Reviews for Open Sesame in Los Angeles, CA
Delicious food! But my friend who accompanied me to dinner at this location stepped into puke that wasn?t cleaned up in the... bathroom and the staff didn?t seem to be very accommodating when it happened. Anyways, ask for extra garlic sauce. Delicious. Read more
Delicious!!! Omg finally a traditional set of Mediterranean food that you can?t stop eating combined with great interior design... and decent service! For sure we?ll come again. Reservation is a good idea. They have lovely tables outside on theterrace. Tips: don?t order the appetizer plate (21$), get instead the vegetarian plate (16$) - you get the same amount of foodand almost same assortment of the items. Pity that night they run out of classical hummus but offered to replace it with reallydelicious spicy one. Tahini, parsley salad & eggplant spread are to die for. Falafel - just perfect soft inside and crispyoutside. Pizzas are boring tbh not worth ordering same as dry & not sweet tiny baklava sticks. Get another somewhere else ortry different desert? For all classical dishes Shashuka was missing but the rest was really delicious. Orange blossom water isgreat on its own and mint leaves if hot water poured on top do not get brown with time. If they are added on top of hot water,the steam makes them brown -> that?s basics feedback for the bartender to note ;) Besides that, it?s a really cosy atmosphereand well visited place. Great design touches in spacious bathrooms and comfy seated outdoor area. Perfect for romantic dates orfriends dinners. Service fast, attentive and friendly. Worth a visit. Read more
The ambiance of this place is amazing.... but the food... not so much. We ordered baklava and it came out in egg roll form. This... was the driest, flavorless baklava I've ever had. DON'T ORDER IT! We actually ended up sending it back. Then we ordered thecheesecake and it was a bit bitter/tart, so we only ate the crust. The best thing we ordered was the wine, which is unfortunatebecause this place was highly recommended. Read more
In a world where everything has gotten expensive it?s at least great to have a place where the quality of the meal still meets... expectations. All the plates are great, but the beef kabob was cooked perfectly. A perfect tender medium rare. I lived in theMiddle East, and my wife is also from the region? so one last comment, we didn?t come here for the dessert but the baklava isthe best I?ve ever had. Just enough sweetness and not overbearingly rich, and not dripping in syrup. Also, the Knafe, don?tleave without ordering it. It?s a gem in the valley. Read more
This place is awesome. Their food is super delicious and it is one of the few places on Beverly Blvd, that actually are not only... affordable, but also have a stunning ambiance with plenty of indoor and outdoor options. A perfectly romantic place to enjoysome Mediterranean food. The staff is super friendly, and the manager will likely come by at some point to ensure all is well. Ihighly recommend the Sultan Platter and the cheesecake like desert. So yummy! Read more
Enjoyed the atmosphere and attentive & friendly service. My tabouleh salad ($11 including fresh green leaf lettuce) was fresh... and delicious, my partner's Vegetarian Entree ($16) was yummy and well presented, and our cocktails--"Fresh Prince of Beirut"($12) and "A-Roc Star" ($13) were soooo good (though the former was on the small side, served in a champagne glass). Though thebaklawa/baklava ($7) was super small and drier than I'm used to (perhaps it just wasn't a good night for it), my partner enjoyedhis Turkish coffee ($5), and we devoured the Lebanese ice cream ($6. We chose ashta, pistachio, and almond, and they were allincredibly creamy). We sat in the back by the small fountain and kitchen--it was secluded and comfortable. Already lookingforward to our next visit! Read more
I?m Lebanese & this is the best Middle Eastern food in the area. Food here is authentic as it could get. The garlic sauce is the... best tasting one I?ve had so far here WEHO, not too strong like other places. The meat and vegetables are good quality. Plentyof Vegan options to choose from! I?m surprised this place doesn?t have a line, Hollywood?s best kept secret. Food is amazing Igot the Foul and the Open Sesame platter and it?s my second time coming in 5 days. Read more
Ok. We regularly order takeout from this place and normally it?s very good and I don?t have an issue, which is why when THIS... happened, I gave it 3 stars instead of 1. I know times are hard for businesses, but c?mon, I paid $14 for this? A single kabob,broken in half, and the rest of the dish filled out with salad. What is this? Take a look. It?s tiny. You can do better. No moreorders from me. I?m used to paying high prices for takeout food, but this is ridiculous. Read more