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Orange County - Aleppo's Kitchen restaurant
7.1

Aleppo's Kitchen

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Medi
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Creative, yet lackluster

Aleppo's Kitchen debuts its menu with an ingenious touch where creativity receives full marks and the portions seem like a bottomless pit. However, the taste may sometimes seem underwhelming and lack the punch you crave. The freshness stands neutral; some days it's a jackpot, other days, it's a miss. The value for the money you spend feels like thievery due to the small portions and expensive price.

  • Large Portions

    Generous, huge portions perfect for sharing, leftovers common.

  • Okay Taste

    Some reviews mention good food but also talk about non-food related issues.

  • Bad Value

    Small portions, highly expensive price, and poorly cooked food.

Top 3 dishes at Aleppo's Kitchen

  1. 1

    Mixed Kibbeh Platter 🏆

    The mixed kibbeh platter is very flavorful, authentic, and perfectly spiced.

    Mixed Kibbeh Platter dish
  2. 2

    Kabsa with Lamb

    Lamb falls off the bone, melding with perfectly spiced, flavorful rice.

    Kabsa with Lamb dish
  3. 3

    Shish Tawok Chicken Kabob with Garlic Sauce

    Chicken was juicy, tender, and flavorful with an addicting garlic sauce.

    Shish Tawok Chicken Kabob with Garlic Sauce dish

Vibe: Charming décor, weak entertainment

The ambiance comfortably wraps you in an elegant and cozy setting that enhances the dining pleasure. Unfortunately, the entertainment doesn't meet the expectations; the music tends to be louder than tolerable. This falls short as a date night spot due to the disruptive noise and crowd, plus, don't expect much from the drink selection.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambiance enhances dining with stylish, cozy, elegant, and charming decor.

  • Bad To Entertain

    Music too loud, disrupts conversation, not fitting for dining experience.

Perks: Ample parking, noisy setting

Ample parking is available and reservations are a cakewalk, even for larger groups. The outdoor seating with heat lamps offers a fantastic setting for a group gathering. Unluckily, loud music consistently disrupts any possibility for decent conversation. The service remains a part that needs immediate attention due to slow and inattentive staff.

  • Great For Groups

    Fantastic for large groups, attentive service, and spacious, welcoming atmosphere.

  • Bad Service

    Slow service and unprofessional, inattentive staff can significantly hinder the meal.