Best Middle Eastern Food In Los Angeles
One of the many great things about living in Los Angeles is the worldly cuisine located all within the city. From Ethiopian to Greek to Mexican to Thai, culinary diversity is in abundance. One of the more popular ethnic food group is Middle Eastern. Hummus, kabobs, falafel, baba ghanoush and other wonderful dishes can be found all over, but some places do it better than others. Let this list be your guide to some of the best Middle Eastern food in Los Angeles.
Pita Bar & Grill
519 N. Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 653-9024
www.pitabarandgrill.com
Whether you love your meat dishes or are a vegetarian, Pita Bar & Grill can accommodate you with many options. From fresh and delicious shakshuka and hummus to shawarma and kebabs, you get plenty of food for your money. Authentic spices and precision seasoning for every dish prove this place is the real deal. Pleasant staff, fast delivery times and a mint lemonade alone make the trip there worth it. The place is on the small side and fills up fast around lunch and dinner.
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Carousel Restaurant
5112 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 107
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-8060
www.carouselrestaurant.com
Carousel Restaurant is a Middle Eastern experience from the moment you walk through the door. Once inside, you 'll be enchanted by the live entertainment and cuisine of Carousel. The mezas, or appetizers, are the true stars of the menu. They are abundant, flavorful and large enough to share with the table. The kebabs are thick, perfectly cooked and come in the traditional choices of beef, chicken and fish. Vegetarians aren 't left out here either, as there is a large selection to choose from.
Marouch Restaurant
4905 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 662-9325
www.marouchrestaurant.com
Marouch Restaurant is one of those restaurants that genuinely welcomes the larger dinner parties. There's even a meza on the menu for six. Prices can be a little up there, but for authentic Lebanese/Armenian food that is rated some of the best in the city, you can 't complain. Vegetarian options are quite enticing and Marouch is well known for their hummus and fresh ingredients. Bring your own bottles of wine and cake for celebrations, but keep in mind there is a cork and cake cutting fee.
Joe's Falafel
3535 Cahuenga Blvd. W
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 512-4447
www.joesfalafel.net
Joe's Falafel is on the small side, but the portions are big. Handmade lafa bread, freshly baked pitas and fresh ingredients make Joe's Falafel some of the best Mediterranean cuisine. Best known for their falafel, the Greek salad, lemon chicken and chicken shawarma are also pretty great. Everything is perfectly seasoned for true Mediterranean flavor. There's a small parking lot, but there's plenty of street parking, so bring quarters.
Ta-eem Grill
7422 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 944-0013
www.ta-eemgrillinc.com
It seems a lot of good stuff is on Melrose, and Ta-eem Grill happens to be one them. The entire Mediterranean menu is kosher and the servings are generous. The steak kebab plate, the combo plate (chicken shawarma, mergez and kofta kebab), shawarma laffa and shawarma burrito lunch special are all among the customer favorites. There is a cute patio, but it fills quickly. Fortunately, there is also a large dining room. Lines tend to get long, but service is speedy.
