Our History
A modern California love letter to Palestinian flavors
From Pearl to Plate
Lulu’s Little Kitchen is a Palestinian Californian restaurant rooted in care, sourcing, and intention.
For years, Lulu has been known for thoughtful cooking, high-quality ingredients, and food that reflects both heritage and place. While the way we serve our food has evolved, what goes into it has not.
Food Grounded in Tradition, Shaped by California
Every bowl, wrap, and salad is prepared with the same standards we’ve always held — carefully sourced ingredients, balanced flavors, and techniques grounded in Palestinian cooking, shaped by California’s seasons.
A Table for Community
Lulu’s Little Kitchen was created to make this food more accessible for everyday life. Less ceremony. More ease. The same attention to detail.
We believe good food doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful. It needs to be made with care, served with intention, and shared generously.
This is the food we love to cook — just served a little differently.
-Chef Mona Leena
Chef Mona Leena Michael
Chef Mona began her Bay Area career at Jardiniere and went on to roles at Roka Akor, Serpentine, and Dyafa. Growing up in a multi-generational Palestinian household, she combines traditional techniques with French culinary training, creating dishes that blend Palestinian heritage with California flavors, honoring both cultures in every plate.
