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Shula & Esther Restaurant

519 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 653-9024
Shula & Esther Restaurant
Price:
$$
Hours:
Sun-Thu 12pm-7:30pm, Fri 12pm-4pm

Editorial Review for Shula & Esther Restaurant – by Tara de Lis

In Short
It's not much to look at--and anyone who blinks and drive is bound to miss it altogether--but this hole-in-the-wall is a neighborhood institution for traditional Israeli food, a rare treat in a town saturated with Middle Eastern take-out and Jewish delis. The menu does include familiar favorites like schwarma and hummus, but also features more unusual dishes such as Yemenite chicken soup, baked lamb and sofrito beef. The appreciative, casual crowd includes a mix of expats, local Kosher eaters and adventurous foodies who can see past the faux marble tables, worn walls and florescent lighting.

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Insider Tips

Look Good

If you're taking your food to go, step up to the counter next to the exposed kitchen and choose from the items of food photographs on the wall. Table service is offered for dine-in customers.

Know Before You Go

The hole-in-the-wall description doesn't necessarily equate to cheap eats. Sandwich prices are very reasonable, but entrees can run upwards of $15, so be careful how you order.

The Extras

Self-serve water is available to the right of the cash register towards the restroom.

User Reviews for Shula & Esther Restaurant

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/10/2006 Posted by natincali

Been going here since I was a kid...Best spicy fish, steak, grilled chicken, french fries, hummus, and Israeli salad. If you've eaten in a restaurant in Israel, it will feel familiar.

Pros: Big meals and Delicious

Cons: A bit pricey; no ambience

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/07/2003 Posted by havanache

I have been going here since I was 2 years old. The food is consistenly great. The Israeli salad is perfect. Grilled chicken flawless and humus good. Yemenite soups are also popular, as are the savoury malawach, jachnun, schwarma and falafel. The restaurant is now kosher, so it is closed on Saturdays and there is no dairy or milk on the menu.

Pros: Israeli, Humus, Yemenite

Cons: Simple, Basic, Not Fancy

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Editor's Review

Longtime neighborhood hole-in-the-wall eatery serves traditional Israeli food and hearty vegetarian options.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Look Good

If you're taking your food to go, step up to the counter next to the exposed kitchen and choose from the items of food photographs on the wall. Table service is offered for dine-in customers.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 12pm-7:30pm
  • Fri 12pm-4pm

Cuisines

  • Kosher
  • Middle Eastern

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Lunch Spot
  • Carry Out
  • Kid Friendly
  • Local Favorites
  • Breakfast
  • People Watching

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