Araz Restaurant

(818) 766-1336

11717 Moorpark St
Studio City, CA 91604 34.1505 -118.3884

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Last updated 6.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, B.Y.O.B., Hidden Find, Lunch Spot, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Middle Eastern, Armenian

What People Are Saying About Araz Restaurant

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

In Short – Inviting tables and warm, subdued lighting helps diners relax while fixated on a spiffy flat screen tuned to sports. The menu boasts authentic family recipes, including hummus and muhammara, an appetizer blending red peppers, tomato paste, pomegranate syrup and walnuts. Entrees distinguish themselves with blend of herbs and spices; cuts of meat include chicken breast kebab and filet mignon. A hearty falafel plate and S.M.O.P. (sauteed mushrooms, onion and potatoes) ensures vegetarians won't be stuck with minimal offerings.

Editor's Tips

Save Time:
Delivery is available with a two-order minimum, and there's no limit on the distance.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant technically closes at 9pm, but the owner encourages late night diners to linger and enjoy their meals.
What to Drink:
There's no alcohol served, but diners can bring B.Y.O.B. without a corkage fee.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. have never dined in and frankly the interior ambience needs some work (move the big screen TV and office desk out of the dining room!)
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Our server was very attentive, conversational, answered our questions about the cuisine, and gladly opened our wine for us (no corkage fee).
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. You will get enough for a huge meal for two and left overs for days for under $30.
  2. You cant find more authentic middle eastern food.
  3. The food is fantastic, the portions were large, and the price was very reasonable.
  4. The food is great.
  5. Boy is this good middle eastern food.
  6. But who cares, the food is great.
  7. Excellent food and service
  8. Amazing food at good prices
  9. If you want good schwarma & hummus fast food, drive down Colfax to Ventura & get takeout from Amir's Falafel.
  10. but the food is excellent.
  11. We enjoyed the service, the people (the owner apologized for not having the baklava tonight), the food, the reasonable pricing --- the whole package.
  12. Our server was very attentive, conversational, answered our questions about the cuisine, and gladly opened our wine for us (no corkage fee).
  13. For the main course, we can highly recommend the beef stroganoff, shish kebob and pork kebob.
  14. The food was fabulous, the service was great, I would recommend this place to anyone.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. The food was fabulous, the service was great, I would recommend this place to anyone.
  2. too have realized that there isnt a lot of foot traffic so if you want a nice quiet lunch or diinner check this place out.
service
100.0% positive
  1. Excellent food and service
  2. We enjoyed the service, the people (the owner apologized for not having the baklava tonight), the food, the reasonable pricing --- the whole package.
  3. The food was fabulous, the service was great, I would recommend this place to anyone.
  4. Our server was very attentive, conversational, answered our questions about the cuisine, and gladly opened our wine for us (no corkage fee).
  5. The prices are excellent and the service is amazing.
value
100.0% positive
  1. The prices are excellent and the service is amazing.
  2. You will get enough for a huge meal for two and left overs for days for under $30.
  3. Amazing food at good prices
  4. This restaurant is close to where I live and we often order large portions for catering big family events.
  5. We enjoyed the service, the people (the owner apologized for not having the baklava tonight), the food, the reasonable pricing --- the whole package.
  6. Overall a great value for the price.
  7. The food is fantastic, the portions were large, and the price was very reasonable.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/08/10

Amazing Middle Eastern Food!

by nbkgi8f

This restaurant is close to where I live and we often order large portions for catering big family events. The prices are excellent and the service is amazing. You cant find more authentic middle eastern food. I too have realized that there isnt a lot of foot traffic so if you want a nice quiet lunch or diinner check this place out.

  • Pros: Great Kabobs and mouth waterig Beef Straganoff !!!
  • Cons: None Whatsoever!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/19/09

Excellent food and service

Contributor

The food is great. The owner goes out of his way to ensure that you are satisfied & pleased with your dining experience. No complaints.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/15/09

Amazing food at good prices

by fenris2000

I went to Araz with my wife because we live around the area. You would not expect much from the restaurant as it looks rather small and is located in a rather unassuming strip mall. It looks a bit weird when you enter the establishment, as the tables and chairs are way too classy for the place (looked like for a wedding). But then again, there is a big flat screen TV on one of the walls which throws off the first impression. The service is prompt and friendly. But the best part is the food! The beef Strogonov was among the best I have tasted ever. Overall a great value for the price. I am just puzzled why the restaurant was so empty.

  • Pros: Great food, good value
  • Cons: Weird ambiente
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/01/07

Hidden Gem

by uclaztec2

My wife and I took the advice of other recommendations from this site and they were all correct. This place is a hidden gem. The restaurant is tucked away in a small strip mall and for some reason there was nobody dining in it. We decided to try it anyways and boy were we glad we did. The food is fantastic, the portions were large, and the price was very reasonable. We tried the Zukini Dollmas and the Chicken kabob and both were very flavorful. This is a place we will definitely go back to.

  • Pros: Reasonable price and good food
  • Cons: Large TV in dining room
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/18/07

Amazing (When they are open)

by njrfilms

Of the three times trying to go to Araz they have not been open (Despite what their posted hours claim). The one time they were open it was WELL worth the previous frustration. Boy is this good middle eastern food. You will get enough for a huge meal for two and left overs for days for under $30. To make things even better - free corkage. You can not beat that.

The setup of the place is strange, especially with the big screen TV in the back which is simply awkward. But who cares, the food is great. They really should keep better hours - the one time we got in, we were the only ones there! Check it out , give them buisness and hopefully that will keep them open all day.

  • Pros: The best for a great price
  • Cons: Not always open despite what their posted hours say, strange setup.

The Details on Araz Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • excellent hummus fast food
  • great service
  • good prices
  • big flat screen tv
  • recommend place
  • reasonable pricing
  • nice diinner check
  • flat screen tv
  • very attentive server
  • highly recommend shish kebob
  • authentic middle
  • big family events
  • great value
  • great lebanese
  • recommend highly
  • often order large portions
  • nice quiet lunch
  • huge meal
  • reasonable whole package
  • big office desk
  • good middle eastern food
  • good schwarma
  • highly recommend pork kebob
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