California Kabob Kitchen — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Let me tell you, finding a lunch spot that pleases everyone in a work department is like finding a unicorn. But California Kabob Kitchen? They've managed to do it. It's become our go-to for birthday celebrations, and honestly, I'm just thrilled it's a short walk from the office. Talk about a lunchtime win!

Now, let's get to the important stuff: the food. Oh. My. Goodness. The koobideh kabobs? Forget about it. I swear, I have a legitimate internal struggle every time I try to decide between the chicken and beef. They're both just that good. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the beef is rich and melt-in-your-mouth amazing. So, what's a person to do? Get the combination, of course! Problem solved. (And my taste buds are forever grateful.)

But here's where California Kabob Kitchen really shines: the rice. They don't just give you plain ol' rice; they give you a culinary adventure. They have these incredible flavored rices that just add a whole other dimension to the meal. My personal favorites? The lobia polo and the zereshk polo. Seriously, if you haven't tried them, you're missing out.

The lobia polo is like a warm, comforting hug. The tomato sauce, the green beans, and the minced fillet mignon? It's a symphony of flavors that just work. And the zereshk polo? That's a party in your mouth! The tangy barberries and the fragrant saffron? It's like a burst of sunshine with every bite.

Honestly, it's not just the food that makes California Kabob Kitchen special. It's the feeling you get when you eat there. It's like you're being transported to another place, a place where food is made with love and shared with joy. And a huge part of that feeling comes from the servers. They're incredibly friendly and attentive, always making sure you have everything you need. They're genuinely welcoming, and their attentiveness enhances the whole dining experience. It's the kind of place where you leave feeling full, satisfied, and just plain happy.

If you're in Downtown LA and looking for a taste of authentic Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Persian/Iranian cuisine, California Kabob Kitchen is a must-try. You'll thank me later. And you'll probably find yourself planning your next birthday celebration there...

Needed a place to hang before catching a show at The Mayan and this place came up with good reviews. It is indeed right around the corner from The Mayan, and I was amazed at how nice it was when I walked in! Like, cloth napkins and stuff. I was expecting it to be way more casual, so that was a nice surprise. There were only a couple of people in there at the time but as the evening wore on it got quite full, and not just with the Mayan crowd, it looks like. Since I wasn't very hungry at all I just ordered small hummus and eggplant appetizers (came with pita bread, of course) and an iced tea. The hummus was just OK, but the eggplant thing was really delicious. The waitress was really nice and was on it with the drink and pita bread refills. From what I could see of other people's orders everything else looked pretty good. The next time I need a bite before The Mayan I'm definitely...

The quality of food is very good. An interesting unusual issue has happened when I asked to substitute half of my rice with salad. While the price of rice and salad is exactly the same they did not let me to substitute half of the rice with salad, either I had to pick salad or rice!! I showed them pictures of almost 5 restaurants around this place including Mediterranean, Brazilian, and Mexican, where you can ask for less carb and substitute it with salad. They told me the owner does not allow this option. It is so crazy that they have a picture of half salad and half rice in their menu but they won’t let...