Middle Eastern Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

“What an unforgettable dinner! Everything was flawless—a perfect 10 out of 10! The food was absolutely delicious, the hostess was incredibly warm and welcoming, and our server provided impeccable service all night long. The restaurant has such a charming, elegant ambiance, and every single detail was spot on. I already can’t wait to come back—highly recommended!I have to give a special shoutout to the lamb. I’m usually not a fan of lamb, but this was the first time I've ever had it cooked so perfectly, and it completely changed my perspective. The side dishes were rich, the drinks were amazing, and every single dish we tried was bursting with flavor“

“Great food and cocktails!! 🍸“

“Always a good interaction when coming to Z Falafel. The cooks are such nice guys and always so helpful when I may ask about one of their many options on the menu. I always try to switch up my plate when I come here and not once have I had a disappointing meal from this location. Keep going hard!“

“Highly highly recommend. Awesome food. Great owner. Great servers. Best babaganoush ever!“

“Great Lebanese taco joint. Vegetarian options. Generous portions. Very satisfying.“

“The best Yemeni restaurant in USA I believe. Has the taste and smile of authentic Yemeni dishes. I highly recommend to any one visiting LA ..“

“Great Chicken 🐔 Kabob plate.“

“Everything was delish!! No doubts, all of it was fabulous!!“

“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!“

“delicious food in a beautiful setting.“

“A++++++++++++++++++++++++“

“Delicious! Really interesting and tasty food.“

“My son and are from Riverside and he loves Mediterranean Food. He said Mommy LA has great Mediterranean Food and he was right Lucia’s is outstanding. The meat was tender, smooth and savory hummus, and perfectly fried Fafalal.
I specially love the hint rose water in Baklava showcasing regional influence North Africa and Persian styles.“

“This is the best Mediterranean/Lebanese food in LA. I have not tried a better falafel anywhere in the world yet... Definitely 10 stars!!“

“Came to Carousel with a party of 9. Our table was waiting on arrival and the staff was fantastic especially given our time constraints. We let them know we had to be out the door in 90 minutes for a show and they ensured we were fed a feast with time to spare. We did the family style - Hollywood Feast which was a lot of fun. The Hollywood Feast will leave you with days of leftovers which we are now enjoying. Would recommend family style for large groups. All the food was great, everyone agreed the chicken stood out as superb, very juicy and tender. Definitely coming back.“

“delicious food in a beautiful setting.“

“I like their foods and workers are super friendly.“

“Fantastic food with lots of gluten free options. We had dinner here prior to a show at the Belasco. The steak fries were so good and so much food I could not finish. Inside there are 3 tables and a counter with seating for 6. Lots more tables and chairs outside on the sidewalk with shade of an awning.“

“Everything is perfect , me and my family love the food it’s so yummy , Thank you.“

“One of my favorite spots in LA!

I’m always craving their mazeh plate (especially in the sweltering summer, it’s so refreshing and tasty). I swear their smashed olives made the world stop the first time I tried them. Im OBSESSED with their torshi! I legit think about it several times a week.

Honestly everything is good- chicken, potatoes, sandwiches. Barbari bread is out of this world and I always get a few extra slices.

Great beverages too- albaloo spritz and Al’s Palmer are yummy and refreshing.

They have several desserts I’ve been meaning to try but the ferni and sholezard are too good I can’t not order them lol.

The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming and the perfect casual spot to catch up with friends.“

“This food was so authentic and flavorful and reminded both my husband and me of the best meal we shared on a trip to Jordan 5 years ago. It was located a little inside a street market area. It is clean with authentically middle-eastern ambiance and music, with plenty of seating. Don’t let the condition of the surrounding neighborhood scare you off. It’s worth the trip! Plus the worker was friendly and brought us out a baklava.“

“Hello: With my apology to the owner and staff of Darya Restaurant in Santa Monica I wrote a bad review about 12 days ago. It was my misunderstanding to write a bad review. In fact, It is a good restaurant (5 Star) with excellent, well made, good ambiance, and delicious food and a vast array of dishes on the menu. I must say that their portions are generous in comparison to prices. I ask people to give them a try at least once and see for themselves. I think they are going to be hooked. All branches are good and the Orange county branch has a great ambiance! Thank you Ms. Darya and your staff for your efforts. I will see you again, indeed. Wish you all the best to come! Homayoon Khorram“

“Clean, fresh and flavorful food - Cornish hen kabob plate and tabouli salad- was quite a nice surprise and delightful experience nestled in the heart of the Garment district.“

“The family and I decided to stop by and grab Mediterranean food and my husband brought me by his spot he has been going to for 1 yeah or+ years. Upon entering you get greeted by the sweetest owner and staff. The menu is quite extensive and has variety of things from kabob plates to wraps; then burgers and vegetarian options. I ended up getting the lamb and beef kabob plate with hummus and rice. I also got a side of falafel and some fries to share with the family. The hubby got the beef kabob plate and we shared with the girls. Portions were quite filling and more then enough for our family , hummus was so good. Everything is fresh and house made to the sauces that come with it. The garlic being some of my favorite. This family owned place serves really good food and made sure the family was fed and happy. Definitely recommend and absolutely coming back.“

“Great ,tasty food Yummy Israeli salad and falafels and best of all it’s kosher Highly recommend“

“Service was great, food selections were many, food portions was huge, food quality amazing! Outdoor seating arrangements was proper, huge screen playing selective live music songs was enjoyable. Highly recommend!“

“It’s a beautiful place to enjoy Masis kabob good food,and good customers service kind and friendly keep up an good a“

“My Favorite L.A. restaurant by all means. I need to feel the love one puts into their food. And this is the place I feel it the most. Delish, home-style, served with a smile in a kind, friendly way. The one place that I walk into and feels like home. Thank you for you guys“

“My husband and I had eaten there once before and really enjoyed it so we brought the kids and grandkids to celebrate a special birthday . Everything we ordered was delicious. The eggplant brûlée appetizer is amazing. The Moroccan cigars were delicious with wonderful flavor without being too spicy. We ate steaks and lamb chops and ordered multiple desserts for the table. Service was excellent. The surroundings are beautiful and when we were there (early on a Sunday evening) it wasn't noisy. We all want to go back.“

“Wonderful Vegan Palestinian Dinning Exprience with Chef Summer We were transported to Middle East, while sitting in the Majlis , the Vibrantly decorated Traditional sitting area, where your served In a style that feels like your being feed by family in their home. Which the Permited kitchen actually is the chefs home adding the extra layer of hospitality, unlike anything else . The from Scratch Dinner experience offered a variety of different cultural foods from Palestine, Summer shared stories with us about her culture , history, and her upbringing. Making the Food so much more special, knowing that is made with love and it's her form of resistance against oppression that she offers to the world . 20% of the proceeds are donated to Palestinian families, who are experiencing extreme hardships due to the Ongoing G3n!cide in Her Homeland. Thank you Chef summer, for welcoming us into your home and feeding us .“

“This is probably my best middle east restaurant in Los Angeles. Today I prefer to eat boiled lamb with rice . I checked near me i found Yemen Kitchen. I placed an order lamb khabsa togo and some boiled vegetables and fried chicken. Food was really cooked well and delicious. I would like to eat there . They have a good taste in their foods .“

“I can't tell you how many times I've meant to eat here, but I'm always in and out of this plaza. I finally got the chance to sit down and get a chicken shawarma here and it is *exactly the way I like it*. There are so many different types of shawarma, each country's style slightly different, but my favorite is when it is fairly flat, and with fries inside. Yay!!!!!! Please go here. The folks who work here have the loveliest vibe.“