My friend and I went this Sunday for lunch to try Oh Mama Grill and it was fantastic! Especially for a place that just opened (but even generally), Oh Mama Grill had great service. Oh Mama Grill has a casual vibe with a TV and the prices are affordable, especially for DC and Adams Morgan. My friend and I were able to order and receive our chicken vegetable soup and shawarma quickly, brought to our table. Oh Mama Grill lets you customize your shawarma with salads and sauces including hummus, tahini, and amba (pickled mango) as well as spicy sauces at the counter. Our soup was good with ample amounts of chicken, carrots, celery, zucchini, and some other veggies. The shawarma was among the best I've had in DC and outside of the Middle East; it was juicy, flavorful, and a great turkey and lamb mix. Other than the laffa being more of a lavash, the shawarma was exactly what I expected and hoped for. The spicy sauces and salads were fresh and complemented the shawarma-a fantastic mix! Oh Mama Grill is a great addition to the Adams Morgan and DC food scene. I look forward to returning soon and enjoying more of their delicious menu! read more

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It's been in the neighborhood a while now and I finally had an opportunity to give it a try. Must say I was underwhelmed. I'll say the nice thing first, though, which is that they have a nice water dispenser with little cups between the register (where you order) and the food display (where you pick out your fixings and receive your order). So you can have a sip of water while you're waiting the two or three minutes it takes to get your food. I had the "schnitzel," which turned out to be just chunks of breaded/fried chicken breast. Real schnitzel (which this is NOT) is flattened and tenderized by pounding it thin and flat. These were just big, tough chunks, which of course have to be a little overcooked to be cooked through to the center. So that was, to this schnitzel devotee, a disappointment. I guess if you know you're just getting chicken "tenders," it might seem better. The laffa flatbread it was wrapped in had a leathery texture that I did not enjoy, and did not finish. The various fixings I tried--vegetable salads and dips--were good, though. So it was not a complete fail. But for the price there are a lot of places--even some on the very same block--that make a far better meal, and offer a real dining experience to boot. For the full experience, I ate in. And really, the place is a dump. The tabletop was sticky; I had to put down napkins to keep my elbows clean. The sound of a fan dominated the space. They don't seem to have changed the furniture since the Astor days (the service counter is the same, too), though it seems dirtier and more dilapidated and less decorated than it was then. The self-busing stand sort of makes the point that it's really not trying to be more than a takeout joint. At this price point, I expect more. It really made me miss Astor. read more

Delicious and authenic falafel in Adams Morgan. Food service was fast and everything tasted amazing. Definitely the place to hit if you're having a falafel craving in Adams Morgan. Note they are closed on Saturdays. read more

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I have had Oh Mama Grill in Rockville and glad the DC location opened. We haven't been in person but ordered delivery and loved the food. It is great to have another location when Max's closed. read more

Food was amazing. The people were so friendly and helpful. I will definitely return! Some outdoor seating as the weather gets warmer is an added bonus. read more

Best food place in Washington. Love their high quality food. Huge plus they are closed on Shabbat

Soooooo good! Great service, big portions- enough for two meals or to share. Lots of options on the menu

Outstanding shawarma!!! The food was awesome. Rich flavors with the salads, generous portion of the Turkey shawarma along with the hot puffy pita with hummus. Can't wait to go back, went on a Sunday and parking was easy. Best thing about this location is that afterwards went for a nice walk around town and took in the sites. Hear that there's a location in Rockville. Will try that location next time. Try this place! read more

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Delicious pita!! Fresh ingredients. We went here on a whim and it did not disappoint. $16 for a pita that we split. We could customize toppings. Incredible flavor. Will be coming back read more

Holy moly, this place is the real deal. Huge portions and a super fresh toppings bar with a wide variety of options. Friendly staff, too. You'll be so happy you ate here -- I know I always am! read more

Amazing, delicious falafel - definitely the best in this part of DC. Highly recommend!

absolutely delish schwarma and falafel and sides. really enjoyable. can get busy, so allow more time on Sundays read more

Best shawarma in dc/md! Everything is so delicious and fresh. Love the falafel as well!

This little Israel restaurant should do better. Its menu prices are high (more than $16 for a pita sandwich) and the food doesn't live up to the prices. There are so many other alternatives in Adams Morgan at such price points, that it's nutty to charge so much. I did try to like this place, but the food is hit-or-miss, and can taste a bit stale. Why? Maybe because there's not enough foot traffic to keep the food fresh. It could be that what is not cooked up fresh, just has to sit and wait for customers (which, for Israeli-type fast-food, is not optimal). Maybe it's an unfair comparison, but if you compare this restaurant to similar ones in Israel, this place would be at the bottom of the pile in terms of food quality, flavours, and offerings. The only way to wrap ones head around how this restaurant operates, is to assume they are trying to minimize their food costs, in order to recoup as much of their initial investment in the place, as quickly as possible. Then there's the service. When there's more than just a few customers, the servers get flustered, screw up food prep, and you are forced to wait for ages to get your food. The whole way the ordering and pick up is done here, is dumb. Finally, there's zero ambience, and when you leave, your clothes smell like smoke, like you spent a whole day frying fries. So, much work needs to be done. It remains to be seen if they end up doing it. read more

Very good food. Fresh veggies. Pleasant, helpful service. Outside seating. Neighborhood feel. AC.

The food is soooo good. Everything is fresh and delicious, the menu has great variety of a lot of Israeli and Mediterranean classics, and the staff are super friendly. I absolutely love this place and go frequently - it never disappoints. read more

The food here is very fresh and delicious. There are a large variety of different salads to try that provide so many different flavors and textures. I come back again and again to this place and am always amazed at how good it is. The prices are also very affordable for DC. read more

Seriously best shawarma in town. Been going to Rockville location for years. Glad they have additional spot now.

incredible, authentic middle eastern food. the schnitzel and the sides were outstanding. A must visit in DC read more

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The falafel sandwich I ordered was delicious and bountiful but I don't go back there because of the windows. I realize that sounds strange... First of all, before I finally went in I thought they had not opened the store yet, as the windows were and still are covered with ugly pictures of a meat cone and other stuff... They also cut down on the light coming in. Do those pictures attract people? It's the opposite for me so despite the tasty (yet a few dollars too pricey) falafel, I haven't been back... read more

Delicious delicious delicious!!!! Highly recommend the tortilla arias yummy, pargiot plate wow, schnitzel plate outstanding.

Oh my God amazing! Officially obsessed with this place. The shawarma plate was so delicious. And I came 5 minutes before they closed. So I can't imagine how delicious it is when they first open. read more

The Rockville location is great. Have been looking forward to the opening of the DC location for a long time. Went today and the quality of food here is the same (just as good) as the Rockville location. I was happy to see that there were a good number of people eating there today - I hope that it is a successful location as the area is in dire need of excellent take out places and middle eastern food more specifically. read more

So excited to see this place open, I've been several times since it's opened. Love the shwarma and dark meet chicken. Side salads are great. read more

Amazing food. So authentic. I eat here every time I'm in DC. Don't listen to the haters out there who are spreading horrible lies everywhere. read more

The place has a great Falafel and Shwarma!! highly recommend!! i often order take away for guests that are coming over. They love it!! read more

The food is otstanding and affordable. The owner personally assisted us in catering our event in Northern Virginia a few Sundays ago. We are so thankful. We are truly looking forward to our next meal there. P.T. read more

Terrific falafel - especially the many side salad options that are offered alongside. Service still has some glitches (took 20+ minutes to get an order of matzo ball soup, and was initially given chicken soup instead), but I still recommend read more

Clean place and parking was quick to find. However, the chicken schuarma meat was cut very very tiny, dry and tasted old. The salads were great and the pita bread was warm and ok. We also ordered a side of beef cigars which was delicious but over priced at $3.00 each for a small size. We will not return because the main chicken schuarma was not fresh, old and tasteless. read more

Go and try this amazing restaurant! Love all of the salads and dips. Must go back and try everything

Oh Mama is the perfect stop for anyone who loves Middle Eastern food, as well as people who keep kashrut. The owners are very nice, making sure each guest feels at home. The personalization of ordering makes sure that all customers are satisfied with their orders. The decor and music reminds anyone who has visited Israel of a quality "hole in the wall" place, with quality that continues to satisfy. The meals are delicious, with generously filling portions. I personally recommend the House Kebab, which is perfect in either baguettes or bowls Once you come once, it'll be one of your favorite places for years to come. read more

Definitely the best Kosher place in the area, (Better than char bar), but still not as good as some of the joints in NY, Miami or Baltimore. People are friendly but food takes too long. Great chill ambiance and the Everything usually turns out 9/10. The wings are great but small and overpriced. Chicken kabobs are the way to go but as a regular, I feel they raise the prices too often read more

The food is fresh, and delicious. The pita sandwich was very fluffy stuffed. The falafel had good fresh crunch and flavor.

Best new restaurant in town. The platters are big enough for two meals. Shawarma is out of this world and all the salads are great. I was babysitting my picky nieces and neither of them could get enough of the falafel and pita. read more

We love Oh Mama Grill! From the falafel to the shawarma to their amazing salads, you can't go wrong eating here.

I haven't been to the Rockville location but have been very pleasantly surprised by this place. The shawarma is great and the sides I've gotten (hummus and falafel) have also been great. I wouldn't say it's cheap by any means but you get what you pay for in the best way. The ingredients are high quality and fresh and the portion sizes are very good. This strip was in need of some fresh blood after a few recent closures and Oh Mama Grill has provided that and more read more

I was so hopeful for this new addition to the neighborhood but they have let me down twice. The first time, I was the only person in the restaurant and the person taking my order would not get off his phone to even take my questions while taking my order. The second time I tried this place, it was through a delivery service and the order was canceled. I wish I could have more confidence in this addition to the neighborhood but they proved untrustworthy. read more

Came in for a late lunch and ordered the falafel plate. The serving was generous and all the sides were fresh. I liked that the staff were patient and happy to answer any questions on the sides and sauces they had available. It's an easy build-your-own plate or wrap that makes for a quick lunch. I will definitely be back! read more

Delicious shawarma, fresh vegetables, flavorful sauce, and perfectly spongy pita bread. Reasonable prices and quick service were added perks. 10/10 I will return and can't recommend this Oh Mamma Grill enough! read more

The food is fresh, delicious and very plentiful. Looking forward to eating there again soon!