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Simon's Café
Moroccan born Chef Simon Elmaleh, started his career at the age of fourteen as Chef Helper at "Club Med" later he joined a five star liner as an assistant chef,and worked for them seventeen years.
In 1986 he Opened the first Moroccan Restaurant and catering in Japan and it was successful for fifteen years, among the most important Customers was Prince Mikasanomiya of the Japanese royal family. In 2001 Opened Simon's Cafe in Encino wich received great reviews by food critic Elmer Dills and Larry Lipson. Since January 2004 we Opened our current Location and again great reviews by Thi Nguen of Los Angeles Times, and many others. Simon's culinary background gives his Restaurant the expertise of how to utilize the unique flavors of the Mediterranean with a five star flare.
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6 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 6 reviews
5 stars
(3)
4 stars
(3)
3 stars
(0)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(6)
- neighborhood gem(6)
- kid-friendly(3)
- great for lunch(2)
- great for brunch(1)
- romantic(1)
Simon's Café Reviews List
Review 1 for Simon's Café
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Moroccan and accessible
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a very special place. The food is amazing- Moroccan and as far as I can tell- very authentic. There is also the feeling of a family home. Simon and his staff are warm and welcoming."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Simon's Café
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Moroccan food prepared
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious Moroccan food prepared very well and interesting. The owner-host is pleasant, helpful and very knowledgeable. One has to pay attention to the directions into the parking lot or one can end up on the freeway. It was a lovely spot to meet and visit quietly with a friend."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Simon's Café
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The most notable feature of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The most notable feature of this restaurant is the great food. I recommend any of the Tagines. They are delicious and served in an attractive Moroccan bowl that keeps the food hot for quite a while. The service could use a little improvement, but the food was so good I overlooked that part."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Simon's Café
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty Tagines
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought the food was very good. The baba ganoush was outstanding. For our entrees I had the lamb tagine with fruit and my friend had the beef tagine with olives. Both were very tasty. We went on Valentine's Day so the staff was spread a little thin. I would have been fine with that if my wine had come in a reasonable time. But I would definitely go back and next time I will get a dessert. Some of the options in the display looked fab."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Simon's Café
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet