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Shawarma House

4.7 (21 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Unstoppable P.

Delish Chicken Shawarma .... I will order to try other menu soon! Too much rice for me though haha

My first order here: Pork Kabob. The juiciest, most moist pork I ever had. Other places have a name and a following...this is the real deal.
Tony V.

At Shawarma House, the food is exceptional -- but what truly stays with you is the people. Arnous, who prepares the meats, Armineh, whose care and precision are felt in everything from the rice and vegetables to the hummus and garlic sauce, and Lev at the front and on the grill, create something far greater than a meal. They create warmth, generosity, and genuine connection. On my very first visit, I mentioned that I lived nearby in Glassell Park and that my wife might meet me here after a long day. When plans changed and she went straight home, exhausted, Arnous quietly brought me food for my wife -- unasked, unexpected, and deeply touching. It was a simple act of kindness during a very dark and stressful time in my life that cut through all the pain and disappointment I was carrying. Arnous is not a fluent English speaker, but in that moment he spoke eloquently to my heart without words. Now, these words are a small gesture for me to repay his kindness to simply say in public: Thank you. God Bless You. May your business prosper and thrive as it should. As for what to order -- if it's your first time and you eat pork, start with the pork kebab. It is beyond sublime. Perfectly seared on the outside (you can taste the charcoal), moist and tender inside, and without exaggeration the best pork kebab I've ever had anywhere. It's served with a generous portion of beautifully prepared rice that captures every bit of the juices, classic hummus that is timeless and satisfying, and the grilled tomato and green pepper that complete the plate exactly as they should. Ask for the garlic sauce on the side. Every place has their own version, and this one is the most potent -- and the best -- I've ever had. Just the tip of a knife is enough to fill your mouth with garlic flavor. It's incredible with the meat, the rice, and honestly just about anything. I also tried the chicken luleh kebab, which was outstanding -- and even better reheated the next day, when I turned it into my own improvised burrito at home. It held up beautifully. The beef kebab was cooked to perfection as well, and they're happy to prepare it to your preference (medium-rare to medium is ideal). There's a saying that a good meal is not just nourishment, but comfort, memory, and connection. That is not a cliché here -- it's a lived truth. The food is prepared with such care and love that it satisfies a hunger you didn't even know you had. I've been eating Armenian food across Los Angeles for over twenty years, including places considered among the best. I can honestly say I have not had better food -- or been shown greater kindness -- than at Shawarma House. Part of me wants everyone to know about this place, and part of me selfishly hopes it stays exactly as it is -- a small, special spot where you can still sit down and feel welcomed. Either way, it's a gift to the neighborhood.

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Irvin T.

I had been eating and ordering foods here at Shawarma House since they start their business here at Glassell Park. They have multiple choices of delicious, nutritious and scrumptious shawarmas. The aroma was mouthwatering before I even took a bite. I highly recommend this place because of friendly staff and clean ambiance.

Absolutely delicious. Like seriously, the best shawarma spot I've had. That beef lule kabob is NOT A JOKE. ITS SOOOOOO GOOD. I only write reviews when I really hate something or really love something and I reallllllly loved this. The texture of the beef is perfection, hummus is perfect, the pita is perfect, the price is fair. Everything's amazing. If they invested into the ambience of the restaurant it could be even more of a hit maybe with some moody lighting and handmade furniture. Regardless, great service and great food. Sorry I'd already torn into my food by the time I h the thought how I need to leave a review. 10/10 highly recommend.

Lamb chops

The restaurant is located in a quiet corner but the food is delicious! The lamb chops amazing and the services was good as the food. Stop by for lunch or dinner.

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Amazing family atmosphere! Great service and delicious food. Have tried several different proteins and all are top quality and flavor!

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the food is always amazing and consistent. The workers are also very nice and welcoming!

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4.4(1.2k reviews)
2.0 mi•Atwater Village
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Ordered the steak plate (around $26), which came with pita bread, rice, hummus, and etc. The…read moreservice size was impressive and flavors were delicious. I also enjoyed the variety on the plate, especially the pickled vegetables. Street parking is limited and seating is only outside. Definitely a solid spot to check out if you're in the area and you're craving Mediterranean food!

Made the drive from Studio City to Dune for Dine LA lunch. It was 98 degrees outside and although…read morethere was no traffic midday, parking in Atwater is always a challenge. I hunted a bit before tracking down a spot and paying the meter. I have not been to Dune before, but the value of the lunch special along with the promise of a fried chicken shawarma, coupled with unexpected free time, sounded like a promising moment to stop by. Walked up to the window and after no acknowledgement, I peaked inside the door and asked whether I place an order at the counter or wait to be seated. When I tell you the jarring elder Gen Z stare and incredibly unfriendly direction to sit on the bench and wait my turn (in the literal sense that I was told to sit on the bench and wait my turn. There was only a party of 2 seated at the bench and no line to speak of) made me regret coming out to eat entirely. I'm not lying when I say I thought about leaving immediately and driving home in my air conditioned car instead of sitting on a hot bench in nearly 100 degree weather with no acknowledgement of party size, no offer for a drink or water while I wait, and just existing in my bizarre humiliation ritual for having asked what the procedure is here for any kind of recognition of my interest in dining or simply existing. And yes, after sitting down I saw there is a small low contrast sign on a post stating to sit on the bench and wait, but it is positioned parallel to the counter window and only when turning away from the glass toward the seating area was it placed in a way that I would see it. Not very useful for someone who is walking up or down the sidewalk as it's not visible. I held my breath for about 10 minutes before being asked my party size (one) and seated at a shaded table. I regretted my choice to dine out the entire wait time for the table, while ordering and then being required to pay upfront before my meal was even presented to me, while seated awaiting my order, while my food (loaded fries, fried chicken shawarma, date shake and an added unsweetened iced green mint tea) was dumped at once on the table in front of me, while eating feeling humiliated for existing inside human skin, and again when having to walk to the window and ask for a to-go box. I felt like a massive inconvenience for the staff and fully regretted bothering them every step of the way for normal things like a Dine LA menu which was not initially offered, adding an iced tea to my order, existing in a metal folding chair and generally taking up space. I don't like being treated like a turd by people, and certainly don't want to be treated this way when I'm paying for a service. But after the initial flubbed interactions, demanding payment with tip upfront before receiving any kind of service was rendered, and then dumping my food at the table without ceremony, it's truly no wonder why the LA restaurant scene is dying. Between poorly trained staff, rising costs in rent and utilities, the outrageous cost of staffing and the fact that eating at a restaurant is completely unnecessary when cutting household expenses, restaurants are disappearing left and right. Some of the foods I still dream about are lost forever to closure after closure. Customers being treated like they're inconsequential isn't the only reason people like me usually choose to dine at home, and it's not the only reason restaurants are disappearing. But it's one of the only controllable elements in a world of runaway hospitality expenses. Customers deserve even a modicum of respect if restaurants are going to survive. $48 for the meal including tax and tip. More than enough food for lunch, I took home half. Loaded steak fries / wish they were served with a whipped feta or dipping sauce instead of ketchup but they're good. Generous portion of steak. 9/10 Fried chicken shawarma / fun idea, execution made it difficult to pick up to eat. Serving in a metal basket made it impossible to cut in half since there was not a solid surface to cut against. Flavor is yummy, wish those middle eastern flavors were more prominent in the batter but the chicken is extra crispy. Enjoyable. 8/10 Date shake / luxurious, creamy, flavorful. No notes. 10/10 Unsweetened green mint iced tea / overpriced, underdelivered. I'd skip it unless you're parched. 5/10 **written without the assistance of AI**

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4.0(449 reviews)
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Great food here. You've probably driven past and seen a modest line of people waiting. I wish I…read morecould say that the line moves quickly but it simply doesn't. Is it worth waiting in line for more than 15m? Absolutely not. But again, the food is great. Street parking though is always tricky depending on the time of your visit. Bacon Egg and Cheese - For a breakfast sandwich, it smacks. I wasn't so certain about the bread ratio but I was so wrong-- the roll is perfectly soft, and the egg, bacon, and cheese come together perfectly. No real notes here. Sausage Egg and Cheese - If you like sausage, get this one. But if you're undecided, just go with bacon. I'll get myself a blood orange donut every now and again. They're priced a little high but I would say that you certainly get what you pay for.

The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) famously has a few cheat meals a year where he eats crazy amounts of food…read moreoff his (or anyone's) diet. Bub and Grandma's is designed for a cheat day. It's gluten heaven. We got there early so we were limited to the breakfast morning (cold sandwiches available at 10 am and the rest at 11 am). We tried the biscuits and gravy, the toast and jam, bacon, sausage, crisp, and the cinnamon bun. Everything was heavy, decadent, and very good. The biscuit and gravy and the jam (which is made in house) were particular favorites. Definitely not an every week meal (or even a month), but great for a cheat.

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Bub and Grandma's - Toast, butter, jam

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I definitely ordered the wrong kind of sandwich. I got the Ira Glass which is basically a…read morevegetarian sandwich with piled on sprouts and cheddar cheese that over powers anything else included in the sandwich. The Ira Glass is dry and the amount of sprouts involved makes me think this is the closest to eating freshly cut lawnmower clippings. The avocado is extremely fibrous and not pleasant to chew into.

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Wax Paper - Eating area outside

Eating area outside

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