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    Shawarmania

    4.1 (286 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SHAWARMANIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Falafel on pita with everything
    Mike M.

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

    Mable C.

    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.

    Teresa M.

    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 .

    Neil H.

    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.

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    Michelle C.

    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.

    Beef with rice and salad
    Briyah P.

    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!

    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!!!!

    Dan F.

    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.

    Chicken Shawafel Medium Bowl
    Dipali G.

    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

    Angelina Z.

    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.

    Steph W.

    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.

    Chicken Shawafel Pita
    Monica H.

    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!

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    11 years ago

    The best shawrma since mamouns falafel in dt, will definitely be coming back for more. For a big meat eater, this sure hits the spot!

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    DELICIOUS FOOD.. great price. right by the subway stop. All worth the 5 STARS :)

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    10 years ago

    Love this place!!!the serving size is huge and good price.its clean I like the table design.go people

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    Food cart style, in a store.

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    12 years ago

    One of the best halal places in NYC and hands down, the best in Astoria.. try the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich! Amazeballs!!!

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    the food is amazing but i'd probably order a lot more if they didnt have a delivery charge

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    I ordered lamb & beef shawarma pita and it was great! will be back when I'm in the area

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    11 years ago

    GREAT food! Nice people who work there. Service could be a little faster, but they do a great job!

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