Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean - Brentwood

I needed a quick bite before work, so I opened Google Maps to find a nearby café, and this one caught my eye. Surprisingly, I’ve been to this plaza before but never noticed this spot.

What convinced me to give it a try were the reviews mentioning large portion sizes (some people even said things like “the portion is huge, the lid won’t even close, I couldn’t finish it” etc.). So, I placed an online order for pick-up.

Unfortunately, the portion size wasn’t that big at all (I'll attach a photo so you can judge for yourself whether it’s enough or not for you).

But what really disappointed me - is the hummus. Or rather, this tasteless, textureless mush that had nothing to do with actual hummus. It was completely flavorless and unrecognizable, definitely not something that should be called hummus 😳🤯 I’ve never tasted anything watery like it, and I was honestly shocked… I couldn’t and didn’t even want to eat it - it was just unpleasant 🤢

The rice and chicken were average - nothing special in terms of spices or depth of flavor. The so-called Mediterranean salad turned out to be just finely chopped tomatoes and cucumbers - no olives, onions, feta cheese, or spices. I’m glad I ordered extra tomatoes and cucumbers on the side because they actually tasted better than the salad.

Funny enough, the tastiest part of the whole meal turned out to be the garlic sauce - for which I paid an extra $1 😁 (while in other places you can happily get five different Mediterranean sauces for free).

I paid $23 for this one meal including tax. Sadly, it wasn’t worth the money. It didn’t live up to my expectations, and I’ve had much tastier and more affordable meals at other places that also claim to serve Mediterranean cuisine (even at the same price, the food was way better).

I don’t plan to return to this place even if they change the hummus recipe or improve the salad, chicken, and rice.

Food: 3

Great meat quality and fresh salad. We will be back soon

Prob some of the best falafels in LA! Melts in your mouth! I got the plate and it came with a few dips, pickles, salad, pita etc. Def going back for more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pita, Cucumber Salad, Israeli Pickles, Marinated Onions, Pickled Turnips, Tomato Salad, Salad Bar, Falafel, Mixed Greens, Soom Soom Falafel, Hummus

Vegetarian options: Don't bother the food is not good.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Fried Eggplant

Personal opinion- best falafel in the city

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Marinated Onions, Pickled Turnips, Moroccan Carrots, Salad Bar, Falafel, Soom Soom Falafel, Hummus

They are very good. Best shawarma in los angelos they are services is very good. It l highly recomended. And not very expensive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I waited 18 minutes for delivery, no wait...

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Very little meat…

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Better Than mostly places

Персонал грубый двигаются очень медленно заказ надо ждать оочень долго

Service: 1

The service is excellent, the food is delicious and I enjoy the outdoor seating area. Walking distance from my home, perfect for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious Mediterranean food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Shawarma Plate, Shawarma

I ordered the chicken Shwarma and the chicken is dry and tastes like really gross and weird spices. I took two bites and it’s so disgusting I am bummed I wasted thirty dollars here. I wish I could get my refund and give this all back to them.

Food: 1

First, I would like to say that this place was definitely until a few weeks ago Five stars. I've been here many times and the food is really really good. Everything is fresh and good. The service is excellent and the prices are a little bit higher but still reasonable. My only complaint is about one of the main ingredients of this place and it is the hummus! Like I said until the few weeks ago it was phenomenal.. Then it became watery.. to bad. But still highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Excellent places ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5