When I went to pay and was told it was $14 for the shawarma, I thought that was outrageous.... But…read morethen I took a bite and realized, ok it's worth it! I'll definitely be back again!

A small shop with great shawarma at a reasonable cost overseen by the friendly owner.read more

About a 3.5: Halbi Shawarma recently opened up as part of the Ivy City Food Works' ghost kitchen…read moreseries - Their menu offers various apps, salads, sandwiches, plates, and combos. We ordered: +Baba Ghanouj - was thick and had a smoky flavor; slightly bland, but good with the pita and the falafel +Falafel - which comes with 6 pieces; these were crispy but slightly more on the herb-y side; instead of the tahini, I enjoyed these with the baba ghanouj instead; these came on a bed of lettuce with pickled veggies +a Mixed Kabab Plate - this comes with chicken kebab, kofta kabab, and beef kabab, and served with rice, salad, pickles, sauces, and a choice of a canned drink; definitely a large combo-like meal that can be easily split between 2 people or into two meals; all the meats had a good taste, but I preferred the chicken the best; I also really liked the stewed vegetables, as it was great to eat with the warm pita +a Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - this was a grilled wrap that contained a generous amount of chicken shawarma and pickles; comes with a choice of sauce, which I opted for the garlic sauce; I thought it'd be shaved chicken from a spit and more of thinner slices, but it seemed more chunkier? Smearing some of that garlic sauce on each bite added a nice touch, but I just wished they provided more! We did feel that this place was much better than most Middle Eastern eateries in the DMV area, as it tasted more fresh. I'd be interested in trying their beef shawarma and their hummus next time, if I'm in the area! The process was super easy, as you either order in-person at their kiosk or order ahead on their website - not much way to customize, but there is an option to type in some notes/requests at the end in which the eatery will try to accommodate; cashless payments are accepted at the kiosk, and since you input your mobile number, you'll receive alerts of your order confirmation, the status, as well as when it's ready. Once it's ready, you'll receive a text that gives you a 'button' to click to open one of the parcel lockers that contain your food; if you had already ordered ahead of time via their site and were on your way, you just scan a QR code at a tablet that's mounted by the window to their kitchen and the designated parcel locker will open up. It was neat to see the setup! Note that there's no staff interaction, and whether you are ordering 'in-person' at their kiosk, or picking up an online order, everything is communicated with you via text. Plenty of street parking in the area. +located as part of the Ivy City Food Works' ghost kitchen +online ordering or in-person kiosk ordering available +plenty of street parking

The falafel wrap I had was delicious. The hummus was good and the hot sauce was, too. Service was…read morequick. I'll definitely go back.

Excellent service and food. Recommend calling in advance if possible; this guy crafts authentic…read moreSyrian cuisine that can't be found locally. Differentiator off the bat, with guaranteed quality.

Excellent food. Everything was delicious. Chef Majed communicated promptly throughout the whole…read moreplanning process and gave me good suggestions for my large party planning. He's very easy to work with and most importantly his food is delicious.

This is my favorite falafel place in all of DC and Virginia. The reason is because of the fresh…read morefood and management. I'm on a strict low sodium diet so finding a restaurant that serves zero sodium/low sodium food items can be difficult. Owner informed me that they started making ZERO sodium falafel, which is amazing! So while my partner munches away on his hearty Shawarma wrap, I can devour a delicious, zero sodium, falafel salad. (yes, salad can be that tasty!). The café is clean and tended to.

This is a nice little hidden gem! I came here about 15 minutes before they close and ordered to-go…read more The inside is not that big and only has a couple of tables for dining in. The menu is the perfect size and has the right number of item on it. Even though they were about to close, the staff greeted me as if I was the first customer of the day. Now let's talk about the food!!! I ordered the chicken/lamb shawarma and it was delicious!!!! I asked the guy behind the counter to make it the way he likes it. That turned out to be a good call!!! Overall it was a great experience and I'm pretty sure I'll be coming back.

We stumbled upon Miza recently on our way to Beat the Bomb and it turned out to be an absolute gem!…read moreThe quality of the food is top-notch--everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can tell there's real care put into each dish. The service is equally wonderful; the staff are welcoming, attentive, and make you feel right at home. The portion sizes are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth, and the $10 lunch special is an incredible deal given the quality and quantity you receive. It's rare to find a place that delivers such a perfect mix of excellent taste, great presentation, friendly service, and unbeatable value. Miza has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the NE, we don't come to this area often but will definately come every time we are there.

The food was really tasty. it's a small Egyptian owned spot in Ivy City check it out if you're…read morecraving some Mediterranean cuisine

amazing food would recommend. the location is spectacular and the options are undeniably come eat…read moregood!

Came for lunch by a friend's recommendation…read more The interior is small and seating limited, but you're greeted once you walk in and the workers are friendly. The menu is largely build-your-own. I ordered a chicken shawarma bowl with the fixings. I thought the price was pretty fair. The bowl was filling and yummy with the diverse flavors from the toppings. If I'm craving shawarma in Georgetown, I'd stop by again.

Hard to find and you might have to go through a TSA-like process. But if you don't mind the hassle,…read moreyou're in for a treat. You'll find very tasty Afghani kabobs here, super flavorful and tender. I got the lamb and chicken combo and it was so yummy! Even the bread, the sauces, and the chickpeas were delicious. Is the location in a weird spot? Yeah... but it's worth a visit. If you ask the security people, they're super friendly and hip. They lead you right to it and make it super easy. The dining area is spacious and well-lit so it's pretty comfy for a cafeteria/dining hall style lunch place. If you're in the area, I would 100% recommend!

A very convenient location for large events on the National Mall... just a block away from the…read moreMall. Great security, air conditioning and clean bathrooms. They are located inside the Ronald Regan Trade Center food court. You go through security and then to the bottom floor. Plus they have great food and service. The chicken kabobs and minced ground beef platter is very tasty. It comes with rice, salad and bread. It's a great value in the downtown area. Plus the guy who was working the counter was super friendly and made good recommendations.

Located in the Hecht Building in a space of many former fast casual concepts is a small shop that…read moresells three kinds of wraps and bowls (chicken, beef/lamb, and falafel). For $11, I orders the falafel wrap. It comes in a large wrap and you pick your toppings. The spicy onion sauce they have is really good. My wrap was full of flavor but the falafel balls were a little dry. All in all, it was a great experience.

Basically a better, more authentic version of Cava with a friendlier owner across the street from…read morethe Ivy city strip with Other Half and axe throwing. My wife and I end up at Other Half every other month or so and love the beer, but there's hit and miss food options there. We used to get Della Barba Pizza when they were around the corner, but they moved to Capitol Hill. The last time, we tried out Giza. It's very similar to Cava in the sense that you get to pick your options to make a bowl of yummy middle eastern food. The difference is that the ingredients here are fresher and home made. The pickled onions, chicken shawarma, and everything else were good. They also had stuffed grape leaves that didn't disappoint. They didn't have the Egyptian special the day we came, but I'd like to come back to try it.