Habayit Restaurant

Blink and you’ll miss it — Habayit is West LA’s best-kept falafel secret. Tiny, minimal, 4–5 tables, with the lady owner quietly overseeing the kitchen — intimate and unpretentious, like a meal at your grandma’s house. The falafel is almost spiritual: crispy outside, moist inside, herb-forward, with pita soft and warm like a baby’s cheek. Tahini and hot sauce hit perfectly. The kebab is solid, could use a touch more seasoning, and the Israeli chopped salad is fresh and vibrant — a crisp counterpoint to the fried falafel. Paper plates, yes, but come for the food, not the plating. Simple, honest, full of intention — a must for true food lovers. Gatekeeping aside, this is one you quietly cherish and want others to know.

This place is one of West LAs best kept secrets! I work near by and order from here alll the time! The Chicken Shawarma is absolutely delicious! I like to have the cucumber/tomato salad on the side but make sure to ask for an extra Tahim sauce! The green hot sauce is beyond flavorful as well and people I have eaten here with call it super hot which it is, so try it with a tiny bit because it is strong! I eat here at least 3 times a week because it’s simple Kosher food made right every time and everything is super fresh! I have tried their Falafel and it’s awesome too, I am just stuck on the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich! The Baklava is a nice treat if you would like something sweet! Excellent friendly service and if you call something in, it usually takes about 10 minutes and it’s ready to pic

This is the worst pita falafel I have ever had. The sauce was stale and the pita bread was not hot all the way. I'm actually really sad that this is where I decided to spendyoney and eat. There are way better places in this neighborhood. The server was nice.

Overpriced and unprofessional. I ordered the Grill Combination, and it was completely burnt. For these prices, serving overcooked, tasteless meat is unacceptable. To make matters worse, there was no service to speak of, and an employee was using a dining table as a personal office, spreading paperwork everywhere while people were trying to eat. Extremely unprofessional atmosphere. Save your money and go elsewhere.

This great place is small, so slow down or you will miss it. It is ever so cute inside. It has fun art that my grandson loves. It is super clean and just a fun place to go. It is Israeli food, but also quite American as well. It has a wonderful Mediterranean flare. All of their food is Kosher, which is always nice and all of it is just great. The menu is not huge, but it does not need to be. They have something for everyone. We love the service. Some of the servers have been there awhile and they know everything and if you are looking for other Kosher places or even a Temple if you are a visitor, they have you covered. The servers are always smiling and are great with kids. It is super family friendly. We love all their food, but a must have is their Matza Ball soup. It is perfection fr