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Shawarmageddon

3.9 (451 reviews)
ModerateMiddle Eastern

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"Awful Falafel" special wrap
Kimberly N.

My husband and I went on a bike ride today and decided to stop by here for take-out lunch. This truly is a "hidden gem" -- if you didn't know where to look, you would miss it because it is located off of a parking lot underneath an apartment building. When you walk in, you are greeted with loud music to go along with their goth/metal motif. As soon as you reach the order window, they turn down the music so you can be heard. I was originally going to go with a Shawarma Wrap but then noticed a sign describing the current special, the "Awful Falafel." After being assured by the person taking my order that the special was even better than their regular falafel wraps because it included french fries and a peach habanero sauce, I was sold. After a bit of a wait, I was called to the window where the employee that took my order apologized for taking so long. He said they had to make the wrap over and he gave me a Mexican Coke on the house to thank me for the inconvenience! I was impressed by this gesture, especially since I have been to many places where the staff doesn't seem to care if the customers are inconvenienced for whatever reason. When the order was ready and knowing my husband and I were splitting our order, they kindly cut the wrap in two and advised to keep it in the paper because it could be messy to eat. Not only was it fresh and delicious, it was more than enough for the both of us. We enjoyed our meal nearby on a bench facing the beautiful Truckee River. Between the thoughtful service and tasty food, we will definitely be back!

Joyce W.

What a dark-gothic looking Shawarma micro take-out place w/some inside and outside seating. You get what you pay for. Stuffed shawarma w/cabbage and clover leafs? Lamb were chunked pieces. Things were heavy on the garlic spectrum so make sure everyone takes a bite in your group. Wish they labeled the type of shawarmas to-go as Mr. Bland found my ultra spicy sauce one and didn't recover after that one bite.

Shawarmageddon entrance and adjacent architectural features
Pterodactyl B.

It's St. Patrick's day so I went directly to Shawarmageddon. I was lucky enough to get the lamb and just let the lady at the register put whatever she recommended on there. Savory and a bit spicy with intense garlic-essence. Green herbaceous sauce was fresher than an Irish spring. Tipped them 25% and got a bottle of h2o. Lots of construction and demolition in the area as I went down the street to hub coffee patio. not sure how long the interesting buildings in the area will remain standing. Highly recommend Shawarmageddon for any time of the year. It's not just for St Paddy's day!

Appropriate beer selection. Death wish pale ale!
Vince E.

Yes, yes, yes! Whole in the wall AF, but isn't that where all great places start? This particular hole in the wall is bathed in Slayer black decor sprinkled w various death metal accoutrements. Even some appropriate beer choices to vibe with the ambiance. If youre lucky enough, you will be treated to some fierce metal band tracks emitting from the kitchen while pondering menu items. Only a few seats, so most patrons seem to grab and go. Lamb and Falafel shawarma wraps are solid. Dont miss the donuts (Liqaimat?). A very deliciously unique floral flavored syrup make them a hit in my book. Will be back for more.

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Lai Z.

I ordered shawarma wrap-lamb and had the lady help me with the sauce. I didn't want it too spicy but just a kick and it was delivered well. It was good! I will try chicken next time. :) It's located under the apartments on the other side adjacent to the Truckee River near the sign Ralston. We entered the apartment and the lady inside helped us locate it. It wasn't very far from where we parked. :)

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April V.

Shawarmageddon, I'm glad to see you again, my old friend. Let's see, where do I begin? This has been my 3rd or so visit since my last review, and I am so glad to see how things have changed and improved. Oh and the addition of fries, oh how I love those fries. Today, shawarmageddon made my husband's shawarma dreams come true when they were able to make him a wrap with fries in place of the protein. They can even add fries to the inside of your regular wrap. The wraps have changed a bit, as has the menu since the good ol days, but we're in covid time now, we can adapt to new recipes AND we should, because the new sauces are good! My favorite is still the falafel, you'll find the wrap does not contain pea shoots anymore, but the veggies are super crisp and fresh, the pickled veggies are super good and the combination of sauces always complete the wrap in a perfect way. I love the hummus and the toum sauce, I swear the amount of garlic in that sauce helps keep me safe from vampires. The fries, they are so good! The toum mayo on the fries is even better. My husband and I share an order and its perfect. Also, the guy who helped us today, 10/6/20 was so helpful, he's the reason for the 5th star. Best conversation we've had with an employee in a long time. Good job shawarmageddon. I heart you.

Nikki C.

We were in the area so decided to try out Shawarmageddon. It's a small hole in the wall place, can be easily missed if not looking. We were really hungry and everything sounded good so we ended up ordering 2 shawarma wraps (chicken and lamb), fries, spicy chick peas, falafel, and luquaimat. We were really surprised to find out how big the shawarma wraps are! We weren't expecting it to that big. They were pretty good. Alittle too spicy for me but it was still good. Everything was tasty. The luquaimat comes with a orange honey sauce which is really good. We even dipped our fries in it. Gave that salty/sweet taste. The four stars is because they only do to-go so when we got home, we noticed they didn't give us the falafel and we live too far to head back just for that

Kayt K.

We will be trying it again, when we swung by for take out they were out of bread so our only option was bowls. Bowls being protein and veggie based. I really feel like I needed some carbs in my main course. But we will go back and try a wrap. The guy who took our order was awesome through the whole process. We were hot and I just tried to order quickly not realizing that there were decisions that went into the bowls like sauce and such. He explained each of the sauces and really kind of held our hands. Thank you! My sons each got a chicken bowl, the serving sides were very generous and they put the sauce on the side so they could control the taste to their liking. I ordered a lamb bowl for myself , with the sauce on it. This is where I went wrong. The sauce was a lot and I feel over powered the lamb. But this is something that could be fixed. We also picked up a couple of fries to share, THEY WERE DONE PERFECTLY! Crispy and delicious. They survived our drive home (about 7 minutes) and were so crunchy. Like I would go back for the fries alone. Well fries and tomb sauce!

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Lindsay H.

This place is totally hidden under an apartment building near the Riverwalk in Downtown Reno. But WOW, what a gem!! I heard of Shawarmageddon through social media and had been dying to try them. Their menu is pretty simple, you choose a protein, sauce & seasoning then choose a wrap or bowl. I had the Falafel Bowl & my husband had a Lamb Gyro Wrap. We were both VERY pleased with the flavors & portion sizes. Everything was very fresh & vibrant. My only complaint was that it was really expensive. For the Falafel Bowl, Lamb Wrap, coke & water our total was $32 I love supporting local business and I believe in high quality products, I was just slightly taken aback by the cost for lunch. The employees were very friendly & helpful and gave good recommendations, so that was nice.

Doughnuts with cardamom dipping sauce, so so good!
Leah M.

It's been hard finding easy to go options during COVID that don't require grub hub or something similar, but shawarmageddon made it easy. I called and made an order, and it was ready to pick up in 15 mins! They were really patient with all my questions, and I appreciate the way they packed things to go. It makes me feel more comfortable when restaurants go the extra distance and take precautions. We got one lamb and one chicken warp with the red and yogurt sauces, SO FLAVORFUL! We also got a side of fries and donuts. I can never resister their fresh donuts - if you haven't tried them they are worth it!

No hummus! Lamb tasted old and dry. horrible.

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9 years ago

Burnt meat -- it is like eating straight propane. Really bad for your health. They should clean the grill. So disappointed. Beware.

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8 years ago

Best vibes, best lamp, best shwarama, and best food. My favourite place to eat in town.

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This place is truly a hidden gem, and you won't want to miss it. Everything I have tried has been delicious!

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Wow! my wife and I split the chicken shawarma and a side of tabbouleh. Fantastic food. Friendly staff and quick. Would definitely go back.

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Food was great! Location, ehh maybe not soo much. It is super small and pretty hard to find.

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It was okayish. It's a very small place in the corner and hard to find. But good thing is that they are open until 2

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Really good! And fairly reasonable. Great people working here. Love the chick peas! Family loved it!

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9 years ago

I highly recommend this place for a real demonic food coma. Falafel wrap, worth every bite! Huzzzzah!

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Unbelievably good. I was so impressed with the taste of the wrap and the service was quick!

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Does this place serve halal food?

Yes! Both the lamb and chicken are certified halal. Thanks for reaching out.

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