I had their chicken Philly cheesesteak & my friend had ordered a chicken burger. The cheesesteak was primarily peppers & onions, but I guess you can say whatever chicken I found was good? Also, I don't know what my friend got but it was not a chicken burger. On top of that, it didn't seem like the most hygienic place. All in all, I wouldn't go back. read more

Really wanted to like this place. Concept seemed good and catchy. Food is average. Meat is over cooked. Rice is not flavorful and just rice. Duzan and Zatar are wayyyyy better. It's read more

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5/5 L chicken thigh $16- best thing on the menu: so juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned, foodgasm, don't even bother going to Truva, the food & service here is soooo much better! This is literally my fave halal spot. If I lived closer like before, def would be here more often. 5/5 cheese burger special $9- (Marinated with herb) grilled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and special house sauce in a brioche bun. Juicy, filling, mixture of beef & lamb, somewhat of a lamb gamey taste but nowhere near as bad as most places. Coming from someone who usually can't stand lamb cuz of the smell, this is still my fave halal burger. As long as this place is open, I'll forever be coming back. 4/5 Beef Philly Cheese Shawarma Fries: Seasoned fries smothered with beef shawarma, grilled onions, green pepper, cheese, and white sauce 4/5 Lamb & Beef Shawarma Bowl (Large): Thinly sliced, flame-roasted lamb and beef. Served with rice, salad (lettuce, pickles, turnip, beets, onions), 2 side sauces, and pita. 4/5 chicken shawarma $15- really good, but nothing else is as tender as the chicken thigh 4/5 shawafel -chicken shawarma & falafel. I can't stand falafel, but they seemed to enjoy it. Didn't try the tres leches but I heard it's very sweet. They had 3 employees this time. Tables were clean this time. Bathroom can be cleaner & there was a weird smell in the back. read more

Shawarmania - Beef Philly Cheese Shawarma Fries & Lamb & Beef Shawarma Large Bowl - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Great falafel in a pita pocket. Nobody has these flavors anymore. This place is awesome. read more

Shawarmania - Falafel on pita with everything - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

A friend introduced me to this place a few weeks ago, and I've been hooked ever since. Although it's a fast casual restaurant, it definitely should not be overlooked. They serve up some delicious food and at a more than reasonable price point. I ordered a chicken thigh over rice with a side of tres leches cake. The chicken thigh was tender and juicy and it had a nice smoky aroma from the char of the grill. I even enjoyed the rice as it was soft and had a nice flavor of its own. Each dish came with a side salad as well, which was a nice pairing with the meal. The dessert was good also tasty as the cake was moist, but did not fall apart. I would've preferred the sweet glaze on top to be a little less thick as it was quite hard to spread. My friend ordered a burger which was tasty as well. We both ordered the large size for our dishes and the portion size was huge. They each came with two large pieces of chicken thigh over a generous portion of rice and salad. They have plenty of seating inside as well as a bathroom, which is nice. read more

Shawarmania - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great Shwarma and Falafel in Astoria ! The chicken thighs are so tender and the falafel are light, crispy and perfectly seasoned. They catered a big office lunch and the food was hot and delicious. Homemade hummus and babaganoush are delicious! They're right downstairs from the Ditmars Blvd train station . read more

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This is a solid recommendation in the Astoria area. Great, shwama! My girlfriend loves this place. I've only been here a couple of times, and she could live off all their halal dishes, and it is a must for her in my neighborhood. When we visited earlier this year, we ordered some of their lamb and chicken pita sandwiches . This halal establishment has been around for decades and is very popular. It was one of the first halal fast-food restaurants to open in Ditmars. Overall, it is an excellent recommendation. read more

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I usually get my falafel from King Of Falafel at the corner of Ditmars and 31st, but I decided to try out Shawarmania, which is very conveniently located right outside of the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N) station. They take Apple Pay and are quick to prepare your food. I ordered a falafel pita ($8) which came with pickled turnips, pickles, and tons of salad. The falafel was a little crumbly but it was very moist and well flavored. The store space is narrow but has plenty of seating should you decide to dine-in. However, I did notice a majority of people ordered takeout. read more

Shawarmania - Menu as of 5/2024 - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Wow this place really hit the spot for me tonight. I was starving and my train kept getting delayed and this was the first place I was off the N train at the last stop. Such a good deal for a large amount of food. $13 and I got a ton of beef and salad. Yum! The white sauce is also so tasty. I'm happy with this choice. I'm glad they're open late. Thank you! read more

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The food here was amazing I did a catering order for a family event and this restaurant more than delivered. The food was amazing and the service was incredible I can't recommend it enough!!!! read more

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Im so confused. I ordered shwarma from a place called shwarmamania. They served me stewed beef over rice for $13. Came with watered down mayo instead of even tzatziki. Also pickles that were unchewable and other random pickled items. Ruined my night. Also this is dirtier than OJ Simpson crime scene. read more

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Delicious! You must go here, so happy I discovered this gem of a shawarma place in Astoria! Will be returning! There is a lot of competition in this area for shawarma, but have to say this one is a great takeout option if you are looking for something very reasonably priced, flavorful, and filling! Food: I ordered the chicken shwarma pita sandwich and it was so delicious! The chicken is marinated very well and is very juicy and flavorful! The pita itself is also so devoid tasting, I can order more of their pitas! Within the pita comes salad and white sauce, which just accentuate the flavors! I also tried the chicken shawafal rice bowl, which comes with salad, rice, chicken shawarma, pita and falafel. The falafel was pretty good and the platter was very filling and good tasting! The portion sizes are great! You only need one pita sandwich to be full and the medium platter was also very filling! Price: the prices are very reasonable! 2 chicken Shawarma pitas and a chicken shawafel platter was all only $25! Definitely a steal! Ambience: the storefront is not too large! They do not have outdoor seating. Service: very quick service! I called in and ordered and they were ready in 10 minutes read more

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The food & the people there are awesome shawarma, falafel & samosas are amazing , five Stars

You must try their chicken--it's incredible. If you want authentic Middle Eastern food, order chicken with crispy falafel and hummus. I am sure you will love it. read more

I love it here! I've ordered takeout a few times and I'm so happy to have found tbis place. I've gotten variations of chicken shawarma (pita, bowl, fries) and it always hits the spot. The veggies are always fresh and add such a refreshing crunch to the meal. The white sauce is also great I put it in everything. The service is great from the few times I've stopped in for pickup. I will be back soon, TRUST!! read more

Had the food delivered to my place of work and honestly it was a breath of fresh air. All the staff loved it. The dips were amazing, totally recommend. read more

Shawarmania - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

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We usually order for pickup when in the area. The service is always great and the food is delicious. Love the chicken and beef platter -it comes with rice and salad ( $12.50.) One large platter is plenty for 2 people. The falafels here are great too - perfectly spiced and not too crispy. read more

Ordered a large platter of the lamb/beef but I think he heard me only say beef. Anyways, the rice was bland, beef was overcooked, dry, and tasteless. That it had to be one of the worst halal platters that I've gotten for $15+ (including tax). I much have rather ordered one from a cart on the street for a fraction of the cost. The veggies were fresh and the portions were large. Came with a warmed soft pita. read more

Shawarmania - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

I've heard too many good things about this place to not give it a shot. You get a sh*tload of food at a decent price. I ordered two MEDIUM (not large...MEDIUM) chicken shawarma bowls and they could've fed four people easily. Delivery was on time. Don't expect decent presentation since all the sauces get a little messy in the to-go packaging, but the food is good, they don't skimp on the meat, and you get a lot of bang for your buck. read more

Amazing customer service and even better food! Consistently delicious and the portion sizes are very generous. Cannot recommend this place enough for fresh and yummy food!! read more

Classic to-go spot right by the N/W train. It has like (3) 2-top tables if you want to sit down and chow down real quick. I love all of their stuff - the beef Shawarma, the chicken Shawarma and the falafel. They always have super affordable deals and my go to is the chicken falafel mix on pita for $8. Also, I don't get the white sauce but have them add their in-house tahini and it's so goood. Lastly, their desserts are - my fav is their tres leches. Enjoy! read more

Shawarmania - Chicken Shawafel Pita - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

I got the falafel bowl. If you are debating about this place versus another about your falafel place, please look no further. Its a Sunday night and I decided to satisfy my falafel craving all the way from Richmond Hill. It was the best choice ever. The Falafels taste amazing an fresh, so did the salad, pickles, cabbage, hummus. This will absolutely be my new go to spot. Next Id love to try the falafel and chicken bowl. Please support your local businesses ! This was truly delicious! read more

Shawarmania - Falafel Bowl - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ordered the combo platter through Uber eats. Came with lamb and beef shawarma and falafel, rice, and small salad. Plus three sauces which you can choose from. Tender meat and fresh made falafel. So tasty and such a generous portion. Plenty of leftovers Would definitely order from here again! read more

Delicious food. The mix sandwich was great and so was the mix wrap. Staff was very nice we went in like 30 minutes before closing but they served right and overall it was worth the 1 hour long drive read more

Shawarmania - Falalfel balls on the house freshly made - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

The food here is pretty decent. My home girl always raves about this place and i was in the mood for something different for lunch today. This review is based of my delivery experience from Shawarmania. I ordered the mixed shawarma plate which consisted of chicken and beef over a salad. I also ordered a side of falafel which was ok, nothing special. Now on the other hand the mixed plate was AMAZING!! Every bite was packed with flavor and they give you a decent amount of food for a reasonable price. Fast deliver and food was still hot when it got to my house. Food was packed nicely which was great. No spillage or disaster in the bag like usual which was a plus. Overall, i would order from here again and was surprised how great this place is. I've walked by it a plenty of times and never would of thought the food was this great. Food 4/5 Delivery 5/5 Food packaging 5/5 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Shawarmania - Side of Falafel - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Sir Jamaal is the best and his team! We went there and was recommended by my cousin. This place never disappoints~! A+ highly recommended!

When Shawarmania first opened a handful of years ago, they were going through some serious growing pains (slow delivery, customer service issues, food quality, etc.), so much so that I'd wonder if they'd make it. Fast forward to now: not only have them outgrown their issues, but they've become a big part of why Ditmars is thriving as a neighborhood. Food wise, they are bringing the heat. Portions are very good for the value and should satiate even the hungriest eater. From their pita sandwich combos to their very heavy platters, it is a win for all people who love any ounce of this kind of food. Their mixed grill platter might be the most expensive item ($17?) on the menu but it's got enough food for two people. The chunks of lamb, chicken, and beef are tender and delicious. Drizzled with tahini and a side of pita and I'm all set. But there is a lot more to appreciate. Their classic chicken kebab pita sandwich is the bomb in itself. The same goes for their infamous "shawafel" which is chicken shawarma with falafel all stuffed into a sandwich with vegetables and tahini + hummus. Pictures and descriptions certainly don't do it justice. For our less meat loving friends, their eggplant salad and chickpea salad is very tasty. The falafel is excellent and pairs well with everything on the menu. I'm not super sold on the "Arabic salad"which is a tad too heavy on the tomatoes and onions for me. For feta loving folks, their feta salad is a big hit and their sauces serve as outstanding condiments. I am looking forward to my next meal here already. read more

This place is awesome. I've ordered delivery a few times and it's always quick and on point. The chicken kabob platter is really delicious. Solid rice. You get a choice of three sauces! Their tzatziki is amazing. Really good salad with beets and pickles. Kabob had good flavor! read more

I was a bit confused with the food...is it middle eastern or spanish?? The rice, dessert and salad had a spanish taste but everything else...the meat, appetizers...was middle eastern. Also the price was a bit too steep. I could get the same amount food and have it actually taste like middle eastern food elsewhere for less price. By the way, I ordered the veggie trio and I couldn't taste the difference between the hummus and baba ganouj. Each looked different but were both flavorless. I also ordered the Shawafel and lamb and beef Shawarma which were ok but again was confused with the flavor profile. read more

We grabbed a couple sandwiches for takeout. I had the chicken shawarma sandwich. Unfortunately, they weren't too busy and had turned the heat down on the spots. The meat was served from one of the trays keeping it warm (similar to chipotle). I think the experience would have been different if the meat was cut right off the spit. It was lacking the crispness and char that you get from freshly cut shawarma thought the flavor and seasoning were certainly great. The rest of the sandwich was delicious and I had not complaints. I think this restaurant could be a four and a half or five if I was there on a busy day when meat was being freshly cut. read more

Shawarmania is a new gyro, shawarma joint to open in Astoria. It is conveniently located by the last stop on the N train, Ditmars Ave. It is a well lit restaurant with funky murals on the wall and two good looking hunks of meat, lamb/beef and chicken, on spits by the window. This was enough to bring me in. Shawarmania serves a below average shawarma sandwich. The beef/lamb combo falls short in taste, size and overall presentation. I was very disappointed. Taste was, no taste. It lacked the flavors of the Middle East; coriander, cumin, paprika, thyme, oregano, turmeric, etc. Not all spices are used, but each restaurant that serves a shawarma sandwich has it's own magic blend. Shawarmania needs to work on this magic. The beef/lamb in my pita sandwich was dry and tough. It was certainly overcooked, but no excuse for tough pieces of meat. I notice when leaving the spits of meats did not have those juices flowing through the body of the meats. The overall ratio of meat, veggies, sauce and pita; well, let me say I was still hungry after this sandwich. The tough and dry meat mixture was so small, I thought I was in a "Where's the Beef commercial by Wendy's years ago". At $6.50 a sandwich way over priced. The side of hot sauce was delicious. Don't know if it was homemade or a commercial brand, but it was awesome. It had fire and spice. Outstanding. Overall, Shawarmania has some tough competition in the area. BZ Grill is The Best for this type of sandwich. I know it's pork, but it is The Best in Astoria. The King of Shawarma on B'way has The Best shawarma platter in Queens. Period. Shawarmania has a small margin of error, but if you call yourself Shawarmania, you need to raise the bar some. read more

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Having gone past this places numerous times on my visits in Astoria. I finally decided to try it out. Afterall it always smells amazing!! Came in and the nice gentleman referred me and my friend to look up at the menu on the wall because it has more than the paper menu. I ordered the lamb and beef platter. I wasnt sure where to pick bc i looked at yelp for help there. There was so much from this plate i couldnt finish. The recipe amazing. Loved the tzatziki sauce and tahini. Not a fan of the spicy sauce! The meat was good but was so chopped up i couldnt tell which was which. But it was good! Next time i think ill try chicken or just plain or whichever meat i am feeling! Before i could ask for a bag to go from sitting down and eating the nice gentleman had the bag ready for me and even opened it! It was done beautifully like a man holding the door for a lady just a really sweet gesture! read more

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I've been on a middle eastern kick lately and the beef kebab platter was enough food to feed a small army and delicious. The beef kebab takes longer than carving schwarma off a spit, so they warned me when ordering it would take about 10 minutes, which was fine. Then they also kept me up to date about how much longer it'd be (it took the promised 10 - not some absurdly long time hah) The pita was weirdly fluffy, but not bad. I didn't touch the hot sauce but the tahini and the white sauce (not gonna butcher the spelling on it) were awesome. I'll come back inevitably on one of my photography adventures read more

Shawarmania - Cute table, haha - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Very good customer service and food. Don't order beef only lamb and falafel is on point definitely lamb falafel hummus very hot crunchy flavorful and delicious. Bit expensive. read more

The lamb/beef shawarma wasn't necessarily a classic; it was perhaps closer to a burger than what I'd expect in a Middle Eastern establishment. But the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The hefty combination of meat, rice, pickles and salad worked very well, especially when you add the spicy red sauce (platters arrive with three sauces.) The most intriguing component is the pickled turnips. read more

We order in from here fairly frequently. I get the falafel plate. Some of the others feel that the rice is delicious with the chicken, whereas others feel that it's better to get the salad so you get more chicken and don't go into a rice coma. read more

Today was my first time here with my husband.We had heard good reviews about this place so thought of stopping by.We ordered lamb and chicken shawarma.Hands down.I must say this is the BEST shawarma we had so far in NY. Mouth watering fresh food.The staff is so friendly and welcoming.The owner is a sweetheart.He gave us delicious falafel platter with baba ganoush on the house.Again,fresh ,crispy on the outside and soft inside falafels served as a great appetizer.We were also given two rice pudding as dessert, also on the house.Have you seen such hospitality anywhere else?!?! I am sure not! Try this place.You wont regret.We were very happy and loved the food.This will now be our one of the favorites restaurants to go to. Thank you for the great food and service! read more

Very good and large portions layered with shawarma. The price is very reasonable and the food is always hot off the order. Can't think of anything to say but to go more often! read more

Shawarmania - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Received take out yesterday and it was not only extremely late but came with with little to no sauce. I even paid extra for sauce that never came with the dish and the order was cold when it arrived. The business was closed when I tried to call to see where it was - I questioned if the order even went through. Huge disappointment. Not all that bad food but without sauce it's hard to eat. read more

Came with a large group (6 total) here a few weeks ago on a weekday for dinner since this was across the street from the escape room we were trying later on in the evening. Located right by the last stop on the N or W line headed Uptown/Queens if you decide to take the train! Street parking otherwise. We got one of the value/family meals to share along with an order of shawarma fries. We were able to order right before 8 pm and get/eat our food in a little over an hour. Good portions. Value Meal #1 included koftas, beef kebabs, and chicken kebabs. It included rice, pita bread, falafel balls, and our choice of salad - we chose the Arabic salad. Our order also said it came with 15 sauces - they have 5 different kinds of sauces in all. I believe they were tahini, garlic, white, tzatziki, & hot sauce. I would come here again if I was in the area. read more

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