Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 1978 reviews

What Tony K doesn't like about Almaza:
Ordered ahead at 7:30 PM for pick-up at 8:15 PM. Arrived at 8:20 and our order was news to them, so they start cooking it then. Spent 20 minutes waiting in their hookah smoke filled restaurant before finally getting our food. The salads had brown lettuce. The salad dressing containers had faulty lids spilling the dressing inside the box all over the food. Pita bread was stale. The salmon and shrimp were decent, but I... View all feedback. What Greg W likes about Almaza:
This is hands down the best Lebanese food I've found in LA. There are sooo many fake Mediterranean spots. This is legit. Kofta was seasoned perfectly. You can tell the rice was cooked with actual cardamom pods. Hummus was the right texture. Pickles were legit. Proper yogurt drinkAll that was missing was charred onion and tomato.I've been looking for this food for like 7 years and it's just such a treat to finally fin... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 280 reviews
Kyle
05.08.2023 - 09:07

I do not recommend going to this restaurant hookah bar. I have never felt so much reverse racism in my life. If you are not Muslim or African-American, don't ev...

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krochlin
05.08.2023 - 09:07

I do not recommend going to this restaurant hookah bar. I have never felt so much reverse racism in my life. If you are not Muslim or African-American, don't ev...

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Yerik
05.08.2023 - 09:07

The food tastes great but the portions are small so if you have a big appetite this is not the place for you , but if your some small woman who doesn't eat much...

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Eric
05.08.2023 - 09:07

Amazing experience. My middle eastern friends came to town from the east coast and I wanted to show them a good time. Reda, assured me I was in good hands, and...

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Tony
05.08.2023 - 09:07

Ordered ahead at 7:30 PM for pick-up at 8:15 PM. Arrived at 8:20 and our order was news to them, so they start cooking it then. Spent 20 minutes waiting in thei...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 861 reviews
Jenae
17.02.2024 - 09:12

Been coming here for over 10 years and Almaza always has good food and good vibes. Excellent Hookah lounge and restaurant serving authentic Lebanese cuisine. Th...

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Francis
17.02.2024 - 09:12

A great choice for middle eastern to smoke hookah, with great customer service as well.

Laura
17.02.2024 - 09:12

Love love love the food here. Recommend the mixe kabob plates. Hummus is good..

Chaibu
17.02.2024 - 09:12

I enjoyed the tabouleh and the hummus. Everything is good.

BLew
17.02.2024 - 09:12

Delicious, I love Mediterranean food, and this spot was a cool vibe. The hookah was a bonus if u like to shisha. I'm definitely going back! Service was on point...

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Sirved
4.0 ★ from 693 reviews
Casey
17.06.2023 - 08:32

The first time I tried yesterday I ordered it over door bag, it was so good! I got the chicken-shawarma frits. It was good without cheese! the only thing I wish...

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Jerad
17.06.2023 - 08:32

The laughter!! I never had such fish, and it is absolutely some of the best seafood I had everywhere. Delicious; I'm very far away, but I'll like to go very far...

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Casey
17.06.2023 - 08:32

This is a great atmosphere w/ hook and food is wonderful and fresh. Reda was our server. It was beautiful and made our experience wonderful. I'd go back here.

Dorthy
17.06.2023 - 08:32

Great food all around and beautiful ambience. The service was also on point. Close to LAX airport and open end.

Edyth
17.06.2023 - 08:32

Awesome food! It's a popular hookah place but the food is too good. Been going here for years and big shoutout to the staff and chef

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 3 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.9 ★ from 141 reviews

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