Aleppo's Kitchen

My first time at the new location of Aleppo's Kitchen was wonderful including the food, service and new location. The clean new interior is tastefully decorated with decor from the Mediterranean Levantine which includes Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Israel. And the food is the best. They were in the Little Arabia district for years and now a new nice location. Plenty of parking. The food is fresh, perfectly seasoned and something for everyone. You can do the traditional scratch cooking family dinners, build your own bowls, sandwiches/wraps, or nibble on dozens of Mezze (Small plate appetizers) Things to try for dips Muhammara, Motabal, Baba Ganoush and Tzaziki. For hot appetizers try the Fried Kibbe and Cauliflower. Dip it in the tahini sauce. But this is a rare opportunity to try something different beyond the usual Shawarma, Kebabs and Stuffed Grape which were excellent. I had the Lamb Shank Kabsa! Absolutely one of the best things I ever ate. The rice had exotic but not overpowering or hot spices. Isabel took care of us with excellent service.

I had been looking forward to trying Aleppo's Kitchen after seeing it on TikTok, so we made a trip from LA to OC just for this. First off, great parking--plenty of space, which is always a plus. The decor is really nice, with a lot of beautiful dallahs, ibriks and Arabic books. I also noticed the independent Syrian flag in the middle of the restaurant, which was a nice touch.We went around noon, so it was pretty busy. They seemed a bit understaffed, so service was slower, but it didn't take away from the experience too much.- Falafel Bowl (half mixed greens, half bulgur, tzatziki, house sauce, tomato, cucumber, feta) - Fresh, but nothing special. The falafel was crunchy and hot, but not particularly exciting. The tzatziki was pretty standard, but the house sauce was great. Overall, a solid Mediterranean bowl, but not something I'd go out of my way for.- Potato & Za'atar Flatbread - I love man'oush, so I was excited for this. Unfortunately, the za'atar flavor was too weak making potato the dominant flavor. It felt like it was adjusted for a general audience rather than capturing the bold za'atar-forward taste I was expecting.- Mama Suher's Yalanji - Really good. Very bright, zesty, and rich in olive oil. My partner tried it for the first time and loved it. If you enjoy stuffed grape leaves, this is a solid choice.- Cheese Rolls with Akkawi - Super warm and crispy on the outside, with chewy, slightly salty cheese inside. I'm not the biggest fan of akkawi, but these were really well done and apparently, the cheese is imported from Syria. Definitely worth ordering if you like akkawi.- Mediterranean Trio Dip (Muhammara, Hummus, Mutabbal) - Comes with two pieces of pita. The hummus was pretty basic, nothing standout. But the mutabbal was really fresh, and the muhammara was excellent. If you're a fan of dips, I'd get this just for the muhammara and mutabbal.- Desserts: Ashta & Knafeh - I always order knafeh at Middle Eastern restaurants, so I was excited. It took a while since they make it fresh, which I appreciate. But when it arrived, it was really hot and dry, like they forgot to add rose syrup. A bit disappointing. As for the ashta, it wasn't as milky or creamy as I expected. I think they should offer different variations of knafeh (cheese vs. ashta).Aleppo's Kitchen is a great introduction to Syrian food but still leans toward general Mediterranean flavors, making it more accessible to people unfamiliar with Middle Eastern cuisine. If you're looking for bold Syrian flavors, you might not find them here, but it's still a solid spot. I'd bring friends who want to try Middle Eastern food for the first time, but I wouldn't drive all the way here again specifically for it.

First time here today... I order the beet salad. The flavors were delicious.. the only thing that was a disappointment...it only had 6 pieces of beets...it's a "beet salad"... Would I return... hmmm probably not.

A friend hosted Girls Night here at Aleppo's for 7-8 people. The staff were super friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. They've done a great job of transforming their space both inside and outdoors on the patio to make it feel a little more upscale and inviting. We were seated outside on their covered patio, there is plenty of seating, some table even have built in fireplaces which would be super nice for a group get together. We tried a few appetizers, kabobs, and desserts. Live music began closer to 7:30, which was fun, but very loud, I'm glad we had 1-1.5 hours before hand to chat before the music started, because it was tough to hear each other once it did. Although live music is outside, indoor seating is plenty and you can't hear the music from there, so this might be a good option if you're looking for a quieter space. We enjoyed all of the offerings, everything was fresh and full of flavor. The desserts were especially delicious.

A friend of mine invited me out to lunch and chose this restaurant. It was my first time.This is a Mediterranean restaurant. Since I was a guest, I did not get a chance to take a photo of the menu, hopefully there might be some photos from other yelp reviewers.Isabel, our server explained to me that their specialty are their Mediterranean bowls. They allow you to choose your protein And two sides and two sauces. They also had Mediterranean plates and salads and a variety of soft drinks and other beverages.Isabel was very attentive, and polite. She allowed us time to discuss business when she returned we ordered and within 10 to 15 minutes we had our food.I have visited other Mediterranean restaurants and I would have to say this one ranks as one of the best. What I liked about my bowl was that the rice was fluffy? The chicken was very tasty and tender. The house sauce was smooth and creamy and of course the avocados and beets were a great addition.My host and his colleague had been here before and they rave about how good it is.Along with our bowls, we ordered french fries and pita bread.Although the restaurant appeared to be small in size, it was not too noisy in spite of the fact that they were quite a few guests. As I stated before, I would definitely come back to this with my wife.

Came here on a Saturday night around 5:30 and the place had probably seated 3-4 parties inside. We made a reservation minutes ahead of arriving and others were told that the wait was 40 minutes even though it was very empty. After being seated our drink order was taken then our food order. After that the service went downhill. There seemed to be one server taking orders for the entire restaurant as we notice other people waiting to close out and place their orders. He was clearly overwhelmed as around 6:15 there was a line out the door to be seated and tables sat dirty waiting to be cleared and cleaned for over an hour. Clearly this place needs to hire more people. Our drink glasses sat empty several times and we had to flag down someone every time to refill our drinks, clear the table, and take our dessert order. The food was good, but for the service I feel it is not worth us coming back. We ordered:Cheese rolls- these were dry and so underwhelming, it needed some type of dipping sauce, not worth ordering Filet mignon skewers- you get 8 pieces of meat, which some pieces were tough, and others were soft, so not sure if they mix the meat as filet mignon is supposed to be soft. It comes with rice. Grilled shrimp skewers- the shrimp were big and juicy and served with something similar to brown rice, this was very tasty.We also ordered the tiramisu which was very delicious, super moist and perfectly balanced. Perfect for 2 people to share. I understand it's a family owned business, but it needs to be better staffed for the amount of business it gets. Also they allow people to smoke in the patio and keep the patio door open. So if you are eating inside you consistently get the smell of cigar and cigarettes as you're eating your meal inside. Not very pleasant in my opinion. Also their website doesn't reflect what you are served, as our plates were not served with hummus or pita bread.

Really good Mediterranean food and I've had a lot of places lol. Nice atmosphere and nice to experience a different culture.

Amazing food and atmosphere......Eizabel provided us great service.....Will be coming back soon with family anc friendzzzz

Had this for lunch and liked it so much we went back a couple days later. The food was very delicious. The pita bread was so warm and fluffy. Also our server, Isabel, was super nice and attentive. My only suggestion is that the chicken shawarma was a little scant so if you're looking for heartier protein go with a kabob.

Food was delicious and Julianna provided excellent service. Authentic cuisine and great atmosphere