Los Angeles - Restaurants - Middle Eastern

233 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles 90212
310-270-4444

Momed

This extremely stylish place -- the interior gets as much notice as the menu, if not more -- is all natural and white-painted wood, with communal tables and high ceilings. Breakfast-to-dinner, with... read more

10962 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles 91604
818-761-6565

Mantee

Name is mysterious until you try the dish with the same moniker: mantee is, essentially, oven-baked garlic-powered ravioli. Universally adored. Armenian cuisine (with Lebanese accents) is a Los Ang... read more

15651 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Los Angeles
310-675-1100

Nawab Kebab

Can seat the most diners out of any in the Lawndale strip. That strobe light mounted to the wall does work and yes, you can rent the whole place out for parties. Getting the hint yet, man? Throw a ... read more

8560 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90211
310-854-1020

Pistachio Grill

Perfect Persian beauty in the style of Shohreh Aghdashloo. Lamb kabob, filet mignon kabob, and cranberry rice put the creative into our elementary Farsi. All of Animal Planet's leads star on the gr... read more

14500 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles 91423
818-990-7006

Pita Kitchen

Can't go wrong ith this tiny menu. Shwarma, falafel, kebab. As a plate, a wrap, or in a pita. No messing around. Grape leaves and hummus, baba ganoush and tabouli as sides. Best to take home (sure,... read more

5215 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles
562-621-1698

Open Sesame

Veggie-minded, health-conscious 20-somethings fawn over truly wicked falafel and organic charbroiled chicken kabobs, dragging surprised partners and parents along for the ride. Combo plate will get... read more

1776 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles 90024
310-475-3358

Sunnin

"Just like Mama used to make," back home in Tripoli. This Bustling/Boisterous hole-in-the-wall dishes out Old Country eats. Crowd peaks around lunchtime when they allow the worker bees out. Creamy ... read more

1422 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles
310-470-3242

Shahrzad Flame

You came here for kabobs, expert stews, and possibly a degree from that place up the street. Two out of three and a quick review of your goals might be more realistic. Expect the struggling lit maj... read more

5065 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90027
323-665-7842

Zankou Chicken

No no, zank UO my friend! Finally unravel that Beck reference. Maybe losing its divinity, but still storming Vallhalla while you still buy a yellow T-shirt. Standard plastic boothed décor and tragi... read more

5112 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90027
323-660-8060

Carousel

Temporarily uniting Israelis and Palestinians. Great for entertaining giant groups or any time you get a hankerin' for the best Armenian eats. Standard in style, with superior versions of hummus, r... read more

1525 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles
323-874-0144

Mashti Malone's Ice Cream

Persian-Irish menage yields exotic rosewater sorbet, plus lavender, and pineapple coconut ice cream. Easy to behold its glory in one lick. A number of tastes beyond what you'd find at 31 Flavors. P... read more

13003 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles 91604
(818) 788-6354

Marrakesh

Competent Moroccan family-style dining around low tables. Portions are massive and priced accordingly. Loud blast of music over the PA heralds arrival of the belly dancer; try to look busy. read more

13619 Inglewood Blvd., Los Angeles
310-644-6395

Al Watan

Surely not a Subway, though they are making their own naan. Skewered, spicy meat and game curries in a much heavier style than nearby Punjabi cousins makes it get hot in Hawthorne. Stews and kabobs... read more

Ivar & Selma Avenue, Los Angeles 90028
(323) 463-3171

Hollywood Farmer's Market

From 8am-1pm on Sundays, shop for all the accoutrements for your Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday night dinner, while feasting on brunch from the plentiful food trucks and stands of baked goods. Feature... read more