Kebab near Encino, CA

“Staff are always friendly, food is so good..very fresh. Was surprised to find they are an expanding chain! Food quality is way better than what you would expect from a chain, this is more like a local best-kept-secret spot. Wish them all the luck and keep serving that good good!“

“Being from Chicago and living in California has been really hard to find pizza we like, this restaurant has amazing pizza. It's not Chicago style. It's, its own Persian /Italian style and it's amazing every single seasoning and spice you can taste all the flavor comes through the food every-time we've come here we've loved every single thing we've gotten the staff has amazing service! the flatbread is, incredible beyond words.“

“First I want to say that the customer service was on point! I felt welcomed and heard which is a big deal. I don't eat meat - just fish and when I told the guy making my food that, he was so nice about changing his gloves and taking the precautions that made me feel comfortable. That's a big deal for me because there are places that are very rude and take offense to me addressing their cross contamination practices. Anyway for the food, my wrap was so delicious! It tasted fresh and had a lot of veggies which I appreciate. It also came with some garlic fries which I wasn't expecting and they were bomb! I got a wrap and fries for $13 bucks smh that's unheard of this day and time AND it was delicious and fresh... I will definitely be back!! Only thing I wish I had was some spicy tahini sauce to pour on my wrap, that would have been a game changer forreal.“

“Came across this restaurant on yelp and decided to stop by because of their great reviews. Im glad i did because now it makes sense why they have such good reviews. Amazing 10/10 service and food. Extremely nice ambiance to whole another level. I would say Their food is the best mediterranean food in not only entire valley but entire california. Trust my words and you wont be disappointed to come and check them out. Thank you and ill be back for sure .“

“I can't say enough good things - great food, great service and its Halal! The chicken is so moist, as is the beef. The falafel isn't dry, which makes the wrap a must have. Run don't walk on this storefront. It's a little hard to find, so keep looking!“

“Very impressed with Javan! Service was so helpful and friendly, especially our server Victor. The food was outstanding and so fresh. The combination of flavors in the Alex salad was absolutely outstanding. Our vegetarian Koobideh was delicious. The hummus and babaganoush were perfect. Thank you - we will be back!“

“My Persian friend Neda came to visit and wants me to try Persian food. She found Vanak online and we are trying it for the first time. It's located in the El Pollo Loco shopping center. This place looks nice and clean, they got a A grade. It has a nice ambience. I'm sure it looks a lot better in the evening. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The parking was ok. Saied took our order and was very patient and helpful. He wore a great smile and eye contact is a plus We had tons of questions about the food. He explained all about the food so patiently. The price is a bit high but they have good portions. They have such great customer service which is such a plus.. They let us sample a freshly made dessert. Usually with the amount of questions my friend had they would have been annoyed already. They were in the middle of a very big order and still tended to our tiny order. I'll definitely recommend and will be back.“

“I LEFT IRAN WHEN I WAS 12 YEARS OLD IN 1978. UNFORTUNITLY 1978 WAS THE LAST TIME I EAT MY GRANDMOTHERS COOKINGSHE MADE MY FAVORIT STEW, OVER THE YEARS MY MOTHER MY SISTER AND FINALLY MY WIFE MADE MY FAVORIT STEW BUT NONE OF THEM TASTED LIKE MY GRANDMOTHERS STEW. UNTILL FOURTY SOME YEARS LATER, FIRST TIME TRIED SAME STEW AT LAZIZ GRILL, FIRST SPOON FIRST TASTE OF THE SAME STEW TOOK ME BACK TO ME BACK TO MY GRANDMOTHERS KITCHEN. I REALIZED THAT LADIES AT LAZIZ GRILL ARE FROM SAME AREA OF NORTHERN REGION AS MY GRANDMOTHER.I CONSIDER MYSELF A VERY LUCKY PERSON TO KNOW TWO BEAUTIFUL GIFTED LADIES ARE WITH IN MINUTES AWAY FROM ME AND I CAN GET MY FAVORIT STEW. A GIFT FROM HAVEN TO US ATLEAST THEY ARE GIFT TO ME. I AM GREATFUL AND THANK YOU LADIES.“

“I randomly walked in after my eyebrow appointment and was pleasantly surprised!! I placed an order for takeout for one and it took a little longer than expected. Before I could ask for an eta, they came up to me on their own and explained what happened and gave me the most amazing tea and dessert while I waited for my food. I was very surprised and thankful because I was soooo hungry after work/eyebrow appointment. Highly recommended this place to everyone! The food tasted better because of how kind and attentive the staff were!!“

“Went for Sunday lunch. Enjoyed food and casual ambiance with relaxing instrumental music in the background. I had chicken kebab. The pieces of breast meat were surprisingly moist. A nice selection of sides. They were not that busy so service was fast. Easy to have conversations. I would return for another meal. If you are like me, I keep thinking everything is so expensive, but I've seen some TO-GO only places charge similar prices as this place, so I now have a better appreciation of the price.“

“I must say, it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional, with each dish bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff who were knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. The atmosphere was inviting and cozy, perfect for a relaxed evening out. Overall, I highly recommend Pi for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.“

“Mia's intuition is spot on! She has an amazing technique that really allows her to get to the core of an issue. As soon as I sat down with her I felt at ease, like she was family. She gave me immediate insight and I felt relief in the places I was struggling. Highly recommend her services!“

“If you are craving for some really good Indian food and a good host, this is the best place to be in. The Food here is authentic and fresh which makes it worth your time and money any day. Special shout out to the host, Mr Rajan, and Gauri. who are really helpful and warm. That is why we ate here twice during our 2 day stay. A must try….“

“This is a hidden gem. These guys are super friendly, accommodating, and provide amazing service. The food is superb and it reminds me of some of the famous food trucks in the plethora of other countries that I've visited. The prices are fair and the amount of food you get for that price is astounding. Great work guys.“

“I drive 25 min from Calabasas to buy their marinated bbq, always fresh and the best meat in town. Best service and the nicest family owned store around.Thank you for the great service! Everything is nicely organized and clean throughout the store.“

“1st time eating here , I came with one of my coworkers and all I can say the guy who helped us is very nice, prepared our dishes very fast, I had the lula kabob wrap, huge wrap btw and very delicious I couldn't finish all, just half, my coworker got the combination kabob, I'm looking forward to go again , I highly recommend this placeParking: Is a small parking lot , plus is not parking only for magma, there are other shops“

“Update 3/13/23 - I have ordered from them many times since my last order and everything has been consistently fresh and delicious. No mistakes. The koobideh was amazing today and the halim is great too. Updating my review to 5 stars.Update 12/29/22 - this is the 2nd time in a row they did not provide an item I ordered and paid for on a postmates order. I changed my review from 3 stars to 1. There is no point in having good food if you don’t provide the items your customers order. Now I have ghorme sabzi with no rice :(Their food is usually good, but today they did not give me the halim I ordered on postmates :( I was looking forward to trying it since not many Persian restaurants serve it. Bummer.“

“this place by far has one of the best Kebab plates ever growing up eating kabobs it was very hard to find original here in the states very few places can make it as good as this place does the chef here is as original as it gets juicy and tender and full of flavor I love this spot it is gem in the neighborhood great place in San Fernando Valley I've had the lamb shank also and they're filet mignon skewers are delicious in the portions if you're not super hungry you're going to have some food for later on humongous“

“The place looks great. The food is absolutely good. The Kabob plates are amazing and are perfect in every aspect. All the food is great. They have great service and people check up on you when you dine in. Overall one of the best kabobs I’ve had.Parking: Parking is always available.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. There are no stairs to the restaurant.“