Laya is the latest concept from Sunset Entertainment Group (SEG), pioneers of the Hollywood social scene, responsible for some of LA’s most noteworthy nightclubs of the past three decades, including the Sunset Room, Lure, White Lotus, Le Jardin, Green Door, La Mesa Lounge and more..Laya transports diners to an open-air market, filling the space with earthy, natural materials and handcrafted accents. Top Chef Middle East & North Africa winner, Charbel Hayek brings Middle Eastern cuisine with a California influence to the heart of Hollywood.
Maydan is a culinary oasis in Los Angeles, inspired by the vibrant marketplaces of the Middle East and North Africa. This location and its Michelin-starred sister restaurant in DC are where Chef Rose Previte showcases her passion for Middle Eastern cuisine.When you enter our town square — our “Maydān”— we want you to feel a sense of wonder. Forget what you know, and we’ll be there with you for every bite! Let us guide you through the square to a table full of dishes. Spreads, salads, condiments, grilled vegetables, meats, and seafood coming together in unison.See you in our Maydān soon!Our Tawle tasting menu is available for all reservations and walk-ins! Tour of Fire dining experience at Maydan is truly the best way to eat here.
Named as one of the 99 Essential Restaurants by Jonathan Gold in LA Weekly. As seen on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Los Angeles Explores (publication), featured on the UFC 311 Morning Weigh-In Show, just to name a few. A culinary staple since 1982. Showcasing a mix of homestyle Lebanese, Armenian and Middle Eastern cuisine. All our dishes are prepared from scratch with only the freshest, high quality ingredients. Our recipes have been in our family for decades.