This cozy Sherman Oaks takeout window serves mouthwatering, flaky Israeli bourekas in a variety of inventive flavors, often selling out by noon, so call ahead!
"This tiny takeout window on Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks serves nothing but decadent bourekas, and that's perfectly fine by us. You might wait as long as a half-hour for your order (though you can call and pre-order), but once you taste these crispy, cheese-stuffed pastries, none of that will matter. Four different filling options are available: feta and spinach, mushroom and truffles, ricotta and za'atar, and brown butter with potatoes. All of them are amazing. Get here early, order a few before they sell out, and share the leftovers with a deserving friend." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"Stop by this Sherman Oaks takeout window run by husband-and-wife duo chef Uzi Wizman and Gal Ben-Goya to experience bourekas: flaky Sephardic pastries stuffed with savory or sweet fillings. Regulars know to call ahead to pre-order and avoid waiting in line. Don’t miss grabbing secret menu items like the pinukim, a sandwich-like creation made of cheese, and za’atar bourekas stuffed with truffle egg salad, tomatoes, and pickles." - Rebecca Roland, Mona Holmes, Matthew Kang
"A popular spot for savory pastries, loved by Gary Baum." - Eater Staff
"Plan accordingly at this Sherman Oaks Sephardic pastry shop as the signature bourekas often sell out. The specialty item is stuffed in four different ways, including mushrooms with truffles and spinach with cheese. Co-owner Uzi Waizman’s proprietary dough is a mashup of phyllo and croissant and uses brown butter to deepen the flavor. To meet the demand, the Waizmans opened a second and bigger location in Van Nuys in 2024." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
"This tiny takeout window serves nothing but perfectly decadent Isreali-style bourekas, and that's perfectly fine by us. This spot comes from the people behind PSY Street Kitchen, located in the same strip mall on Ventura Blvd. You might wait as long as a half-hour for your order (though you can call and pre-order), but once you taste these crispy, cheese-stuffed pastries, none of that will matter. Four different filling options are available: feta and spinach, mushroom and truffles, ricotta and za'atar, and brown butter with potatoes. All are amazing. Get here early, order a few before they sell out, and share the leftovers with a deserving friend. " - brant cox
