"Located in a tiny Van Nuys strip mall, Kobee Factory serves some of LA's best Syrian food. Most people call ahead for takeout, but around lunchtime you'll find a few locals in their pastel green dining room eating platters of rice-stuffed musadeen, hearty msabbaha dip, and warm bowls of kishik. It’s virtually impossible to single out a favorite dish here, but the crispy chicken shawarma wrap is definitely a contender. The seasoned chicken is juicy, the hummus inside is creamy and fresh, and they sear the flatbread until it gets those beautiful brown grill marks. This shawarma is so good, it usually sells out during lunch, so call ahead if you’re planning on trying it after 3pm. " - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins