We went to Dama Grill, a Syrian-owned spot that serves Syrian-style shawarmas. I found it on TikTok, and since we love Syrian shawarma and it's close to our neighborhood, we figured we'd check it out. We ordered the Xanders Shawarma (chicken shawarma with spice sauce, creamy garlic sauce and crispy fries) and the Syrian-style beef shawarma. We also got chocolate pistachio baklava and a side of fries. The Xander shawarma was definitely the best thing we got. The chicken was super juicy and flavorful. I just wish it had pickles and that spicy sauce. It needed that extra kick. Still, I'd get it again for sure. The Syrian-style beef shawarma was kind of a letdown. It didn't have the same punch. Maybe there was less meat, or it just didn't have enough sauce or spice, but it felt dry and kind of bland. I couldn't really taste any marinade either, which was disappointing. The garlic sauce, tahini, and pomegranate molasses were all solid. The garlic sauce especially added a lot to both wraps. The fries were really crispy and well-seasoned. I'd have those again, no question. The chocolate pistachio baklava, though, was not it. It came out warm, which was nice, but there was barely any flavor. It was just syrupy and heavy, without any real sweetness or richness. I wouldn't get that again. Would I go back? Maybe, if I was already in the area. But I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Dama Grill - Xanders shawarma, Syrian style beef wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I tried this restaurant for the first time and was very disappointed. The shawarma had almost no flavor and was extremely oily. It wasn't enjoyable, and we couldn't even finish our meal. The restaurant itself looked poorly maintained, and the ambience was not inviting. Overall, the food and dining experience were disappointing, and I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

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Let's talk about bold flavors! Dama grill definitely brings it. Ordering is easy using a kiosk. We tried the chicken shawarma and Xander special with a side of fries. We ended up sitting outside to eat. The space does have tables inside and outside to eat, but these are limited and you may have to wait to dine in. Honestly this place is definitely worth the wait and tbh you probably will. The flavors and textures of the wraps were insane. The wraps had a nice crunch, and the proteins were marinated to perfection being both juicy and bursting with flavor. Fries and the pickled veggies also delivered on the flavors and textures. Things do run out and given how good these wrap are I'm not surprised. Would definitely recommend a visit. read more

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Dama Grill is as good as you've heard it is! And I say that knowing full well you've seen it all over social media. Both the Chicken Shawarma and Beef Shawarma are delicious but I actually prefer the chicken because it's cheaper and comes with their zesty garlic sauce. Their fries are crispy and well-seasoned too! This place doesn't have much ambiance inside, but it's nice to eat outside. Only fair warning is that because it's popular now, you should definitely expect a wait. They told us it would take 25-30 minutes and ended up being almost 45 minutes, which is what knocked it down to 4 stars for me. I'm down to wait, just be honest about it up front. read more

best shawerma in the los angeles area for sure and their prices are super reasonable. i highly reccomed getting the chicken shawerma w garlic sauce read more

Solid looking chicken shawarma wrap -- thin, lengthy and grilled well. The taste was pretty good, you could taste the freshness, but as much as I love different sauces, this one was a bit too saucy for me, which took away from tasting the chicken shawarma itself. All in all, still a valid shawarma wrap for sure. The spot is a hole-in-the-wall with some tables and outside patio, on a very busy segment of Venice blvd. The customer service was pretty good and there is some parking in the back. When in the area, worth a try. read more

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Oh boy......I am very pissed right now. I was so excited to try this place. It's been about 45 minutes and I've finally calmed down. I placed my order via kiosk. There are 4 people working there. An older gentleman in the back, cooking kabobs. Another gentleman making the shawarma. A guy that seems to be prepping and expediting and the lady in the front. I'm painting a picture...stay with me. After placing my order I stood at the door which is an elevated position, watching all the magic happen in the kitchen. The lady at the front was getting the orders together, bagging them up and getting customers out. It is now 12:15pm. They opened at 12pm and there's 13 people waiting to order or have ordered. It's busy. As the lady at the front is getting orders together, one of the shawarma wraps fall out of the bag, onto the floor. She reaches to pick it up. She tells the prepper guy that she needs a new one because it fell on the floor and hands it to him. He then takes it to the back to put it down. At this point I'm wondering why she and/or the guy just didn't throw it away. That was my first thought. It should've been a reflex to toss it.out. I'm still standing by the door watching all of this happen. The prepper guy is now back at his station for a few then proceeds to go back to the area with the warp that fell on the floor is sitting. He unwrapped it, dusted it off and re-wrapped it. I'm watching this happen live in 4K. He grabbed it, carried it to his station, went to the griddle where there were wraps cooking and counted them and then back to his station. He then put it in the bag and placed it on the front counter and told the lady that it was with order 6. Guess what......I'M ORDER 6. I'm in absolute disbelief right now. In the same amount of time it to him to fake like he was making another one, he could have made another one. I always knew that some restaurants did this type of thing, but I've never seen it in real life. As the lady packs my bag and put the dropped item in there she says "number 6". I beeline to counter and tell her to give me bag. I look at it and show here that this is the one she dropped. She said no...he made another one. I said no he didn't I watched him. That's the same one. She asks if I wanted them to make me another. I said no.....don't worry about and walked out. I was so angry I just left. I didn't even think to ask for my money back, I was that mad. On the way home I saw a homeless guy and gave the bag to him. That was a $45 plus tip order down the drain. If you choose to eat here, it's on you....I'm not telling you not to but keep an eye on the people that work there. This should deserve a call to the health department. If I felt like it would do any good, I would. EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK. 12/30/25 read more

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Never waited so long for a 2 item takeout order to be fulfilled.- never. Even after checking with the order preparer and him asking back three times about my order number and eventually my name as well, all orders before and after mine were still being fulfilled while I kept waiting. Customers order off of an order kiosk so the process should be seamless. I feel Bally asked for my money back which the preparer ignored. And I still waited another 7-10 minutes after that - a rot of approximately 30 minutes. The chicken was fine. But the kabees (pickled vegetables) tasted like teenage cologne had been sprayed on it. I recall trying Dama a few months after they opened and found the chicken kabab to be dry so I was hesitant to try them again. Again - the chicken was fine. But between the kabees having a strange cologne/deodorant taste and the extreme subpar service, I can't ever see returning. read more

We were in the area and stopped by and picked up a chicken shawarma with fries. It was incredible to say the least! The shawarma was perfectly crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be back for more read more

Dama Grill in Culver City is hands down one of my favorite shawarma spots. The chicken shawarma is always juicy, perfectly seasoned, and has that slight char that makes it next level. The fries are crispy, the sauces hit every time, and the portions are solid. What really makes it though is the staff -- super friendly, welcoming, and consistent. You can tell they take pride in the food and service. It's the kind of spot you keep coming back to because you know it's going to be good every time. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Dama Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dama has their own unique take on kebabs and wraps. The flavor is fantastic throughout - it's not too heavy - and the meat cooked perfectly. Highly recommend for a lunch stop or quick bite when in the area. read more

Wow. Saw an ad for this place on IG and decided to switch up my Friday lunch. And HOLY! Extremely happy I did. I got the chicken Shawarma wrap combo. The flavor is really, really delicious. They finish the wrap on the grill and you taste the char, works amazing with rest of flavors. Super juicy, smoky, hot chicken with pickles and garlic sauce , plus a Pom molasses drizzle. Everything tasted amazing. O! Don't forget EXTRA garlic sauce. It's better than Cava's, super creamy and packs a flavor punch. Only reason this isn't 5 is because the restaurant space is horrible. 3 measly tables, run down look to it, staff somewhat attentive, but not really. It's self order kiosks. Food makes up for it. Will be back. read more

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First thing I noticed was a long line out the door when I arrived. So you gotta think...the food must be good. I got the chicken shawarma combo. While waiting, I took a bunch of pics of the place. 45 minutes later, it was ready for to go. After a few bites, I thought to myself...You know what? It was good! So good, I forgot to take pics of the food. read more

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My boyfriend introduced me to this place and it's become an addiction for the both of us. We try to get it at least once a week. We always order the Xander wraps and they are SOOO freakin GOOD. The chicken is always well seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the garlic sauce!!! MAN that's the best part! We have tried to find a similar sauce to use at home with no luck, it's the best garlic sauce ever. The only negative thing I have to say is they never seem to have the baklava available when we go which sucks because I love baklava. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for something delicious to eat! read more

Food always good and very flavorful the owner and team are some of the nicest people I've met always treat me like family and that goes along way! Outside patio and inside seating parking in back if there Is non in front read more

This place is all Instagram hype and nothing else. The restaurant smelled like urine, the patio reeked of charcoal smoke from the hookah lounge next door, and we had to clean our own table before sitting down. Meanwhile, there were 5 or 6 employees standing behind the counter laughing and chatting while customers were left trying to figure out how to place their own orders on the tablet and clean their own tables. We ordered 3 sandwiches and only got 2. After waiting 20 minutes for the missing sandwich, I asked to cancel it since everyone was already done eating. Instead of apologizing, the staff started lecturing us and asking if we owned a restaurant because they don't apparently bring the whole order together, which makes no sense. You don't halfa$$ an order when you're serving sandwiches... argued about refund and refused to process it Yes, mistakes happen. But when customers are doing the cleaning, teaching themselves how to order, and still not getting their food, that's not a mistake--it's terrible management. Poor cleanliness, awful service, and zero accountability. Avoid this place. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon around 1:45 pm. There wasn't a line when I ordered but a few people waiting for food. There's an iPad inside and you place your order on there. Staff was super friendly and helped answered my questions! There are tables inside and outside but we opted to sit outside in the shade since we brought our dog. Overall the food was very good and I can't wait to come back! read more

Dama Grill - Chicken Wrap Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everyone raving about Miya Miya but standing in a 3 hour line should assess their time. This is identical and faster and cheaper. It takes out well too. Its rough and tumble like an NYC Bodega, and that definitely adds to the flavor. 10/10. Go read more

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It was all really good. We got the chicken and loved the garlic sauce that went with it. Fries were yum. I seen some complaints of waiting but we didn't wait long for our food maybe 10 min if that. I'd come back. read more

Dama Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food here is absolutely delicious! Service is wonderful, they are so friendly and welcoming. The lines are consistent, but they move quickly. The food was fresh and prepared perfectly. We ordered a variety of their wraps and enjoyed all of them. They have indoor as well as outdoor seating And a parking lot on the backside of the restaurant. Highly recommended if you are looking for authentic and flavorful Middle Eastern food in the area! read more

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really good food took me back to dubai! i'll definitely drive from oc back to la again

I got a simple order of hummus with lavash, and fries. All very tasty, but my hummus sat there for like 20 minutes before the fries came out and several people who ordered after me got their food. So the lavash was mostly cold by the time I got it. That said, I will still eat there again. The food was otherwise fire. read more

The chicken plate was the best. The chicken was so moist and tender. It came with crispy fries, garlic, hummus and tortilla. TYE chicken shawarma was also good to eat. I originally was going to get the beef version but I saw so many people placing orders for the chicken plate I figured that was the favorite for the masses so I ordered it and I wasn't disappointed at all. They need multiple kiosks to order from because they only had one everyone stood in line for. This place was had a line constantly out the door and most to the good to go because of the limited seating inside and out. It's not a place for large groups to congregate at but if your party is no more than four people then there is seating. There is a separate area to get your bottled drinks. Parking is a combination of street or shared business parking in the rear which is hit or miss. Definitely come out and check this place out. read more

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I can't stop thinking about the chicken shawarma. 1. Sometimes you don't know you want something until you've had it and that is me with Dama Grill's chicken shawarma wrap. I've always like chicken shawarma but the way they wrap and grill their shawarma wrap is exactly what I was looking for. 2. The wrap is thinner and longer, making it great for holding and biting because when wrapped in a pita or something similar, fillings tend to fall out and it's harder to eat. 3. We tried the chicken and beef shawarma and prefer the chicken. The marinade is tasty, chicken is juicy, and when paired with the garlic sauce and pomegranate molasses, omg flavor explosion! These two sauces are addictive and the employees were so kind and gave me extra sauces too. 4. My only wish was that both shawarma wraps had been hotter when we got them. I think they would've been even more enjoyable if the temperature had been right. 5. They have indoor and outdoor dining options. There's also a parking lot in the back which is a huge plus. read more

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The food here is really good. They have a simple menu. I got the beef wrap and it was so flavorful. The fries are also incredible. So deliciously crispy. When you dine in be prepared for a wait depending on the day. They have to grill the wraps so it takes a bit. read more

I came here for the first time. Was in the neighborhood. The place is small inside but the do have seating inside and out. Once you enter you have to place your order on the pad. Theres a server that helps if needed. The food was delicious I ordered the chicken plate. It came with grilled chicken skewers with spicy bread , French fries , grilled onions and tomatoes with creamy humus. They did a great job with this meal. The chicken was well cooked and seasoned. The onions were so delicious. Great job. I will be back. read more

Dama Grill - Chicken Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went to Dama Grill in Culver City -- such a long drive from Granada Hills -- because I kept seeing their ads all over Instagram and it looked so delicious. We got there about 45 minutes before closing, and the place was poppin'. The line was long, every seat was taken, and it was definitely a busy night. There were quite a few people behind the counter (at least five that I could see), but no one really greeted anyone or made much effort to welcome guests, which made the atmosphere feel a bit hectic. It took us around 15+ minutes to order and another 30+ minutes to actually get our food. The owner (or maybe manager) was kind, he noticed we were sitting around for a while and offered to check on our order, otherwise, nobody else was quite talkative behind the counter. By the time we were eating, the restaurant had already closed. Sadly, they were out of the chicken shawarma -- the main reason we came. We ended up ordering the chicken kabob wrap, beef shawarma wrap, and falafel. The sauces were all tasty, and even though I'm not a huge falafel person, theirs was flavorful and perfectly cooked (just a little heavy on the garlic). The wraps were okay -- the meats were tender but drenched in sauce, so it was hard to taste much else. read more

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We tried Dama Grill's Chicken Shawarmas after seeing them go viral on TikTok, and let me tell you... they did not disappoint. The pomegranate molasses on top was next-level and honestly might be the best thing we've ever had on a shawarma. Every bite was packed with flavor, and we're already planning a trip back to LA just to have it again. The only downside was the wait time, but given that they were extremely busy, it's not a huge deal. A total must-try if you're in the area! read more

Dama Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food. Chicken shawarma was so juicy. I loved the falafel bites as well. I generally find falafel too dry but this was so fluffy in the inside and crispy on the outside. read more

There's a lot of good and some bad experiences from my visit here, but I'd like to give the benefit of the doubt (for my first visit) and rate this based on the food I ate. Let's start with the good: the food itself is fantastic - we had the chicken shawarma wrap, beef shawarma wrap, and another beef wrap (I think the kafta). All were really good and everything is halal. The toum (garlic sauce) has a very modern, smooth creamy texture and is not that strong. I prefer a thicker and more concentrated toum but to each their own. I will definitely be back to try this again Now the bad - the crew were severely understaffed for a sunday afternoon rush. It took really long to get our order and even then we were missing one thing which took them almost an hour to get us. I had to stand waiting for it since there's no proper system to notify you when your order is ready while the rest of my party sat and ate their food. They need better coordination or more staff in the kitchen. All our orders were also missing the dollop of pomegranate molasses on top but maybe they were just too busy to keep track of that. The parking situation is a little tight - there's a small lot and (some) street parking along the main road and the inside street. There were a lot of people with dogs, both inside and outside which I don't think is too sanitary especially considering how small the inside area is. Bathroom needs some serious TLC too. I will be visiting again and updating my review based on the overall experience next time, hope things are better! read more

The absolute best chicken kebab I've had in a long time. My #1 spot and I will be making my way back as soon as I can. Tip: go for the 12 inch full shawarma wrap or the chicken kebab (sandwich or with rice). The smaller 6in half wraps are not as crispy as the full 12. Check my photos to see what I'm talking about. read more

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Okay but this shawarma?? Next level. Perfectly grilled, juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavor in every bite. And honestly, it's not just the food that keeps me coming back, the owner is genuinely the sweetest every single time. Always welcoming, kind, and makes the whole experience feel special. You can taste the care in the food and feel it in the service. 10/10, always. read more

Dama Grill - Chicken shawarma combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The chicken shwarma and chicken kabab wraps were both great. They were well toasted, generously packed with chicken and I really loved dipping it in the garlic sauce....cant skip the garlic sauce. I was a little upset that on the app they didn't have beef shwarma as an option (it was a weekend and they had it when I walked in), they definitely need to do a better job of making sure customers don't miss out on that just because they are putting the order in online. It's a small place so they staff their kitchen well but even with that being the case, it's hard for those guys working there to keep up with the pace of orders coming in. The food tastes great but the ownership should reconsider how they might be able to expand to a bigger/better space to better serve their customers. read more

Dama Grill has been on my list of restaurants to try and my boyfriend and I finally took a trip down here on a Saturday afternoon. There isn't any designated parking so it can be a nuisance. We parked across the street in a neighborhood street. The restaurant is small with limited tables inside and outside, I hurried to find an open table after we ordered our food. The restaurant is quite small and it's more of a quick eat and go rather than a stay and chat. My only complaint is the annoyance flies were while we were seated at our table. There are two kiosks to order food from, we waited about 5-10 minutes to order our food. My boyfriend ordered a Chicken Shawarma Wrap and I ordered a Kebab Chicken Plate. This place was a bit pricey, the total came out to about $50 after tips. We ordered extra garlic sauce, hot sauce, and pickles for 50 cents each. Also, my boyfriend made it a point to order the Pomegranate Sauce, confusing to me, but he told that it's "a thing". They called out our name after 20 minutes of waiting. The Kebab Chicken Plate I ordered came with 5 thick pieces of chicken breast chopped onions and parsley, fries, pickles, charred onion and tomatoes, hummus, AND two pitas! One pita was underneath the chicken, smothered in the drippings from the chicken and one was dry that came on top of the meal. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of the plate! The chicken was juicy, seasoned well, and had great char flavor. My boyfriend ordered the Chicken Shawarma and don't let the "slim" size fool you, he was full after downing it with the size of fries! The chicken in the shawarma is thin shavings of chicken breast, the flavor was much smokier than my kebab chicken. The smokiness was distinct and added depth to the flavor of the chicken, so tasty! There's garlic sauce in the shawarma that added moisture to the wrap. My boyfriend gave me a bite of his shawarma and he insisted that I dip it in the pomegranate sauce. The sauce is similar to a balsamic glaze with an added pomegranate flavor. The sweet vinegar flavor really complements the shawarma. Addicting! The fries were fried well and had really delicious seasoning. It tasted like Cajun spices to me or some type of mixed seasoning. I try to stay away from fries-- but they were so good I had quite a few. Dama Grill deserves 5 stars but I took a stat off because of the difficult parking situation and the fact that we had to swat off flies continuously while we ate!! read more

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Very yummy! I tied the falafel (6 single), chicken shawarma, and the beef weekend special plate. GET THE CHICKEN SHAWARMA! It takes about 20 mins to prepare if it's busy (which it seems like it normally is). I'd also get the falafel since it comes out sooner. There's limited seating so I'd recommend takeout. read more

Dama Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their beef kofta and chicken sharma is so good! My personal favorite is their chicken sharma with their garlic sauce. Their fries are super crunchy and well done which I enjoyed as well. There's a parking lot in the back as well as some street parking on Venice. We came on a Monday night and there wasn't too big of a line, but it services was non stop all night. read more

Dama Grill - Beef Kofta Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've heard that this place gets super packed and was anticipating an hour long wait but we went for dinner on a Thursday night around 7 and waited maybe 15-30 minutes between ordering and getting our food, so overall not bad at all! They also have a small parking lot in the back which was nice and the restaurant's patio where we ate was a nice place to spend the evening. My friends and I got the chicken shawarma combos and the beef shawarma combos and while both dishes were amazing, I think we all loved the chicken just a little bit more. Definitely worth the hype! read more

Saw on social how popular this spot is. I went during off hours so was hoping wouldn't have to wait too long and was really into trying a Syrian style meat wrap. It's a sort of bleak atmosphere but that would never deter me or affect my opinion of the food. Ordered at the touchscreen inside. It was a very long wait for the food. I don't like paying more for pickup through the food apps, I don't typically support those companies. Not sure you can currently order via Toast which charges the same as in store orders. Toast wasn't taking orders for Dama when I looked at it. It's a very small kitchen area and they are busy (although not when I was there!! but still a very long wait) so I understand the general timing issue. Always be prepared to wait I guess. I ordered a chicken wrap with tahini on the side. The cook didn't put any garlic sauce on my wrap, super disappointing. It's a very small wrap. See photo next to small water bottle for reference. With tip I paid over $14. Maybe the large wrap is a better deal. The meat itself was very good, moist and tasty. I may go back at some point to try other items. read more

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Delicous shawarma spot. We tried the chicken shawarma wrap with garlic sauce and pomegranate molasses and it was fire. Only thing is service is slow, we ordered in store and it took 30-35 min for our 2 wraps with fries to be ready. Not sure if this is normal. We went ~20 min after opening and there was only a few people ahead of us. Small space with a few tables indoors and outdoors for sit down. Would definitely come again but probably pre-order on ubereats etc for pick up. read more

Dama Grill - Chicken Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After seeing all the amazing videos on instagram and hype I immediately ordered on door dash. I ordered the chicken shawarma which looked nothing like the crispy grilled yummy looking photos!!?? It was not as big and the tortilla was cold and barely grilled. Very disappointed...... :( read more

Dama Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California