Atwater Village is one of my favorite neighborhoods in LA, and Momed located here is truly a hidden gem--maybe I shouldn't even be writing this review! The outdoor covered patio with long tables was perfect for our group of 5, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience on a Monday night. Our waitress was incredibly helpful, offering great recommendations and checking in on us often. The drinks were innovative and unique, definitely worth trying if you're looking for something different. The food was fantastic! The pita and spreads were a standout, and the salads were fresh and flavorful. We also loved the chicken and lamb--both were cooked perfectly. The only miss for us was the Tajine dish, which wasn't a crowd favorite, but everything else was delicious. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other dishes we didn't get to order this time around. Highly recommend for a chill yet tasty dining experience in one of LA's best-kept secret neighborhoods!

Location: interiors of LA, neighborhood gives sketch. But the place is huge, feels like a film studio/set that they converted to restaurant. Open air, indoor outdoor dining style with bar and formal dining seats. There are stairs for entrance and bathrooms available. Street parking free, valet is $$. Food: we mainly went for desert and drinks and hopefully would like to return someday to taste dinner options. The menu is smaller, but diverse enough to meet dietary needs or restrictions. We tried their coconut macaron dessert which was coconut ice cream on kunafa/crispy vermacelli, covered with sweet thin slices of pineapple; this was delicious. Their flourless chocolate cake was rich but it wasn't sugary sweet and it was served with cherry compote and unsweetened whipped yogurt, perfectly balanced. They made an arak/sherry for me with pomegranate (variant of their previous 'Here Comes The Sun') and we tried the 'Give Peas A Chance'. Both were beautifully refreshing. Service was spot on, wouldn't change a thing. Overall, had a great time!

When I left this exquisite place I told the front of house manager, "this was the best meal I've had in Los Angeles" and I meant it (short of Mozza). Every dish was so flavorful, unique and original I will remember them all for a very long time. We were greeted warmly at the door, then sat at the bar while we waited for the rest of our party. There is a lovely cocktail menu but we settled for simple gin and tonics which had a very generous pour. Once our party was complete, we were seated in a semi private space that allowed us to socialize (and be a little loud!) without disturbing the other guests. It also allowed us a view of the room so we didn't feel isolated. This was a very nice touch and something hard to find for big parties. The food! Started with the whipped feta, seasonal burrata (ours appeared to be pomegranate seeds with harissa), avocado hummus and fattoush. The fattoush had so many layers of flavor I wanted to lick the bowl. All this was accompanied by delicious freshly baked pita. Dinner was assorted kebabs with tagine and crispy rice. The tagine was another bowl licking temptation but instead I grabbed the last bit of pita to soak up the remains. I'm not a huge dessert fan but the pavlova and chocolate pot de crème were a lovely finish. I was too busy eating to take photos, alas. Which says it all. I thanked the kitchen on the way out, I was so appreciative of the meal they served. Come here to celebrate with friends--you will feel treated and special. Thank you, Momed, for a truly lovely night.

If you're looking for flavor, search no further. Momed's dishes are expertly seasoned, well-balanced, unique, and inventive. Each dish bursts with flavor, seasoned with exotic spices and an abundance of fresh herbs. It has an expansive, dog-friendly covered patio and friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive staff. Exactly what I was looking for at lunchtime this afternoon!

Update 5: Things have changed a bit, and while still good, I miss a lot of items that made it stellar. I would still call it high-performing, but clearly downgraded a star. Okay okay, the avocado humus, muhamara, burrata, Brussel sprouts were wonderful, the octopus and the jidori chicken, whereas the wild mushroom manti delicious and the tajine were a bit disappointing. And the olives, I returned. Update 4: Momed even post COVID continues to be a wonderful foodie oasis, and two guests of middle eastern background shared their positive impression. However, it is very sad that the delicious flat breads have been taken off the menu. Update 3: It is time to give Momed a 5th star. There is almost no better way than to show a friend from Boston what the L.A. culinary world has to offer than to go to Momed: not the best neighborhood, not super-chic but definitely very cool and trendy, comfortable, extremely friendly and hospitable, relaxed - and hey really superb food!!! Among many dishes tried this time, I fell in love with the lamb tagine with dates and pears. In the end, there is not much that can go wrong here - except not to have a sufficiently spacious stomach! Update 2:This is a winner and one of my all-time favorites. There is virtually nothing that could go wrong here. The food is delicious. This time, the selections included the usual and inevitable 5-Mezze, Momo Chips, and Persian Eggplant, followed by a Veggie and a Beef Tajine with pears and plums as well as couscous, and a grass-fed burger. Not to forget about the dessert which barely fit but had to happen: Basbousa and Turkish coffee and espresso. Just a feast for the palate. But also the ambiance is great - except that in the so cold California winter, it can be a bit chilly near the door. Update 1: Frequent returns have not lessened the positive impression at all. Rather the contrary: the more often I have been here, the more I like the setup with outdoor dining, great food and very nice service. Appetizers are all great, as are the salads, flatbreads, and plates... ... except the price appears to have gone up and really is a $$$ than a $$. Original review: What an unexpected jewel this was: hiding with its beautiful and very spacious interior and/or outdoor seating in midst of a rather murky neighborhood. But boy, it was worth it: delicious mezzes, fig and arugula flatbread, light hangar steak with lentils and lamb kebob with fabulous vegetables and spices, as well as the momo chips - all beautifully presented. And not to forget the cute dessert which is a bit too sweet and not really a tiramisu, but nonetheless an excellent finish, paired with a Turkish coffee with almond milk.

This place will be my favorite Mediterranean restaurant for a while. Such a lovely ambiance with romantic vibe suitable for all kinds of occasions. The bar was also cute and they decorated the countertop with tulips, which is my favorite flower. I gave this place 5 stars even before the foods came out. The foods were great and I only had a glass of wine but my party loved the cocktails. I liked how most dishes had different textures and flavors mixed together to give unique tastes. The whipped feta was AMAZING with freshly baked hot pitas. The tomatoes and the honey were so sweet and balanced out the sharpness of the feta very nicely. Please order extra pitas with it! The winter caesar salad was also amazing. It wasn't anything like an ordinary caesar salad. It had a nice crunch from the bread crumbs and pomegranate. Please order this too! Pork belly was also great with the crispy skin. Beef shish and wild mushroom manti were okay, probably not going to order next time. Don't forget to order pavlova for dessert! The only thing that really bothered us was the kitchen. Not going to leave details here but the kitchen really had some issues this day that we had to send one of our dishes back to the kitchen.

Ambiance - wow! This space is beautiful! Granted there was a bridal shower in the outdoor patio filled with flowers, which made the space very pretty. Having said that, this space would be a great venue for events. Food was flavorful and fresh. We ordered brussel sprouts, sourdough pita with avocado hummus and beets and burrata, and Cleopatra salad for appetizers. I could have just eaten appetizers as my meal. It was all so good and delicious. For entrees, we ordered the Momed burger, steak and eggs, grain bowl and Khachapuri (breakfast pizza). Service was friendly and helpful. We will be back for sure, and maybe have a nice bday dinner or event here.

This creative enclave looks absolutely amazing, both outside and on the inside. What you have is a great place and service in the hidden parts of Atwater for those who want some of the best eats in Los Angeles, hands down. They are always inventing and reinventing here, as I've seen with not only their specials, but their creative cocktails/mocktails, and changing seasonal menus. Persimmon burrata (seasonal) - an absolute delight for fruit lovers and those who want the creamiest disposition to wow their senses. I think this is the best burrata combination I have ever experienced. Grilled broccolini - since Momed has a wood-fire grill, I think this grilled dish has the perfect crunch and charr that makes for a great side dish - more than the fries in my opinion. Wild mushroom manti - a popular dish for many, this manti is very meat forward and can be a bit oily. It is tasty, but when warm, so eat up as soon as you can, because the dish will come out sooner than one can expect. Beef shish - This is a crowd pleaser and a stomach filler. I think it is plentiful for 2-3 if one orders another 2 dishes and is moderately hungry. It will come charred properly given their excellent wood-fire skills.

My first review in the new year, 2024! I had my first meal of 2024 here. They were open thankfully 5-9 PM for dinner on New Year's Day. The restaurant is probably like an old warehouse. The railway was just behind the restaurant, so you can hear loud noises every time a train passes by. They had a row of parking spots reserved for customers just outside the entrance. There was also a lot of free street parking. They had restrooms past the kitchen, but the restrooms were pretty dirty. One of them had a creepy doll portrait above the toilet. They had string lights and heaters on, so it was pretty inside. They also had a separate section where the bar was. I ordered the cocktail called What's Good Here. Our waitress explained (more like warned us about) the little flower thing that came with the drink. It was a like a pepper that gives you a numbing feeling. We got an extra one for $1 so my eating partner and I could both try it. It was interesting to try for the first time, but I wouldn't do it again. I didn't particularly enjoy the feeling. Avocado hummus $16 - I wanted some pita and hummus to start, but this avocado didn't quite satisfy my craving. The pita was 1000% amazing though. I highly recommend getting it. It smelled and tasted like peanuts. Cleopatra $18 - I wouldn't get this again just because the entree I got also had butter leaf lettuce. They put too much vinaigrette for my taste. It's a layered salad, so each leaf had lots of dressing. The last one had way too much. Duck $85 - this was a dinner special that was not on the menu. It was served with butter leaf lettuce, some fresh herbs, and some sauces. The duck was amazing, something I'd get again. They clearly didn't wash the lettuce because I found bugs. The waitress replaced them and that was it. It's too bad this happened. I hope it's not a regular thing for them to skip corners. Banana caramel tiramisu $16 - I only got this because the warm apple cake was not available. It did not taste like alcohol and was not overly sweet. They probably could have made it look better by adding a mint leaf. It just looked like they cut a slice and slabbed it on the plate. Oops I didn't think I was going to spend so much money, but this dinner was close to $200 for two people.