Why oh why do I keep giving this place a chance when I could just go to Glendale .......... Horrendous service and a complete lack of organization. Good sits on the top and gets cold for ages !!!!! read more

Terrible Customer Service I had one of the worst customer service experiences at the Zankou Chicken on Colorado in Pasadena. When I politely asked the front desk for a cover, the woman working there completely ignored me and refused to even respond. She was extremely rude and impolite, acting as if I wasn't even standing there. I was shocked by how unprofessional she was. I ended up having to ask another employee just to get basic service. This location seriously needs to train their staff on how to treat customers with respect. Very disappointing and unacceptable. read more

Zankou is a go to favorite. Don't want to cook, but can't decide what to eat? Zankou! I either order a plate or a bowl. This location gets very busy and wait times can get long so I prefer to use their app to order for pick up. I'm not sure how their reward system works, but before I know it I've earned a free meal. Their portions fluctuate on their plates. Recently, I received hardly any rice and a lot of onion, I thought they were suffering from shrinkflation, but just a few days ago their portions were normal again. read more

Love the shawarma wraps here. Anytime I'm in Pasadena I crave Zankou. Place is clean for the most part. The workers are nice from what I've seen. read more

If you've never been here, you are missing out. This place is an institution here in Pasadena and the surrounding area. The food is always top notch and the service is great. The restaurant is always clean and well maintained. Parking is a bit crazy, but trust me it's worth the headache! read more

Zankou Chicken - Yummy Zankou! Their tri tip sherwma's are devine & you've got to try the falafel as it's just beyond delicious. Best order - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

I started coming to Zankou Pasadena when my favorite dish, the Kabob Combo Plate was $12.99, its now $19.99. I still come here once a week despite the significant rise in price of the food. And why? Because Zankou did not changes a darn thing to their food, just the price, which is understandable due to inflation. Zankou's food is still delicious and their portions are generous. read more

Winner winner! I've been going to this spot since 1985 and it's still the best rotisserie chicken of all time. I can never decide whether I want the crispy skin juicy half chicken or a shawarma wrap with delicious meat and hummus. If you're trying it for the first time, go with the rotisserie chicken if you are only able to try one thing on the menu. Don't forget to get the garlic paste(it's toum) but they don't call it that. Thank you to my new friend Bernice who was at the front counter. She is super friendly, helpful, and takes her time to explain how to order to get the most out of your experience. read more

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This is an update to my prior review. The team at Zankou really wants to make a great product, and they are taking the steps to improving the quality of the food and the dining experience. The falafel, hummus, and sauces are bomb. We decided that we will give the chicken kabob another shot, and look forward to supporting more local businesses like Zankou. read more

I've been a fan of Zankou Chicken for years. The food is always great. The best part about coming here is the garlic sauce and rice. As a vegetarian, I appreciate the options and how reasonably priced they are. I've never had any cross contamination or issues. We often get their food for celebrations because it's a hit. The place is clean and organized. The staff are always very nice and happy to give recommendations! read more

Having past by this place so many times, I don't know why we never went it. The service was fantastic. Prices fair and the food was more than delicious. We loved everything we bought. My personal favorite was the tabbouleh. Well maybe the hummus too. Hell all of it was scrumptious. We opted for a chicken plate and a tri-tip shawarma and highly recommended that to anyone. As we sat and ate, we enjoyed seeing so much movement from the staff who cleaned up the dining room. And not to mention the movement from so many customer. Pretty lol seeing such a diverse group of people stopping by for a bite to eat. Do I recommend.. absolutely. Was the service great. Sure was! Prices fair... yup! Place clean.. indeed it was. Food good.. meh. JK. It was very good!!! read more

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The food here is really really good!!! Also one of the top great tasting Mediterranean foods around!! I ordered the chicken kabob plate and food was amazing!! Food was easy to order by this restaurant does get a lot of foot traffic so expect to wait around 15-20 mins to receive your food. They do have a lot of seating and a good amount of different food options to choose from and restaurant is clean! If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food come here!!!! I recommend this place!!! read more

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Zankou will always be special to me--it was my very first introduction to Mediterranean food, and it quickly became one of my favorite spots. Their flavors are bold, fresh, and comforting every time. The half tarna, half shawarma plate is a must--it's the perfect way to get the best of both worlds, and every bite is packed with flavor. But the real star? That garlic sauce (aka garlic butter). Creamy, garlicky, addictive--you'll end up putting it on everything. Zankou is one of those places that never disappoints. Whether it's your first time trying Mediterranean food or your hundredth, it's always a blast of an experience. read more

Zankou still rates as my all time favorite Persian food. They have the cooking down to a science. I like that they offer a variety of sides and the food is always fresh. They were also generous enough to give me an extra side of pickled turnips and peppers, that alone speaks highly of their service. Never skip Zankou if you're in the area read more

Love their garlic sauce! The cucumber salad side is one of my favorite sides because of the refreshing and crunchy flavor! The chicken Kabab is juicy and meaty! My husband and I order take out from this spot at least twice a month! read more

Haven't been to Zankou Chicken in a long time. Craving some Mediterranean food and was in the area. Hummus Labs was closed so decided to order Zankou for take out. Took about 20-30 mins for our order to be ready. Ordered their half rotisserie chicken, lamb plate, beef plate and their falafel wrap. The falafel wrap was tasty but I think a bit too saucy? It got pretty messy eating it but wasn't too bad. The chicken and the lamb were a bit saltier from what I remembered but still flavorful regardless. What I do like most about this place is the pita bread they give you along with the taste of their hummus. Definitely one of the best I've tried. I love dipping the pita bread into the hummus. Did bring back memories from the last time I came and wondered why I don't come often. Either way, the service was great, the food wasn't too bad and if you feel like Mediterranean food, this place is good. read more

I've been going to this place since it opened in the 90s, but in West LA. I didn't know there was a local one til a week ago lol wish I'd known sooner. Their garlic butter is soo good! And their chicken is always done right. My bf got the half chicken and devoured it. I got the chicken tarna. Didn't like the bean dip stuff but whatever. I loved the hummus anyway. Place looks like it probably did the 90s, and it should stay that way! No reason to change it. It's clean, looks good and efficient. Only issue is hearing when your name is called can be a bit difficult. And parking is street, but not terrible in the evening at least. read more

Zankou Chicken - Half Chicken Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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One of my absolute favorite places to order from is Zankou Chicken. I order the family meal and it's perfect for feeding a family of 4-6 people or perfect for individual meal prep. The chicken is perfectly cooked and you are given the option to cut the chicken in 4 or 6 portions. If you love hummus, then this hummus is an absolute must as a side because it is both creamy and flavorful. I use the leftover hummus throughout the week to eat with fresh veggies or remaining pita bread. I also get jasmine rice as the other side. I personally like to pair the jasmine rice with the Tabbouleh Salad (I order this as an additional side) and mix them together. I don't know why, but it tastes amazing combined. The pickled turnips are also tasty, it was similar to eating pickles. I would also recommend ordering the falafel special if you like trying new foods. It's crispy, crunchy, and I believe made out of chickpeas and spices paired with the tahini sauce is amazing. Overall, I really enjoy eating here and highly recommend it. read more

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Zankou Chicken is one of my go-to's when I'm in Pasadena. I lived in Pasadena prior to moving to the Bay Area a decade ago and still eat here when I'm in town visiting family. I really like the chicken tarna plate. The garlic sauce is Zankou's calling card and lives up to the hype. Almost every Zankou fan will tell you that. The hummus is also excellent. read more

I stopped by the Zankou Chicken in Pasadena this afternoon. To put is simply, the chicken may well have been the best I have ever tasted. The management told me that the garlic sauce was made using his grandmother's recipe. And I believe it. The food here is awesome. And I am sure I will be going back. They also do catering - consider it for your next favorite event! Walter H. read more

Zankou deserves 5 stars! It's a must-eat place when we visit SoCal. We typically order for pick-up but have eaten in the establishment once or twice. It's a casual spot good for families. I will say, the first time I had it, I didn't understand the hype. However, after the second time, I started craving Zankou while living in the Bay. Now, we can't leave LA without it. We order the chicken and shish (beef) combo (including roasted tomatoes, rice, and onions) with hummus, tabbouleh salad, and garlic sauce as sides. The combo comes with pita, but we sometimes order extra. I prefer beef always and am still biased towards it; however, I will say Zankou's chicken is delicious (hence the name of the business). I love how tender, soft, and flavorful both the chicken and beef are. In addition to the protein, the garlic paste makes for the perfect sauce. It's very strong in the garlic flavor, and the paste feels almost buttery. I like to add all the ingredients in the pita, including the hummus, and it makes for the most perfect bite. read more

Zankou Chicken - Combo Kabob Plate with hummus, Tabbouleh Salad, and garlic sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food is really good and mostly the staff are friendly but the orders always late and waiting time is too long.

Zankou is solid!! I love Mediterranean food and this spot really did hit the spot hahah the garlic sauce was absolute flames I could eat a bucket of it! The beef wrap was a little better than the chicken wrap but both were very good. Service was solid as well and oh I almost forgot but the hummus was also fantastic! My buddy Nate recommended this spot and it was the right move read more

5 stars! I had an amazing experience at Zankou Chicken in Pasadena. The service was outstanding--one of the staff members (possibly a manager?) went above and beyond. He was incredibly helpful, professional, and made some great recommendations that did not disappoint. The food was sooo good--fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I highly recommend this location and will definitely be coming back. Great service and great food make for a perfect combo! read more

My friends and I visit zankou first when we walked in Lucy greeted us with a big smile. She was so friendly. We tried the quarter white chicken and a Tama The food tasted delicious and garlic. read more

An institution and staple roasted chicken place in LA. Galic sauce, chicken tarna and beef shawarma are divine.

Here is another reason I am lucky to live in LA County. There is definitely a reputation they constantly need to uphold being one of those "you know you're in LA if..." kind of places. Since moving here, I have eaten their food on multiple occasions and have enjoyed it every single time. They are almost always bustling here, and I can see why they require a large crew. The space itself is functional, with tiled floors, booths with glossed seating, bolted tables (I think). Up to this point, I've mainly had the family meal, which easily feeds at least 4. Our latest trip here allotted me the chicken and beef combo plate. The flavors and textures are all there, and never did I think at any point of all my meals from here that it needed any additional flavoring or salt or sauce or any of that. Parking: Street, right in front. Cars don't tend to stay for very long, so there usually isn't much trouble. FYI: - Order online. They tend to take all the way up to the given estimated time, so don't expect to pick the order up 15 minutes before they say it's ready. read more

Delicious food, I wish all Zankou's were this delicious. I placed an order by phone before lunchtime around 1115-ish and it was supposed to be ready in 15 to 20 minutes when I arrived 10 minutes later I still had to wait an extra 10 which is understandable because a lot of people come to the Zankou for lunch. They gave me plenty of garlic and pita so they aren't stingy which I love shout out to them. Ambiance is basic but has plenty of seating room, even though most people pick up and go read more

We've been going to Zankou Chicken for a very, very long time and they never disappoint. Their chicken Tarna is the best. We love to get the bowls with the cucumber salad and the rice and the tzatziki and the garlic.!!!! read more

Stale pita bread every single time! Breaks apart as you roll your stuff into it. So disappointing.

Their food is great. I recommend. Staff is friendly. Their new bowls are tasty Their family meal rotisserie chicken is worth it.

I've probably had hundreds of good meals from Zankou Chicken but tonight's half chicken plate dinner was beyond disappointing. The chicken was so overcooked and dry it was almost inedible. There was almost no meat on the leg and the bone was loose enough to fall out by itself which only happens if it's overcooked. I would also note that the portion was smaller than usual, not worth the price. read more

What can I say about Zankou Chicken??? Every time I come here (Pasadena location and all other Zankou locations) I am always guaranteed a delicious meal . It's usually busy but the wait is always worth it. Service was quick too - we only waited about 10 minutes for our order. Today since we were in the area, we decided to get the family meal (a whole chicken, 2 large sides basmati rice and taboulleh, pickled beets, pita bread and garlic spread), Double Lule Kabob plate and Double Shish Kabob plate. I asked them to cut my chicken for me (choices were cut in 2, 4 or 6 pieces) so it's ready to eat when we got home. I installed their new app and got a welcome reward of a small side - we chose more basmati rice YUMMY There is street parking and a small parking lot located at the back of the restaurant so it's easily accessible. Everything was so flavorful and yummy! Zankou is one of our favorites!!! We highly recommend it! read more

I have always liked this Zankou location. One of the very first ones I ate at over 26 years ago. Right by the Pasadena City College. Has a nice outside view of the city, but there is no outdoor seating. Parking is not always available. But I ordered a half chicken with some hummus. It was good . Never too munch problems, unless my food is dried out. Service was good this time. Better experience this time. read more

Had the combo plate chicken and beef! Amazingly delicious! Need was tender and chicken was flavorful! Fluffy rice hummus delicious. It's Definitely worth stopping in for a treat. If you like Mediterranean food you won't be disappointed! read more

I am vegan and adore their rice, hummus, and tabbouleh salad. It is all absolutely wonderful. My family loves their chicken, lamb, and beef skewers/kababs. We have visited so many times and have always been extremely happy with everything! read more

I love coming to this location because the food is always fresh and consistently great! Karla is always happy and smiling and gives us the best customer service! Thank you for making my day better! read more

Karrie was amazing, very sweet and excellent customer service. Of course, you deny the food, its on point like always!!

Got a bowl with rice, shredded up chicken(forgot the name), cilantro, and feta cheese. The food made me THROW UP!! Literally 2 hours after eating the food. Don't recommend!!! I definitely think it was the cheese!!! read more

Really disappointed. Was so excited to love this place, as I've heard the hype forever and love a good chicken kabob. I ordered online and the description specifically says chicken breast. I have issues with food texture so I made sure to check. Ordered 2 kabobs and when I got home, they were all dark meat with a really unappealing chewy texture. To make matters worse, they were really under seasoned. Money is tight so it hurt to throw it out but it was really bad. Wish I could get a refund! read more

A Mediterranean restaurant to go to rid yourself of your need for this type of fix! All the choices you have from kabobs and shawarma. We ordered the 1/4 Dark Chicken plate. Half Chicken plate and the Beef Kabobs. The orders came with hummus, salad and a whole bag of Pita Bread. What a treat! The food served fast no long wait. The restaurant was clean including their all gender restroom located at the hallway of the side of the restaurant. read more

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