Skaf's Grill

On my first visit, I was welcomed by Salim (the owner) with a friendly handshake. I tried the combo kabobs, and the quality of the ingredients stood out immediately. The kabobs were tender and oozing with juice, with just the right amount of char and smokiness to bring out their depth and flavor. The salad was crisp and very watery. The hummus was light, silky, and delicate without too much seasoning. I also liked how the rice was light — not too salty or buttery like some places. My Arnold Palmer was refreshing and not overly sweet. Everything felt intentionally flavored to offer impact without that heavy, overwhelming feeling afterward. After a hearty meal, I felt light and satisfied. Really happy with this spontaneous find, and I’ll definitely be back to complete their entire menu.

Excellent food. I was the only customer in the place not of Middle Eastern descent. For me, thats an excellent sign that the food is very good. I got the combo with chicken, beef, and kafta kabobs. All were very good. Tender meat that tastes fresh. Cooked just right. Chicken and beef were very juicy. Beef was not fatty. The hummus was excellent. Creamy and well balanced flavors. Cabbage salad is excellent as well. A favorite! Falafel were seasoned well but a bit greasy for me taste. Tabouli is a must every time I go. Overall, the blend of flavors in all the food is excellent. Very good balance of flavors in their recipes. I've been here many times through the years and I've never been disappointed. Storefront place with indoor seating only. I always do take-out but the staff is still very attentive. Parking lot is pretty small, so I can see parking being difficult during busy times of day.

Guys! The food here is amazing! We ordered the lamb kabob and shish kabob. They asked us how we wanted it cooked, and we replied medium. Meats came out to perfection. Juicy, fresh and tender. The garlic sauce, delicious! We were also very surprised by the service, attentive, checked in with us multiple times without being overwhelming. 10 out of 10.

beautiful food, very welcoming owner. the falafel pita sandwiches were so nice, fresh balled and fried and full of herbs and flavor. delicate creamy tahini sauce. lovely hand-made pickled vegetables. thick-cut real potato french fries. will definitely return!

The food was scrumptious, the atmosphere familiar and relaxed, and the service just right. I had the Kibbeh Labanieh - I have never tried it or anything quite like it before, and I was not disappointed - the produced-in-house yogurt had a wonderful flavor and texture and the kibbeh balls were quite good - a cross of comfort food and complex spicing. My friend had the kafta kabobs and was kind enough to share with me - we spent some time discussing and trying to determine how they managed to keep the meat so juicy in what is often a fairly dry kabob variety at other restaurants. Just excellent - it was the best instance of kafta I have ever eaten. I think my favorite item was the hummus - it was rich and creamy with a generous amount of sesame tahini and an overall delightful flavor. I plan to go back whenever I have reason to be in that area of LA - everything was excellent.

Don’t ever let a hole in the wall scare you. This was the best Lebanese food you’ll eat.

Authentic Lebanese food. Just like "Tieta" used to make. The flavors are spot on.

I can say "What a surprise" - now one of my new favorite places. Was there with a friend who is a long time friend of one of the owners. He chatted us up, took care of us and we feasted! Great food, service and the humus is amazing. The Cauliflower, fried, spicey, perfect. Everything wonderful.

From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming service made us feel right at home. This restaurant is a true gem for Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine lovers. The pita and hummus were hands-down the best we've ever had--fresh, fluffy, and full of flavor. The chicken shawarma was absolute perfection: tender, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The lemon garlic salad was bright, zesty, and packed with flavor--such a great complement to the rest of the meal. Portions are very generous--definitely enough to share, though you might not want to once you taste it all! We ended the meal with their delicious baklava, which was the perfect sweet finish--crispy, nutty, and not overly sweet. If you're craving authentic Mediterranean flavors with top-notch service, this place is a must

First time here and loved it. Best dam food here in N.Hollywood. I would eat here everday of the week. Food A+++ Service A+++ Ambiance A+++++

I heard about Skaf's Lebanese Food, but didn't have the opportunity to visit. While driving around the area I spotted it and ordered food to take out. The place Ambiance was busy with customers and take-out orders. I ordered Malfouf ( stuffed cabbage), vegetarian combo, Beef Shawarma and pastries. The food was savory and authentic Lebanese cuisine.

my favorite hole-in-the-wall in the valley. fantastic Lebanese food, the best. (usually) friendly family run. can't go wrong just don't expect table clothes!

I've been coming here for about 20 years and owner Salim and the crew are like family. One of the best Lebanese food spots in LA and their Chicken Shawarma and their hummus are simply unreal! The chicken shawarma, so well-marinated, super juicy, makes your taste buds dance like there is no tomorrow. In addition, the hummus is the G.O.A.T of the town- so creamy, so fresh, so good and no wonder it was named the best hummus by the Los Angeles Magazine. If getting a plate, it's normally accompanied by tasty rice, freshly grilled pita and their awesome cabbage salad which fools you into thinking that you're a healthy eater). All in all, phenomenal food, awesome customer service by Salim and his crew, who truly care and make you feel like family. The place itself is cozy, with quite a few tables for dining in. Oh, and try their Lebanese coffee, it's very delicious, strong and will hold you up through the day!

The flavor was exquisite and everything was on point. The meat was tender and juicy. I had the kebab and the flavor for that was yum. The humus was not too oily nor was it bland. You could definitely tell they made that humus that day. Additionally it was too grainy like other places. The service was quick. The only thing that sucks is parking. Definitely sucks because it is in a small plaza and street parking is hard to find at times. Came here randomly and worth coming back!

Skafs is one of the best spots for Kebab. I've been ordering from here for over 10-15 years and the flavor is unmatched!!! I usually order a combo Kebab plate which is enough for two people or a chicken plate, but today I ordered the Branzino and the flavor did not disappoint. I called in the order on my way home from work and it was ready in 20min. The owner was there with a friendly face. His helper and the cook were also very nice and friendly. They have tables inside that sit up to 6 people so it's a great place for family meals. Skafs is a staple in North Hollywood that offers delicious food, and consistent great service.

The best falafel, Best Kabob good prize good service amazing love this place is the best place in the valley

Great food, service and ambiance! The lamb was a little tough but the flavor was delicious! The pita bread was made to PERFECTION! So yummy!! Great customer service as well. Plenty of parking and in the same mini plaza as 7 eleven. I will definitely be back! Great place to eat in the heart of NOHO!

Been coming to Skaf's for over twenty years. The beat hummus you will ever have and the food is excellent!!!

It's just awful. I waited a really long time for my order, over 30 minutes! The cashier didn't even smile! I don't recommend this place! He also told me to wait a few minutes, but I ended up waiting more than 40 minutes!

Skafs grill has the best bbq in town. Food is amazing. Service is top notch. I love this place and highly recommend it to anyone in the area looking for great bbq

10/10 best beef and chicken shawarma I've had in the valley in a long time. Superb service! Absolutely will be coming back here again

Everything here is delicious. Sometimes I literally just pop in to grab some of their fresh hummus because the grocery store stuff just doesn't compare. The owner and everyone who works here are kind and clearly care about the food. I love eating here. Skaf's is a gem!

All good on my first time ordering from these guys ! Order was correct and included silverware and it was delivered within the time frame stated - Bravo ! I went with the recommended combination plate which had a LOT of food ! 3 skewers of meat, plenty of rice, hummus , and cabbage salad w turnips . Everything tasted great !

Man what can I say this place is so freaking good! I dream about their hummus lol! Just go they will welcome you like your part of the family and feed you till you can't breathe it's awesome! I take all my friends and coworkers here no one has not liked it everyone raves about it! Get the Romain salad with chicken shawarma on it and use the hummus and garlic sauce in each bite good lord it will ruin you for other Lebanese food bahahahahaha but seriously.

I've been here a few times and the taste never disappoints! Our favorites are the kibbeh balls with garlic spread, tabbouleh, baba ghannouj, hummus and the shish kebabs - but all the kebabs are delicious too! Service here is always attentive and friendly.

Please update your hours of operation both of Google and yelp. We showed up to have lunch from 15 miles away and your doors are closed.

Delicious food. Friendly service. Highly recommended! In fact we were at Epicurious abs asked then where they eat nearby and they recommended us to come here. No regrets. Freshly made delicious food, neighborhood atmosphere.

I've been coming here for a couple years and it never disappoints. It's rare to find a restaurant that feels so homely and welcomed.

Ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and a side of fries. When I first got it, the pita bread was kind of cold so I asked them to warm up it more. Once I took a bite, wow amazingly delicious. Fries are restaurant made so tasted scrumptious. The garlic is spectacular

Food delicious - server very nice - generous portions - best Mediterranean I've had recently - Small parking lot near 7/11

Amazing, All around. The customer service literally feels like you're at a family members house. 2) the food is amazing . Thank you for the yummy food . We will definitely be back.

The place closes at 8 pm, not 9 pm I was there after 8 and Pablo hooked me up with hummus and pita bread that hummus was divine!! I've been to their Glendale location in the past and the food was always on point. Thanks Pablo!

Absolutely my new favorite place in the Valley for Lebanese cuisine. Moved into the neighborhood recently and got the vip treatment from the owner, Salim. He recommended I try the combo plate which was a LOT of food but for to try the kafta, chicken and shish kebabs. The cabbage salad was delicious as well as I believe they have the BEST HUMMUS I have ever eaten. Salim topped off this final by making me a free Turkish coffee which was tremendous! I was wired the rest of the day, And FULL!!! I give them a 10/10!

Consistently delicious ! The chicken shawarma delicious, hummus best in the west, and spicy potatoes always delicious .

Very good. Pitas are a very good lunch value. Service is very good. Very nice. I would recommend and come back as well.

I came into the restaurant for a takeout order and placed an order for two chicken skewers, rice and hummus. After waiting for 35 minutes I finally got my food and then they told me that they only had put in for one chicken skewer. They made no attempt to fix anything or do anything to apologize. Stared at me and JZ fed me the bag. Also one skewer with rice and hummus was $27. Never again.

Small family owned restaurant in a micro plaza in noho. Parking is nearly non existent but if you wait around a spot will come up. Service was incredible here. The owner? Or manager was kind and friendly and super generous letting us sample a few items while we waited for our meal. The portions were really generous and the cabbage salad was so well seasoned and flavorful as a side I really enjoyed my meal here and ordered take out several times since! Would recommend for those looking for Mediterranean food in the area

Hole in the wall in the best possible way with the most amazing food! Highly recommend this place.

Wow the potatoes tonight were perfect and evenly spiced. The 3 meat combo plate was excellent also. What I really like about this place also is I have ordered over 25 times and their food never disappoints. The location in Glendale is amazing also.

Been exploring different Mediterranean/Middle Eastern spots around my neighborhood. I was at Trader Joes shopping for groceries and decided to try this place for lunch. Called the place right before I went into TJ and placed my order. Coming from the Trader Joe's side, you have to make a U turn into the parking lot. But found parking quickly and was able to pick up my food. The restaurant is small but charming. There were a few patrons there dining in. I went up to the counter and paid for my food. The man helping me was very nice and friendly. Got two chicken shawarma wraps, the cabbage salad and an order of fries. My husband asked for a salad and the Yelp page had highlighted the cabbage salad, so I figured we'd try it. The large salad was pretty big, so I'd probably go with the small in the future. It's also more of a coleslaw/side than a salad, but it was tasty nonetheless. The wraps were delicious, juicy and messy! Mine fell apart as I ate it, but my husband was smart and kept the foil on his. The fries were fatter and cut thickly, more like potato wedges but were good. My only gripe is that the pickled veggies that came with this weren't quite pickled. Other than that, food was good. Would come back to try some of the other items.

Came in the other day due to the sushi place next door being too long of a wait. Great decision to come in! Friendly customer service from the family who owns this place. Food was quick enough. Everything was delicious. Very flavorful & filling. Highly recommend for a good meal. I know my family and I will be returning.

Delicious food and fast service. I just wish I knew their hours; I've returned several times, at what I think would be normal hours, and they've been closed

Nice little place very home as they could come food comforting friendly delicious food hands-down recommended ,chicken plate, this wonderful salad , Hummus and coffee, that was a first and will be retuning when In the area.

Terrible! I don't leave reviews but this was so disappointing that it forced me to leave a review. If you have no experience cooking try it out before you order from here because it'll probably taste better.

The food was too hot that melted the container, This is not cool, I realized after eating it. I like this place and i always go, but this is big no

This place is the best!!!!!! The food and meat is high quality. I love the chicken shawarma...it's so tasty and has a perfect crispy-ness to it. The hummus is the best I've ever had. The garlic and tahini sauce is sooooo good. The owner is always there and he's such a sweet guy! He's even given us free hummus before. Don't sleep on this place! It's a hidden gem with authentic Lebanese food.

We came here in search of the best shawarma in LA. TL:DR this place isn't it. So we love some good shawarma and given the demographics in Southern California, you've got some decent options for shawarma. After hearing about this place, we thought we'd make the trek to check it out. The good part was that the sauces were on point. Their baba ganoush, hummus, and garlic sauce were VERY good. This is Lebanese hummus, meaning there is less tahini, which we prefer. And the fries were salty, had a good crisp and cooked well. However, the rest was disappointing. The chicken kabob was dry. The chicken shawarma was also dry and lacked flavor. The fried cauliflower was bland and greasy. The rice was bland. The pickles were not seasoned and they didn't have the pickled cucumber you sometimes see in Lebanese cooking. This place was fine but if you have good options nearby, don't recommend the trek out here.

My favorite local place for Mediterranean food. Large portions. I crave their chicken shawarma! The best!

So far my favorite Lebanese restaurant . Every plate and salad is freshly made when order . They the cabbage salad with pita chips. Arayas are delicious !

I had the Shish Tawook combo. Everything was really good. Excellent customer service. The guy who served me my food (I'm guessing he's the owner as he conversed with several customers) checked in with me throughout my meal. It was my first time there and I had questions. Skaf's will be a part of my restaurant rotation.

We heard about this place, so we decided to take a drive from Simi Valley. It did not disappoint. The freshness and quality of their food is amazing not to mention the flavors and the customer service. We had the fry Branzino plate and Lamb with chicken kabobs. We felt that we were eating at a friend's house with the kind of service to their customers. We will definitely be driving back. If you like good quality and fresh Mediterranean food, go and check them out.

We ordered takeout last night and it was absolutely delicious. Super fresh and authentic. Good times with good friends.

We ordered carry out tonight and the food was wonderful. I think it is the best garlic sauce I've ever had. The baklava is like a bite of heaven.

Staff's has very good food, in face all 4 of my stars are for the food. However, the location and atmosphere are absolutely awful. Parking is awful if not impossible. The service isn't great. This place would to great if they moved to a location with better access and parking. NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS: * Order deliver through an app (I.e, DoorDash, etc.) * Order pick up if you live nearby. * Parking is very difficult. * Location has difficult a ces on busy street corner.

Love this place! Been a customer since 2003. I've brought many friends to Skaf's. Everyone loves it!

Some of the best fries I've ever had. And the beef shish kebab was also great. I would've taken a picture, but I ate them both too fast.

2nd time trying this place and I still do not see the allure. Dry kebab, unsalty rice. I've had better Middle Eastern food for cheaper in the valley.