SKAF’S ON YORK
Lebanese restaurant · Eagle Rock ·
Authentic Lebanese eatery with falafel, shawarma, hummus
Authentic Lebanese eatery with falafel, shawarma, hummus
"A neighborhood Lebanese joint from the family behind Skaf’s in Glendale, this casual restaurant on the border of Highland Park and Eagle Rock serves tender kebabs, well-seasoned falafel, and tangy labne with threads of cucumber in a colorful, jewel-box-sized dining room connected to an adjacent patio, with warm service and a menu that has something for everyone; it’s a locals’ favorite for date nights, family dinners, or a post-run plate of tabbouleh, and it’s worth the detour for a proper sit-down dinner with a touch of Lebanese hospitality. Creamy, cumin-tinged hummus is studded with sliced beef or chicken shawarma and served with a basket of warm pita; tightly wrapped dolma, stuffed with vegetables and rice and glistening with green-tinged olive oil, are among the best in Los Angeles; and the flame-kissed beef tenderloin shish kebab, served a la carte or piled on fluffy rice, anchors the table. A hot pot of freshly brewed mint tea cuts through the richness of the kebabs—even on hot days—and the ideal pairing is a glass of red wine and at least one pot of tea for the table. Fried cauliflower is a gluten-free and vegan crowd pleaser, with crispy florets and a tahini dipping sauce good enough to eat on its own. The Skaf’s burger, stacked with a grilled chicken or kofta patty, is worth ordering to explore something outside the usual shawarma and muhammara lineup, and Skaf’s on York also serves Lebanese wine and beer, including a grenache syrah blend from Heya Wines. Best for casual weeknight dinners when there’s no food in the fridge, it’s too late to make a reservation, and next-day leftovers are necessary." - Rebecca Roland
"A casual Lebanese dinner destination with beer and wine from the family behind Glendale’s beloved original, now run by the owner’s sons on York at the Highland Park/Eagle Rock border. I’ve been a longtime fan of Skaf’s, and this offshoot keeps plenty of favorites, including juicy shaved shawarma and lamb chops, while adding its own touches like a spiced burger with garlic and tahini sauce. On a nice day, I grab a seat outside and order one of the Lebanese wines or a pot of fresh mint tea." - Eater Staff
"A Highland Park Lebanese casual eatery has just added beer and wine to its menu — offering natural wine and Lebanese beer to pair with shawarma plates and hummus." - Rebecca Roland
"When it comes to great shawarma in LA, it doesn’t get more classic than Skaf’s. The tiny, order-at-the-counter Lebanese grill in North Hollywood has been operating for over two decades (they have locations in Glendale and Highland Park as well). Both the chicken and beef shawarma are equally good in our book, so just do what we do and get the mixed plate. Be sure to throw in a cabbage salad and some stuffed grape leaves, too—both are excellent. " - sylvio martins, brant cox, nikko duren
"On York Boulevard in Highland Park, I learned that the Skaf’s family has secured an “official” Highland Park location at 4757 York Boulevard after signing a lease on the corner of York and Armandale and taking space in Occidental College’s new Oxy Arts building. Skaf’s opened its first location in North Hollywood in 1999 and another in Glendale in 2007; the family maintains a strong foothold in kebab-heavy Southern California, and brothers Chris and Daniel Skaf—who also own Rockbird—are behind this new outpost." - Mona Holmes
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