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    4.5 (155 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
    Claira C.

    I love shawarma. I have eaten a LOT of RVA shawarma. This is the best chicken shawarma I've ever had. There's no comparison. Amazing take out!

    Falafel Sandwich

    First and foremost, the food was incredible. All proteins seasoned very well and came out hot, with huge portions. Service was excellent as well, very welcoming staff. Brought us some warm bread and olive oil for free while we were waiting. Thanks for the great meal, will definitely be returning!

    Whitney K.

    This place was amazing and delicious! Great service as well. Definitely a banging place for lunch!

    App Tabbouleh
    Menghai T.

    I got the half and half shawarma ($16) and it came with lamb and beef shawarma and Chicken Shawarma with two sides which I choose hummus and the grilled onion & tomato. It came out in about 20 minutes after a busy takeout crowd. The meat was very moist, seasoned well, crispy, and quite delicious. I really enjoyed both meats surprisingly quite equally. The hummus and garlic sauce were outstanding! However I felt that their garlic sauce was quite heavy on me leaving me feel quite sluggish after the meal (but that could be a good thing since the food was awesome). Staff were very nice. The inside was a bit sticky and felt like a hole in the wall place, but those places usually ends up being a place that serves phenomenal food! there is about 1.5 serving size worth of food so the value is quite good! I would definitely come back again ! Food(50%): 8.8 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.5 Overall: 8.4/10

    Shawarma Lamb and Beef with fries and Arabic Salad
    Brennan R.

    Shawarma Bistro is Average, and there are some things we have to talk about. Firstly, the lack of A/C and the multitude of fans they have running. Upon entering, it was warm, the staff shifted the fans pretty close to our faces, making it hurricane dining. With the positives I have 3. The store was clean. The staff that we did interact with were friendly. And according to my fellow diner, their falafel and tahini was among the best they've had. Now as for me, I ordered the Lamb and Beef Shawarma with fries and Arabic Salad. The fries were crispy and absolutely delicious but the meat was...quite mediocre in flavor. The combination of beef and lamb was not my favorite and had some overcooked chunks. The Arabic salad wasn't bad but didn't stand out. Now again, reviews come down to the items you get, and maybe there are some crowd favorites that I was not aware of. With the items I did receive, I was not impressed. Was it bad, no. Was it good, no. It is an average restaurant that I may return to. With that being said, I would not get the same items.

    Hummus
    Deneen S.

    7/21/23 Noon I ordered a side of hummus and a side Fattoush salad w/sprite soda. Both were very good. I just wish the salad had a bigger dish. It was quite difficult to mix and eat without wasting some on the table. The restaurant is family oriented and everyone was very friendly. I would revisit.

    Baba ghannouj
    Jahmelia B.

    Say it with me: BEST FALAFELS EVER!!!!! No but seriously I've been searching for years now to find the perfect falafel and low and behold it's been hiding here the whole time. This restaurant is located in a very unassuming shopping center. They are currently the only buisness that's open. This is a small family owned buisness with really good food at an affordable price. The inside of the restaurant isn't much to look at but don't let that discourage you. The chicken was well seasoned and very tender.

    Beef Lamb and Beef Shawarma Sandwich
    Camryn G.

    Food was delicious and served hot to us. We received a complimentary pita bread (3) with a side of olive oil and seasoning for dipping. The bread was hot and fresh was well - super soft! The service was prompt. Our waitress was to the point when we ordered our food and ensured to offer us dessert when we were done with our food. Good place for a family meal or even if you have little ones. The portions are huge as well (pics for reference). The restaurant itself was clean and small. The bathrooms were clean as well. Bill does include 15% gratuity.

    Shar H.

    Very good food. First timer. I like trying different foods. Indian food taste different on the region.

    Wow

    Excellent delicious food ! Staff are great & friendly . Must taste food. Come & join the team

    Chicken Shawarma pizza
    William B.

    Amazing place. It's a hole in the wall but it's definitely a treasure. Friendly service. We tried the Beef and Lamb Shawarma. Plenty of meat. Moist and cut thinly. Super tasty. But, the Chicken Shawarma pizza is at the next level of great flavor. Soft and doughy crust. I will for sure come back. Just a note. They include a tip in all order so just be careful to not double tip.

    1/2 Chicken 1/2 Lamb and Beef Shawarma entree with Hummus and Fries.  Sides of garlic sauce, jajik, and zaatar.  Very tasty! [GF]
    Damian L.

    We drive by the lot that Shawarma Bistro is located at every week on the way to get groceries, and every week the l always think "Boy, does that sound good, but I probably can't eat most of the tasty items because I have Celiac [gluten based autoimmune disease]". I finally decided to reach out to the restaurant and ask, hoping I could have at least a piece of chicken or something. --Food: Turns out, many of their items are gluten free! The owner of the restaurant let me know that just about all the items that aren't on a pita, pizza / manakeesh, mention wheat (tabbouleh / kibbeh), and the rice (looks like a pilaf) are gluten free. While that sounds like a lot of things I can't have, that leaves the real stars including the shawarma meat, hummus, and fries. (Which are fried in a non gluten fryer!) I got the 1/2 Beef+Lamb, 1/2 Chicken Shawarma entree with a side of Hummus and French Fries. The meat was delicious and seasoned well. I'm going to be honest, I was always pretty neutral on Hummus but theirs is really tasty. The fries are seasoned and delicious too. Also, the garlic sauce that comes with the shawarma is top tier delicious and I think I want to learn how it's made and put it on everything. Super good. I did order a side of the jajik (cucumber yogurt sauce) and za'atar but honestly the garlic is better. (Though if you like those things, they were good too!) They also have build your own plates (almost sounds like building a deluxe salad) where you can pick a meat, a side, and then vegetable toppings. While I don't personally love falafel, they have that as well. (And it's GF). For those that can have gluten, they have lots of wraps and pitas that you can get with chicken or beef/lamb in addition to any of the build your own plate things. They also have pizzas and manakeesh. --Cost: It's not the cheapest but the order I had was a ton of food for the money. I had a lunch snack the next day even. Looks like most things are around the $15 range for entrees. Definitely affordable for the quality. --Service: The owner that emailed me back was very responsive and genuine. Pickup was easy and plenty of people were eating inside now and spaced apart. Someday I'll dine in but takeout was easy and fast. --Overall: Loved it and absolutely recommend. Not just because of the gluten free options, but the food is legitimately delicious. My fiancee tried some of the chicken and fries and wants to get an order for herself next time. I definitely plan on ordering again, and you know, might get it for dinner tonight!

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    I loved this little gem we found! They have great food and good service. It is always worth the drive!

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    The best in Richmond. I love the shawarma ép i lấy the lamb and chicken I want to try something new.

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    Thank you so much! We can't wait to see you guys again!

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    Great food, very clean and amazing service. Would definitely get the lamb and chicken again.

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    Wonderful local, family owned restaurant. Food is top notch. Everything was flavorful and well cooked

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    The food was good kebab is my favorite but the lentil soup was too thick and cold :(.

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