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    ShaQ

    4.4 (411 reviews)
    ModerateFalafel, Halal, Salad
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Half and half gyro
    Lydia L.

    Friendly service, amazing food!! I literally said omg MMMM when I took my first bite, I loved it!! They also have daily specials that is super worth it! This is their Wednesday special which is a half and half with gyro and it's so delicious and the portion sizes are amazing too! I'll definitely get it again

    Sheryl T.

    We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and were not disappointed! It is right on El Camino Real and there is a small parking lot. It is clean and the staff are friendly and there's ample seating inside. We ordered the: Chicken/Butter Chicken Platter with half fries and half rice. It came with a fluffy/hot/fresh pita bread, hummus, and a nice serving of salad. The butter chicken was really tasty as well as the chicken Shawarma. Everything was so flavorful and fresh! We will definitely be back-- and will try the daily specials.

    Beef platter
    Amanda N.

    Was craving Mediterranean food and wanted to try a new spot. Upon entering, it was super clean and lots of tables. There were so many choices, but I was craving salad and I was so impressed with the portion size. Everything was delicious from the pita bread to the hummus. Definitely will come back.

    Chicken tikka masala
    Carolyn P.

    I drive past ShaQ all the time, but haven't tried it! Finally decided to order takeout and I really enjoyed the food! We ordered online and the food was ready in about 15 minutes. The beef shawarma half and half came with rice and fries and drizzled with sauce on top. The chicken tikka masala was solid too, with large chunks of chicken breast. It came with hummus and a cucumber salad. Both plates tasted delicious and satisfied our craving. I'm sometimes skeptical of ordering takeout since the food isn't as fresh as eating there, but I definitely will be ordering take out here again.

    Shaq Fries Beef Shawarma
    Coleen P.

    I only ever come here for the ShaQ fries. They are soooo good!! I've tried their chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, lamb & beef gyro, and butter chicken meat options for their ShaQ fries and they are all delicious. My personal favorite is the gyro. The fries are perfectly saucy. I'm craving some as I write this! I keep meaning to try their rice plates, but I just keep gravitating towards these fries!!

    Mango Shake
    Bekki Jasmin Z.

    We were craving some Mediterranean food, and we found it. I had never noticed this restaurant, and it's right across from two places we frequent: pharmacy and pho. It's a small restaurant, but it seems popular based on all the to go orders that were picked up within the hour that we stayed to eat. The place looked clean and the trash was clean nor filled (good sign of routines) We ordered: Two platters One with lamb chops One with chicken kabob The food tasted well. Thoroughly cooked and hot. the platter came with rice, hummus, fresh salad, and pita bread. We ordered a mango shake and an order of baklava. The staff were friendly. We received both a greeting and a farewell at departure. I recommend this place if you're looking for something to take home for dinner that's simple, filling, and delicious. If you're in the area for lunch, I recommend ordering ahead so you can Enjoy your lunch time.

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    Amy Y.

    ShaQ (no relation to the man) is like a hybrid Mediterranean and Indian quick takeout place with some sit-down tables and booths and monthly discounted specials. Even without discounts, the prices are pretty affordable, and they're generous with portions! They are located right across a huge car wash that's fun to watch if you're waiting for your food, and have their own convenient parking lot and cute patio tables in front. - Combo Lamb/Beef The lamb and beef shawarma was surprisingly plump and tender! It was doused in half yogurt sauce and half creamy tomato curry. - Combo Chicken/Butter Chicken The chicken shawarma was a little harder in texture than expected, but still good with the tangy and creamy yogurt sauce - they were like slightly hardened cut up chicken breast pieces. The butter chicken was very tender and more enjoyable than the shawarma. Both of these platters came with delicious yellow rice, salad, hummus, a random piece of potato, and pita bread that was delightfully chewy and dense. The hummus had a very thin and runny consistency but was flavored well, and the salad was my least favorite item of the platters because the seasoning was too sweet and did not mix well - it tasted like an Italian vinaigrette. I understand the hype with ShaQ in terms of a convenient, quick, and value meal. For my personal preference, there is too much sauce for me to enjoy their main staple items fully, but everything was cooked well and had good flavor.

    Menu as of 10/5/2025
    Lyn P.

    This is one of my go to spots and I always get the half and half special platter because you can do half rice and half fries and I usually get it with butter chicken which is so flavorful and comforting every time. The service is great and the staff is always super welcoming. I do think the ambiance could be improved by modernizing it a bit or making it feel more cozy but honestly I still keep coming back because the food is just that good.

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    Shandy T.

    The food was amazinggg and the service was quick! The dessert options are also delicious. Would love to try out other items on the menu next time!

    6/21/24 FYI.
    Lee D.

    My wife says this place is 5 stars, but I would give them 4 stars. My wife wins as usual, lol. Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well. Traditional Shawarma (wrap) Chicken - Good, the fries to me were a little too salty, and I like salt... Mango Habanero Wings (5 of 10 piece order) - They fry their wings, and then pour sauce on it. This was NOT as spicy as I expected or wanted. But they were still good. Generous size wings though I felt the wings were over cooked and slightly dry. Glad they were meaty, otherwise it might have been really dry and bad. Honey and Garlic Wings (5 of 10 piece order) - Same as above, except one of the 5 wings was smaller in size. Monthly specials - See picture. Atmosphere - Open kitchen. Cool decor, see pictures. Indoor or outdoor seating. Plenty of parking at 8:30pm as the other businesses were all closed. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm or 9:30pm; Yelp's and their website's hours differ slightly. Clean restrooms. Service - Amazing service. So patient and accommodating, thank you. Actually counter service, but the person who helped my wife went above and beyond, thank you. Price - $27 + generous tip; reasonably priced for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1962 in Turkey, 1970 in Canada, and now 2018 in the US. Plus, congrats for keeping it in the family; congrats to the grandson!

    1) Chicken Shawarma Platter
    Ashley J.

    ShaQ is a fusion restaurant! Mix between Turkish and Indian food. I've never had that combination before but I must admit it was very good. They had a variety of options on the menu ranging from wraps to platters, all at a very reasonable price. I ordered the chicken shawarma platter and it came with rice, chicken shawarma, hummus, greek salad, and a side of pita bread. For $14, this was much more food than I was expecting. Everything was very flavorful and went together very nicely. I could tell the pita was also freshly made. It was warm and soft. Definitely recommend if you're in the Santa Clara area!

    1) Gyro Platter
    Izzie L.

    Food is pretty good here and the service is fast. The interior is a little more run down than your average restaurant but no biggie. FOOD [5/5] ========= + Gyro Combo Platter (3/5) Good portion size of gyro! The gyro was a little heavy and dry. I enjoyed the sauces and thought it was pretty tender. Unfortunately, I asked for a combo of 1/2 rice and 1/2 fries and only got fries, so docking a star. :( + Greek Salad (5/5) Really good, typical salad! Comes with banana peppers, feta cheese, an assortment of greens, and a light sauce. Good portion size. Would order again. :)

    Beef and chicken rice platter
    Jenny L.

    Why have I never been here before?! I got the chicken and beef rice platter and it was delicious! It also came with salad and hummus with pita. Flavors were amazing and chicken was juicy. Hummus was a little bit runny for me, so -1 star for that, but I will definitely be back to try more from the menu!

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    Great food, fast and courteous service. Lots of great choices of food. Highly recommended!

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    Nothing fancy, just a staple. I've been here multiple times to get a quick butter chicken fix. Staff is quick and friendly.

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    Food is delicious! Didnt get to sit there and eat but even at home it was still delicious!!

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    Ask the Community - ShaQ

    Are your falafels gluten free?

    Are there fillers in your lamb or beef sharwma? How many carbs are they if just only the Lamb / beef sharwma?

    Are the sauces keto-friendly? any added sugar?

    We do have some keto based sauces. Come check us out!

    Are the protein choices keto friendly? Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shawarma, Salmon Skara, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Gyro, etc.

    YES, definitely. They have keto wraps here!

    Is the meat zabihah halal at this place?

    Yes we do have 100% halal

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