I recently went here for a workday lunch and got the chicken shawarma bowl over rice with most of the complementary toppings offered. Reasonable portion, reasonable price for a downtown DC lunch, and solid taste. I would recommend for a weekday downtown lunch. read more

Shawarma District - Chicken shawarma bowl over rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here around 2pm on Friday. There are only 3 tables inside and they were all taken. It's chilly & windy today so the tables outside were not set up. Didn't phase us, we can eat standing! You choose between shawarma in a pita ($10) or bowl ($13). You can customize the topping - some are extra: grape leaves, tabouleh or chickpea salad. In my shawarma, I chose both chicken & beef/lamb, garlic spread, pickled onions, parsley, cucumber and hummus. They rolled it up and put it in a panini griddle like press. It was very good! The zataar fries was very good too! We'll be back! read more

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I went in expecting the meats to be carved to order, instead the meat came from the "line" where it was pre carved. This allowed the meats to become dried out and hardly have flavor. Pita was nice, toppings mostly tasted fresh (with the exception of the cucumbers which gave off an odd taste in the back of the throat when swallowed. read more

horrible place and service!! do not go here!! there's plenty better shawarma places around, the food made me sick!! they use overnight food, and the man is rude to the customers and only wants your money, please trust me do not go !!! read more

Love love love this place! I came here first day and fell in love with the food. I ended up coming here for lunch 3 days straight. The food, meat, toppings are all very fresh. I get the meat combo bowl with a side of falafel, freshly fried and baklava! All so delicious!! The customer service is wonderful. The owner is very friendly and humble. Hoping they will open more shops ... maybe in the Tysons, Mclean, Reston, Sterling area! read more

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I had a mixed bowl that had chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, baby falafels, greens, rice, and hummus. And honestly, it was all tasty! My most favorite part was the thimble-sized falafels - they were crunchy, and packed a flavorful bite, much to my pleasant surprise considering it's size. I would favor these over most larger (aka normal-sized ones) and they're fun to eat. The chicken and the beef shawarma were both seasoned well and had authentic flavors. The greens and the rice was also good. The hummus was my least favorite part - but only because hummus is often a personal preference and I like mine with more lemon juice. Even Cava and Little Sesame, both shops specializing in hummus, had more lemon juice in it. But seeing that this isn't a hummus shop, but a shawarma one, I'll be judging it on that - and the blend of flavors that make up a traditional shawarma wrap meld well, including the hummus. Flavorwise, it's as close as you can get in DC to a shawarma wrap in the Levantine Middle East. read more

Shawarma District - Shawarma Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What????????? I did not know this could be so good!!! The flavors are out of this world. Too bad I don't live in DC otherwise I'd be here more often. read more

Shawarma District - The wrap with Beef and Lamb. Many choices of ingredients to choose from! It's toasted and served warm! - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by this establishment for a quick bite to eat for lunch and it did not disappoint. The flavors were good and seemed pretty fresh. I had lettuce and chicken with some or their signature toppings. My salad came to it to around 14$ and change which to me is pretty pricey for some salad but would definitely do it again. The service was also very quick, in and out. read more

Shawarma District - Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time, and I hope that when I visit DC again, I will stop by and enjoy their delicious Shawarma read more

Shawarma District - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's good, but it's noon and there is not a meat spit to be found turning in this place... so where does the meat come from? read more

Shawarma District - Not a spinning meat spit to be found... - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good falafel. Shawarma District is another Mediterranean and Middle Eastern place. It has more than falafel, but that's something you still need to get. Most times it doesn't seem that busy inside. This seems to be popular for takeout. Eating stuff like falafel and pitas is convenient. It's easy to eat these on the go. This is probably why there's never too many people inside. It's order at the counter. You tell them what to put in yours. One choice is the bowl. The other is a pita. It's about $10 for a meal. Thankfully you get a lot in a portion. It has many vegetarian choices. My favorite is the falafel. They also have a few sides. read more

Shawarma District - Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

To preface: Back when I was in high school, many years ago, my Lebanese friend introduced me to shawarma and life has never been the same for me since. It started a life-long love for shawarma and a never-ending quest to find the perfect shawarma spot. Now with that being said, I have to say that Shawarma District in DC has taken the top spot on my list. Don't let the sleek branding, clean and modern interior and fast-casual style of service fool you into thinking this is another overly commercialized and Americanized corporate restaurant; the food is as authentic as a hole-in-the-wall, family-run local hidden gem. I've been fortunate enough to have traveled quite extensively across the Mediterranean and parts of the Middle East, so I've sampled authentic cuisine and let me tell you; the shawarma here has kept me coming back over a dozen times over the last year or so. Besides their mouthwatering shawarma, the falafel deserves special mention; sometimes I get both! And before I start getting too hungry thinking about it, I must mention my guilty pleasure: zaatar fries, which are fries sprinkled with fragrant zaatar seasoning. Hard to describe just how good they are, but I highly recommend you get them as a side. I've pretty much sampled the entire menu at this point and I don't really think you can go wrong with any choice. The pita bread they use is also incredible; soft and fluffy and a perfect vessel for the shawarma to be delivered to your mouth. In terms of service; I've always had a good experience. The employees are friendly and prompt and I'm never made to feel unwelcome or as if I got second-class service since I'm not middle eastern (like some other reviews seemed to have implied..). To conclude... check out this place! If you like shawarma, then Shawarma District is the spot and if you've never had shawarma... then Shawarma District is the spot to have your life changed for the better! read more

Shawarma District - Chicken and Beef Shawarma sandwiches, 1/2 Dozen Mini Falafel Balls and Zaatar Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So amazing! The wrap is absolutely delicious, chicken is moist, vegetables are fresh. Say yes to the garlic whip! I keep coming back here.

A small place where they have some seating in and outside. Definitely chipotle vibes inside and I gotba bowl with meat schwarma. The meat was ok and the price for the ratio of food received is not worth it compared to other places in the area. Not a terrible food location but with all the other options you can get better lunch deals elsewhere read more

This is my favorite shawarma in DC! The ingredients are so fresh and remind me of authentic shawarma from the Middle East. The service is chipotle style and was a great experience. There's a couple tables inside and outside to have a quick bite. Very clean and welcoming place. read more

Shawarma District - Zaatar fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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the tipping nonsense has to stop.This is a hole in the wall take out place. three tables max on the inside although if weather permits (it's over 102 today) you can take your wrap or bowl to an outside table. So why did the credit card receipt i just was prsented for a diet cola and two waters have tip options starting at 22%? No! read more

I admit - I work downtown (Farragut area) but I bring my lunch 99% of the time, so you'll rarely see me reviewing a "fast casual" lunch place. The few times I don't bring my lunch, I generally hit Chop't because it's easy to eat healthy there. Today, though, was one of those rare occasions where I didn't bring lunch and didn't feel like having Chop't. Turned to Yelp to see what was around (I was specifically looking for a 'build your own bowl' place - I love the concept of being able to choose what you eat and I had leftover chicken I wanted to ensure didn't go to waste). Chose Schwarma District as 1) hummus sounded good and 2) it wasn't too far of a walk and 3) high praise from my fellow Yelpers. I arrived around 12:30pm on a chilly, rainy Tuesday - expected the place to be packed but I was pleasantly surprised at the short line. Like other places that have bowl options, you can choose a (pita) sandwich, salad bowl, or rice bowl. Trying to stay healthy, I went for the salad, which was a mix of parsley, onion, cucumber, dill, radish, and mint. I admit, I didn't taste much mint but the parsley actually really made up the 'salad' part (if you don't like parsley I wouldn't go for this option). NOTE: because of my leftover chicken, I did not actually get a protein - they asked me if I wanted more salad to make up for it and I asked for a scoop of romaine hearts. For toppings, I got hummus, chickpea salad (touch extra $$) baba ghanoush, tzatziki, tabbouleh, sumac onion, and diced tomato and cucumber. I really wanted to get it but I forwent the garlic whip as I didn't want to reek at work for the rest of the day - figured the sumac onions + the onions in the salad would be enough. Portion size was good (I'm full but not uncomfortable) and the cost was around $10. I think it's great that they will give you unlimited toppings, and they also gave me a bit extra more hummus when I asked for it. As for my bowl (+ my chicken from home), two words are in my head for Schwarma District: FRESH, followed closely by DELICIOUS. I could really tell everything was made fresh on site, and it was easy to customize a bowl to meet your preferences. The line moved fast - I was in and out of there in less than 10 minutes. I also like the idea of supporting local businesses - I'd go to Schwarma District over Roti any day. If I don't have lunch that day and need a place to go, I'll definitely consider Schwarma District. Given the flavors of everything I had, I bet my bowl would taste even better with their chicken schwarma! Honestly, I can't think of a reason not to give them 5 stars. read more

Delicious. The best shawarma we've had outside of Israel (Israel is hard to beat!). Set up like a Subway or Chipotle--you decide which toppings go into your shawarma. Lots of fresh and colorful toppings to pick from. You pick a meat and then decide if you want hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, pickled cabbage, pickled purple things that I think are turnips lol. You get the gist--so many ingredients to add to your shawarma. They were so friendly, too. Almost felt like we had a caring uncle taking care of our little family as we are there--they were so kind to our kids. Love this place. read more

This is definitely the best Lebanese shawarma I had so far in the USA (yes, better than the stuff in NYC!) They have a selection of chicken/beef shawarma, all the good sauces, the garlic spread, vegetables and pickles to make it an authentic lebanese sandwich. Also has falafel and hummus and tabbouleh etc which I didn't try but are next on the list! read more

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I've lived over 5 years in the Middle East, and yet more time in "the Mediterranean." I know my falafel and shawarma! I'd been looking for a solid shawarma lunch option in downtown DC for when I want something different from my usual to-go salad. My friend introduced me to the owner of Shawarma District one day and he took the time to explain that almost everything he had was friendly for gluten-free people like me! The falafel isn't made with additional flour; he doesn't use bulgur in the tabbouleh, and he's got a salad bowl option if you don't want rice or a wrap. The portions of meat you get on your shawarma bowl are HUGE, and all options - shawarma, chicken shawarma, and falafel, are delicious. Beautifully seasoned. The selection of veggie toppings is outstanding, with so many different kinds of pickles and sauces to choose from that every bowl can be totally different even if you go every day. I have brought lots of friends here over the past few months and I am excited to go back again and again! read more

I love shawarma in general, and this is pretty good! They were out of the beef/lamb when I arrived around 2pm, but they still had the chicken (they also sell falafel, for a vegetarian option). I got a rice bowl and it was really good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and they had a lot of delicious toppings like pickled onions and hummus. My only complaint is that the pita triangles they give you were the thin, wrap style rather than the thicker bready version I happen to prefer. They also tasted a little stale. Maybe doing them as chips would have been better? Anyway, still a very good spot for a shawarma bowl! They have a few seats inside and a few more tables outside, but clearly the huge majority of their business is takeout. If I worked in the area I'd probably grab lunch from here occasionally! read more

I got the district bowl and with shawarma meat and falafel. They both were extremely dry and tough. The salad mix consisted of radishes, parsley, mint, cucumber, onions, and romaine lettuce but less so the romaine mix. There were also large whole stems of parsley that made it unenjoyable to eat. I actually discovered Shawarma District through Instagram (lol). And while the wraps and salad bowls looked really appetizing in their photos, it just wasn't the same in real life. IG: 1 vs. reality: 0 read more

Shawarma District - Shawarma bowl with Mediterranean salad mix - large stems of parsley - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Shawarma District recently opened in downtown DC (a block away from the Farragut West metro station) and I was so excited! I'd walked by countless times as the place was still in the process of opening, and I was delighted once it was open! The food tastes delicious and so authentic, the service is so friendly and fantastic (you can just tell how passionate the owner is about this restaurant and he was there himself to greet us), and the options are plentiful. I visited with a friend for lunch and really enjoyed this experience. There isn't much space to sit in the restaurant (it's more of a take out place), but they do have a high top row of seats at a counter. I ordered a rice bowl with chicken, falafel, tabbouleh, pickled daikon, pickled onion, hummus, and tomato mix. I also got that ambrosial garlic sauce, which gave my food the perfect kick. The food was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned as well. There was something so homey and welcoming in whatever sauce or spice that chicken was cooked in. I absolutely love Shawarma District and certainly plan to return for lunch there again in the future! read more

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Not sure why the negative reviews. If you want more meat on your shawarma, just ask. Small extra charge but 2x meat shawarma is shizload of meat. Good ingredients. Sure the place has a bit of "Chipotle " feel with build your own shawarma, but taste is great. When I worked downtown, this was my go to place. I drove by but didn't see this place anymore. Not sure if still in business read more

Best Shawarma in the DMV by far!!! With amazing service, definitely going to be coming often.

Ok I can't complain about the price when my bowl had a million extras including grape leaves BUT I got three meals out of it for $14 so I'm good Super clean. I think the young lady at the counter needs to learn the difference between efficient service and BRUSQUE service. Girl what's your rush. The joint is almost empty. Stop slinging rice like your life depends on it and while I'm no fan of anyone telling women to smile, when you work in customer service it's considered part of the presence. Guy was very nice and called me by name from my card. read more

Shawarma District - Lamb and chicken shawarma on a bed of vermicelli with tasty toppings - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My meal was half parsley. What the heck y'all. Nobody like parsley that much. There was a lot of meat (although pretty dry) and the sauce was good. And if I were a rabbit I'd be excited. But I don't even like parsley that much. read more

Shawarma District - Parsley graveyard. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Everything is delicious...fresh, price is rightI will come back here again, I got the chicken, delicious, lots of onions in everything, fresh, fresh, fresh...tomatoes, parsley, tabouli good! read more

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From the moment you step inside, the aromatic spices fill the air, enticing your senses with the promise of an extraordinary culinary experience. The attention to detail and quality ingredients shine through in every bite, reminding me of food back home. Staff was very friendly and attentive!! Can't wait to go back read more

Average at best. Husband and I had a pair of bowls with lamb and we were pretty unimpressed by both flavor and portion size. There was barely any meat included and what was there was in tiny, dry, unflavored shards. Pita triangles were drier than the Sahara desert. Tons of ruffage in the bowl but for $13 I would have liked to seen more meat in actual flavorful chunks. read more

I spent the afternoon where I was surprised by the magnitude of people queuing to get in, the young man who was professional in serving his customers, the girls very friendly, all the staff very welcoming and the food and chips highly recommended! read more

Stopped here after touring the White House and memorials, caught them right before closing. Service was great, food was good, bathroom was clean... just wish the portions were bigger. Ordered the beef Schawarma over rice in a bowl. read more

Shawarma District - Beef Meat Shawarma Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is decent, a nice quick and tasty meal that won't put you in a food coma. Main complaint is that it's fairly pricy for the portion size, but I suppose quality over quantity. read more

They treat you based out b your skin color. The food was not good. I have eaten shawarma in over 15 countries and this was the worst

Surprisingly good. Very good quick eat. It is clean and the staff was friendly. The wraps are full of flavor and the make it yourself aspect enables you to make it yourself. I only wish they had fries read more

Shawarma District - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is delicious. I got a chicken shawarma and will be going back later for a beef one. Soo good! Really nice and friendly staff. Great, welcoming vibes read more

The best shawarma lunch restaurant in DC. The best taste, service, and price that I know of in this city. I am ALWAYS satisfied after ordering from Shawarma District. Give it a try folks, you won't be disappointed. read more

One star is being generous. Okay food but horrible customer service. The owner is beyond rude especially for the price you pay. I will not be back. read more

Hands down the best falafel I've ever had. Only regret coming here is knowing how many times I'll come back now

Had the chicken shawarma bowl. Chicken was very dry. Not a good choice. Perhaps I went on an off day.