Lebanese Restaurants near Lake Balboa, CA

“So friendly! The first time I went in, I was offered samples of so many different dishes. Everything was delicious and one in particular I hadn’t tasted in so many years, it made me nostalgic for my mom’s cooking and brought tears to my eyes! Home made tasting food obviously prepared with love.“

“My absolute new favorite restaurant! We were visiting family in LA from Chicago and they took us here, I ended up going three times in my one week visit. Cheese stuffed zaatar and the sojouk kachopuri were my favorite and the garlic chicken wrap was my husbands. Honestly everything we had was delicious and the kids kept asking for the pepperoni pizza and mini pizzas.“

“Excellent Lebanese restaurant! The food was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was attentive, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. Highly recommend for anyone craving genuine Lebanese cuisine!“

“It was our first time at Mona's Kitchen and we are so coming back. Incredible quality and selection of food. Friendly service, affordable. 5 stars!“

“dine in is terrible on summer days...so hot.. sweaty..food is ok..“

“On my first visit, I was welcomed by Salim (the owner) with a friendly handshake. I tried the combo kabobs, and the quality of the ingredients stood out immediately. The kabobs were tender and oozing with juice, with just the right amount of char and smokiness to bring out their depth and flavor. The salad was crisp and very watery. The hummus was light, silky, and delicate without too much seasoning. I also liked how the rice was light — not too salty or buttery like some places.

My Arnold Palmer was refreshing and not overly sweet. Everything felt intentionally flavored to offer impact without that heavy, overwhelming feeling afterward. After a hearty meal, I felt light and satisfied. Really happy with this spontaneous find, and I’ll definitely be back to complete their entire menu.“

“Recommended place, Tasty food.“

“Excellent meal. Highly recommend.“

“The Brazino was amazing 🤩. Great service, salad and appetizer.“

“Absolutely fantastic Baklava! It was so good that as soon as I tasted it I immediately order for my daughter and best friend. So fresh and perfectly made.“

“I've eaten here twice now. First time ran in and ordered a Falafel with Hummus and Tabuleh. It was so delcious - some of the best I have ever had. Came back for lunch with mu huband for lunch and he had a Schwarma salad. It was also delicious. The garlic sauce and home made bread served with salad was amazing. Will go back again and even go out of my way to enjoy this specail little spot.“

“Absolutely fantastic Baklava! It was so good that as soon as I tasted it I immediately order for my daughter and best friend. So fresh and perfectly made.“

“Loved the plate of chicken and beef gyro bites. The flavors were great and with hot sauce and tahini it tasted even better. The service was fast as well. Waited maybe 10 mins most for it to be ready. Def would recommend for a quick & tasty bite.“

“This is the go to spot in Southern California for the best Mediterranean food and entertainment. This place will never disappoint. The staff are friendly and they go above and beyond to cater to your every need.“

“I’ve loved Zankou’s chicken for years — it’s the best in the Valley. In the past, the service here in Tarzana was a little hit-or-miss, but lately it’s been a big improvement. Zack, who’s now working the register, is fantastic. He’s friendly, efficient, and makes the whole experience smoother. It’s great to see the food I’ve always loved matched with excellent customer service.“

“Atmosphere was dark but I think shades were down to maybe protect against afternoon sun. I did not dine in, but quite a bit of people were dining in with family.

Food was actually better quality than the sepulveda/santa monica location. Staff were busy so not much time to socialize/connect, but staff seemed thorough and punctual.

Would takeout and to-go just for food quality and staff helpfulness.“