Vartkes Iskenderian opened the first Zankou Chicken in 1962 in Lebanon. The first Zankou Chicken wasn’t opened in the US until his son, Mardiros Iskenderian, decided LA needed one in 1983. And, as you probably know, the family-owned business’ expansion was slowed by the unfortunate incident involving the owner Mardiros Iskenderian and his family.
Despite the tragedy, Zankou Chicken has grown to 12 locations – all in California. Eight are run by Rita Iskenderian (Mardiros Iskenderian’s widow) and her four sons. And the other four are run by other family members. Despite all of their locations being family-owned, the two sides of the family are at odds with each other – and even fight about which restaurants are “in the family” on their website.
Regardless of which location you chose (because we’re not picking sides), you’ll be surprised and delighted by their original garlic sauce recipe (which is a family recipe) and their convenient prices, check out their menu below. But, be aware, that their prices and menu items do differ on location because of their history.
Rotisserie Chicken | Rotisserie Plates | Traditional Mediterranean Plates | Kabob Plates | Wraps | Sides & Salads | Extras | Drinks | Desserts
| Food | Size & Price |
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Rotisserie Chicken |
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Family MealOur delectably savory Rotisserie Chicken served with a small side of Pickled Turnips, 4 Garlic Sauces, 6 fresh pita breads, and your choice of 2 large sides or salads. |
$30.99 |
Big Family Meal2 delectably savory Rotisserie Chickens, served with a large side of Pickled Turnips, 8 Garlic Sauces, 12 fresh pita breads and your choice of 4 large sides or salads. |
$57.99 |
Whole ChickenOur delectably savory Rotisserie Chicken, served with 2 fresh pita breads and 4 creamy Garlic Sauces. |
$17.99 |
Half ChickenOur delectably savory Rotisserie Chicken served with 2 pita breads and 2 garlic sauces. |
$11.99 |
Rotisserie Plates |
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Half Chicken Plate1 half of our delectably savory Rotisserie Chicken served with your choice of 2 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 1 Garlic Sauce. |
$16.79 |
Quarter White PlateQuarter White (Breast and Wing) portion of our delectably savory Rotisserie Chicken. Served with your choice of 2 sides or salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 1 Garlic Sauce. |
$12.99 |
Quarter Dark PlateQuarter Dark (Leg and Thigh) portion of our delectably savory Rotisserie Chicken. Served with your choice of 2 sides or salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 1 Garlic Sauce. |
$12.99 |
Traditional Mediterranean Plates |
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Tri-Tip Shawerma PlateHand-sliced U.S.D.A. Choice Tri-Tip beef, marinated in an herb bath using traditional seasonings and spices, spit-roasted to perfection. Served with your choice of 3 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 2 Garlic Sauces. |
$17.99 |
Chicken Tarna Plate(Customer Favorite!) Hand-sliced, boneless chicken, marinated in an herb bath using traditional seasonings and spices, spit-roasted to perfection. Served with your choice of 3 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 2 Garlic Sauces. |
$17.39 |
Tarna & Shawerma Combo PlateA 50-50 portion of Chicken Tarna and Tri-Tip Shawerma. Served with your choice of 3 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 2 Garlic Sauces. |
$17.99 |
Falafel PlateA curated blend of garbanzo beans, raw herbs and spices, crafted from scratch and fried in 100% peanut oil. 6 Falafels per order. Served with your choice of 3 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 2 Garlic Sauces. |
$14.39 |
Kabob Plates |
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Shish Kabob PlateYour choice of 1 or 2 skewers of U.S.D.A. Choice steak seasoned with traditional herbs and spices, grilled to perfection. Garnished with a roasted tomato and spiced onions. Served with your choice of 3 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 2 Garlic Sauces. |
One Skewer – $18.99 Two Skewers – $23.00 |
Chicken Kabob PlateYour choice of 1 or 2 skewers crafted with fresh boneless chicken spit-roasted to perfection and marinated in a herb bath using traditional seasonings and spices. Garnished with a roasted tomato and spiced onions. Served with your choice of 3 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 2 Garlic Sauces. |
One Skewer – $16.99 Two Skewers – $19.99 |
Lule Kabob PlateYour choice of 1 or 2 skewers of carefully ground U.S.D.A. Choice beef seasoned with traditional herbs and spices, cooked to perfection. Garnished with a roasted tomato and spiced onions. Served with your choice of 3 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 2 Garlic Sauces. |
One Skewer – $16.99 Two Skewers – $19.99 |
Combo Kabob PlateChoose any combination of 2 different skewers (Chicken, Shish, or Lule). Garnished with a roasted tomato and spiced onions. Served with your choice of 3 Sides or Salads. Served with 2 fresh Pita Breads and 2 Garlic Sauces. |
$19.99 |
Wraps |
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Roasted Chicken WrapPulled Rotisserie Chicken. Topped with hand-diced tomatoes and our housemade Garlic Sauce, wrapped in fresh pita bread. Served with Pickled Turnips and Yellow Chilies. |
$8.99 |
Chicken Tarna Wrap(Customer Favorite!) Hand-sliced, boneless chicken, marinated in an herb bath using traditional seasonings and spices, spit-roasted to perfection. Topped with hand-diced tomatoes and our housemade Garlic Sauce, wrapped in fresh pita bread. Served with Pickled Turnips and Yellow Chilies. |
$9.99 |
Tri-Tip Shawerma WrapHand-sliced U.S.D.A. Choice Tri-Tip beef, marinated in an herb bath using traditional seasonings and spices, spit-roasted to perfection. Topped with hand-diced tomatoes and our housemade Tahini Sauce, wrapped in fresh pita bread. Served with Pickled Turnips and Yellow Chilies. |
$11.39 |
Falafel WrapA curated blend of garbanzo beans, raw herbs and spices, crafted from scratch and fried in 100% peanut oil. Topped with lettuce, our housemade tahini sauce, hand diced tomatoes, fresh mint, and parsley, wrapped in fresh pita bread. Served with Pickled Turnips and Yellow Chilies. |
$9.99 |
Shish Kabob WrapU.S.D.A. Choice steak seasoned with traditional herbs and spices, grilled to perfection, and topped with hand-diced tomatoes and spiced onions, wrapped in fresh pita bread. Served with Pickled Turnips and Yellow Chilies. |
$14.39 |
Chicken Kabob WrapCrafted with fresh boneless chicken, spit-roasted to perfection, marinated in a herb bath using traditional seasonings and spices. Topped with hand-diced tomatoes and our housemade Garlic Sauce, wrapped in fresh pita bread. Served with Pickled Turnips and Yellow Chilies. |
$11.99 |
Lule Kabob WrapU.S.D.A. Choice beef seasoned with traditional herbs and spices, cooked to perfection , and topped with hand-diced tomatoes and spiced onions, wrapped in fresh pita bread. Served with Pickled Turnips and Yellow Chilies. |
$11.99 |
Sides & Salads |
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Basmati RiceSteamed, white basmati rice |
Small – $3.59 Medium – $4.79 Large – $7.19 |
HummusOur family recipe of smooth, delightful, and delicious blend of garbanzo beans, sesame paste and fresh garlic. Served with 2 Pita Breads |
Small – $5.99 Large – $8.39 |
MutabbalOur family recipe of smooth, smoky, and delicious blend of grilled eggplants, sesame paste, and fresh garlic. Served with 2 Pita Breads |
Small – $5.99 Large – $8.39 |
Falafel SpecialA curated blend of garbanzo beans, raw herbs and spices, crafted from scratch and fried in 100% peanut oil. 2 Falafels per order, served with Tahini Sauce. |
$3.59 |
Garlic SauceOur creamy, secret Garlic Sauce. Fresh and made from scratch. It is so good you will want to put it on everything! |
Mini – $0.59 Small – $5.99 Large – $8.39 |
Tahini SauceMade from scratch daily, crafted with sesame paste and garlic. |
Small – $5.99 Large – $8.39 |
Cucumber SaladGarden-fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion, tossed with zesty lemon juice and olive oil. |
Small – $5.99 Large – $8.39 |
Tabbouleh SaladHand-chopped parsley and fresh mint leaves, finely diced onion and bulgur wheat, tossed with zesty lemon juice and olive oil. |
Small – $5.99 Large – $8.39 |
Cabbage SaladFresh and crisp red and green cabbage, mint and garlic, tossed with zesty lemon juice and olive oil |
Small – $4.19 Large – $5.99 |
Garden SaladRomaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions, pickled turnips, and yellow chilis, drizzled with olive oil & red wine vinegar |
$7.49 |
Tahini SaladRomaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, and tahini sauce. |
$6.29 |
Extras |
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Quarter White ChickenQuarter White (Breast and Wing) portion of our delectably savory Rotisserie Chicken. |
$8.39 |
Quarter Dark ChickenQuarter Dark (Leg and Thigh) portion of our delectably savory Rotisserie Chicken. |
$8.39 |
Chicken Tarna(Customer Favorite!) Hand-sliced, boneless chicken, marinated in an herb bath using traditional seasonings and spices, spit-roasted to perfection. |
Small – $9.59 Large – $13.19 |
Tri-Tip ShawermaHand-sliced U.S.D.A. Choice Tri-Tip beef, marinated in an herb bath using traditional seasonings and spices, spit-roasted to perfection. |
Small – $9.59 Large – $13.19 |
Chicken Kabob Skewer |
$9.59 |
Shish Kabob Skewer |
$11.99 |
Lule Kabob Skewer |
$9.59 |
1 FalafelA curated blend of garbanzo beans, raw herbs and spices, crafted from scratch and fried in 100% peanut oil. 1 Falafel per order, served with Tahini Sauce. |
$1.99 |
Pita BreadBaked fresh daily. |
1 Pita Bread – $0.39 Pita Pack (6 Pieces) – $2.39 |
Pickled TurnipsThe rosy-pink turnips get their lovely color from being soaked with beets overnight. A tangy combination of sweet and spicy. |
Small – $2.39 Large – $3.59 |
Yellow ChiliesThis pickled form of cascabella pepper features a flavor that is both spicy and zesty. |
Small – $2.39 Large – $3.59 |
Spiced Onions |
$1.99 |
Red Onions |
$1.99 |
Diced Tomatoes |
$1.99 |
Grilled Tomatoes |
$1.99 |
Drinks |
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Water |
Bottled Water – $2.39 Perrier – $2.99 |
TahnYogurt Tahn Drink, Yogurt Tahn Drink – Mint |
$4.19 |
Fountain DrinksPepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Raspberry Brisk Iced Tea, Pink Lemonade, Orange Crush, Dr. Pepper |
$2.75 |
Iced TeasHibiscus Raspberry Iced Tea, Black Iced Tea |
$2.75 |
Desserts |
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BaklavaAn indulgently sweet dessert! Nestled between its flaky and buttery layers is our family secret recipe, consisting of chopped walnuts and pistachios. (2 Pieces) |
$4.79 |
Baklava TrayAn indulgently sweet dessert! Nestled between its flaky and buttery layers is our family secret recipe, consisting of chopped walnuts and pistachios. (12 Pieces) |
$24.00 |
