Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Hollywood (90028)
7 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.8
Laya is a chef-driven Middle Eastern restaurant just off Cahuenga, pairing Lebanese-inspired mezzes and skewers with cocktails in a moody, design-forward space. It’s where Hollywood comes for lively, shared dinners that feel equal parts night-out destination and serious modern cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beetroot hummus with warm pita, Charcoal-grilled lamb skewers, Sumac-roasted chicken with toum
What makes it special: Chef Charbel Hayek’s polished Eastern Mediterranean cooking in a high-energy, design-led room.
#2
Vala Kitchen
8.5
Vala Kitchen sits along Sunset with a Persian-leaning menu of kebabs, rice plates, and stews served in a casual, modern space. It’s a go-to for polished but approachable Middle Eastern flavors before or after nearby studios, shows, and screenings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken barg with saffron rice, Beef koobideh platter, Ghormeh sabzi stew with tahdig-style rice
What makes it special: Persian kebabs and stews delivered with a lighter, health-conscious touch on Sunset.
8.4
Ara’s Shawarma on Sunset focuses on fast, filling Middle Eastern plates built around juicy rotisserie shawarma and charcoal-grilled meats. It’s a workhorse counter spot that feeds everyone from nearby workers to late-night Hollywood crowds with big portions and long hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma plate with rice and salad, Beef shawarma wrap, Family mixed grill platter
What makes it special: High-output shawarma counter balancing speed, price, and charcoal-grilled flavor.
Levant is a sit-down Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on East Hollywood Boulevard known for big platters, pide, and grilled meats. It doubles as both neighborhood spot and catering hub, so portions skew generous and menus are built for sharing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Levant mixed grill platter, Beef and mushroom pide, Pistachio baklava with Turkish tea
What makes it special: Large-format Turkish and Mediterranean platters tailored for family-style feasts.
8.0
D’s Dubai Sauce Modern Grill turns Hollywood Blvd into a Middle Eastern late-night canteen, serving shawarma plates, kabobs, and wraps until after midnight. High-volume delivery and takeout orders mix with dine-in guests, making it a go-to for hearty halal plates when most kitchens have gone dark.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Shawarma Plate, Dubai Mix Plate, Chicken Kabob Wrap
What makes it special: High-volume halal spot turning out generous shawarma and kabob plates for late-night delivery, takeout, and dine-in.
#6
Skewer
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
Skewer is a Lebanese-style kebab counter a block off the Walk of Fame, open deep into the night with charcoal-grilled skewers and big combo plates. The setting is casual and compact, but the skewers, dips, and late hours keep it in steady rotation for locals and night-shift crews.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed kebab combo plate, Chicken tawouk plate, Falafel with hummus and salad
What makes it special: Late-night Lebanese kebabs grilled over charcoal just off the Walk of Fame.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Sincerely Syria is a narrow, late-night shawarma and falafel counter on Hollywood Boulevard that has quietly built a loyal following. Wraps come stuffed and crispy, fries are piled high, and sauces skew bold and garlicky. It’s more functional than polished, but for post-show or post-bar eats, it’s one of the tastier, trend-aware budget moves in 90028.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed shawarma wrap with fries, Falafel wrap or plate, Garlic fries or loaded shawarma fries
What makes it special: A tiny Syrian shawarma counter turning out crispy, overstuffed wraps late into the night.