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Mall under construction along San Fernando Boulevard just west ofīurbank Boulevard. "īurbank's Zankou is being built from the ground up as part of a strip God willing, what all of Zankou's future stores will be based. "This is going to be the staple," said Dikran Iskenderian, a managerĪnd co-owner of Zankou's six restaurants. The new restaurant is scheduled to be open by November or DecemberĪnd will be the beginning of the chain's move toward more attractive The building will include the chain'sįirst patio seating, and a dome will grace its southeast corner. Glendale, is planning to break with its reputation for good foodīut bad ambience by opening a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant withĢ7,000 square feet in Burbank. The Southern California chain, owned by the Iskenderian family of Roasted chicken and tasty garlic spread they serve, but not so muchįor the nondescript, cafeteria-like decor. Zankou, known for chicken but not decor, hopes to draw in moreĬustomers with a stylish new restaurant in Burbank.īURBANK - Zankou Chicken restaurants are famous for the tender, Zankou Chicken is also mentioned in the Beck song, Debra. New York Times (Feb 23 2005) "The best chicken in town at any price: moist, juicy and fragrant." - L.A. Los Angelenos worship Zankou's Armenian chicken and its pungent garlic sauce.

Here are some worthy quotes about it.Ĭhicken chains have cult followings. They continue to use the same name and logo, as well as much of the same menu. The chain is now split into two different parts of the family, with the Hollywood and Montebello locations owned by one side, and the remainder owned by the other side. Zankou's legendary garlic sauce and exceptionally fast food still attract new customers every day. The restaurant was heavily crowded on opening day, and the immense success of that branch led him to open further Zankou Chicken restaurants in Van Nuys, Anaheim, and Pasadena. In 1992, Mardiros Iskenderian opened Zankou Chicken in Glendale. Centered in the heart of America's motion picture industry, Zankou attracted thousands of aspiring actors, writers, artists, and musicians. In 1984, Zankou opened its doors in Hollywood's Little Armenia at the corner of Sunset and Normandie. After serving Lebanon's diverse community for 20 years, Vartkes and his son Mardiros Iskenderian sold the business and moved to Los Angeles, California. The first Zankou Chicken opened in 1962 in the heart of Beirut, Lebanon by Vartkes Iskenderian and his family.