BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
Open Sesame
5215 E 2nd S, Long Beach, CA 90803
ph: 562.621.1698
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Years Won: 2016, 2017, 2019 (Best)
Ali Kobeissi (owner) remembers being told back in 1999, “We didn’t realize what Belmont Shore was missing until Open Sesame arrived!” That’s when the Shore and Long Beach were introduced to authentic Lebanese food, made from recipes Ali grew up learning. The love and passion for keeping it authentic is still very much part of the day-to-day operation, when “made from scratch” was and always will be Open Sesame’s way!
This summer Open Sesame celebrates 20 years in business and Ali would like to express his sincere gratitude to his loyal regulars, the local community and all of his amazing staff for their loyalty and support, that has allowed Open Sesame to expand four times on the same block and to open a location on Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles. It has been a true honor to be embraced by the community and to have made so many genuine friends and connections over the past 20 years.