Levant Kitchen — Restaurant in Long Beach

This is the first time having Syrian food and it was delicious. Even though we were really just guessing when it came to ordering, all the food tasted amazing and was super fresh. The dining experience is unusual as the restaurant is part of the Partake Food Hall, so you enter and place your order on a tablet. The food is prepared and then brought out to you. Most people do take out, but there is a small community dining room if you want to eat in.

The proprietor was super sweet and came to check on us each time he came into the dining area. He even brought us a complimentary baklava and included an extra cookie in the bag with our food. Would definitely come back and support this...

Some of the best food I’ve ever had. We decided to eat in rather than get takeout, and I’m so happy we did. The presentation of the food was beautiful, and it tasted even better. All the dishes were well seasoned and prepared. We had two yogurt dishes and have now become a fan of cooking with yogurt. After the meal, my friends and I shared the dessert, which was chef kiss! It was perfectly sweetened. My preference is not too sweet, and it had a subtle rose flavor that really elevated the dessert. Highly recommend this place, and if you have time eat in rather than take out to fully enjoy the experience of...

Very authentic (thankfully)! Grew up in the Middle East and this place has food that tastes like the good old days. We tried the Shushbarak, the kibbe, the shawarma, and the tabouli. Also a side of rice, which was perfectly cooked and not mushy (one of my pet peeves). Everything was great. Prices are in line with other restaurants these days, maybe even slightly less. Note that the place is inside the ‘Partake’ building on the corner of 5th and Elm with some small signage, so not too obvious from the outside. But...