

Best restaurant in California! We visited on a very busy day when the restaurant was completely…read morefull, and the manager, Sam, truly made our day with the way he accommodated us and the excellent service he provided. Highly recommended!

"I had an amazing experience at Carousel Restaurant in Glendale. The food was absolutely delicious,…read moreand the service was top-notch. Sam, the manager, was simply perfect--so attentive and welcoming. I can't wait to come back!"

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Al Sultan Restaurant

4.7(146 reviews)

9.8 mi

I love this place we always order fr here , even on Christmas Day they are open half day, I been…read moreretuning to call today somehow their phone is disconnected ???

The food was good for Bakersfield, but the staff's attitude and energy just weren't there…read more One thing I always pay attention to is how a place makes you feel when you first walk in. If customers aren't greeted and don't feel welcomed right away, that leaves a bad impression no matter how good the food is. Good service matters just as much as good food. This place has potential, but customer service needs work. Otherwise, it becomes the kind of place people only go to as a last option.

Ramadan buffet

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Moun Of Tunis Restaurant

4.2(370 reviews)

39.8 mi•Hollywood

Wow this spot was a pleasant surprise we stumbled upon. I've been passing by this restaurant for…read moreyears wondering about it and we finally made a visit. This is definitely one of my top dining experiences in LA for the atmosphere, service, food, and overall uniqueness. Everything is a set menu with set price which make ordering so much easier. We ordered the Moroccan Feast for the 4 of us and after tax and tip came to around $60 a person which honestly is worth because this is a feast! And we enjoyed a belly dancing show that we got to participate in. This was so much and honestly helped with the digestion haha. I cannot wait to come back with a group. It's a very cozy spot and so welcoming more you're in. Very much feels like a little getaway from LA once you're inside.

The service, ambience, food... everything about this place was an absolute experience…read more Order the brik instead of the vegetable soup and thank me later.

Inside- one of the seating areas

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Casablanca Moroccan Kitchens

4.8(722 reviews)

38.7 mi•Hollywood

10/10 The food, the…read moreambience, and the service were impeccable. The owners were so kind. I will definitely be coming back here regularly.

WOW! Very unassuming exterior first off…read more Keep in mind there is only street parking so come with plenty of time to look for parking. We came on a weekday so we didn't struggle too much. Once you walk inside it's like being transported to Morocco. From the music to the decorations, just stunning! I am assuming the lady who waited on us is an owner along with the chef. Either way, it felt like being served by family. They were very attentive and the chef even came out to ask us a few questions and chat. He even joked that a plane would come pick us up after the meal to take us to Morocco haha! It was our first time trying Moroccan food and came from an hour away to try it and they were very happy to hear that. Now for the food, everything was delicious. We tried the Chicken Pastilla (flaky and oh so tasty! Sweet and savory). We also tried the Lamb Honey Tagine (my personal fave, also sweet and savory, full of sticky sweet apricots). It was the most tender fall off the bone meat. We also tried the Kefta tagine which was savory and a good balance for all the sweet flavors in our other dishes. The tomato flavor was rich and warm. Lastly, we tried the assorted cookies and they were all so different: powdery, nutty, sweet. Overall, a must try! They also let us know that weekend dinner service has belly dancers! We will be back for that! Bonus story: they loved my name Guadalupe (they asked our names when we entered and confirmed them at the end of our meal). It was very sweet and added to the family feel of the restaurant.