Mizlala Sycamore
Mediterranean restaurant · Hollywood ·
Falafel, shawarma, kofta & merguez, juices, patio seating
Falafel, shawarma, kofta & merguez, juices, patio seating
"Mizlala is a casual Mediterranean spot a few blocks down from The Galleria mall that works for just about every occasion. Maybe you’re craving Moroccan chicken and solitude on your lunch hour, or are trying to find a non-intimidating spot for a first date with someone who’s probably catfishing you. Mizlala’s bright, modern space and delicious food will make it work. Get the sumac fries, a tahini shake, and the aforementioned Moroccan chicken." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"Danny Elmaleh worked for SBE for years, designing modern Moroccan and eastern Mediterranean flavors at Cleo and other large-scale restaurants before opening a humble hideaway in Sherman Oaks called Mizlala. The menu’s been streamlined into an array of proteins like falafel, chicken shawarma, lamb and beef kofta, salmon, and merguez sausage served in pita sandwiches, plates, or salads. Meats are either grilled over charcoal or roasted on a rotating spit, resulting in smoky, profound flavors that come through regardless of the carb or vegetable vehicle. Seasoned sides like crispy croccolo, oyster mushrooms, and shawarma-spiced cauliflower add heft, even if the generously portioned dishes don’t need them. Thanks to Elmaleh’s experience with high-volume, everything works well delivered or taken away. Mizlala also operates daily in West Adams and along Hollywood’s Sycamore Avenue. Order takeout or delivery directly through Mizlala.— Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Rebecca Roland
"With three locations across LA, Mizlala has grown a lot since it first opened in 2016—but one thing hasn’t changed: excellent Israeli food. Order everything at the counter, grab some pickled sides from the condiments bar, and take a seat on the patio. It’s the ideal place for a quick weeknight meal or a last-minute group dinner that won’t break the bank. The menu is small but effective—any of the main proteins can be ordered as a pita, salad, or plate with rice, hummus, and veggies. We especially love their well-seasoned chicken shawarma, and the spiced kefta is a good bet, too." - sylvio martins, brant cox
"Mizlala makes vegetables taste so incredibly interesting, it's like the Men In Black have zapped bland, boiled veggies from the collective consciousness of the place. This casual Israeli spot has three locations across town (in Sherman Oaks, West Adams, and Sycamore), and serves plates of chicken shawarma and juicy lamb-beef keftas. The vegetable sides steal the show, though. Crunchy brussel sprouts come coated in smoked paprika and lemony broccoli with capers is a must-order. (Yes, it’s fried. Yes, live a little!)" - sylvio martins, brant cox
"Mizlala is a Mediterranean spot near the Galleria in Sherman Oaks that works well for any meal that you don’t want to last too long. Your first priority should be the Moroccan chicken, and if you can convince whichever semi-stranger you’re eating with that it’s not weird to share food, you should also get the eggplant moussaka and artichoke hummus. They’ve got wine, and you can easily get in-and-out in about an hour, which is ideal when you discover the reason you don’t hang out with this branch of your family tree." - brett keating