Skaf's Lebanese Cuisine

"The hospitality at family-owned Skaf’s Lebanese Cuisine makes it feel like the restaurant could be someone’s living room. One of the owners, Noura Skaf, is often found greeting guests at the front like they’re regulars, before showing them to a table. There’s no way to go wrong with the menu, but the best bet is to order a shawarma combo plate with salad, rice, and pita. Ordering hummus to start is never a bad idea, but make sure to save room for baklava for dessert. The family behind Skaf’s also owns Rockbird, a great fried chicken joint, just down the street." - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang

"If you like Mediterranean food, you’re in luck. If you like food, you’re in luck. Skaf’s is just downright good food and good people. Family owned and operated, the whole staff is super friendly and can recommend their favorite dishes. This place may be close to being on a weekly rotation for us. Although each item has merit, there are a couple crowd favorites. Every meal should include an order of the Baba Ghannouj, as Skaf’s has the best around. The Soujouk is outstanding and can’t be matched. All the meat is incredibly tender, with the steak being especially good. Finally, the spicy potatoes and the falafel are not to be missed. If you are in town and it isn’t Sunday or Monday, this is where you’re eating." - Forth + Back

"When it comes to great shawarma in LA, it doesn’t get more classic than Skaf’s. The tiny, order-at-the-counter Lebanese grill in North Hollywood has been operating for over two decades (they have locations in Glendale and Highland Park as well). Both the chicken and beef shawarma are equally good in our book, so just do what we do and get the mixed plate. Be sure to throw in a cabbage salad and some stuffed grape leaves, too—both are excellent. " - sylvio martins, brant cox, nikko duren

"There are a lot of great Lebanese restaurants around Los Angeles, but one of the best among them is Skaf’s Lebanese Cuisine in Glendale. The space is on the smaller side, and pretty low-key so it makes for an easy lunch or dinner practically any day of the week. Start with the shawarma, which is cooked expertly on a spit, and served either as a wrap or as part of a plate with hummus, rice, pita, pickles, and more. Other must-orders include the kibbeh and falafel. Just be aware that the restaurant closes in the middle of the day between lunch and dinner." - Eater Staff

"When it comes to great shawarma in LA, it doesn’t get more classic than Skaf’s. The tiny, order-at-the-counter Lebanese grill in North Hollywood has been operating for almost two decades (they have a second location in Glendale as well). Both the chicken and beef shawarma are equally good in our book, so just do what we do and get the mixed plate. Be sure to throw in a cabbage salad and some stuffed grape leaves, too—both are excellent. " - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins