Mona's Kitchen Lebanese Food

Best falafel I've had in LA. Super authentic menu atmosphere. Big helpings. Free drink refills. Affordable (all this, which was some of the more expensive stuff drinks for $35ish before tip)

After spending the morning mountain biking I was in the mood for some good old Lebanese food. I Googled the closest one to my area and came upon Mona. I walked in and was greeted by George, a fellow Lebanese, the chef. I ordered foul, a traditional late breakfast dish consisting of boiled Fava beans with a little Garbanzo beans, chopped garlic and olive oil served with warm pita. Since I was really hungry, I ordered a beef kabob plate too. I told George that I wasn 't aware of the place despite driving past the plaza daily. Try the food and maybe you 'll be back he replied in Lebanese, the most charming of all Arabic dialects.Well, try the foul I did and for a moment I felt like I was back in Lebanon at my grandma 's brunch table.It was fresh, authentically aromatic, and amazingly flavorful. The diced tomatoes on top were a beautiful touch contributing to both aesthetic and taste. Thank you George for a most savory Sunday brunch. I most definitely be back. I will give my review of the beef kabob later as I 'm saving it for dinner.

This is a hidden gem in Tarzana. I knew it would be better than average when I saw a clean dining room with two older Lebanese women waiting for to go orders. They won’t put up with bad food! The Shwarma was tasty and not too big which I like. I watched the chef make out dessert to order which was so good. The hot tea with fresh mint was a great ending to a fantastic lunch.

Hands down best middle eastern food in the valley. Kunefe is as good as I’ve had anywhere. And the baklava here, hand rolled, is wonderful. Favorites are the cauliflower, foul, and tawook. Can’t go wrong.

So good! Fried Cauliflower, Tabbouleh Salad, Mediterranean Wings, Pickles, Pita, Hummus, Baklava. Fresh and tasty. Love this casual joint!