Al Tannour — Restaurant in Anaheim

While in the area, we chose to revisit this establishment—one I had dined at several years prior. Given the passage of time, I arrived with a neutral palate and no particular expectations. We entered around 3:30 PM, during a lull in service when the restaurant was entirely empty, offering a quiet and undistracted setting to assess the experience.

We opted for the “Feast for Two,” supplemented with the Quzi lamb over rice. The feast is accompanied by a generous portion of hummus and freshly baked Iraqi bread, which was delivered to the table piping hot and delightfully crisp around the edges. This bread was, without exaggeration, exceptional—aromatic, texturally perfect, and the ideal vehicle for the hummus.

Speaking of the hummus, it was a standout element of the meal. It boasted a velvety, smooth consistency with a refined balance of tahini, lemon, and garlic—a testament to both technique and ingredient quality.

Among the grilled items, the beef kabob was particularly well-executed: tender, juicy, and deeply seasoned, with a satisfying char from the grill. Unfortunately, the poultry offerings were less impressive. Both the chicken tikka and chicken kabob lacked the succulence and depth of flavor one would hope for. They exhibited a texture and taste that suggested they may have been previously frozen, detracting from the overall composition of the platter.

In contrast, the Quzi lamb was a return to form—fall-apart tender, richly seasoned, and served over a bed of fragrant rice that absorbed the meat’s juices beautifully. This dish, traditionally a cornerstone of Iraqi cuisine, was done justice here. The accompanying fasolia (white beans in tomato broth) was superb—comforting, well-seasoned, and executed with finesse.

One minor misstep: we received an additional bowl of bamya (okra stew), which we had not ordered, and were subsequently charged for it. While the error was small, it speaks to an oversight in service that could be easily remedied.

That said, the staff—particularly the women attending the front of house—were warm, gracious, and attentive, contributing to an overall welcoming atmosphere.

In summary, while a few inconsistencies were present, the highlights—namely the bread, hummus, beef kabob, and Quzi—demonstrated authentic craftsmanship and depth of flavor. With some refinement, particularly in the poultry offerings and billing attentiveness, this establishment has the potential to fully realize its...

This place has some good reviews and is close to where I live. Decided to try it and was surprised on how good it is. I read several reviews of people getting there near closing and turned away. So I made sure I got there around 7pm where it was early enough to be seated. I ordered the 3 people platter and the babaghanoush. That was plenty of food for myself and 2 other adults. We actually ended up taking at least a full meal home. The nan bread was the size of a large pizza, which was freshly made and had a great flavor. The kabobs were great. I really liked the building of my own meal. My daughter doesn't care for hummus but she tried this hummus and fell in love with it. Needless to say everyone in our party enjoyed the food. I read the negative reviews and a few mentioned the lady with the black hair and how they didn't care for her. I can only assume she was the lady who waited on us and all I can say is the attitude you as a customer present will be what you receive. They were extremely busy the night we went. I had a view of the kitchen and the entire grill was packed with meat cooking. I could tell she was stressed but let her know we were in no hurry. She smiled and thanked us for our patience. She is a very nice lady and all I can say is I would recommend and eat here again. By the way our food was served to us in a very timely manner even with the amount of orders that were...

Well, I wish I could comment on the food but I cannot because I was turned away. Google says they close at 9 p.m., but for some reason, when I walked in at 8:25 p.m. they told me they were closed. I guess they do not need the business, but from the looks of the place, I'd say they do. The lady was rude, she told me in a condescending way "sorry, we're closed." I could understand if I walked in at 8:50 or 8:55 p.m., but they should have had plenty of time. If they are closing early that is one thing, but they should have said they were closing early. Also, google says they close at 9 p.m., so if that is incorrect, they should correct it. Finally, I ended up spending my money at the birria place next door. When I left with my order, the middle eastern place still had their doors wide open. If they are closed, they should close the door and lock it. I am not sure if they are racist or something, but did not serve me when they had plenty of time to. I am white and my boyfriend who they do not know is middle eastern. He owns his own restaurant and I was looking forward to seeing if the food is as good as his because I was craving it but his restaurant is already closed and far away for me. I am sure his is better anyways. If anyone is in the San Fernando Valley, I will give you his location to try. I'm sure the food is way better and the place is definitely cleaner and the customer service...