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With a delightful assortment of dishes combining the tastes of Iran, Armenia, and the Arab world, Hookkabob’s cuisine honors rich and varied Mediterranean culinary traditions. Based in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Hookkabob has become the preferred venue for everyone yearning for real Mediterranean cuisine very quickly. The restaurant’s menu is evidence of its dedication to excellence, authenticity, and diversity, so it is the best spot to enjoy Mediterranean food in the city.

Hookkabob’s menu revolves mostly around well-grilled kebabs. Standard dishes from both Iranian and Armenian cuisine, these kebabs are marinated in a delicious mix of Mediterranean herbs and spices and then perfectly cooked. Every mouthful of the soft and juicy chicken kebab, the savory beef koobideh, or the succulent lamb kebab tastes of custom. The kebabs are grilled exactly right, thanks to Hookkabob’s meticulous attention to detail, which preserves their natural juices and absorbs the smokey tastes from the grill. Often presented with saffron-infused basmati rice or a warm, fluffy flatbread, the kebabs let customers fully feel the Mediterranean.

For those with an Iranian taste, Hookkabob’s menu presents various classic Persian meals that are sure to please. One particularly noteworthy is the ghormeh sabzi, a savory herb stew prepared from soft bits of kidney beans, meat, and dried limes. Essential Persian cuisine, this meal highlights the strong, earthy tastes that define the cuisine of the area. Perfectly balancing sweet and savory tastes, the fesenjan, a pomegranate walnut stew with chicken, is also a must-try.

On the Hookkabob menu, Armenian cuisine is also rather important. A dish like *manti*, small, delicate dumplings filled with spiced meat and garnished with a yogurt sauce, fairly reflects Armenian cuisine with its rich history and use of fresh ingredients. Additionally on the menu is *lahmajoun*, sometimes known as Armenian pizza, a thin, crispy flatbread topped with ground pork, tomatoes, and a mix of Mediterranean spices. Every meal on the Armenian side of the menu is created with authenticity, honoring generations of gastronomic history.

With meals that really reflect Middle Eastern tastes, Hookkabob’s Arab cuisine is similarly outstanding. One of the most often consumed street foods in the Arab world, *shawarma* is also among the most sought-after menu items in restaurants. On a vertical rotisserie, thin slices of marinated meat are layered and slow-cooked, then shaved off and presented on warm pita bread with tahini sauce, pickles, and fresh vegetables. Served with hummus or wrapped in a pita, the *falafel*, crispy, golden-brown balls prepared from ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices, are another favorite and a good and healthful dinner.

On Hookkabob’s menu, vegetarians and vegans will also find enough to delight. Mediterranean classics with fresh, vivid tastes created from entire foods such as chickpeas, eggplant, parsley and lemon are dishes like hummus, baba ghanoush and tabbouleh. Perfect for sharing, these mezze-style appetizers kick any meal at Hookkabob start.

Without sweets, no Mediterranean cuisine would be complete; Hookkabob also provides on this front. A sweet and fulfilling way to finish your dinner is with baklava, a classic dish created from layers of phyllo pastry, honey, and almonds. Popular treats in both Armenian and Arab cuisines, the restaurant also provides kadaif, a dessert composed of shredded phyllo dough, sweet syrup, and almonds.

Under one roof, Hookkabob’s menu combines the finest of Iranian, Armenian, and Arab culinary traditions, therefore reflecting the variety and complexity of Mediterranean cuisine. Hookkabob provides something to suit every palate, whether your taste is for a crispy falafel, a flavourful stew, or a succulent kebab. Given its real dining experience, which carries consumers to the Mediterranean with every mouthful, Hookkabob is no wonder considered the top Mediterranean restaurant in Los Angeles.