Cafe Lili

Don’t be fooled by this restaurant’s nondescript location in a strip mall; inside, a dazzling assortment of Lebanese dishes awaits. Guy described owner Lili Bejiani’s food as “from the heart,” with her love for Lebanese cuisine shining through in dishes such as the kibbie balls. These fried bites feature a flavorful onion-and-meat filling seasoned with cloves, cinnamon and other spices. Also try the chicken kebabs, which are drenched in a simple garlic marinade before being grilled, then paired with vermicelli rice, homemade garlic sauce, hummus and pita.

(via Food Network)