Kismet Rotisserie

Came here on opening day. I love the look and feel of their bright/colorful interior. The food was delightful and bursting with flavor. I ordered the rotisserie chicken, side salad and hummus. You definitely need to order their garlic sauce with the chicken. It’s the best garlic sauce I ever had. The hummus was fresh made, so light and fluffy.

Welcome to the neighborhood Kismet! It’s a YES for us! I know it’s all about the chicken, but my Veggie plate substitute potatoes feels like the ordering hack that vegetarian dreams are made of - possibly the best take out vegetarian meal in LA! Can’t wait to try everything else on the menu!

A great addition to Pasadena and Altadena. Fast service on their opening day. Veggie pita sandwich was an herby delight and schmaltzy potatoes with garlic sauce are addictive.

Awesome food as always. So honored to have a location in Altadena . Clean fresh honest healthy food. Also the schmaltzy potatoes are ridiculously delicious.

Honestly very good. It’s not cheap but it definitely feels worth it. The portions are good. The quality is good and it’s delicious and well made. I’m glad it’s in the neighborhood. We’ve had a couple of the salads and a couple of the plates. I’m excited to go back and try the desserts.

This is a great place if you’re looking for a whitewashed mediterranean sandwich with all the wrong flavors. The chicken pita sandwich was truly the weirdest combo of flavors I’ve ever had. Ridiculously sweet, hardly any chicken. If you want something good and hearty, please visit the countless of other mexican, armenian, or african american-owned spots that have been in Altadena for decades. Perry’s Joint is right down the street and it’s bomb. Please consider give your money to the small family owned businesses that are the heartbeat of Altadena. I can’t believe businesses like these are shamelessly moving in without considering the long term effects that it will have on the rest of the community i.e rising prices and erasure of diversity.

Been looking forward to the opening and now it’s here! Never disappoints, it’s Kismet!

Was good when it first opened but now it’s going downhill. Ordered a large order for a graduation party and people got sick. If you can’t make the food properly, shut the kitchen down. Tired again tonight and food was not cooked properly.

Just the cutest little restaurant that has fresh & delicious Mediterranean food! I split the chicken plate for 2 with a side of schmaltzy potatoes. More than enough food! Came with chicken, salad, hummus, pita, pickled veggies, etc. Reminds me of everything I would get from zankou but with a fancy & fresh flare. Service was friendly and prompt. The interior makes you so happy! Definitely recommend

For something being such a simple concept, Kismet is sooo good. Everything was seasoned and cooked so well. The restaurant itself is really clean, but it's pretty small inside and there's also no public restroom from what I saw. The parking lot is also tiny, but there's street parking all around. First off their hummus was a 10/10 flavor and texture wise. I really enjoyed the dressing for the salad also. I liked that the chicken plate came with pickled veggies too - which I also really enjoyed! I got the potatoes too as a side and they were so crispy and I liked the garlic sauce with it. For my drink I got their carrot ginger juice that tasted really fresh and I enjoyed it. All in all I can say I had a 10/10 first experience at Kismet!

Looking to support local businesses and went to Kismet in Altadena for the first time for lunch. My friend and I ordered Chicken Pita and Big Green Salad to share. Ingredients were very fresh, and seasoned well . We needed to request additional dressing for salad. Once we added more dressing it made good salad even better. Chicken in Pita was juicy and would recommend. Started to eat inside then chose to move outside (even with it being pretty warm) Inside the music was too loud to hold conversation. Nice find and plan to return and support Altadena businesses recover from disastrous fires that hit in January. Check out Kismet Rotisserie

A certain app that starts with "I" (not the 'gram), known for delivering groceries, has been branching out into restaurant delivery and enticed me to order from Kismet Rotisserie with a special offer. I'd been a fan of the East Hollywood restaurant for years and didn't need much convincing. On a cold, drizzly day, I decided to order a whole chicken and a carrot ginger drink for lunch. (When you work from home, you need to treat yourself now and then.) Service was extremely prompt, and the chicken was piping hot. This was definitely a great rotisserie chicken, crisp skin with plump, juicy meat. The chili oil and garlic sauce, very generous portions, were the perfect accompaniments. And the carrot ginger drink was the perfect pairing. I'm so glad that Kismet has maintained their excellent standards and that I don't have to go out to have their great food. Five stars all the way.

So yeah, I've found one of the best potato dishes around these parts. A co-worker recommended this spot, calling Kismet's schmaltzy potatoes to unalive for. Based on that testimony alone, I had to try these bad boys. It was a little out of the way for me on this hot, low-energy day, so I called in for delivery. Ordered the following: - Schmaltzy Potatoes - 8.7/10: Wow, man, so good. I'm pretty sure they're fried, or they could be baked, but what makes them so good is how crispy they are on the outside and super fluffy on the inside. They're seasoned nicely as well and they give you a generous amount for a more than fair price. Addictive for sure. Came with this garlic dipping sauce that just was a perfect complement for this dish. - Chicken Pita - 7.5/10: Solid dish with heaping amounts of shredded rotisserie chicken. All this stuffed in a large pita pocket. My only complaint about this dish is that I wished they had cut the onions a little thinner. They're too big. Otherwise, solid sandwich. I'll definitely come back for the rotisserie chicken.

Randomly noticed this place on the way to the gym and decided to look it up on yelp as I'd seen the name somewhere before. I saw from one of the reviews that this location opened a few weeks ago and figured I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did! There were a decent amount of people in the restaurant eating, as well as some grabbing to go orders which was a good sign. I also enjoyed the window into the kitchen, watching as they prepared orders and the rotisserie chickens. I ordered the chicken caesar pita and a side of the schmaltzy potatoes and a hibiscus cooler. Everything was good and very fresh. Also love the little pocket of dill I hit in the pita sandwich.

A cute space, and good food. It stays quite busy, and the inside space is very small, so it feels crowded really easily. My friend and I ate outside for this reason. I had a kids plate and it was great! (Chicken, veggies, pita, and hummus). My friend got a pita... The special of the month, and she enjoyed it, but found that it did not have very much chicken in it.

Overall, the food seems delicious and clean. This isn't your fast food type of chicken. The chicken noodle soup didn't taste like it was too salty or pump full of MSG. Just clean chicken noodle soup. The quarter chicken meal for two was a good amount of food with a pita and hummus.

A very welcome addition to the Pasadena/Altadena food scene! I'm not typically a rotisserie chicken gal but Kismet changed the game for me. This super cute spot is nestled close by Home State and shares a parking lot with them. Chicken Caesar wrap (April 2025 exclusive but will hopefully be a menu regular) 10/10 - honestly my new favorite wrap in LA, refreshing and wrapped in the most pillowy pita bread. Dill was a little much but that's just a me problem Quarter Chicken Plate 9/10 - delicious don't get me wrong, we got the dark meat plate and it came with a leg and thigh both were on the smaller side - just a heads up. However all of the accoutrements really made the meal filling. Also NEED to shout out the garlic sauce - absolutely divine and in my opinion better than Zankou's legendary garlic toum, never thought I'd say that! Will be back soon and will need to order a whole chicken!

I ordered delivery from Kismet while I was recovering from surgery. It was exactly everything I wanted, the Caesar chicken wrap is loaded with fresh and bright ingredients like dill and watermelon radish. The pita was fresh, soft, delicious and it didn't fall apart like some other pitas will. The schmaltzy potatoes are cooked and seasoned to perfection. Absolutely delicious meal!

Such a great addition to the neighborhood. I got the chicken pita and it was perfect. Big. Juicy. Flavorful. I was especially impressed by how well the ingredients were distributed through the whole pita. Most times, when you order a pita, the ingredients are just toppings and once you get through the first few bites, the dish becomes bland. Not here, the delicious recipe is layered throughout the pita making the last bite just as (if not, more) amazing as the first. And the aesthetic of the place is so beautifully designed. Very friendly and attentive service as well. This feels like a place that can become a part of my frequent repertoire.

Came here on opening day. I love how that interior is nice and bright. We ordered the rotisserie chicken with the hummus and salad as sides. The chicken is perfectly cooked and everything was savory and flavorful. The garlic sauce is a must order along with the meal. It is so good! Yummm

Nice new Gem in Altadena. Came in last Friday and there was three people in line ahead of me and the staff was very helpful in answering their questions. I knew what I wanted and the food didn't disappoint. The chicken rice bowl was really flavor full. The chicken pita sandwich is one of the few sandwiches I have come across where they stuff the sandwich. I would just recommend purchasing some garlic sauce to go with it as it was bland to me. The schmaltzy potatoes are the real deal! The garlic sauce is gold and I dipped the potatoes in it...flavor heaven! The half chicken was good and had nice flavor even without the chili oil and garlic sauce but those two definitely add to the flavor. Overall good place for lunch if you are in the area.

I'm sorry to say I do not understand the hype of Kismet Rotisserie at all. Two stars are for the worker at the register. She was incredibly sweet and provided great service. The food on the other hand is just not good here. My husband and I shared the half chicken plate, schmaltzy potatoes, the tahini-roasted veg, and a cup of bone broth. The rotisserie chicken here is flavorless and so dry. Genuinely the worst rotisserie chicken we've ever had. You're better off just going to the grocery store. The wedge salad was just iceberg with a poppyseed dressing slathered on it that tasted like it was a cheap premade bottle dressing. The hummus was gritty with very little flavor other than an odd taste of almost cinnamon or nutmeg. We barely touched it. The schmaltzy potatoes were very greasy and nothing special. I'm not sure why but I expected the tahini roasted veg to be warm, but it was more like a cold salad. I'm not sure what all is in it, but it just tasted like mayo. It was really gross. The most palatable item was probably the bone broth, but it also tasted like it had a week's worth of your daily value of sodium in it. For what the meal was, it was incredibly overpriced as well. One of the most disappointing meals we've had in a very long time.

When I first ordered from here I thought the one pita per person in the four person meal seemed like it wouldn't be enough. 'Do I order more?' I thought to myself. I opted not to add any on. This was lucky as the pita they give you is nice and thick. Nothing like the skinny pita I was expecting. It's really good quality pita too. The schmaltz potatoes were also a hit with the entire family. The garlic dip is a nice addition. The chicken was also juicy which is nice because you can dry out chicken easily. Absolutely a hit with the family, and we will be ordering again.

This is one of our new favorite spots! The pita is super fluffy. The lemon bone broth is super flavorful, the wedge salad is amazing and of course the chicken is unbeatable. Great for lunch out side in the sun

Every aspect of my quarter-chicken plate was absolutely delicious, though the house-made pita was the star. One of the greatest breads I've ever tasted. Fantastic!

I really loved their schmaltzy potatoes w/ hummus and chicken. It's a wonderful combo! It's a little pricey but it's worth it - also their bread is amazing!

The chicken was a bit too al dente for me to feel comfortable that it was safe to eat. All of the veggie dishes were great.

Unfortunatley the food was awful. Chicken dish tasted old and dry and pita was all filling, no meat. Service was friendly but too expensive to give the place another try.

Called in take out order. Ready on time and easy walk up and pick up. Chicken pita was delicious with a lot of unique flavors. The half chicken comes with a generous serving of sodes. Hummus, quarter wedge salad (miso poppy dressing so yummy) and pickled vegetables.

I heard of this new spot so decided to try. I ordered to go,the 1/4 plate light w/ salad,hummus, pita bread, peppers and a marinated cabbage. The chicken was flavorful and enough for 2 servings. I like the garlic sauce and spicey red sauce that compliments the chicken. The salad was good as well with thin radish layered on top. Cabbage and peppers equally on point! I will say though,the hospitality is lacking. Seeings how this is a new spot,you'd think the cashier would have been more welcoming. I got nothing. I stepped over to order ( not realizing she was assiting another guest), so i started to order,cashier said nothing,yet other guest walks up. Why not have said to me" I'll be with you shortly"? It was odd behavior. So I stepped aside. Once guest sat down,again nothing from cashier, I then had to say " are you ready for me"? I had to ask.. When my order was ready,no thank you for coming. While my entree was good,this cashier had zero hospitality or ppl skills..Let ppl know you appreciate them choosing THEIR establishment as I could easily have eaten elsewhere.

This place is a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Came opening day 03/29/2025 and was happy to see this new restaurant in our neighborhood. Service was amazing. They explained the whole menu and what they are all about. They are known for being super healthy, non-GMO chicken and all organically grown veggies including their chickpeas. They make their own hummus fresh every day and have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Very family friendly. We had the half chicken plate with dark meat, comes with a wedge lettuce salad with a in house made from scratch poppyseed dressing. The most delicious hummus I've ever tasted with a few roasted garbanzo's on top. Pickled radishes and cabbage and yellow peppers. Warm pita bread chili oil and garlic paste. The chicken itself was super moist and flavorful. If you're looking to have healthy food yet comforting at the same time, and good for the whole family, this is definitely the place to come.

Got the Cali salad and added chicken to it. Chicken portion was a bit small for the additional cost, and it was salty. Tasty, but not worth the value paid. In my mind, I was expecting something more hearty like Amara Kitchen (miss that place). Just being honest here.

This place is the bomb. The best chicken ever. Crisp, juicy, full of flavor. All of the sides are great. And the Pita! O-M-G!

So happy they opened in Pasadena! This place makes light-yet-hearty, super flavorful food that feels both familiar and entirely unique. I am a huge fan of their Los Feliz location, so having a shop closer to home makes me very happy. It's beautifully designed, great for take-out, and you can dine-in as well with tables inside and out. Service is friendly, portions are generous. Bonus points for landing on a great block near the border of Altadena among several other great places to eat and drink. Extra bonus points for being a restaurant that has provided generous support to residents, businesses and first responders who were impacted by the Eaton Fire.

Delicious and fresh food, a really wonderful place for a quick bite or a light dinner. You can't help but feel happy with the color palette too. I'm glad we stopped in and will be back!

First the food is delicious: chicken rice bowl I could eat every day, the plate, the soup...the carrot ginger drink!!!! Then the service is top notch!!! Let's keep this place busy!

Excellent food, excellent service, and a cool vibe. So happy this kind of cuisine is now in our neck of the woods. I dunno what crack Alicia M is smoking, but I found the food to be fresh tasting and bursting with flavor. We will be back again and again :)

The whole chicken overall tasted way too dry with the schmaltzy being way too disappointing. The pita I have been to many Greek places that have had much more higher quality compared to the experience that I got here. Hopefully next time the food would be better although the ambiance was decent for the party.

Food was excellent. Different tastes from the humus to the pickles to the rotisserie chicken blended so nicely. Pita bread was easy to open and stuff with chicken and all the side dips. Staff were friendly. More of a take out place as evidenced by the constant stream of people coming in and out to pick up. 12-15 seats for in house guests. They were not perfect, need better utensils to cut and fork the delicious food. Good value. Quarter chicken plates for the two of us and one schamltzy potato side filled us up. I will be back.

the service was not great i have an allergy to sesame when i advised i had a serious allergy to sesame they recommend tahini it has sesame. knowing what's in. the food you sell is important as it could be detrimental to someone's health with food allergies if you don't. when i asked to substitute hummus which has sesame with couscous the response was it is too difficult to do (wow) its a side i have a food allergy nevertheless i was hungry so i went without there is alot to be said for common sense and good service and this new restaurant was didn't have those things the day i tried it for the first time i am a resident in the neighborhood and was disappointed They're getting a 2 because the chicken was good