Zankou Chicken Info
Amenities
Service options
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Comfort food
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Halal food
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Healthy options
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Late-night food
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Quick bite
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Small plates
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
Crowd
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College students
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
Zankou Chicken has some of the best chicken to be had. It is a chain. This one is kept very clean always and parking is not a bear. It is cute inside and out. The service is great. You never have to return your order. You can dine in, take away or have it delivered.
We always dine in although they are always in to go boxes. We love all their chicken and their sides. It is supposed to be Mediterranean and I guess it is. They do have such dishes, but for us it is just great chicken.
The chicken is always fresh and hot. We always get their half chicken plate, which is rotisserie chicken, served with hummus, tomatoes, garlic sauce, pickled turnips and pita bread. It is just the best. They also have great bowls. We love their chicken bowl with Kalamata olives, cilantro, feta cheese, two toppings and one sauce served over a bed of rice. You can have garlic sauce, hummus, or mutabbal. Their salads are also always fresh, crispy, and delicious. We especially like their cabbage salad that has cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions with a very nice olive oil and garlic dressing.
Their sides are also excellent. Pickled turnips comes with most of the chicken dishes. Yummy.
They also have wraps and deserts, but we have yet to try those, but they look good.
You will really love this place so have fun.
I don’t get the hype??
Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, who knows.
Garlic sauce is good but similar stuff exists elsewhere.
It’s not bad but not worth traveling for.
kinda crazy atmosphere with so many people waiting to order in a small space. parking equally as crazy. pick up was super smooth though – in and out in less then a minute.
food was a great portion and overall enjoyable. cucumber and tomato salad is really good and goes with everything. family meal was more than enough to feed 3 with a little to spare.
8/10
I tried and Zankou Chicken in general is good food
The chicken is tasty
The garlic ???? sauce is nice
Have a fast food concept
The humus the traditional Syrian food is wonderful
I recommend
Originally founded it in 1962 in Beirut, the first location opened in Los Angeles in 1983. There are currently 12 locations scattered around Los Angeles. They are well known for their fast food, casual style specifically for their chicken and Shawarma meats. I have known about Zankou for many years but stopped in for my first time for lunch on Friday. They have a fairly large menu with a lot of great options, all with Middle Eastern flavors. They have many tables inside, but most people were getting it to go. They don’t have a parking lot but street parking is easy to find and there is a small strip mall next-door that has free parking as well. They were quite busy during their lunch service, but all of my food items came out very quickly after ordering.
This is not the best chicken or Shawarma that I have had in Los Angeles, but it is still good. That is why I am giving a 4/5. I chose the combo plate for my meal, which is a mix of chicken and beef. I actually liked the beef a bit more than the chicken, I felt that it was juicier. The portion sizes here are very large and the pricing is very fair so it’s quite popular with families and those looking for a good deal.
I would recommend and plan to be back to try more items. They are conveniently located all over town so finding one is very quick and easy.
This place was the first west LA branch for Zankou and it has always been a favorite. They have limited parking but there is always a smiling attendant there to help the patrons. Food is great. I am a big fan of the shawarma and the rotisserie chicken. They have also entered the Kabab market in the past few years. I always say stick to your core products.
Edited: The combo was good, after a mistake was made, I left a review and the corporate side reached out to make things right. I will return for another meal. I am satisfied. I recommend the chicken and beef combo plate. Its good.
If you know authentic shawarma and garlic dressing and you have been to Zankou for years, you know it’s not authentic anymore and not sure if they changed recipe or what. Having said that, the lule kabob was very good. They are definitely busy . Employees are courteous and friendly.
Quick Facts About Zankou Chicken
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
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