Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! For as long as I can remember, my dad's been on the hunt for a place that can make chicken shawarma that tastes like what he remembers from living in Saudi Arabia. And Shawarmaji has been just that. Everything is so perfect and so flavorful. The portions are great (wraps are huge and a mini can easily fulfill me). The chicken shawarma fries are to die for. Food never takes too long no matter how busy it is. Decor is great to peruse at while waiting for the food and there is ample seating to enjoy your food once you get it. Parking can be tough, especially on the weekends, but there are surrounding streets where you can snag a spot for free (as long as you're willing to look). Been here a couple times now and each time is so good. Shawarmaji, you have my heart (and by that, I mean my stomach)! read more

Shawarmaji - chicken shawarma fries & lamb/beef wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I ordered online from here through a third party delivery app and everything was packed perfectly. I chose the Arbi chicken 12 inch wrap with extra meat that came with pickles on the side, extra toum and tahini salad. I should have gone with the fries on the side but maybe next time. I requested the wrap to be cut in half but my request wasn't honored and it was sliced into pieces. The filling was falling off on every bite which is why I requested the wrap to be cut in half. The chicken was scanty tbh. Not a lot of chicken even after paying for extra meat but the wrap was delicious. The pickles were my most favorite accompaniment with the wrap. The toum was garlicky and delicious! The tahini salad is cucumbers and tomatoes chopped up and mixed with tahini. I wish I had ordered a different side. I also ordered 6 falafels and they were delicious! I would love to try their shawarma wrap next time. The food delivery costed a lot throught the third party delivery app which as a note to self, I'll drive there myself to pick up the order or dine in next time. Delicious wrap! read more

Shawarmaji - Tahini salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We gotta be honest here.. Visited Santa Clara from out of town and decided to try this place. Service: 2/5 - zero eye contact/smile/hello.. or do you have any questions about the menu. Nothing. Very short and uninterested. Ambiance: 2/5 - feels like a grocery store.. it's also not well lit.. Food: 3/5 - let's start with the fact that I didn't get my entire order. Well I didn't get the side that came with my order. So the chicken shawarma Arabic style wrap. Well.. chicken flavor wasn't too bad to be fair, but the pickles seemed old, and the wrap in general looked a bit sad and lacked some more flavors. Lastly, I think this place is about 20% over priced. Let's put it this way, if you are hungry, it will do the trick.. it's not the worst, but definitely far from the best. read more

Food is freaking bomb here. I ordered fries, a chicken wrap, and a lemon mint drink. The fries were made to order so they were extra hot and crispy. The wrap was amazing. Dripping with their house sauce and big chunks of chicken with crispy pickles. The lemon mint was strong and refreshing. Perfect for a hot summer day. Will definitely be back to try the other menu options! read more

Shawarmaji - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Entertainingly large shawarma wraps with delish sauces -- the chipotle toum is my favorite!! I got a salad with chicken and pita crisps and it was a good cava stopgap. The portions are generous, with fresh ingredients and crispy pita chips being the perfect toppings to the salad. The shop itself is decently sized with room for groups of up to about 6! The service is super friendly and quick. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They also sell their sauces by the jar as well as a few other pieces of merchandise. Next time I will absolutely try a shawarma wrap! read more

Shawarmaji - house salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Little spot off the main road, casual dining and a couple tables and chairs outside. Water station and laminated menus available, along with help yourself cooler of different types of drinks I hadn't seen before- which is fun. Sauces were very tasty, a white mild sauce and a chipotle sauce accompanied my rolled chicken:) read more

Shawarmaji - seasoned fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Easily my favorite shawarma spot in the area. This is just the mini version of the chicken wrap and it was enough to fill me up for lunch. If you do stop by for lunch, I recommend arriving with some times to spare as this place can get quite busy. That said, there's always seating and I recommend eating your food while it's still fresh. The thing about shawarmaji is that it's simple but everything is perfect. The chicken is tender, well-seasoned, and generously portioned in all of their items. Their pickles are homemade, have a little variety, and a satisfying amount of crunch. Their toum and chili sauce are also made in-house and are the perfect complement to their food. I always ask for extra. Their chicken shawarma fries are excellent as well. Same toppings as the wrap, but you swap out the flat bread for a generous portion of crispy, almost battered, fries. They're also available as a stand alone side and are worth getting, but the toppings really take it to the next level. read more

Shawarmaji - Mini chicken shawarma wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We found this place while searching for best shawarma in the Bay Area. It was a nice sit down place, with plenty of tables. You order at the counter and your name is called when food is ready. We order chicken shawarma wrap and the sauces on the side. First few bites in to the sandwich it was really good, but then I felt the chicken was not fully done and felt weird. I had a bad aftertaste after having the sandwich. I will try it one more time before I decide for this one to be a keeper or not! read more

Shawarmaji - chicken wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Horrible if I'm gonna be quite honest with you , the price and value of the food doesn't justify the platters / wraps due to lack of quality and love imbued into the dishes . Sadly looks a lot better than it tastes . Falafels and tahini were the only saving grace in my opinion , chicken was overtly dry and under seasoned. The wraps had little to no filling , and the French fries were extremely limp and cold upon arrival. This was a place I spent 85 plus dollars on and the amount of food was a pity, in addition to this location not being easy to park and get food from this was a pure waste of time and I've gone to places where wraps aren't the specialty and they don't show off in your face about their food and those places are 100x better, I'm not a harsh dude but this place won't be receiving my business again . If they are the shawarma experts than I can take you to the moon because this wasn't it and quite frankly I hope they can actually Serve quality going forward. It was quite embarrassing to eat this and have no pride for the cuisine being of Jordanian / Arab descent myself , if you want something close to Americanized / middle eastern / Jordanian cuisine that tastes better,I'd recommend the dish dash restaurant chain instead or my own cooking / Arab families house for a more authentic experience. And from the words of my mother her self who is full blooded Jordanian ,"they don't deserve such a beautiful business name , they've disgraced it and aren't worthy of it" shawarmaji means master / expert @ shawarma making ,and sorry ; but what once might have been the standard is now a thing of the past and in a state of current delusion to keep pushing forward . An up to date reflection of what is really going on is genuinely needed.This will be my last impression and I no longer look eager to eating at this establishment ever again. Btw they forgot my side salad (tabouleh ) another cherry on top if you will . read more

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OOF, SO GOOD - Shoutout to the gal at my optometry place with all that great food recs - I normally don't get loaded fries or fries in general. TBH was reminded of my partner - got the Chicken Shawarama Fries. I asked the counter staff if they recommended the chicken or beef, they said chicken. Obviously everyone has a different palatte. Got that along with the spiced hibiscus and the iced jordanian street coffee; drinks were good. The fries were amazing - the toum on this is *chef's kiss. I got a full size as I opted this for an entree but honestly should of gotten the mini as I don't eat that many fries.. The gal at my optometry reccomended this place for those who like shawarmas. read more

Went with the lamb/beef wrap, beef shawarma fries, and three Freez Mix carbonated beverages. The lamb/beef wrap was disappointing since the protein itself was dry. The beef on the shawarma fries was also dry, but I enjoyed the fries themselves, which were nicely cooked with a good texture. The pomegranate, lychee and apple and grape drinks were okay and tasted like standard fruit sodas. Customer service was good, place was clean, and there is street parking available along with designated parking stalls close by. read more

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I visited Shawarmaji yesterday and it was SO good. I ordered the full-size chicken shawarma wrap and the chicken shawarma fries. First off, the full-size wrap is huge, definitely enough to fill you up, and it tasted amazing. The chicken was super juicy and packed with flavor. I loved the garlic sauce and pickles inside the wrap, and I even got extra garlic sauce on the side because it was that good. The chicken shawarma fries were also delicious. They load them up with a generous amount of chicken, pickles, and garlic sauce layered over the fries, so every bite has tons of flavor. This is definitely one of my favorite spots for chicken shawarma now. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing atmosphere with good decorate. Tasty shawarma! The meat was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and excellent service. One of the best shawarmas I've had. Highly recommend! read more

Shawarmaji - Bar area - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I came back again late on a Thursday night. I ordered mostly the same stuff, but this time I actually got the side of pickles and two desserts. I was able to see the interior this and it's a pretty cozy place to grab a bite. There were a decent amount of people eating there. The pickles were REALLY good. Nice strong vinegar taste and super crunchy. They really elevated the wraps in my opinion. I liked that there was a nice variety and I think I'd come back just for these lol. When I picked up the food, I decided to buy both of the desserts. The rice pudding is on the drier side, which is different to me, but I still really enjoyed it. It's also not overly street, has a light floral taste, and paired nicely with the pistachios. The layali ammani was okay to me, but I think it's because it had a strong flavor I was not used to. The texture was nice and I liked the pistachio toppings, but it almost had an alcohol like taste at the end. Overall, I really like this place and I'm glad I came back! read more

Shawarmaji - layali amman and toum side - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Food is great and clean, they serve halal meat if that's what your looking for and for us regular meat lovers, we can also enjoy their food just fine. Service is a service counter type, they are helpful in anyway you need and can, quick and fast food deliverance after order. The ambience, clean and uncluttered counters are easy seatable and good furniture. read more

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They have two different locations including one in Oakland. This one has parking right outside and it can get busy during peak hours. My favorite are the shawarma fries here that's loaded with beef and lamb protein, the garlic sauce is also what I dream about everyday. Food is fresh and delish, you can taste the quality. Service is also amazing they do a great job of taking care of the customer. I really enjoyed my experience here. read more

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Genuinely disappointed with myself for not having tried Shawarmaji sooner. The chicken wrap is just perfection. I almost got the mini but I'm so glad I treated myself to the regular size. The staff is friendly right when you walk in and they recommended the chicken. No notes at all. The chicken is cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and juicy. I love the structure of the wrap, crisp outside + it being thin and long makes it easy to eat and ensures you get all the flavors and textures in each bite. Slightly sweet, savory, and spicy. The garlic and chipotle toum sauces are just *chefs kiss*.. literally had a Ratatouille moment like that scene when Remy had the berry and cheese combo. I'm still thinking about the sauces and just thinking about the next time I'll get to come back here !! Excellent food and great value. Parking can be tricky with the lot but we didn't have any trouble finding street parking. A beautiful gem of a restaurant in Santa Clara. read more

Shawarmaji - chicken wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Small place with maybe 10 tables in total. Great spot to grab lunch in at noon. Shawarma came with a variety of sauces, each one with differing flavor palates. They also gave extra when asked for no charge which is deeply appreciated. Off to the food review!!! 4.1/5 - Chicken Shawarma Wrap - I like this better than the lamb/beef one. Its tender and didn't taste dry at all. Quite flavorful and filled with a crunchy wrap and peppers/onions in it as well. 3.8/5 - Lamb/Beef Shawarma Wrap - I usually get lamb in a most middle eastern or shawarma places, but this one didn't hit the spot. It felt a bin grainy in texture, and the game-y flavor is still prominent which i can take, but i know certain people aren't a fan. The outer layer is quite crunchy. Inside was meat, peppers and onions. Definitely eat it with the sauces it helps cut down the fat a bit. 3.3/5 - Chicken Shawarma Fries - This was a disappointment of the meal. It definitely looks the part, but didn't feel like a well put together combination. Just feels like fries with toppings and needed a lot of additional sauce to make up for it. It has pickled onions, jalapenos, and onions, just need a better sauce maybe than the regular ones. read more

Shawarmaji - Lamb shawarma and shawarma fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I was craving a wrap and this place did not disappoint!!! got the chicken wrap with extra chicken and it was so flavorful. also got the salad next to the drinks and it was very refreshing, on the citrusy side. They had plant or sauces to try and each one was delicious. walking in, pretty spacious and there's some seating outside which is nice. The service was also great, the girl helped with the questions I had and overall such a great experience. would definitely come back read more

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My first time coming here, it looks busy so I get to the front - again F I R S T T I M E. Cool assortment of drinks, no menu until you get to the cashier. I'm browsing the menu and this big guy comes up and I start with a falafel and I ask what comes with the pita and he answers super snarky "well same as the sandwich, it would be pretty weird if it didn't" ok? Sorry I wasn't aware I had to know the menu inside and out before ever coming here. Mind you the menu just says falafel on top and pita as one of the options, doesn't say anything about it being inside the pita or anything. When I go eat somewhere I choose the location and where to spend my hard earned money the LEAST I deserve is some respect. Plain nasty. Refuse to give business to such a nasty rude place. read more

Flavor (5/5): If you haven't had Jordanian food before be prepared for a flavor roller coaster! Just sauces alone there are so many combos for unique bites here. They don't skimp on their food here, everything felt so hearty and filling! The rocket along was almost 2 feet long! Instagram Worthy (4/5): Cute restaurant decorated with notes from the culture that started this restaurant in the first place. Lots of seating and very open! Service (5/5): Friendly staff, quick for food to come out! Takeaways: Always open to trying new cuisines and this one was a hit! Different notes from what my normal meals taste like but yummy! read more

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I've been looking for a good shawarma spot & Shawarmaji has definitely become my go to in South Bay. Their wraps are so good & their service is always super quick. The outside of the store is a little unassuming but they have a decent amount of street parking nearby & a good amount of seating indoors. We've tried their lamb, chicken, and falafel wraps which we all enjoyed but my favorite was the lamb. Their shawarma fries are also great & I love their also have pickled veggies / toum. They have a variety of drinks - my favs are the Jordanian coffee & Lemon Mint drink. read more

Shawarmaji - Chicken Pita Lamb/beef Pita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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As someone from Canada, I've been searching for shawarma that reminds me of what I grew up eating, and this is the closest I've found. I honestly crave this place! I always order the basic chicken shawarma, and it's amazing every single time. My son had the chicken with fries and loved it too. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful shawarma, I can't recommend this place enough. We'll definitely be back. read more

Falafel wrap, panini option: I thought it was pretty good, minus that I didn't like the lemon inside since I thought the lemon was overpowering and unpleasant. The pickles and tomatoes made it more sour. Falafel wrap, with pomegranate molasses added, and removing lemon: I liked it much better when I came back a second time and made these modifications, as it resulted in more of a sweet and sour flavor profile. The molasses are definitely quite sweet. 8 falafels by the piece: They're crispy on outside and softer inside. If you eat the sauce first, though, in my opinion, it really drowns out the falafel flavor. I opted for extra garlic sauce (toum), that and the tahini were really good. They gave me 2 extra falafels which was kind of them. Rose tamarind drink: It's very sour, can't really make out the rose in my opinion. The cup was smaller than I expected, but compostable. They had two outdoor tables but one is very close to the door, and no bathroom offered at the time that I went. Parking was for up to 1 hour up through 6pm, but 2 hrs is allowed after 6pm. My order didn't come with utensils by default so I went in go get some. Overall I would say the food is quite good and their spices are excellent. I am grateful that they always have vegetarian options. read more

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Good food but some waiting time. Wraps and speciality drinks had no match. Food was pretty okay overall, had a good experience. Maybe the sauces could have been served cold for a better taste. I would still definitely recommend to others going. read more

I love the size of the wrap; it makes it very easy to eat and very portable. The sauces provided also add to the experience. I enjoyed my beef / lamb wrap. The only thing I don't like is the parking situation in this area. Super stressful and you get boxed in by the delivery drivers. Unfortunately, this isn't something that the location can easily fix. read more

Shawarmaji - Lamb/beef Shawarma Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I got this delivered through Foodie Earth for dinner and it hit the spot! I got the chicken wrap arabi style with fries ( those were forgotten with my order), lamb beef wrap, and 3 falafels. From what I've seen on the reviews, the chicken wrap is everyone's favorite, but for me the lamb wrap was my favorite!! Loved the meat and there was a good amount of it. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and Foodie Earth made it so easy so I didn't have to leave my apartment and deal with the parking, I've driven past this place and parking seems to be limited. read more

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I really appreciate that this spot was one of the few places that are open late at night. There were a few customers also in the store. We ordered a chicken shawarma and were surprised that there was a large selection of sauces. I don't normally encounter that at shawarma places. He gave us a variety of sauces including different spicy sauces since we mentioned we love spicy food. I was really excited to try it! Once we got back, we got to eat our meal and it was really good! I loved all the sauces that they provided us. They had varying levels of spice and had wonderful flavors. I had so much fun trying out the different sauces and combinations. The chicken shawarma was also delicious. I loved the crunch in the shawarma from the cucumber and other things inside of it. I think my only note would be that the tortilla tasted a bit stale and that was the only thing I didn't like. Other than that, I really enjoyed my meal and would come back! read more

Chicken wrap is SO delicious. The chicken is nice and moist, the toum is very good, and the pita is fresh. Highly recommend! read more

Shawarmaji - tahini salad and chicken wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Really disappointed with their recent customer service. It's left a really bad taste in my mouth and I'm good off spending money there from now on. My friend came in to place a pick up order and it was 11:40am, waited about 25 minutes with other peoples orders being called out and given to them, and then he went up to ask where his order was and then Muska was like "OMG I forgot to print your order out". No apology. The order came out, she didn't offer any extra sauces like how she was offering everyone else, and it had no utensils or napkins. Work on your customer service training because this was really off putting. read more

Shawarmaji - Thrown together shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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My husband and I tried the chicken wrap, lamb and beef wrap, lamb beef pita and falafel. They all tasted yummy. They are a bit slow in getting the food out, so be prepared for a long wait time after you place the order. read more

Amazing food and amazing service. The food is do fresh you can taste the care and love they put into it

I had a very unpleasant and unsanitary experience here which I want to share below. I ordered online and showed up to the store, asked for the food from them, and waited for my food for a while. When it was taking longer than expected, I walked back up to them and asked what the status of the order was and they told me that they accidentally gave away my order to a doordasher and that they called him and told him to bring it back so they could give it to me. I'm very disappointed in this practice for a few reasons - at no point did they let me know this transparently, and if I hadn't asked about it, I assume they would have just given me an order that some stranger already drove off with, which is unsanitary, not to mention that my food would be cold. It's also unreasonable to expect that a customer would accept food that someone else drove off with. On top of this, the food took way too long for obvious reasons. Instead of suggesting an appropriate alternative like them remaking the meal they expected me to take the food that passed through someone else's hands. I told them I need a refund because that's a disgusting suggestion. The food here is quite good so I'm very disappointed and reluctant to give this place a bad review, but it's inexcusable to do this in my opinion and doesn't speak well as to the other hygiene practices of this business. read more

Can't believe I haven't written a review for Shawarmaji yet! You truly cannot go wrong ordering anything off the menu here, because everything here is fantastic. From the shawarma and falafels to the fries and all the wonderful sides, everything is jam packed with flavor, cooked to perfection, and served up in portions that will leave you full. Favorites here are the Chicken wrap served arabi style - so you can enjoy the pickles, fries with toum, and the falafels. I've gotten both the toum and the tahini from their grab and go fridge to enjoy at home, sadly they don't sell the tahini like that anymore, it seriously was/is the best tahini I've ever had. Service is always very warm and friendly. This spot is pretty casual but they do a good job of bringing the Jordanian culture in with loads of pictures on the wall. They have a handful of tables and some high top bar/ledge seating. Parking in the area can be tough as most of the side streets are for residents only, but you can usually circle around or find something a little further down the block. read more

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One of the best shawarmas I have had. It was incredibly filling and the sauces were fantastic especially the garlic one. It was so delicious I had to go back for seconds before leaving. The staff were really friendly, provinding great suggestions and the food came out really quick. The atmosphere was really pleasant the only downside was there weren't any restrooms inside but that doesn't alter the experience at all. I would absolutely go back! read more

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This is the best place I've been to in a while. I've been thinking about it ever since I got it the last time and have been dying to come back. I got the chicken arabi style plate. The chicken is so flavorful and the pomegranate molasses pairs so well with the toum and pickles. The iced Jordanian coffee was sweet and tasted like cardamom which is my favorite. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Shawarmaji - Chicken Arabi Style - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I love this place. Most of my family gets the chicken wraps with garlic and chipotle toum, a must. I get the salad and add chicken and eggplant. I use the salad dressing, but I also add garlic and chipotle toum, again a must. Might as well buy the jar to go. Seriously you can put this on anything and it will taste good. I've had some trouble with waiting and it can be frustrating because this is a really popular spot next to Santa Clara University. But it's so good. read more

I just got a chicken shawarma and it cost me $17. They aren't that big, but the flavor of the chicken was great! The service was decent, I asked for the sauce.... was only given one and it was barely filled. The ambiance of the restaurant is nothing special, so don't look forward to that if you're coming here! If there was more meat inside here I would recommend it, but at the price point and amount of food you get I do think it's over priced. read more

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Stopped by on a sunny Saturday for a shawarma side take out order. Parking is miserable. I almost gave up...not sure how to give advice or guidance here other than just be patient. The shawarma was a 4/5. I tried both the chicken and the lamb. Flavors and spices were on point, but the chicken had a bunch of little tiny pieces or crispy pieces and I would have preferred a cleaner, even (juicier) shave. Toum is 5/5. I also asked for tahini but was disappointed that it was literally plain tahini flavor (some lemon and garlic would be a nice touch. I found the inside to be good for a quick bite but not for conversation- it was loud. High ceilings and concrete floors may have been messing with the acoustics. I would recommend this place (with above mentioned caveats) for quick bites and would stop by again if I was in the area and an easy parking spot was available. read more

Shawarmaji - Cashier and counter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Delicious shawarma spot next to Santa Clara University! Shawarmaji serves delicious wraps and Jordanian food. I got their Chicken Shawarma Wrap which was tasty. It comes in a generous portion size and the wrap was crispy on the outside, while filled with a flavorful mix of chicken, pickles, and garlic sauce on the inside. The 2 toum sauces they give on the side are also so delicious and definitely elevated the wrap even more. The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice and seems like a chill spot to eat solo or with friends. The service was fast and efficient - great if you're looking for a spot to get something quick on the go as well. I heard that their original location is in Oakland, so looking forward to checking that location out sometime soon. Overall, great spot to stop by if you're craving shawarma, and excited to visit this store again to try more items! read more

Shawarmaji - chicken wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Santa Clara, California