Zankou Chicken

This isn’t fancy dining, but it’s comfort food. The rotisserie chicken is juicy, but the real star is the garlic sauce — creamy, tangy, and addictive. Portions are large and good for sharing. The restaurant itself is simple but clean. Perfect spot when you’re craving a hearty meal.

Me and my cousin were on our way home from Los Angeles after a very long day at work and I still had about an hour and a half left to go, so I decided to look up a spot to eat. I was craving mediterranean food and after a quick google search, I found this particular spot and I figured I'd give it a try. Parking isn't the easiest as its very limited, however I was able to find a spot close by and I walked in. Upon walking in, I was greeted by Tigran and a friendly and welcoming personality. I stood in life while I looked at the menu and he had asked if we were ready, however I needed a bit more time to see what I was going to order. Once I was ready, I walked up to the counter and Tigran proceeded to take our order. My cousin ordered the Chicken Tarna Plate with the basmati rice and garden salad, while I opted for the Chicken Kabob Plate with basmati rice and their tabbouleh salad and an extra chicken skewer. We also ordered two drinks, my cousin had the hibiscus tea and I had the cucumber mint lemonade. The hibiscus tea was not sweetened as most places, which is actually a good thing and pairs up great with this good. My cucumber mint lemonade was the BEST lemonade I've ever had, it was extremely delicious. I must admit I did have to add extra ice and dilute it slightly by adding some water because it was the taste was strong, but in a good way. After serving our drinks, we walked over to take a seat by the windows facing south, the overall seating area was really nice and open, with plenty of space around each seat. I wanted to watch the Dodger game and so I chose this seat where I can have my iPad streaming the game while I enjoyed my food. While I waited for my food, I realized this place is fairly busy, lots of traffic, however it is not overcrowded by any means. I believe majority of orders were to go, however seeing a lot of people made me think this food was going to be really good. After waiting a little bit of time, my order was ready and I called up. I grabbed my tray and walked back to my table. I realized they had these little clear containers with something white inside, looked like some semi-clear white paste but I wasn't sure what it was. Curious to know, I walked to the front and asked Tigran what it was and with a smile he said "That's garlic sauce", I told him I wasn't sure but not once did he make me feel odd or weird about asking what it was. He continued to have a friendly personality. I finally decided to try out the food and oh man, the food was DELICIOUS, I have only had mediterranean from a few places, 5 to be exact, and this one was definitely on top of the list. Each one of our plates had 2 pita breads, which I really appreciated since all the other spots only come with 1 bread and I have to purchase additional ones. I realized maybe I shouldn't eat more than 1 but it was really good, you know I ate both of them haha I could not finish my meal, perhaps because I had 3 cups of the lemonade, or the two pita breads, so I decided t take it to-go. I walked to the counter and asked Tigran if i could have a to-go box for my food and he gave me a very sturdy box, which worked perfect compared to some other flimsy containers other restaurants hand out. I also ordered an extra side of hummus, trust me its REALLY good! Tigran asked me what my name was (for the new order) and I said 'Francisco', he said "Ok I'll try to remember that, I sometimes forget but I will try to remember your name next time you come in" with a smile again. I said I wasn't from this area and I lived out of town, I was just passing by. Overall, I give this place 5 start but I would give it 10 if it was possible. To the staff at Zankou Chicken, thank you for keeping a clean place, to the kitchen, great job, everything was delicious, and last but not least, to Tigran, thank you for everything. If you read this, thank you for the welcoming and friendly customer service, keep it up. I will DEFINITELY stop by for lunch or dinner again when I drive to Los Angeles. Sincerely, Francisco P.

Zanku, a hidden gem that serves mouth-watering Lebanese and Armenian cuisine. From the get-go, I was captivated by the classic garlic sauce that comes with many of their dishes – it's absolutely addictive! The long wait times at here are just part of the experience, especially when ordering their popular kabobs or Lule. It’s a testament to the quality of the food that so many people are willing to wait, and trust me, it’s worth it! While waiting for my meal, I glanced at the menu and realized I had forgotten to order the pickled red beets, which usually come with the meal—unless they’re only served with the chicken? As usual, I wished they offered more rice; it's simply never enough! This particular location has a simplicity to its décor. Unlike its sleeker sister location in Burbank, the ambiance is decidedly no-frills. But as the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover – the real magic happens on the plates.

I’ve been eating Zankou Chicken since I had baby teeth and now that I’m grown, it’s still my go-to!! The food is always fresh, the chicken is juicy, and don’t even get me started on the garlic sauce… I’d put that stuff on cereal if I could. HAHA. I love that they’ve added new menu items lately, but the classics still hit every time. Yeah, sometimes you wait a bit, but that’s just the price of greatness. You don’t rush perfection especially when it comes with extra garlic!! :)

Ever time I come and visit my son at his college, normally i come within and my wife $200 food and drinks plus all the sweet this time the server Eddie O not only was so rude he got the order wrong got upset like if it was my fault. Did not make my experience good i don't feel like my family was welcome i believe this gentleman can not handle his job...is to much for him.

My brother and his fiancé recommended this place. We were in the area so had to stop by and try it. We got a tri-tip wrap and roasted chicken wrap, a whole chicken and large order of tabbouleh. I love my tri-tip wrap. The chicken one was good but a little dry. Rotisserie chicken was good too with some tabbouleh. I want to try the beef kabob wrap next time. Definitely recommend this place 😋

I love kebabs. I really like this restaurant. I love especially grilled tomatoes, the meat is not too much burnt, and delicious rice well cooked. Thanks to señor Jose for introducing me to this place.

Very slow, it took over 20 mins to get my order. Chicken was perfect but the pita bread was cold, served in a bag from the producer. To-go orders should get warm bread just like in the restaurant. Onions on the salad were quite raw. Grilled Tomato wasn’t charred and still raw inside. Parking is an issue. Overall quality of this location was inferior to others, will not visit again. Also, annoyed that I downloaded the app but didn’t get reward points.

I've come back here a few more times since my last review; mainly because it's the closest location to me, and let's be real, I love my chicken. I'm someone who prefers healthy, smaller meal portions, and Zankou definitely delivers on that (They offer other, large portioned items on the menu, but this is simply what I like). That said, I really want to point out how much the service has improved for me since my original experience. Tigran (shoutout to you!) has been amazing every time I've come in these past few months. He's taken care of my order with no issues, and even when he's not there, the other staff members have been nothing short of great. I always get the Chicken Tarna in a large container or the Tarna bowl with rice. And since I've become a bit of a regular lately, Tigran and a few of the others have remembered my name and my order, which honestly makes me feel so welcome. I'm really glad I gave this place another shot; now it's one of my favorite quick food spots to stop by.

Good chicken!!!! Loved the sides as well. I ordered the chicken plate with rice. The hummus was really good. Chicken was fresh and flavorful. Will definitely go back.

Honestly I wish if we have the owner Melissa as manager and owner in every single restaurant here in LA. She is absolutely phenomenal. She went above and beyond to make things super simple from great communication , kindness, and paying attention to details and what customers needs are. The meal I ordered as I was put on VIP book was absolutely super tasty, fresh , clean and the rice was incredible. There was a gentleman today who took my order over the phone and was very welcoming and friendly Thanks again

Zankou chicken is one of my top three Mediterranean favorites alongside Massis Kabob and The Kebab Shop. The fresh flavors and high quality ingredients makes the meal. I always get the chicken tarna and the meat is always so tender. I like that it's chopped into small bites. Love the inclusion of pickled radish and fresh tomatoes. Their hummus is so creamy!!! Their tabbouleh salad is not the best but still delicious. Same for the baklava it tasted like it had been sitting there for a while. Highly recommend this Mediterranean restaurant for your cravings and they also deliver!!!

Bar none the best shawarma anywhere. Love the garlic sauce in the chicken wrap and the beef shawarma plate with hamus and tahini sauce. A must try.

Located at a strip mall beside a gas station in Glendale, Zankou was not on my list of must-try places when we went to LA. We were staying in the area and wanted something quick and casual so my MIL suggested Zankou and I was pleasantly surprised. Food was served hot and wait time wasn't too bad. Portions were big too. Thoroughly enjoyed my beef wrap with the side cucumber salad. Their hummus and pita were delicious too. The chicken and beef plate were juicy and seasoned well. I get why this is my MIL's go-to whenever she's in Glendale. Definitely coming back next time we're in town.

Wow honestly amazing service girl named Kim she honestly has the best customer service here every time she takes my order she makes sure I'm very well taken care of the staff are friendly as well but Kim goes above and beyond even with a extra garlic ;) if you come here ask for my girl Kim :)

Service not good at all. Long wait in the line and after order they said 10 minutes but after 15 minutes I ask if it's ready they said wait 3 minutes ok after 5 minutes it's not ready but customers ordered after me already receiving their orders. I just ordered chicken tarna plate becouse it is not required waith like kabobs.So I ask for money back then manager said if you want I will tell them they will make it ready for you in 3 minutes I said are you joking or what I am here standing at front of you 30 minutes now you telling me it will be ready in 3 minutes? What a stupid and unorganized place.

Despite living in L.A. my entire life, I have never had Zankou. I've heard their garlic sauce is the best. As an Amazon Prime member, I get free delivery with Grubhub so I decided to finally give the infamous garlic sauce a try. Ok, I didn't just order the garlic sauce. I also got a salad, Harissa hot sauce, hummus, pita bread, pita chips, & baklava for dessert because I've been craving it. My food was delivered on time and securely packaged. The salad contained lettuce, cucumber, kalamata olives, parsley, feta, & lemon tahini dressing. Everything was fresh. The Lemon Tahini dressing was good but since I like spicy, I doused my salad with the Harissa hot sauce. That stuff is bomb! I would buy a whole jar full. The hummus was creamy and had a nice flavor. I mixed in some of the garlic sauce, and it was even yummier. Their pita bread is baked daily, and I could taste the freshness. It was soft & fluffy. The pita chips were also good. I'm guessing they are made from day old pita. The garlic sauce did not disappoint. I love garlic and let me tell you - this sauce could keep a legion of vampires away! The baklava was also tasty. The filo layers were slightly crips & flaky, the ratio of nut filing was perfect, and it wasn't over saturated with honey, so it wasn't overly sweet. My craving was satisfied. I don't eat meat but I'm guessing their chicken is as good as everything else. I will order from here again and try some of the other vegetarian options.

I ordered a whole chicken to go. I asked the person taking orders if I could have a less well-done chicken. In the past I'd received overcooked chicken, and that request helped to get a properly cooked one. He said that wouldn't be an issue- that I'd only get an overdone chicken if I asked for one. WRONG. You can see from the pictures how dry the breast meat is. It turns to paste in the mouth when chewed. There were a few decent bites on the leg where it lay next to the body but that was it. Very disappointing. This is why I hadn't come here in ages. Garlic paste was great. Skin flavor - delicious. But I can get a bigger, juicy chicken at Costco for a third of the price.

Love this Zankou location. They just need to hire better people that would like to work here. Because i wont put up with bad attitudes when it comes to spending my money on something. We come here time to time when in the area, and i like to come to Glendale for good food and all. I got the Shawarma plate this time rather than the chicken. Its ok, but it is still decent. They have new items on the menu which make it even fun to eat here now. I have my favorites i like to eat. Always a pleasure at Zankou.

Food is still delicious, good service but the prices have gone up so much that I actually have to save up for it lol.

I am literally obsessed withtheir garlic sauce and I want to put it on everything especially the chicken which is so juicy! The employees are nice and do their job. All the locations are pretty much the same including this one. I highly recommend coming here! It's reasonably priced and delicious.

We had a really great experience with this Zankou ordering for catering. We were helped by Angel and she was super sweet and helpful. We ordered the Mediterranean feast and BBQ special and everything was ready when we went for pick up. The Shawarma was juicy, the Falafel crispy. The Tzatziki was so good, I can't recall the last time I ordered tzatziki at Zankou but they nailed it. The hummus and mutabbal were delicious, the cucumber salad was fresh. The Chicken kebab was grilled so well and still juicy, but unfortunately the shish was dry, They gave us SO much garlic and bread, it was the perfect amount.

I love their falafel, hummus, and tahini. The falafel wrap was amazing and I highly recommend it. The service was great and I appreciate the hustle. Try it out, I haven't tried the chicken but what I tried was excellent!

Food was amazing. Restaurant is clean and has a good ambiance. The staff are nice. Service is great. Food came fast. Will definitely come back!

Always a favorite. Called in 3 chicken tarna plates for New Year's Eve gathering. Picked up swiftly at friendly service counter in a busy restaurant with an even busier kitchen. Fresh whipped hummus, pickled veggies, chicken & pita make a nice meal.

I've been ordering from Zankou Chicken for over 20 years, so it's disappointing to have to say that I won't be ordering in the future. Success breaks almost every restaurant, they raise the price, quality suffers, and what was once great becomes mediocre. Last night I received a tarna plate with dry tasteless chicken, that resembled cardboard, in fact cardboard might have been better. I also received falafel that were as hard as baseballs and again flavorless. Of course the price has doubled over the years or close to it, but it's the poor quality, plus the high price, plus the dry tasteless food that adds up to no more until they get back to basics: GOOD FOOD!​

I have been patronizing Zankou in various locations for many decades. Up until recently, their rotisserie chicken was a favorite comfort food for me. But after several orders in a row of the rotisserie chicken were either grossly undercooked or just tasted bad, I've given up on that. Tonight I tried the chicken kabobs and they were awful. They were overly herb-y and actually a bit hot spicy -- nothing like I expect chicken kabobs to taste, in fact, they didn't taste much like chicken at all. The reason why I'm giving Zankou 3 stars? The hummus, tabouli, tzatziki, and falafel were all fine.

They make the best garlic sauce. This place has very good chicken and their shawarma wrap is very good. The portion size is very good and it's very fast which is great!

Meh is how I would sum up my experience. I got the half chicken and a skewer of lule kebab. The plate came with hummus, two pitas that looked and tasted like they had been bought from a grocery store, and a small salad of pickled vegetables. The chicken was more on the dry side and didn't have much flavor. The kebab was good. The total came to about $45. Overall, i would probably not order the rotisserie chicken next time. I might try their shawarmas and pita wraps.

Yelp does charge an extra $12 difference for ordering through them as it GrubHub. But other than that, the Glendale location seems to always have friendly staff and the chicken is juicy and fresh. What I do like that they're not stingy with any of their sides and utensils are available for grab.. The guy that took my order I believe his name was Michael or Miguel, and he was super friendly and answered all my questions and even suggested popular items. It's so nice to see people that enjoy their job and give you a friendly smile while you're just ordering food.

This is the absolute worst location. Every single time there is something missing from the order. I even place an order online where everything should be clearly identifiable to them. Avoid this location!

When I think of Mediterranean food, I have always thought "let me get some food from Zankou." Unfortunately my last two experiences are quickly turning that thought upside down. While the customer service and freshness has always been good, most recently I noticed that they are either rushing food out due to number or orders and/or not properly gauging if food is cooked enough. Two orders in a row I have had undercooked chicken. Rice, beef, or almost any other items I wouldn't care as much, but undercooked chicken stands out. Recommendation to the restaurant is to please improve on your quality control to make sure items that need to be cooked properly, like chicken, are safe to distribute to your customers before giving it to them. It's the easiest way to avoid food poisoning. Hope this is addressed asap. Until then, I'm too chicken to eat here again. Yes, the pun was necessary.

Sanku chicken is really good.I would highly recommend to find some family anyone looking for good chicken dales and a family mill?This is the place to go

Love Zankou chicken! Food is good and service and the workers are nice. The only problem with this location is that all of the business owners in this shopping center must get rid of all the Uber drivers.They are gathering in the shopping center for hours and there is no parking and plus they smoke in front of the entrance door.Someone needs to say something to them ! Hopefully they can kick them out so we can find a parking instead of waiting 45 mins because of this Uber drivers.

Went there twice this week because their new bowl items are amazing! Tried the chicken and falafel bowl with hummus and cucumber salad and it's always a hit. Food is fresh and it makes more sense to make your own pita with the bowl instead of buying a wrap. Highly recommend, plus the service is really quick and it only gets busy for the lunch rush. Parking is a bit tough if their direct lot is full, but the ambiance is chill and the neighborhood it's in is very quiet.

MEDIOCRE at best! Had the chicken bowl. Chicken was meh -- salad consisted of chopped pieces of this and that. For $16. A total waste of my money. Moreover the place was NOT clean. Pretty run down. They are not reinvesting any of their profit to even maintain a decent appearance. The garlic sauce that some people are raving about tasted rancid. Never again. Massis Kabob is way better. And more popular - for good reason!

Always consistent. Good food. Clean and good service. Lucky to have this restaurant in Glendale.

Food is great. Fresh and consistent. I paid cash, and got no receipt. I was later counting my cash, and it was a dollar short. Last time they added extra $1 on the advertised price, calling it "All white." When I asked for explanation, the cashier didn't have an answer. The other cashier said bc the combo I was getting was two chicken skewers, instead of chicken and steak. I don't mind, if the price was correctly advertised. Been coming here for a while, always clean place, and prompt service. Hope they fix their receipt and advertised price issues too.

This place is really amazing. I always come here and the service is always on. The staff. Always always has a smile on their face. They are always serving with a smile. Doesn't matter if it's busy shortstaffed they are always trying their best and working as a team. All employees are super chill and super nice

This store is something else, in the best way possible. First the food is always on point. That's what you're coming here for right? Everything is exactly how you'd want it to be. I've tried pretty much everything and have never had an issue. Proteins, veggies, carbs , sauces all as fresh as can be. The prices are fair with today's current market. The store itself has plenty of seating with I feel like lots of space given the overall small size of the building. Very little parking with narrow spots. But there's a parking lot across the street that's always available. But it's the staff that has me in awe. In general customer service in most businesses has gone down the drain. But here from cashier to management the whole team is A+. I live nearby and go here often and the staff is always kind, courteous and helpful. I came in here a couple of nights ago and I couldn't say better things about the crew. In particular I was helped by Tigran, Max, Logan, and a lady I didn't get the name of. A customer came over to Logan and the lady and being a real person who witnessed it. They were being a jackass for no good reason and being overly demanding and rude and then basically kept asking for more and more and more garlic sauce to a comical level. And the crew handled it like angels. I told Logan afterward that he had the patience of a saint to deal with it the way he did. Keep up the great work and keep hiring the way you are because it makes a big difference. See you all soon!

I drive from san diego to La back and forth all the time. I always stop by different zankou location to grab food. Its the best food hands down. But this location, i came to at 10:05 i had to clue that closed at 10. My brother and i walked in and a nice guy welcomed us and said, one second she will be right with you. He went and told her to come speak to us. After 15m at 10:20 still no one while i am standing, i. An see the girl on the phone but i am like what ever, she came. Finally after i asked the guys for the second time, is anyone going to help us Or what. She said while her phone on her ear, we closed at 10 what u doing here. I said we been for ur majesty to leave the phone and come speak to us, we had no clue when u close. She had the audacity to keep her phone in her ear while speaking to me, yes we are closed you guys can leave. I said, why couldn't u come earlier. Why would you leave us here hanging for 15m. Then i added, put ur phone away while speaking to me, she said "go out have a good day" so i left because i am not going to lower my self for a girl. But this is it. No more zanku! Let her enjoy her phone.

Miguel was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the food. i had a great experience. thanks Miguel!

Zankou Chicken is one of my all time favorite place to eat if I'm near the area. This is my second time at this location since I usually go to Pasadena location.. Their rotisserie chicken is a must-try, boasting a perfect blend of spices and tender, juicy meat. The garlic sauce, a Zankou specialty, is truly addictive and adds an extra layer of flavor to every bite. I ordered a small tub of extra garlic since it's so good! Beyond the exceptional chicken, the menu offers a variety of options that cater to different tastes. Whether you're a fan of their flavorful shawarma plate, wraps, hearty falafel plate, or hummus which is my all time favorite, Zankou never disappoints. Huge portions at a great price! The staff at Zankou is friendly to all their customers, ensuring that your visit is pleasant from start to finish. The restaurant was clean.

It shouldn't take 17 minutes to process a Chicken Tarna plate. Very disappointed, same situation twice in the last 30 days.

Literally my favorite place!! I love going here, it's comfort food. My favorite are the wraps or the family deal!

Still no remode yet huh? 60 year old chairs and tables can easily be upgraded without remodeling. The state of the restaurant is indicative of the cleanliness of the kitchen........

Food & service EXCELLENT! Don't forget the Baklava! Baklava Chicken Kabob Plate Basmati Rice Shish Kabob Plate

Management helped me to resolve the issues I had-great work! The district manager is wonderful to work with and he helped me every step of the way.

I had food poisoning from this place with my parents. Do not recommend going there. I was in the bathroom for 3 hours. I felt like my stomach was going to blow up. My dad threw up 3 times. Same with my mother. Their HR department is the worst. They do not give you a call back. I left them a message and called a hundred times. Do not go there.

I usually order the combination family meal whole chicken, hummus and rice. The food is always good! Order on line for faster service.

Fresh, delicious and easy to order. Convenient, easy parking and friendly staff. I go back often.

Terrible the price is more expensive on this yelp app then in person to order and they took so long give me my order. People who came in to order got there food faster then online I will never order online.

The best flame broiled chicken in all of Los Angeles with amazing flavors this chicken is always tender and amazingly good ...since 1990s this has been the best flavorful chicken ever. Also try their shawarmas they are super yummy too. I recommend this to everyone. Try it you won't be sorry.

In the past I've always ordered a half chicken combo plate but this time around I ordered the Chicken Shawarma wrap with everything on it. The service was quick and it didn't take long to receive my order for dine in. The food was good with the added garlic sauce which is always popular among customers.

Food is good and the workers are all positive. This is our go to place when we go to glendale for appointments.

The Glendale location on Colorado Blvd is the best location . most of the other locations are rundown, old-fashioned and not run as efficiently. The chicken tarna wrap is the best choice. You can't beat it for the flavor and cost. Make sure you ask for garlic sauce, it's not really a sauce more of a paste but it's essential for enjoying their food. They'll often forget to add it to your order,and it should come with your sandwich. The rotisserie chicken is amazing and you just can't beat the price for feeding a whole Family with these healthy options. Great food. I highly recommend it. True crime fun fact, the Zankou family was involved in a murder suicide story that happened several years ago... Had nothing to do with the actual business, but it's an interesting listen if you want to seek it out

A great place to order food and eat. The service is great and I enjoy the environment. The food is amazing as well and the ambiance is just right. Thank you for a wonderful time and you found the right people for the job! You guys run a great business! Thanks you!