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    ShaQ

    4.4 (415 reviews)
    ModerateFalafel, Halal, Salad
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Half and half gyro
    Lydia L.

    Friendly service, amazing food!! I literally said omg MMMM when I took my first bite, I loved it!! They also have daily specials that is super worth it! This is their Wednesday special which is a half and half with gyro and it's so delicious and the portion sizes are amazing too! I'll definitely get it again

    Sheryl T.

    We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and were not disappointed! It is right on El Camino Real and there is a small parking lot. It is clean and the staff are friendly and there's ample seating inside. We ordered the: Chicken/Butter Chicken Platter with half fries and half rice. It came with a fluffy/hot/fresh pita bread, hummus, and a nice serving of salad. The butter chicken was really tasty as well as the chicken Shawarma. Everything was so flavorful and fresh! We will definitely be back-- and will try the daily specials.

    Shaq Fries Beef Shawarma
    Coleen P.

    I only ever come here for the ShaQ fries. They are soooo good!! I've tried their chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, lamb & beef gyro, and butter chicken meat options for their ShaQ fries and they are all delicious. My personal favorite is the gyro. The fries are perfectly saucy. I'm craving some as I write this! I keep meaning to try their rice plates, but I just keep gravitating towards these fries!!

    Beef platter
    Amanda N.

    Was craving Mediterranean food and wanted to try a new spot. Upon entering, it was super clean and lots of tables. There were so many choices, but I was craving salad and I was so impressed with the portion size. Everything was delicious from the pita bread to the hummus. Definitely will come back.

    Mango Shake
    Bekki Jasmin Z.

    We were craving some Mediterranean food, and we found it. I had never noticed this restaurant, and it's right across from two places we frequent: pharmacy and pho. It's a small restaurant, but it seems popular based on all the to go orders that were picked up within the hour that we stayed to eat. The place looked clean and the trash was clean nor filled (good sign of routines) We ordered: Two platters One with lamb chops One with chicken kabob The food tasted well. Thoroughly cooked and hot. the platter came with rice, hummus, fresh salad, and pita bread. We ordered a mango shake and an order of baklava. The staff were friendly. We received both a greeting and a farewell at departure. I recommend this place if you're looking for something to take home for dinner that's simple, filling, and delicious. If you're in the area for lunch, I recommend ordering ahead so you can Enjoy your lunch time.

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    Amy Y.

    ShaQ (no relation to the man) is like a hybrid Mediterranean and Indian quick takeout place with some sit-down tables and booths and monthly discounted specials. Even without discounts, the prices are pretty affordable, and they're generous with portions! They are located right across a huge car wash that's fun to watch if you're waiting for your food, and have their own convenient parking lot and cute patio tables in front. - Combo Lamb/Beef The lamb and beef shawarma was surprisingly plump and tender! It was doused in half yogurt sauce and half creamy tomato curry. - Combo Chicken/Butter Chicken The chicken shawarma was a little harder in texture than expected, but still good with the tangy and creamy yogurt sauce - they were like slightly hardened cut up chicken breast pieces. The butter chicken was very tender and more enjoyable than the shawarma. Both of these platters came with delicious yellow rice, salad, hummus, a random piece of potato, and pita bread that was delightfully chewy and dense. The hummus had a very thin and runny consistency but was flavored well, and the salad was my least favorite item of the platters because the seasoning was too sweet and did not mix well - it tasted like an Italian vinaigrette. I understand the hype with ShaQ in terms of a convenient, quick, and value meal. For my personal preference, there is too much sauce for me to enjoy their main staple items fully, but everything was cooked well and had good flavor.

    Chicken tikka masala
    Carolyn P.

    I drive past ShaQ all the time, but haven't tried it! Finally decided to order takeout and I really enjoyed the food! We ordered online and the food was ready in about 15 minutes. The beef shawarma half and half came with rice and fries and drizzled with sauce on top. The chicken tikka masala was solid too, with large chunks of chicken breast. It came with hummus and a cucumber salad. Both plates tasted delicious and satisfied our craving. I'm sometimes skeptical of ordering takeout since the food isn't as fresh as eating there, but I definitely will be ordering take out here again.

    Menu as of 10/5/2025
    Lyn P.

    This is one of my go to spots and I always get the half and half special platter because you can do half rice and half fries and I usually get it with butter chicken which is so flavorful and comforting every time. The service is great and the staff is always super welcoming. I do think the ambiance could be improved by modernizing it a bit or making it feel more cozy but honestly I still keep coming back because the food is just that good.

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    Shandy T.

    The food was amazinggg and the service was quick! The dessert options are also delicious. Would love to try out other items on the menu next time!

    6/21/24 FYI.
    Lee D.

    My wife says this place is 5 stars, but I would give them 4 stars. My wife wins as usual, lol. Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well. Traditional Shawarma (wrap) Chicken - Good, the fries to me were a little too salty, and I like salt... Mango Habanero Wings (5 of 10 piece order) - They fry their wings, and then pour sauce on it. This was NOT as spicy as I expected or wanted. But they were still good. Generous size wings though I felt the wings were over cooked and slightly dry. Glad they were meaty, otherwise it might have been really dry and bad. Honey and Garlic Wings (5 of 10 piece order) - Same as above, except one of the 5 wings was smaller in size. Monthly specials - See picture. Atmosphere - Open kitchen. Cool decor, see pictures. Indoor or outdoor seating. Plenty of parking at 8:30pm as the other businesses were all closed. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm or 9:30pm; Yelp's and their website's hours differ slightly. Clean restrooms. Service - Amazing service. So patient and accommodating, thank you. Actually counter service, but the person who helped my wife went above and beyond, thank you. Price - $27 + generous tip; reasonably priced for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1962 in Turkey, 1970 in Canada, and now 2018 in the US. Plus, congrats for keeping it in the family; congrats to the grandson!

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    Speedy delivery during busy lunch hour is much appreciated ! Our whole office loves the menu

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    Tried half and half and shwarma on the rock . Both were good . Definitely a must visit place .

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    The butter chicken fries are to die for! Best comfort food for lazy evening movie at home.

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    Sooo flavorful! Got the fully loaded shawarma wrap and Shaq fries. Wow! Most delicious food without the wait.

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    Great customer service, Delicious Food, I would definitely recommend the SHAQ! I Loved the Chicken shawarma wrap!!

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    Great falafel - crispy, tasty and light. Good selection of salad toppings and delicious sauces. Great value and really hit the spot!

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    Was pleasantly surprised with this new place. Really good food and great service. 10/10 would come again.

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    Solid Falafel wrap, the chicken was great and the sauces were on point as well. I plan to go back.

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    Not happy with the food. It's old and not what it should taste like. But they do serve generous amount and nice service.

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    Ask the Community - ShaQ

    Are your falafels gluten free?

    Are there fillers in your lamb or beef sharwma? How many carbs are they if just only the Lamb / beef sharwma?

    Are the sauces keto-friendly? any added sugar?

    We do have some keto based sauces. Come check us out!

    Are the protein choices keto friendly? Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shawarma, Salmon Skara, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Gyro, etc.

    YES, definitely. They have keto wraps here!

    Is the meat zabihah halal at this place?

    Yes we do have 100% halal

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    We placed a large order over the weekend for a family party, and approximately $60 worth of food…read morewas missing from our order. By the time we realized it, the party had already started, so returning to the restaurant wasn't an option. The next day, I spoke with the owner/manager, Jonathan. He apologized, acknowledged the mistake, and assured me he would provide a credit for the missing items. Unfortunately, after that conversation, he stopped responding and never followed through. Mistakes happen, especially during busy weekends. What matters is how a business responds. The missing food was frustrating, but the broken promise and lack of follow-up were far more disappointing. This restaurant has been a family staple for years, but after this experience, we've decided to take it out of our family's regular rotation. It's unfortunate to lose a longtime customer over something that could have been resolved with a simple follow-through.

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    Amazing 10/10, I…read moretried the chicken and beef plate. Both of them solid, there selections of sauces was great too! I recommend the white and spicy sauce. They got the food out fast and my group really enjoyed it. I personally prefer the chicken shawarma. The service was fantastic and it was our first time. They gave us recommendations and the falafels came out fresh. The place is definitely better than the chain places I've been too. It's in a cozy plaza. Definitely my go to spot in the future.

    Falafel with some topping choices, but not full Israeli style. My pita had a good amount of hummus…read moreand falafel in it, but the vegetables were like a hint of garnish; not packed in to add lots of flavor as you would get in Israel. There are only a few tables outside, so don't go at a busy time if you want outdoor dining. We like the falafel in pita sandwich from here better than a few other local places we tried recently. We recommend you add as many of the following to your pita as you can: Babaganoush Hummus Tahini sauce the spicy sauce Seasoned waffle fries can help stretch the meal. We wouldn't get again: -Achilles sauce: it just tastes like yogurt mixed with garlic. -The falafel plate. It doesn't come with pita, so I ordered pitas and extra falafel so we could make up our own sandwiches the next day. But the plate isn't as generous as I was expecting, given it costs more than the sandwich (yet doesn't include pita). We received a spoonful of babaganoush, maybe 1/4 cup of Achilles sauce and hummus, four falafel, mixed lettuce and some of the pickles, chopped tomato & cucumber, plus turmeric rice. I didn't see any sign of the coleslaw or amba sauce that were supposed to be included, and overall it's just somewhat underwhelming. Next time I want to make up my own sandwiches I will get individual containers of my favorite sauces instead of the plate.

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    Stopped by Falafel Flare in Sunnyvale since I recently started working in the area. It's located in…read morea strip mall off Mathilda Ave, next to Lucky's and Starbucks. There's indoor seating and a few tables outside. I ordered at the self-service kiosk, and my food came out in a reasonable amount of time. They offer burgers and wraps too but I went with the falafel plate and it was actually better than expected. The falafels were crispy, and there was plenty of hummus and pita to go with it. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely come back again.

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    Entertainingly large shawarma wraps with delish sauces -- the chipotle toum is my favorite!! I got…read morea salad with chicken and pita crisps and it was a good cava stopgap. The portions are generous, with fresh ingredients and crispy pita chips being the perfect toppings to the salad. The shop itself is decently sized with room for groups of up to about 6! The service is super friendly and quick. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They also sell their sauces by the jar as well as a few other pieces of merchandise. Next time I will absolutely try a shawarma wrap!

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    Amazing food for the price! Easily one of the best Halal spots in the South Bay. They seriously put…read moreplaces like Halal Guys to shame. I got the chicken and lamb over rice and it was very good. The meat was smoky, super tender, and full of flavor. The rice was soft and fluffy, and the bread had a nice garlic kick. The red hot and white sauces on the side were perfect and tied everything together. The staff was really friendly and service was quick. If you're looking to eat good and stay full, this is the spot. Definitely coming back to try more from the large menu.

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