Open Sesame

Otilia Fri Sep 13 2024

Vibe

I made a point of visiting open sesame once more before leaving town. My visit to the restaurant left me impressed, as my friend Ali, the owner, was up there with him. I went for their filet mignon kabob and enjoyed their signature open salad. Additionally, I also tried their baba ghanoush, which is mashed roasted eggplant and whipped garlic with pita.

Josefina Rodriguez Sat Aug 31 2024

Service

On the busy 2nd street of Long Beach, there's a modern yet informal restaurant called Open SSEEMORE. Their outdoor patio is filled with diners who love their food and order from scratch dishes like kebabs and grilled meats. My friend and I chose the sultan plate and beef kafta, which came with juicy lamb chops, fried shrimp, and green onions. We also enjoyed dinner at their joint.

Yessenia D'Amore Sat Jul 27 2024

Value

There is another halal spot in Long Beach that my mom was reluctant to go to due only to the popularity of their chicken and meat offerings and habanero sauce. I'm really enjoying it! What else do you think?

Leanna Wed Apr 17 2024

Service

The food and service were excellent, and the ambiance was pleasant. We had a great meal there, but it took us an hour to get to the restaurant for seating arrangements at 6-7 people (they had 2 large groups of people). It was incredibly nice.

Arvilla Sun Apr 07 2024

Value

Open SESAMA is located on 2nd street and boasts beautiful decor, including hand painted art, arabic-lined walls, traditional tiles, and a lively dinner menu. They have indoor and outdoor seasoning, as well as non-austerized music and attentive service, while also providing high-quality customer service through dedicated waiters and staff.

Rachael Collins Sat Apr 06 2024

Menu

The sesame salad and kabobs were all delicious, with the latter featuring beef, chicken, and rice. The chicken kebab has a hint of spicy spice while the semolade was slightly spicy. Additionally, the sesami drink from Laluob had tangy flavors.

Lamar Yost Sun Mar 31 2024

Menu

We waited for half an hour to be seated and then strolled around the shops by open sesame. Today was fantastic, thanks to deborah, our server, and the iman who helped us along with the great food. It's been awhile since I had my first bite of this kind, but now hubby is back home from his trip over there.

Jamar Dare Sat Feb 03 2024

Value

I couldn't have chosen a more delectable food item from the extensive menu. The spicy crispy potato appetizer with the garlic sauce was divine, and our server was exceptionally welcoming and cordial, while also offering fair prices. Overall, this is one of my favorite meals.

Shaniya Harber Thu Jan 25 2024

Value

The food at this spot is truly amazing. We were accompanied by friends who had already tried it, and they shared their love for lebanese dishes with me. Our waitress was prompt to respond to our arrival and we were given the perfect service (we ordered three rolls of fish and got two roll wrappers).

Rene Fri Jan 12 2024

Menu

We arrived at 2nd street and near Nieto street with ample parking, but our experience was satisfactory. The food we ordered was delicious and had a lively atmosphere throughout the night. Our entrees included skewers, chicken kafta, filet mignon, and open sesame, all priced at $22-30. Lunch included salad and taboula sandwiches, while we also came back with pitops and water bottle options.