Shula & Esther Restaurant
(323) 251-5922
519 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
34.0805
-118.3617
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Melrose
What People Are Saying About Shula & Esther Restaurant
The Editor
Tara Lis
Citysearch
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.
User Reviews
natincali
November 10, 2006
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.
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havanache
April 07, 2003
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.
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The Extras:
Self-serve water is available to the right of the cash register towards the restroom.
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.
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Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Lunch Spot
