Mr. Shawarma
Norfolk
(80)
Norfolk
(80)
80 customer reviews
Zach G.
I went into this restaurant excited to have some of the my favorite foods that I grew up eating, but found that this restaurant is nothing but poorly executed cultural appropriation with Zionists claiming Arab food as their own. Of course, with all stolen recipes, the food misses the mark every time with flavor and texture. You can you try to steal Palestine's food all you want but you will never be able to properly replicate it. Hummus, falafel, and shawarma aren't even Hebrew words ffs lol. Thankfully, there is better shawarma in the area that isn't plagued by cultural appropriation More...
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M D.
The falafel was how I like it, hot and green on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I ordered it in a wrap with all the salad fixings. The tahini garlic sauce was very good. The fries however were over cooked. I've been here many times and the service is always good. More...
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clement s.
Amazing as always! I remember when this was at the next door smaller place, i remember the chicken was marinated in a slightly more eastern flavor and was a tad bit more spicy. Would pay extra to get that again!
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Lizbeth T.
Soooo delicious! Totally recommend it, prices are great and the menu selection is huge. A little taste of the Middle East in my neighborhood
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Dave Downs
Hands down. Best in Norfolk.
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Neal Q.
I don't know why I haven't already reviewed Mr. Shawarma. This place is amazing. Consistently great food and service. I love getting the bowl with the spicy sauce and all the veggies but honestly everything is good. If there is any complaint it might be that it is a bit pricey for "street food" but I keep coming back. More...
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Stacey Ennabe
Closest thing to authentic that I have found in this area. This place makes me happy :)
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Lorena S.
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David D.
VERY disappointing!!!I ordered via the app and then called the local Shawarma and told them our guest were arriving early and we needed the food at 4:45. , not 5:15. "No problem" she said " I'm making the change now"Apparently she didn't, as the DoorDash driver said they didn't begin preparing the food until nearly 5 More...
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Nicole M.
This please is really good. The portions are very generous. I have a bowl with chicken. Also, the pita bread was my favorite I've ever had at a fast casual Mediterranean place.
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Will L.
This place was amazing! I'm not even a vegan and I loved the food......everything was delicious. I don't even know what I had but that joint smacked! They have these things that look like hush puppies and man oh man! I live 3 1/2 hours away and I'm willing to drive back tonight! (Im lying, gas prices are OD right now). If you're in Norfolk stop by and give them a try More...
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John K.
Best food of this type I've ever eaten! Very cool design of the place as well!
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David Sloan
Be kosher again. It was wrong to stop.
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David S.
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Anthony F.
Delicious and healthy Mediterranean food at an excellent price! The service was efficient and friendly I'll be back again and again......
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Levi H.
Boom flavor town In your mouth! Make sure to get the fries in the shawarma and get the spicy sauce at the beginning. Tastes pretty authentic to shawarmas in the Middle East!
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Shey R.
Mr. Shawarma. I would say it's alright, not as great as I expected. It's like there's a missing ingredient that I'm looking for when I had. It's my first time in the store, but not my first time having Shawarma. The store is clean, the guys whose serving was Nah, but the lady in the register was very friendly. You can see her smile through her eyes and she showed us that we are welcome at the store. More...
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Julmarie M.
Really delicious! I got a pita and they made sure to stuff it completely full, you definitely get your moneys worth! The falafel was great as well, recommend getting that as a side. The dining area was very clean and the atmosphere was very nice and trendy. The staff was cordial no complaints there. More...
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Kristen C.
When the owner or whatever isn't there, the quality of food is really bad. I've actually stopped going to once my fav lunch spot because of this. I don't want to pay $17 for a falafel bowl with lukewarm falafel, crusty rice, soggy fries, etc. hopefully they can get things back on track. More...
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Patricia H.
Great falafel spot! Love their falafel, chicken shawarma, and garlic sauce. Really fast, really cheap, delicious food. You cannot go wrong, I have eaten here about 20 times and never had a bad meal. Friendly super helpful staff More...
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Meghan K.
Ordered a falafel wrap fully loaded and it was delicious! The fries were def worth the add on too!!
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Nichole G.
Great food - really fresh! Can't wait to order again!Fries were a bit soggy - but in all fairness we had them delivered. Fresh vegetables, full of flavor. Ordered a falafel wrap and pitas and would get both again. More...
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Zach Garvin
If you enjoy cultural appropriation, neo-colonialism, and the apartheid, then you will enjoy this restaurant. This restaurant attempts to take Arab recipes and re-brand them as Israeli and their own. Shawarma, falafel, and hummus aren’t even Hebrew words ffs lol. I tried this restaurant in good faith but their social media claims the food as their own and that doesn’t sit well with me. The cultural appropriation here isn’t cool. As someone that has grown up eating A LOT of shawarma, hummus, and falafel in the Middle East, I can tell you that, the food is not quite as “authentic” as they brand it to be. The textures are there but the flavor profiles are really off, but that’s to be expected when you work with stolen recipes. Someone probably messed up translating some of these recipes from Arabic to English for these guys. I’d be more forgiving in my review if the folks at Mr Shawarma were at least paying homage to where the food comes from, but these supporters of the illegal occupation do not. More...
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Zach G.
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Louise S.
We recently moved to the area from California and this is the best Israeli food we've had outside of Israel. I'm eating less meat these days and the Sibit reminds me of the ones they sell in Tel Aviv. ...sooo amazing and authentic & don't forget the Baklava! More...
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Hali E.
Best restaurant ever! Staff is very friendly and manager really cares about everyone who steps in the door here! Food is amazing as well.
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Damien J.
Almost a year ago, my girlfriend and I made the journey from Newport News to this little spot in Norfolk. It was on my Yelp collection list for almost a year. Once I found out they were open on Saturdays, which was convenient for a weekend drive, we checked it out and enjoyed our meal. I even put together a review for our visit. Ever since then, we've only stopped here for takeout due to the pandemic. But the food hasn't changed and definitely the flavor. My first meal was a stuffed pita with a side of French fries. After that, I have tried the pita bowl and wrap. You can't go wrong with either choice. Because my review is almost a year old, I finally decided to post a review on our latest visit.Upon entering the building, you are greeted with signs on the floor for social distancing and the new saying around town: No mask, no service. And the staff rocks face coverings. Safety first my friend. For my pick, I ordered the pita bowl with beef and lamb shawarma, rice, lentils, eggplant, hummus along with Jalapeno Schug as the base, red cabbage, cucumber tomato salad, onions, parsley, pickles, peppers and garlic sauce (almost the Works here....LOL!!) along with pita bread. Like the previous visits, this meal hit the spot on all cylinders. Having pita bread along with your bowl is a huge plus if you don't want to eat all your food by itself. What I typically do is cut my bread in halves and stuff each one to the max instead of eating just one. Call me weird....LOL!! And I liked that I had 4 peppers in my dish. They, along with the Jalapeno Schug, added a nice amount of heat. Who couldn't ask for more?!Just like many other times, it was well worth it to travel from the Peninsula to here. If you're into some Middle Eastern flavors for a reasonable price, do stop by. More...
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Marcela M.
I've been looking forward to trying Mr. Shawarma for some time. Even better to see a localized Mediterranean establishment run by Avi Eli, who grew up in Israel. You're able to customize your meal from a range of beautifully vibrant and fresh ingredients. I ordered a falafel wrap served "all the way" with a side of fries. "All the way" just means adding all of the salads and sauces on the bar. My husband and mom had lamb bowls and my brother had a lamb wrap. I particularly liked the Israeli pickles, peppers, and the cabbage slaw. I also appreciated the homemade fries as frozen fries... well, bleh. I wish I had cut my wrap with a spicier sauce or another element of seasoning. The meal was good but nothing to really "wow" me. My family really liked the lamb. So I am gearing towards giving this place another shot and ordering the sabih next time. More...
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Arvin S.
Ordered delivery. Beef and Lamb bowl was really good. I loved the food. Food was still warm when we received it. Will definitely order it again.
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Lavant G.
Didn't expect it but, Mr. Shawarma was definitely brilliant. Definitely an interesting vibe. Every thing is yummy. Team is really nice. They are swift and experienced. But try Mr. Shawarma for yourself and you decide. More...
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Eric Savage
first time there, had a great lunch. I will be back .
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Kelley M.
Got takeout from here tonight and it was pretty good!! Two of us ordered wraps and one ordered a bowl. I am thinking next time I might do the bowl because the rice with everything was delicious! And came with pita on the side! Will definitely be ordering again and hope to try in person next time. More...
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Kirby M.
Love the changes they have made with Covid with options to purchase family meals. Excellent food. And always great service
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Frances S.
Soooooo good! One of my favorite mediterranean spots in the Hampton Roads. I just ordered through pickup but the employees seemed nice and helpful. The building is pretty and has a "chipotle" vibe. Definitely will come back many times! More...
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Leon S.
Love this place! It's a great spot to get a vegetarian meal. The falafel pita is great. I always got 'hot, all the way'. Reliably the best mediterranean spot in the 7 cities that I have tried.
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Erik B.
By far the best taste of the Middle East that I be found in Norfolk. Takes me back to getting shawarma late at night in Bahrain. Much larger, but the taste is the same. Highly recommended if you ever are looking for that taste of the Middle East. More...
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Kelli W.
This is a cozy Mediterranean spot tucked away in Ghent on 21st street. Delicious and freshly made ingredients; I recommend the fried eggplant and the falafels especially (the garlic sauce is to die for). If you don't know what to order- ask TAL or any of the servers, as they are very courteous and friendly. The flavors and the scents were so flavorful, and that first bite.... WOW! More...
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Melissa K.
Omg. Mr. shawarma. It's so good, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's comforting, quick, & convenient! It's one of my go-tos in the Norfolk area. More...
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Susan Schutte
I’ve been wanting falafel since I tried it in Spain! The falafel pita hit the spot! And the rest of my family loved their chicken shawarma bowls and wrap!
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Rich Meadows
Amazing pitas spicy habanero is on point. great service, fresh, perfection the humas is creamy and taste perfect.
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Amaya Ibarlucea
Clean place, fresh and healthy food
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Ashley S.
Worst hummus ever. If you're familiar with authentic hummus, this is not it at all. It's tastes like water flavored hummus. The restaurant was nice and so was the service. I also found the prices to be reasonable but the product did not stand up to the test. I've been looking for quality hummus in the area and the search continues. The falafel inside the hummus tray was good. More...
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Nicole S.
Absolutely delicious! Got the falafel wrap and it was HUGE very flavorful. My husband got the chicken wrap and gobbled it up in 2. 5 seconds . Got a side of fries and after we thought, man we should put the fries in the wrap so looks like we will be making another trip lol. We're from Newport News but it's worth the trip More...
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Marco P.
Mr. Shawarma is a Middle Eastern Fast Casual spot. Probably the best in Hampton Roads area. Their menu is simple and reasonably priced. I got the Chicken Pita with Spicy hummus, pickled cabbage, French fries, garlic and tahini sauce. This place is a must go when, BUT today the chicken was not juicy and the French fries where saggy. It really must have been an off day. I hope that was the case. Worst case would be that with all its fame and growth there quality suffer. If I was the owner I would take a look at the quality control. The reason I still gave them 5 stars is that they are REALLY good and worth your time and money More...
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David C.
I've tried Shawarma all over the place and Mr. Shawarma is world class. The portions are large so come hungry. Pro tip: ask for rice to be added to your wrap.
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Alli P.
This Mediterranean-Style restaurant is a TRUE GEM. I've gotten takeout from this joint a handful of times since I moved to Norfolk in April and let me tell you, they never disappoint. The Pitas are my favorite, I alternate between lamb and chicken because I can't decide which I like more. The flavors are excellent and it always provides more than enough food to fill you. I always get either the falafel or the baklava on the side if I'm craving something extra and those are excellent as well. I love this place and will definitely continue to support it as long as I'm here. More...
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Rakel A.
Bright, clean, fast and friendly. The flavors are alive at Mr. Shawarma! When the veggie pairings are almost as tasty as the meat offerings know you've got a winner. There is nothing amazing about pita bread BUT stuff it with tasty roasted chicken/lamb and add some fresh crunchy veggies and you've got possibly the best Sammy I've had in a while. Even the little people in my life happily devoured their meal with no complaints/chatter... silence of the lambs! (Bad jokes are kinda my THING!) The humus is very tasty. Falafel here is so flavorful and fresh. My only issue (very personal and in no way reflect the tastiness of the sauces..) sauces and hot sauce could use just a LITTLE more punch. I LOVE a little more heat personally. BUT, overall my favorite HR spot for some meat actually roasted and sliced to order shawarma. I only wish there were a few more sides to choose from. There is ample parking and the area seems safe and very clean. Happy Eating YEEPS!!! More...
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Monica Leigh Thompson
I found my new happy place. I highly recommend Mr. Shawarma! It was so good. I stopped for a quick lunch between appointments & omg on point is a understatement!
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Tiffany F.
Best Mediterranean Street food! Definitely try the falafel if you haven't had it before
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Angelo H.
I really do like this place. The food is great and all of the vegetable sides make it a healthier choice.
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