whenever i have a stop in charlotte La Shish Kabob is hands down one of my favorite spots in Charlotte. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The kabobs are perfectly seasoned and cooked, the rice is amazing, and the portions are generous enough that you definitely won't leave hungry. The lentil soup and garlic sauce are must-tries. Service is friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has that comforting, no-frills vibe where the food speaks for itself. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, it always hits the spot. If you're craving authentic, satisfying Mediterranean food, this place is a gem. Highly recommend. read more

Visited this place recently and had a really warm welcome, starting right from the tea they served when we sat down. They have a huge menu with plenty of options, and everything we tried tasted great. It's primarily a restaurant, but you can also buy packed food items which is a nice bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed the food here. They served generous portions of babaganoush and hummus -- both were delicious. They also gave us complimentary lentil soup, and it was surprisingly good. For entrees, we ordered the lamb shank, which was juicy, tender, and absolutely amazing. The adana kabab was top notch with incredible flavor. The chicken shawarma and chicken kabab could have been a bit more tender, but still enjoyable overall. They also have a large selection of desserts on the menu, so definitely save some room if you can. Overall, we had a great experience at La Shish Kabob -- warm hospitality, big portions, and flavorful food. Would definitely go back! read more

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It's alright, I've gone in for mansaf before and it was watered down, I asked them about this and they said "it's how they cook it"...I'm sure their other food is fine but I was not happy with that particular meal. Place is "rustic"..and has an old school hole in the wall type of ambiance. read more

The customer service was great. I was greeted, seated and placed my order. My food came out rather quickly. I ordered something to go and it was also done within minutes. read more

La Shish Kabob - Shawarma Meal - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We went in on a Sunday and it was very busy! The restaurant was very inviting and the staff answered all of my questions. There is plenty space to dine in and I noticed several families dining in. The food was made to order but came out fairly quickly! It was hot, fresh and tasty! I enjoyed the pastries also they were fresh and just the right amount of sweetness. Give La Shish Kabob a try! read more

This is an order at the counter sit wherever kind of casual restaurant and the lively environment really exemplified how solid this restaurant is for lots of middle eastern people in charlotte. To start, The service was quick and the workers were very kind. I ordered the hummus and pita bread which comes served warm and the hummus is creamy and flavorful with a side of spicy green pepper and mayo which all complimented each other very well. I ordered the half chicken with yellow rice and while the flavor was unique and the rice was wonderful, the chicken was admittedly dry, which was a let down. The lentil soup on the side was creamy and had great flavor. On the flip side, my dad ordered the Greek salad with chicken kebab on top and that chicken was phenomenal with a great char and was super moist- I'll be sure to order this if I want chicken from here again. The salad was a very generous portion and came with loads of chicken, pickles, tomato, feta, olives, and the dressing was simple but paired perfectly- it was basically lemon juice and herbs. I also ordered the coconut-like cake (?) that they had on a side counter by the register where you can take as many slices as you want but I just took a pre portioned serving of 4 pieces. It was a mildly crumbly cake but it was incredibly moist with what I presume is a sweet syrup and coconut flakes on top. It was a great way to finish the meal. Overall, great food and would love to come back and try more menu items read more

Great tasty food and friendly faces as usual. They are expanding into the space next door to sell their baked goods and desserts read more

La Shish Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

La Shish is like the neighborhood staple of delish food. We have been coming here over and over, different days of the week, different times of the day and the consistency is the key to their success. Their atmosphere is simple, laidback so you can focus on the food. You order on the counter and they bring it back to your table. Their seasoning is on point and makes every bite a special one. They offer yogurt drinks and different juices sodas for you to try. We attended their special all you can eat buffet offered during Hamadan Festival and that was amazing as we had the opportunity to try all their menu and even different dishes all at once. I wish they would offer that more often. In the meantime I'll go back to try their dishes one at a time! read more

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Best baklava I've ever ate, I travel for work and I've ate a lot of it but this one is top tier. On top of that the staff was very friendly, will definitely recommend to anyone in the charlotte area read more

La Shish Kabob - pistachio baklava - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'll update my last review, they havn't tried to hustle me in a while. I have learned to be very specific in my ordering if calling it in. They are pretty quick with the to go food too though, so it's normally easier just to order there. I did read in another review that they substituted chicken for a cornish game hen they run out. I believe it, especially after hearing about all the drama on the news and the PPP loan fraud stuff. They have gone up in pricing on a lot things, but that's just how the world goes these days. It's kind of cheesy/cheap looking how they just covered up the old prices with the new ones on the big menu board above the kitchen, but I guess I get it. Most things are still a relatively good deal, just more of an FYI if you havn't been there in a while. You can still get a gyro, burger, cheesesteak, and some other stuff around $10-12. And most of the other dishes are under or around $20. read more

We just found a new favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in Charlotte: La Shish Kebab, tucked away south of the University area in East Central Charlotte. We shared the Vegetarian Combo Sampler and the #21 New York-Style Shawarma Meal--a generous plate of tender chicken over seasoned rice, topped with fresh lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and more flavorful goodness. The sampler plate featured some of the best falafel I've ever had--crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside--alongside delicious grape leaf rolls, creamy hummus, and smooth baba ghanoush. The pita bread was warm and tasty, though a bit thinner and less fresh than I'm used to. I also tried a Barbican malt beverage--a non-alcoholic drink originally from the UK and now hugely popular across the Middle East. I went with the peach flavor, which was refreshingly sweet and lightly fizzy. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we're already looking forward to going back. We've heard great things about their Ramadan buffet, which sounds like a must-try next time. read more

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Enjoyed a nice lunch here at La Shish Kabob. Plenty of seating as the restaurant is quite spacious. Service was friendly & helpful and it was easy to navigate the menu. Loved my chicken kabob platter with rice; the salad that accompanied was delicious & refreshing! Chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was delish. The hummus platter was plentiful enough for two and we were thrilled to have leftovers. Staff was so nice bringing us all little containers so we could take every morsel home and they even gave us extra pita; so accommodating! Thank you so much for a great meal! read more

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I love this place, as I came back from dropping my daughter at the airport I decided to stop by to pick up dinner. I hadn't gotten to go orders before, and the flavor is as delicious. I ordered their lentil soup which is by far the most delicious lentil soup I've ever eaten; they make it different than the traditional way it's blended instead and they serve it with their homemade mayo sauce and a green chillli pepper sauce which are both very tasty. I also ordered the shawarma meal which is their chicken wrap and comes with fries, pickles on the side and mayo. On too of that I ordered the Kibe which is stuffed with ground beef and it's one of my favorite dishes "appetizers " they have. Their service was fast and friendly as usual and the ambiance is the same, it's a dinner feel. read more

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Wonderful food! Lamb, rice, desert, grape leaves, baqlava... everything was great. We loved it all.

The young woman who's always at the counter is always so friendly and accommodating and willing to explain what something is if need be. I got the vegetarian combo even though I'm not a vegetarian. It had baba ghanoush, hummus, falafel a little lettuce and tomato and pita bread. The food is absolutely delicious. I decided to stay and eat. The music is rather welcoming as is the decor. I have tried many things here like the Shawarma, the chicken kebabs and the tomato cucumber salad. All are absolutely delicious and you get plenty to eat. I decided to try Shahi Kulfi ice cream popsicle. I got the almond. Over the top delicious! So creamy with bits of almonds. With the ice cream and a water, the total came to 20 bucks so worth every cent. read more

La Shish Kabob - Decadent creamy almond ice cream popsicle. Yum! They have vanilla too. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped by again today, I don't know how this isn't talked about more! They're always consistent. Food is fresh. This time I did the lamb over rice New York style and grape leaves. Amazing. Some of the best grape leaves I've ever had. Sweet people working inside. Always good portions. Can't rave enough about the place. read more

The most tender chicken I've ever had. The service is always on point and they treat you with such tender hospitality. Flavors and vibes immaculate. read more

Food was great, just a little pricier than desired. A number of menu options are about 2x what they were a few years ago. Also be aware when ordering the Cornish hen that if they're out they'll just give you chicken without notifying you about the substitution. read more

La Shish Kabob - Menu price update - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Fantastic shawarma. Kabob was mediocre, a bit dry but good. The yellow rice on the other hand was horrendous, dry and tasted almost soapy. Sat in restaurant for about an hour before being kicked out by the owner. How did I know this was the owner? His face was plastered MASSIVELY across the front, outside wall. He said there was a reservation later and that they booked out the whole restaurant, l assumed for Iftar. However, we were the ONLY people asked to leave. Funnily enough, we knew the two other groups there, only one group being Muslim, likely there for Iftar. The other group was NOT, yet the owner allowed for them to stay. We spent over $60 dollars here, the prices being quite cheap, however I am not satisfied with the attitude of the owner. When we initially sat down in the restaurant, we were not informed of this reservation, only that the kitchen was to close at 6:30, no mention of having to leave the restaurant at a certain time. All employees seem stressed and fatigued, likely from the stingy, grumpy, old man who owns this place. Would only recommend the Shawarma here as it is impossible to find in Charlotte mostly. Even then, I have had better Shawarma read more

My family took me here for my birthday and I had a very good time. The vibe was very nice, service was great, and the food was really good. The woman at the front was very nice to us even though we took a long time to order and the waiter was very hospitable too. I got three different entrees and desert. I went a little late at night but In the back they had what looked like a buffet which I will definitely be going back to try. 10/10 read more

La Shish Kabob - Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Gyro Lamb with Rice, Lentil Soup, Greek Salad, Hummus and Shawarma, Sambusak Grilled Lamb Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

First and foremost, the young lady who rang us up was a gem. She was friendly and helped us make choices, all of which we were happy with. The gyro was the best of the savory food. Then the two desserts - can't remember names, but one was like baklava but with a different filling, and the other had coconut in it. Both were great. Place itself is casual, seems they operate as a quasi market as well. Look forward to being back! read more

Food is phenomenal, staff is super nice. Inside is clean and the music is great. :) a little pricey, but that's life nowadays. I'm a new regular here from now on! read more

Food was very good Services was very good Ambiance was fine as well. Over all was a nice place to eat. read more

The food was delicious, first time eating at La shish and didn't got disappointed the service was the best, they get really busy on Friday's everything was clean. read more

La Shish Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place has such great reviews and I really don't understand why, to be honest. It's upsetting because those reviews definitely enticed me to give this place a shot. La Shish Kabob was somewhat busy when I arrived -- several people in line. The decor is nothing fancy. A few tables, grub behind the glass...you know the deal. The food looked promising. So I ordered the lamb with yellow rice which came with some pita too. Utterly bland. Utterly disappointing--shockingly so. Everything. Even the pita. Maybe I'm used to the kebab spots in NY or something but this was really surprising given the reviews on here. I don't know what to tell ya. I won't bother trying this place again and I wish God speed to anyone who does. read more

Food was okay, maybe just what I had that day. Seems to be a popular location for food its a selfservice location where you order at the register and the food is taken to you at the table. Staff is nice and friendly, they might want to consider some additional service to ensure sitting area is cleaner. Probably a more take-out location. read more

Excellent Mediterranean food, I've had orders catered from this restaurant for large parties and gone there for lunch. You'll never be disappointed with the mix grill kebabs! The hummus is smooth and freshly made. read more

Why haven't I been here sooner. Authentic Middle Eastern dishes. I had the shawarma over rice with a salad and lentil soup. Delicious. The order came back quick. Nice spot with a friendly vibe. read more

La Shish Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love the falafel!! Oh, and love the chicken shawarma. Highly recommend! Right around the corner in East Charlotte...totally easy and delicious read more

I decided to check out the Ramadan buffet they have during the month of Ramadan. This is quite the buffet, and it is laid out differently than most of the buffets you can visit. This buffet is so popular that it is best to make a reservation. Though there are plenty of tables, this place gets filled up for the buffet. The buffet does not start until 7 PM, and I recommend getting there a little early. Once the dinner is served, everyone gets in a single line to be serve a plate full of perfectly cooked lamb and white rice and/or chicken with yellow rice. Then, there are around fifty other items to choose from on the steam and cold tables. The servers were all very friendly and attentive. (and cute!) I came for the lamb, and I was a happy camper. I do not think I had ever eaten as much lamb as I did last night. It was very good, and the chicken quarter was nice, too. The lentil soup was so good that I had three servings! Before this month is over, I think I will be going there again. Sorry, I did not take any pictures this time, but I will my next visit. read more

Tad bit expensive but it was worth it. The atmosphere is definitely unlike I've ever seen. Charlotte restaurants surely delivers when it comes to creating a vibe read more

I love their chicken shawarma plate. It was so filling and the price was affordable. I was able to share some with my children and we all were full afterwards. The food is well seasoned and their white sauce is the bomb. I always order through door dash. So I haven't been able to experience the customer service inside but they give you a nice amount of sauces in the bag. I look forward to my next meal soon! read more

La Shish Kabob - Chicken Shawerma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Constantly closing before the listed hours and on random days. Very inconsistent and irritating when you drive to the restaurant only to find they have closed early AGAIN. read more

Drove over an hour to dine for a special occasion and our evening was ruined by the horrible food. Food arrived cold. Chicken and beef kabobs were so dry and burnt we couldn't even chew or swallow it. Had to keep washing it down with water. Especially the kafta kabab - it was SO BURNT. Incinerated. Like charcoal. The "yogurt" side was so watered down, it didn't even taste like anything. Just cucumbers swimming in white colored water. The rice was mushy and puffy - tasted like microwaved instant rice in a bag. The baklava was so soggy, not fresh at all. Hardly any pistachio and a strange rubbery texture. And the prices are high - we paid $150 to feed 4 people (entree, drink, dessert, nothing else). Staff was nice but food was absolutely horrible. read more

La Shish Kabob - Burnt kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This was the most flavorless middle eastern food I have ever had. The chicken lacked salt. The garlic sauce was even bland. The baklava was soggy and flavorless. The falafel was greasy. I would save the time and energy and go somewhere else. read more

Underwhelming and lacks flavor. The "tzatziki" sauce or whatever this white sauce is, is bland. The pitas are nothing special. read more

La Shish Kabob - Lamb gyro - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We do a good bit of takeout so packing off the food is important to us and they did a fantastic job. I love Mediterranean food and have struggled to find a good spot in Charlotte but thankfully we have found it. Everything was cooked great, fresh, and tasty. Will be back! read more

La Shish Kabob - Beef wrap and beef kabob with rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love the food here! This was my first time eating at La shish kabob and it did not disappoint! My group and I tried the falafel, NY style schwarma, lentil soup, schwarma wrap, and their cauliflower. It came out really fast and hot! read more

La Shish Kabob - Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

one word: AMAZING!!! if you love middle eastern food this is the place to go. it is not in the best location but the food is simply amazing with large portions. it is enough to take home for another one or meal. i got the lamb shank with rice with the salad. the meat was so tender it fell just comes off the bone. rice was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing with a strong mint flavor. their appetizers were very fresh and delicious. the falafels come out hot and one of the best ones i've ever had. I went with a group of 10 and everyone loved their dish. the servers are super friendly and helpful. you usually order up front and then find a place to sit. def making this my go to place for middle eastern food! read more

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Food was great. I can't remember the name of the plate I got but it was really good. The ice cream was great. The Dubai chocolate was good as well. Service was alright. Ambiance wise - not many people in there read more