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    Shawarma on the Run

    4.7 (124 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SHAWARMA ON THE RUN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Shawarma Plate
    Meghan B.

    First a major shout out to all the Yelpers who left reviews because you all were the reason I chose this place. After seeing so many good reviews I had to order. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma plate and it was so delicious!!! The chicken was moist, the hummus had a great flavor (and I don't usually eat hummus but I tore it up), the salad was fresh and the rice was well seasoned and cooked just right. I am so glad that I found this restaurant and can't wait to eat here again!

    Gyro Platter

    Stopped in while running errands and decided to get some Mediterranean food. Checked the reviews on yelp and decided hey why not. They did not disappoint! Everything was very flavorful and delicious. I didn't care for the excessive amount of red onions, but those were easily tossed aside. The hummus was the grand prize winner on the plate. (Only because the gyro was a bit overdone). The hummus was so creamy and smooth. Flavor was delicious! Pita bread was great. Even the salad was tasty! I'd definitely come again.

    Chicken Shawarma Platter
    Paul C.

    Mom and I picked up shawarma because we were "on the run" cleaning up from the mess left by hurricane Ida. Mom ordered the Chicken Shawarma Platter and I ordered the Gyro Platter. We were very impressed with both entrees. First, the platter is a ton of food: two pitas, hummus, side salad, rice, taziki or tahini sauce, and the protein. All this for $14.99! I thought the quality of the food was outstanding. The salad with vinaigrette dressing was a fresh blend of bright green lettuce and bold red tomatoes. The humus was smooth and creamy. It was topped with olive oil and a black kalamata olive. The meat is served with a generous scoop of yellow rice. The rice was seasoned and cooked just right. The gyro meat had fantastic flavor. The stack of thinly sliced gyro was topped with cooked red onions that complemented the delicious meat. For the record, gyro meat is a ground combination of lamb (sheep) and beef. The meat is mixed with Mediterranean seasoning and spices. Somehow the meat sticks together like a finely ground meatloaf. It is then roasted on a vertical skewer that rotates in front of the cooking element. The meat is then sliced off the skewer like a solid piece of meat. Mom's Chicken Shawarma Platter was also impressive. Some of the chicken had a lovely char to it. She did report that the chicken was a "little dry" and said she would order the gyro next time.

    Chicken and Steak Shawarma bowl!
    Tanesha Y.

    soooooo good and flavorful! It's enough to feed 2 people! They definitely need to come to BR with this place!

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    Tamra S.

    Awesome place...Fantastic food large portions...very authentic...Well themed decor and music. The staff was friendly and fast...definitely recommend

    Gyro plate
    Lorena C.

    Shawarma on the Run is a nice family business. Honestly, I tried them bc I was craving meat lol. Nice perk but unnecessary bc of the reasonable prices, but they have a GetUpside coupon. Since Shwarma on the Run was literally what I had time for --it's in my area for errands--I decided to check them out. Our favorite ice cream spot is in the same lot, so easy peasy lemon squeezer. The service was professional, efficient and kind. Restaurant is very clean. The gyro plate was delicious and comes with homemade hummus, rice, pickles just everything yummy. My not five stars is only bc the lemon mint didn't taste like fresh lemon the way my time in Cairo got me spoiled and accustomed to. But no worries, I will definitely go back. And like most family businesses, they appreciate and adjust for kind words and consistent customers. Check them out.

    Gyro Wrap Entree
    Razaa A.

    So happy this spot opened in Kenner. It's great to have another 100% halal option in town! I started going here after some friends told me about their location on the Westbank. I always had great experiences there, and I'm glad to see that translated well for their second location. There's quite a bit of tables, and the interior design of the restaurant is great. As for things I would recommend, I highly recommend the Philly cheese steak in either a wrap or sandwich. I would go with a wrap if you want less messy and less bread as it's in a tortilla. I would recommend the sandwich if you want more of the traditional philly cheese steak experience. The other item I would highly recommend is the gyro wrap, it tastes phenomenal and the gyro has a lot of flavor. As for appetizer, the falafel are made fresh and are delicious! The hummus is also fresh and a great item to start with. The Lebanese tea is worth trying as well. The fries are decent and are included if you get a meal. Overall, I've been here twice and have had an amazing experience both times. The gyro wrap and the Philly cheese steak wrap will be my go to items along with the falafel. Give this place a try, the owners are very nice people and you can tell they care a lot about the quality of the food they offer.

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    Food was very tasty! I loved it. Service was quick. But I do think it was a tad bit expensive...

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    The atmosphere is always nice and clean. The staff is always courteous. The food is amazing.

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    Food we ordered was not what was listed. No hummus. Awful food. Looks about as appetizing as it tastes.

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    Generous hosts. We have become regulars if we are headed to NOLA. The hummus is super creamy. The crowd is traditional.

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    We are out-of-towners with dogs. Yelp marked this business as dog allowed. They placed us at the…read moreporch's table. It's all went well. Foods are delish and the owner was attentive and checking on us periodically. He welcomed us and our paws kids with a big smile!! Totally recommend when you are so full of NOLA cuisines and want to break out of the local palate.

    Stopped in for lunch around 1:30 the day after Christmas. Hate that this is where we part ways…read more.. Decent amount of business happening inside. Order taken quickly at the counter: gyro wrap w/side of yellow rice, an order of Dolmas (8) and a soda. With tax & tip $34.88. Sat at a booth type table for comfort, only to discover we had to tip toe around the messy floor and I kicked away a ball of something rather than squish it. Husband said wrap was tasty but didn't remember they use a wrap instead of a pita for the gyro sandwich. (I had the gyro on our last visit.) Rice was good. My dolmas, however, were gross. I don't dip them in tzatziki, I typically like the taste. However, today the rice inside them was very, very gooey, as if they sat over the holiday. I ate 2.5 and threw the rest out. Someone came out to ask how things were but apparently didn't notice they were standing on rice. I didn't say anything about the dolmas, because by this time they were in the trash. Took home the remaining portion of the gyro, rice & tzatziki. Asked for a to go box, then asked again for lids for the sauce. Both times I interrupted someone playing on their phone, and the rest of the staff was hanging out talking behind the counter. Really wished they had taken the time to check the dining area.

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