We had two 1/4 Chickens w/ Cucumber Salad, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread & Garlic Sauce. The rotisserie chicken is very good with a very good spice rub. The cucumber salad was especially good it tasted very fresh and was refreshing. The 2 little peppers are good but surprisingly hot. I loved them but be aware if you are heat adverse. Just pass them over to me! The garlic sauce was good and went well with the meal but it was a weird consistence that made it hard to use. The 1/4 chicken meal was quit filling. Definitely a good value for the price :) This location has only been opened a few months so its no surprise that looks brand new but they do keep it, along with the parking lot nice and clean. The staff is also friendly and helpful. Something that is especially nice for a first timer. read more

Zankou Chicken - 1/4 Chicken Meal - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

restaurant was CLEAN restrooms were clean we ordered a whole chicken with rice and cucumber salad if i had to summarize the food in one word it would be BLAND my wife had been hyping this place for weeks now because she said it was voted "best chicken in the south bay" by some influencer and finally today i caved and lemme just say that the answer is a big NO as to the "best chicken" award Pollo Loco has better tasting chicken in my opinion price was not bad but i honestly regret every penny spent here my kids mostly ate rice and hardly touched the chicken and they are chicken LOVERS service was good though read more

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Chicken tarna plate had probably less than 4oz of meat. I'm sure it's a high margin sale for them, and it was tasty, but I won't be back after feeling ripped off paying close to $20 for 4 forkfuls of meat with some salad and sauce and a whole lot of pita to fill up on. I remember the original Zankou. They would pack the container to the top. This place is a watered down insult. read more

Zankou chicken offers some delicious food at a great price point. They have ample parking and are located right off Hawthorne blvd. I ordered the chicken kabob plate, which comes with marinated and roasted chicken kabobs over a bed of rice with salad and hummus. I chose their tabbouleh salad, and it was fresh and minty, a great choice. Their kabobs were juicy and tender, and their hummus was some of the best I've had in the South Bay. Don't sleep on their mint cucumber lemonade either; a bit sour at first but it is very refreshing. Highly recommend trying this place out. read more

Zankou Chicken - Chicken Kabob Plate - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

I had come here for their soft opening and the service and food was terrific. I had a free bowl for my birthday which was Choose your base: basmati rice, romaine lettuce or 50/50. Pick a protein and two toppings. Garnished with kalamata olives, feta cheese, and cilantro. Choose your two favorite sauces! I had chicken, half rice half salad with tzatziki and tabbouleh. Food and service still terrific. read more

Zankou Chicken - BOWL - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

I have never tried Zankou chicken prior to this location opening up. Out of all of the Mediterranean restaurants in the area this has to be favorite out of them all and is constantly on our lunch rotation for the office. The sides are delicious and I especially love the pickled radish and cucumber salad. The garlic sauce is a must. read more

Zankou Chicken - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

Good place for a quick Mediterranean bite. The staff was super nice and suggestive. I got the tri-tip shawerma. It was fairly tender and good mixture of sauce and the sides were great with the pickled turnips and hummus and pita chips. Overall decent fast casual meal spot that has been a long time coming for the southbay read more

Zankou Chicken - Tri tip shawerma - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

I heard a lot about Zankou Chicken and decided to check this place out. I went with the half chicken, with cucumber salad and humus. It came with 2 pitas and garlic sauce. Got the order for take out. Service was friendly. There's several tables to dine in. The chicken was good, but lacked flavor / seasoning. And the breast was a bit dry. The cucumber salad and humus were good. But the sides were on the smaller portion compared to my favorite go to Mediterranean place. The garlic sauce was very thick. The price is a few dollars less than my go to Med place. There's plenty of off street parking. read more

Zankou Chicken - 1/2 Chicken combo - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

New location with good ole classic Zankou meals! This is one of the restaurants where I'll surely finish my plate. The seating area is nice but could use some cleaning in between patrons are there was some wet puddles and unkept tables. However the service was great and the food was delicious. The chicken tarna could be a little more moist, next time I'll get the rotisserie or kabob to try them. Everything else was great! read more

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I used to live in DTLA and frequented the Zankou there so I was super excited for this one to open here in the South Bay! Finally got a chance to visit and got the tarna & shawarma combo plate with tabbouleh, salad and tzatziki. Also ordered thru the app and got a free side of pita chips :) Food was so good and meat was super tender and flavorful as I remembered it! The tabbouleh was also really good and refreshing! The service was also impeccable- we initially got our food to go but decided to eat at the restaurant instead. When one of the servers noticed this, she asked if I wanted my pita heated up which was so nice of her Lastly, we got a chance to sample their chicken lentil soup which I'm definitely ordering next time! It was hearty, savory and delicious! Highly recommend and so happy they came to the South Bay! read more

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My husband and I had been waiting for this spot to finally open, so we were excited to check it out. We came in around 3:30 and it was pretty busy. The service was friendly, and the person taking our order was helpful, asking if we had any questions or wanted any substitutions. Our order was taken quickly, though it took about 20 minutes for the food to come out. Considering how busy it was, the wait wasn't too bad. The restaurant was also very clean inside, which is always a plus and makes sense since they're newly opened. It had a nice, fresh feel overall.The menu is pretty extensive, with options like bowls, salads, and wraps. My husband and I both decided on the Lule Kabob plate. The plate comes with three sides. We chose rice, cucumber salad, and hummus, and it also comes with pita bread and a sauce of your choice. We went with the garlic sauce, which was really tasty. The veggies were fresh, and the basmati rice was soft and fluffy. My absolute favorite was the hummus. It was rich and creamy, and the olive oil on top made it even better. I would honestly go back just for a side of that. My only complaint, but an important factor, was the meat on the kabob. It was pretty dry. From my experience, lule kabob is usually soft and tender, but this one seemed a bit overcooked, and the dryness was noticeable right away. Overall it was good, but not my favorite. If I were to go back, I'd probably try the chicken instead. read more

Zankou Chicken - Lule Kabob Plate (Hummus+ Cucumber Salad+ Basmati Rice) - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

Lemon tahini. As I type that, my mouth is watering. It's a sauce I would drizzle on almost everything, maybe even ice cream (don't judge). Tabbouleh, famous garlic sauce, spicy harissa, mutabbal, basmati, hummus, spiced onions, roasted tomato, chicken and shish skewers...are all the regularly ordered items from Zankou. That says a lot. And it also means I'll be ordering them again and again. And again. Fresh, savory, delicious and in the neighborhood! What a delight to be greeted upon entering. The offer to help was spoken in unison by a few workers. Four helping me all at once. Now that is service attentiveness and I'm addicted. An airy and clean dining room and service so friendly you almost can't get enough. I took our order to go because for our Super Bowl nosh. Can I say how much I enjoyed taking a year off from preparing a snack spread? It was glorious. And that I filled the time with easy online ordering and enjoying the food knowing I had no kitchen clean up was a huge bonus. So glad you're in the neighborhood! read more

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Glad to have a Zankou Chicken nearby! My first time at Zankou was as a kid in the Glendale location, so the name of this store brings back memories. To be honest, I don't remember much except the garlic butter! This location is brand new and the customer service has been exceptional. I look forward to coming back! Keep up the good work. read more

Zankou Chicken - Combo Kabob $19.99: Mutabbal (Top Left), Tabbouleh Salad (Top Right), Chicken & Shish Kabob (Bottom Left & Right) - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

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Been a huge fan of Zankou since I was a kid and my dad brought it home for the first time probably close to 2 decades ago. Boy was I hyped when I found out that one would be opening up close by!! And not to my surprise this place is exactly the same taste wise as the other location. Consistency is a major plus for me and this place doesn't disappoint. read more

Zankou Chicken - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

Zankou Chicken, Mediterranean food with purpose... I was quietly waiting and watching for Zankou Chicken to finally open!! I was glad when I saw the small parking lot full with hungry customers on rotation going in and out. First timer at Zankou and I can tell you this- the herbs, spices, garlic, onions and proteins have to be the freshest on the planet . Today's order- Chicken and Beef Tarna Plate with basmati rice , cucumber salad and cabbage salad. Chicken and Beef seasoned, tender, thinly sliced over a bed of basmati rice. The cucumbers, onions and tomatoes were so fresh in the salad and a righteous amount of flavor... I loved the thinly sliced cabbage mixed with lemon and seasonings. The garlic sauce needs to be bottled up and sold in stores. I loved it, I am so glad I had extra. When food tastes this good- HEALTHY is the only option!!! Thanks Jared for being the best part of Zankou Chicken - he helped me with my order and didn't rush me to make a selection!!! I am so glad Zankou Chicken is so close by!!! Thank Zankou Chicken- Mediterranean Food With Purpose!!! read more

Zankou Chicken - Inside Signage - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

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Yay - Zankou is in the South Bay near where I work! It's a good location of this chain, new and shiny with happy and helpful employees. It's now $10 for my favorite Chicken Tarna sandwich here, so not exactly cheap, but the flavor is as good as always. The pickled peppers popped with flavor as always, but the pickled radishes were a bit lacking in flavor compared to what I remember. And, I am always happy to see the Spi-c mints and Tapatio packets that I consider simply part of the experience here. Solid 4 stars, held back a bit by the radishes and the prices which are up like everywhere else. Parking is not as bad as I feared on a Wednesday lunch hour. read more

Zankou Chicken - Part of the menu - the sandwiches - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

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I voted for Zankou to come to Torrance! About like a decade ago and kids, don't let anyone tell you dreams don't come true! I have been enjoying Zankou Chicken's, well, chicken...and other yummables for 20+ years now. Whenever on the West Side (including when I worked in Century City) or even off the freeway in Long Beach, many a time I frequented or ordered in from the Sepulveda/Santa Monica Blvd. location and it was always, well, just like today! The consistent awesomeness of this place is amazing. I didn't make it in time for being one of the first 100 customers on Opening Day (which gave the opportunity to be a part of a drawing for "Free Zankou for a Year" which is about the best thing I have ever heard of) but I sure made a point to pick up 4 Chicken Tarna Sandwiches, Tzatziki and Mutabal (think Baba Ganouj...or smoky eggplant excellence) to take home on my way home from work! And it was just as perfect as the first time I had it. The Chicken Tarna is Zankou's version of the Chicken Shawerma (or Chicken Gyro) and it is made up of wonderfully spiced and juicy chicken pieces layered in pita with tomatoes, lettuce and their amazing garlic sauce that, I think, started it ALL! I have had the Beef Shawerma many times as well. In fact, I have consistently ordered the combo plate of both, but you know, like today, if I had to choose just one...it's the Chicken Tarna all the way! With every order, you also get a nice amount of the yummy pickled turnips. I'm sorry I don't have any pictures of the sandwich...I quickly devoured it before thinking to take one! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND....to change your life! read more

Zankou Chicken - Delicious Tzatziki and Mutabol - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

I was number 67 today and the worker happily announced my number on the loud speaker with a smile! It found it amusing too although no one else in the restaurant cheered to match his energy. I ordered a shish kabob plate in addition to the chicken tarna wrap today at the suggestion of another Yelper. It's a lot of food for $18 considering all the whole pieces of beef, veggies, hummus, rice, and two pitas. That said, it wasn't as satisfying as a pre-assembled wrap with the right amount of sauce and meat. read more

Zankou Chicken - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

Tried this back in LA. Their chicken seemed dry in the past but thought I'd try again. The restaurant is where the old Boston Market used to be. Got the 1/2 chicken and the chicken and beef kebab. The chicken was definitely dry for the white meat. Don't find the food to be that much better than some of the other similar restaurants in this area. Service was good so might come back again if in the area Overall 3.5. read more

Zankou Chicken - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

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I don't usually write negative reviews, but honesty is necessary here. My wife and I decided to try the newly opened Zankou Chicken. While walking across the parking lot, I casually asked another patron--who had just ordered a plate--how the food was. His response was, "So-so, and expensive." That gave me pause, but we went in anyway. We were greeted warmly, which was a good start. We ordered two Build-a-Bowls, which include one protein, two sides, and a bed of jasmine rice. Our choices were tri-tip shawarma, cucumber salad, hummus, and two garlic sauces. I also paid extra for additional meat on one bowl. When we opened the bowls at home, I couldn't believe what I paid--$38 for lunch. The base bowl is $9.99, then you add $3.99-$6.99 depending on the protein, plus extra charges for additional meat. For $16 per bowl, the portions were extremely disappointing. The tri-tip shawarma was shredded and nearly dry, saved only by the garlic sauce (which had the consistency of softened coconut oil). The hummus and cucumber salad were the only items that stood out positively. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it. As a frequent customer of Chicken Maison, I can confidently say you get larger portions, better value, and tastier food for the price. Unfortunately, this was not worth the cost. read more

Zankou Chicken - Shawarma Bowl - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

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I first ate at a Zankou chicken location, some 24 years ago, at their original Hollywood location. I became an instant fan. However, I moved to the South Bay a while ago, and I've had to get my rotisserie chicken fixed elsewhere. I would always compare these new businesses to Zankou. Only one or two came close. So, one day on my drive on Hawthorne Boulevard to the 405 freeway, I was delighted to see that Zankou chicken was opening up a location in the South Bay. So, why did I give one of my favorite rotisserie chicken places a two star rating? Well, it has been 36 minutes since I've ordered my food. And, no food. This place is supposed to be a fast casual restaurant. There is nothing FAST about this place. I can see all the way to the back kitchen. The people back there are working as if they are descendants from sloths. You could see the front kitchen and they make the back kitchen workers look like speed demons. One guy is awkwardly trying to remove chickens from the rotisserie and cut them up. The front of house staff are just standing around while lines intermittently form at the cash register. After 15 minutes, I inquired where the food was. We ordered a falafel wrap a cup of soup and a quarter chicken white plate. I went to the counter and was told it would be five more minutes. Obviously, the food was not ready in 5. I went back 10 minutes later and spoke to a young lady who seemed clueless. I shared with her that I don't understand why it's taking so long because this is literally just assembling pre-cooked items. She corrected me and said no everything is cooked to order and it would take 15-20 more minutes. I don't think she understands the difference between house made and cooked to order. They did not put on a raw chicken to start cooking when I asked for a quarter chicken plate. They weren't pickling the beets to order. The soup was obviously sitting in a soup kettle keeping warm. They weren't cooking lentils to order. The only thing that I could see being made to order were the falafel balls. I asked for the premade soup so my wife can at least get started eating. She went and got the cup of soup and filled it up partially and gave it to us. I went back and they topped it off, but they shouldn't have served it partially full. After a period of time, the rest of the food came, but they also put in another cup of soup. That cup of soup was filled up to the top. However, they didn't include a spoon, and there are no spoons at the self service station. They did apologize for the long wait and offered to get me a large side, but what do I need with a gallon of hummus when my dish already comes with a side and two pita? As far as ambience goes, the place is brand spanking new. Everything looks new. We did have a lot of open tables that were dirty. They really do need to have some of these employees who are just standing around making rounds in the dining area and wiping down tables. Now, onto the food. The chicken breast was plump and juicy. I would've liked the skin to be slightly browner and crispier like I remember. The garlic toum sauce is as delicious as I remember. I substituted the hummus for tzatziki sauce and the tzatziki sauce was cold and refreshing. I wish I had a couple of extra spicy peppers. It would have been nice if they had a self service area where you can grab more. My wife enjoyed her hummus wrap. The soup tasted great and was thick but not smooth because I think they partially blend in the lentils. Bottom line, would I go back? I really hope the extremely slow service is just due to the fact that maybe they only opened up in the past few weeks to a month. So, I probably will go back. The garlic sauce alone is reason to go back. ------ The COO wrote me and I responded and I haven't heard back from him. It's been several days. The service is slow even at the top. read more

Zankou Chicken - Quarter White Chicken with Tzatziki instead of Hummushummus - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

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We came for their sneak peak lunch and it was awesome. It lived up to the Zankou name. The space is newly renovated and very clean. The staff were super nice and really on top of it. We had their tri tip shawerma and it was delicious. There's plenty of food in the plate. The hummus was really solid. There's also plenty of parking so that's a plus. We're glad it's in our neighborhood. read more

Zankou Chicken - Tri Tip Shawerma Plate - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

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I'm so happy they opened! I picked up take out, online ordering was easy. The order was ready when I came at the pick up time and they were nicely staffed and it was bright and clean inside. We had two orders of chicken tarna, chicken kabobs, tri-tip shawerma and two lentils soup bowls. The garlic sauce is the best that I've ever had. Everyone was super happy with their dishes and the lentil soup was a hit too. Can't wait to come back! read more

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My husband and I ordered the wraps. I tried the chicken kabob wrap and he tried the tri tip wrap. When I asked if all the chicken wraps listed on the menu have the same content, I was told yes, it's all the same inside. However, looking at the photo, the roasted chicken looks like it has lettuce, so would want to try that next. Probably won't order the chicken kabob since it only hadj 3-4 pcs of chicken and tomatoes. Will come back to try the roasted chicken wrap. read more

Zankou Chicken - It was ok. Would pass on the chicken kabob wrap. No green veggie inside - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

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zankou chicken recently opened about a month ago. my mama has been wanting to visit, so her and i decided to grab a late lunch early dinner during our break of visiting my pops in the hospital. the entire staff here are so happy and helpful. my mom ordered the chicken kabob plate and i ordered the chicken tarna wrap. our order was ready pretty quickly. it got pretty busy after we sat down. our platter looked so pretty. my mom loved their hot sauce, which is made in house. i do wish that they warmed or toasted the pita tho. other than that, everything was amazing. the place was clean and bright. great place for a quick meal. prices are reasonable. parking: zankou chicken took over what used to be boston market decades ago. so private lot, ample parking. read more

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I used to go to the other location in Anaheim, and this is the closest I've found to that same amazing taste -- absolutely delicious. Our server, Colin, was wonderful, and we were truly impressed by the level of service. This location also has the best ambiance out of all the ones I've visited, probably because it's the newest. Everything felt very clean, welcoming, and well maintained. We had a really great experience and will definitely be coming back. read more

So excited the South Bay has Zankou!!!!Best most healthy food to eat! Fresh is the word ...been coming for years at L A location, so thrilled your in Bay cities zone . Great falafel and combos are insane!!!! so try lentil soup just like grandmas off the charts, wait staff are so kind and helpful, very nice manager Too! Clean and beautiful interior too love love love read more

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Order from here via DoorDash and per usual the food was phenomenal. Although our order was incorrect, the delicious food made up for it. This was our fist time ordering from this location and the food arrived fresh and hot. Looking forward to visiting in store next time and dining in! read more

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Zankou Chicken you had me at garlic sauce ... I am thrilled that this LA hot spot has finally opened up in the South Bay! Just this past week, Zankou Chicken spot opened up in Lawndale and I am already quite the fan! I chose to get their Combo Plate ($19.99). with a chicken skewer, a shish skewer and sides of basmati rice, hummus, and tzatziki. I also got a side of muttabal ($5.29). The skewers were amazing! The meat was juicy and tender. Each skewer was bursting with flavor, marinated in a tasty blend of herbs and spices. It was definitely love at first bite with these skewers. Not to be outdone were the sides. I loved the creamy hummus, the cool and refreshing tzatziki and the smoky, tangy muttabal. Being an eggplant fan, the muttabal really stuck out. I could really taste that roasted eggplant. Last but not least, the garlic sauce and tahini sauce were pure perfection. Thick, creamy and tasty, it is no wonder why these sauces are so popular! The garlic sauce is so drool worthy! Zankou Chicken is truly a standout. I loved their bold, comforting food. From the juicy skewers to the creamy to the dreamy garlic sauce, I loved it all! I cannot wait to try more of their menu! read more

Zankou Chicken - Combo plate - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

Zankou Chicken is always a solid choice, but Apri is the reason my visit stood out. She greeted me with real warmth, handled my order with care, and made the whole experience feel smooth and personal. You can tell she loves what she does The energy sets the tone for the whole place. Great food is expected. Great service is rare. Apri delivers both. read more

Zankou Chicken - 1/2 dark CHK - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

Got the Chicken Kabob Wrap ($10.99) and made it a meal (add $3.29). Every thing tasted good. The pita chips were crispy. The salad came with plenty of diced tomatoes. The Tahini dressing was flavorful. But the biggest winner was the garlic sauce. It's what made the wrap very tasty. The service was very friendly and helpful. The dining area was a good size. There was plenty of parking (they share the same lot with Video & Audio Center). read more

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Love that everything is made from scratch daily using traditional Armenian and Lebanese recipes passed down for generations, including that iconic garlic sauce. What Iordered * Cucumber mint lemonade (so refreshing) * Chicken tarna plate * Combo kabob plate with chicken + beef, with pita bread, hummus & sides * Baklava to finish, perfectly flaky and so good Staff are so kind and welcoming and restaurant is clean read more

Had my eyes on this place for a while during the build out as it's the best location in the area. I got the tri tip wrap and it was good but not great. IMO, far too much tahini sauce as it got very messy very quickly. The wrap with tax and a small tip was $13.24 - certainly affordable. I'll have I get the chicken next time to complete my review. read more

Zankou Chicken - Tri tip wrap - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

So happy to have Zankou in the South Bay! Great service. Great food. Stick with their signature chicken, as it's way better than their beef. Dips and sauces are good. Baklava is the perfect ending to a delish and fulfilling meal! read more

Zankou Chicken - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

We were invited to the sneak peek soft opening and we got the right one it opened! There were a lot of staff there training other staff but they really had it fine tuned and it was very impressive. Everyone was super friendly and helpful especially Jared and Ashton. We both ordered the half chicken plate. It was a limited menu so we were treated to an entrée, an appetizer and a drink. The chicken was amazing. It was so moist inside and delicious. I chose mine with the rice and cucumber salad and my husband had hummus and rice. We also got the falafel appetizer and pita and muttabal (which was a bit too smoky for our taste) also got the tahini, garlic and harissa sauce which were all delicious. So was the hummus and falafel! The cucumber mint lemonade was delicious! Overall the ambience was fantastic, super clean and super friendly staff. I loved the organization of the experienced staff from other restaurants helping the new staff and I think it ran super smooth! I can't wait to go back and try the kebabs! read more

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I've had Zankou Chicken at other locations so was super excited to hear about one opening close to home. Got an opportunity to try a complimentary meal before they officially opened! We had the Tri tip shawerma plate with falafel and chicken kabob plate with baklava. Everything was great and large portions. Definitely try the cucumber mint lemonade! Service was great. Will definitely be back when they officially open. read more

Their kebabs are good. They provide good service too. I'd definitely come back. I recommend and approve.

We went there on the first Saturday opening lunchtime.Everyone was greeting anyone coming in, welcoming and courteous like how Japanese Ramen shop employees greets us . Been to the other Zankou in the West LA a while back and the chicken is what they are known . So We ordered the whole chicken meal with 2 Large side,Pita bread. We got the humus and cucumber salad, came with pickle, 4 sauces of choice. Drinks paid extra if you get it with free refill. The interior was clean and bright. They were offering free piece of Baklava which was not too sweet, thank goodness. Chicken was moist and tasty . It was very good today. Price wise is comparable to Maison Chicken but they have less sides however basic sides are good enough read more

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This was our first time at a Zankou and it was delicious. Just as important as the food quality was the amazing service. All the workers were inviting, helpful and kind. Special shout out to Colin who came to check on our experience a couple times and was so sweet. Happy to welcome this dining option to the South Bay. read more

Zankou Chicken - Steak and chicken plate with cucumber salad and tzatziki sauce. - Salad Near Me - Lawndale, California

Gabriela took my order she has a great personality very friendly and knowledgeable of all the menu and all the staff here is very friendly very attentive great atmosphere The tables are super clean and the floors I highly recommend Zankou chicken in Lawndale It's a great place to come and eat and enjoy your food I'm gonna continue coming here. Thank you for the great experience read more