John Gierchak
Found this place after a concert and wow, glad we did. Food was awesome, and the portion was huge. My regret is we were not able to take the leftover shawarma fries with us. Put the hot sauce on, you’ll thank me. The rice pudding was top notch.
… moreDalia Obeid
I like the well-marinated and juicy chicken. Sides are everything you need, toum, pickles and french fries (crispy and absolutely amazing)
Only problem is I find the salt amount a bit over-whelming (shawarma and fries
Solid shawarma place overall!
… moreAmy D
This place is a unicorn. There are plenty of fast casual places around DT Oakland and some are delicious but are lacking in vegetables or healthy options. Love that this has omnivore and plant forward dishes. We ordered the chicken shawarma fries, house salad, falafel, pita. Everything was super flavorful, layered, complex, fresh. Perfect balances of savory, acidic, rich, bright, crunchy. Chicken was juicy and tender, falafel was crunchy on the outside but moist on the inside and slightly herbaceous in flavor. Prices and vibe are family friendly, my kids liked the meal too. Enjoyed the fun Arabic pop and rap music. Am so glad we finally tried this place, we will be back.
… moreAeriel Garagely
Can’t wait to gong back! I wish they had a location closer to me!! Obsessed with the toum mini chicken shawarma fries I gotta go back hungrier
… moreKaren Chin
Delicious Middle Eastern meals full of flavor and freshly prepared. We shared the chicken and lamb/beef Arabi plates with Tabouleh and Tahini salads as our sides. The chicken comes with pickles in the wrap that add a burst of flavor. The extra sides of Toum and Tahini added to the flavors. Our chicken also came with an orangish sauce, maybe it was the Shatta (hot sauce) which was very tasty but not very spicy.
… moreVanessa
So good it’s worth the drive from SF. Shawarmaji in Oakland is always fresh, flavorful, and seriously delicious. The shawarma is juicy, the sauces are amazing, and everything just hits. One of my favorite spots never disappoints.
… moreJames falls
Great place to grab something to go or eat with a couple of friends. Staff are very friendly and can provide suggestions. My food came quickly. The portions are large and easy to share. I work close by so this might be my new go to spot for lunch!
… moreA A
I appreciate their 5 guys approach to fries. Their chicken wraps has become a favorite of mine.
… moreBasem A
Delicious food and great service! The chicken shawarma was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, with a creamy garlic sauce that was spot on. The fries were crispy and fresh. Highly recommend Shawermaji for a tasty, satisfying meal!
… moreKevin F
Ok so Shawarmaji has all the makings of a restaurant that’s about to get BIG.
Incredible, authentic Jordanian food, cool clean and colorful aesthetic, and expanding literary as I was eating in the restaurant (new location coming pictured here across the street). Got the chicken shawarma arabi style and WOWOWOWOW, so good. The trio of hummus, toum, and garlic suace was utterly divine to go with the wrap and fries. The home made pickles on the side were also perfect freshener to cut the heaviness of the meal.
Went just before lunchtime to beat the rush as it’s a popular lunch spot for people working in downtown Oakland. Only downside of the experience was that as soon as I ordered, the food was ready. Like the food had already been prepared in advanced and was not all the way hot anymore. I get that they need too stay ahead of the lunch rush, but stomach eventually got rocked. No regrets as it was a very good meal, just keep an eye out for that. I’m would have happily waited longer for HOT food.
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