This place was so good. My new fav Mediterranean spot. Well deserved Great reviews. Owner was very nice. Also the workers. Got myself a combo plate. Chicken and some meat over rice with hummus. Some pita. Flavors really good. Meats seasoned perfectly. Rice cooked well. Love the pita. Garlic sauce is bomb. Also have a spicy sauce that I really really liked. I will definitely be back again and again. read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - This sauce was so good. And the garlic sauce is amazing also - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

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I been going here since pandemic era. Got my coworkers hooked into it, but recently the last two , three times they always forget some things. Second week in a row we order EXTRA onions and parsley on shawarma plates, and when I open the order at work ALL of the plates have ZERO onions and parsley. Please pay attention. I have to listen to the guys complain how I always fuck up their order. They are Arab and they love extra onion and parsley :( Anyway I shouldn't have to inspect and open every shawarma I order here to check if they got the food right :( read more

This place has to be the most slept on food. Better than any restaurant you can eat at AND the prices are way better than the overhyped aesthetic Mediterranean restaurants. I will be coming back and a possible frequent flyer now. Everyone worked so hard and was hospitable. My recommendations: go with the chicken kabob plates over the shawarma -- the shawarma's are still very good but the kabob is so unique and out of this world. You'll understand what I mean when I rank them so highly. We had one plate with shawarma and fries that was 10/10. Fries were perfectly made even 10 minutes before closing. I ordered the chicken kabob plate with extra salad instead of rice or fries. The hummus is my top 5 in LA. I'm so glad I got to randomly try this after having an itch for Arabic food. Because I told one of the workers how delicious and unreal it was... they gave me a free baklava and refused to let us walk out without it. read more

I loved this placed. This is my first time to come here .We are craving for mediterenean food. The food was hot and delicious. The chicken was seasoned well. The flavors of the chicken and beef are very fragrant and so juicy. The rice was so aromatic and the humus and fries are the best combination. The service was fast and the place has great seating for small families read more

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What?!?! How is it this good?! The meat is very tender, juicy, the rice is flavorful, the hummus is so creamy, and everything was just so deep in flavor. Definitely coming back 100%! read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Arabic Beef Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

I lost track of how many times I've eaten here. It's soo good and everyone who works there is so kind! The food is always fresh when I pick it up. It's become my go-to now read more

Read the reviews and thought I might try this spot. Ran by a gentlemen and 2 girls it appeared relatively clean inside and very basically decorated. Sometimes places like this emphasize more on food than decor, so we said why not. What we didn't like was seeing the cash register being handled and switched personnel (who had gloves on) not change their gloves when prepping food. Huge NOOOOO for me! So y other half decided to try it anyway. Sigh! He said the food was very flavorful, but I will say for the price the portions were tiny. The wrap was the size of a Taco Bell burrito and that does not say very much. The fattoush salad did not have pita chips in it and well would we be back not sure after the glove sighting. I'm sure there is a lot worse out there, but I'm not good with that. Huge turn off. Unsanitary on so many levels. Just saying. read more

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Pretty outstanding shawarma spot in an unassuming strip mall. We came in and looked obviously like it was our first time and so they sliced some chicken and beef shawarma to try. The beef shawarma was so tender and the flavors had so much complexity to it. The chicken didn't quite pack the same flavor punch but the chicken was tender and juicy and you could taste all the different seasonings. I ended up getting the chicken shawarma plate on rice and it did not disappoint. Already mentioned the chicken but the rice is also very flavorful. Has a rich almost buttery flavor. It complements the chicken well. The pita is thin and not the typical fluffy pita bread you might think of. I do wish there was a little more of it but that's a minor complaint. The garlic sauce packs a punch and the red sauce is a spicy and tangy flavor. The hummus is very light and maybe because everything else was so flavor forward, this was a little bland in comparison. The people were really nice and friendly and for less than $20 to get a really tasty meal plus a drink is rare. I will definitely come back. read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Fries. Lots of middle eastern flavors - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

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Went after an event at Dignity Sports Park. Food was great. I got beef shawarma with garlic sauce. Pickled veggies were crunchy. Meat wasn't dry like other places. Family got chicken shawarmas and fries. Fries were very good. They were so friendly! The gentleman working even made up a garlic/hot sauce dipping sauce for fries after we said we were sauce people. read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

I've been looking for a delicious Mediterranean spot by my work for quite some time now and I'm glad I finally landed on Borjstar! The flavors and herbs are incredible and the portion sizes are generous! The service was extremely friendly and they were patient with me as I kept trying to understand wha combos came with which sides. I will definitely be returning as a repeat customer who has finally found his spot! read more

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Stopped by on a weekend afternoon for lunch and had one of the best shawarma in SoCal! Service was quick and friendly, lots of seating inside. The restaurant is part of a plaza and was very mom and pop! I ordered the mixed shawarma plate that came with pickle, hummus, chicken and beef shawarma, yellow rice, and two slices of toasted pita. The two sauces that it came with took the flavor to another level! I prefer the chicken which was well-seasoned and crispy. Overall, really affordable and delicious! I can't wait to come back. Don't forget to grab one of their stamp cards! read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

1st time visiting, friendly staff and clean restaurant. Ordered chicken kabob that comes with salad, rice and sauce. I requested my plate with chicken and rice only no salad, and no sauce which is how I order at every other similar restaurant. The young lady taking our order said they couldn't do that, the plate comes as is . Wow, what a surprise. Also the menu is displayed is confusing, the plate Special is not for the plates we ordered. The cashier explained what the special belongs to and confirm that the way it is posted on the menu board is very confusing. Well the food came out and the chicken was juicy but the seasoning was a bit overpowering. The rice had the same seasoning as the chicken which is different from other places we have tried. I would have preferred the rice to be more buttery but it was not that bad. I would return if my other to go Mediterranean spots were no longer available. read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Chicken Kabob with rice, salad and that sauce. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

I'm so bummed. I ordered around 11 AM and they gave me day old chicken. I come here pretty often, and this has never happened before, but I can definitely taste the difference. I'm really not a fan of day old chicken, so I'm honestly pretty disappointed. I basically wasted $20 just for this to end up in the trash. read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Chicken shawarma plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

I've been looking for a decent shawarma shop near me and I am happy to report that this place is more than decent! We got 2 Arabic style beef shawarmas (unbelievable-- delicious and fresh), and a side of falafel (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside hehe). Service is efficient, it's clean inside, but they don't have AC, which doesn't bother us because they had multiple fans going, and we were grabbing takeout anyway. Can't wait to be back! read more

This place is peak. Easily the best shawarma I have ever had. The meat is perfectly crispy on the outside while staying juicy and tender on the inside. It is simply delicious. I ordered the combo wrap with chicken and beef, and it was packed with flavor. Both the spicy sauce and the yogurt sauce pair really well with the meat, and I honestly have no complaints. It also came with a generous portion of fries, which was a pleasant surprise. I came for the top tier shawarma, but the fries were crispy, well seasoned, and made the meal very filling. The staff was extremely friendly and service was quick. I am a huge shawarma fan, and this is easily my number one spot. read more

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Not often there's a whole chicken for TWENTY DOLLARS with sides. They give you extra sauces here no charge. If you like rotisserie chicken with a Middle East twist, this is it no doubt. The sauce they put on top is reminiscent of Indian spices and the inner part of the chicken is slathered with a Mediterranean-like spice that makes the chicken very aromatic. Excellent chicken skin, juicy breast, and bread that soaks up the juices with every bite, I want to live close by. The workers are super nice and kind, not in a fake way. They seem genuinely happy you're here to try their food. I asked for a little extra sauce and they handed me a bunch. Excellent add in Gardena for Arabic fusion food. I really like the tiny mosaic glass lamps they have at every table, very pretty and adds a nice touch to the atmosphere of a typical plain shop. The spicy sauce isn't that spicy but the spices in it are so good, I think I like this better than the typical garlic white sauce. Make sure to dip your fries with it too. Grab a bread, rip off some chicken, dip both white and red sauce, and you'll see why it's a highly-regarded shawarma shop. The chef/owner definitely knows what they're doing here; you can taste it. Great value, great taste, great attitude by the employees, what's there to dislike? read more

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Ambiance: it's a convenient shawarma restaurant for takeout and dine-in Service: super nice staff, welcoming and friendly, you place the order at the counter, and they serve the food adequately Food: plenty choices of plates and wraps Mixed Shawarma Plate - **** beef and chicken, served with hummus, pita, pickles, and rice, tasty, recommend French Fries - **** crispy, recommend Mix Shawarma Wrap - ***** beef and chicken, creamy sauce, rich in flavors, highly recommend Baklava - **** crispy and sweet desserts, recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $15~$20 for a very fulfilling meal read more

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Came here on a whim and was not disappointed. Our cashier/order taker was very affable and polite. She made us feel welcomed and it was great to be treated with such care. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have known I could order half and half fries and rice for my Chicken Shawarma plate. My friends ordered a shawarma wrap, another meat plate, and desserts. Everyone was very satisfied and said the food was good. As we sat and chatted while we finished up our meals, the owner came by and gave us free soda water on the house and introduced himself. That was a nice touch and surprise. Later on, he came by again and gave us free Baklava for the entire table. We were pleasantly surprised by the hospitality and see why Yelpers rave about this place. Absolutely worth a trip! read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Carbonated water and fresh Baklava - on the house! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

Best shawarma in the entire Southern California! I was in the area yesterday and tried them for the first time! Such good food that I had to drive an hour to come back and bring my shawarma connoisseur husband to try, and they didn't disappoint! Food, service, ambiance, all THE BEST! Ahmed is so friendly and has the greatest attitude and customer service! read more

Ahmed needs a raise! My god this shawarma was insane The taste is unreal. What a marinate! read more

So today I wanted to try something different, and I noticed a Shawarma shop in Gardena. I drove over to give it a try, and it looked like they had everything set up nicely for the shop. I ordered the mixed plate with chicken and beef, half rice and half salad. The food had really nice flavor, the meats were tasty, the salad combination was fresh, and the hummus was smooth and creamy. The service was also kind; they even gave us a free drink, which was appreciated. I also noticed they let people sample the falafel before ordering, which I thought was a nice touch. That being said, one area I think could use improvement is the salt. The meat, rice, and even the pita were a bit too salty for my taste. If they could ease up on the salt, the food would be perfect, because the flavor is already there. Overall, the portion size was great, the flavors were on point, the hot sauce and condiments were good, and the indoor seating was comfortable. There's also plenty of parking in the shopping center. I like this restaurant, I will come back. read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - arabic chicken shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

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Stopped by to try the shawarma. Ordered the beef, chicken, and a falafel wrap. Beef was a little gamey for me, the chicken shawarma was pretty good but I would say the falafel wrap was the best. The shawarmas are simple and fresh. I would come back for the falafel and apparently the rotisserie chicken is great so will give it a shot. The staff is extremely friendly and hospitable. The location is inside a strip mall with plenty of seating and good amount of parking. read more

Now this is a legit Shawarma spot! Borjstar made the Top Places to Eat in Los Angeles County for Yelp in 2024 at #4 and I'm so glad I was able to try it. First of all thank you Ahmed for providing a comfortable and welcoming experience for my first time here. I love how he's so personable with customers and very generous with giving samples so new people so they know what to try. The chicken and beef shawarma is like no other, so tender and so flavorful. Legit I've tried so many Mediterranean spots and this is up there forsure. They prepare it and layer the rotisserie different than other places. My meal came out piping hot and it was just so good. I also took some home to-go and it wasn't as good when I saved it for later so definitely dine in or eat it right when you get home. Cheers to a new mediterranean spot on my list and thank you Ahmed! read more

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Delicious! Love this shawarma spot in Gardena happy to have something like this in the neighborhood. Friendly staff they give u a sample to try out their meat. I love their fries too. read more

the service here is beyond great. they asked if it was our first time visiting and offered us a sample of the meat options to help decide what we wanted to order. we tried the beef and the chicken and both were delicious. we ended up getting a beef shawarma and a chicken one, with a side of rice and fries. they offer a great combo deal for $14.99 for a shawarma, a drink, and fries. there is abundant seating in the restaurant, with employees coming out to clean up tables when rushes are over - very attentive. the only factor that brought down my experience a bit was the oiliness. by the time i got to the end of my wrap, there was a huge pool of oil which made the last few bites unappealing. this only happened with the beef shawarma. the rice was amazing, perfect texture and flavor. the chicken shawarma would be what I return for read more

I have been here a few times And have had them cater a few family events Such great customer service every time All HALAL so Yaay The best flavorful food, good quality!! Everything is made fresh !! I will be going there forever and recommending them to everyone If you are dining in there is some parking and seating inside to eat ! read more

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Chicken shawarma was delish and the garlic sauce. The lavash wrap was too thick and it was soggy which killed it for me.

The chicken shawarma was so dry, it's never been like this before. Very disappointed, and I hope it's not because I ordered right before closing. It honestly seemed like the chicken had been sitting out for a while. Paying $35 for two plates was definitely not worth it. Not sure if I'll be ordering here again. read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Super dry chicken shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

beef shawarma plate just had it delivered it was yummy light right portions w/french fries thin , pita bread slices , salad & hummus & tahini sauce & hot sauce better salsa than most Mexican food trucks! read more

so so so good I'm on a journey to eat at as many local places in Gardena and am so lucky I found this place! I had the beef kebab plate and my friend ordered the chicken shawarma with fries. We ordered a side of the hummus not knowing our plates came with it but you know we didn't mind at all, silky smooth, amazing! The beef was so tender and grilled to perfection. I don't want my meat to be so over salted that I can't taste the beef so this was perfect. Seasoned just right. The pita was warm and soft. I had my plate with the rice and it was just so so good. Especially after dipping some rice with their garlic sauce! I dipped everything I could in the garlic spread, so good! There's no wait staff here so you'll order at the counter. The young woman who took our order was incredibly friendly. The restaurant is casual with booths and tables. What I love about Gardena (and I saw here) is that people from all backgrounds are supporting a local place because of the food and friendly atmosphere. Don't miss out and go support this shop! read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - chicken shawarma plate with fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

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What an awesome experience. This little family style restaurant had very enthusiastic staff... they saw us going over the menu and immediately gave us samples of their chicken and beef shawarma! Delicious flavor and juicy... not at all dry!!! We opted to try the Arabic beef combo plate. It was delicious!! Piping hot wrap from the grill served with fries, hummus, salad, and a side of Toum (garlic sauce). Seriously good!! read more

Ordered chicken and beef kebab. Both very dry. Hummus was too oily and pita bread was dry and seemed to be dipped in oil. Pickled veggies and rice was good. Staff was very friendly read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Beef Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

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The food is delicious. The service is fast and friendly. We call and pick up since the space to sit is pretty small.

I have to say, this is my favorite shawarma shop in the South Bay, no lie... I've tried plenty and I love this place. The flavors are spot-on. Incredible. Pricing is perfect. The only downside is the parking lot is a bit rowdy, a bit sketch at times but the inside is great and the service is also perfect. I wish I lived closer because I drive from Redondo to this shop. I get the steak or chicken kebab plates and I'm always impressed. Love the garlic sauce, love the hummus, great fresh ingredients. read more

Probably the best shawarma place in the greater Los Angeles area. Nothing scratches that itch for that thick Syrian-style shawarma variation like this- my Lebanese friends took me to one place in Houston, but that's the only other place I can think of in the continental 50 states that I've tried. The kebob plate is heavenly too.. The staff are kind and always looking to have a nice conversation. We really liked it!~ We will be back many more times. read more

Borjstar Shawarma Shop - Middle Eastern Near Me - Gardena, California

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The food was delicious! And the customer service was great! It was my first time there and they gave me a sample of their shawarma chicken and beef and both were really yummy. The girl that rang me up answered all my questions while also being very busy with incoming phone orders, but she remained pleasant the whole time. Ill definitely be back. read more

I had their Chicken shawarma wrap which was super yummy. The guy at register was so helpful - he hooked us up with some little samples of the beef and chicken, both were pretty amazing. I'll definitely be back! read more

Best shawarma I have had in the South Bay. More authentic than the popular chain on the westside. I've been looking for a good shawarma place after having some good Turkish shawarmas while on vacation last year but I hadn't found anything remotely comparable until today. Borjstar is Syrian and maybe that's why it tasted a little different than the ones I'm looking for, but it's definitely more authentic and more delicious than everything else I've tried. Will be back. read more

food was pretty good :) staff greeted me right when I walked in the door and was nice enough to give me some samples to try out. thank you guys for the good customer service and I will definitely be back to try a wrap! read more

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Every bite was packed with incredible flavor. The aroma hit the second the food came out, and somehow it tasted even better than it smelled. The shawarma was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and tender, with that authentic, slow-cooked flavor that's hard to find. Everything tasted fresh, from the creamy hummus to the warm pita and crisp vegetables. The garlic sauce was addicting, and all of the flavors came together perfectly without anything overpowering the dish. You can genuinely tell they care about the quality of their ingredients and the way they prepare their food. If you're craving authentic Mediterranean food that's flavorful, aromatic, and incredibly satisfying, this is the spot. I'll definitely be back and will be bringing friends and family with me next time. read more