At Open Sesame, Ali Kobeissi and his staff know their customers by name. Since 1999, he’s brought the flavors and aromas of Lebanese cuisine to Californians, and he’s not showing any signs of slowing …
Best lamp chops in town! The Chicken Shawarma is a favorite, too. If you are torn between the hummus or baba ghannouj sides, try the baba ghannouj - it's excellent. We've eaten here for years and the quality of the food has always been top notch.
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Charles R
2 contributions
Didn't like
• 10/9/24
• DoorDash order
Never thought I would leave Open Sesame a bad review but I have to in this case. We ordered Tabouleh Salad, Baba Ghannouj, Kibbi, Hummus and Chicken Tawook 8 pc.
Everything tasted good but this was the most expensive Mediterranean restaurant we've ordered food from and it had the smallest portions. Kibbi was small compared to other places. The hummus could not have been more than 6 oz and same goes for the Tabouleh (with pita bread it was $21.55).
They also forgot to give us the Baba Ghannouj.
Won't be ordering DD from them anymore, unfortunately. Our local place is just as good (with the exception of the hummus) with larger portions and a little bit cheaper.
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George V
1 contributions
Didn't like
• 3/13/26
• DoorDash order
A very expensive inedible meal. Falafel were hard enough to break a tooth. Grape leaves had a very strong chemical flavor, something like dryer sheets. I used to love this restaurant, but I would not order from here again.
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Amy D
1 contributions
Loved
• 2/24/24
• DoorDash order
The Chicken shawarma plate was very tender and juicy. I loved the spicy hummus and the open sesame salad (which is a good mediterranean option with kalamata olives and feta). The falafel patties were delicious and the outer part was not overcooked. The yogurt cucumber tzatziki was refreshing with the bag of pitas that I ordered. I also opted for the side of garlic which is exceptional on the shawarma. Honorable mention: tahini (sesame) sauce served with the falafel patties *chefs kiss.
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Aida D
Emerging Expert • 37 contributions
Loved
• 6/15/22
• DoorDash order
Everything I've ordered from this restaurant is
delicious . Always fresh and tasty especially the chicken tawook , tabbouleh and spicy garlic potatoes .
