Middle Eastern Restaurants near Sylmar, CA

“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.“

“Excellent food and service. I tried the regular as well as a few breakfast lahmajos. Special kudos for the dough - freshly baked, well cooked, crispy and chewy. No yeast, of course! The toppings were even better. The meat, cheese, seasonings. Yum!

Don't skip the dessert. I tried Baklava. So soft and balanced. No overwhelming honey or sugar taste.

I'll be back for a bigger meal !“

“My favorite Lebanese place in the valley. Hands down!“

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

“This place shares the parking lot with a gas station has a pretty sufficient of parking (by the alley, the far corner of the gas station or directly in front of the restaurant). It’s very clean inside, well-designed, and they always play pretty good music. The girl who works at the front is very friendly (and also good looking) and the food itself is fantastic. Ever since Zest restaurant closed down, I tried to find something good and, after having tried 6 different locations around the area, finally settled with this one as it seems to be the best one out of all of them!“

“My aunt, daughter, and I popped into this place for lunch on our way home. The food was delicious with a good portion size. My daughter and I shared the chicken and beef combo plate and still had quite a bit to take home with us. Food has really good flavor and the owner was so nice. I’m definitely saving this place for the next time I’m driving through the area.“

“Great kosher food great service I enjoyed very much food was tasty and clean 5 star Definitely go again“

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

“Grade A (96): Food was excellent, Had 4 different type Kebabs and they were all amazing. The Antakly Bread was the best I've had, (Awesome and rich with veggies and Pepper paste). Krdiyeh (Cheese, Tomato & Jalapeño inside a toasted bread. Tabbouleh was very good with the right amount of lemon juice. Hummus & Babaghannouj were very good, but we had to order another Hummus because the quantity is a bit thin. Price per person can be anywhere from $20 to $50 depending on how much you want to eat, but I think $25 is a port good standard portion.

Vegetarian options: Middle Eastern food has a lot of vegetarian options like Tabbouleh, Fattoush, Hummus, Mutabbal, Falafel, fries, Krdiyeh Cheese beureg etc.

Parking: There was parking when we went.“

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

“Wonderful food and friendly staff! Will definitely visit again. If you are in town check it out!“

“Polecam ............. :)“

“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“

“The food was great Loved the lamb gyros.“

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

“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?“

“Could not believe how delicious and authentic is the food every body loved and had the best compliment for the food
Also love the amount of food for the price
Thank you so much for making a great dinner for all of us
Feraydoon and Farzaneh ??“

“The best food in Santa Clarita“

“Reasonably priced and delicious food!“

“I’ve been coming to Safir for 10 years.
This is the best Mediterranean Restaurant in the valley.

Food is freshest and very delicious.
They use quality meat/ingredients. The owner never compromises anything even during the Covid pandemic. It is so wonderful to see the owner caring about quality these days when everyone is cutting corners.

Safir has live music on weekends and the place is very spacious (you can dance too) & also there is covered outdoor seating.

Everything is excellent when it comes to ambience, food, and services.
I highly recommend Safir!

Wishing you much success! I love Safir!

Susan P.“

“Simply the best middle eastern food in the world.“

“Most amazing experience. Like we entered a new world, filled with warmth and hospitality, culture, and delicious delicious food. The owner is a charismatic, welcoming man who takes your order. From the moment that he noticed we looked a bit lost with the menu, trying a new cuisine, he helped us with great recommendations and served us their special Brazilian coffee and fragrant tea. We even got to try a bit of the baklavah and my goodness. It was filled with flavor. The food itself knocked us out. The meat was so richly seasoned and tender, the bread was rolled in with a cheesy layer for a thick cheesy crust, the toppings were a perfect complement to the base... And the zataar roll my goodness was delicious! Our favorite was definitely the larger dish and coffee and tea and baklavah. We're coming back for more and are lifers for this place! Thanks for bringing together a great dining experience and great food!“

“I liked it! I usually stick to the better known restaurants. Had a lunch meeting and my guest suggested this restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised! Food was great, didn't have to wait to be seated and good price too! Highly recommend and will repeat.“

“Have you ever entered a business and immediately feel like you just walked into your home where family is waiting to greet you? That was the very feeling I had when I stopped by the NoHo Cafe today. I knew the food was good as I used the delivery service before. Today I decided to visit the Cafe and I promise I’ll continue going frequently. The food is delicious but what won me over was the welcome and love you experience when you walk in the door. The staff is amazing... the Cafe has a very “welcome home” atmosphere. The complimentary cup of soup is AWESOME. I sat at a corner table allowing me to do what I love...watch people. As I enjoyed my delicious first meal of 2020 I watched as every person who entered was treated with care and joy. Just like being home the staff will keep checking to see if the food is ok and if you need anything. The NoHo Cafe is a place I recommend to anyone wishing to enjoy a good meal and to experience a “welcome home” feeling. Thank you NoHo Cafe for starting my 2020 with a reminder of the importance of kindness.“

“I stumbled upon this bakery while visiting a different shop in the plaza and was pleasantly surprised by the owners' hospitality. They kindly offered to prepare fresh lahmajun if I could wait a bit and even treated me to complimentary Armenian coffee during my wait. The highlight was that my family absolutely adored the lahmajun! It's definitely a place we'll keep coming back to.“

“Nice service but the food can be improved. Hummus was excellent as well as the salad. The Israeli salad wasn't chopped small enough and could have had additional lemon and spices. The megashnitzel was nicely breaded but the chicken was dry and tasteless.“

“I absolutely Love Love Love this place! If you haven’t tried it yet you are missing out big time. The pastry can’t be beat. Delicious, scrumptious, lick your fingers good, you will want one of every thing. Don’t take my word for it. Don’t wait! Run now. Go. What are you waiting for….“

“Most delicious food you can ask for“

“Great food. Fresh and so yummy � Freindly service plus it's a nice quiet place to eat�“

“Special thanks to Ani bakery for providing delicious byoreks for my Granada Hills Holiday Parade participants. Ani bakery is a proud sponsor for the second year in a row providing delicious byoreks. Great place, delicious menu, excellent service, great prices and much more. Who are you waiting for ? Order from them and you will all be happy and satisfied!“

“Yes I highly recommend the food, the service, and atmosphere.“

“I always love coming in here. The vibes and the staff are really nice. The food is delicious. The pricing can get a little high but they compensate for the excellent portion sizes! Hummus is literally solid ??

Parking: It’s in the center“

“1st time eating here , I came with one of my coworkers and all I can say the guy who helped us is very nice, prepared our dishes very fast, I had the lula kabob wrap, huge wrap btw and very delicious I couldn't finish all, just half, my coworker got the combination kabob, I'm looking forward to go again , I highly recommend this place

Parking: Is a small parking lot , plus is not parking only for magma, there are other shops“

“The cashier was rude , I asked her if they sold carne asada fries. She pointed to the menu. I said it only says nachos. She replied " no" our Antonio's nachos are fries. How would I know that! I'm not a regular customer. And with that type of customer service surely I will not be a regular customer.“

“The best of the best Israeli/Mediterranean kosher food home made and you can taste the diffrence! I cant praise them enough. Try and you won't be disappointed! Amazing!!!“

“Ohhhh my gawd! This is the best middle eastern/mediterranean place that I have tried. It is so delicious. I can't believe it is just such a small place inside a cute little middle eastern grocery store. I am so glad I stumbled upon it. I have now eaten there twice. The food was cooked perfectly both times and the presentation was bea-u-ti-ful. They give you so much food for your money. It is sooo worth it! It is scrum-dili-uptious ha! Highly recommend it-I will definitely be eating there again.“

“The food is amazing! I will definitely be going back. If you go for lunch order ahead, they make everything fresh.“

“Delicious dishes! Everything is recommended! But if you twist my arm, I'd say try the beef or chicken shawarma sandwich.“

“Been going here since I was in middle school

They have the friendliest staff. It's run by a lovely Armenian family

They always have great hospitality service and a smile. I also love seeing Salvadoran soda available as a fellow Salvi ??

They used to do onion rings back in the day but they're not on the menu. I wonder what happened because I used to love them

But the food here is straight up. Amazing! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but what introduced me to this place was their burgers which are just incredible. I just got one after so long and I just couldn't help but notice that it looks like the Real life version of the Krabby Patty

Love to see this place is still going strong“

“The chicken kabob plate was excellent. Perfectly marinated and flavorful chicken served a delicious Greek salad and perfect rice. The server was very knowledgeable and helped us choose our courses wisely according to our rates. They have a beautiful bar area and we will definitely go back later one evening for cocktails“

“My first time trying Mediterranean food and what can I say, the dishes were authentic and so delicious, especially the Fattoush Salad . Loved it so much. I will definitely recommend to my friends.“

“omg!!!!! I haven't had mediterranean food in awhile n I definitely recommend them. We had the Lula Kabob plate n the Shish Kabob plate all those grill veggies n the cucumber salad r to die for“

“Food was amazing quality and flavor! Very fresh!Service was perfect! The ladies came out and asked how my meal was and if I needed anything more..The location was very very very clean with good seating and a clear menu... Parking was also ideal and easy to get in and out..This place has potential to grow and I would love to see more locations with the same quality..“

“The Shawarmins are awesome! Very friendly and cool owners. HEY Guys! It's ME!“

“Susan is delightful, and the food is FRESH & DELICIOUS....oh, that laffa bread!!!!!!!“

“It is a great place to have Beryani and kabob. :)“

“Noah's Ark Restaurant is a delightful dining experience. The quality and variety of dishes, as well as the attentive staff, make for a satisfying visit. Their seafood is a standout, showcasing the chef's talent. It's a gastronomic journey worth taking. Highly recommended!“

“Very quick and pleasant takeout experience. My order was ready in less than 10 minutes and it was delicious. I ordered a lula kebab plate with rice and hummus and the portion was enough for 2 meals. The meat was a bit on a salty side but very flavorful, will definitely order again. Friendly and prompt service, reasonable prices, and plenty of parking! Highly recommend!“

“The breast kebob plate was delicious. Chicken was juicy not dry. The hummus was really good. The girls at the desk could be more friendlier but the man in the kitchen was very friendly. He offered me an Armenian espresso and said happy New Year.Very good place. Will sure recommend.“

“This place is one of our “fam fave” eateries. The food is always good. The menu is extensive. ... And it’s Kosher!“