Kobee Factory

"Kobee Factory serves incredible Syrian food in a tiny Van Nuys strip mall. 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. Make sure to get an order of their namesake kobees, also known as kibbeh: tender, fried patties made from a mix of spiced beef, bulgur wheat and pines nuts. You also can't go wrong with their hummus-filled shawarma wraps or the crunchy, ping-pong-ball-sized falafel." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"The Valley has plenty of gems tucked into bland strip malls that completely belie the flavors packed onto plates. One prime example is Kobee Factory, a Syrian kebabs specialist in Van Nuys that serves grilled meat skewers and fried kobee as well as stuffed lamb’s intestines. The late Jonathan Gold was a huge fan of the restaurant’s fateh, crunchy pieces of pita in a bowl of chickpeas, hummus, and tahini." - Eater Staff

"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

"The minimal dining room of Kobee Factory, with its smattering of Formica tables, is a great place to be unbothered and enjoy a generously portioned plate of kebabs and other Syrian dishes in a Van Nuys strip mall." - Eater Staff

"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. Make sure to get an order of their namesake kobees, also known as kibbeh: tender, fried patties made from a mix of spiced beef, bulgur wheat and pines nuts. You also can't go wrong with their hummus-filled shawarma wraps or the crunchy, ping-pong-ball-sized falafel." - Nikko Duren