Hookah Lounges/Restaurants
Little Arabia is known for its popular hookah lounges. More than a dozen businesses that serve hookah and/or sells hookah supplies exist in the district. Popular hookah lounges include Hidden Cafe, Fusion Ultra Lounge, Dream Cafe. Restaurants that serve hookah include Nubia Cafe, Al-Waha BBQ, Andaluz, Nara Bistro, Pita Paradise, and others.
Anaheim made national news in 2005 when the city banned belly dancing in Little Arabia's hookah bars.
In its annual "Best of OC" awards, the OC Weekly awarded Olive Tree Restaurant, located on Brookhurst St. and Orange, the 2011 Best Middle Eastern Restaurant award. The restaurant is known for its "daily special" dishes. Each day, one or two specials, such as "Maqluba", "Sayadeia" (marinated, grilled whole fish), and "Kabsa".
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