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Address: 1139 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
Phone: (973) 653-3584
Website: http://alshamiusa.com/
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To be fair, the ketchup was actually good. Unfortunately, that was the highlight. The fries were extremely greasy, and the shawarma seemed like it had basically gone swimming in oil. The filling — chicken, pickled cucumbers, and garlic — was very basic and didn’t stand out at all. The presentation didn’t help either; nothing about it looked appetizing or exciting.
Overall, I didn’t enjoy it. My honest, objective rating for Al SHAMI SHAWARMA is 1 out of 5.
Now, here’s where it gets spicy. The food is a solid 10 out of 10. The service, on the other hand, needs some seasoning. If I’m standing there giving you business, even hyping your spot up on TikTok, don’t give me attitude just because I’m asking to remove a few toppings. Girl, I promise it’s not that deep. Me making your job easier should not offend you.
Huge shoutout to the sweet girl named Diana who stepped in and handled the situation with total grace. The other one behind the register with the hijab though, huffing, puffing, eye rolling, acting like I asked her to climb Mount Everest. Unacceptable.
Anyway, back to the good stuff. The beef shawarma quesadilla I tried this time was fire. Their beef shawarma sandwich is already elite, but this quesadilla hit different. And that white sauce, I swear it healed my soul. Fries dipped in it could fix a bad day.
So yes, the food here is absolutely worth it, but management needs to refresh the lineup and hire more Dianas, people with chill energy and good manners. Because food this good deserves service that matches the vibe.
Here’s an update: We came here once again, and customer service still going down the drain. The same rude girl is still there, and how are you going to tell us you ran out of beef shawarma? Especially when it’s THE FAVORITE.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
I always buy my food from here, and they never disappoint! Their shawarma is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. Today was another great experience, the wrap was toasted just right, and the fries were hot and crispy. I also want to give a special shoutout to Dua, the hijabi girl who helped me. She is always so kind, welcoming, and provides amazing customer service every time I visit. It’s one of the reasons I keep coming back. Highly recommend this place!
The BEST shawarma in NJ hands down but they really gotta work on people skills. We asked for plates as a family of 5 and had to beg one by one they weren’t even making eye contact or listening
They have a variety of shawarma options and also offer catering. If you choose to dine in, you’re in for a treat! To get to the dining area, you walk through a tunnel-like path that feels like a mini cave, leading into a cozy wooden hut. The space is beautifully designed and feels like you’re sitting near a peaceful waterfall—very unique and relaxing.
The staff is friendly, and the service is quick. The only minor downside is parking—it can be tough to find a spot during busy hours since it’s located on Main Street. But the food is definitely worth it. I’ll be back to try more of their menu!