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Maydan Market
Master Critic Reviews (4 Lists)
Maydan Market
8.3
A vibrant food‑hall style concept featuring multiple vendors under one roof with outdoor tables spilling onto Jefferson Blvd in Mid‑City; great for group outings and sampling global flavors casually. One vendor’s tacos were recently featured by local editors. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria quesatacos, Street corn, Falafel plate
Scores:
Value: 8.8
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Multiple vendors and outdoor seating make it a casual al‑fresco hub.
Who should go: Groups and casual diners sampling a variety of flavors.
When to visit: Lunch or early dinner when patio is easiest to grab.
What to order: Birria quesatacos, street corn, falafel plate.
Insider tip: Check each vendor’s board for outdoor table icons to know where you’ll get patio seating.
Maydan Market
8.6
The anchor restaurant inside Maydan Market brings live-fire Middle Eastern and North African cooking to West Adams with a family-style Tawle set menu built for sharing. Expect smoke-kissed meats, vibrant mezze, and warm hospitality in a high-energy, market-meets-dining-room setting. It’s a new opening in the neighborhood, but the concept arrives with serious pedigree and immediate buzz.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tawle family-style tasting menu, Wood-fired pita with house spreads, Lamb shoulder with spice-forward accompaniments
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: A live-fire Tawle tasting in LA’s newest chef-driven market hall.
Who should go: Groups and fire-cooking fans seeking a splurge night.
When to visit: Weeknights for easier reservations and full Tawle pacing.
What to order: Tawle tasting, wood-fired pita, lamb shoulder.
Insider tip: Start with the Tawle, then linger at the hearth bar for a final drink.
Maydan Market
8.2
A live-fire Middle Eastern restaurant inside the new Maydan Market, built around a communal hearth and family-style spreads. Smoked meats, bright mezze, and pillowy breads come out in waves meant for sharing, with optional counter ‘hearth’ seatings for a chef-led experience. The energy is buzzy but intentional.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tawle family-style spread, Wood-fired lamb or chicken skewers, House breads with whipped dips
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A shared-hearth, chef-led live-fire meal inside LA’s newest night-market-style hall.
Who should go: Friends who want a communal, share-everything dinner.
When to visit: Evenings for full hearth service and peak atmosphere.
What to order: Tawle spread, a live-fire main, lots of mezze.
Insider tip: Book the hearth counter for the most immersive pacing.
Maydan Market
7.8
A brand-new West Adams food hall built around live-fire cooking and a rotating lineup of standout local vendors. The mix-and-match format is great for families with different cravings, plus there’s space to roam without the pressure of a formal meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Live-fire skewers at Maydan, Thai BBQ plates from Yhing Yhang, Tamales and barbacoa from Maléna
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 7.3
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: A newly opened food-hall compound showcasing multiple top LA operators.
Who should go: Families who want variety in one stop.
When to visit: Early evening for easiest seating.
What to order: Live-fire skewers, Thai BBQ, tamales.
Insider tip: Go with a group and share across stalls to sample more.