Discovering Flavor at Hummus Labs

“ This place got to have the most flavorful shawarmas. I ordered a chicken shawarma plate and it was full of flavor and they even have very unique hummus in my opinion like beets hummus which was very delicious. They have bits of pita chips in it which adds a nice little crunch. It comes with a pita bread as well so I made it as a pita wrap. I would definitely be back! ”

“ These are the best pita chips I have ever had! Everything else is good too but those really stand out. I also appreciate that they offer sides of cucumber slices - a great dipper for their delicious dips! ”

“ BF and his family know if I recommend a Mediterranean place, it's like the highest praise from me because I'm not the biggest fan of this type of cuisine. So when I tried the nachos at Hummus Labs, I knew I had tasted something golden. So backing up, Donna S. and I met up for a weekday dinner at Hummus Labs. They close at 7 pm on weeknights, so we got here around 5 pm to have enough time to order and enjoy our meal on-site. Decent amount of seating inside and you can move tables around if you have large groups. There was so much good options on the menu that we decided to split one of the shared platters -- the Ultimate Combo ($34.95), which comes with a chicken kabob skewer, filet mignon kabob skewer, mini shawarma nachos, salad, and choice of hummus. The menu says this feeds 2 people and it certainly did! We picked the roasted tomato habanero hummus. We had initially ordered a side of falafel too, but that order didn't get put in. It worked out in the end because we still had food leftover from our ultimate combo. Everything was super delicious. If you're unsure of what to try and you have a small group, the ultimate combo is the way to go. While both kabobs were delicious, the shawarma nachos were something else! It's the crisp pita chips that make the nachos so good, though the chicken and hummus and seasonings wrap it all nicely together. Donna S. and I both placed a separate order of the full sized chicken shawarma nachos ($15.95) to enjoy at home later. The lady taking our order was very helpful with my questions on what to order and the differences between certain options and dishes. It was her suggestion to try the combo platter when I was struggling to decide amongst the nachos, the individual kabob platter, the individual shawarma platter, or the wraps. Also appreciate her helpful tips when picking the hummus for our platter. I didn't realize there's a free parking lot that you'd enter off Mentor Ave, so I ended up parking on the streets. I usually don't see free parking for many Pasadena businesses so this is a nice bonus! All in all, a successful yummy dinner done at Hummus Labs. ”

“ I keep finding myself returning to this restaurant despite my encounter with the extensive wait time that one time. I wanted to update my review because ever since then, every time I have returned the lady over the phone always makes sure to let us know the food will be ready in 20 minutes. So every time I come pick up my food, it's always ready and the chicken is so juicy. Their lunch special is something I think about occasionally and will find myself craving this dish! Also, the owner did reach out and tried to provide a kind solution, so I appreciate that. Interior is always clean. ”

“ My husband and I stopped by on Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 before 12:30 PM. We have tried hummus labs before, but this was my first time at the physical store! We ordered: Special - Chicken Kabob Platter $11.95 - This is a good deal. The chicken was perfectly cooked, moist, and not dry at all. It was quite flavorful. I enjoyed their hummus - leans slightly on the salty. The salad was decent - I would choose another side next time. Shwarma Beef Nachos $17.95 - Delicious but also salty. They are a little pricier but give you plenty of meat on top of pita chips. This dish was a little too salty for my liking, but it was still yummy. Seating: Indoor seating is available! Customer Service: It was good! The lady who helped us was warm, friendly, and courteous! Overall, a great experience, and we would come back! ”

“ I've been seeing a lot of reviews of this place on the local Facebook group, we finally got to try it on Thanksgiving day. The food was delicious and it definitely hit our Mediterranean food craving for the day. We ordered the combo plate to try a little of everything and also an order falafels. They also have a pretty large sides selection For the plates. We will be back again to try the different items on the menu. ”

“ Was hanging out at home and looking for some good Mediterranean food. Enter Hummus labs...deliver available thru various vendors and really good Yelp! Reviews so yeah...lets see what the hype is all about.... Ordered delivery and found a variety of options from chicken shawarma to salmon to classic falafel plates...lots of good hummus options...even something new ( habanero hummus anyone?) Went ahead and ordered a variety of plates and off we went. Food came in and really good value for the money wuth hefty plates. Food was amazing! I ve had great Mediterranean options in the past and this ranked up there with really tasty varieties of options. Salmon was perfect and spiced right and not overcooked...really a good value for the money and lived well up to the hype! I ll be back for sure...well worth a go if you want good Mediterranean food... ”

“ I've seen this place on yelp a few times before but haven't been there until recently. There's also free parking right next to the restaurant on Mentor Ave. Its a small but cozy space and the workers there make you feel right at home with how attentive and accommodating they are. I tried the Beef Kafta Kabob, Chicken Shawarma Nachos, and Beef Shawarma Nachos from the 3 times I was here. The beef kafta was decent but it doesn't come anywhere near the level of deliciousness that the beef and chicken shawarma nachos are on. The meats are tender, the pita nachos are crispy, and the nacho dishes as a whole are well balanced. I'd be happy eating just the pita nachos because they're seasoned well. Another big plus is how generous their portions are, you can make two meals out of the nachos if you wanted to. The nachos alone make me want to come back already, highly recommend if you're looking for good food with great customer service! Beef Kafta Kabob - 7/10 Beef Shawarma Nachos - 8.5/10 Chicken Shawarma Nachos - 8.5/10 ”

“ Hummus Labs is a hidden gem for quality Mediterranean food in Pasadena! My gf and I finally made time to try this and we are definitely coming back. The inside of the restaurant is alright, which made me a bit skeptical at first. We ordered the beef shawarma nachos and the chicken shawarma platter. Wow. They are generous with portions and both plates were packed with flavor! The pita nachos were crunchy and absorbed the sauce from the toppings. The hummus and salad were fresh and paired well with the protein. The food was so good and priced well. We took the food to go, but the lady who took our order was kind and helpful to recommend the roasted tomato habanero hummus, which is their most popular hummus. Delicious Mediterranean food with generous portions, you will be satisfied with your food from Hummus Labs! ”