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    Original Shawarma House

    4.5 (94 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Rachel W.

    Ordered carry out and service was quick and friendly. The hummus was very rich and creamy. Fries nice and crispy and chicken shawarma on point. I could have used a bit more garlic sauce and will ask for extra next time as the sandwich felt a tad dry. There was a steady stream of people in and out the door for carry out and DoorDash orders, also many people eating in, this place definitely stays busy.

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    Abe R.

    I love a good Shawarma and have been wanting to go to this place for a while. It definitely did not disappoint. Service was quick. I called in my order and the gentleman took my call was polite and when I arrived, they confirmed who I wasn't said it would be up shortly. After looking over the menu again, I asked if I could order some grape leaves I said no problem. Food was outstanding. The french fries were crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside and I am a french fry junkie! The Arayes is kind of like an Arab version of a quesadilla in my opinion, and it was very good. I went with the spicy version garlic sauce and it had a little kick- if you like that kind of thing- and I do! What really convinced me this place is legit were the grape leaves. Now first let say the best I've ever had are my mom's and when I see this item is on a menu I always get them! They almost always fall short of the mark- even When in high end restaurants! The guys here told me they were made in house after tasting them I would have to agree- they were pretty darn good and would order them again! You can't fake something like that. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and I will be back to try some of the other items.

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    Quyen H.

    I usually ordered takeout here so I can't speak to their service. Previous orders were good. Yesterday, I ordered the mixed shawarma plate and beef shawarma arabi. Both of the chicken and beef were super dry to the point that hard to swallow.... Pistachio baklava was decent. Pretty disappointed!

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    Samer B.

    Best Shawarma I've had in the US. Great food. Good portions. Quick service. Highly recommended!

    Anthony M.

    This place has probably the best Shawarmas in St Louis . The sauce is out of this world. It's like thousands islands on a 1000. The crispiness of the wrap is unmatched. It was like biting into a great tasting grilled cheese sandwich. I got a beef and also a chicken. I'm partial to the beef but the chicken is just as great too. And the sandwich insides stayed for a nice while too Check them out !!

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    Curtis T.

    Another terrific meal! Counter service was friendly, courteous, prompt and helpful. Food: - Chicken "original" shawarma in the Saj wrap, fries and drink lunch special (4.25/5): GET THIS! Fantastic flavor combo in the wrap. Saj wrap is perfect for this sandwich. Sauce, chicken, veggies, all worked together. Served with tasty pickled carrots and pickles. Slaw and fries were a bit average, but still tasted decent. Best shawarma in the area? Maybe.

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    Katie W.

    Food was delicious and service was great! I got my order to go, and everything was perfect.

    Mixed Shawarma Plate
    Anthony P.

    This restaurant is relative close to our house and we decided to try it on a whim. I've had shawarma a handful of times before so I was excited to try this place. For the price, you definitely get your money's worth! You get a giant portion of the protein you ordered, hummus, salad and pita bread. The food was brought out quick. For being located in a strip mall, this place was good. The cashier was friendly and made great recommendations. Everything was relatively clean and we will be back when we want something quick to eat!

    Chicken Shawarma
    Vasily K.

    There are a few Shawarma places which I will drive 4 hours to reach, but this is one of them. Easy to find, in a good neighborhood flanked with residential and other worldly shopping opportunities, makes it a happy little corner of STL. We were greeted by cheerful fellas chopping fresh veggies next to chubby toddler sized cones of fresh meat happily spinning on a grill. The guy manning the counter grabbed samples of every single bread and sauce for us to make an educated decision as first-timers. We had the Arabic Shawarma in both chicken and beef. Both were phenomenal. They gave us additional sides and even more of their delicious sauces for dipping and enjoying. Super friendly staff and incredible food. Not much more needs to be said about this great place.

    Mixed Shawarma Plate with Tabbouleh, Baba Ghanoush and 2 Chicken Shawarma sandwiches
    Joshua D.

    A new year, a new review! Out in about and found Original Shawarma House (OSH) in Ballwin, MO and excited to give them a try. Not very knowledgeable on shawarma but OSH provided a great experience for our visit. OSH has traditional shawarma ready for trimming as well as a variety of side dishes to complement whatever you order. After reviewing the menu we went with a Mixed grill plate of beef/lamb and chicken shawarma with your choice of spice or seasoned rice and a side of baba ghanoush and tabboulah. Both sides perfectly complimented the meal. We also ordered 2 chicken shawarma sandwiches which were loaded with chicken and toppings. Both were excellent and perfectly seasoned. Pita bread was very light and toasted another win! Seating is limited but can squeeze on or 2 parties of 8 but can be a challenge as OSH is very popular during the weekend, so plan ahead if you're planning a large group. Tables were serviced quickly and very clean. Again, great experience and looking forward to another visit soon. Give them a try, good food and reasonable prices.

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    They don't have any air conditioning. We walked in and right back out. InJuly in the St Louis area this is a must.

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    10 months ago

    Food was good, a lot of Arabs come here which speaks volume about its authenticity. Would definitely come back again.

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    6 months ago

    Very good shawarma! Chicken and beef are unbelievable. Also the hummus is top notch. Don't miss out on this gem!

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    Food, Service, and atmosphere is great!! If it wasn't so far from me, I'd eat them every day lol

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    mashallah really yummy reminded me of Palestine chicken shawarma sandwich 10/10!! didn't take long at all to come out

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food .. my go to for shawarma in the St Louis and metro region .. would highly recommend this place

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    Everything was great portion size on the shawrma plate was very large. People were also very nice.

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    My review is based on having a Turkish background. I think positive reviews left for this place are…read morefrom people that have no knowledge of middle eastern food and have very low standards. I was excited to finally try this place even though I was warned about the baklavas being too dry. Sadly that's true. I dint think they are made fresh. They lack syrupy. I understand they don't have much food traffic but cutting down on the types of baklava and freshly making them should solve that problem. Probably the second worst baklava I've had out here. I see why they make shakes though. Since they don't sell ans have leftover stock. We initially sat down to eat but it was so awkward that there's no music and so quiet. My husband said they don't vacuum between the chairs which were full of crumbs. We eventually got our food to go. The second issue is the food. We got a sucuk flatbread and ans egg pide. This is not a pide, it's just pizza bread. Cheese is mozzarella, should have been beyaz cheese. Middle eastern cuisine doesn't use this cheese. My egg was raw and just throw in a corner. Could have saved myself money by just getting domino's, at least my food would be cooked. If you want quality, try Balkan treat box, Aya Sofia or Garbanzo. I would also like to state that there is one employee that works front and back. I didn't see him washing his hands once going back into the kitchen to handle my food. Seems like there a big hygiene issue

    If we are traveling on Manchester Road passing Sedara, it is an automatic stop to get baklava and…read moreother treats. Nothing more needs to be said.

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    Everything is absolutely beautiful.
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    Layali Halab

    Layali Halab

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    This is my first time here, and I walked in very pleasantly surprised with the decor. Simple and…read moreyet, very charming, very Arabian. I read other reviews and immediately that I wanted to try their lemonade with mint, which was heavenly. It was extremely refreshing, not too sweet, not too sour, tiny chopped leaves of mint floating around like confetti. I ordered the lamb shank, a plate of pickles, and also ordered falafel and avocado dip to go. The lamb was very well seasoned and fall of the bone tender. The accompanying cucumber bits in yogurt sauce was refreshing. The side of mushrooms with carrots and corn kernels that came with the dish was mediocre, particularly since the consistency and look of the mushrooms looked like they came from a can, but I may be wrong. The plate of pickles was delightful. I will admit that I was very disappointed because I had read that lentil soup would be complementary with main dishes when anyone dined in until 4 PM, but I'd never had any lentil soup at all, unless I am mistaken about the offer. Service was fast, even though there was only one server, who was, by the way, very polite and attentive. All in all, I will be back and I might actually end up being regular here.

    Had the opportunity to try Layali Halab and was very impressed. We visited on a Saturday afternoon…read moreand seated without an issue. Our service was great, very patient in answering questions. The restaurant was very clean and very busy with customers. We were served lentil soup and was absolutely delicious. We ordered some traditional Mediterranean dishes and also very good. Prices were very reasonable and lots of dishes to chooses. Decor is very nice and plenty of seating for small and large groups. Great experience and will be back, highly recommend Layali Halab, give them a try.

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    Was meeting a friend close to the airport for lunch and turned to Yelp, Kaslik was our choice as we…read moreboth would be heading out on 270 after we ate. Hadn't been there before but had driven past and wondered, glad we went! When my friend saw they had hot mint tea she said this was definitely the right place for lunch. We both ordered some and are happy we did! We decided to order a couple of things and share. We had the falafel and the mixed grill. Since she has a seafood allergy we asked to be sure things would be cooked and served separately and I love that they put the shrimp on a small plate on it's on. The falafel was perfect, the sauces (a chili sauce and something tahini or yogurt based were good with it as was the pita bread. The mixed grill had three skewers - chicken, beef and shrimp. Each had uniquely yummy flavors. It came with rice, some grilled veggies and some pico like tomato salad. Confess the baklava looked great as we were leaving. Appreciated the hospitality of the person waiting on us. We talked a bit and discovered he was from a country my friend had been to previously. He offered great service paying attention but not hovering.

    This is probably my favorite place to get falafel from. The size & taste for the price is very…read morereasonable. I'm surprised they don't charge more because after purchasing I always find myself saying something along the lines of "I can't believe they don't charge more for this deliciousness". I've tried their baklava before I knew it wasn't vegan, and it left such a memorable mark on my tastebuds. I wish there were a vegan option, but that's just me being me. I've had their hummus too, but because it's a consistent grocery purchase of mine I don't get it as much when I come here. The picture attached to this review has falafel from Kaslik. The other food was something I prepared earlier in the day for dinner, and then I realized falafel from Kaslik would go perfectly with it.

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    Hummus - Smoothly blended chickpea dip with tahini, garlic and lemon (small). 
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    Food is AMAZING, great service and great staff. I will definitely be coming back and bringing more…read moreof my family and friends. Nice clean restaurant as well. We love it.

    My friend and I went here for a catch up night. We wanted to try something new and since we had…read morenever tried Mediterranean food before. The parking lot is well lit and the outside was very clean. The building used to be an Italian restaurant, but this family bought it and moved in. We were greeted upon immediately coming in the door and we were seated very quickly. The interior is very nicely decorated and was very clean and organized. Everyone greeted us with a smile. After we sat, we sat for quite a bit of a time before the waitress came by and asked for our drink orders. The owner (I assume) came by and asked what we would like to drink and he got those for us. The waitress was very slow in bringing refills and taking our order. They were not busy. Though she was slow, she was very polite with great customer service. So...the food!! OMG - we tried lots of different things. We ordered the sampler plate (Mezze) which was hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, bread and arabic salad. Please, remember this was our first try of this type of food and the texture took a minute to get beyond, but the flavors are amazing. They know what they are doing with their seasoning. I was very impressed with the appetizers. Then the meal comes - I had the Chicken Tawook Plate with the Fattoush Salad. The salad was made with all fresh ingredients and the picture in the menu looked exactly like what I received. It was fresh and invigorating with flavor. The Chicken Tawook just popped with flavor in my mouth. I couldn't wait to share with my friend. I have to admit, I was not a fan of the rice, but it was cooked perfectly. Just wasn't flavors I enjoy, but my friend really liked it. My friend wanted to try a couple of things so she ordered the Musakhao with 1/2 grilled chicken. I've never really had chicken melt in my mouth before, until now! It comes on a flat bread with grilled onions, but the chicken is cooked to perfection! I cannot say enough about this chicken. She also ordered the cheese Manakeesh which is very similar to pizza, but they do something crazy right with this dish. Calling it a pizza is so very wrong. This isn't like a traditional "American" pizza. It is very hard to explain, just go and try it!! And dessert - I have had quite a bit of baklava in my lifetime. This was the best I have ever tasted. You take a bite and it just completely melts in a caramel flavor in your mouth. Do not get just one. My friend ordered the cake that is very similar to tiramisu, I don't remember the name and it isn't on their online menu at this time. She said it was to die for. This is a little bit on the expensive side of dining, but the quality of this food is worth every single penny. My friend and I spent $106 total, for all this food. So, it's not crazy expensive. Regular fountain drinks are $3 each. My over all review is give this place a try, they really deserve it. Try something new if you haven't tried this type of dining, this is a wonderful place for your first go at it. And when you do - leave them a review, it would be great to keep them busy and around, since we don't really have anything like this in the area.

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    Last night, I stopped by Sultan Mediterranean before heading over to Word Up at Hot Java Bar. I'm…read moreglad I joined the waitlist when I did, as the wait was a bit longer than expected even on the list. The ambiance inside was like a cozy cafe with Mediterranean vibes, especially at the register. We were seated and already knew what we wanted. I ordered an Arnold Palmer, and the mint in the lemonade was refreshingly delicious. For my meal, I opted for the Chicken and Beef Combo. The grilled chicken kabob was incredibly tasty, and the beef kabob was bursting with flavor. It was served with rice, grilled tomato, and a cucumber and tomato salad, all of which complemented the main dishes beautifully. The tzatziki sauce was some of the best I've had in the city. This place is always bustling, and I can see why. The food was absolutely delicious, and my leftovers were just as good as they were when I first ate them. I'm already looking forward to trying more of the menu on my next visit, which will be sooner rather than later since every dish I saw looked mouthwatering. If you're searching for a Mediterranean restaurant in The Grove, you've found it. The staff was also very friendly and attentive.

    Our little supper club came in for dinner on Saturday. They do not take reservations but the wait…read morewas worth it. Our party got there a little before 6. We waited around 20-30 minutes to get a table to accommodate the 7 people in our party. We stood around by the entrance while we waited. When we were finally seated, they put us on the second dining room which has a better ambiance and much more quieter than the main dining room. Someone brought us a pitcher of water which fell slightly short of giving all 7 of us full glasses. Some of us ordered their lemonade mix. I had the one with pomegranate which tasted fresh and made in house. We shared 3 different appetizers: babaganoush, hummus and saksuka. They brought us a basket of naan. They were huge and still warm. The only thing I would have asked for would have been that the naans be cut into smaller pieces so people are not touching naans that others will have to eat. Our appetizers were all excellent. The babaganoush, specifically has fantastic flavors. This might have been the best babaganoush I have ever tasted! For my entree, I ordered the lamb kabob served with some dressed rice and salad. Okay, usually I don't care for rice. It's bland and pretty boring but they actually seasoned their rice here so well that I've completely forgotten I was eating rice. The kabob was so flavorful like it has been marinating for a while. The meat was tender and juicy. We didn't do any dessert as we were all very full in the end. At least 4 out of 7 brought home leftovers. My one friend had made a comment about his pilau being larger than his head! Service was good. You pay up front. If you come in with a large party and ask to split the check, they charge $1 per card. We asked to have our bill split 7 ways and then 2, 2, 2 and 1. She said she understood but then did the math wrong anyway. We didn't bother and just paid the even quarter split and my friends refunded me the difference. Other than a few nuisances, it was a great dining experience. No joke, this place has some seriously good eats. And to be honest, I can't wait to come back!

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