5 STARS -- A Standout Mediterranean Street Food Gem in Virginia Beach. My experiences with Mr. Sharma go back to their original Norfolk location, where I first met their personable owner, Avi and partner Tal. Both are incredibly skilled at what they do. Their passion for Mediterranean street food shows in every detail of the operation. I've now visited the new Beach location on Laskin Road several times, and each visit reinforces just how impressive this business is. Last year, Avi even gave me a tour of the back of the house. It's state-of-the-art--spotless stainless steel everywhere, top-tier equipment, and a layout that shows real thought and pride in the craft. Parking when busy can offer challenges, but I had no issue. They offer a clean dining room to enjoy your food inside, or on a nice day alfresco on their patio. Customers self bus their tables. On my most recent visit, I ordered Avi's favorite dish, the chicken shawarma in a pita pocket. Outstanding--easily one of the best versions I've had that's loaded with humus, slaw, fries and their in-house sauces. I also met the general manager, Melissa, who was warm, friendly, and clearly invested in maintaining the high standards of freshness that make this place shine. She mentioned that Avi is back in Israel but still travels often, which tracks with the care and consistency the team maintains. I also had samples of their amazing falafel and egg plant which is like candy...yum! The Virginia Beach restaurant itself is clean, bright, and incredibly well put-together. A detail most people will miss, but shouldn't--is the noise-reducing ceiling panels. It's the kind of thoughtful touch that tells you the owners think about every part of the customer experience. Mr. Sharma is one of the most overlooked fast-casual restaurants in Virginia Beach, and frankly, it shouldn't be. This is a long overdue review and it's an easy five stars from me. If you haven't visited their new Laskin Road location yet, you're missing out. Mr. Shawarma holds a special place in my heart and cannot recommend enough. read more

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Been awhile since I updated my review. Stopped in for a shawarma to go. Just as good as always, the wrap with beef and lamb was off the charts today. So good! Wrapped nicely - super stuffed and didn't even make a mess. Their branded packaging is a nice touch. Keep it up Mr Shawarma. Yum! read more

Mr Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Sophia and I ate lunch at this Mr. Shawarma location last Saturday in Virginia Beach. This was actually a Plan B since our 1st choice had a 35-40 wait time to where we had to leave. I've been wanting to try them out ever since they opened, so let's see how the visit went. We were both greeted by staff after walking inside. They were pretty busy with customers that were already ahead of us. They had a decent crowd seated inside and pop music was blasting through the building, but not too loud where you couldn't hear yourself speak. The decor for the most part was spotless. I say a little better than the Norfolk location. For my meal, I selected the chicken shawarma pita with veggies and a side of fries. Everything was pretty good and well cooked. It tasted the same as the Norfolk local. The only slight I had was the pita could've been a little warmer, but nonetheless, I was satisfied with my selection. Not a bad Plan B if I said so myself. Good food with a great staff. We even spoke to the owner a little bit while we ate. Definitely ran just right. We'll be back the next time we're in the area :) read more

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Best Shawarma in the area! Very customizable with fresh vegetables. Tried the falafel bowls (super crispy & delicious) that came with a side of pita (pillowy & warm) and my gosh the red spicy harissa was packed with heat! Got a nectar with my meal that offset the spiciness and baklava as dessert. Very worth it for a bowl or wrap due to how big the serving was! Incredibly friendly staff if you're unfamiliar with Mediterranean cuisine. read more

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Tried Mr Shawarma the other day for the first time when in Virginia Beach to visit my parents. Ordered pick up and got two chicken shawarma wraps, one each for me and my mom. When I went in to grab the food, it was ready and waiting and the bag was heavier than I expected! Nice full wraps! They were pretty delicious: flavorful, a little spicy, some good textures wrapped up together and spread well within wrap so most bites were well balanced and tasty. I'd definitely eat it again. read more

I just happened to be in the parking lot at dinner time, read their sign and said, "Why not?" without really knowing anything about Middle Eastern Street Food. So I walked in curious and walked out a loyal customer and fan! I do. not eat meat so I asked the server to assemble the other options for me. Not only was the pita absolutely delicious every one of the staff were kind and friendly and knowledgeable. High Five! And, for the record, I had to eat the rest for breakfast !! read more

The ambiance has cool vibes, making it a really enjoyable place to hang out. Hands down, I'll be coming back again and again. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent Falafel! Love the authentic style wraps. Option to add fresh cut fries to any and everything. Order from the menu or build your own bowl, pita or wrap. Service is always kind and fresh proteins always in queue. Perfect for lunch or midweek takeout. read more

If you're looking for shawarma, look no further than Mr. Shawarma. When you first walk in, you're greeted by friendly staff, and the place is well-maintained. If you like beef and lamb, I highly recommend getting it in pita, though they also offer it in a wrap or bowl , and they also have chicken and sabih. According to their website, all their meats are halal. It's a great spot to grab a meal with family, friends, or coworkers. If you're craving shawarma, I definitely recommend giving this place a try read more

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A couple of months ago, I had a chance to try the Chicken Shawarma Wrap and it was absolutely amazing. Since then, I've wanted to return to try the Beef & Lamb Shawarma and I'm so happy I did. I arrived around 8pm on a Friday night and was happily greeted by all the staff. Unfortunately, they seemed to be running low on a few items, including the chicken and falafels, but since I was there for the Beef & Lamb Shawarma, I didn't mind. The lady making my bowl was very nice, she even let me try one of the last few falafels they had and it was great. My Beef & Shawarma Bowl consisted of sliced beef, hummus, jalapeño cilantro schug, fried eggplant, rice, chickpeas and veggies. They offer a variety of sauces as well so I asked for the garlic sauce and the harissa aioli on the side. The food was delicious! Everything paired so well together and the sauces enhanced the flavors even more. Mr. Shawarma offers pitas, wraps and bowls with fresh and flavorful ingredients. I highly recommend stopping by and trying it out. You will not be disappointed!!! read more

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Excellent food. Had it delivered to the VA Beach sportsplex. Would definitely get it again. Wish there was one in NOVA

Love this place! Everything was fresh and delicious and all employees were so friendly. A little pricey, but I would still go back. Great food! read more

The best shawarma in Coastal Virginia. The service is super friendly and always making great suggestions. I absolutely love the food. Try the beef & lamb combo on pita! The fries with dipping sauce are super good too. Everything tastes so fresh every time. Such a great spot in VB! read more

Mr Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I've had plenty of shawarma in my lifetime, and this was nowhere close. The beef was dry and tasted old, and seeing it sitting in the buffet before being served should have been my sign to walk out. The portion they put in the tray was very small, and I had to ask for more repeatedly, which felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. I am an adult and expect a portion that allows me to enjoy the meal and not leave hungry. Because of the poor food quality and inadequate portions, I will not be returning to this location. read more

I went to try Mr. Shawarma I ordered the beef and lamb bowl asked what else i wanted ask if I wanted hummus I declined twice. I like the beef and lamb, but I can't tell which from which. If it was just lamb it would have been nicer. The basamati rice is good, are nice and the garlic and tahini sauce was nice as well. The fried eggplants and pickled cabbage and cucumber tomato salad was fresh. The fries were ok. I would have like a larger size drink. Overall I thought this was a good meal. The customer service was really friendly and helpful. I like that and the inside was very clean and nobody were there at 11:01am. I didn't notice those specialty drinks, i thought they were in cans but now i see the pictures on yelp and its in bottles oh well I will go again next time to get those. read more

Mr Shawarma - beef and lamb shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The worst shawarma ever. Super dry and veggies tastes off. People that like this have never had a real shawarma before. They need to shut down and be replaced with real food read more

If I can say this food is amazing and very consistent... I'm. It a fan of falafel but they make it hot and fresh for you here! The chicken is so juicy and tender! The people are amazing seriously very friendly great customer service they say our sauce and we as if they are part owners I love the buy-in from the employees. The place is always clean as well the bathroom... great food great place read more

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Probably one of the worst shawarmas I've ever had. I'm not sure if it was the meat or the vegetables but something in my pita shawarma got me sick. The chicken was a little colder than I expected but the rest of the food was sitting out at room temp. I also saw them put food in a bowl and then put it back in the tray after touching other food when it was the wrong order. read more

Cute little place. Reminds me of Chipotle with how everything is set up. Loved all the different toppings you could add, and I loved how my wrap turned out. They even made sure they put on fresh falafel for it. The fries were also a hit. Great amount of salt, and while they were a bit soft, they still had a little crunchiness to them. Their ranch was also quite nice, good flavor and was liquidy. Will be trying more Mediterranean places, but this was a nice quick and enjoyable lunch that I can see myself eating again. read more

Mr Shawarma - Falafel Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This is the newest location for Mr. Shawarma and I don't think i've ever been to their original location. This new spot is soo convenient b/c it's literally right off the highway exit. I told the workers there that it was my first time and they gave us two free falafels to try! Customer service here is ON POINT!! I got the beef Shawarma wrap and they actually shaved some fresh beef for me right then and there since there wasn't much left in the pan on the hot pass. The beef Shawarma was DELICIOUS - the flavors all worked well together and the beef was beautifully seasoned. I would 100% get this again. My wife got the chicken bowl and she enjoyed that as well. Restaurant is open and bright and has plenty of tables for indoor dining. Restaurant was also very clean as well as the bathrooms. I am afraid to get a different type of protein next time since I really enjoyed the beef here. Can't wait to come back on my next visit! read more

So fresh! I am so happy they opened this location in VB. Super clean, friendly employees and delicious food. You walk in, super simple menu, you tell them what you want, watch them make it, pay and sit and enjoy. I got the chicken pita. I watched them shave the chicken right in front of me. You decide what you want on it. 1st time? Tell them and they will recommend. So fresh. Very basic dining room. Great place for lunch. Get your own fountain drink. When you are done you throw your trash away and stash the metal tray. Basic. Food is 5 stars, ambiance....not 5 stars. I will definitely be back....those pitas....yummy! read more

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This is my second time at Ms Shawarma my 1st experience was the Norfolk location and 2nd at the VB location , I must say the Norfolk location takes the cake but both locations the food was amazing and I will definitely be returning to both read more

I have been a fan of Mr. Shawarma in Norfolk for a while so I was excited to see them open a second location in Virginia Beach. When my friend Super Yelper Fox E told me he was coming to the area I thought it would be a great opportunity to try the new location. We rolled in a little after 6 PM on Friday evening and enjoyed every minute of our visit. Staff is friendly and attentive and everyone looks like they really enjoy their jobs and working together. The space was neat and clean. We placed our orders at the counter and watched while our food was being prepared. We both had the beef and lamb shawarma, his in a pita and mine in a wrap. We got them loaded with most of the available ingredients and sauces. We also ordered the falafel appetizer. Complimentary pickled cucumbers, carrots and pepperoncinis were also provided. Our orders were ready in a couple minutes so we took our trays to a table then went to the self-serve soda fountain and filled our cups with water. We went back to the table and settled in to enjoy our meals. All I can say is WOW! The food was authentic and amazing. The shawarma was heavenly with all the flavors mingling together in joyous harmony. The shawarma at both locations is the best I've ever experienced in this country. The falafel is equally flavorful and amazing with the perfect texture. My only criticism is I wish the falafel appetizer had six pieces instead of five. As it is you find yourself staring at the lone remaining orb of delight and wondering who is going to eat it. I guess you can always just purchase a second order. When we first arrived there were a few customers taking advantage of the outdoor seating. I was very impressed when I saw an employee immediately come outside to clean the tables that had just been vacated. That's not something you see every day. As you can tell, Fox and I really enjoyed our fabulous meals and some great conversation in the comfortable confines of the dining room. I am happy this new location has a considerably more favorable parking situation than the Norfolk location. The small parking lot shared with the other tenet of the complex seems adequate. It is in good repair and free of debris. Well done, Mr. Shawarma. I look forward to return visits. read more

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As always just perfect. Staff is super friendly and food is amazing. There is both indoor and outdoor seating so plenty of space. Stop in and get the best shawarma around. read more

Mr Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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One of my favorite spots for mediterranean cuisine in Hampton Roads. I've been to their Norfolk location and was thrilled to see they were opening another location in VB. This one is much more accessible for me personally and I made sure to go check it out pretty close to when they opened. Just as good as location 1. Atmosphere at this location is nice, very clean with a decent number of tables. They also have some outdoor tables. I love their falafel, their beef and lamb shawarma and their chicken shawarma. I always get a bowl and load it up with all of their delicious toppings. Service is always consistently friendly and I find pricing to be fair. You get great portions. The ONLY thing we haven't loved is their baklava. read more

I've been so excited to try this place since I saw their grand opening sign. So glad I got to try it tonight. I got the falafel bowl and hubs got the beef and lamb wrap. Mine came with a generous portion of falafel, which was great because it's so good. I got all the toppings and added the spicy harissa (which is legit spicy btw but so good) and then I added some eggplant. For my sauces, I got tahini, garlic aioli and then a spicy one the guy picked for me. I added a spicy pepper too. I also got a hot and fresh complimentary side of pita, which was delicious. Our total came to $32, which is a little pricy. You do get a lot of food though. Everyone was so friendly and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. I can def see myself becoming a regular here! read more

Mr Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This spot is quite a ways from home, but I was in the area for appointments, so it seemed like a prime opportunity to check it out. I was especially interested in lunch here after all the hype I'd read on Facebook foodie pages and here on Yelp, that piqued my interest. Unfortunately, it just wasn't good. It wasn't super busy, so maybe it had something to do with the food sitting for a while? I had a bowl and the hubs had a wrap. The meat was very dry and incredibly salty in both our meals. My rice wasn't cooked through. The selection of add-ons was on the weak side. To top it all off, the side of hummus was just horrible - very thin and rather tasteless. The only thing good about the meal was the warm pita. Overall, we were really let down. Maybe the Norfolk location is better, but not sure we'll be making the trip to find out. read more

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Freaking awesome portions are good sided and food is consistent every time we go, always delicious- staff is very friendly.

When I worked in Norfolk I would frequent the Norfolk location. I was so happy they moved a location to my side. It is nicely decorated with plenty of natural light and they even have outside seating. As many times as I went, it's always intimidating with all the different ingredients. The young lady that was assisting me was really helpful and even suggested some items I probably wouldn't have normally put on my pita, but I will now. I will definitely be back! read more

Not what I was expecting ..... mixture of meat .... Bread options.... Different that's all... I'm a NY'r & it was not what I expected & advertising made it look so different read more

Food and service amazing deff coming back! I was so happy I could have the food it's gluten free friendly

Basic and fresh Mediterranean dishes or sandwiches, with the choice being yours - I like that ! Mostly I like the "bowls" which took care of my needs for lunch and dinner! The location was perfect for in/out pickup, and basic style for eating in. Made the mistake of using same credit card twice in my attempt to share the cost with another - and messed up the system - was resolved. I will go back ! read more

pretty good, not my favorite style of shawarma, but pretty good.. super clean place and extra friendly staff read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken Shawarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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My first time here I got the Build Your Own Bowl with beef and lamb and Lentil Soup. Every dish tasted really good and was good portion l will definitely come back here and try their other dishes read more

I had a craving for mediterranean food, and I found this cute place. The restaurant was clean and neat. The customer service was great. They allowed me to take my time order because I told them it was my first time. The servers we patient and let me know what each item was. The food was great!! It was light and refreshing. I ordered a chicken bowl with rice, chicpeas, cucumber tomatoes salad, garlic sauce, and taziki sauce. There is so much flavor packed into this bowl. I ate all of it, and I didn't feel stuffed. They only thing I didn't like was the bread I received on the side. It was very chewy and doughy, but will I be back?Yes. Will it be tomorrow? Most, yes. I want to try the falafel and the beef. read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I had a beef/lamb bowl. The saffron rice was perfectly cooked and the meat tender and flavorful. The meat was piled on quite generously. The toppings selected were the tomato/cucumber which were fresh, the onions and cabbage were both marinated or and had good flavors (different from the usual). The eggplant was just plain delicious, tender and juicy! The pickles were luckily less sour than your normal store-bought ones, so they gave just enough to the bowl, without overpowering the rest. The bowl came with a pita on the side, which was soft and tasty. Will definitely be back again. read more

The chicken schnitzel was delish Really enjoyed it. I felt like I was in Tel Aviv having a bite to eat.

The restaurant is very clean, service is fast and friendly, and the shawarma is one of the best I ever had. The kids meal was also very generous and my son approved it. We will definitely come back. read more

Mr Shawarma - Beef & Lamb Shawarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I came here after a Trader Joe's haul. My husband wanted a bowl and changed his mind. I went in because of my favorite place in Philadelphia (shout out to Mommas vegetarian). Lamb and beef wrap all the way with a side of eggplant. Absolutely delicious. Made with care and the staff was welcoming. The food is just not that junk you get in other places. Please stay open. This is just really that good. read more

So disappointed at what I received this afternoon. I requested eggplant and didn't receive. I also paid extra for falafel but it wasn't included in my sealed bag at pickup. What food I did get was tasty, but cold. Leaving this review was really hard since I've been going to the Norfolk location for awhile, but this for $27? :/ read more

Mr Shawarma - Build Your Own Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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