Amazing every time! Highly recommend the chicken shawarma with garlic sauce & rice. Big portion sizes for the dinner portions as well!

We moved from the east side of the state (where you can get good shawarma every 30 feet) to kzoo about a year ago. After going through serious withdrawals, decided to try this place for carry out. Ordered the Shawarma dinner combo and WOW what an amazing deal. For $30 you get a giant tub of food. The shawarma isn't as flavorful as we'd hoped, but was still pretty good. Everything else was spectacular! Esp the fried kibbee. Deep, rich seasonings and fried crisp but not dry. Definitely a new favorite! read more

I liked the lentil soup here, and the fattoosh salad was fresh (though lacking in veggies other than lettuce and cucumber). Service was prompt. However, the chicken shawarma was dry and unseasoned, though once I drenched it in tahini and garlic sauce it was okay. The beef shawarma was horribly over cooked and dry, as though it had been shaved and then put under a heat lamp for hours. It also lacked seasoning. I would come back to try the falafel and kibbee, but I don't plan on ordering shawarma again. read more

The Nidal salad with extra chicken, 2 falafels, and a side of garlic sauce is my go to lunch order. I literally crave it every single day it is so delicious! read more

I dare you to walk through the door, smell the garlicy, yummy aroma and not start drooling. The food is super flavorful, staff super friendly, portions ample. I usually grab a shish tawook and schawafel (schwarma and falafel) sandwich to-go and I love their garlic paste so much I order extra and extra pita and eat it for a snack. My poor husband. .. I'm going to have garlic breath for a week! read more

Shawarma King - Awesome mural by the take-out area of Shawarma King. Yuuuuuum! - Mediterranean Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Best Shawarma sandwiches from here to Australia. Family owned and run and always a great experience. I have been eating here for years and was happy to see on my recent visit back to the Zoo they are as good as ever. read more

We go here at least once a week and they never disappoint! All of their Shawarmas are delicious along with the lentil soup. If you want something quick and reasonably priced, Shawarma King is the way to go...be sure to get some Baklava for desert! read more

We love this restaurant!! Some of the best in the Midwest, we have been coming for years and will continue to eat here for years to come.

The combo is a great option, try a little bit of everything. Fattoush salad was very tasty but could have used a touch of salt to round out the acidity of the dressing. The lentil soup was solid, not mind blowing but yummy and warmed me up. The falafel was crunchy and flavorful, and the rice was pleasant and seasoned. Their tahini sauce was a little thin, but their GARLIC SAUCE is amazing. Bomb.com. Do people even say that any more? Anyway, get you some of that to smother on your tasty meat platter. You won't regret it. read more

Tasteless mass quantities. Additionally, I may have been food poisoned as well. Used to love this place in years gone by, but never again.

We ordered two different dishes, only to discover there was no flavor. They cooked the food and it was so bland. The rice had no flavor, everything was a huge disappointment. read more

Visited this place while in town for work and was very very happy with my experience. I randomly found it on yelp and so glad i did. I had the chicken shawarma wrap, falafel and hummus. All for a great price. One of the best shawarma wraps I've had. Great service too! read more

Food is always good, service friendly. Prices are reasonable and usually get your order pretty fast. Love their hommous!! I always order extra pita, too! Usually get one of the shawarma wraps, like both the beef or chicken, but I always ask for extra garlic sauce on the side with either one, its awesome! read more

Great food. Good buffet options. Love the greens. So so good. Has gotten pretty pricey. But still my favorite middle eastern place in town. Especially for variety. read more

This is a really impressive establishment. Palestinian staff speaking Arabic, as well as palestinian customers speaking Arabic. That's generally a good sign. Middle eastern culture is know for food and hospitality, and this restaurant didn't disappoint. Everything I had was delicious, and cost surprisingly little. I can't wait to come back to try more of the excellent food. read more

I love this place so much!! I don't usually write reviews, but I've been to shawarma king so many times now on rough days or laundry nights that I feel a good word is in order. They always have the most wonderful and helpful service, and Ive never had a bad meal here. The prices are more than fair, and the portions are generous to say the least. I would recommend shawarma king in any situation, whether you're grabbing a wrap to go, bringing the fam for dinner, or catering to a larger event. Cannot sing high enough praises for their staff and food. read more

Amazing I tried most of menu, they're delicious. On Fridays, they serve a dish called KABSA, it's so good Must try: Lentil soup Kabsa read more

Some of the best middle eastern food I've had outside Machaneh Yehudah. Authentic and awesome.

Excellent food, had the chicken shawarma wrap and falafel hummus wrap. Highly recommend this place if you're driving through!

The best. Been coming here for 10 years and it's always top notch. Love it so much they catered my wedding.

Ambiance, service, flavors, warmth (literal-i really dislike being cold in a restaurant)

As other reviewers have noted, Shawarma King -- with its fresh, flavorful Middle Eastern cuisine and cheap prices -- is the place to visit if you're in Kalamazoo. When we lived in Kzoo, my husband and I frequented the Drake location as well as the Shawarma House on campus (both are owned by the same person), and we were always welcomed with a "How are you, my friend?" or a "Good to see you, my friend!" It really put a personal touch on our already enjoyable experiences. I would definitely recommend any of the sandwiches, as they are super cheap and rather large. I'm a vegetarian, and Shawarma King has several vegetarian options that are not simply entrees without the meat -- among the sandwiches, I have eaten (and loved) the cauliflower sandwich, falafel sandwich, mojaddara (my favorite!) sandwich, spicy eggplant sandwich, and hummus sandwich. There are many meals that vegetarians can enjoy! The sandwich combos are $6.99 (or 7$.99, can't remember), and they include a drink, soup, salad, and a sandwich. You can also get a side (like hummus or fries) instead of the soup or salad -- if you get hummus and fries, you really receive a ton of food! At any rate, I could go on and on about how amazing this restaurant is. Nidal Awad, the owner, is such a friendly guy, and he and his brother, Hamid, are amazing cooks! I always find the service to be top notch at Shawarma King. The same goes for Shawarma House on campus, which is managed by Maher Awad, Nidal's older brother. Both men are outstanding individuals who make fantastic Middle Eastern food! read more

First time in Kzoo and came all the way from A2 for the Buffett. It did not disappoint. The food was fresh and flavorful, restaurant is older but clean and the price is fantastic. Will go back when I'm in town again. read more

I have eaten in once and had take out multiple times. Everything I have had from the Turkish coffee to the chicken shawarma I have been incredibly happy with. The location is very convenient on Drake road between KL and Stadium Drive. The interior was clean and is generally humming with people eating and getting take out. There are a decent amount of seats inside. The prices are incredibly reasonable! An order of the hommous (very large portions) and a chicken shawarma will be more than enough to fill you up. I have tried quite a few of the options here and haven't been dissappointed yet. I would highly suggest eating at Shawarma King and I will be there again soon. read more

Shawarma King is awesome! I have never had Shawarma before I came here, but I would guess this is probably one of the best around. The owner and his staff are really friendly and helpful. I feel like a valued customer when I there and actually enjoy the experience. Why go here? -friendly staff -great portions -the food is delicious and hot read more

I am all about that halal food, and this is THE only Arab restaurant I always trust in Kzoo. Great prices with even better food. We always have left-overs. I have tried mostly everything on the menu and the following dishes are WORTH the hype: Chili Lime Fries- you deserve this goodness all day. I always come back for these. Amo Mazen Tea feels like a hug from a caring family member. Chicken wings have all the tang and flavor you were looking for. Chicken kafta burger does not disappoint with its fresh parsley and seasonings. Treat yourself to this delish food in front of the lovely Dome of the Rock mural today! read more

This is by far one of the best restaurants I ever ate the employees are so nice, their food is amazing, by far this is my top favorite restaurant in Kalamazoo read more

Everything at Shawarma King is outstanding. The hummus, tahini, and garlic sauce are all tangy and are served in abundance. The lentil soup can't be beat. The salads are fresh, and the dressing is tasty but not heavy or overpowering. The meat here, be it shawarma, kefta, or kabobs, is all tender and flavorful. Even the typically lame stuff like rice and french fries are great. The prices are low, but the quantity and quality are very high. Shawarma King was the first place I had middle eastern food many, many years ago. I've since tried the same dishes at many places around the country (and the world), and few places, if any, can beat Shawarma King for all-around awesomeness. You'd probably have to go to Beirut to best it. read more

Came here with my husband and sister-in-law on 8/31/2010 for lunch. We ordered a medium hummus plate to share (we were unable to finish it!), and I ordered the Chicken Shawarma with Feta sandwich combo. The combo included soup or salad, and choice of a starch. The hummus was delicious, I just wish they had warmed the pita before serving it to us. The lentil soup was creamy and very flavorful; I could have eaten a whole bowl of that with some pita bread and been satisfied. The chicken shawarma with feta was excellent. I was unsure about the placing of pickles in the sandwich, but after eating it I would not have had it any other way. The sandwich was huge and I was unable to finish it. The chili-lime fries were great, especially dipped in ranch (at the suggestion of the waitress). We were all very satisfied with our meals. When I'm in Kalamazoo again and hungry for lunch, I'll be sure to come here. read more

Shawarma King - Chili lime fries! MMMmmmm - Mediterranean Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I love me some shawarma King! my go to is amo mazen's salad -fresh romaine, tomatoes, cukes, lemony dressing and feta. you can get it with chicken shawarma on top. my other go to is the good ol chicken shawarma. get it with garlic sauce and their "red" sauce - I forget what it's actually called but they will know what you're talking about! read more

Best food value in Kalamazoo. I find myself pining for Shawarma King almost every day. Not even kidding. Favs are Shish Tawook Sandwich Chicken Shawarma with Feta Sandwich Stuffed Grape Leaves read more

Ever since trying this first time with a friend, it's been a favorite of mine. There's no one item on their menu that I haven't liked and the staff is amazing! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Ate here over Medieval-fest weekend while catching up with an old prof. Things got off to a little bit of a rocky start: it wasn't clear, when we went in, whether it was a sit down place, or an order at the counter place, or what. The folks ahead of us were all ordering carry out. We asked the girl at the counter if we should order there or sit down, and she said it was fine to order at the counter, so we did. Then we went to get our drinks and sit down....and set off the great Shawarma Kerfuffle of 2010. We had our glasses....the soda machine was right there....so we went to fill them, and the servers swooped in, taking our glasses from our hands and filling them for us. Our server was (understandably) ticked off that we'd ordered at the counter, and now were sitting in her section--no doubt, she thought she was going to get screwed out of her tip. We had no intention of stiffing anybody, of course, and just didn't understand what was going on... But considering how panicked I get when restaurant situations become awkward, uncomfortable, or confusing--especially in the compahy of a mentor/professor-type--you *know* the food was worth it for me to still give four stars. It was delicious! I had some kind of hugely plentiful combination plate (the king platter? Plenty for sharing, though I wolfed it all down myself). Normally I'm not a fan of stuffed grape leaves, but I loved these--don't know if that means these were especially good, or if they just veered wildly from the norm in some other way. Anyway, the food was awesome--salad, hummus, entrees, etc. The pita came out in like a baggie, which was a little odd, but it was fine. The wait staff seemed to want to make up for all of us getting off on the wrong foot by checking on us about 15 times. Literally. Much appreciated, but started to get a little old, and then got so old it got funny. YES, everything is FINE here! We swear! Overall, a kooky experience, a delicious meal, and a great evening with an old friend. Next time I'm in kzoo, I'd definitely come back. read more

Shawarma King is a local Kalamazoo favorite. Its regular customers are fiercely loyal, and why shouldn't they be? This is a must-eat place if you're going to be in town for a while. I think this is just a perfect spot for lunch. Their lunch specials just can't be beat considering the cheap price and vast quantity of food that you get. Authentic, flavorful, delicious. I just love love their chicken shawarma. Easily the best in town. It's difficult for me to pull away from that and explore their other items because I love the chicken shawarma so much. The interior is very simple, low-key, and on the small side. If I want a fancy dinner dining experience, I go to Zooroona's (also very good, the taste is a little different). But for me, Shawarma King is ideal for lunch. The biggest drawback here is the service speed. I have only ever seen one waiter on duty at a time. That often means long waits during the crowded lunch rush. However, people working there are extremely nice. You really feel like they are glad to be there, and they are glad you are here. Excellent food, excellent prices, excellent people, but somewhat slow service. A true culinary gem for the community. read more

Falafel? Local authentic Middle east food near WMU West gate, casual, take out or dine in, fresh food, great salad & Juice Bar. King Platter is the best deal for $12 it is more than enough for two, it comes with beef shawarma, shish tawook, falafel, grape leaves, tabbouli, hommous and fried kibbee. Great Lebanese salad. Lunch for $5.95. read more

The dishes here r soooo good and huge portion! I have to say the mango madness is the best mango drink I have ever tasted! So thick and creamy! The fried potato is so cool! read more

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HUGE value...SUPER tasty... the RBD is fantastic...tabbouleh is good, mango smoothie is sublime... never had a bad item here read more

In from out of town I asked for extra sauce and was not given any with my take out order. Owner isnt in the country and the place falls to the worst service ever. Will not return!!!!!!!!!! Deserves no stars read more

One of my son's favorite - I wasn't sure but found it very good. We eat there frequently.

It's the best. It's number 1. It's the best. It's the best. It's the best shawarma. You get home from work and you go to shawarma king because you're the best! You come in you eat your food and plasti-dip your shame! It's the best it's number 1! Mag-light. read more