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    Shawarma Boys

    4.5 (40 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    The very good chicken shawarma plate.
    Michael B.

    Pretty good Middle Eastern place, specializing in shawarma. Kind of a bare-bones ambiance, though I doubt many people show up to eat at the restaurant. Tried them twice, though when I showed up the first time at 11:30, I was told that the kitchen wasn't ready yet and to come back in 20 minutes. Seriously? If your kitchen isn't ready by the stated opening time, just bump that time back or you'll get angry customers. Second time was the charm, I came by at noon and ordered a chicken shawarma plate with a side of dolmas (stuffed grape leaves). The chicken plate was very good, though the dolmas were a bit too tart and mushy. Still, it was very good and I'd eat it again. Due to the good food with 'meh' service the first time around, I'll average it out at a 3-star on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

    Beef Shawarma Plate
    Jack W.

    BLUF: Good food, made to order, authentic, and opportunity to support a small family owned local business, recommend ordering for pickup as the dine-in experience leaves a lot to be desired. As a Dearborn, Michigan native (home to the largest concentration of the Arab diaspora outside of the Middle East) I'm always skeptical to try Mediterranean offerings, but I was pleasantly surprised with my culinary experience at Shawarma Boys. We started with the Hummus, then tried the Beef Shawarma Plate and Gyro Plate. The hummus was fresh, but the menu description is confusing, it implies an additional cost for the inclusion of olive oil but ours had no shortage of it. Also, weird thing to up-charge for as a Mediterranean restaurant. The bread provided for dipping was just okay, it's not made in house, but it was lightly toasted and warm when brought to the table. The inclusion of some carrot or celery sticks would be a welcomed addition. Moving on to the entrees, they both had a generous portion of rice and small Fatoush salad. The salad was great, and expertly coated in the signature vinaigrette I associate with other delicious Mediterranean salads I've had in the past. The rice was also tasty, well seasoned, but probably too generous of a portion size. The Gyro meat was better than the beef shawarma in my opinion, but your mileage and palate may vary. When I go back, I'll probably try one of their wraps instead of their plates. The dine-in experience was not great. The wall mounted TV had a static menu displayed for the duration of our visit, and there was no music playing in the background. No fountain drinks, all beverage options are canned sodas or bottled water. They charge $1.99 for a Member's Mark bottle of water, the price of two waters covers the $3.98 I could use to buy a 40 pack of the same water from Sam's Club. Maybe I'm spoiled, but I'm accustomed to bottomless free iced water when I'm dining in somewhere. to The only two employees appeared to be the Owner/Chef and who I assume was his mother. They don't have a separate wait staff, so the Owner wears all the other hats (waiter, bus boy, cashier. . .). All of which I share to drive home the point that I recommend their food, but don't recommend you eat it there.

    Joyce K.

    I went again and this time I took my mom with me planning on asking them to use the Lebanese bread which I did. I am not sure if they forgot or a simple mistake. The plates came out with the same wrap I didn't like the last time. I still believe the meat so far is the most legit but sadly I didn't get what I want even though they have it. It is a cute shop with frames from Istanbul. I asked the owner and he said it was supposed to be a Turkish restaurant they decided to turn it into a shawarma shop. I will still return, owner is nice and very welcoming

    Chicken Spicy Shawarma Sandwich with Fries
    Brandon S.

    If you haven't been to Shawarma Boys yet, you're missing out on one of the best food experiences around! The owner, Sean Rahmani, is the definition of excellence when it comes to both hospitality and quality. From the moment you walk in, you feel the passion he has for his business--greeting customers with genuine warmth and making sure every detail is perfect. The food speaks for itself: fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and portions that leave you more than satisfied. You can tell Sean truly cares about what he serves and about the people he serves it to. It's rare to find a business where the owner is so hands-on and committed to making every customer feel valued. Shawarma Boys isn't just a place to grab a quick bite--it's an experience you'll want to keep coming back to. Thank you, Sean, for raising the standard and setting the bar high for great food and even better service!

    Beef Shawarma Plate
    Jeff R.

    Amazing service and delicious food. Perfect price for the amount of food you get! Went on a late week night and was empty... PLEASE GO SUPPORT SHAWARMA BOYS

    Amazing food!! 10/10. The portions are worth the price. Definitely recommend it . Staff is so sweet!

    chicken shawarma plate
    Isabella H.

    overall food was OK definitely have had better chicken over rice but the salad was SUPER good. waitstaff was nice and food came out fast and fresh just wasn't up there in terms of the best plates i've had.

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    Gyro wrap was delicious with nice mix of gyro, lettuce and pickles. Fries were nicely seasoned.

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    Excellent food! Friendly staff and very clean restaurant. This is not your average Gyro.

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    accidentally came in when they opened and I was still met with amazing quality food and quick service despite one person manning the kitchen

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    5 months ago

    Great food great service everyone is friendly and kind the chicken shawarma is my favorite with the garlic sauce

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    best. shawarma. ever. everyone is so friendly and the set up is very nice and welcoming!

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    Amazing service and amazing quality food. The inside was spacious and had clean bathrooms. Will be coming back!

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    service was amazing! i had the traditional shawarma boys wrap which was very filling for the price. the fries had good seasoning.

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