Amazing place A lot of very good vibes Awesome food Very nice music Very professional service
I was so happy and I enjoyed everything !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liliya Safronyuk
Delicious food, amazing not boring environment . Met so many great , easy to talk people . Loved the music . Service was top notch . Our server Tiffany was unbelievable. Bartender Horel was so much fun . If u want to have fun , enjoy your food and not be bored this is your place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
melody bloch
Had dinner there with my parents on Saturday, November 23rd. I initially booked a table inside, but when we entered the place, we couldn’t stay inside because the music was so loud (even for me, and I’m 31 yo), it was so unbearable so the nice lady who welcomed us offered us a table in the patio. The music was still loud, but less than inside. It’s a pity that the music is so loud for dinner time, I mean, I would understand if the music gets louder as of 11pm but before that, if you want to properly eat and discuss with your friends, forget about it. Then about the service, our waiter was very kind, however my dad received his plate and had to wait for 20/30mn to receive ours with my mum. Never saw that in my entire life, you usually bring all the plates at once… the waiter felt very sorry and we asked him to bring my dad’s plate in the kitchen to keep it warm, the time our plates with my mum were ready. Even if the waiter and the lady at the entrance were very kind, I would definitely not recommend and wouldn’t go back (without saying that it’s way too pricy for what we got, even though it wasn’t bad tasting).
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Wainthepain
The food was great, and the prices were reasonable, but the portion sizes were disappointing. I ordered a bowl of hummus and was surprised to only receive one pita. It felt stingy to offer just one for an entire bowl. The sushi was delicious, but again, the portions were smaller than expected. While the atmosphere and service were both excellent, the portion sizes didn’t match the quality, leaving me wanting more for the price I paid. A bit more generosity with the portions would greatly improve the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Avner Roofing Handyman
The food, service and atmosphere is 5 star thank you for having us best birthday ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
yarin sofer
I was amazed by the service by the atmosphere by the people that came there, everything was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shmuel friedman
We had to wait 30 minutes to be seated and another 30 minutes to receive water
Assuming the water was freshly squeezed from a nearby well waiting that long.
The short-rib flatbread was quite good, and the cauliflower was great. The sushi and drinks were also excellent.
The ambiance was lovely, with a club-style vibe.
It is costly, but that’s what you pay for such an atmosphere.
They added a 22% gratuity, which seems excessive, but given that it's 2024, I’m considering identifying as a 22% tip myself!
I would return if I won the lottery or sought a great drink or a Jewish club.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Margaux
A festive middle eastern restaurant. We came here during the week and quite early so it was fairly calm.
We got a few different items: Moroccan cigars, crispy cauliflower, spicy chicken tenders, ribeye steak, schnitzel. And, a salad that was delicious - I can’t remember the name and I can’t find on the menu, but that one was so good!
Everything was great and tasty. A lot of different flavors, spices. Whether you come for the food or the ambiance, a nice place to visit for a unique experience.
Been there for my first time on Thursday. Was invite by AP. From the service, food, drinks, music and live entertainment were amazing! Definitely will be back and adding to one of my favorite places in LA. I’ll say it’s definitely an experience to have!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam C
I recently dined at Basbussa, and it was hands down one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. From start to finish, it felt like a perfect storm of poor service and subpar food.
First, let’s talk about the service—or lack thereof. After asking four times for the check, it finally arrived, but not before the plates were left piled on the table, making the whole experience feel rushed and unprofessional. To make matters worse, the Schnitzel dish came out before our appetizers, and then all the main dishes followed in a chaotic wave without any spacing. It felt like they were just trying to get us out the door instead of actually serving us.
Now, onto the food. I’m not exaggerating when I say it reminded me of a sports bar—but not a good one. The ribeye was an abysmal cut, overly fatty and chewy. The Fattoush salad was completely flavorless, lacking any of the vibrant taste you'd expect. And the raw fish? Let's just say it was drowned in sauce, rendering the actual fish taste non-existent.
To top it all off, there’s a built-in 22% service charge, which seems to mean they couldn’t care less about providing decent service. It’s as if they think they can coast on that automatic tip, and it shows.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend Basbussa to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience. Save your time and money—there are plenty of better options out there!
P.S. - There is an excellent mediterranean restaurant that I recommend called Carmel, which is WAY better and excellent service, or there is a great restaurant for the vibe and ambience next door to Basbussa called Toca Madera which altogether much better!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sam
I recently dined at Basbussa, and it was hands down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. From start to finish, it felt like a perfect storm of poor service and subpar food. First, let's talk about the service—or lack thereof. After asking four times for the check, it finally arrived, but not before the plates were left piled on the table, making the whole experience feel rushed and unprofessional. To make matters worse, the Schnitzel dish came out before our appetizers, and then all the main dishes followed in a chaotic wave without any spacing. It felt like they were just trying to get us out the door instead of actually serving us. Now, onto the food. I'm not exaggerating when I say it reminded me of a sports bar—but not a good one. The ribeye was an abysmal cut, overly fatty and chewy. The Fattoush salad was completely flavorless, lacking any of the vibrant taste you'd expect. And the raw fish? Let's just say it was drowned in sauce, rendering the actual fish taste non-existent. To top it all off, there's a built-in 22% service charge, which seems to mean they couldn't care less about providing decent service. It's as if they think they can coast on that automatic tip, and it shows. Overall, I wouldn't recommend Basbussa to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience. Save your time and money—there are plenty of better options out there! P.S. - There is an excellent mediterranean restaurant that I recommend called Carmel, which is WAY better and excellent service, or there is a great restaurant for the vibe and ambience next door to Basbussa called Toca Madera which altogether much better!
Menachem Grossbaum
Basbussa? More Bas'bussin!! That food was straight HEAVEN! Would absolutely recommend.
Irwin
Not my our first time at this restaurant, each time has been a positive experience; went with friends last night. Ordered multiple dishes which we all shared (highly recommended approach), everything was excellent from steak to chicken, to coleslaw salad, to salmon, to cauliflower. Service was good, the staff is really nice, and the desserts were very good. Not rushed out after dinner allowing us to catch up and continue the conversation. If looking for a cool kosher place in LA, this is the place.
Very nice place for hangout and chill
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place
A lot of very good vibes
Awesome food
Very nice music
Very professional service
I was so happy and I enjoyed everything !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, amazing not boring environment . Met so many great , easy to talk people . Loved the music . Service was top notch . Our server Tiffany was unbelievable. Bartender Horel was so much fun . If u want to have fun , enjoy your food and not be bored this is your place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had dinner there with my parents on Saturday, November 23rd. I initially booked a table inside, but when we entered the place, we couldn’t stay inside because the music was so loud (even for me, and I’m 31 yo), it was so unbearable so the nice lady who welcomed us offered us a table in the patio. The music was still loud, but less than inside. It’s a pity that the music is so loud for dinner time, I mean, I would understand if the music gets louder as of 11pm but before that, if you want to properly eat and discuss with your friends, forget about it.
Then about the service, our waiter was very kind, however my dad received his plate and had to wait for 20/30mn to receive ours with my mum. Never saw that in my entire life, you usually bring all the plates at once… the waiter felt very sorry and we asked him to bring my dad’s plate in the kitchen to keep it warm, the time our plates with my mum were ready.
Even if the waiter and the lady at the entrance were very kind, I would definitely not recommend and wouldn’t go back (without saying that it’s way too pricy for what we got, even though it wasn’t bad tasting).
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
The food was great, and the prices were reasonable, but the portion sizes were disappointing. I ordered a bowl of hummus and was surprised to only receive one pita. It felt stingy to offer just one for an entire bowl. The sushi was delicious, but again, the portions were smaller than expected. While the atmosphere and service were both excellent, the portion sizes didn’t match the quality, leaving me wanting more for the price I paid. A bit more generosity with the portions would greatly improve the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food, service and atmosphere is 5 star
thank you for having us best birthday ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was amazed by the service by the atmosphere by the people that came there, everything was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had to wait 30 minutes to be seated and another 30 minutes to receive water
Assuming the water was freshly squeezed from a nearby well waiting that long.
The short-rib flatbread was quite good, and the cauliflower was great. The sushi and drinks were also excellent.
The ambiance was lovely, with a club-style vibe.
It is costly, but that’s what you pay for such an atmosphere.
They added a 22% gratuity, which seems excessive, but given that it's 2024, I’m considering identifying as a 22% tip myself!
I would return if I won the lottery or sought a great drink or a Jewish club.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
A festive middle eastern restaurant.
We came here during the week and quite early so it was fairly calm.
We got a few different items: Moroccan cigars, crispy cauliflower, spicy chicken tenders, ribeye steak, schnitzel. And, a salad that was delicious - I can’t remember the name and I can’t find on the menu, but that one was so good!
Everything was great and tasty. A lot of different flavors, spices. Whether you come for the food or the ambiance, a nice place to visit for a unique experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always good times
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Been there for my first time on Thursday. Was invite by AP. From the service, food, drinks, music and live entertainment were amazing! Definitely will be back and adding to one of my favorite places in LA. I’ll say it’s definitely an experience to have!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently dined at Basbussa, and it was hands down one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. From start to finish, it felt like a perfect storm of poor service and subpar food.
First, let’s talk about the service—or lack thereof. After asking four times for the check, it finally arrived, but not before the plates were left piled on the table, making the whole experience feel rushed and unprofessional. To make matters worse, the Schnitzel dish came out before our appetizers, and then all the main dishes followed in a chaotic wave without any spacing. It felt like they were just trying to get us out the door instead of actually serving us.
Now, onto the food. I’m not exaggerating when I say it reminded me of a sports bar—but not a good one. The ribeye was an abysmal cut, overly fatty and chewy. The Fattoush salad was completely flavorless, lacking any of the vibrant taste you'd expect. And the raw fish? Let's just say it was drowned in sauce, rendering the actual fish taste non-existent.
To top it all off, there’s a built-in 22% service charge, which seems to mean they couldn’t care less about providing decent service. It’s as if they think they can coast on that automatic tip, and it shows.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend Basbussa to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience. Save your time and money—there are plenty of better options out there!
P.S. - There is an excellent mediterranean restaurant that I recommend called Carmel, which is WAY better and excellent service, or there is a great restaurant for the vibe and ambience next door to Basbussa called Toca Madera which altogether much better!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I recently dined at Basbussa, and it was hands down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. From start to finish, it felt like a perfect storm of poor service and subpar food. First, let's talk about the service—or lack thereof. After asking four times for the check, it finally arrived, but not before the plates were left piled on the table, making the whole experience feel rushed and unprofessional. To make matters worse, the Schnitzel dish came out before our appetizers, and then all the main dishes followed in a chaotic wave without any spacing. It felt like they were just trying to get us out the door instead of actually serving us. Now, onto the food. I'm not exaggerating when I say it reminded me of a sports bar—but not a good one. The ribeye was an abysmal cut, overly fatty and chewy. The Fattoush salad was completely flavorless, lacking any of the vibrant taste you'd expect. And the raw fish? Let's just say it was drowned in sauce, rendering the actual fish taste non-existent. To top it all off, there's a built-in 22% service charge, which seems to mean they couldn't care less about providing decent service. It's as if they think they can coast on that automatic tip, and it shows. Overall, I wouldn't recommend Basbussa to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience. Save your time and money—there are plenty of better options out there! P.S. - There is an excellent mediterranean restaurant that I recommend called Carmel, which is WAY better and excellent service, or there is a great restaurant for the vibe and ambience next door to Basbussa called Toca Madera which altogether much better!
Basbussa? More Bas'bussin!! That food was straight HEAVEN! Would absolutely recommend.
Not my our first time at this restaurant, each time has been a positive experience; went with friends last night. Ordered multiple dishes which we all shared (highly recommended approach), everything was excellent from steak to chicken, to coleslaw salad, to salmon, to cauliflower. Service was good, the staff is really nice, and the desserts were very good. Not rushed out after dinner allowing us to catch up and continue the conversation. If looking for a cool kosher place in LA, this is the place.
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