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Open Sesame is a four star restaurant in Belmont Shore. This is a great place.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Good lentil soup.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service.....place is a little crampy.....there's barely any room to walk. The decor is great but the seating arrangement is kinna wierd.....I guess they wanted to maximize the small...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants by far! The food here is pack is intense flavors and refreshingly on the healthy side with the all salads and veggies choices you can get. I don't care for red...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if i crave something i know its good!Beef shwarma with babagnoush and salad... and a side of pickles (cuz i love them there)also apps that are good to try...the kefir cheese and i ask for sliced...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here countless times and the food is always consistently good. I pretty much always get the chicken tawook because it's just so tasty. That comes with your choice of hummus and a type of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why it took me so long to finally go here, but I loved it! Really great hummus, garlic sauce, chicken, and basmati rice... I'm not even a big rice fan, but this stuff was excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. I have never had bad service and the food is to die for. If you come here during regular dinner time, expect a wait (because there is always a wait). I try...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS FOOD. Great Service! a Jewel in Long Beach
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't trying Mediterranean food before, me and my boyfriend stepped in here and tried some interesting delicious dishes and appetizers! No wonder it's packed at all times!Definitely a must try!!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is hard to review Open Sesame one- because thinking about Open Sesame's hummusy goodness makes you hungry, very hungry, far too hungry to type or to do anything that isnt getting in your car and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food! What else can sum it up? Im a huge fan of Persian food in particular, but since there are no Persian restaurants here in Belmont Shore, this fits the bill for my Middleastern cravings....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame is so amazing!! I absolutely love this place!! Every experience at Open Sesame holds it own set of reviews, but the food is consistently amazing!! Their Baba Ghannouj and Fattoush Salad...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NEVER do I turn down an offer to meet for lunch at this restaurant. It's simply delicious. Their baba ghannouj and fattoush salad are unrivaled and their beef kabob entree is fully satisfying and my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I checked this place out for the first time last weekend for lunch with a good friend of mine. First if you familiar with the area you already know but for those that unaware, the parking awful. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a disclaimer we ate at Open Sesame on the corner, which is apparently the same restaurant just moved over a couple of spaces. That may mean my experience was a little different or it may not. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my Mediterranean staple. I eat here every couple of weeks. Fabulous chicken kabobs. Very moist and tender, never dry. The service is good and prices very reasonable. Do yourself a favor and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going out to dinner in Long Beach on a Saturday night on 2nd Street with empty stomachs after a twelve-hour work day at 7:30 p.m. may not have been the best idea. However, this place came highly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was here, I was really diappointed wtih my order. In spite of this, I decided to try this place again, and this time around I had my brother order for me. He's a master 'orderer'...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There were two Open Sesame on 2nd street. I've been to both (new and old), the old one has better decor and traditional setting but small. The new one was ok.I like the pita bread with the hummas...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bad service. Took me over an hour to get my check. I never got my water refilled. And the Zucini dip sucks. Don't ever get that it's like a nasty zucini salsa that's not hot but slimy. My friend went...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice little place. The food was just delightful (and the portions were large enough I got to enjoy it again for lunch the next day)!I had some Kafta and Ladyhawk had some falafel. Both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally tried this damn "hipster" place and was NOT happy. Just go down the street to Magic Lamp where the prices are cheaper and there is never a wait. The food is just as good! PROS of Open...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this is my first review. I didn't eat here today, but I want to start reviewing places and this is the first place that came to mind. I was introduced to this place a couple years ago by a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken to eat here by my one my friends. I actually had my doubts, but for some reason I was convinced by one of my friends to actually try it out. So I decided to go there, needless to say......
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
freaking delish!!!!!the tabouleh is my FAVORITE!!!! the hummus- a hint of garlic makes it GREAT.the lemon fried potato things are interesting- different- kind of reminds me of thai food! but goodsuper...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this place by my coworkers. I've tried Lebanese/Mediterranean food a couple times before and I was very skeptical about it the first time. Now it's our de facto standard for food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing...Simply Amazing! Chicken Shwarma with Rice. You will lick your plate clean. Only downside is you'll be burping this dish about 5 hours after consumption. But Believe me...it's well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great and the service is superb. This little place makes one feel like a special guest. I might be wrong about this assessment, but the overall experience in the service was good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for three things, and three things only: Chicken Shwarma, Lemon Potatoes (an appetizer, don't recall what it's really called) and Julab (a beverage with rose syrup). I have been a patron...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, still amazingly good food. came here for lunch with some people from work and was seated very quickly. Besides the two loud and obnoxious ladies sitting next to us, it was a really pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the food here. The minus one star is for having non-pretty food. That's right, I docked them a star for having non-pretty food. Why? Because, we eat with our eyes. You know it's true,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a mouthful of pure joy eat here. This is hands down my favorite lebanese restaurant. The chicken kabobs, beef kabobs, basmati rice, and hummus are the best. The hummus is really smooth,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its been a while since my visit to Open Sesame !.. Second time.. both times. parking righ in Front.. both times set outside for late lunch meals. I had set my lebanese experience standart to Maroush...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did I order the wrong thing?Did I come on the wrong evening?What went awry? I just really didn't find it THAT amazing. Maybe I set the bar too high? So many unanswered questions. After going to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious! Clean, healthy, strong flavored food. My sister is a pro here, I guess, and she ordered the fried cauliflower, fried potatoes in olive oil, and some cheese dip with pita....
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open SESAME! Open your MOUTH! Because this Lebanese place is good. If you want super tender lamb chops, check out this oasis in the middle of Belmont Shore. Let's break down the dish I had, shall we?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the roasted potato appetizer! YUM! I also hear that the "new" restaurant a few stores away from the "original" restaurant has better grills that are more suitable to cook the food. Whatever that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lucky you, yelp, you get a real review from me because I didn't take any pictures so I can't review it in the food blog.Belmont Shore, sunny seaside Second Street, where the only thing remotely near...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for good Mediterranean food? If you are a fan of schwarmas Gyros Donner Kebabs or whatever you want to call them then this is your spot.I don't even know where to start. The meat, the pita,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get yourself ready to wait. Then you'll wait some more and then you'll be seated outside if you're lucky and get the pleasure of either someone giving you the stink eye to hurry up, eat and move on,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had rated this place from my first experience here, they'd probably get half the amount of stars, but hey! I'm not! The first time I got a sanwich and I found the steak to be extremely dry and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST restaurant in Belmont Shores. The food is amazing, the service is excellent and the food comes out real quick. I have never had anything here that I didn't love. If you want to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forgot what we ordered, but I just remembered all th entrees were excellent. We ordered around 5-6 dishes from their menu. We shouldn't have ordered the hummus appetizer, since most of the entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I came here, I wasn't so impressed with the food, I was more interested in the Irish pub next door. But having my brother and his friends out. His poor friend had a "point system" for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Way overrated food, its just trendy and people think is good because its on second st. THe food is ok but not great, service is mediocre, the place is very small, and the owner is a total douchebag....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is exactly what three stars represent, A-OK. The food does not mesmerize or disappoint. The only thing that disappoints is the wait, call for a reservation.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for the first time the other day. Had falafel, chicken swarmmy, and beef kabob. The food was so excellent!! It's one of the only places I've been where I want to try everything on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Completely overrated. I was soooo excited about finally coming here because people always have positive things to say about this restaurant but it was a complete letdown. I went here with my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here today. It is a real treat when I get to Belmont Shore and look for a consistently great place. Close to the office, this is where I end up. I have never been disappointed. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as good as it gets !!! Fantastic food, fantastic service, what's not to love about Open Sesame it's a slice of heaven. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your neighbors, spread...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love about about Open Sesame? If anything, I love ordering the "BABA GHANNOUJ" just because I like SAYING it, it's FUN! But no... really, EVERYTHING here is so good. I wouldn't recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just great stuff. Everything I have had at this place is good. Be aware that this place get insanely busy. There is always a wait out front but that is a good thing. Great food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Open Sesame :)After trying to cheat the system by reserving a table for three at both locations and getting yelled at the owner, he was nice enough about it but it was still pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
don't get me wrong, the food tasted great and so was the serviceBUT the atmosphere was EH :/ yeah it's 2nd street but it was way too cramped and...the body odor of the person next to us killed it.my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros as follows.Great food. Amazing actually.Great staff. Super nice and fast service. Cons.Long wait at times.Bubbles guts at the end of the meal and the race home. I will be back, but with zantac in...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After loving Open Sesame's Chicken Tawook dinner for years, I wondered if I would still love the place after giving up meat and turning vegetarian. Lo and behold- I still love it! They had so many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For someone who's lived in Long Beach for 8 years you'd think I'd visit more local eateries. It was just this summer I finally tried out Open Sesame - well worth it. I've had the chicken shwarma (sp?)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
horrible service, we put our name down & the employee told us to come back in 30 minutes. 30 min later she denied having said so & gave us a buzzer & said we had to wait another 30 min. they think...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had Mediterranean food a handful of times but I am definitely a fan. This place did not disappoint. While the BF and I were taking a stroll in Long Beach we noticed that there are 2 Open...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good Lebanese food. Tasty kabobs, gyros, and shawarmas, but not the best I've ever had. Cute little small spot in 2nd st. Great for a nice cozy date, or a get together with a family member or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh...I KNOW everyone loooovesssss Open Sesame (at least everyone I surround myself with on a daily basis!) BUT I just can't get into it. I really don't know what it is about this restaurant but just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars but a possible 4.5 - 5 Stars one day. I think one key to dining at any place is knowing what is good there and making sure you do order it. And of course I did not do the proper reading...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're ever in Long beach, make sure you stop by Belmont Shore's and walk through 3rd street. Open Sesame is the best Lebanese spot there.Parking sucks. So good luck finding a spot.It's a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Held a birthday party for 8 on the original restaurant's patio on July 24th which I wasn't sure we were going to pull off with the restaurant's no reservations policy on the weekends. After some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've wanted to go here for almost 2 years, but the wait always looked intolerable. So I finally went, on a Tuesday night. They have 2 locations, called in the other location, and lo-and-behold, one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We found Open Sesame on Yelp while looking for a place to eat after kayaking. Our waitress recommended we try the Arayes w/ Foul M'Damas. Both of which were very tasty! The Arayes had a nice crisp and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Open Sesame so much I would marry it if I could. Then I would forever be happily surrounded by perfectly marinated and bbq'd chicken, kabob, and kafta kabob... fresh fettoush salad topped with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go if any of your friends are vegan or vegetarian but you are not. For appetizers, we shared the fried potatos and spicy zucchini. The potatos were sooo good that I'm going...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great spot! We took our little cousins kayaking around Belmont Shores, and were looking for a local spot to eat. Since their parents tend to stick with the same things over and over, we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great. Always get the Open Sesame Combo - you can never get enough of everything. The Fried Potatoes are pretty good too. The "white sauce" that comes with the Chicken Tawook is equivalent to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame is one of the best Lebanese food I have had so far. Located in the vibrant Belmont Shores neighborhood, OS has the perfect ambience for a friends night out. A little loud though for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants on 2nd Street - and a value! The staff is friendly and fast... just get there early or expect to wait a bit for a table... My favorite dish is the Chicken Tawook with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived and got in line, we were given one of those vibrating pucks and told to go for a walk. After we were done exploring 2nd street we came back waited for a second and sat down outside! SWEET!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had it not been for the giftcard I was given, I probably would have never known about this place. I decided to take my sis along since she enjoys eating just as much as I do...lol. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so good, I haven't stopped thinking about it since I left! My hubby and I couldn't decide on an appetizer and wanted a sampler, so the waitress suggested we get the vegetarian platter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two days later and the garlic is finally gone from my mouth. But those crispy potatoes... I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to make them at home. Drop them in oil and fry them? Top them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was a group of about nine of us that came here for lunch on a Monday afternoon and though we all liked the food it apparently wasn't as good as Lebanese food is really supposed to be.Considering...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All the people that gave this place more than 3 stars, get a clue. Food is mediocre at best. Totally over priced. $6.00 for a side of hummus, which they only give you enough to cover the ONE piece...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here once and that was enough...YUCK! almost everything is so vegitarian I'm blinded as to what isn't ( I want my grape leaves with meat! ), flaverless and yes..the prices are cheap but how...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We first discovered Open Sesame in Belmont Shore when it opened about 6 years ago. It was a super small hallway of a restaurant and the draw was they didn't have a liquor license so you could BYOB and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just say this is one of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. This place gets 5 stars all the way around. My friend and I went here today the place was packed, but they still manage to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know that all my friends absolutely love this place, so I'm feeling a little controversial only giving it 2 stars, but last time I came here it was awful! I used to come here all the time and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food! I felt lucky that I was a vegetarian that day because the Vegetarian Combo (hummus, baba ganoush, grape leaves, falafel, pita) was better than any meal with real meat! My first time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Friday to celebrate my boyfriends birthday with his family. I was really looking forward to eating here, and this place did not dissapoint!I'm going to start off with the only con I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a preface, this was my first Lebanese cuisine experience so if this is just how that food normally taste, maybe it isn't for me.Went with a group of six and had something like a party platter which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for Mediterranean food. The hummus is great, meat is perfectly cooked and spiced, bread is fresh and hot, and the iced tea comes with fresh mint. I like how some dishes come with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most popular restaurants on 2nd street. You can bet come dinner or lunch time that this place is going to be packed. Good thing they have opened up a second location to shuffle...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and atmosphere. I only knocked one star off for poor service. I eat here regularly. I've tried many dishes off the menu and haven't been disappointed yet.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first taste into Lebanese food and I liked it a lot! 4.3 starsHighlights:- Baba ghannouj: don't think I liked this the first time I tried it somewhere else, but loved it here. Super smokey pureed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hummus is creamy. Tabouleh salad is fresh and flavorful.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, reasonable prices. I had the combo plate, it was amazing. The hummus is very good too.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quaint little restaurant with great lebanese food! You gotta try the fried potatoes with garlic sauce! .. Melts in your mouth!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing special about this place.....the food is decent, maybe I'm just not into Mediterranean food. They put a lot of emphasis into "sour" tastes - grape leaf, yogurts....This is a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the drive from Orange County and the 30 minute wait. The food was amazing and very reasonably priced.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Juicy, succulent, seasoned, marinated, bright, redolent, zesty, savory, warm, filling.Happy.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cute and crowded little restaurant on 2nd street in LB. I'm not sure if I'd come back again but it is definitely worth trying.I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food but the hummus was really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. The lamb chop, garlic potatoes and baklawa with ice cream were great. Very small place but great atmosphere for socializing with strangers. I also tries the Kibbi for the first time. Although...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently tasty, downright yummy food, friendly service. Always a great to place to either go to or order takeaway from. The fried garlic potatoes are scrumptious, if a bit spicy. (Only for garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame is yummy! It's small and crowded but the food is good. Very tasteful and delectable. I really like this place but the place is so small you're practically having dinner with the people...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken Tawook and Garlic Sauce! That's all that you need to know. Eat them both and prepare for an explosion of flavor. It will bring you to your knees. It's THAT good! If you need an appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, RULE #1 of running a successful restaurant: Just because you get a lot of business doesn't mean you can be rude to customers, like you don't care about their business! I went back with a group of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I, too, thought that this place was all hype, but it really lived up to everything I was expecting. The spicy hummus isn't as spicy as I hoped it would be, but it was coupled with the warm pita and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great.Garlic potatoes, sultan combo kabob (shrimp, lamb, steak) and mint tea to wash it down.Waitresses are good looking and the place has a chill atmosphere. 2nd street is the SHIZZZ
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has so many reviews that I really see no point in going into detail. I like their rice. It has little noodles in it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing about this place for a year now, and I finally got a chance to eat here today! All that hype is the truth! IT'S ALL GOOD!For apps, me n mah friends had the spicy hummus. But next...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is so good im going to have to let below average service and horrible seating arrangements slide. I think that this place may have the best mediterranean food i've ever eaten my whole...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this place for years and it is my FAVORITE restaurant. I just can't believe that I'm barely reviewing this place now. Well the things I like about this place is...The foodThe food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband wanted to try this place for so long, but for some reason I just wasn't interested. Boy was I an idiot!Is it always busy? Yes. Will you be sitting annoyingly close to someone you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best food in long beach. Chicken tawook is incredible.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is with this place, but it's always cramped inside. I sometimes feel claustrophobic when it's a busy weekend. The food's pretty good, although I personally prefer Sunnin down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Sunday night just to see what all the hype was about. There was a short wait, but we strolled around the neighborhood for about 10 minutes before the little device they gave us started...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna leave it at three stars.Crummy service on a Saturday night, it took 10 minutes for anyone to ask us about drinks, we didn't even get water until then. After that, service was mostly ok. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great. the staff are friendly, the service is quick and attentive, the food is amazing (and relatively cheap, too!), and the location is prime. what's not to love??the lemon garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not going to spend too much time on this since the reviews are rampant. Great food but be prepared to wait for a table because people love it. I personally love the pickles they give you. I need this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Open sesame, shmesame! It bothers me that this place has two locations on the same block and they're always full! The food is bland and not authentic. The hummus is bad!! How does anyone get hummus...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended by a friend that lives few blocks from here. Wow, food is really good here. Unlike other restaurants, you don't have to pay a lot to eat healthy (non-greasy) food. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lebanese food.I have never tried Lebanese food until my friend A.A. took me to Open Sesame. We were studying at her bf's pad out in LB and wanted something quick and on the "healthier" side of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place to take a Pseudo date. This was my first experience with Lebanese food and it was great. The server was helpful and the owner stopped by our table twice to ask how everything was....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ONE OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN LONG BEACH!!!!LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love CHICKEN SHAWARMA. Forget the cedars, this is what Lebanon should be known for.Open Sesame has some delicious Lebanese pickles, too. I love pickles from every culture, so I was delighted to find...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god. So delicious. The fried potatoes are a must every time. All I can say is that there is something for everyone, and everything is good. In Lebanon, as the menu states, "to eat is to feast"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their chicken tawook is to die for. The garlic sauce is perfect, the salads are refreshing and the location is absolutely perfect. This is one of my favorite places to eat in Long Beach.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait...If with a party of 4 or more, order the platter. It gives you the opportunity to try everything. Tons of meat, rice, roasted tomatoes and onions. The garlic sauce is wonderful....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best mediterranean in the OC area. All i gotta say is....garlic butter is to die for....you can serve up garbage shwarma with this garlic butter and it'd be delicious. The schwarma itself...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines for mediocre food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant BUT the waiting time is always too long to wait if you are hungry. But the food is sometimes well worth it... (depends on the cook's mood lol ) The restaurant is small so you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame was introduced to me by a best friend aka C dog...her fam is from Lebanon & she told me about this great place in the LBC...my boyfriend & I went the first time w. C dog & her sister. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Open Sesame quite a few times, and while I've rarely been let down, I've never been overawed with it either. As an earlier poster pointed out, it's no La Shish. I usually order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very excited to try this place after my first experience of meditteranean food in Michigan (we even took food home on the plane!) a few years ago...I couldn't get enough of the garlic spread!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame is consistently fantastic! I have tried other Meditteranean restaurants and nothing compares to OS. Their spicy hummus and fried potatoes are incredible. I don't like tomatoes, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omygoodness, the flavor. i havent had such extraordinary food like this in a while. something about the spices in zataar, the smoothness of the hummus, the lemon juice in the fried potatoes? every...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best beef shawarma i have ever eaten! i seriously was talking about it for days! their seasoned potatoe appetizer is really good as well.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was packed! Always a good sign! The wait time was about 10 minutes which is great considering they had so many people in such a little space. The food here is delicious. We had the the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMMY!!!I love the coziness of this place. Other people would call it small but I call it COZY! The food was goooooooood. I had the chicken shawarma and we had the falaffal balls for an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming here for years. Sheeeeeeeeeeeit. I'm talkin' back when this place was empty on a Friday night. That's right. My lady and I used to go once a week, sometimes twice, and order the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame was one of the first Lebanese restaurants in Belmont Shore. It's food is consistently good and they serve a few basic, dependable dishes.I have lots of experience eating at various...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see some 410 reviews here and no one mentions the resemblance of kabssa to lamb biryani. There this is the FIRST review that mentions biryani and kabssa.I have a quirk which is find the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are some good restaurants on YelpThere are some great restaurants on YelpThere are some TRULY OUTSTANDING restaurants on Yelp.Open Sesame is a TRULY OUTSTANDING restaurant in every way possible!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, if i lived around here i would come here at least once a week. it's on a really cute street, with a bunch of boutiques and restaurants.the food was delicious! my friend and i shared the spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best Lebanese food in town! I'm sure the other two places on 2nd street are decent but seriously there is no reason to go to them when you know that Open Sesame is going to be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it here! In fact, I don't think I've had any dissapointments dining on 2nd Street. It's such a cute & friendly area. We ordered the beef kabob and Ali's favorite. Both were really good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love open sesame! i ordered takeout and got a chicken shawarma pita which was so good! it is a bit small so i would probably order two next time. the chicken shawarma plate actually was a good size...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
beyond amazing.be prepared for a wait any time of day, but open sesame is some of the best grinds around. get into it.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!! So good I went twice in one week. I prefer the location on the corner vs. the other location just because I feel like I have more space and the lighting is dimmer so it can make for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame is a truly authentic Lebanese restaurant (at least to a 1/2 Mexican 1/4 Phillippino 1/4 white boy). Wife and I have Lebanese friends and they even like this place. Don't be afraid to try...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I will be referring to this place as "The Club" from now on. Seriously, what's the deal with the vibing music and the crammed-together bodies? Why are there children lying around...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here for Mediterranean food. The decor is nice and the servers are very friendly. Things I recommend: Fried Potatoes, Spicy Hummus and the Chicken Shawarma entree. The garlic sauce is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not big on going out to Long Beach but was very pleased with my visit down there. Went here on a date and really enjoyed it. Food was satisfying and really embraced the Lebanese atmosphere. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for Mediterranean food. The food is great and the prices are decent but the food is to die for. It'll do so much for your taste buds. There can be a wait if you try to eat there on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite all time long beach spots.Been coming here for YEARS.The food surpasses the service,but then again, this is not some loungey place.I think I'll go right now.P.S. Not a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my goodness. I was referred to this place by a friend of my mom's, and at first I was a little skeptic. I don't much like to venture out to new businesses in case of wasting my money. But boy, was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
aaah! this place is crack! (which means it's really good)I have to eat here at least once a week... my favorite in the Chicken Tawook plate with spicy hummus and Open Sesame salad. The garlic sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really like the chicken shwarma and beef kabob here. it's really tender and flavored well. i tried some chicken shwarma inside the pita bread with garlic dip, hummus, tahini sauce, yogurt, or baba...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Does not live up to all the hype! It was sad that while we were waiting for 20 minutes to be seated at the one in the middle of the block that they said "We'll be seating you at the corner" Corner?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Each bite of falafel is like a little bite of heaven. I don't know what they put into those things, but I can't stop thinking about them. Everything about Open Ses is perfect. Except the long wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we like to eat out mostly every week n always being going to the same places.one day we found open sesame n went to try their food .at first we were not sure what to order but the lady she helped us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Middle Eastern food to die for in Long Beach. It's very cramped; however, once you get your food you don't even notice. The Kafta plate is the best kebobs you'll ever have, the Baba-ganoosh is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Open Sesame for the first time with my husband and another couple. Since they do not take reservations on Saturday, I decided to show up at 5:45 thinking that I wouldn't hit the dinner rush...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food! The lamb kabob plate is the best thing on the menu, I think. The lamb is tender and served with delicious rice pilaf, pita bread, salad of your choice, and hummus. Everyone I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just the smell of this place invites you in. The decor is great and the intimate setting makes it the perfect place for great conversation while enjoying a meal. The back area has an open kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
gets that last star for expanding!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hit up this place for the first time about 2 months ago and I just want to say that it's really good. It's a great date place as well since the restaurant is so small and cozy. You must try the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm not super experienced when it comes to Lebanese food, so when I came to Open Sesame I was pretty open for suggestions when it came to my meal. The restaurant is located on 2nd street and has...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was packed the night I stopped in and it is clear to see why. Delicious food! The highlight for me though was the the Hummus, so amazing! I wish there were more places like this in Denver.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The party platter is the way to go if you're not sure what to get and you've got a party of 4 to 6 people who are willing to dig in and maybe take home the left overs. The platter is huge but offers a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Friday night and it was pretty crowded. Luckily, they gave us one of those snazzy button things so that we could wander around on the streets of Long Beach. We got the buzz and got taken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is heavily reviewed and quite popular now so I don't feel like I need to write a thorough review. Its definitely up there among my all time favorite restaurants!-Every single time I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Total pain to get in and park, but great once you do -- good value, awesome hummus, and everthing else is good too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said. My only complaints about this restaurant are the occasional crowd and the icky parking situation, as well as the occasional cramped table and sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame. Yes, the name just speaks for itself. Although the name is kinda corny (and somewhat stereotypical), the food is delicious. I went here for the first time on a Thursday nite with a friend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it ! Great place to eat. The food is amazing and you have the choice to dine inside or outside . I love the ambiance at this location . I felt like I was living in SOUTH BEACH ,MIAMI again eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is the best, no complaints at all there. Flavorful and consistent, you can't go wrong. Nutty hummus, jammin' garlic taters, kabobs, tawook, you name it- it is SOOOOGOOD! There are only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here awhile ago, and didn't think it was that great. I feel like I've had more authentic Middle Eastern food in cheaper places. The food wasn't horrible or anything though. Our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is interesting.I love all middle eastern food and have to say that their good was pretty good, no complaints there I guess, but it wasn't to die for. Their hummus, was amazing, I will give...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To all reading. This is me losing my Yelp virginity. I'll try and be good, but I may need some direction...I could not think of a better place to take my first review chasity belt than Open Sesame....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best all-around Mediterranean restaurant in the Southland. Food is consistently flavorful and delicious. All the basics (hummus, Ghannouj, lentil soup, etc.) are terrific. Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum in my tum!! First, it's been too long since I've hung out in downtown long beach/Belmont Shore. I've forgotten how much I love this area. I went to Open Sesame for lunch on Sunday w/ my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Its one of my favorites...I always get the chicken tawook plate.I give it a 4 star because of the wait time, service (as frequent of a customer I am, I would say I have had horrible...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Psst! I'll let you in on a little secret.Have you ever driven down 2nd Street in Belmont Shore and noticed (how could you not?) the HUGE mass of people standing outside, waiting for a table at Open...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night (sun night) and both spots were pretty crowded but only ended up waiting 5 mins!!! Second time here but first time having the fried potatoe's which is a must! Had Pita pit earlier...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this spot. The food is never disappointing.Yesterday, I ordered lamb chops for the first time. Mind-blowing....seriously, I am not sure if there is a word that could accurately describe my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that this place need another great review, it's hard enough to get a table. We use to go here once a week and sit right down, now you may have to wait an hour for a table. I use to get the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has never disappointed me. Aside from the actual size of the restaurant (even though they added a corner addition a few stores away) and the fire-hazardous seating arrangement (since they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delightful! I went here today. It was a bit cramped but cozy. I had the BEEF SHAWARMA PITA. Super good and for $8 I feel it's a good deal. The Iced Green Tea was really refreshing, too. My friend had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their hummus! I'd go back, just to eat some hummus and pita bread. I had the Open Sesame Combo because it was my first time there and I wanted to try a couple of different things. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Yum! Yummy!I went here for dinner with a few friends, not really knowing what to expect other than it was Mediterranean food. I will definitely be back and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place for the first time and I really enjoyed the food. Maybe it's because I was really hungry and probably would have enjoyed eating dirt, but I ordered the Chicken Tawook and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My favorite restaurant in Long Beach. I live in San Diego, but I try to go on my way to LA which is actually pretty often. The fried potatoes and the beef shwarma are my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Belmont Shore place. Good humus. The line is worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since writing my last reveiw regarding the poor quality of the pita bread, they must've heard me. They have brought back the original, soft, stays-warm-for-awhile, delicious pita bread. Although I do...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I tried my own advice and got a chicken shawarma sandwich to go with a side of humus. It basically tasted like nothing.. as in I was eating nothing for dinner although food was really going in my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open SAYS ME! Now i see why people wait in herds outside. This place is freakin money. Fried Potatoes. FREAKIN AYE....delicious is an understatement.... Fallafel Patties: A bit cold when it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to pick a choice for a last meal....this is the place I would do it at. I can't get over how much I love this little restaurant. I have yet to have a negative experience here. Not only is the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! Food is absoultely YUMMY!, and the service is wornderful. The waiters and waitres i've had were glad to describe menu items to me. Chicken shawarma (sp?) is my favorite dish! They, like many...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for the chicken tawook. Mmmm...marinated, juicy, delicious and flavored perfectly, served with that delicious garlicky sauce (toum?). The closest thing I've found to souvlaki since I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Open Sesame for at least 6 years. I used to ditch classes at CSUF to go eat lunch with my BFF there. This was WAY before they had the extra space on the corner and took over the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although this is a chain that doesn't need another review I'm going to pretend my opinion matters.When my wife is on call and I don't feel like cooking, I run here for a dose of chicken tawook. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**Like this place needs another review**I'll give them one, since its much deserved! Lived up to the hype!Everything we ordered was bomb! Place was tiny, but I believe thatswhat gives it their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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The only word that i can think of for this amazing. It will be the best food u have ever tasted in ur entire life. Service is great. My only complaint is that the place itself is somewhat limited on space....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place a 2.5 instead of a 2 because I don't think it's fair that I've never been a fan of mediterranean food. -The service is ok. -The dishes taste like salt. (I had the fried potatoes and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long time yelp user. Thought it's about time to give back to the community, and Open Sesame compelled me to write my first review.My wife and I visited Belmont Shores in Long Beach last week. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend wanted to take me here for dinner to impress me with his palate for good taste. Unfortunately, my sister beat him to it. Since then, it has been one of our favorite places to eat and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent choice!I have been here at least 30 times.... it's a great place for a small group gathering or dating... excellent food and very reasonable pricing... Although, the down side is that you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a pain in the ass.OK, everyone expects parking to be a royal turd in the Shore. That doesn't figure in here. However, the hour plus wait, giving a credit card to get an effin' PAGER (which I hate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH GOD. It's like sex in here. I love all the food and it gets better and better every time I come here.Ali's Favorite is by far my favorite. I get it alll the time now. You should try their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two locations about half a block apart from each other. On the same street and on the same side of the street. Both are always crowded and parking can be a pain.Service is great, managers are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were randomly trying to find a restaurant to eat at, and then the idea of going down to 2nd st. on Long Beach sounded good. And of course trying something new is always a good thing, so we decided...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to try Open Sesame for some time but I did a no-no. I came here on a Saturday night. What a zoo. Miraculously only took 30 minutes to get seated. A party of four had been waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just like other reviewers have stated, this place is crowded and good for a reason. I had never had Lebanese food before so my friend took me to Open Sesame in the Belmont Shores area to try it out....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's a little pricy but their food is really fresh and authentic.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't matter what night you go. The wait time is aggravating. The food's good, great date spot. But yeah the wait time is a huge deal breaker. And leaving a credit card for a buzzer? Wack. 4 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fave thing to order is the fried potatoes, sauteed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili and lemon juice. It's very addicting! One thing to warn you about is that you'll smell like garlic for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is crowded for a reason...the great food!But last time I went w/ a large party who had reservations they took forever to sit us.The good thing is that all the orders were correct and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
k so i'd seen open sesame a few times driving around 2nd street but i thought it was a bit larger and that there was patio seating. i may be wrong. or maybe they moved and i just didn't read enough...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame...I owe you an apology. For years I swore up and down that I didn't like your food. That the first and only time I went there I was unimpressed, disillusioned and downright offended. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame is good. I've been here twice, and I've been pleased both times.The Lebanese pizza is good. This second time I shared a baba ghannoush. For my entree I had the kafta plate combination --...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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This place was recommended to me a few years ago by some friends that said it was a great place to eat on 2nd St. Since it's a 5 min walk from my home, I decided to see what the hype was all about. I left...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP!Food is pretty good, but service sucks! I have never had good service here. I am not a hard person to please either. I was a server during my 8 eight year college...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. Regrettably, the close to 50 minute wait for a table for 5, was not fantastic.If I didn't have great company during those 50 minutes, I might reconsider the 5 star. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loved this place. Location is great it's on a vibrant street in Belmont shore. The food was delicious, I ordered the chicken shawarma with fatoush, only my mom can make food this good !...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice little restaurant a few blocks from the beach in Long Beach.I've only been for lunch and even with our group of five, we've never had to wait more than a few minutes for a table. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MQ: "This is the loudest dinner I've ever had!"HQ: "What?"MQ: "This is the LOUDEST dinner I've ever had!"HQ: "WHAAAT???"MQ: "THIS. IS. THE LOUDEST. DINNER. EVER."HQ: "YES IT IS."Imagine a bar at prime...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame is always a Belmont Shore standby, and I'm pretty sure it's the most popular restaurant on 2nd Street these days. They'll always have some things I love, like fried potatoes, lentil soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Open Sesame for a second time on Friday night (12/19/08). The first time I took my daughter (2) and she loved the beef shwarma sandwich which we ended up splitting. My daughter rarely eats...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is totally awesome! wish i new this place before since i'm in naples island at least once a week... So we got here around 12nn it wasn't really busy at that time but when we finished our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hardly ever give a restaurant five stars. But Open Sesame definitely deserves it. I have never had much Mediterranean or Lebanese food, so I'm glad that Open Sesame was the first Lebanese restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of my introduced me to Open Sesame several years back. It gets pretty crowed at night and over the weekend so expect a considerable wait. The interior is nice, but the tables are really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Lebanese food. Their combo plates are huge, I've never been able to finish them. I particularly like their falafel sandwiches and the fried potatoes. If you are going to get the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This one gets 5 stars because if you are looking for Lebanese food... it doesn't get any better. I've moved away from CA so it's been a while -- forgive me if I don't know all dishes by name :)Spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Middle Eastern Cuisine at reasonable prices. Expect a wait but its improved since opening another restaurant down the street.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I eat here ALL the time. He lives in Redondo so I usually pick up food from the carry-out side and take it with me when I go out there. We were ecstatic when we found out they are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
deliciously prepared food served in an intimate setting.if ur not into eating in tight places with other people i'd suggest take out. and for the fella's the ladies are hott. service was mediocre....
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like I've said before, Yelp needs a half star system. I'm giving Open Sesame 4 stars JUST based on the experience I had here last night. I've been here several times, and every single time I have had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
yuk food poisoning and big big big lines eww.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered take out from this restaurant the other night. I thought the prices were a little steep considering the neighborhood and the portion sizes, but not so steep that I wouldn't return.I shared the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times with different people and all have the same reaction to the food. Pretty darn delicious.This is normally what I get:Fried Potatoes (side dish): freaking fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
way too much hipe!!!!!We keep trying to find out why this place works,its not good.I think people think its healthy( kinda silly)............................food quality no stars rather a greasy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN LOS ANGELES.Dont listen to anyone just go there once, and you will see why EVERYone goes there, they even opened another one on the corner down the street a bit. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess it was kind of my fault ordering a super vegan plate when i was really craving something meaty and substantial, but I was somewhat unsatisfied at the end of my meal. however, there were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know how sometimes you order something that is SO flavorful and spicy and fragrant that you feel kinda sick after you eat it? Meh, me either. That being said, my hubby brought me here after having...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hi.Been exploring Long Beach a lot lately. Things were going well until Open Sesame and a really hungry me crossed paths. I was starving. Do pro food critics go into these things completely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame was my introduction to Middle Eastern Food. It was stellar...like recreating scenes from the Kama Sudra with a gentle lover for the first time. I was scared and excited but our server was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get it. Every night there is a line in front of this place. I have given them multiple chances (5 or 6) to prove to me why I should wait in line. They haven't been able to delivered....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seems pretty authentic to me?I've never been to Lebanon, so I really wouldn't know, but the decor was nice and the menu seemed to keep it real. I met up with some people here for a birthday shin dig...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took my wife out for here for her birthday on the rec of a neighbor (who is the GM of a popular local restaurant). After scanning the excellent reviews but worried about the reported long wait times,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you can stick it out through lines constantly surrounding both of the 2nd street Open Sesame locations, you will find the best lebanese food to ever hit your lips! the fried potatoes are pure...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top notch food at a not so top notch price!As far as lebanese goes, this is one of the best restaurants I've been to. I'm a fan of variety - I love having tastes of all different dishes and their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be one of my favorite Lebanese Restaurants!!! My first experience at Open Sesame was ok and was more deserving of 4 stars but the second time I went I ordered a chicken tawook pita...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and I still can't understand why the line is so freakin long. It's just not that great. Actually, not even close to great. The only thing that is really good is the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
get ready for a the most useless review EVER.I've lived in long beach for quite a while now. I've reviewed almost every bar, restaurant, grocery store, etc that this town has to offer.Some how, I have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My benchmark Middle Eastern dinner was a night of endless streams of food, half of which I had never heard of, topped off by a round of desserts and a cup of Turkish coffee that led me to do a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna go ahead and say that Open Sesame is the best restaurant in Long Beach. Yes, I said it. The best.They expanded the restaurant. So, it's like two stores down, but who cares. The wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hell Yes! this place is amazing. It can get a little pricey, but after all is said and done, neither you, nor your tummy will regret it. Best tabouleh, shawarma and hummus I've ever had. If you are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat if you don't mind the half hour wait. Pretty worth it though. The new location on the corner hasn't quite met the originals standard yet, give it time. Big fan of the lamb,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O M G! Best Lebanese food E-V-E-R!Had the spicy hummus. Had the lamb. Absolutely delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are a hundred Middle Eastern restaurants just as good as this one or better within 15 miles of this joint. Shit, there are three on this street and one of them has the same name. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up a Jehovah's Witness, without resentment I didn't go trick-or-treating, but I did go preaching door-to-door. I didn't celebrate my birthday, but spread forth the good news of the kingdom to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Great location, excellent potato appetizer and great combo plates. The best Lebanese place in Long Beach. A little bit pricy but worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Warm decor, good food, reasonable prices, and speedy, friendly service makes Open Sesame a solid dining experience. While there are certainly better mom-and-pop Mediterranean places around - see Papa...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think restaurants like this are a great reminder of the wonderful culinary cultural choices we have here in Southern California, that said this place is perfect for lunch or early dinner (if you can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must be getting two for one on the attitude department from some of the people who seat customers!went there for lunch today. Their hummus and yogurt-garlic sauce were awesome. it goes really well...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to have sushi with the home girl this night, but then she hinted at Open Sesame. I've never been there and had heard a few things about it so away we went. We chose the nicer, more quaint...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
eh? am i missing something here?dropped into open sesame last night with the family to hand off my mom to my sister. =) haha. since LB was essentially equidistant from west la and irvine, it just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good middle eastern food at reasonable prices. Very crowded (even on a Sunday) so make sure to make a reservation. Service was poor, but I think our waitress may have been a trainee. Would go again.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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The place comes off as classy, even expensive... But if you know what to get-- you will surely get full without paying for full price. Plates are huge!!! So try ordering sides and appetizers as part of a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lay out is confusing but hey, a girl will do anything to eat those fried potatoes and chicken tawook on the patio.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Open Sesame. I always get the same thing so my range is limited. That said, the chicken tawook with rice is off the chains! As are the fried potatoes.There have been a couple of service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came out here for a friend's birthday dinner and loved the place on site. Places that are cozy and personable are always pretty good. Well, from what i've experienced so far =)The meal consisted of:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really dig the falafel: crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. But I gotta say, very bizarre restaurant layout.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place did not disappoint. Like five people told me about this place and how good it was. Then I read the reviews, and was a little worried about the service, etc. Met up with a friend here the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes...I see the 272 reviews already posted. Yes....I realize I am probably not really offering anything new. Yet, here I am typing away because Open Sesame is one of my absolute favorite restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! They have a wonderful menu with tons of options for vegetarians and meat eaters. My favorite dishes are the spicy fried potatoes, cauliflower, and the lebanese pizzas(all are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expected a wait, but got right in at 9PM last Tuesday. (I think this was the "new" location. It was on the middle of the block instead of on the corner.)Fried potatoes were flavorful, but a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I wanted to like this place so much because it's gotten good reviews and I took my friend here and wanted her to have a good time...well Open Sesame, you disappointed my friend and I and you are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i now live in san francisco, and i crave this place like non other, i actually spend time on line trying to find a subsitute, NOT POSSIBLE. best, best best, ever. can you open one in sf?
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
STOP THE PRESS!!! Last night I dined at Open Sesame with some dear friends of mine that have been raving about the place. From the start of the meal with potatoes and garlic dip. The potatoes were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lambtastic!Baa Baa...I'm not a lamb fan, but Open Sesame's lamb shish kabobs make my mouth water. Always tender, juicy, and never gamey, this is the best lamb I've had anywhere.You really can't go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
how had i not been here until last night? it was soooooooooooooooooooooo fantastic. we started with the fried potatoes. oh my god. it was like a bomb of delicious when off in my mouth. so lemony...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for lunch on a Friday and it was delicious. The waitress actually brought us the wrong chicken dish (she offered to get us the correct meat, but we turned it down), but even that was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get the hype.But one star for the pickles.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great dining experience, thanks to my good girlfriend Linda N. :) We met here for lunch on Saturday and had a great meal. I had the chicken shawarma platter, which was huge -- I only had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of takeout.Last weekend, got together with some friends in Signal Hill. After an afternoon of lounging on the balcony, we ordered takeout from Open Sesame. We ordered online and they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is always packed and let me tell you it is worth the wait. They have a nice fresh brewed iced tea with fresh mint leaves or you can go with a nice pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc. You...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of mediterranean food, but this place had very nice service. I liked the hostess who really tried to make getting a table at this busy establishment a breeze. The food was served...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Chicken Shawarma with that garlic yogurt like sauce is excellent. Only bad thing is that theres usually a long line but that comes with good restaurants
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, Great ambiance and Great food! That is for people who don't really know what good Lebanese food is. I think they've Americanized it down a bit but still ok. I've been a few times. Always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Lebanese cuisine. Shwarma's, hummus, etc. (One of my favorite types of cuisines by the way. ) I was not impressed. Don't get me wrong the food was fine (maybe 3 stars), but Open Sesame did not live up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like to keep my reviews short and simple. i'll tell you what to order and what to avoid. i'm docking an entire star for two reasons (how do you do 1/2 stars on this thing???). first, expect long...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing all the reviews I wanted to check this place out. I went there last night to celebrate a birthday. Here are the pros and cons:pros: Good food I had the chicken tawook and it was delicous,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't suck. Good food. The rice was good. The meat was tasty. The menu extensive. Portions were just right. I ordered some combination dish with beef, chicken and lamb. Only the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed, sorry. After HS and I strolled through the Ho'o lau lea festival on Saturday not being able to find decent grub there, we ventured on 2nd street and arrived at the new Open Sesame "on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a waiting line for a reason (good food). I'd heard of this place from all my LB friends and decided to try it on a Friday night. Other then the wait the service was excellent. It's a small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my all time favourite middle-eastern restaurants in LA and one of the places that miss most about Long Beach. What to get? Start with the fried potatoes and follow it up with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In New Haven, Connecticut there is a pizzeria on Wooster Street where people line up hours in advance and wait an interminable amount of time in order to get a pizza. The idea is probably asinine to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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A most enjoyable experience - tasty chicken, humus, salads and good wines and a lively atmosphere. Always busy because it is so, so good!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the chicken with cucumber pickles and hummus. I love their baba gannouj, garlic sauce, and pitas. My boyfriend likes the chicken tawook, falafel, open sesame salad, and tabouleh. His...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
-the quality/ taste of the food is actually worthy of 4 stars, but both times i've dined there, the service has been a little crappy. this last time we started off with some pita and hummus. for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hummas is awesome! We had to wait a bit and it was kinda disturbing to leave my license with the girl in exchange for a pager. But dispite that I was very happy with the service and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Open Sesame. It should be like the new Scientology. Going down 2nd I noticed they've added an extension down the street, so that might alleviate the long wait for tables, but time-crunching...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There were 3 of us that ordered the chicken shawramsoelksdfjl (haha err something like that -__-).I may not remember the name, but zomg was that chicken delicious! Tender, juicy, super...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very decent food for a decent price. I ordered the chicken shwarma with the spicy hummus and fatoush salad. The chicken was highly flavored, the rice was yummy, the hummus was good and oily (though...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
another Yelpitie writes "If you can ignore the hour and a half long wait and the servers that are hired for their looks and not their competency, you've found your Mediterranean mecca." That sums...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can ignore the hour and a half long wait and the servers that are hired for their looks and not their competency, you've found your Mediterranean mecca. Tender slices of chicken shawarma,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy I love the chicken twook and the garlic sauce. Im such a fan I frequent there every wednesday I slowed down now though. Got a taste for something new.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For three years, I endured the hardship of working for and with Lebanese men. It was probably one of the worst/fun jobs I have ever had. Everyday, I would have to go through a routine of saying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the "you're going to make me eat something really exotic" complaint -- good food is still good, no matter where it's from.I remember when it was one storefront, and now it's three, for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think about this place all of the time but I refuse to go any day but wednesday afternoon or some other off time. The wait is usually pretty long, but it's awesome and if it's long enough you have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame is my favorite place to eat in the LBC yo. A few years back this place was a tiny spot with a few table and a counter. It took over the spot next door a few years later. And now they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So Open Sesame has always intimidated me because I never knew what to order but I went with my sister who ordered for me and it was pleasantly good. And Cheap! Gotta love that. I went 2 more times and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the past two years that I have lived in Long Beach, this place has delivered consistent, delicious Mediterranean food, until last night.My usual order is the Chicken Tawook, with rice, hummous and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best in town! now they have two restaurants on 2nd street, its worth going down on a fri/sat night. everyone that i have taken to this place loves it!! i have a lebanese brother-in-law and he swears...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame needs another review like G-Dub needs another low approval rating, but indulge me because I have some stuff to say.I've been to the Sunnin in Westwood and know how good their food is so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I hate about Open Sesame is the guaranteed long wait you will get if you go during the weekends. I think our wait for a table of three was about an hour or so, but the food definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Um, can I get an Open Sesame on the westside, please? If it was in my neighborhood, this Mediterranean cafe would quickly join the ranks of my go-to, reliable, delicious eats near home. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I literally live down the street from Open Sesame and there is always a wait. If you are going and don't mind the wait then you gotta try it the food is excellent. If not, I'd suggest visiting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"It's Lebanese, Blanche!" (I know some of you 'mos will know the reference...)I had my first visit to this cute little establishment yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. We had basic appetizers:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off I love the location this place is at and the food was great, I've only been once and this was during lunch time. I'm not sure of the other Entrees but I had the Labne Panini and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eating here is one of the things I miss most about living in Long Beach. The outside seating, the huge size of their ice tea glasses, the baba ganoush, the chicken tawook, the Lebanese pop music...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well what a Trendy little spot. The dA�cor is really nice...if your lucky you get to sit in one of the corner tables where you get to lean back on pillow and take a little nap while you wait. But geez...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Middle Eastern food and eat it as often as I get a chance ... however, this place didn't really deliver it for me. Adequate is what I would call it. Their salads, (taboullah and fatouche for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we haven't been here as often because there's usually a wait, but they've opened another location five doors down. i was too exhausted to go through with dinner plans at home, and this was one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Most recent visit was with my workmates to celebrate a birthday. It was busy but we were seated right away, service was great and the food... The food was awesome.Highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to eat. I could eat here every day and my mouth would still salivate just thinking about it. Actually I have started to salivate right now. The manager Woody is a flirt, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been eating here for years now and delighted they opened up one on the corner. It has reduced the wait but because it is consistently good food you will always have to wait during 'rush' eating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars... love the food but the wait is usually a bit long. with that said, I always choose this one over the other lebanese restaurants in the area. you really can't go wrong with any of their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure which Open Sesame we went to as there seem to be 2 or 3 within 2 blocks of each other. I'm sure they're all the same.Don't do what I did. Don't deny yourself some dippin' goodness in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Diary of a Schizophrenic YelperDear Diary, Well we finally made it to Open Sesame! After all this time and talk.Through the milling hordes of pushy, Gucci-clad over-size sunglass wearing Napleites,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am in a pretty good mood which bodes well for this review of this establishment...this place definitely doesn't warrant the crowds based on my first visit...and if its my last, I don't feel like I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I call this place "OS" for short since we hit it up so often! If you go right before the bum rush, the wait is minimal - like 10 mins, plus they give you a pager so you can saunter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fried potatoes is all I have to say right now. And now, I'll talk about everything else. Holy sheeit this place is yummy! I met some friends for lunch here today and had a superb lunch that was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I know I am going against the crowd here but unfortunately this place does not live up to the hype. It is not bad, but even compared to other places on 2nd street (Magic Lamp, Sunnin, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! The food is great, but the wait sucks big time. Suggestion, don't come here if you are super hungry on an empty stomach during dinner time; it's normally a 30min to an hour wait....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually tried this place through all of the Yelp reviews and I'm glad I took everyone's advice and tried it out. I've been looking for a quality falafel and hummus joint but I was actually quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love the food! i know i can drive to anaheim and get the same stuff for a LOT cheaper but hey - im paying for 2nd street. i will continue to come back to open sesame as long as they keep the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Open Sesame for a late dinner this past Saturday evening with a group of friends, and was fortunate enough to be the one running late so I didn't have to wait the half hour outside for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their food, hate the wait. Maybe that's why they opened another location on the same block! (Open Sesame: On the Corner.) Not sure if it's exactly the same menu at the new location, but I'd be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every bite was finger licking good. I had the Chicken Tawook Pita and my fiance had the Chicken Tawook Panini and we shared the Baba Ghannouj and Fried Potatoes appetizers. The flavors blended very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its all about the fried potatoes! normally, if im sharing with my friends we get two orders of those, pita, hummus, and tabouli...delicious. contrary to everyone else's comments, i have never waited...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying I'm an anxious person with a heavy interest in instant gratification. But when it comes to food, I'll wait however long I have to wait if I know it's going to be good. With that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food here, especially the potatoes and falafel plate. The only thing that is a bit annoying is the wait and it tends to be kind of crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM YUM!Came here late Sat night for dinner and was surprise to see a huge line that late. After 15-20 mins of waiting we finally got seated. I order the chicken Tawook and it was delicious! The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to this place since they first opened! And to my surprise the food has never changed, it has only gotten better! Even with the long waits, this place is well worth it. The little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here with my family a few nights ago...... This type of food is definitley an aquired taste. Since I'm a first timer I really didn't know what to expect. The food was good as well as the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really have to say that I was disappointed in this place. With all the hype and great reviews I have to say my money could have been better spent elsewhere. By elsewhere, I mean, Magic Lamp. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
used to eat here when i worked in downtown LB. i've never seen this place slow down. never. good atmosphere, great date place. live ambiance...whatever that means. belmont shores is a nice place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though they raised there prices a little, this place is still good and a great value. It is the only place I have found that has Tawook. I noticed recently it has gotten so popular they have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
overrated. meats are dry and tasteless. the only thing we enjoy are the potatoes. AND the wait is ridiculous. never again.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Just look at all of the other ratings... this place is great. If you never had or just love middle eastern cuisine, this is the place to go. If you are new to middle eastern cuisine, then get the chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was stoked to have finally made it to Open Sesame last Sunday. We walked right in when it opened at 11am and within 30 mins. the place was swarming with other diners. By virtue of "yelping", I come...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They are finally expanding! No more long waits! YaY! Looks like Open Sesame bought out the steak place on the corner (just a couple of doors down) and have been remodeling. From the looks of it,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This dining experience was definitely something to remember. The food was pretty good and we barely had to wait. We got seated inside right next to a couple. Not my favorite type of seating(you're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so delicious ! everything ive had here is great!try their morroccan mint iced tea its refreshing
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Yummy Yummy! I often crave Open Sesame and I do not live close! So worth it though! The vegetarian kibbi is amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame=Lebanese Cuisine= I'm in loveMy good friends Norma and Liz took me to Open Sesame 2 months ago and assured me this would be a place I would end up loving. They where so right, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid the falafel, but everyting else is fantastic. great value, busy for a reason but worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a random turn of events, I ate at Open Sesame twice this last weekend, but it's all good because I love this place. I've now eaten here about 6 times and each has been great. For appetizers, I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is soooo good. My favorite being the chicken skewers on a bed of rice with a side a Tabuleh. All the ingredients are fresh and full of wonderful flavors. I used to drive by and was always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum - great meal before dropping off my hubby at LGB. Wish I found this place earlier when I was working in Long Beach. There was a line out the door when we got there at 3pm today (Sunday), but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife was recommended to this place by a co-worker so she took me for my birthday. We didn't have to wait because we went in the middle of the week.We started with the Kibbi. It was good.The best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, finally, FINALLY ate here!!!! I felt like the last resident of LB that hadn't tried Open Sesame...Well. I am a believer! I thought, how good could their food REALLY be? Man, oh, man!! Here is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not often you find a gem like Open Sesame. The ambiance is middle eastern bistro and the highlight is the food. It's simply AMAZING. You can't leave without ordering the Potato Appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ali Baba did come here, but he didn't uttered the words "Open Sesame" to get a seat here. He got smart and have someone else come here half of a hour early to place his name on the table.That's what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING! BE PREPARED TO WAIT! But it looks like they're opening up another store (maybe for to-go orders) in what use to be Steak-o-rama two or three stores away. We've eaten here a couple of times...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When a restaurant has a wait seemingly 24/7 then you know you've run into a gold mine. This place isn't huge (and I think they're moving soon) but if you could sit outside it's wonderful. As you might...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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good food, meat could have been juicier, and portions could be larger esp. for an entree. oh and also, the girl in the white pants is hot
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good. Had the chicken schwarma on everyone's advice. Thanks for the advice.Wife did not like the "sharpness" of flavor with cilantro in the salad. But I thought it was pretty good and a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so the place is pretty average delicious. But i'm not exactly sure if it was THAT delicious because it was genuinely delicious or whether the hour and half wait made me that hungry, that anything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Lebanese food... you'll LOVE Open Sesame. It's by far my favorite Lebanese restaurant. I love the chicken schwarma plate there. I always subsitute the hummus out for babaganoush instead....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We placed an order to go... We ordered the chicken tawook plate and it was good.. I LOVE THIS PLACE AND STUFF AND STUFF.... It's perfect...... the garlic dip that comes with it is AMAZING... BE SURE...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, I believe in good food, good atmosphere, nice people, comfortable dining. The rest of the reviewers are giving 4-5 stars simply because this is one of the trendiest spots on the strip....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could eat here every day of the week, I would.The appetizers are all amazing. I recommend the vegetarian Kibi and Fried Cauliflower. I also recommend the White Coffee because YOU WILL NEVER get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Food. Ever.I love this place. I've never had a bad meal and the staff are warm once you get to know them.I've had excessively long waits and even had a blow-up on my first visit, but since then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Open Sesame twice and both times it's been excellent. My favorites include the chicken shawarma which is marinated in yummy garlic oil wrapped in flat bread and served with tomato and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When all you've got is Norm's, well then Denny's looks pretty darn good. I guess it's all relative but this place is just plain not worth it. We waited for over an hour and even threatened to leave,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After several years I finally had an opportunity to go back to Open Sesame for a meal. I know it's extremely popular, but I have a hard time waiting an hour for dinner. My friend and I went on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WHAT: RESTAURANTFARE: SKEWERS AND GRILLS, LEBANESE STYLE FOODQuite simply, it is often hard in these days and times to find a healthy eating establishment whose food is amazing. Well, enter Open...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places in Long Beach, let alone Belmont Shore. Definite must-go. Everything rules. Never a bad experience. mmmmm
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not just one of the best restaurants in Southern California, it's one of the best restaurants IN THE WORLD. Almost daily I drop to my knees to thank the Food Gods that I work so close to this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a weeknight with a friend...the weekends can get really packed where the wait is over an hour! This is definitely one of my favorite places for mediterranean food and my most fav in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great 2nd street restaurant. Nothing beats the CHICKEN TAWOOK PLATE Skewered cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken breast, served with hummus, garlic sauce, pita and a choice of salad....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I love this little restaurant in Belmont Shores. I was introduced to Open Sesame by a colleague from work during lunch. Since then, I've been back at least a half dozen times. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reviewing Open Sesame rounds out reviewing my top 3 restaurants in Long Beach. I don't know why I didn't do this sooner. I've been eating at this restaurant when it was bursting at the seams at even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lebanese food has never tasted so great! This is one restaurant we frequent twice a month despite the long wait and tight squeeze. I'm usually not a creature of habit but I order the Kafta plate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lines here have always been long and with good reason. The best things here are: chicken shwarma, baba ghanouj, kafta pita, fried potatoes, fattoush salad, and I recently discovered the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the wait can be quite long to get a seat in this place, but i say there's a reason behind the madness and it's definitely worth it. they have a modest but good selection of beers, the fried potatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!!! Tons of reviews! Hmm well food here is great!But it's always soooo busy everytime we try to go, so we end up not eating here the majority of the time! I know they try to squish as many tables...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though this place is a parody of itself, I will still wait fifty minutes in the pouring rain for a serving of their fried potatoes. If Dan Quayle would have visited open sesame as vice president...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE absolute best restaurant in so cal as far as lebanese cuisine. the people are great. im talking about the servers to the patrons. everyone is chill and mellow and pretty. love the outside seating...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten here 3 times in the past 3 years that I've been hanging out in Long Beach. Not for any reason except that there is always a wait. Yesterday we decided to brave it since there was just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was crowded so we had to sit on the patio on a cold night... my only complaint. The hummus was super yummy. My chicken was excellent and I had some very good Lebanese wine.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is amazing!!!!! flat out great!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the places on 2nd street, I always find myself magnetized to Open Sesame. Not only do they have a great and friendly atmosphere, but the price range is unbeatable for a plate filled with so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There aren't that many places that are as diverse in the Long Beach area as Open Sesame. And I always drive past this restaurant and never see it. I would have to agree with everyone else that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE the food, however i would prefer to pick it up as there is always wait and its often very crowded.The fried potato appetizer is amazing as is every chicken dish! And the iced tea is awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my top favorite restaurants in long beach. i have been going here since I first moved to long beach about 7 years ago. I remember when they just had one side so it was pretty cramped...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard from a few friends that this was a good place to get some great food so I checked it out. I stopped in for lunch on a Thursday around 2pm and it was packed. We were offered a seat in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
open sesame is delicious and I recommend the Sultan's Platter and a greek salad. They also have some of the best iced tea I've ever had at a restaurant with mint leaves floating around in it and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three and a half stars. Met two friends for dinner on a Wednesday night. I arrived at 6:15p and was told that there would be a 20 minute wait. Twenty minutes at 6:15p on a weeknight? Sheesh. If...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you go nowhere else on 2nd street, make it Open Sesame. The spicy hummus and pita bread is a delicious appetizer and I always go with the chicken tawook platter. Tons of gorgeously seasoned meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is of the upper tier of Mediterranean fare, the atmosphere is as expected for Second Street Belmont Shore dining. I recommend this place for a take out, not dine-in. The best dish, in my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurants with high ratings usually end up disappointing me. I see all those stars and my expectations go way up. The boyfriend and I decided to finally give Open Sesame a try today. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really happy with this place. I went here with my boyfriend and a friend for lunch on a Saturday. After a 25min wait, we were seated in the really cute interior. Although the service was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Open Sesame for the first time a few months ago, and I always can't wait to go back! I really really liked the food here! I came here with a few other co-workers for a lunch, and I'm so glad...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love the food at this restaurant, and I always want to come back, because I think it's superb. I have also tried Sunin and Magic Lamp on 2nd Street, and they aren't as good Lebanese food as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going to this place since I moved to CA in 2001. I don't go as often as I'd like, probably because there's usually a wait for dinner. But if you have the time and go for lunch during the week,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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What great find! If you like mediterrain food this is the place to go. We sat at the counter and watched as all the food was being prepared. Everything looked great. The service is fabulous. We asked so many...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Go on a weekend night and there will be a whole buncha people waiting outside for a table. The wait could be as short as 15 mins to as long as an hour and some odd minutes. Yea .. it's that long of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
some of these things are just so frikking tasty: the jalab (rose water and grape syrup infused with incense, topped with pine nuts) is dreamy. it's a liquid ambrosia and so simple....chicken tawook...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
144 reviews? Yeah, not much more I can add to the overwhelmingly glowing reviews for The O.S. (that's what the cool kids call it--except not). This place has lots of sentimental value because it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know that I am going against most of the LBC when I say that I have eaten here several times and it is just average. Their falafel has very little flavor and in my humble opinion it isn't truly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing food, nice atmosphere,inside & outside (can smoke on the patio near railing)recommends;chicken tawook plate, open sesame combo plate with tabouleh or o.s. saladfried potatoes (appetizer)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is AWESOME. it has the tendency to get PACKED, though. but if you dont mind waiting for a seat until your stomach has decided to eat itself, its really worth it. their kabobs usually come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, a caveat: while I feel completely confident in reviewing pizza or Italian restaurants, I must say right up front that I have no idea how Lebanese food is "supposed" to taste. Read on at your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING !!!!! I have lived in Long beach all my life and this weekend I tried out this fabulous place for the first time!!!! We had the spicy hummus for an appetizer, and I had the combo it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food. I always get the chicken schwarma whether it's the plate or the sandwich. I've only been there during lunch, but I always drive by it at night and there is always a group of people...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely delicious!!! had the garlic potatoes appetizer thing--YUM...shared the the Sultan's platter--wish I hadn't cause it was soooo good. Sultan's platter was everything I wanted...filet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are on a carnivore run, their kabob plates are the best that come with babaganoush or hummus. For those not so daring, there is a delicious garlic potato appetizer that tastes so fresh. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! YUM! YUM! Chicken tawook, hummus, babaganoush, garlic spread....mouth is watering just thinking about it! ( And yes I know I probably spelled everything wrong!). Oh and the rice is yumtastic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't understand why this place always has a huge line outside of it. The food is OK, but nothing to write home about. I found the hummus particulary dissapointing. I enjoyed my meal but the price...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Mediterranean food in town! It's unbelievable... but be prepared to wait because EVERYONE knows how good it is!! I frequent Open Sesame @ least twice a week! ;) Enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just awesome.I love the Chicken Schwarma and the garlic potatoes. It also has vegetarian entres for those who desire or require them.Honestly, I agree with Sonya M's review ... If I had to complain or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always had a good experience at Open Sesame, most recently yesterday for lunch. I would guess that I have dined here for dinner maybe 6 times and about the same for lunch. It is always crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is popular - I'm the 126th reviewer?! So expect a wait to dine at this fairly priced Middle-Eastern restaurant.I loved the vibe and the cute seating, and of course the lovely ladies I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being Greek, I have a REALLY hard time eating other ethnicities' versions of my mom's cooking. The food looks the same, has a similar name, but is usually spiced completely differently.That being...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food was excellent--some of the best lebanese i've had at a restaurant, and i'm palestinian and picky about my arabic food.i was a little irked at the service--a touch snotty, perceptibly cold, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have an announcement to make:I PARALLEL PARKED TODAY! :)After a failed attempt to find retro row (never trust an Asian GIRL with directions!) we decided to hit up 2nd street because it was the cool...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have always been a big fan of this place. However i went this Sunday I wasn't as pleased. The service sucked, and it really wasn't all that busy. Excluding this last visit I have always really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never mind the Lebanese Techno music drumming in the corner speakers, the Beef Shawarma here is the best!I first signed on Yelp with the intention to review Open Sesame. Being a nonconformist, I lost...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite thing here was the tangy Fried Potatoes appetizer. I can't say I've had potatoes in a tangy sauce so it definitely nice to taste them in a totally different flavor. I had Ali's favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
holy sh*t...i didn't know this restaurant already had over 100 reviews (to be exact, mine will be #119). and here i thought we discovered something cute and different...this was my first try at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to go to this place! There is ALWAYS a huge wait but last night we lucked out and only had to wait like 20 minutes. We started off with the falafel appetizer plate, which only came with 3...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, i'm not in the most creative of moods so this review isn't going to pretend to be something eloquently written or witty (not like my other reviews are.. well, nevermind). i found everything i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love Mediterranean food, but not all food from the area are created equal. So when I saw that Open Sesame was Lebanese, I was highly excited because I've always felt that Lebanese food is the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me being the greedy little monkey that I am, ordered the Open Sesame Combo Plate because I wanted to try everything (not to say everyone who orders this dish is a greedy little monkey but I'm just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The combination plate is the best for indecisive people like me. The meats are sooooooo good. I only wish the restaurant was bigger so there wasn't as long of a wait.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have read any of my other reviews you will notice that I am big on authentic dishes and big portions, and this place has both. Let me break down a few things for you really quickly:The Wait - I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh our favorite restaurant in Long Beach!
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend had surgery, she couldn't eat solid foods for about a week. What did she request when she could finally eat? That's right, this little gem (well, the chicken tawook plate to be exact)....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! I'm always happy to see kibbeh on the menu and theirs are pretty good, with crunchy whole pine nuts in the middle. Seating at the bar is kind of crowded but the host and and waitress were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the atmosphere of this place, and the staff here is really nice. The only thing negative I would have to say is that their pita looked like it came from a bag, and I'm a big fan of fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bestfriend and I love going here, there's usually always a wait, but I mean that's a good sign if there busy. Service can be worked on, but they're usually extremely busy so we're more on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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I went for the first time last weekend. Go a little early , put your name in a walk around the shops. Good service, food is YUMMY! Even though it was busy all the staff were in sync. I'll be back again!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
[Warning: long review. Short Version: I like it a lot. Hummus, combos, Moroccan tea, pita pizzas yummmmmmmmmmm. Lines, boo, but worth it]One day in early summer I went for a routine doctor's visit. My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help it, I am like a lemming when it comes to trying a restaurant because there are 10 people waiting to get in. Sometimes this leads to great food, sometimes it is just because the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words - chicken shwarma (sp?)Even better on the fattoush salad with those pickles and the garlic sauce - yummy! This is the only place that I've been able to find chicken shwarma - everyone has...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great-- if slightly Americanized-- food, including what is easily the best chicken kabob/shish tawook (forget what they call it here) in the area. I was less impressed by the beef version, which does...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I"ve been here a ton of times and it has yet to disappoint me. There are always long lines hovering outside this place and The Creperie, but I think the line moves faster outside of Open Sesame. If...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are a million reviews already on this place, so I'll keep it short. This place is ok, but I don't get the hype. I wasn't that impressed any of the times I've been here. I've had the labne...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the best!
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I can't get enough of their garlic sauce and pickles! The place is always busy, and parking on 2nd Street can be tough at peak times.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'm no expert, but if you're lookin for the most authentic of mediterranean eats something tells me open sesame should not be your first choice. but if you're lookin for some good grub with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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The food was great. From the Spicy Hummas to the Shredded Zucchini to the Arayes. I loved it all. Although I thought it was more Greek than Lebanese, I would definitely go back. The restaurant is very small...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm super torn about this place. That's probably why I haven't reviewed it yet....Shall I start with the the good, the bad, or the ugly? ...I'll just go in that order.The Good: the appetizers...namely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food!!long wait, but trust..its worth the food. Its in a nice area so theres a lot of things to do before and after you eat.everyone else said it, its just great.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place to eat, great place to work.'nuff said.oh, but be prepared to wait. it just makes the tawook THAT much more delicious when it finally hits your mouth.new location opening in Pasadena soon!
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there. The service truly SUCKED BIG TIME. They actually sat us after twenty minutes but then told us to go back outside and wait some more b/c they wanted to seat a bigger party where they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food. Fan-tastic. Bonus: you know that awesome garlic paste from Zankou? They'll give you a bowl of it here if you ask for it. Did I just say that? :-P Yeah, the wait is usually pretty long,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW, AMAZING, GOING BACK FOR MORE, BEST CHICKEN KA-BOB'S I'VE EVER HAD (they call them something different, I don't remember)
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Open Sesame several times over the years while I've lived in Long Beach. I never reviewed it on Yelp because after 92 reviews have been written there isn't really much I can add. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mediterranean food! Open Sesame furthers that love! For appetizer, we ordered the Vegetarian Grape Leaves (A mixture of rice, finely diced tomato, parsley, onion and fresh mint rolled in grape...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is here is delicious.There is so much flavor in the beef shawarma.I never knew you could have that much flavor in food.I kept thinking, "Man how come I never got this when I was a kid".The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place lives up to the hype!Went on a thursday night and waited 20 minutes which wasnt as bad as i expected.The portions are large and the food is great. My Kafta (lamb/top serloin sausage) did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Good - the combo is great! The one with the three different kinds of meats- they give alot of hummus, garlic sauce, pita bread The Bad - long wait, I mean it is a long long wait. Longer than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No, no, no! If you really like Middle Eastern cuisine, try Sunnin's up and across the street which is fantastic (The owner is Lebanese, and she's always there to ask how the food is and chat with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of this place! It's on my short list of best restaurants in Long Beach. The food is fresh, the ingredients a secret, and every entree I've ever ordered has been excellent.The only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times and each time was really good. They serve good size portions, cheap prices, and really tasty food. It's located in a busy part of Long Beach on 2nd street so there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Mediterranean and ate at some pretty good places....Open Sesame competes with some of the best places in Europe and Middle East...at least the one's I have tried.I had the combo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Open Sesame did not match what people had told me about this restaurant.We were seated immediately, but the service was poor. I ordered a chicken dish with salad and hummus, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lovely lunch on the patio of Open Sesame with a friend today. We both ordered the Moroccan ice tea, which was really refreshing and I had the chicken shawarma and she had the combo. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like this place a lot. The service used to be so much better and so was the food. They need to hire more people. It took me over an hour just to get seated. I would not want to wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm lebanese cuisine..i had chicken tawook and my boyfriend had the open sesame platter, which had different types of meat..he didnt like the lamb much though. We were seated pretty quick and our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I get food from that place all the time. And I mean, ALL the time. I think I am addicted... My favorite thing there is Chicken Tawook, and Spice Hummus. Food has been consistantly great,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you kidding?! Are you kidding?! I can't believe this deliciousness was within my grasp so many times and was overlooked (at least twice!) by SuperMex. I'm embarrassed . . . but I blame my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i used to like this place when it was open. i hate waiting in line for over 30 minutes. the food isn't that great either. i'd rather go to sunnin. their food is more authentic.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in love. The Chicken Shawarma plate is one of the most awesome meals I have had in a long, long time. Their hummus may be the best I have ever had and the pita is so soft and fresh. The garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My young brother, who is quite an Open Sesame fan, got my boyfriend, myself, and my parents out to dinner one night here. The parents are exceedingly picky and it nearly took an act of congress to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good solid place to eat. Pretty much everything on the menu is great. Open Sesame, then PinkBerry for dessert = a great night.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame: Belmont Shores in Long Beach, easy to find, lots of street parking, very affordable, charming atmosphere and food that is healthy and delicious.If you are not familiar with Belmont...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of the three Lebanese restaurants on second street (Open Sesame, Magic Lamp, and Sunnin) this is the best.I usually go with a group and start with the Fried Potato appetizer (4.25). If you want even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place. It is by far the best mediterranean restaurant I've ever been to. The chicken shwarma with their amazing garlic sauce is to die for. We moved away from Long Beach and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, over-hyped in my opinion. I'd much rather go for a more low-key place like Sunnin across the street although Open Sesame's baklava DOES trump Sunnin's (which is too savory for my taste).
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the better mediterranean restaurants i've eaten at so far. i love the tabouleh salad and the chicken shwarma (sorry if i'm spelling the dishes incorrectly). the best baklava ever!
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering all the reviews, I'm sure you get it by now- Open Sesame is really good. It always gets 4 or 5 stars. There is always a wait. I will definitely be back at some point to try something new,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restaurant...the food tastes fresh and the meats are free of any annoying gristle.Last time my boyfriend and I sat at the counter table and watched them cook the kebabs over the open...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
tawook skewer side of rice spicy hummus=HEAVENi love you OS...never leave me!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love this place! You need to be prepared to wait for a table, but It is definitely worth waiting for. My favorite is the Chicken Tawook and I get a side of rice just because it is very tasty! The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The key is not to go during peak hours so you don't have to wait. I heard the hype so I had to try it myself. We started with the spicy hummus...yum! The main dish was the combo plate which let me try...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the wait always suck here besides the afternoon, but its so well worth it. I tend to get the chicken shawrama plate with parsley salad or the falafal. The chicken shawrama is so juicy and the hummus...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Everything that I have ever tried here can be described as either sour or dry. Sour sides of tabbouleh that have been sitting around in too much lemon, sour yogurt which I know is the norm, even the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. I have ate there on several occassions and have tried the Lamb, Chicken & Beef Schawarma, and the kabobs. Everything I have had on the menu I enjoyed throroughly. The prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was long, I really couldn't tell you what exactly my meal was made out of, I still have no idea how to pronounce anything on the menu, but it was delicious and worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Instant Gratification: The positive emotional response (happiness) to a fulfillment of desire without delay (Wiki). My first "Open Sesame" trip ends when my two food buddies decide to indulge in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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I went to Open Sesame last night (on a Wednesday) and it was about a 20 minute wait...not too bad. We just occupied ourselves with the window shopping on 2nd Street. I had been here once before and my 2nd...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good...not out of this world. The best deals were on the wine list. Interesting selections of Lebanese wines and affordable Italians!!!service was slow in the beginning...until they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best chicken shawarma I've had EVAR. Friendly service, tasty food, what more do I need to say?
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was planning on posting a very in-depth review, dripping with excitement and wonderful stories to explain my thoughts about Open Sesame. So I apologize for my bland review, which is quite like the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just thought this place was just okay. Maybe I didn't get one of the specialties. I would give it another chance though.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Healthy food that not only tastes good but makes you feel good inside. This is what Open Sesame is to me. Yes, it sounds like their dishes should be an illegal substance. I love their Tabbouleh, who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No need to add onto the heap of praise already garnered for this jewel of a Long Beach eatery. I'll make it quick:Loved everything I've ever tried: Fried potatoes with cilantro and lemon juice; the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If the dial went to '6' it would totally deserve it. I lived in Belmont Shore for over a year and regret ever moving to the OC, simply b/c of the amazing restaurant options. Open Sesame is easily...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sober, drunk, mad, or happy: when I eat at OS, I can't help but inhaling the mass of deliciousness in front of me. Directed, lustful noises of passion at the mounds of kafta, steaming rice, creamy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My introduction to middle eastern food was at Open Sesame, on a first date. I wish I could give this place 6 starts it's so good. Wait staff, food, decor (even more so now that they have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the first really good food I've had in Long Beach. In LA it's easy to find good food but down here is a little more tricky. Open Sesame is pretty busy and crowded but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*Sigh* Memories. It was the last place we ate at on our last date before we stopped seeing each other, but that's not why I miss it so much. The food is amazing! We started with an eggplant dip...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I order the same thing every time I eat here. Chicken Tawook Plate with Open Sesame salad. It also comes with humus which is out of this world and the oh so heavenly garlic sauce and endless...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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We were a party of three once again but remembered from our last visit the terrible experience we had, so we told the staff there were 4 of us. They told us the wait would be 45 minutes. So we were expecting...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hi, I would like the Open Sesame Combo with tablouleh and hummus please. Thank you. Oh- and I'll have some Labne too! Extra pita!Yum yum give me some. I love Open Sesame. I crave it. If the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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First of all, I am not from Long Beach. I was visiting SoCal a couple of months ago when the friend I was visiting decided to take me to this restaurant. (She was actually going to take me to another...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to Lebanese food, I'm spoiled. I used to live in Los Feliz, surrounded by the Meccas of Lebanese cuisine in SoCal: Burbank and Glendale. If you've never had Lebanese you might like this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes I know the food is fantastic and that Open Sesame is the best place to eat in Long Beach. What I want to let you know is that the wait is ridiculous! They don't take reservations and the at times...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Chicken Tawook Pita and Spicy Hummus as an appetizer!I've always walked past Open Sesame and wondered what the long wait was. I'm not really into trying "new" food so I was hesitant. I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place defines the expression "hole in the wall." It's so damned tiny in there, I had to wedge my butt right up against the windowsill just to fit into the 6-inch deep space left for me behind my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: It's still a great place, but even on a Sunday night expect a wait. Avoid rush hour dinner and go after 8:30PM. And if you try dessert, take any of the desserts, even the Baklawa, with ice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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I recently had the pleasure of dining as this delightful restaurant on 2nd street and wow what a great evening we had. The food is fantastic, authentic, delicious and very, very affordable. The decor was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Open Sesame was my first shot at Lebanese food. We had to wait 20 minutes or so for a table, but I guess with a crowd like that, it wasn't bad.Atmosphere was great... we got to sit in a cozy little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice for lunch...Quality: is excellent second time around. First time meat was quite dry.Price: it is quite expensive. I ordered their pita sandwich which was $6 which was in no way a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food! the kafta plate looks like a big turd, or so my friends say, but it tastes alot better than a big turd. the portions were generous. the wait wasn't bad, 15 min. service was great. the dude...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I crave eating here more than any other place I can think of. I used to go to Open Sesame once a week (I live in LA so a drive down to Long Beach and back isn't exactly the easiest and most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful. The wait staff is fast and helpful, the menu is HUGE (it ranges from your typical Greek Salad to fancy deserts. They also have several vegan friendly dishes! Their grape leaves were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since they opened, and while the wait has grown larger, the quality of service and food have not changed. Oh, I highly recommend the fried potatoes with garlic sauce!!! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites!I hesitantly went here about a year and a half ago to not seem negative about where everyone else wanted to go and was more than pleasantly surprised. The food is great and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard such great things about this place and finally got a chance to try it out for a friend's bday. Luckily our friend Jessica works there and she took really good care of us. The food and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are shopping or hanging out in Belmont Shore and you are in the mood for something tasty and different visit this place. The service is not the top, but the food is good and not pricy.The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else, I've 'meant' to eat here forever. But that line.Well, it just so happened that I was on Second Street selling some raffle tickets for the Operation Jump Start annual Gallery of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Our group of 3 arrived at the restaurant on a weekday night and were told the wait would only be about 20 minutes. We got our "beeper" and headed across the street to the bank. Then popped into a little shop...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent Middle Eastern cuisine on LB's boutiquey 2nd Street. I had lentil soup and the lamb combination platter with tabbouleh. The soup was fantastic. The lamb was a little on the dry side, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is hell to try to order food either to dine in or take out. But that's ok because the food is absolutely wonderful. I love their lemon potatoes and the falafel. They are so delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience is decent, but for the price and the flavor, it's not aaalll that. You probably don't want to find yourself there on a weekend night. The wait can be very long. Still, a fun place to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great prices.... authentic taste... great portions. sexy hostess who didnt even know i was alive. what more could you ask for?umm... garlice sauce and more fried potatoes puhleeeese :)after checking...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend's absolutely favorite restaurant in the world and I think every time but one I've been there with her.I've been there 4, or is it 5 times in the past few months. This is saying a lot,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had amazing middle-eastern food. Open Sesame is not the best - but it's probably 2nd and the best I've found without driving an hour. To be honest, I think I'm just spoiled. Open Sesame clearly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great prices, Great portions, GREAT TASTE! *smooches* TRY THE GARLIC SAUCE!
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Update 9/20/2007______________I am decreasing temporarily the rating of Open Sesame, because I can't help but get offended by the attitude of the restaurant's manager. As you can see from my original...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is so good, we had our wedding catered by these folks.. Need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place 3 times. I gave them 3 chances, since I live in the neighborhood. But what a disappointment, from the first time I tried to the last time few days ago. I think there is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: KAFTA!Best dish they have among a number of really great dishes!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE PLACE TO EAT in Long Beach!!I used to go here very often with my friends after school... :) This place used to be half of the size it is now. I'm really glad to see them expanding since...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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first of all henrymillionare you dont know a thing about middle eastern food so dont talk. Cry me a river, stop complaining you obviously you have no taste in food. i am never disappointed with there food. the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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THIS WAS MY ORIGINAL REVIEW BACK IN 2006: "I have visited this place numerous times over the years at the urging of my friends. Unfortunately, and probably due to the carlessness and greed of the owner(s), the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here three times and know that we'll be back many, many more times. This is a WONDERFUL restaurant: the food, the service, the ambiance, the setting in the Shore village. It's not a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's time I stopped dodging around it and talked about Open Sesame...I went with two of my best friends, a mother, and an aunt. We sat towards the front of the restaurant and didn't get the full...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've waited a long time to review Open Sesame, for some reason. Although I've been coming here since it first opened about 5 years ago, after reading the reviews of others for here and for Sunnin, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a genie in a bottle, baby. Well, at least it feels that way at Open Sesame. Go with a big party and request the back table--so very lush and plush. The food is great, the hummus not too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. The food is so good. They give you huge portions... It's definatley enough for 2 people to share one plate. I think my favorite dish is the chicken shwarma. Hummus is tasty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've only been there once, but the atmosphere was great, the spicy hummus was amazing, and the service was quick and friendly. definitely a place i need to go back to.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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This is absolutely my favorite plae to eat on 2nd street in Long Beach. The food is wonderful, atmosphere is great and the manager is eye candy!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I come to LB from San Francisco, Open Sesame is one of my regular stops. I crave their tabbouleh salad, and love their falafels. I agree with Click C who said that their lentil soup is great.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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Great restaurant, wonderful decor, friendly knowleagble server and the best Lebanese food I have recently eaten. I ordered the chicken tawook which was really delicious, the garlic sauce is outstanding and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is the real deal - excellent quality and reasonably priced. Gotta go odd hours to avoid crowds, but that's ok, mid-afternoon is best. Crowds mean great food. Rarely see MT tables...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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I went here on my birthday because of the great reviews and was sorely disappointed. We had reservations but were seated right next to the door on a cold day. The hostess kept holding the door open making us...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
walking down the street we noticed that this place was absolutely packed on a wednesday night. very intriguing. the restaurant was adorable from the outside, decor was mediterranean meets sunny socal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long waits but excellent food, and a little different from most mediteranian fare. Try the lentil soup, it's one of my favorites.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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I used to be a big fan of Open Sesame, but haven't been lately because the service and food has steadily declined. The food just hasn't been as a good, and lately the service has been terrible. The last time a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Open Sesame has great food, it's that simple. I've ordered many different items off of their menu and have never been disappointed. The would have received five stars if I was reviewing only food but I must...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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Open Sesame has to be one of my favorite restaurants on Second Street in Long Beach. Everything on the menu is simple, tasty and served in large portions. My favorite items on the menu are Zatar (Lebanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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i've never been disappointed here, not with food, not with the service... nothing. tasty delicious and fairly healthy. i do, however agree with a previous poster the shawarma has declined, but is still tasty.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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This place is the best place I have ever been too, so much flavor and it makes you want to eat more and more. You just cant put the food down. It have been good every time, but they are very slow on their...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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This place has delicious container. I love their food. Customer service is excellent. Parking is a little problem but I am willing to go through the hassle to eat at this place. MUST TO GO AND EAT PLACE!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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The management has been improving the food quality recently. I must say that their shawarma is fantastic, and has become sort of a standard for other restaurants to emulate. Very highly recommended. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2005
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I have had Lebanese food before, and I always thought it was good. But now I know the BEST. I am glad I was introduced to this place. I will definetely go back in a beat.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2004
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This food is very exotic and full of rich flavor. I have been there a few times and always leave very satisfied and full. I usually get the chicken skewers over a bed of rice and a side of the potatoes, also...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2004
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The food is here is incredible, though the quality is inconsistent during lunch. Dinners have always been excellent, in terms of food quality. The open sesame combo plate is a bargain for the heap of food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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Went there last night with a friend. She had heard from a co-worker about this place. The food was great! It's *very* reasonably priced, esp for the quality of the food. I had the Kafta plate and it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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I've been to Open Sesame only once, but I'm still reeling from the experience!! The food is simply unforgettable! I had the beef kabobs with a side of cucumber yogurt. The presentation of the food was an added...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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the only problem with this place is that its always crowded, and for a darn good reason! the food makes up for everything, literally 90% of long beach residents love this place, its a must if you love...
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