Zankou Chicken
Zankou Chicken is an Armenian-American rotisserie chicken institution that began in Lebanon and found its spiritual home in Southern California, where its Glendale and LA locations have achieved near-mythical status among locals and food writers alike. The whole rotisserie chicken — bronzed to a deep mahogany, juicy through to the bone, and seasoned with a proprietary spice blend developed over generations — is the undisputed star of the menu. But what elevates every plate is the house-made garlic paste: a pure white, intensely pungent toum whipped to a fluffy, almost creamy consistency that is unlike any garlic sauce you have encountered before. Plates come with warm pita, pickled turnips, and your choice of sides. Order the half chicken platter with extra garlic paste and thank yourself later.
