Great food and service, I would definitely recommend it for everyone to try new Arabic food.

I thought I'd try it out because it's close by and I was craving middle eastern food. The food is just bland and mediocre and unappealing. I won't be eating there again. read more

The food was very good and full of flavor. The portions were just right - not too small and not too big. The place was clean and well organized. The staff was friendly and helpful. You can easily order by yourself or get assistance if needed. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Why I get a order that cost $45 lady with hijab today 06/02/2026 charge me for the Sauce I got. She had an attitude too I've always came nobody has ever charged me is it because I'm not middle eastern.? read more

Food is delicious, Chicken Shawarma wrap is a must try Service is good Ambience is great read more

Terrible service and zero accountability. Avoid this place. I should have listened to the reviews. I decided to give this place a try anyway, and now I completely understand why people warn you to stay away. I went here yesterday with a group of 5 people. I was the second person in our group to order. Everyone else got their food within 20 minutes, but they didn't bring my shawarma. I kept going up to check on it, and they just kept stringing me along, telling me "10-15 more minutes." After 30 minutes of this, I went directly to the shawarma cook to ask about my order, only for him to tell me he can't find it. Meanwhile, some kid in the back had the nerve to chime in with, "I told you it was coming." Coming from where? I ordered 45 minutes ago, my entire table had already finished eating, and multiple people who walked in long after us had already gotten their food and left. They seriously need to learn how to talk to people and actually help customers. Shawarma should never take 50 minutes. When I finally demanded a cancellation and a refund after waiting an entire hour, none of them cared at all. There was no apology for the massive waste of time. They charged me for my sprite, refunded my shawarma from my receipt, and sent me on my way. Extremely unprofessional staff and horrible service. I will never go back here again. read more

I felt the need to write this review while waiting for our order. This is one of those places that you have to step out of your comfort zone but still offers a variety of options that you're familiar with. We had the honor of meeting the owner, Nazar, who will help guide you through the menu to make sure you are getting the best experience. Super excited to try this cuisine for the first time. The options alone can make your mouth water with the variety of meats and flavors that they showcase in this restaurant. So happy that we have a new spot for authentic middle eastern cuisine! read more

What should take 10 minutes took about 55 minutes for a basic meal. So unorganized and unprofessional. brutal

I tried the shawarma here and it really impressed me. The meat was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly not dry like a lot of places. The garlic sauce had the right amount of flavor and that sweet chili sauce was nice without being overpowering, and the wrap held together nicely while still being soft. Portion size was generous, and everything tasted fresh. Overall, definitely one of the better shawarmas I've had in a while. I'd happily come back for it again. Excellent service !! read more

This place is AMAZING. First time having a shawarma wrap and I was blown away. They were not stingy with meat I didn't really get to talk to much staff since I ordered on the kiosk but they seemed really nice. The place was very clean and aesthetic. The order did take some time to come but other than that the food was delicious. read more

The meat was tender, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly flavorful. The portions are generous, offering great value for the price. The restaurant is clean, and the staff is quick and friendly. If you're in Niles/North side Chicago area and want high-quality Mediterranean food, you need to go here. read more

The best shawarma I have ever tried! Ingredients were so fresh. The place is super clean and organized. The staff were also very friendly! 10/10 Would return read more

Hello Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

The meat is piled on top of rice and salad. They call it a bowl and they don't have shawarma plates. You can't see what is under the pile of meat which is dry and not very tasty. I'd rather have the traditional plate in which they separate each item. read more

I was on my way to Jimmy Johns but the tempting aromas coming from this place drew me clear across to the opposite end of the strip just like in the cartoons. I am familiar with falafel, humus, etc. but I had never heard of bashka before and when I inquired, it sounded intriguing so I ordered that. Oh my, the first bite of the lamb bashka was, "HELLO!" the most wonderful experience. The combination of flavors contained inside that rustic bun, transported me to Jerusalem, a place I had never been before. It was such a delight. Another day I ordered a beef wrap which again transported me to Jerusalem with the unique experience of the laffa a large, thin, and chewy leavened flatbread popular in Israeli cuisine and Middle Eastern street food. As I shared my discovery of Hello Shawarma with people, my friend Sunny, who coincidentally discovered it too, told me how you can order the meat by the pound. I took his advice and got half a pound of lamb which was served on top of a laffa to soak up the juices of the meat at the bottom of the container. I truly savor the laffa which has the perfect consistency and flavor that support the meat juices and fillings in the wrap beautifully. The food is served in an adorable bright yellow gift bag. It's like receiving another special gift from Jerusalem. Thank you, Jesus! read more

The salad bowl was so delicious! Vegetables were fresh, pickled vegetables were tasty, and the chicken and lamb shawarma were both tender and seasoned perfectly! Staff was very nice, and the place is very clean and bright with a lot of comfortable seating. Will definitely be going back! read more

Went back again and service greatly improved. Chicken shawarma with falafel very good and a very good size portion.

First, I was very impressed by how clean and stylish the interior of the restaurant is, and plenty of space to stretch out and eat in comfort. Second, we did a carry out, and the packaging and presentation, along with free array of spice containers, were superb. Our food was prepared with fresh-tasting ingredients (I had the fluffy lamb pocket), the pita bread was excellent and tasty, and nothing was salted to death and over-seasoned. Even the rice was well prepared. We have tried many different shawarma places, and Hello Shawarma is by comparison very reasonably priced, with the best interior decor of any, too. Last, my wife and I were treated very well by the servers, and we did not have to wait very long for our order. We will definitely be coming back! Thanks for an excellent dining experience. Craig H. Chicago read more

Amazing food and ambience! Portions are so generous. Service was top notch! The manager Ammar treated me with such respect!

The lahma was very good, fresh and flavorful. Friendly staff, highly recommend it!!!!

10 out of 10 wouldn't recommend being the extremely poor service I received today! They gave me a rice bowl with the top not secured causing all of contents to spill all over my brand new 2026 car. The response on the this occurrence was very dismissive. The owner didn't even want to provide a refund! I'll never spend my money here again. The palos heights location was way better all around. read more

Food was very good, i order the lamb and beef bowl and a sandwich , way too much food for two of us. Had a second meal with leftovers.

The food was super good, I really enjoyed the food. The service was good nice to me and my group. And the one taking our food order was so kind! Definitely recommend :) read more

We ordered chicken tenders, cheese sticks, chicken shawarma sandwich and chicken shawarma with humus. The food was warm and delicious. The servers and the folks at the counter are very friendly and helpful. I added extra tip at the end. read more

Great food, but I think the other location is better. I can tell this business is relatively new because the service is a little rocky, but I can tell the workers are trying their best! It's very busy so be prepared to wait a while for your food. But besides that, the chicken shawarma is my personal favorite, along with the chicken bashka. read more

First time going here one of the best Shawarma I ever had in my life.They made a mistake of getting my order that's fine what's so nice the people that work there they me some free food as a apology.I'm definitely going here again. read more

food was good but they forgot to call my name for the order. they also forgot a couple requests. they were busy. read more

Hello Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Tried this place for the first time, ordered 1lb shawarma to go. When I got home, took the shawarma container out of the bag and noticed that it felt a little light. Out of curiosity, I put it on a scale. It weighed 11 oz including the container, so the actual meat was probably around half a pound. Emailed the owner at helloshawarma23@gmail but he never replied. Beware! read more

The best Arabic food on the North Side, made fresh with authentic flavors you won't find anywhere else

Amazing food and caring customer service the food was great and a lot of people were there

Lamb wrap was extremely greasy. The wrap was also cut up in pieces which made it hard to hold and eat.

All the food tasted super fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the chicken shawarma. I got mine with pickled turnips, pickles, garlic sauce and feta cheese. YUM! read more

We were excited to try this place as it was new to the area... went in and looked at the menu ... we're helped by a very nice woman and answered lot of questions... ordered two bowls with chicken and lamb and also falafel..(6) pieces... when we got our orders $46 we were very unhappy.... The meat was very small pieces and not what we expected at all... total meat was probably much less than a quarter of a quarter of a chicken breast!! And same for the lamb... the falafel was way overcooked and hard... we only ate 3/6 pieces and threw the rest out.. as well as my wife threw half of her order away. This place was very loud and very crowded... lot of kids who Come and hang out which is fine but I can't see us ever returning again... the food was some of the worst I have ever had and absolutely NOT worth what we paid $51 (with tip). We have been to many other Persian / Middle East restaurants and this by far is the worst place we have ever been to. Shawarma Inn in Park Ridge blows this place away as does Nan O Kabob in Chicago.. I can't say enough how disappointed we were with our orders and the amount we spent... we would have been much better off going to get sandwiches at Jersey Mikes across the street. Do not waste your money or time here... very expensive and food very low quality compared to other shawarma places as mentioned above! read more

The ambiance is nice and the place looks great inside. However, the food was just okay, and we unfortunately experienced food poisoning after eating the chicken and lamb. Sides that were ordered were also not provided. The restaurant has potential, but the food needs to be better. read more

Nasty food, nasty customer service and dirty dirty place. Will never walk in and will not recommend.

excellent service I like each here. always the people will give the best attention. Thank

Absolutely top-tier shawarma. The meat was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and the garlic sauce was unreal! Portions were generous and everything tasted fresh, from the warm pita to the crisp veggies. Service was friendly and fast, and the place had that authentic neighborhood feel that keeps you coming back. Easily one of the best shawarma spots around, highly recommend! read more

A restaurant located in a dingy strip mall. The food isn't that great. Ordered the lamb pita. The meat was cold by the time I received it. They give you a choice of sauces to cover up the meat with little taste. It's kind of on the pricey side at $16. It's weird to be paying these prices for street food. read more

I have been waiting 35 minutes for a shawarma bowl and still don't have it. Every customer is complaining of same issue. They seem to be very confused behind the counter. I hope the food is good but at this point I don't have high hopes read more

waited 1 hour for 2 shawerma sandwhichs, this is unacceptable, dont think ill come again till they get their act together.

My first time trying a Hello Shawarma and is was really good. Staff was super helpful and nice; a ton of fantastic pickles; and the fries were perfect. (Next time I'm going to ask for them in the wrap.) I had a (huge) lamb wrap and it was really good with a few charred bits tucked in. Definitely could have shared this. The packaging was over the top though - maybe it was just a first week/month in business thing but I felt like I was walking out of a jewelry shop with my pretty bag. Best of luck on your new location! read more