This is the hummus you've been waiting for. It is creamy, nutty from the tahini, and the perfect amount of olive oil and paprika for the best balanced flavor with plenty of pita bread as the perfect conduit for the hummus. Carb conscious? Cut up some veggies. This is the best thing, ever. Must get it every time I'm in Kalamazoo. The rest of the menu is okay, but I'm here for the hummus! read more

Probably the best Mediterranean food in the area. We've been coming here for years and always consistent food reasonable prices great portions and very friendly staff. read more

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Delicious food, ample servings, and quick delivery service! The Hummus and Falafel were very good and the Fattoush salad with chicken excellent!Highly recommend! read more

Food: I especially LOVE the veggie combo and the lentil soup. The meats are often dry so I don't order them anymore. Service in house: is pretty good. Always friendly. Sometimes trouble getting the attention of waitstaff. Ambiance: prefer to use take out. It's a cafeteria like experience in the restaurant. Note: I used to go there more, but prices have increased to the point that it's a special treat for me. read more

Nidal’s Shawarma King - Dining partner ordered Chicken Shawarma OR Chicken Biryani, not sure which! - Mediterranean Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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I don't write reviews but the food and customer service from this place deserve a 11/10 rating! I received hummus rather than the baba ghanoush that I ordered. When I called, Ala was so kind and resent the total order with extra veggies. A must try for anyone near Kalamazoo! read more

Best kafta in Kzoo Some of the waitstaff have worked there over eight years. That tells me a lot about how owners treat their people. read more

It was super busy & fast! Amazing food and service. I ate with my significant other and we were given free dessert after we paid. 10/10 I would definitely go again read more

I ordered a mixed shawarma plate, with Lebanese salad and fries. It came with a side of toum. The portions were good, and the food came out hot, but something was off. The food wasn't seasoned, like, at all. No salt on the fries, no seasoning on the meat. The meat also didn't have the char I'm used to getting. Definitely a head scratcher. Maybe I got someone else's order? read more

Yeeessssss, Shawarma King. I can get behind not only your falafel, but also how I can purchase items individually...because some days, all I want is just one grape leaf on the side. read more

Best food I have had while here in Kzoo. Flavors just explode I your mouth. Inexpensive and it slaps hard

I stopped in for a late lunch to-go. It was a little quieter at this off time. The parking lot was still hopping with takeout orders though. I hadn't ordered ahead, but the service was so fast and friendly! I'm a sucker for the chicken shawarma wrap and the baba ghanoush. I should make it two meals, except it's just so darn tasty! And don't forget - like I did today *sad face* - to order extra garlic dip. Whether you add it to your wrap, eat it with pita, dip fries in it or just lick it off your fingers it is just dreamy. read more

Fantastic food, always wonderful service! We have tried many things on the menu, we have never been disappointed! So thrilled they are back open!! read more

First off, what a delightful hostess. I assume the matriarch ? A truely lovely soul. I ordered the lentil soup and the chicken/beef shawarma. The lentil is the best lentil I have ever had. In fact, I'd love to have the recipe since I live so far. Such a wonderful consistency with outstanding flavor. A purée lentil, so don't expect any full beans. Trust me. You don't need them. Such a delightfully balanced flavor. The shawarma was so tender and so flavorful. The veggies were a nice addition, but the sauces made everything special. Soooo good. Don't pass them by. read more

I love their freshly squeezed juices. The food is good & the service is too. This place is a staple! read more

One of our favorites. Great people, wonderful food. Always a great place for tea/dessert and conversation.

Shawarma Chicken Sandwich for the win! Garlicky sauce with killer pickles. Awesome fattoush salad, too. Great prices, friendly place. The hummus was legit. What's not to like? read more

The Real Shawarma King, on Drake Road, is THE BEST Middle Eastern in the Kalamazoo area. Doing carry out or eat in, the service is great, they even offer a discount if paying cash. My favorites are the chicken shawarma wrap or falafel wrap. The hummus is outstanding, we also add some of the garlic sauce to it for "extra yummy" hummus. It is the smoothest, creamiest hummus I've ever eaten. The location needs a larger Parking lot however I wouldn't want them to move. Nice small restaurant with friendly staff and pleasant, simple, clean interior. Don't miss this little gem in a bustling area! You'll be sorry if you do. read more

This place can't follow the simplest rule when it comes to to go orders . We order from here almost every other day. We sat clearly in the notes please include forks with order . 4 out of 5 times we don't get forks . I'm tired of it . Will stop ordering from this place . They can't take a second to read a note that says please add forks because you always forget . read more

Best hummus I've ever had. Hands down. They have reliably great food and a good menu.

Shwarma King is a fantastic spot in Kalamazoo. The food is excellent in quality and highly authentic. I got the Shish Tawook dinner plate with rice and french fries. The chicken was perfectly grilled and was so moist. It had an excellent charbroiled flavor with a wonderful marinade that had an earthy spice. The rice was perfectly cooked and moist and it complemented the chicken very well along with the fries. It also comes with a dip, which I believe was toum or garlic mayo. This place has me giving it a 4/5, however, because the restaurant itself. The floors, walls, and corners seemed like they haven't been cleaned in ages. It was really unappetizing to look at and I stopped being hungry while waiting for my food. The wonderful dishes were a good distraction from the ambience. Unfortunately, this restaurant is better as take-out than dining in if you want to maintain your appetite. read more

Nidal’s Shawarma King - Shish Tawook - Mediterranean Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Excellent food, service and convinence. Easy to order. Quick turn around. A middle eastern delight.

I would order from them more if they would actually answer the phone when I call. I have been hung up on and then when I call back they don't answer and also have called and no one answers read more

Shawarma King instantly became my "TOP 2 restaurant" for this whole year!! Every food we had on our table were delicious & tasted VERY FRESH!! I loved my visit Our server was super knowledgeable, friendly and kind. Actually all the staff were very friendly and helpful! We had a delightful family dinner I'd recommend Shawarma King to meat lovers & to veggie lovers Yep, they do well for both!! The mint lemonade was FANTASTIC as well! I'm going to get some more food very soon! Thank you for great service & delicious/fresh food Shawarma King, you guys ROCK!! read more

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I was a 1st timer.. Lordt... I will be making their place a habit!! 3 meals out of the lunch Chicken Shawarma. So flippin' good. I had to stop eating, I was so full but it is sooooo good!!!! You really won't care about the tight parking lot or the traffic getting in and out of the parking lot. Just know you will need stretchy pants and a bib. read more

The butter chicken here is heaven. The buffet is top notch and they have great prices whether you do the buffet or order separately ... OH and friendly smiles! read more

I think this might be the best middle eastern food I've ever had, and I was visiting from Ann Arbor. The service was amazing, quick and attentive. I had the vegetarian lunch platter. Crispiest, lightest falafel I've ever tried. Baba ganoush is my fav dish and this did not disappoint. We could not believe the volume of food for the price. I can see myself asking to return the next time I am in town! read more

Amazing environment wonderful food! You need to try this place!! Alah takes care of you and there are so many options to pick from and you can't go wrong with any of them read more

Woohoo they are open!! Missed their yummy food so much! Can't wait to eat it for dinner tonight. Stop by and support them.

Delicious authentic , cozy space family run. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu . Love the cauliflower and eggplant sandwiches. free Palestine and their wonderfully kind people + soulfull cuisine read more

Drove all the way from Paw Paw where there is ZERO food beyond Wendy's & McDonald's. Ala (she/her) was warm, patient, and ridiculously sweet. There was a sense of hospitality that exceeded my expectations, esp for take out! I'd gladly make the drive back here and I haven't even tried the food yet lol. read more

We stopped by on our road trip to MI. Yummy food. We ordered all chicken shawarmas and tenders for the kids. It was my first time trying a burrito style shawarma (rice inside the wrap) and it did not disappoint. Ifff I get a chance to visit them again I would ask if they would switch out the rice for fries inside the shawarma sandwich - Yummm! Customer service was fast and smooth. It's definitely a popular place, restaurant was busy and they were taking back to back phone orders along with in person take outs. One tiny thing - I didn't love their fries. I'm personally not fond of thick cut fries. With a sandwich I like having good fries. They were ehh. read more

Wonderful service and food! I go an hour (from St Joseph) to get their baba ganoush. My mother, who lives in the Chicago area, says it's better than the restaurants she has. There is no one dish I would recommend. Everything vegetarian is wonderful. read more

Food is so good! Hummus is silky smooth and baklava is the best! I appreciate their delicious constituency over the years!

My husband and I dropped in for an early dinner. Although, we did dine in it seemed more like a take out place. The girls that greeted us and served us were very friendly and attentive. The dine in area itself was little to be desired though, the floors were dirty and the whole area was a bit dingy. My husband ordered the chicken shawarma and it was so dry he could not eat it, although he did say his French fries were very good. I ordered a combo plate with beef shawarma and shish tawook. The beef Shawarma was a bit dry, but the shish tawook was very good. My meal also included tabbouli, grape leaves, hummous and falafel and they also were all very good. Not sure why the chicken and beef shawarma were dry, maybe an off night, not sure. If I do go back, I definitely would do take out and order a little different and probably avoid the shawarma. read more

Got the Chicken shawarma wrap with feta, along with the fattoush salad and lentil soup. Also had a Turkish coffee. The salad was large and the soup was very flavorful. The wrap was amazing, full of chicken and very flavorful. Amount of chicken to pickles was perfect to give it a nice tiny bite. Yikes, the Turkish coffee will definitely put hair back on your head! Outstanding lunch for me. Daughter got Veggie Combo and a side of hummus. She enjoyed all of her items and said they were fresh tasting and full of flavor. All items came out quickly and was very tasty. During the meal, the Owner came out and talked with the customers. He was raving about his employees and how his main hostess/waitress has been working with him since she has been 16 years old. He calls all of his employees "family" and does not consider them just a number. The employees were joking with him, so you can tell he is a wonderful and caring owner. One other thing I enjoyed was the HUGE "Masks Required" on the door. Everyone was wearing a mask, including kitchen staff. Tables and menus were sanitized between customers. Clean place! Go here! If you don't, you are missing out on a great meal and atmosphere. read more

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Best middle eastern food in southwest mi hands down. Place is the best, if you are in Kzoo and looking something like this.

Wow. Just WOW! Shawarma King is the BEST of the best! This was our first time visiting upon recommendation from a colleague, and we could not have been more impressed. I could rave about the quality and flavor of the food for days. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, fresh ingredients and amazing presentation. They have an extensive menu selection that is sure to please all members of your party. What will bring us back is the service and hospitality received. Upon arriving, we were instantly greeted with menus and drinks. I wish I grabbed the names of the gals working up front, because they were all AMAZING. Fast, friendly and very patient and knowledgable. Their smiles alone are enough to keep us coming back! As we were cashing out at the counter, we had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Nidal. He was MORE than incredible, as he went above and beyond to introduce himself, ask about our time at his restaurant and in the Kalamazoo area, and even went out of his way to provide us with free samples of their amazing hummus and addictive tea. I truly cannot remember that last time I had such a personable and enjoyable experience at an establishment. Our whole group was blown away but how amazing our experience at Shawarma King was. As cliche as it is, you can really taste the love and passion in the food. We have already made plans to return next week! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to Nidal and his amazing front and back of house teams for providing such a wonderful experience for us! They are what makes Kalamazoo AWESOME! read more

Super confused about the 5 star reviews. Not sure if its because I've had better Mediterranean food in the Detroit area but this place was very disappointing. We ordered take out a week ago and got the King platter for 2 with side of hummus. There was not much meat (except for chicken shawarma which was so bland) jsut a ton of rice. Wasnt worth the price. read more

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The crew are super helpful and nice. The food is so good. It is very casual but a great buffet. read more

Food is so yummie. Could eat the sauces on chicken all day long. Pita and hummus also very good.