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    Hello Shawarma

    3.6 (82 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Shawarma Wrap
    Naas D.

    Nice chicken shawarma on a wrap, they give ample white sauce spread on the sandwich plus additional dip. Also the service is excellent , fast , self serve , and friendly . The place very clean and modern space. Food is always on point , great consistency. Sometime it can be busy , so order ahead if you are visiting during rush hour. Their online website takes orders directly , no need for any third party apps.

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    Greg P.

    This place is in a mall with ample parking, you walk in and its a clear open space with lots of lighting, yellow and black decor. At first i thought this place might be like a chipotle where you place your order and pick topping as you walk through but no you can order at kiosk or cashier. Most people were using the kiosk, i did as-well, why not. I placed an order for the fried shawarma wrap as a meal with fries and a drink. I sat down and waited about 20 minutes before someone yelled my name and brought the food over. As I waited i noticed there is a sign that says "We are not a fast food restaurant. Your food is made to fresh order. We appreciate your patience". The sign calmed me down because for a second I thought The wrap was fresh as the sign said. It was good, very different and very filling. They definitely have their own flavor not similar to other middle eastern restaurants, not one dimensional and the steak was nice, although next time I would most likely opt out for the lamb. The fries were season nicely. I did not like the falafel. Nit crazy about the falafel in general but this one was not to my liking. I could not finish it. If you don't mind waiting a while for your food then I recommend you get the fired wrap. Just be ready to eat a lot! Avoid the falafel.

    Chicken Bashka
    Eric B.

    Ho-hum, just another fast-casual Mediterranean joint? What an erroneous assumption on my part! The ambience is bright, spacious and mod with a preponderance of yellow trim and yellow neon signs. Dark gray marble walls and LED light fixtures add a touch of class. Tables are spread out and the seating is much more comfortable than most restaurants. The Missus and I were warmly welcomed by the worker who took our order and gladly answered our questions. The traditional recipes and unique ingredients are inspired by the cuisine of Jerusalem, and all of the meats are zabiha halal. About ten minutes after we ordered, a friendly server brought our meal to our table. On the warm summer day of our visit, no ice was available for beverages and neither the canned sodas nor bottled water were sufficiently chilled. Apart from that, the food far exceeded our expectations. Portions are huge and prices are reasonable. Our appetizer, baba ghanoush, was fresh and creamy although I prefer a bit more smoke flavor. My Missus ordered a steak shawarma on crispy pita, which contained a generous amount of nicely seasoned meat, with a side of yellow rice. But the chicken bashka sandwich, best described as a Middle Eastern cheesesteak, blew me completely away. This enormous thing is served on a remarkably good sesame-studded roll cut into fours and accompanied by two cups of sauce - garlic and sweet chili - both heavenly. Each quarter was so overstuffed that it was difficult to maneuver to my mouth without some of the contents spilling out. It was so filling, I took half home. I'm putting Hello Shawarma's bashka on my personal list of favorite Chicago sammiches.

    Lesley Anne Y.

    Service was ok. Place was bright and big. Parking isnt an issue. And upside is its one of the places thats open late. I ordered their chicken puff pastry, i thought some parts of the chicken was a bit dry but towards the middle it was better. I didnt like their garlic sauce it was a bit sour for me, and i dont like sour food. I do want to try their crispy shawarma. It looks intetesting but not anytime soon. Happy eating!

    Shawarma w/beef & lamb
    Phil S.

    02/25/26 - Hello Shawarma located at 5606 Touhy off of Central Ave opened recently. This is yet another Mediterranean restaurant. Pita Inn use to be the only ball game in town for Mediterranean food for many years, but lately so many new places have been popping up that are so freakin good like Al Bawadi or Kabobi Grill to name a few My wife and I went here after meeting w/our financial planner. Hello shawarma is fairly new within the past few months and has a large dining area. My wife ordered the Mansaf Shawarma bowl w/chicken, yellow rice & toasted almonds & a cup of jameed soup? (Yuk). This dish was bland the chicken was overcooked & dry. I ordered the Shawarma fluffy bowl which is a pita stuffed beef & lamb seasoned ok but the meat was very dry & overcooked. In addition this was stuffed w/tahini sauce, pickles, red cabbage, tomatoes, lettuce & sumac onions. This was pretty tasty but dry & overcooked Overall I was disappointed by not only the quality of the food but also the price point as I feel like Kabobi Grill & Al Bawadi offer better food for comparable prices

    Hummus Plate ( Includes 2 pitas )
    Karyn M.

    Hello Shawarma! On a cold December day, the bright and cheerful interior of the restaurant really warmed my spirits. The bright yellow accents, the classy looking interior, the sparkling lights, the roomy space was a lot more elegant than I was expecting. I ordered at the kiosk -- hummus plate and 3-piece falafel. From looking at the reviews I was anticipating a long wait, but it was just about five minutes before they called my number. The hummus plate was quite large -- and they're so smart, they served it in a container with a takeaway lid underneath -- so one could easily take it to go. The hummus was smooth and creamy, with a layer of olive oil and garbanzo beans scattered on top -- very tasty. The falafel was served in a little fryer basket, and with the pink pickled cabbage, the nicely fried falafel with the pistachio-green inside and pink turnip dust atop, this was quite a tasty little technicolor treat. This was like eating with the eyes. The bright colors, the fresh tastes, the comfy ambience, this was quite refreshing! Also, the brisk December breeze that came in as customers opened the door -- this added a piquant chill to a very cozy lunch. There are other menu items to explore. Hello, shawarma? I look forward to returning to this little oasis in a strip mall for another meal.

    Prep of sandwiches area
    Bruce B.

    Great food super tasty! Friendly helpful employees. Ambiance was sit down! I was amazed how clean

    To go bag. The amount of quality they put in their packaging and food is amazing.
    Ashanti S.

    I work a few minutes from here and couldn't wait for the place to open and they did not disappoint. I absolutely love the decor, vibe, and of course the food. The staff are very nice and although the wait time is about 15min it's after ordering, to me it's worth it. I rather have my food cook to order than it sitting around any day. I was able to try a couple things over the last 2 weeks....here are my ratings... Chicken Shawarma Wrap 9/10 Perfectly seasoned and the Shraq bread was so warm and fresh Steak Shawarma Wrap 8/10 I usually prefer steak and although the flavor was on point, it was a bit oily Chicken Bashka 10/10 This was amazing!!! I can't even describe it. It's a must try!! Falafels 8/10 Great crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. The spices used weren't overpowering. Fries 6/10 Nothing spectacular. To be honest, it can be excluded and not missed. I do think if they were tossed in some Mediterranean spices, they will be special.

    Lamb Pita Meal
    Anthony M.

    I think I lucked out and finally came when they had their grand opening. While most places have their starting jitters, this place still was able to send out a great product! I like how open the kitchen was! Those spits look beautiful. The menu was a little confusing, but I was able to use the touchscreen to make my custom order. I will say that my bill was a little high, but I had high hopes. It took a bit of time to get food, but..... The food was nothing less than amazing. I got the lamb pita meal which comes with a side (fries for me) and a drink. My sauces were great, especially the garlic sauce and the pita was toasted perfectly to give some heft and crunch. The only downside was they slightly messed up my order by including lettuce which I asked for it off. It wasn't too much of a dealbreaker as it wasn't a lot, but they messed up the order a little. The portion was HUGE so the slightly higher cost wasn't too bad. Criticism aside, those mistakes can easily be fixed and I think it being open for less than a week is the factor. Still, the food was excellent and I would highly recommend checking it out next week! Yum!

    Mehveen A.

    Great food and definitely worth a visit! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.The only downside was that the service was a bit slow, especially during lunch time. Overall, a lovely spot for a relaxed meal--just be prepared to take your time. I'd happily come back for the food alone!

    Lamb shawarma cut into bites
    Nick R.

    Ok shawarma spot but in this area there are a lot better choices. The onions and the tahini sauce they use completely overpower the unflavored meat. The wrap is nice and I like that they cut it into bites but I've tried twice now the second time I had them hold the onions which I normally like. The sauce still is overpowering. Food is also overpriced. I will say the fries are really good. The staff is pretty nice but you can tell they're over it. Plenty of parking and plenty of space inside. It was also freezing in there. Had no idea why they kept it so cold. If that's the case sit in the back by the restrooms. It's a little bit warmer back there. I've tried twice don't plan on going back. It's ok but way better spots in the area.

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    Gerry X.

    Quick service and good food. Staff was friendly as always and the food made the mouth water. As usual :-)

    Chick Fluffy Pita
    Monica A.

    This place just opened and it's so great. The food is very good, the service was great. It was very busy but it was worth the wait. Tables and chairs were kept clean despite the amount of people eating. Definitely will be back.

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    9 months ago

    It was very good service and everyone was very nice. G.

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    Finally had a chance to try Shemroon, which caught my eye very quickly upon moving to the northwest…read moreside. To start, let's talk parking since I had a hard time finding info about this. I parked in the Park Ridge 90 minute lot across/down the street, which I think folks often use for Panera/Oberweis/etc. I would not recommend parking in the Chase lot. There's also 3 hour city parking near the library, and apparently at 11 N Prospect according to the sign on their door. There's an entrance on Touhy and along Prospect, and there are two different rooms (one near each entrance) so if you're confused and looking for your party like I was, take a look in the other section. Service was really friendly. Our server was attentive, very helpful with all our questions, and happy to get us what we needed. When we didn't have questions, he came back with the answer. I had the green joujeh kebab and it was really good. I've had "plain" joujeh at other places before, and having the different flavor profile was a nice change. I also ordered the dill rice as a substitute for the basmati, which was a slight uncharge. The dill rice was good as usual but next time I might just get the plain since it too would be good, I don't like lima beans (as comes with the dill rice), and I could skip the upcharge. I also ordered a drink, the Windy City, and it was really good! Their cocktail list was very nice. I was here with my book club and everyone enjoyed their meal. The portions were plentiful too; no one went hungry and several people took a portion of theirs home. In addition to the meditteranean food, they have a couple burgers and some wraps too. The soups looked so good but we were here on a rather warm day, so next time I'm trying their chicken noodle soup, made with a tomato base, or their lentil since you can't go wrong with that.

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    4.3 mi
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    We stopped by for dinner after our kiddo played at Next Level Play Center next door. I've wanted to…read moretry this restaurant forever and I'm so glad we finally made it! We ordered a combination platter #5 (chicken and falafel), a chicken wrap with fries and a drink, and hummus with pita. The food was amazingly fresh and delicious. The fries were so crispy and the hummus was very flavorful. I loved the Lebanese olive oil that was in the hummus... definitely one of the best olive oils I have ever tasted. I was only able to eat half of the wrap and have leftovers for lunch. The employees were kind and patient with my family when we tried to decide what to order. They answered questions without complaint. The restaurant had plenty of comfortable seating and was clean and well decorated. I will definitely be going back here with my family any time we are in the area!

    Came back here again for catering (this is my second time) and they were just as amazing. I ordered…read morefor another event at my house and everything went so smoothly. They're always super friendly and attentive. They even offered to help me carry everything out to my car which I really appreciated. And the cutest part the owner's dad went and grabbed me two falafels for the road like that was so sweet. I love supporting family-owned businesses, especially when they're this consistent. The food is always fresh, and even a day or two later it still tastes really good which is a big deal for catering. This is definitely my go-to now for events. I'll 100% keep using them and recommending to my friends.

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