The Gate Lounge
16925 Ventura Blvd, Encino
(818) 788-9800
Customers' Favorites
Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Lunch Box
Mediterranean Beef Shawarma Lunchbox
Mediterranean Chicken Kebab
Mediterranean Beef Kebab
Mediterranean Salad
Hummus with Meat
Spinach Fatayer
Veggie Sampler
Seasoned Fries
Fattoush Salad
Sandwich
12" Chix Shaw Wrp
12" Beef Shaw Wrp
24" Chix Shaw Wrp
24" beef Shaw Wrp
Falafel Wrp
Plates
Chix Shaw Plate
Beef Shaw Plate
Falafel Plate
Wings
Wings 6 pcs
Wings 9 pcs
Wings 12 pcs
Appetizers
Cheese rolls
Hookah
Hookah
Alcohol
House Wine (B)
House Wine (G)
Almaza
Corona
Stella
Heineken
Bucket of 6 beers
Cocktails
Featured items
Family Package
2 Kababs (Chicken, Beef Lula)2 Salads (Tabbouleh, Fattoush)10 Mezzas (Cheese Plate, Labneh, Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Grape Leaves, Kebbeh Nayueh, Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Seasoned Fries)Served family style with rice
Go Combo Box
Chicken and beef kabab served with rice and hummus
Fried Halloum
Pan fried haloum served with tomatoes, cucumbers
Lula Kabab Entree
Marinated ground beef served with rice, hummus and salad
Go Chicken Kabab
Marinated grilled chicken breast served with rice, hummus and Garlic Paste
Veggie Sampler
Falafel, Hummus, Grape Leaves, Baba Ghanouj and Tabbouleh
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served seasoned fries
Cheese Rolls
Fried rolls stuffed with cheese, fresh mint and onions
Spinach Fatayer
Fresh baked dough stuffed with spinach, onions and lemon juice
Go Shawarma Chicken
Marinated slices of chicken breast served with rice, hummus and Garlic Paste
Frog Legs
Pan fried frog legs sauteed with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice
Catering Packages
Family Package
2 Kababs (Chicken, Beef Lula)2 Salads (Tabbouleh, Fattoush)10 Mezzas (Cheese Plate, Labneh, Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Grape Leaves, Kebbeh Nayueh, Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Seasoned Fries)Served family style with rice
Feast Package
3 Kababs (Chicken, Beef Lula and Beef Kabab),2 Salads (Tabbouleh, Fattoush),12 Mezzas (Cheese Plate, Labneh, Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Grape Leaves, Kebbeh Nayueh, Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Seasoned Fries, Soujuk, Maaneh,Served family style with rice
Go Boxes
Go Shawarma Chicken
Marinated slices of chicken breast served with rice, hummus and Garlic Paste
Go Combo Box
Chicken and beef kabab served with rice and hummus
Go Chicken Kabab
Marinated grilled chicken breast served with rice, hummus and Garlic Paste
Go Lamb Kabab
Marinated lamb filet served with rice and hummus
Go Falafel
Crispy chickpeas patties mixed herbs served with rice and tahini
Go Beef Lula Kabab
Marinated ground beef served with rice and hummus
Go Beef Kabab
Marinated beef filet mignon served with rice and hummus
Go Shawarma Beef
Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served with rice and hummus
Samplers
Famous Sampler
Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Sambousek and Seasoned fries
Veggie Sampler
Falafel, Hummus, Grape Leaves, Baba Ghanouj and Tabbouleh
Cold Appetizers
Kebbeh Nayyeh
Lebanese steak tartare mixed with spices, olive oil, and onions
Basturma
Seasoned air dried beef
Grape Leaves
Tender grape leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables
Shanklish
Spicy aged Mediterranean cheese mixed with vegetables and olive oil
Veggie Labneh
Strained plain yogurt served with fresh vegetables and olive oil
Labneh Harra
Strained plain yogurt mixed with fresh mint, cucumber and jalapenos
Muhammara
bread crumbs, crushed walnuts, red pepper, and olive oil
Hummus With Meat
Homemade hummus topped with filet mignon and pine nuts
Hummus
Crushed cheakpeas mixed with tahini and lemon juice
Baba Ghanouj
Smashed eggplant mixed with tahini and lemon juice
Cheese Plate
Feta cheese served with cucumber, olives, fresh mint and tomatoes
Cucumber Laban (Jajek)
Laban or Tzatziki yogurt with sliced cucumber and mint
Hot Appertizers
Batata Harra
Potatoes sautéed with chili pepper, cilantro and garlic
Soujuk
Beef sausage sautéed with tomatoes
Maaneh
Mediterranean sausage sautéed with fresh garlic and lemon juice
Arayes
Marinated Minced beef mixed with onions and parsley
Spinach Fatayer
Fresh baked dough stuffed with spinach, onions and lemon juice
Fried Halloum
Pan fried haloum served with tomatoes, cucumbers
Seasoned Fries
Fried fries with spices
Falafel Mezza
Crispy chickpeas patties mixed herbs and spices
Cheese Rolls
Fried rolls stuffed with cheese, fresh mint and onions
Sambousek
Fresh Fried dough stuffed with beef, and pine nuts
Fried Kebbeh
Minced beef stuffed with ground beef, onions and pine nuts
Soup, Salad & Sides
Falafel Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, turnips, lemon juice topped with tahini
Pickles & Turnips
Mediterranean Salad
Parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, lemon juice and olive oil
Fattoush Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mint pomegranate and pita chips
Lentil Soup
Lentil chopped with onions and olive oil. Served with pita chips
Tabbouleh Salad
Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice and olive oil
Vegetable Plate
Mixed vegetable plates includes lettuce, tomatos, onions, fresh mint, jalapenos, and reddish
Garlic Paste
Garlic paste sauce prepared fresh
Tahini
Tahini Paste mixed with fresh lemon
Sandwiches & Wraps
Maaneh Sandwich
Mediterranean sausage sautéed served with seasoned fries
Soujouk Sandwich
Beef sausage sautéed with tomatoes served with seasoned fries
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served seasoned fries
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Marinated slices of chicken breast served with seasoned fries and Garlic Paste
Lula Kabab Sandwich
Marinated ground beef served with salad
Lamb Sandwich
Marinated lamb filet served with salad
Eggplant Sandwich
Fried eggplant seasoned served with salad
Beef Kabab Sandwich
Marinated beef filet mignon served with salad
Chicken Kabab Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken breast served with salad and Garlic Paste
Falafel Sandwich
Crispy chickpeas patties with mixed herbs served with salad
Cauliflower Sandwich
Fried caulifower seasoned served with salad
Kabab Entrees
Mix Grill Kabab
Chicken, lula and beef kabab mixed grill served with rice, hummus and salad (2pp)
Lula Kabab Entree
Marinated ground beef served with rice, hummus and salad
Beef Kabab Entree
Marinated beef filet mignon served with rice, hummus and salad
Chicken Kabab Entree
Marinated grilled chicken breast served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
Lamb Kabab Entree
Marinated lamb filet served with rice, hummus and salad
Chicken Shawarma Entree
Marinated slices of chicken breast served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
Combo Kabab
Chicken and beef kabab served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
Beef Shawarma Entree
Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served with rice, hummus and salad
A La Carte
Chicken Kabab by the Skewer
(1) Skewer - Marinated grilled chicken breast served with grilled vegetables
Beef Kabab by the Skewer
(1) Skewer - Marinated beef filet mignon served with grilled vegetables
Lamb Kabab by the Skewer
(1) Skewer - Marinated lamb filet served with grilled vegetables
Chicken Shawarma by the Pound
(1) lbs - Marinated slices of chicken breast served with garlic paste
Beef Shawarma by the Pound
(1) lb - Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served with tahini sauce
Lula Kabab by the Skewer
(1) Skewer - Marinated ground beef served with grilled vegetables
Seafod Entrees
Shrimp Kabab
Grilled shrimp tossed with garlic, herbs and lemon juice
Grilled Salmon
Grilled filet marinated with garlic, rosemary, oregano, olive oil served with parsley tahini sauce
Sultan Ibrahim
Deep fried Mediterranean Sea Bass served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
Tilapia
Grilled filet Tilapia served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
Branzino
Grilled Mediterranean fish served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
Specialty Entrees
Lamb Kastaleta
Tender center-cut lamb chops, season and grilled.
Quails
Grilled and seasoned Ferri Quails with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice
Frog Legs
Pan fried frog legs sauteed with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice
Deserts
Ashta
Ashta topped with honey and banana, serving for 2
Baklava
Your choice of Walnut or Cashew, 1 piece
Fruit Plate
Mixed fruits cut and served fresh
Drinks
Soft Drinks
RedBull
12 FL OZ
Sole Arte Water
Sole Arte premium Italian mineral water
Sole Arte Sparkling
Sole Arte premium Italian sparkling mineral water
American Coffee
American coffee daily fresh
House Coffee
Arabic Coffee freshly prepared
Espresso Coffee
Espresso Coffee
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Recent Reviews
The Gate is a true gem for Arabic cuisine in Los Angeles. The flavors are rich, the ingredients fresh, and every bite feels like home-cooked perfection. The ambiance is unmatched — from the cozy décor to the upbeat live music, it’s an experience from start to finish. The hookah is top-tier, with a variety of smooth, flavorful blends that never disappoint. Whether you’re coming for dinner, a night out, or both — The Gate always delivers the perfect vibe.
July 2025
The Gate is hands down the best Arabic restaurant in Los Angeles. The food is authentic, flavorful, and always fresh, every dish is a hit. The hookah is smooth with great flavor options. Add in the live entertainment and music, and you’ve got an amazing night out. Great food, great atmosphere, and unbeatable vibes!
June 2025
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