Zankou Chicken

Staff is absolutely wonderful. Very patient considering it can get busy and the queue can get deep. Rest assured service is fast and it’s nice to see an open kitchen with your meal being prepared. Friends and us had been talking about Zankou chicken, so had to make a point to get some. Highly recommend the half chicken plate. Cucumber salad is crisp and tasty and the mutabbal is super delish. Wifey and our daughter enjoyed their chicken bowls with rice and salads. Great casual fast food experience. Of course garlic sauce to go enough for at least 4 days but it’s so good it may only last two days.

This food is to die for! We spent a week in Anaheim and ate at a variety of restaurants. This one was by far the best. So good in fact that we came back the next day after eating here for the first time. Even kids requested we come back here. Garlic sauce is not to be missed. Hummus is so fresh. Chicken and beef kabobs, all wraps, pickled turnips, even rice all taste so amazing! Please come to Utah. We need your restaurant there badly!

This is one of those places where you order and pay for your food at the register and it's self seating. When we arrived, it was really busy. It looked like a group of people just came from a game, so it was a little hard trying to find a table at first. This location has the most tender and well maintained chicken kabob. I highly recommend this dish and don't skimp on the garlic sauce (if you like garlic). We also choose the cucumber salad for our side. Great value for your money. We also recommend the baklava as well for dessert. Overall, the food was delicious and well worth it.

Called our order in advance and they had a separate queue for us, I was able to get our order after a few minutes. Dining area isn’t that big, probably gets full at times. Really good quality Mediterranean food, the big family meal we got lasted for a few meals.

Great place for delicious Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food! Lots of great choices! The chicken, shawarma, kabobs, tarna, and tri-tip are great. The sides are varied and all tasty!

From the moment we walked in, we felt completely welcomed. The atmosphere was cozy, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. A special shoutout to the manager, Mitzy, who went above and beyond to make sure our experience was perfect. You can tell she truly cares about both the staff and the customers—her friendly attitude and attention to detail really stood out. We’ll definitely be coming back again soon. Highly recommend!

Staff is nice and attentive but the cleanliness is severely lacking! There’s no soap in the whole place!!!!

The food was pretty tasty and very big portions Great flavors and love the hummas. Meat was very tender.

Zankou is a fam favorite at our house! It's easy, healthy, and the kids love it! The service is always quick and friendly, their prices reasonable, and their eating area is consistently clean. 10/10 - We'll be back, and you should as well! :)

Online ordering - Simple to do and allows you to select sides and sauces as needed. We selected the immediate pick up option and our food was ready to go in about 15 minutes. Price - More of a $$ price range for a fast casual place. I ordered the chicken kabob plate with 2 kabobs and was able to turn it into 2 meals. I really enjoyed the tzatziki sauce and the garlic sauce. The plate comes with 2 full pieces of pita. I would order this again. So why did I give it 3 stars? The cucumber salad is a pretty small portion. I would have been happier without the roasted tomato on the side and had more cucumber salad. When you see how generous they are with the tzatziki, you'll understand my disappointment with the salad. We also ordered the hummus and pita chips and unfortunately discovered the pita chips were not in the bag until we got home. I called this location and was put on hold for 6 minutes and explained to the employee I was missing part of my order. She asked for my order number and said she couldn't find it. Then I spoke with who I assume was a supervisor (she didn't introduce herself). I had to re-explain what happened and she apologized and said my boyfriend's name would be on a list for credit. Apparently the next time we go there, they will look up our name in a binder and give us a large hummus with 2 bags of pita chips as an apology. So I guess we will find out if his name makes the binder and if we actually get what we were promised. I'll share an update if we end up going back.

Food was great, service was very welcoming and ambiance was quiet. Missed the lunch rush which was great. Will definitely go again. Their baklava is really good.

I love coming here. My work will even send me to get lunch for the team and it's always so good. Food is ready usually 10 minutes or less. Just got food here for my family and the workers all seem to be either cleaning cooking or at the register. They all look very hard working. Definitely my go to spot. Clean fast and lot of seats inside. Highly recommend.

Zankou is the place to go when you crave juicy chicken and Mediterranean food. The chicken tarna plate with hummus and their legendary garlic butter is money. The chicken is seasoned perfectly and super tender. Every bite with hummus and garlic butter in the pita bread is perfection. Service is quick and the ambience is quaint. It's in an older shopping plaza so don't expect much in terms of opulence.

When we visit OC from Riverside, we always stop here to pick up some yummy Zankou chicken and garlic sauce. They have the best garlic sauce! We love their tabouleh salad and falafel too. Service is always friendly and fast. The seating area is a good size and there's always room for us to sit when we go. They have plenty of options to drink. They also have a rewards club you can sign up for and get free stuff with your points. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed.

8 years later and the food is still delicious, but the prices have gone up. My go to now is the Chicken Tarna plate, but honestly everything is delicious here. I find myself mentioning Zankou when people come to visit from out of town and they have not had decent Mediterranean food in their lives. Zankou is the spot to eat at and then to compare other places too.

Zankou Chicken is low key, but super high key to the people that have showed up into this place! Since I arrived I've seen people walk in and out of this place and for good reason too the food is flippin phenomenal and totally gains after a really hard workout! I feel so empowered and refreshed and I don't deserve it...I feel like I am cheating it's sooo good and healthy!!! The kabob combo plate is fire filled with explosive flavor and rich steak and chicken!!!!! I love how I feel like I have more energy and I could probably do another workout!!! The place could be overlooked at a glance but if you know you know LOL! My eyes and my palette are open and I am blessed to have visited and have been introduced to such a wonderful establishment! Thank you Zankou Chicken the environment is chill and the food is empowering!

Absolutely what I hoped it would be! Chicken Tarna Bowl was a sizable meal. The cabbage side added a nice crisp balance to the bite of chicken rice hummus and feta. The sides are small (I wish there was more) but appropriate (I couldn't have eaten more). Fresh lemonade and Hibiscus Iced Tea were top notch not too sweet. And the baklava!!! Buttery not too nutty and so flakey. Do not skip it. Fast- friendly service.

Staff is absolutely wonderful. Very patient considering it can get busy and the queue can get deep. Rest assured service is fast and it's nice to see an open kitchen with your meal being prepared. Friends and us had been talking about Zankou chicken, so had to make a point to get some. Highly recommend the half chicken plate. Cucumber salad is crisp and tasty and the mutabbal is super delish. Wifey and our daughter enjoyed their chicken bowls with rice and salads. Great casual fast food experience. Of course garlic sauce to go enough for at least 4 days but it's so good it may only last two days.

I am in love with the food here omg !!!! The Tarna plate is my fave! Mitzy is so sweet and helpful. She was one of the team members at this location. Best food. Best service.

I've always order the Shish Kabob Plate. This plate has one skewer of freshly grilled steak! But as usual, I order a second skewer. The plate has Humus, Basmati Rice, Tabbouleh or Cucumber Salad, Garlic Sauce, spicy Onions and a grilled Tomato! With two warm Pita Bread.

Go for the chicken, but make sure you get the garlic sauce. Buy extra garlic sauce! Put it on everything! Put it on bread! Put it on pasta!

When you're nearby, definitely drop by to try Zankou Chicken. More than 12 years later, I returned and the taste was even better! Meats were well marinated, tender and so delicious! They tasted clean and not all greasy like some places. Vegetables tasted fresh along with fluffy warm rice and warm pitas dipping in warm hummus. It was hard to decide what I should get because I wanted everything! : ) The price here was similar to other places. Order at the counter and staff will call your number to pick up at the counter. The came out quite fast so that was good too. Staff were very friendly and understanding with my orders. The inside was clean and well kept with big space to sit down and eat. Big parking lot inside a shopping plaza so you won't have any problems there.

Zankou Chicken never disappoints!!! This location has plenty of parking, customer service was super helpful and has great vibes. I've visited this location a few times and have ordered different items every time. This visit I had the Shawarma wrap. It had soooo much flavor. I love that it doesn't fall apart nor does it get soggy. I would definitely recommend!

Food: So good! Moist chicken. Fresh falafel. Hot pita. Seasoned rice. 10/10 Service: Don't come looking for it here! You ain't gonna find it. Order at the counter find a dingy seat to sit in. Ambiance: This was probably a Taco Bell a millennia ago. Does it matter? Hell no!

The food is good. I came here around 10 years ago. The service and food were delicious.? The restaurant stays busy. They updated the restaurant since I first tried it. There is always seating and a lively crowd.

This place is the OG for roasted chicken, shawarma, hummus and kabobs. The food is amazing and fresh! Ample seating and fast, friendly service. The dining room could be updated as well as the bathrooms. Easy to order ahead and carry out.

Service was so nice and explained all the menu items to us. Food took 10-15 min because they cook it to order. We ate inside and it was clean and enough tables for everyone. The chicken was so good! They also have hibiscus tea, lemonade, and cucumber mint lemonade (which is what I got). Definitely coming back here!

The food here is always delicious!!!! It's one of our family favorites !!! Recently they have added to their menu. I love their falafel plate, sandwich and today I tried their new bowl with falafel as the protein! My husband's favorite is the tri-tip shawarma. The service is friendly and quick ! The restaurant itself is small but they put out a lot of food !! You order at the counter and then they call either your number or name . It definitely works for this location !

Zankou Chicken - Anaheim Solid 4 1/2 Stars Chicken 5 Stars***** Eggplant Hummus 5 Stars***** Cucumber salad 5 Stars***** Service 5 Stars***** Pita bread 4 Stars**** Beef 4 Stars**** Hummus 4 Stars*** Ambiance 3 Stars*** Thanks to my buddy Isaac for recommending this hidden Mediterranean gem! Zankou Chicken in Anaheim absolutely exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Combo Kabob Plate, which allows you to choose any combination of two skewers (Chicken, Shish, or Lule). It comes garnished with a roasted tomato, spiced onions, and your choice of three sides or salads. Served with two fresh pita breads and house-made sauces, it's a feast! For my plate, I chose: Chicken and Shish Kabob skewers Sides: Basmati Rice, Hummus, and Cucumber Salad Bonus side: Mutabbal (a roasted eggplant spread) Let me tell you--this meal was an experience! The Chicken: Perfectly grilled and seasoned, it was juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Definitely the star of the proteins and an absolute must-try. The Shish Kabob: Tender and delicious, it complemented the meal well, but the chicken stole the show for me. The Basmati Rice: Fluffy with a delightful aroma, it was the perfect accompaniment to the chicken and steak. The Sides: Hummus: A bit bland for my taste, but still creamy and fresh. Cucumber Salad: Crisp, refreshing, and a great balance for the richness of the proteins. Mutabbal: The true star of the plate! This roasted eggplant spread, with hints of sesame paste and garlic, was absolutely divine. It's hard to describe the taste--just know it's heavenly and an explosion of flavors in every bite. Pair it with the warm pita bread, and your taste buds are in for a treat! To finish my meal, I treated myself to dessert: Baklava: Two pieces of pure bliss! Made from their family's secret recipe, these flaky, buttery layers were perfectly balanced with chopped walnuts and pistachios. Sweet but not overwhelming, it was the ideal light dessert to round out my meal. A perfect ending! This was my first visit to Zankou Chicken, and I'm officially a fan. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. If you're in Anaheim, don't sleep on this place--thank me later!

The BEST chicken kabob. I've been going here for so long...has to be more than 10 years. I should have a dozen updated reviews. Anyway, I like getting the same every time. They're known for chicken, so that's what I get every single time. A double chicken skewer plate with tabouleh or the cucumber and tomato salad and hummus and extra garlic sauce. It never fails me. The food always hits. I recently tried the lule, and it was flavorful and not dry! I remember getting steak once, and it was not the most tender, so I just stuck to the chicken. The chicken is the moist moist and juicy kabobs ever. The quality and taste are consistent. On Sundays or dinner times, they can get ridiculously busy. Regardless, I'm always calling in my order so I don't have to wait when I get there. The dining room is spacious, but I like eating in the comfort of my home. 10/10 recommend

Got the chicken bowl with tabbouleh and cucumber salad. Don't know how I feel about it but it does come with a lot of rice. Normally I get the quarter chicken or beef kebab plate but I wanted to switch it up. Food here is consistently bomb. Have been coming back and will definitely continue to do so.

Ordered the 1/4 dark chicken meat plate and this is what I got when I came home and opened the box. This was over $15.00 after tax. Like did the person working here who was preparing this order think this was funny or is this a real size order? If this is a joke, good one by the owner. Now can I get a real order with chicken not the size of a kids meal or a refund? Like for real, this is a pathetic plate of food. Make it right! This isn't ok!

Back when I lived in Tustin, CA, going to Zankou Chicken was more than just a meal. It was a routine, a tradition, and a guarantee of great food. We made it a point to visit at least once a month for their whole chicken, fresh pita bread, and their legendary garlic spread. The flavor was unmatched, and just thinking about it now reminds me of how incredible it was. My mother, my late father, and the rest of my family all loved this place. Even after moving out of Tustin in 2004, I never stopped coming back. Whether I was near Anaheim, heading to Disneyland with my kid, or traveling to the airport, stopping at Zankou Chicken was always part of the plan. The food has only improved over the years. The chicken remains perfectly seasoned and juicy, the garlic spread is as flavorful as ever, and the customer service continues to be excellent. I have even recognized some familiar faces behind the counter over the years, which speaks to the consistency of the place. I am back on Yelp after deleting my old account and wanted to make sure Zankou Chicken was one of the first reviews I wrote. If you have never been here, you are missing out. They have expanded across Orange County and Los Angeles County, but I hope they open a location in Riverside County soon. Five stars for outstanding quality, service, and consistency.

Location / Located in a plaza with ample parking. The place is quite spacious and can accommodate big or large groups. I've seen families have meals here. Service / Awesome they were friendly and communicated with us lots of their kebab dishes are made to order. So asking us to be patient for a 15 minute wait was very much appreciative. Food / Hands down the best rotisserie chicken I've ever had! Great portions for the price. Comes with their hummus that was so creamy and pairs well with their warm pita bread. Pickled turnips and spicy yellow peppers give that taste palette a refreshing crunch. Chicken is so moist and the skin is seasoned to perfection. I would come here again and make this my go to places for healthy and fresh food.

I came for my first time with my wife to try this place out . I did not know what to get so I asked the cashier for some help. Mitzy greeted me With a smile and recommended my wife and I to try the chicken and tri-tip combo and the combo kabob combo as well. Mitzy made it easy for us to order . The food was very delicious and also it is very clean . I will definitely be back

Food is so good I drove in traffic on a weekday to eat it. I will buy a home near here do I can eat it every week.

Was in the mood for Mediterranean food and this place was nearby and it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Will not disappoint. Ambiance is not so good but their food makes up for it. I had the chicken kabob plate.

The food was terrible Mushy oversauced I ordered 2 Shawarma pitas and both were two different sizes NO QUALITY AND SIZE CONTROL The consistency of the serving sizes are terrible. I also ordered a chicken tarna in the pita The sandwiches fell apart. Quality control and size consistency for the price they charge is terrible. I would not go there again. No wonder why I haven't been there in two years since they closed the store on Sepulveda Boulevard and built a brand new store. I would highly NOT recommend this to anybody Go somewhere else and spend your money

I recently found out I had to make changes to my diet (low-fat) or it could trigger gallbladder attacks. I was in despair of not being able to eat out anymore until Zankou chicken had everything I was able to eat. I was able to order pick up through phone call and they seemed BUSY. But I think it's because they're really worth trying. So about the food? AMAZING. I spent 4-5 days eating BRAT foods (very bland) because I was so scared of eating any type of foods but I got the chicken plate and ate it for like 2 days lunch/dinner. I got it with the cucumber salad, basmati rice, and tahini salad. Safe to say I didn't even have a trigger to my attacks. So I'll be ordering from zankou more often!

I love zankou chicken. It never disappoints. This location has a good amount of parking which is also nice. Portions are generous, food is always fresh, and people are always friendly. I always get the combo plate and usually there is no problem with it. This time, the worker let us know that they accidentally gave our food away so there was going to be a slightly longer wait. They apologized and gave us some hummus, pita chips, and drinks. I appreciate that they owned up to their mistake and made up for it. That kind of customer service is part of why I always go back to Zankou. PS. Get the app and loyalty account! Its worth it if you go at least twice a year.

Amazing food that is fresh. Customer service was flawless as well. Mitszy at the front was so helpful answering all my questions when trying to decide on what to order. Will definitely come back!

Love zankou chicken. I normally order their chicken kebob or tarna plate and it's great. We decided for this time to order the rotisserie chicken meal deal that comes with two large sides. We got the cucumber salad and hummus. Normally would give them five star review but here is why I gave them 3... Be careful with the hummus tho - not sure how long they have it sitting in stock but it went off overnight in the fridge. Tasted "fizzy" and the container puffed up which I'm pretty sure isn't supposed to happen. I've made fresh hummus at home and it lasts 3-4 days so I wouldn't think 12 hours in the fridge would make it go off. Bit of a shame about that as we bought the combo to last us a couple days and had to throw out the hummus.

This is easily one of my favorite Mediterranean spots! You get a generous portion of food, and the quality is even better. The meat is flavorful and tender, and the hummus and pickled veggies are nice and fresh. The service is nice and quick, and this is a great spot to either dine in or take out.

I might be a bit biased, because Mediterranean Cuisine is my all time favorite food... But I will still proclaim that Zankou Chicken is the one of the best I've ever had! I love love love their food! Everything is always so flavorful & fresh! Especially the chicken. The service is always great as well, with staff members that are great at answering any questions you have. In addition, they're always super friendly and hospitable! Trust me, you can't go wrong here!

This is the best Zankou's location, likely because of its close proximity to Little Arabia. Today I was in there and ordered a large to go order which I informed the hostess Mitzy would be taken to go and brought on a long drive. She went out of her way to package my order to make it as travel friendly as possible for ice chest. Mitzy, you make this location awesome thank you!

I cannot believe I had never been here before! as a socal native, I had seen Zankou Chicken multiple times but somehow never tasted it There are simply not enough good words in the dictionary to speak of this place Off the charts divine One of the juiciest rotisseries out there. The accompanied garlic and tahini sauces were unimaginably tasty. We were so indecisive and the lady taking our order offered for us to sample some of the meats (the tri tip shawarma, chicken shawarma and roasted chicken). The winner for me was the tri tip, succulent and melt in your mouth tender. We had the chicken tarna as well, which they are known for - delicious. Overall, we split 3 dishes among 2 people and I still need to come back multiple times to clear off the rest of the menu The staff was super helpful and friendly. They offered to taste test our selections and even came to check in on us at the table. Definitely not a practice at other fast food locations. I stood up to use the restroom and was immediately guided towards it. Service was better than what I would expect from anyone - they should all work at Disneyland :) Unimprovable Can't wait to come back for more!

Place was recommended by a co-worker and it definitely did not disappoint. The chicken tarna and the tri-tip shawerma are the two wraps I tried and loved. My toddler devoured every bite with me as well. The staff was very generous and attentive. I got to try a little bit of the chicken and the tri-tip before placing my order so I could decide which one to get. It was very kind of them to do that. The online ordering service is also fast and super convenient. Definitely will be going back!

It was OK. The dipping sauces were good. For my budget, this is overpriced. The last time I went was about 15 years ago. Still tasty, even though the food I got did not look fresh. Worth a trip for something different.

Place was busy, but that's a good sign. Reasonably priced and overall good taste. Sauces are extra. Nothing special about the chicken plate I ordered. Most likely sticking to panini grill or the kabob shop after this visit.

My all time favorite place to eat!!! So delicious!!! I highly recommend the kabobs, and garlic spread!!!

I've been searching for the best rotisserie chicken in the area- finally found it. The chicken is tender and flavorful and the garlic sauce an interesting and great addition. But I was stunned by the two sides I ordered. The tabbouleh was perfect- fresh, with the optimal amounts of salt and lemon. It always taste like Spring to me when it's made right. The mustabal (AKA baba ganoush) was garlicky and wonderful. So I found great chicken and my two favorite middle eastern sides in one place.

Mitzy is the best really helpful always friendly always greets me with a smile... Of course the food is amazing I always get their bowl extra protein extra cucumber salad. I'm here at least twice a week.

I came here for lunch today and paid for my meal with my cc and was told "your card was declined". I told her the charge went through because I got my text notification for the charge. I was pretty much told if I want my food I have to tap my cc again. So I figured my two options were either I tap again and get charge twice and dispute the charge later or walk out already paying but with no food, so I tapped my cc again. So while eating my meal I checked my online banking, which of course showed two charges for my meal. Called my bank and was told I was charged twice, so Im having them dispute my second charge. I'm willing to bet they do this a few times a day and that's why I'm never going back. This place is a scam!!!

Zankou is the king of Mediterranean food, a legend. Mamba status! There were some menu tweaks over the years, but the taste is the same I always remembered which makes me keep coming back! Their shirts used to be sale for $3.99. Tania is a superstar! She was so friendly and accommodating despite the busy rush and lines! Pros Garlic sauce is the best Super friendly Casual fast food dining The app saves me time Cons Absolutely none! Been coming here for 20 years and I'll be a loyal customer to the end!

Roasted chicken so amazing the juice can't deny. good price also the welcoming i just found out about this place definitely im back for sure

I was in there today for lunch with my family for the first time, did not know what to get and the cashier Mitzy recommended us to get a plate of combo kabob, shawerma combo and a family meal so we get to try all of the favorite items. And let me tell you, everything was delicious and very clean atmosphere. My personal favorite was the Tri Tip shawerma and the hummus with pita chips. Will definitely come back again.

First time I have eaten here. Luckily, hostess Mitzi was patient and walked me through my selection. Short wait order and well worth the wait! Food was delicious! Guests were sharing their favorites, I guess that means I'll need to go back!