Get a delicious meal for under $15 at Zankou Chicken

Looking for an affordable, delicious meal? Don’t sleep on Zankou Chicken.

By Danielle DorseyAssistant Food Editor

May 13, 2024 3 AM PT

An L.A. instutution for over 40 years, Zankou Chicken has plenty of inexpensive options, including pita wraps stuffed with chicken shawarma, falafel or shish kebabs, bowls and salads or plates with hummus, rice, roasted tomatoes, pita and roasted chicken.

Staffer Danielle Dorsey visited a Zankou Chicken and ordered a chicken kebab plate for $14.99 (pretax) on her quest to find affordable meals in L.A.

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Danielle Dorsey

Danielle Dorsey is the assistant editor and writer of guides for the Food section. Previously, she was the senior West Coast editor at Thrillist, where she covered food, drink and travel across the California region. She grew up across San Diego and Riverside and has happily called Los Angeles home for more than 15 years.