The best falafel ever! The Greek fries were so flavorful. It is definitely a repeat. The hummus was creamy and the salad was fresh

I was walking down the Ave looking for a quick and cheap lunch and decided to pop into Shawarma King, and I am so glad I did! I walked in and he took my order right away. Very very casual dining spot. The type of place you can pull up in sweatpants and no one would bat an eye. The food here is delicious, for my quick bite I went with the chicken shawarma sandwich, and it was chock full of protein, veggies, and amazing sauces. I really appreciate when they give you more meat in a sandwich like this, I like mine with a lot of meat and a little veg, and this was exactly that. The chicken was super tender and well seasoned. Will definitely be coming back here to try the kofta plates and Greek fries, they look so delish. read more

Shawarma King - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent food and the service was amazing. Would definitely come back again. We have the Shawarma and gyros. The hummus was probably one of the best that we've had in a long time. Don't forget the baklava! read more

I went here to get some takeout to take advantage of the buy one get one free UberEats deal, though I am writing this review based on the original price. I got the lamb gyro sandwich and beef gyro sandwich. Food came out relatively fast for pickup, about 5 minutes, which is nice if you are on a time crunch. The gyro sandwiches were good with decent amount of meat and vegetables. The pita bread was fairly thick and can support the ingredients, and they wrap the sandwich nicely. For what they charge, it can be a bit pricey since the sandwich is fairly small (I'd assume the shawarma sandwich for 50 cents more is much larger and more substantial based on pictures). One did not fill me up, but two did, but that would be a $25-30+ meal and for a fast casual, I'd be better off going to a more formal place. But if you're on a time crunch, and/or want some late night, this is a good place to go. read more

Shawarma King - Beef and lamb gyro sandwich - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and great prices. This is definitely a gem in Seattle! We were one of the first guests of the lunch rush and the chef gave us a falafel ball to sample. It was crisp, juicy and so flavorful. This was true of everything we ordered as well! Cannot wait to come back, 10/10 would recommend :) read more

Shawarma King - Beef Gyro Sandwich, Greek Fries, Dolma - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Picked up food from here on a Saturday evening. I ordered the chicken shawarma salad. The meat was so dry, and there wasn't much sauce to help it out! I also got an order of fries that didn't taste very fresh. They reminded me of frozen fries you heat up in the oven. The desserts are so good though. I'd give both desserts 5 stars on their own. But wouldn't return just for that. read more

Got a lamb shawarma sandwich to go. It's a skinny but long sandwich wrap. Lamb was a little tough and dry. Sandwich was ok to eat despite the dryness because it came with a lot of sauce inside. Not very flavorful or filling honestly. The establishment was very clean though and service was fine. Cost: $10.99 read more

Shawarma King - Lamb Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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100/100 great food at a place where hospitality is there peak! Habini for life I love these guys, come here and not only eat good food but make friends for life! read more

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Gyro: 3/5, the meat tasted a bit dry and nothing too special about it. Wrap was coming apart and many burnt parts. Fries: 3/5, the toppings and sauce on top were great but the fries itself were very bland and tasted like they were frozen and heated up. read more

Shawarma King - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the best gyros I've had in a while. And open late! Kebab plates were also enjoyable. Friendly staff.

I usually disregard the bad reviews if most of the others are good and that came back to haunt me. The restaurant itself is meh. You can sit inside and the kitchen is open so you can see what's going on. I ordered a shawarma chicken salad and my friend got a plate. The salad was a good size and the dressing was really good but the chicken was so dry and didn't have much flavor. My friend said his food was ok but he didn't eat the hummus. I tried it and it tasted like nothing. There was absolutely no flavor. The portion sizes were large but that doesn't help the fact that the food needs work. read more

Shawarma King - Shawarma chicken salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were looking for something quick for dinner and this was right along the walk to our hotel. A little "hole in the wall" type place. The food was fresh, and excellent! Very tasty, everything was seasoned really well. The guy who waited on us seemed like the owner and was super friendly and appreciative of our business. He made us feel like we should come back again before we left town and we just might! We got our order packed to go and it was packed well with utensils and all. Even for takeout the presentation was great! Sprinkled with garnishes and all. Didn't get a pic before we ate because we were so hungry! Try the lamb or gyro plate - a little more food than just the sandwich and served with pita, a salad and big scoop of hummus. read more

The customer service at this location is outstanding. Mohammed, the manager is very friendly and the staff work hard to provide a wonderful dining experience. I love seeing families come and eat and sometimes I see 6 tops or more. In a city where sometimes eating can be very individualistic, I am happy to see aspects of what I may see in Renton or Southcenter in the U District. If you're on the north side of the Ave please support Shawarma King. read more

I really hate I have to leave this review. I love coming here for their shawarma sandwiches and Greek fries. Unfortunately I found 1 inch black hair in my fries I got yesterday. Food is awesome but that doesn't matter when you lose your whole appetite... :( read more

This restaurant is the most authentic Middle Eastern restaurant. The food is delicious and the portions are very generous. Also, their customer service is very excellent! read more

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Service was amazing! Super helpful and kind! The fact that they actually have Knafah was the cherry on top. read more

Shawarma King - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food, and service is great! I always make a trip into this place anytime I am in Seattle. read more

Shawarma King - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love shawarma and looking that Seattle has so much Middle Eastern food I wanted to savor a sample. I ordered via door dash. My food came quick and delivered at the concierge of my hotel lobby. I noticed the substantial size of the pita and falafel. Though it was packed, my biggest issue why its not 5 stars is the sauce. Having tried Shawarma in asia, middle east and here my expectations where high. Unfortunately it was under seasoned and lacked that tahini yogurt sauce. read more

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We were on our way to the airport and we came across Shawerma King. Absolutely great food and presentation. We especially enjoyed the shawarma wraps, salad and falafel. The Turkish coffee and baklava is a plus!! Everyone is super friendly especially the owner. Will definitely come again! read more

Shawarma King - Sherman lamb and chicken Greek salad, fries, falafel and hummus. - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was running late for a meeting and realized I hadn't eaten lunch, so I came here for a quick takeout meal. Needless to say, I will be coming back! I got the chicken shawarma sandwich and it was very well made! The bread is the thinner kind which means you can focus on the meat and vegetables! The seasoning was interesting, it kind of tasted like pesto and all the herbs used seemed to be very flavorful! The food came pretty quickly, and the guy taking my order was very friendly and nice. It's also a good place to sit for small groups if you have the time and would like to order a nice plate of food! read more

Shawarma King - Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not bad for fast food schwarma in a college neighborhood! The staff is always friendly, the lines are never long and the food is good! Not much to speak of in terms of ambiance - it is what it is - I'm not turning it down. read more

Food was delicious and the service was even better. Great guys. Loved the food. Large portions.

Sad to rate this as a 1/5 ): I got a chicken shawarma right now with high expectations. The shawarma is a decent size, it's narrow but long like the size of my forearm. The sad part is that the chicken had no taste whatsoever. I was really sad because it only tasted like the pita bread plus some lettuce. The chicken is just very bland. Maybe i have to come back and try a different meat. Total was $12.66 Service took like 15-20 mins with no wait. read more

Shawarma King - Chicken Shwarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I popped into Shawarma King for dinner time takeout and settled on a chicken kabab plate. I was quoted 20-25 minutes for it to be cooked to order and ready so I grabbed a few things at Target a block away in the meantime. When I came back there was a little miscommunication about my order but other than that smooth sailing. I really enjoyed the meal, at a reasonable price too. Nicely seasoned chunks of chicken, rice, fresh salad, soft pita, and creamy hummus for dipping. These guys really seem to know what they're doing and served up quality food. No problem waiting 20+ minutes for a satisfying plate. You could probably stretch it into two meals and eat some leftovers for lunch, but if you're really hungry it's likely going down in one sitting. Being on University Ave, there's not really any parking around, so you're best off walking in on foot, or asking a delivery service to handle the hassle for you. Nice pair of guys behind the counter, would certainly order again. read more

Shawarma King - Chicken kabab platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wish I read the reviews more thoroughly before stopping by. The staff was kind and place was clean, and I waited less than 10 mins for food. I ordered the lamb and beef shawarma plate - unfortunately I thought the meat was overcooked / dry but the tzatziki sauce helped. I haven't seen meat cut in tiny bits like this before for Mediterranean food so that might've caused it to be overcooked. The late was $16.99 which was a little surprising because the price for this wasn't on the menu. I probably would not give this place another chance, and go to Al Bacha instead. read more

Shawarma King - Lamb beef shawarma plate combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband likes this place a lot and I finally made it here for dinner. They are open late which makes it a great option for us when we are looking for dinner after most places close. We got a Kofta Kabab plate, Chicken Shawarma plate, and Eggplant dip. We loved both the Kofta Kabab plate and Chicken Shawarma plate. The Eggplant dip was good, my husband loved it. read more

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- went late on a tuesday night and it was empty - service was fast - lamb shawarma sandwich (3/5): the wrap was cold and kind of dry and thin. the filling itself was pretty good and flavorful, although i wished there was more as it was kind of small. meat was a little dry, but the sauce helped with that. - overall ok, but probably wouldn't come back. id much rather go to shawarma time a few blocks away read more

Shawarma King - a hand holding a sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Its been 10 yrs since i was a starving college student getting drunchy shwarma at Shwarma king. 10 years later i STILL consume this by doordashing my chicken shwarma at 1am for the taste and vibes. In the world where nothing but change is constant, Shwarma King has remained consistent in my life. Chicken Shwarma forever my adult money goes into paying 2x for this good stuff. Oh how times have changed. Unfortunately i do not know the ambiance of this place anymore but service via doordash and flavor are on spot. read more

Late flight in and in need of food late. Hotel guy recommended Shawarma King. One of few places open around midnight within walking distance of the hotel. Tip #1 don't go walking in this neighborhood at midnight. Tip #2: this isn't the place ti eat unless you're starving. Had a Shwarma plate. Lamb was ground lamb, hummas was bland, pita was old and hard. Won't be back. read more

My friend and I arrived here at 11:15 am on a Tuesday morning to grab some quick food for a picnic at Washington Park Arboretum. Nice homey interior good for solo, group, or families to dine on on authentic Egyptian and Greek food. They serve shawarmas and gyros too! Our order took about 10 minute to finish and we set off. Super excited trying my first shawarma and it beat my expectations in being thick with chicken and veggies. Delicious seasoning on the chicken and refreshing medley of veggies. All I wished was more sauce in the shawarma since it did get dry at one point. Quick to go spot with quality food! read more

I got the Greek Fries and they as good as they can be! Perfect amount of sauce, perfect ratio of meat to fries and everything in between. They service was super good they were nice and it was was quick, the location of the place is super good very walking and the inside was nice and clean. Will definitely be returning. read more

Shawarma King - Greek fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

the food was amazing and the employe was super nice and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back soon!

Door-dashed a lamb shawarma plate ($17.99 door dash price) and chicken gyro plate ($17.49 door dash price). Simple and good! Loved the hummus, rice, warm pita bread and all the components. read more

Shawarma King - Lamb & Chicken Shawarma Plates ($17-18 ish from Doordash) - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sure they're open late and it's food, but this sure isn't quality shawarma. It's like an overcooked cheeseburger in a wrap. Legitimately not worth the time or $$. Would have ordered from Aladdin's instead if they had been open. read more

Quick stop in town for business. Traveling from the east coast to Seattle. When checking into my hotel , I inquired about surrounding restaurants. A guest over heard my question and suggested Shawarma King due to it being in walking distance from hotel and the late hours for service. It was my first time trying shawarma in general. I chose beef versus chicken or lamb (next visit). The gentleman behind counter was patient, friendly, and helpful as I asked multiple questions about sauces and such. I would absolutely go again. The reason for 4 stars : the inside of establishment could use some TLC (paint, updated furniture, etc). Also the music was very load. The service & food was 5 star. Good size portion, crispy fries. read more

Shawarma King - Combo - fries and a can of soda - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Order through Uber Eats - potion size was a joke. Barely any chicken in the chicken sandwich, it's insane to charge $13 for something with barely any chicken at all. read more

Note that this Shawarma King location IS OPEN during COVID for TAKEOUT and DELIVERY ONLY as of 3/4/21 (not sure if they have opened up their dine-in services yet since entering Phase 3). My boyfriend and I came here for dinner for a change, since we were getting tired of our usual Thai food takeout. I used to go to Shawarma King frequently during my first couple years of undergrad for their garlicky homemade hummus and pita. This was my first time back in about three years and my first time getting takeout from here during the pandemic. I was in a veggie mood and so I ordered a chicken gyro salad and my boyfriend ordered a chicken shawarma to go. Our total came out to a little over $20. I pre-ordered online and it took about 30-35 minutes for my order to be ready; service wasn't super fast but it was acceptable. My chicken gyro salad was very generous and came with plenty of cucumbers, lettuce, and chicken pieces. The lettuce and tomatoes were fresh and not soggy. The chicken was also tender and not overly dry. I probably should've asked for the Greek sauce on the side, but I just moved it off to the side so that my salad wasn't completely drenched in it. My only real complaint was that the chicken was lukewarm, but styrofoam to-go containers never retain the heat. My boyfriend liked his chicken shawarma but for $8 - $9, the quantity wasn't really there and I could tell he was still hungry after. The food was passable, but I'd probably stick with my usual hummus and pita in the future. Overall: 3.5/5 for food, 3.5/5 for service read more

Shawarma King - Gyro salad (chicken) - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The OG shawarma place. Great service . Fairly priced food . Can never go wrong with a spicy chicken shawarma sandwich and a vimto drink. Lots of seating available but parking is sometimes hard to find read more

Stopped in shortly before 11 pm on a Friday after a show at the Neptune theater, the man at the counter that helped me was very polite and friendly, and service was quick. Ordered two lamb shawarmas, fries, rice, baba ghanoush, and baklava and it was all delicious! Took about 15 minutes to prepare and was still hot and fresh after the 25 min ride back to our place. Also thought it was nice to see, during our wait...I stepped out for a smoke and a friendly guy staying outside asked for a couple cigarettes and we had a quick chat...on my way to pick up my food I saw the man that assisted me at the counter offering him a meal that he happily accepted, which was nice to see on a cold night. Friendly people, warm environment, clean bathrooms and good food! read more

This was best Gyro sandwich I've had in Seattle. Both visits. My regular lunch stop every time I come the The Ave now.