Best Mediterranean Food in Pasadena

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Pasadena, CA at 720 N Lake Ave Unit 9

The beef lule that put North Pasadena on the map

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Mediterranean heart, North Pasadena soul

Grilled over charcoal, sourced from local farms, served with the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back.

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Sarkis and a chef with 20 years behind the flame

Abu Kabab is a family operation on Lake Avenue where the owner greets you by name and the kitchen takes nothing for granted.

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Our most-ordered dish

Seasoned ground beef grilled over charcoal, served with rice and fresh sides. Locals drive across the city for it.

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From the kitchen

Spotted by Eater LA

Eater editors named our combo plate one of the best dishes of the week — smoky grilled meats, rice, and sides that punch way above the price.

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A family table on Lake Avenue

Abu Kabab started with a simple idea: feed people well, treat them like family, and never cut corners. That idea found a home in North Pasadena, and the neighborhood hasn't stopped coming back.

I've tried Mediterranean food in several cities across Orange County, the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, and Glendale, and this place is easily in my top five. We ordered the gyro sandwich, which was packed with flavor and featured tender, perfectly seasoned meat. We also tried the filet mignon a

Horacio S.

I truly love this little mom and pop spot in North Pas. The service is always quick and friendly. The food is piping hot, fresh and plentiful. My favorite go to plate is the beef lule kebab. The chicken lule kebab is just as good too. The seasoning is on point and the meat is fresh and juicy.

Will Y.

Absolutely delicious kebabs amazing experience. Food is so good and flavorful and service is the best there is. The food came out pretty fast . I got the lule kebab half chicken, half beef. The meat was so tender and soft. The rice was well seasoned and the garlic sauce and the hummus were absolutel

Simchelin G.

Absolutely delicious food with generous portions. Everything was super tasty, fresh, and full of flavor. This place is a must if you’re in the area—and honestly worth the drive if you’re not. The portions are more than enough and the quality makes you want to come back again and again. Abu Kebab def

Sam V.