Sako's Mediterranean Cuisine (CLOSED)

Sako’s originated in Granada Hills but moved behind Reseda's Venetian Palace banquet hall in 2002. John and Ani Panosian took over the restaurant in 2006 and retained the name of the original owner, who continued to make doner kebab using his recipes. The classic Turkish dish at Sako's features seasoned beef sirloin stacked on a spit and blistered at the edges. The meat is shaved and forms the basis of Sako’s Special (aka Iskender) ($16.50), which is plated on pita and topped with spicy tomato sauce in the middle of a moat crafted from tangy yogurt. Order rice to help soak up the delectable sauce.