Being of Lebanese decent, I am very critical of Lebanese restaurants. However, Sunnin's food is the best and just like my grandmother used to make. They don't cut corners on recipes and use only the best ingredients. Plus the family that runs Sunnin is very warm and friendly and I always feel at home. You will never be disappointed at Sunnin.
Absolutely amazing food, service and ambiance at Sunnin Cafe. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Santa Monica or surrounding area. Everything is fresh and made in house- it's perfect for lunch and dinner and they're now serving alcohol which makes it perfect for a date night or dinner before night out on the town. Five stars all around, it's a must try.
Norberto Cysne Coimbra
+5
Lovely people and excellent food! You can satisfy the heart, friendly activating the limbic system and stimulate the gustative neural pathways as never done before!
The whole family loved the food! Excellent Lebanese and very good service as well.
Always an enjoyable experience. Wide variety of yummy Lebanese dishes! ❤️🤤❤️
Got the pastry combo as appetizer. For the price the portion was a little on the smaller side. It came with 1 of each: fatayer, sanbousek, sfiha and rekakat. Rekkat was the best of the lot which surprised me a bit since I was expecting either the sanbousek or sfiha to come out on top. For the entrée got the Mloukhiyeh with lamb shank & rice & pita bread was included as sides. For the dessert got the Ousmaliyeh which was decent. The dessert wasn't overly sweet but I thought it was a little on the pricier side.
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Sunnin was amazing! My step-daughter and I just randomly chose it for dinner because I had a craving for falafel. The menu had so many delicious choices, and we finally settled on falafel for me, chicken kebab for my stepdaughter and a plate of spicy crispy potatoes. It wasn’t long before we asked for mint yogurt sauce and sliced cucumbers to dip into it. We were unprepared for the size of the servings - they were huge. The chicken dish came with an amazing side that we found out was whipped olive oil, and garlic. My falafel plate came with hummus and tahini, and both entrées included rice pilaf, and salad. Even the salad dressing was amazing, and I could detect a hint of mint. The gentleman who work at Sunnin were super friendly and attentive, including the server and the busser. After dinner, we were treated to the most amazing dessert. I can’t remember the name of it but it was a pannacotta with a rosewater, honey, and pistachio. We have lived in San Francisco, New York, and LA and we both agreed that this was the most delicious dessert we have ever had. This restaurant is a real find and we will definitely be back again.
Amazing Lebanese restaurant that has had consistent food quality for years.
Every single dish here is worth trying but chicken kafta with lots of garlic sauce is my personal fave, as well as okra stew and mloukhieh.
Do yourself a favor and try this place!
Pictured: Em Tony’s Mloukhieh 😍
Testey food but the wrong thing they serve the food in one time so they should wait to finish the appetiser first then serve the main course…
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I recently visited Sunnin Lebanese Cafe and I have to say, it was an incredible dining experience that exceeded all of my expectations!
What really blew me away was the food. The Rekkakat were hands-down the crispiest I've ever had - I couldn't get enough of them! And the Fatoush was unlike anything I've tasted before, with the pita bread being smoky and crispy in just the right way. The Koussa (stuffed squash) was also amazing and prepared exactly how my auntie makes it, which was a pleasant surprise.
But it wasn't just the food that made Sunnin Lebanese Cafe stand out - it was the service as well. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making us feel right at home. And even when we brought my service dog with us, it was no problem at all.
Overall, I can confidently say that Sunnin Lebanese Cafe is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Los Angeles, and certainly the most authentic Lebanese food I've had in the city. From the amazing Rekkakat and Fatoush to the warm and welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, everything about this place was top-notch. If you're looking for an authentic Lebanese dining experience, then Sunnin Lebanese Cafe is an absolute must-visit!
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