Middle Eastern Restaurants near Studio City, CA

“I order from here almost every week. Favorite pita and hummus in town. Adding the wagyu to the hummus is great, but honestly love just getting the hummus straight up. The chicken and wagyu shawarma sandwiches are good, though a bit greasier than the average shawarma spot. Overall one of my favorite spots!“

“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!“

“Our first time and we will definitely go back!!“

“Great and Tasty Halal Food in town.“

“Really awesome place to get a shawarma. Big portion, quality ingredients, just very tasty overall. Highly recommend it!!!“

“You can eat the best lahmajo here. They started to make goodas well. They always give me the food warm enough at time when i order by phone. The people are so nice and you can see how clean is their restaurant. The prices are so reasonable.Recommended for you who like lahmajo!!“

“Celebrated my boyfriends birthday at Orla! They greeted us with a birthday card and smile. It was so perfect. Our server made us feel like we were at home. The food was so delish. We ordered the saganaki to start. The honey sweet flavor made it is so deliciously different. The bread service is a must. I had the salmon and he has the lamb. It was all so tender and good. The view was perfect. We will definitely be back.“

“Great food! Excellent service! 😍“

“Incredible food and service. Our waiters name was Christian; he was personable, kind, and hospitable. The food was mouthwatering and had such unique flavors. HUGE portions and definitely comfort food as they state. Will definitely be returning to check out the new menu each month.“

“Very good food Fresh and healthy Owner is always there With a nice smile !“

“The Persian pizza is great👌 the beef koobideh kabab is even better and if you want extra healthy food, the chicken breast kebab is juicy, delicious and healthy. The owner Arbi is an amazing person and a great chef. I highly recommend this place.“

“Delicious! Really interesting and tasty food.“

“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!“

“I went there yesterday for the first time. I got the lamb shawarma plate, and it was wonderful. I will be returning. It may seem a little pricey, but the quality of the food and the generous portions is well worth it.“

“What a wonderful experience! I brought my family to enjoy a meal here, and it was pure joy from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully served, every bite felt like comfort. My kids were happy, my wife couldn’t stop complimenting the hummus, and I was just grateful to see everyone smiling around the table. The staff treated us with kindness and made us feel right at home. It turned an ordinary evening into a special memory. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Came on a Saturday to enjoy Mediterranean BBQ. Staff was amicable, a little slow in serving and taking orders and came to our table with someone else's order. I would highly recommend they do a number system (assign table number to customers for staff to reduce confusion). It was decent food, spices and grilled veggies were good. Chicken was a little thick and hard to cook all the way through those meats. Steak was a bit dry. Seasoned fries and hummus, Pita bread was good. Ambiance was settle, no music or noises. A little pricy but portions are good. Clean establishment. Parking can be a little tight in the parking lot.“

“We traveled to California and because of friends recommendation My wife and I chose Darya restaurant to have a quality time and happy about it .Thanks you Darya restaurant Specially Mr.Amin to help us at the restaurant and finding places to visit.“

“Great food fast and great service“

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

“This was my second visit to Carousel Hollywood and it was nothing short of amazing . The service , ambiance , selection was outstanding . We tried the Carousel Family Style dishes for 2 . The assortment of dishes (11) and meats (4) was simply a smorgasbord of culinary taste and delight. Can't wait to bring friends and family to Carousel Hollywood and experience this culinary delight with them ....“

“Great Chicken 🐔 Kabob plate.“

“I went here with a group of coworkers on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch (~12pm). Surprisingly, at that time, it wasn't busy. This is a very tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant that isn't found on the main street of LA. Inside the restaurant is small, so they have tables outside. There is a lot of shade, so it's pleasant to sit outside. Parking, however, could be a hassle if you drive here. The tables are located on the street and near the parking lot. Meaning, it felt like a car could hit a table if it got out of control.

I ordered the combo plate (~$16 at the time of this writing). They gave us extra pita bread because our party was pretty big. Everything tasted fresh and home made. The kebabs were sizzling hot right off the grill. The salad was seasoned and crunchy. The hummus wasn't as flavorful or beany tasting, but I preferred it that way because everything else had flavor. The rice balanced any overwhelming flavor.

I'm typically picky and if I find a Mediterranean food that's good, I just stick with that and don't try anything else until someone else recommends or invites me out to eat. Having said that, I would definitely return here.

Summary:
- CLEANLINESS. Clean. They placed spill pads (almost like the one you'd find in the Boiling Crab) for our tables outside.
- COSTS. $ Affordable. $16 for a decently portioned meal. It will definitely fill you up.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE. The staff was friendly. They gave us extra pita because we had a large party.
- FOOD QUALITY. Good and perfectly balanced. Not too overwhelming on any one specific dish.
- FOOD QUANTITY. Large portion size.
- BATHROOM. I saw a one gender only bathroom near the cash register. (I didn't enter or use it, so I don't know the condition of it.)
- WAIT TIME. About 10-15 minutes total for our group of 6 people to get everything.“

“The best service and the food always amazing! Tastes like its homemade and with so much love! Such nice people with the family vibes is my favorite part! Thank you for always providing at my events! Always my go to spot!“

“Such an amazing place with authentic Armenian and Sryian cuisine. This place has really stepped it up. Food is incredible, one of the best in LA for middle easter, service is attentive and great. The atmosphere is nice but could be better. Hard to hear or have a conversation, could use some acoustic panels and spacing between tables.“

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

“Great food!

I got the schnitzel plate and it was a very generous portion (more on the pricey side but you do get a lot). I picked my side and got the rice, that was good. You also get a pita.
I really like the meat, the hummus was great. Overall, it was great.

We also got some fries and the mushrooms. The fries unfortunately were a bit soggy but that’s to be expected when ordering - if you don’t eat right away - but still tasty.
The mushrooms - there could be mixed feelings but I love seasoned mushrooms and they had a great one! Very interesting, but I really liked it!“

“If you’re reading this, here’s the short version: this is easily one of the best restaurants in Culver City, and you need to try it now!

It’s a small spot in downtown Culver City that you could walk past without noticing. I’m glad I didn’t. There are a couple of tables outside, but most of the seating is indoors. The space is modern, clean, and relaxing.

We ordered three dishes, all recommended by our waiter. The mussel toast is a must. Every bite is savory and packed with seafood flavor. For mains, we had the short rib and rainbow trout. The short rib was perfection. Cooked over fire and served with crispy potato strings. It’s something you get at high-end steakhouse but at half the price. The rainbow trout looked beautiful and tasted fresh, though the citrus was a bit stronger than I prefer.

For dessert, we couldn’t resist the churro and ice cream sandwich. The ice cream (another must try), sourced from a Persian maker, was rich with rose, honey, and pistachio. The presentation was just as impressive. The churros were decent, though I wished they were crispier and the dipping sauce was thicker.

Overall, I’d give this place a solid five stars. The food is close to Michelin quality without the Michelin prices. Go and you won’t be disappointed.“

“Welcome To Massis Kabob The Original Out In Glendale, California! I am here with Eduard who Highly Recommended this place because of their Very Delicious Persian and Armenian Food that they Specialize In! For Lunch: We are having their Lamb Chops with French Fries which Tasted Very Delicious! I want to personally thank Eduard for taking the time out of his day to do an Interview with ME and participating in my Youtube Channel! I also want to personally thank Eduard for taking ME there as well back on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. Sincerely yours, Howard Paul Shore Executive, Volunteer Tourism Promoter For Google Maps And Youtube Massis Kabob The Original Visitor And Customer /HPS PS: Please Subscribe To My Social Media Under: Youtube Channel: socialmediawriter Instagram: socialmediawriter Facebook: Howard Paul Shore Tiktok: socialmediawriterr #massiskabobtheoriginal #glendale #california #food #restaurant“

“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!“

“My son is in love with your minestrone soup.. Your pizza..and your tiramisu!!“

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“Gumri restaurant has best food, you should try people!“

“My husband and love this spot food taste delicious service is great we live in Palmdale but drive to this spot no question ask? we known owner for years he’s really nice guy.

Vegetarian options: You can eat vegetables here

Parking: Good parking

Kid-friendliness: Kids can be welcome

Wheelchair accessibility: Enough parking“

“Great foods and good portions too. 2nd time there and still delicious. 👍🥰“

“Delicious , authentic Israeli food just like I’ve had during my visits to Israel. Great staff and welcoming to all!“

“Delicious!!!!! I want to try everything on the menu!!! Order the Adas rice, amazing!!“

“Falafel Queen is a neighborhood GEM!
Falafel Queen, get the FALAFEL!!!

Add cabbage, baba ganoush, tomato cucumber salad! Get the order of CHIPS, if you want more!!! Try the hot sauce!!!
Wonderful, friendly family owned, delicious falafel spot!!!

Perfectly situated on the corner of a great neighborhood!“

“A++++++++++++++++++++++++“

“Amazing food. Great family run business. It’s just like eating a home cooked meal every time. The family is one of the nicest you will meet. Been coming here for a lot of years and the food is consistently great. Also, they do catering for any sized parties.“

“What a Great Find! First time there and Junior took time to explain the whole menu to us. He also prepared the Delicious meal! We tried the chicken kabob, Shawarama, rice, Mediterranean salad, and hummus with pita bread. Fantastic meal!!! We also watched him prepare a Wrap which was Huge. We definitely be back!!! This great little place is located in the CVS shopping center on Hollywood Way and Verdugo.“

“This place is a must!The food is always amazing and the service it's real good.If you're having a party and you want to impress you guest!This is the place to go!Good service,Good food,And great atmosphere!What else can you ask for?“

“Excellent food here. Plate of raw onion and basil set out first. Our Soltani Kabob and Luleh Kabob plates were enormous. We probably should've just split one. They were both delicious. Meats were tender and flavorful. Rice was awesome. The fresh bread was warm, and great. Service was good. The restaurant is in a 3 store corner mall, so the parking is really tight (lot is shared by a liquor store, a pizza place, a bar, and the restaurant). The inside is fairly basic but nice old photographs on the wall. Highly recommend.“

“Today, for the first time, I had the pleasure of tasting borsh (soup) and I have to say was the best soup I have ever tasted. It had enough spicy-tart ratio. I appreciate good food and this was absolutely perfect. Thank you!“

“The butcher/chef was really friendly he helped me make a choice about what to have them prepare for me he recommended the pork chops and it did not disappoint it was very good and I really appreciated him being kind and suggesting a food choice considering I'd never eaten there before.“

“Loved this place AMAZING service with the friendliest staff and the food was delicious reminded me of real home cooking I also had the vegan options Delicious delicious and delicious“

“One of my favorite place. I love the food and especially the kobedeh. :)“

“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.“

“My family and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sadaf Restaurant, and what stood out to me most beyond the delicious food and warm atmosphere was the exceptional service. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with genuine hospitality that immediately set the tone for the remainder of our visit.

Iman waited our table who was very attentive but without being intrusive, always checking in at the right time, offering thoughtful suggestions from the menu, and ensuring that every detail of our experience was perfect. It’s rare these days to find a team so dedicated to making guests feel welcome, and it left a lasting impression.
I genuinely enjoyed and appreciated the friendly and approachable attitude of Iman. It really felt like a true Iranian hospitality. The food was also excellent! We will certainly be back.“

“Saturday night at Basbussa are so much fun if you like international music. The vibe is young and energetic, the sushi is amazing and I would stick with that and drinks. I am not a fan of the meat dishes, it's too pricey for what you get. A great place for celebrations or a fun girls night out.“