Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles · restaurant
A Syrian restaurant built around kobee (ground meat and bulgur wheat, hand-shaped and then grilled or fried) with the dish running through half a dozen variations on the menu. The mezze spread of hummus, falafel, and tabbouleh sets the pace before the beef kebab and shawarma platters fill out an order.
Crispy fried chickpea patties served with fresh vegetables, Syrian salad, hummus, and pickles.
Ground beef, bulgur wheat, pine nuts, and spices, hand-shaped and grilled or fried.
Crispy fried falafel with hummus, pita, pickled vegetables, and tahini
Slow-roasted chicken or beef shawarma over rice with hummus and salad