"Tel Aviv Grill is an Israeli mini-chain with locations dotted across the Valley (including an excellent seafood-focused branch). Their flagship in Encino looks like any other fast-casual lunch counter, but the food quality stands out like a pair of Crocs at a wedding. As early as 11am, a line forms out front for shawarma, schnitzel, and skewers served with a multicolor assortment of Israeli salads and dips. You'll have a great meal here if you close your eyes and pick from behind the counter at random, but our go-to is the beef shawarma pita generously stuffed with shaved meat, garlicky yogurt, pickles, and chopped salad." - brant cox, sylvio martins
Jessie Clapp
