Overview Reviews
Welcome to Mona’s Kitchen, a delightful Lebanese restaurant located in the heart of Los Angeles. This charming establishment excels in delivering authentic flavors and offers a variety of vegetarian options that showcase the richness of Lebanese cuisine.
One of the standout features of Mona’s Kitchen is its commitment to accessibility, boasting an ADA-compliant environment and accommodating outdoor seating. Guests can enjoy a casual dining experience while savoring dishes that pack a punch. The menu is diverse, with enticing choices that cater to different palates.
Mona’s Kitchen also prioritizes convenience, providing delivery, takeout, and catering services for those on the go. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it perfect for both intimate dining and large gatherings with auto-included tips for larger parties.
With a focus on quality, accessibility, and community, Mona’s Kitchen is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore Lebanese culinary delights in a relaxed setting.
Additional Services & Amenities
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Onsite services available
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Usually plenty of parking
Featured Insights
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Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
Mona’s Kitchen excels in delivering authentic Lebanese flavors, with dishes like the mixed grill and best-in-class falafel that leave patrons raving about their freshness and taste.
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Welcoming Atmosphere
This women-owned gem offers a casual yet enchanting dining experience, complete with heated and covered outdoor seating, making it accessible and enjoyable for all guests.
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Top-Notch Service
With consistently praised service and delightful music, Mona's Kitchen creates a warm and inviting dining environment where guests feel valued and eager to return.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
All I can tell you (without writing a book) is this little restaurant is the real deal and is a gem, tucked away in the corner, and the food is SO fresh, and SO delicious, I am really regretting not getting some baklava! LOL! (But I'll be back!) This was my first experience at Mona's Kitchen but it certainly won't be my last. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. All these flavors!! YAY! So YUMMY! Thank you for such a beautiful, delightful, experience... and an unbeatable "breakfast", too!!
I just had a delicious lunch here with my friends. The food is absolutely amazing!!! Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was great! The music was authentic. I recommend this place highly.
Best falafel we have ever had! Also incredible lentil soup! We stopped for a quick meal to avoid the traffic on the 101. We ordered the appetizer trio and two cups of lentil soup. The tabbouleh was super fresh. Excellent grape leaves. Nothing was a disappointment. We will definitely detour here again!!
Third time here and this place remains as solid as ever. Food is so very good! Service is great. I absolutely recommend the mixed grill. Grilled chicken, beef kabob and steak skewers. Simply amazing!
Looking for a good Lebanese place in the valley and so far the best yet. I'm always looking for Kivbeh Nayeh and know it's fresh and delicious. Hidden Jem for middle eastern food, particularly Lebanese
Such a cozy ambiance with fantastic food. The hummus is out of this world thick and creamy with a nutty taste. The people here are very kind. I will bring my family next time. Also music is also a nice touch. I ordered shawarma plate, hummus meat, falafel to go. All very good.
do yourself a favor and check out mona's kitchen! ordered a chicken shawarma plate to go, planned on saving half but it was so good, i finished it in one sitting. the chicken was perfectly seasoned, fresh hummus, perfect garlic sauce and delicious rice! every bite is so satisfying yet leaves you wanting more. their baklava was amazing, fresh and tasty! george was very friendly and helpful, as well as the other gentleman cooking. not sure why this place isn't busier; it is a hole in the wall spot but it's sooooo delicious! one of the best restaurants i've been to in cali. from a walk-in, my order was ready in 5 minutes. i'll definitely order from here on a regular basis. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 5/5 service: 5/5 mona's kitchen: 5/5
So tasty and fresh!!! Great serving sizes of Tabbouleh, Shish Kebab, Hummus, Shish Tawouk, Shawarma, Falafel, Rice with Vermicelli ... even Baklava and Knafeh is our favorite in the entire Valley. My family and I have eaten here half a dozen times and it's consistently very good. Also like the fried cauliflower and french fries. Restaurant is always quiet, but that kinda guarantees the server doesn't forget about you. Has outdoor patio with heater. Plaza parking lot or street.
Delicious Kibbeh Nayyeh. If you don't like raw meat, you can order Kibbeh, that comes deep fried and it is also delicious. You should have your meal with their Lebanese beer named Almaza. Their hummus with meat is awesome. The owner is the chef and he makes you feel home. They have indoor and outdoor seats.
TLDR: Can't tell you much about Lebanese food, but I can tell you that Mona's Kitchen is not somewhere worth sleeping on. Give it a try ASAP, not just to support small businesses but to try the amazing tastes served here! - - - - - - Lebanese food... do I know what it is? Nope. Try it anyway? Heck yes! And being in a plaza with parking? Sign me up! I entered shyly and ordered and the Shish Tawook, not sure what to expect. First came a small dish of olive, pickles, and radish (?) appetizers - a mixture of salty and sour. I wasn't sure what to expect, but ate them - oh how I wish you could've seen the faces I made from all that sour. The Shush Tawook eventually came, and I have to admit it was better than I had expected. Between the thick rice grains, the tender chicken, or the pita and hummus / white garlic (?) mix, I really wasn't sure where to stop. My only dislike was how sour most of the food was. I can usually handle sour, but I think this was a bit more than I expected, almost as if many dishes were flavored by lemon. The staff working at the time (George?) seemed to be well known. Every customer knew him by name, and it wasn't busy when I visited. Breaking out of my shy boy moment, I asked if they frequented often since they knew George, and they mentioned how they come three times a week!
Christa D.