Cyl C.
Yelp
Date of visit:
May 5, 2024
Selections:
Calamari Appetizer
Elena's Combo - Beef Lula Kebab and Lamb Shish Kebab
Experience:
My dad wanted to eat here after eating at their sister location in Glendale. This location in Burbank apparently opened recently and was closer to home for us.
When we got inside, there was only one couple eating amongst the many tables readily available. My dad asked if this was the location and received confirmation from the hostess.
We were seated and asked if we wanted sparkling or still water and my dumb self said still without realizing that we were going to be charged for water (I did this twice when we asked for refills and my mom was saying they reused bottles, but we were highly mistaken).
We were provided with complimentary pita bread along side a dish with pickled cabbage, garlic sauce, and olives before we placed our order. The calamari appetizer came out a few minutes after placing our order, but we waited for quite awhile to receive our main courses. I really liked the pickled cabbage mixed with the garlic sauce as I munched on pita bread. The calamari appetizer was too small for my liking, but had a great crunch and loved the sauce that came with it.
Unfortunately, my meat was burnt on the outside a bit, but moist in the inside, which was also the case for my dad since he ordered the chicken lula kebab. I didn't say anything since I was hungry and like burnt food lolz However, my mom's pork chops and my husband's BBQ ribs were overcooked, burnt, and dry. So they requested theirs to get remade, which took quite a bit to get redone, but at least the second round came out better for them. My dad and I just waited for them to finish their meal as we left a portion of our own meals unfinished on the plate.
Overall, I don't think we are going to come back to this location. Considering we ended up as their only customer for a long period of time after the other couple left, it took forever for not only our food to come out, but to also get the attention of the hostess for water refill and to bring attention to the overcookerJust going to visit the Glendale location since apparently my parents had a better experience over there, especially with how their meat was cooked.