"Tarzana’s popular Tel Aviv Grill in Encino (with locations in Calabasas and Valley Village) serves dishes in portions meant for two or even three people. The cafeteria-style layout makes it easy for anyone to customize their orders. First, pick a format like the smaller pita, burrito-like laffa, or a full-on plate. Approach the counter and pick a protein, like schnitzel, chicken breast, beef shawarma, or the most-popular chicken shawarma. Load up with vegetables and spreads like cabbage salad, fries, roasted eggplant, or hummus. Plates will come with fresh house-baked pita and what looks like a pound of aggressively seasoned, cumin-tinted shawarma sliced into thin shreds. Don’t expect to be hungry for the rest of the day after a lunch here." - Matthew Kang