This place came recommended to me from a friend, and he hailed it as "the Best Shawarma in the Bay". Very high praise, but I think it lived up to that standard! The sauces were incredible. I got the lamb & beef shawarma wraps to try both their meats, and man were they flavorful! Combined with the sauces, it was an explosion of rich meatiness, spice, and creaminess. The tortillas were wonderfully crispy on the edges and chewy through the middle. Great tabbouleh salad as well. This place is well worth the stop! read more

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I personally don't love shawarmaji as a "reminds me of Lebanon shawarma" spot which has been my goal for ages. I gave up on that goal to just make them myself but some days you want a quick bite without the work and that is shawarmaji bc if nothing else their toum is the perfect fluffy but not toooo strong garlic sauce I love. My husband likes shawarmaji a lot more than me (he gives em a 8/10 but I'd give them like a 7/10) Their fries are also great. Service is good, no complaints there. read more

I would give four stars... but almost every time I order there is a sauce missing. Also, consistency is off. I the chicken shawarma pita is good, but it's always a different size. Please just make sure to give all of the sauce! read more

The food was just ok the service was the worse we waited more than one hour looks like the last the ticket and then when I asked the start making it the place was nice and clean read more

Falafel wrap was delicious - love the eggplant and fries - it really rounds out the wrap with nice textures and flavors. The wrap felt fresh and filling but without feeling too heavy. For the longest time this place was empty- I'm so glad shawarmaji opened up here in the neighborhood! read more

Tasty chicken shawarma wrap, but a bit pricy for what it is. I got the whole wrap (vs. the half), which was a good size for one meal (I imagine the half size is more appropriate for a snack). The flavor was good (albeit on the salty side). The amount of pickles inside the wrap was minimal, so I am glad I ordered a side of assorted pickles (as "vegetables" to complement the wrap). They were very good. I also got a yogurt drink and a soda on the side, though the soda was way too sweet. 1 wrap, 1 side of pickles, 1 soda, 1 yogurt drink (plus tax and tip) ended up being over thirty-five dollars, which was probably the most I have ever paid for this combination of items at a casual spot (usually in the mid to high twenties on the higher end). Value aside, however, the quality is good. read more

They recently moved across the street to an even better location with more dinning space. I've been here about three times now and I am obsessed. Actually obsessed is an understatement. Pitas and wraps are amongst my favorite quick meals and Shawarmaji does it right! Everything I order is freshly made and perfectly seasoned. I usually get the chicken shawarma wrap or the Arabi style wrap with a side of fries. The wraps are served very warm which is a plus. I love that their fries have a nice crisp to it. They serve everything with toum sauce and it makes everything taste even better. I would happily return and highly recommend this place. Good for takeout too. read more

Shawarmaji... Where do I even begin? We came around opening so there is plenty of seating. They moved across the street from their previous location. At the counter, you can buy jars of ghee and spices to use at home. The food came out after around 10 minutes and the staff suggested a few sauces to pair with each dish. My favorites have to be the garlic yogurt and spicy sauce. Every bite is so flavorful and you can't help taking bite after bite after bite. The crispy fries pair deliciously with the juicy lamb, creamy yogurt sauce, and acidic pickles. Dip the chicken wrap into the yogurt or spicy sauce for the perfect blissful bite. Happy to support this local business and have to say I'll thinking about Shawarmaji a lot when I'm hungry. read more

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We had a great vegan meal and there were a number of options for our falafels. We both chose a wrap and added the french fries and babaganoush. Service was friendly and competent. This is not a fancy place, but it is more than adequate, and their pricing was very competitive. Real, fresh food for people who want to eat healthy, but have flavor. I would guess their non -vegan food is also top notch. Street parking was easy. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area. read more

Delicious Shawarma wraps. Not only is the food great, the service is friendly. Lunch time is usually busy but worth a wait for an available table. read more

Stopped by here last night and even with it being close to closing time they were prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was welcoming and clean, plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. I had the falafel pita, french fries and mint lemonade... the garlic dip was delicious and the ketchup was free . My daughter got the chicken shawarma which she absolutely enjoyed and said was made properly. read more

This place is underrated, they are so fast , so quick and ready with service also online . This place is a great spot for swarma it's so flavorful so full of great quality. Everything in the menu is great. I've never had a single bad experience the 20 times I been . The white sauce is hella fire. And the pickled things they give are amazing too. read more

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For starters the staff is super friendly that's the first thing that made me love this restaurant before even having ate, the food is TO DIE FORRR! I definitely will start to be a regular there. Ambiance is Amazing too. read more

On our way back from the city, we just wanted to grab something to go and ended up here. I tried ordering through their webpage but it was a bit strange and didn't offer any options to order online before the day after. So we skipped calling and just went there. The place was basically empty, so it's strange that they did disable the online ordering... The lady behind the counter was super friendly and the food came out within 20 minutes. The ambience is very airy and modern. The menu is limited, which I like. Make a few things and make them well! The food was quite good, we ordered chicken and lamb/beef wraps arabica (cut in smaller pieces). The garlic sauce is crazy good as are the pickles that came with it. The fries however were good but WAY too salty. Absolut must-try: the lemon and mint drink!!!! When I got back to the car, I realized, I had eaten at this place before.... when its location was a few houses down and quite a bit smaller. read more

I keep coming back to Shawarmaji because I love that everything is so flavorful! Here's the combo I get: Chicken Shawarma Wrap: it's not the cheapest but I can't finish a whole wrap in one sitting so technically it's two meals, for me at least(: The chicken is super moist/flavorful and the wrap also includes sliced pickle. Don't forget the fries! Lemon Mint Drink: it's heavy on mint so make sure you really love mint, which I do(: very refreshing read more

This place is sooooo good! I had lamb/beef wrap and it was absolutely great! Ambiance is quiet and service was good! Only negative is no public restroom! read more

Love shawarmaji!!! My go to is their chicken shawarma and I always ask for more garlic toum. The portion size is perfect (I usually have a small amount leftover to eat later). Great food, service and clean space. Highly recommend! read more

Shawarmaji just provided my wife and I some of the best Mediterranean food we've had. Without question it's the best we've had in Oakland, and most likely the East Bay. The quality and texture from our meals were perfect. In comparison to other Mediterranean places, the flavoring was never too saturated nor overcooked or under seasoned. I can't preach about the ambience of the restaurant because we ordered late evening take-out. The service was good, and from what she told me, patient and professional as two rude customers who cut the line were asking a cashier ridiculous questions about if they needed to pay for free samples. Instead of creating chaos, the worker handled it well. I'd say the only issue with the location is parking. There is only street parking and it was impossible to find any nearby, so I double parked until my wife returned with the order. Regardless of that, we'll definitely be coming back and hope to explore more of the items on the menu. 5/5! read more

Shawarmaji - Lamb/Beef Shawarma Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food was really good both the chicken and the lamb:beef shawarmas I would 100% be coming more often and brining some friends with me

Finally got to try shwarmaji. Saw tons of content from shawermaji on social media so my expectations were high I ordered through door dash. I got the beef shawarma fries, combo Arabi style shawarma wrap, and tabouli. I thought the food was lacking in flavor and a bit on the dry side. I can't speak on the service or ambiance of the restaurant but just the food. read more

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I went to this place after seeing few videos on social media, honestly I expected something decent based on what I saw. I ordered a falafel sandwich and a chicken shawarma wrap. The Falafel sandwich was very dry and had no tahini sauce at all, all I can taste was the lemon from the chopped salad in the sandwich. The order came with Toum instead of tahini sauce. The chicken shawarma came with toum sauce which is expected. Chicken was cut very thick pieces and had chunks of fat that you couldn't even chew. Chicken felt like rubber to chew and was very over seasoned. Chicken shawarma should be thinly sliced. My local shawarma truck makes a better sandwich and wrap for sure. My opinion for someone who's craving a good falafel or shawarma is not to waste your money here. PS me and the other person I went with both had stomach pain after we ate the food. read more

I can't believe I haven't given this place a review sooner, this place is delicious and authentic . You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but typically, I like to get the chicken wrap and the falafel wraps. Those two are really very good. The lemonade they have is really good as well. Highly recommended support today. read more

I came with a large group and was able to move a few chairs and tables together. It's very casual dining: You order at the register, self-serve water and seat yourself, and then pick up your food when it's announced. . Falafel Sandwich: (4/5) The falafels are nicely seasoned, though it killed my system the next day. I read "lemon" in its list of ingredients and didn't think must of it until I bit what was a large wedge of a lemon... I ended up just picking it out but would have enjoyed it more if it were pickled or lightly cooked so it'd be easier to chew through. . Chicken Shawarma Fries: (4/5) There's a lot going on with these fries- it's also a lot of fries! It's surprising how they stay crispy with the loads of sauce and toppings on it. read more

Shawarmaji - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

the toum (garlic sauce) is so good. the chicken schwarma is flavorful and big enough for leftovers. glad this place exists.

Food Simply without reproach. Biting into the Chicken Arabi Style with embedded fries is a trip down an olive grove in the countryside. So much thought went into their food. Inside the wrap, everything stays together very well. They also slice the wrap into sections so you can share with others... which I will DEFINITELY do next time *wink* *wink* (I shan't). And because their garlic sauce is the epitome of amazing, they include a sealed breath mint in your container. But let's be honest, the only acceptable food breath IS garlic! Ambiance There is a wonderful array of Middle Eastern wall art showing different aspects of Palestinian life, and Arab culture in general. It shows a deep richness of the traditions that brought the wonderful food you have on your plate. Parking Can be tricky, so sometimes I park half a block away. A simple solution is to call in your order, and drop off a friend to grab the GOODS so you do not have to park. read more

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Shawarmaji is my new go-to spot for falafel wraps! It seems like it for others too, since foot traffic has been heavier but that is only reflection of their quality food. The proportions are more equally balanced than other wraps I've had. The falafel is the perfect texture, crunchy on the outside and pillowy inside. But not oily at all. It's perfect itself but the garlic and chilli sauces only amplify the flavors. The fries paired well with it, but their side salad's vinegarette is a bit too acidic for me. Beautiful dining room with modern decor. Service is kind but sometimes can't keep up with the rush. Although I am just glad to see such good business flow in for this well appreciated Oakland gem! read more

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My colleague recommended this for lunch one day and they were so good i had to orser catering. Their pickled veggies were delicious. They make this fantastic raw garlic blended with oil past called toum which is absolutely delightful. And their wraps are absolutely heavenly. Greatly flavored meats, cant go wrong with any of them. Their falafel is fantastic too. I've always had good experiences with food and service here. Fluffy warm lavash bread with a good amount of filling. After one wrap, don't be surprised if you have food coma. I highly recommend read more

The restaurant's atmosphere is very warm & welcoming with great customer service! Shout out to Aileen! Their food is a must-try. Big portion. Worth the price. read more

This is my absolute favorite restaurant - the shawarma are delicious! I come here all the time and without a fail the food is always hot and fresh. It feels like the food is generally made with lots of love and care. The service is pretty consistently top tier, they're very friendly and the food doesn't take too long to come out at all. Definitely would consider myself a loyal customer :) read more

Shawarmaji - Chicken shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Stale bread (panini not wrap), fries were good. Falafel was ok. Salad and sauce were great. read more

Shawarmaji - Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

I just picked up a falafel wrap and when I ordered, the person suggested I order it "ma' ali" style ($1 extra) with fries and eggplant. I mentioned to her that the last time I ordered it they forgot and gave me a regular falafel wrap. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me TWICE, I'm done. "Ma' ali" is a myth at this point. Such a bummer because I like the food but something is wrong in the kitchen. read more

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Fantastic garlic sauce. Great wraps. Horrible salad dressing. Very disappointing that they don't have ANY warm drinks, even in December. read more

The front person was most helpful in helping me select my meal I had the felafel wrap and took a lamb and beef wrap to go The felafel wrap was a lot of food and very good and my son loved the lamb and beef wrap Overall a good experience. I will be back read more

Food: exceeded my expectations. I ordered the chicken pita and the chicken was so flavorful. The pita wrap was crisp and garlic sauce was so good! Service: quick and straightforward. You order at the cashier and wait for your number to be called / pick a table Ambiance: good music and ample seating Definitely will be back here :) read more

Shawarmaji - Chicken pita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Legit Middle Eastern Eats with a super tight but well executed menu. This spot used to be a hipster breakfast sandwich joint, and I think this place is going to move across the street where Umami Burger used to be. Welcome to Uptown musical chairs. It'll be different in 2-3 years, truss me. Place's menu seems almost like a food stand where all they do is like 3 things but done in slight variations. There's chicken shawarma, beef/lamb shawarma, falafels and that's it. You can then either stuff these into a wrap with either lavash or pita, put in a salad form or over some fries. Good enough for me, I guess. So no significant rice plates/bowls with salad and meat of choice, and I didn't even see hummus, which was surprising. Beef/Lamb Wrap ($18/4*) They do a super legit shawarma with actual layers of beef and lamb that is spiced well and roasted on a spit, then to be cut into thick strips of tender meat. I loved the bites as it was so meaty almost like going to an outdoor bbq. I prefer these meaty bites over thin or shaved cuts as it is more natural and satisfying to me. What I really dislike are those shaved cuts of pre-formed gyro meat that resembles a dense meatloaf that for some reason Americans love in wraps. *scratches thick skull* But this really nice warmly spiced beef/lamb shawarma is wrapped in a super thin lavash that gets a bit of crisping from a grill. It is legit as it so light that is merely a vessel to put that delicious meat into. They also include cooked peppers and onions to the shawarma, so it totally has this fajita-like vibe. No fresh produce like lettuce, tomato or even pickles. Just mostly a meat wrap. And this thing is super long but thin, maybe only 2 inches in diameter but it is like a foot long. And they don't close the ends off so if you hold it upright some of the fillings drop out, which is a main gripe for me. Like you have to perform a balancing act to eat one cleanly. Not into circus theatrics for a basic meal. They are also pretty generous at dishing out tiny ramekins of several sauces. One is a white and thick garlic sauce that I believe is called Toum. The other ones I don't know the names, but they are equally delicious. One is an orange hued thick and creamy paste that is crazy good to dip into. The other looks like just pureed red chiles of some sort that wasn't hot at all, but has good flavor. Falafels (50 cents ea/3.5*) Super tiny falafels but they're also super cheap, like I got 3 for a dolla fiddy. I thought my wrap was a bit spendy, but these are the way to go if you wanna eat on the cheap. I'd try this in a wrap next time. I loved the interior as it was tender and flavorful, lots of herbs and garlic. But the exterior was too dark for my liking that it was starting to give off burnt oil flavors. If these were fried a tad lighter, then they would be close to perfect. Their tahini sauce is very thick that it is more spreadable than pourable. Tahini sauce rarely excites me but I will give the falafels a dip every now and then. Which is why I often look for hummus or babaghanoush as I think they make great dips for falafel. This place seems popular as even though we got to sit in with no prob, we witnessed tons of peeps rolling through for pick-up orders, whether locals on the run or delivery peeps (you often can't tell anymore). I would most certainly try their chicken shawarma some time and I would most certainly get their beef/lamb shawarma again for sure, but maybe next time over some fries and lots of that garlic sauce. 4 Solid Mid East Stars. read more

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Had a tasty dinner here tonight. The ambience is nice and neighborhood like. You order at the counter and then go to pick up your food when they call it, it was Friday night so service was a little bit slower. Our Shawarma fries were delicious with a surprising amount of chicken. I wish the fries were cut a little bit longer, but the toppings were tasty. I could've used more of the garlic sauce. We had the beef lamb, Shawarma wrap, and the meat was flavorful and moist. However, I wish the wrap included some more pickles and other items as it mostly just felt like roti and meat. Overall a nice meal, but a bit pricey but I guess that's standard in this area. I would consider returning for the cool ambiance and to try other things on the menu. They had a brand of drinks I had never seen before and the lemon mint one was a nice pairing to the meal but I wish it was more chilled. read more

Shawarmaji - Chicken shawarma fries and a wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

I have wanted to try this place for a while now I finally went and the food was good... I had the chicken wrap Shawarma and lamb Shawarma and lamb fries... the chicken I would definitely try again but I just can't do the lamb.. too gamey for me .....but the flavors were all there and ..I just wanted to try something different... the place is very clean and the customer service was good.. I would go back but only for the chicken on everything!! read more

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Yallah, we're talking about more shawarma and we're leaving the city for this one! As a Palestinian Jordanian there's a few things I love more than telling people I'm Palestinian and Jordanian, shawarma is one of those things. For so long the only good shawarma spots in California where in the greater LA area and the OC, it wasn't till 2021 during outside lands I tried Shawarmanji and my life changed. I started making intentional pit stops in Oakland for falafel and shawarma. They consistently have the best booth at Outside lands too. Shawarmanji gives you incredibly authentic flavors and a vibe that fits that. My favorite is the beef shawarma, but the chicken is so good, especially with the toum! Toum is a garlic paste, and where some people would say don't go on a date here, I would say you not only need to, but how can you not when the food is so amazing. The falafel is priced amazingly and during Ramadan it's perfect to take a bunch home. Shawarmanji is amazing, the staff is amazing, you have to make the trip! read more

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Shawarmaji is phenomenal. The food reminds me of the food I had when I was visiting the Middle East and my friend's grandmother cooked for us. So good! read more

Shawarmaji - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Ever since their eccentric collab with Famous Hot Boys Chicken, I've kept a close eye on Shawaramaji, vowing to try them if I'm ever in the area. And, now that Shawaramaji is just a block away from my work, I thought it was as good a time as any to try them out for lunch. I wasn't exceptionally hungry, so I opted for the lamb/beef mini wrap. Despite being dubbed as the mini, it was an average size (please keep your innuendos to yourself). The size was more than adequate for a lunch portion and kept me stuffed until dinner. The meat was incredibly flavorful and enriched with robust, Arabic spices. It was mildly salty, spicy, and umami. Definitely opt for the spicy version! It's not too spicy but really intense in sheer flavor. Was this the best shawarma I've ever had? Maybe but it wasn't super remarkable. It was definitely delicious, but for the price, I wouldn't go out of my way for this. Still glad I tried it though! read more

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