At Mashawi, we bring the taste of authentic Middle Eastern dishes to your table to create an unforgettable experience.
Savor the smoky tenderness of our lamb chops, the bold spice of our juicy kufta kababs, and the irresistible aroma of our slow-cooked shawarma—all cooked over open flames to lock in authentic flavors.
Complement your meal with creamy hummus, zesty baba ganoush, or some crispy falafel.
Whether you’re sharing a feast from our group platters or grabbing a quick shawarma wrap, our coal-fired approach delivers a taste that’s bold, smoky, and true to tradition.
Join us at Mashawi and experience the art of Middle Eastern grilling—where every bite tells a story of fire, flavor, and heritage.
Bold. Authentic. Irresistible.
M S
One of the best Arab restaurants in Minnesota! We drive 45 minutes just to eat here for the 1st week of Ramadan, and it’s always worth it. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. We truly enjoy coming back every time.
We even opened our fast here this week, and the food and presentation were phenomenal. Everything was beautifully arranged and tasted amazing, which made the experience even more special.
The only downside was noticing quite a bit of food spilled around the buffet table by other customers. It’s such a beautiful setup, so it was a little disappointing to see that happened especially during Ramadan month.
Overall, we highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back again!
… moreSuhad Baba
Had dinner here with my husband & son, everything was amazing! Food was hot & everything was freshly made, nothing was off or stale, big thumbs up!
Staff was amazing & very helpful, my sons platter had toasted almonds on top (traditional), we didn’t realize it comes that way, he’s allergic to nuts, the staff immediately made him a new platter in no time!
Great dinner experience, highly recommend!
… moreAhmad Hamdan
Showed up with a group of 7 around dinner time. The service was perfect off the rip, Rumzi took good care of us. It was our first time and he helped us navigate the menu. We got the Large patter for 6 to 8 and it was plentiful. Generous portions with high quality and presentation. I highly recommend. Everything was fresh and made to order.
… moreAshley Gertonson
I found this place randomly on Google Maps when I was in the area. I love Indian food but had never had any other Middle Eastern food before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Their slogan, “Bold, Authentic, Irresistible” is SO accurate. My partner and I ordered the hummus and baba ganoush as an appetizer and the Mixed Grill for two people, and this absolutely delicious green drink. I have no idea what it was called, but it reminded me of a mojito! Tart and minty.
The main dish took about 20 minutes (of which we were informed when we ordered, which was very helpful) but was worth the wait. Everything was incredibly tasty. My favorite was the lamb, while my partner favored the beef. We also had a really yummy soup.
Ramzi and the staff were all warm and welcoming, and service was top-notch. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Ramzi!
… moreChrissy S
Blown away by how fresh, flavorful, and comforting everything tasted. It feels like one of those places where the food is made with real care and not just slapped together. We ordered the Beef Arayes, the Chicken Shawarma Meal, and two Palestine drinks. The beef arayes were the highlight perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy inside, and topped with fresh lemon slices and herbs. The flavor was kinda smoky..in a very good way. The chicken shawarma was also really good tender, well-seasoned, and wrapped nicely. It came with fries, pickles, and garlic sauce on the side. The garlic sauce was smooth and creamy, and the fries were fresh, not greasy. Everything tasted clean and homemade. The portions are great for the price, and the presentation actually surprised me everything came out looking like something you’d get at a sit-down Middle Eastern restaurant, not fast food. The staff was friendly as well. Gets very busy as we were there on a Friday night and all of the tables were full so make sure you plan your visit accordingly. Even though it was busy the whole place felt clean and welcoming, and the menu has so many good options that we already know we’ll be coming back to try more iA. If you want food that’s flavorful, fresh, and connects to a world market filled with middle eastern groceries and goodies..this is the spot.
… moreSomaya Zahran
Great great food and the girls who work there are awesome. Wait time for food varies though based on the dish. The food was so delicious that we forgot to take pictures before digging in. And their salads are from a different universe, very special and authentic. Also, You gotta try the lamb dish, it’s unreal. Strongly recommend. Definitely coming back every time we visit Minneapolis.
The store attached to the restaurant is a bonus! You can shop there for high quality, halal grocery items.
… moreIrfan Toor
We went to this resturant on my daughter’s birthday! Amazing food, served really fresh. The Lamb Mashawai and Platter was amazing! I highly recommend this place. Pangea World Market is connected to the resturant and sells a wide variety of middle Eastern groceries and meat too. Highly recommended
… moreR N
Come on… I know food has gotten expensive, but this bowl of salad was not even 1/2 full. A SALAD! Not to mention what little salad was in there was limp, the tomato not really ripe and was not trimmed.
The lamb was dry and the rice greasy. Would not not recommend nor will visit again.
… moreRosa Khalife
First time for me and I found my new spot, love the atmosphere and the girls are great. Friendly and very welcoming , the food tasted so delicious, for the value omg how generous they are with their portions I have left over to feed a family.
Will be back for sure
… moreTina Tran
This is one of my favorite restaurants! The staff here are all so kind and make you feel so welcome! The food is so fresh and delicious! Highly recommend you give it try, you will not be disappointed!
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