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    Sincerely Syria

    4.4 (122 reviews)
    Fri 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
    Sat 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    24" Chicken Plate
    Haleh M.

    The absolute best! Seriously it never disappoints! I got the 24" shawarma plate and ate half for dinner and saved the rest for lunch. If you want authentic shawarma this right here is 10000/10. The employees are so kind and hospitable...truly some of the kindest people I've ever come across. Making the food even more good. Can't wait to come back for more deliciousness!!

    12" Beef Plate
    Kevin L.

    I'd seen Sincerely Syria across the street from the parking lot on the corner of Fair Oaks and Green, and wanted to try it. I ordered the 12" beef plate which came with cut pieces of beef shawarma wrap, French fries, pickles and tahini. The French fries were very hot and crispy with a nice color and very good potato flavor. The beef wrap was pretty good but pretty oily. In fact the oil was dripping out of the wrap to the point where it was a bit unappetizing for me. Others might find it to be "juicy" but to me it was just oily. The beef tasted a little gamey, but not in an unpleasant way like the oiliness. Perhaps, I'd do much better with a chicken wrap the next time I'm there. However, Father Nature Lavash wraps is just a block away and they have excellent chicken shawarma wraps. That is why I opted to try the beef at Sincerely Syria.

    Recently tried Sincerely Syria in Old Town Pasadena with my parents--and it exceeded expectations. I grew up in Syria and have spent 20+ years in the U.S., and I've been chasing that authentic chicken shawarma ever since. Most places don't quite get it right. This one does. If you're used to the Americanized version, it may taste a little different--but this is what real Syrian shawarma tastes like: well-balanced, flavorful, and not overly heavy. The ambiance is simple and unfussy, but it adds to the charm--Arabic music playing on the TV, a cozy booth setup, and warm wood tones that give it a casual, homey feel. My parents struck up a conversation in Arabic with the owner, which led to such a warm, generous moment--he offered us drinks and a beef shawarma on the house. I didn't try the beef, but they loved it. Portions are generous (easily shareable), and every bite was on point. Between the food and the genuine Syrian hospitality, this place stands out. Will absolutely be back.

    Dry chicken.

    5 Stars friendly lady. 3 Stars for the food. Chicken was very dry & chewy. Bread was not fresh. Hummus was cold.

    Interior
    Rayce V.

    No frills, no nonsense, just some incredible chicken (I'm sure the beef is great too). I had the chicken wrap, which is one of practically only two menu items. Prices are very reasonable for how much meat you get. There's really not much else to say other than you need to try this place if you are a shawarma fan. I'll be back very soon!

    6" chicken wrap
    Han-Nha T.

    6" chicken wrap dine in for ~$9. Good garlic flavor and nicely charred chicken. Came with cold yogurt on the side. Cute little shop, no restrooms. Place your order at the window on the back. Fast preparation and nice booths.

    Derek W.

    Had heard great things about Sincerely Syria so was excited they opened a location in Old Town. Walked in on a Friday afternoon only to see the restaurant empty. Not totally surprising since it was in between the lunch and dinner rush. Walked to the back of the restaurant where you will find only 1 man taking orders and making the food. We ordered the beef-lamb wrap and a chicken plate. The beef-lamb wrap was pretty good and didn't have a strong gamey smell. Did enjoy the crispy pita like wrap but was disappointed the beef was cold. I did notice the man trying to ignite the döner so perhaps the beef isn't a popular item? The chicken wrap was good and the fries were well seasoned. Did enjoy the garlic spread but still think Zankou's garlic dip is still the best. May head back but honestly I think I'd rather head to Father's Nature if craving a shawarma.

    Well that was that
    Pierce P.

    Sooooooooo sooooo sooooo good. Just as good as the the one in Hollywood. I've never had a bad experience and everyone I've brought here has been blown away. And sooo cheap and generous. Place is empty:( People need to get out and eat this!!!

    Beef/lamb shawarma dunked in tahini!!
    Ahmed K.

    First time going there and not the last! The meat is well seasoned and the portion is great. My buddy and I ordered the beef/lamb shawarma wrap.

    The BEST!
    Michael S.

    The best shawarma. I can't believe this place isn't packed to the walls. Not greasy and tastes amazing. Super fast service. Food made fresh right in front of you. Wayyyyy better than Z*nk*u

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    Of course the food is excellent. The location couldn't be better. The ambience is "very clean"! Generous portions.

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    Everything here is amazing! Absolutely love it it's our go to work lunch spot. Every one working there is kind and the service is great.

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    Food is amazing, healthy (depending on what you get), fresh and very reasonably priced for what you get.

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    Really delicious shwarma offered in a no frills atmosphere for reasonable prices by nice people this place is a gem.

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    Fantastic shawarma wrap!!! Love the quick service and great food, such a good bite when you're on the go in Old Town!

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    The Mediterranean Grill is located at 105 North Hill Avenue #101 Pasadena California 91101. It is a…read moresmall, popular eating establishment. It is located with a number of other restaurants. The location is very visible as you drive north or south on Hill. Parking is available in a number of different areas. They have their own parking lot alongside the edge of the building. There is also street parking that is usually available along the side street. Upon entering the patio area of this building you will notice outside seating with umbrellas. The Mediterranean Grill is located in suite 101. When you enter you walk through the inside seating to the counter to place your order. I had a number of questions concerning their menu and the gentleman at the register was very helpful in giving me suggestions of different dishes I might enjoy. I ordered a number of items so that I could get an understanding of their menu. I decided to order three items. A salad and two dinners. As I sat down to wait for my order, a staff member brought over a small salad and a small bottle of water for me to enjoy while I was waiting. I found out that the salad was a shirazi salad. It was bright and refreshing. The lemon and olive oil dressing was perfect along with the chopped onions, marinated cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley. Enjoyable! I picked up my carefully packaged order and was on my way home. I was eager to try some new flavors. The aroma of the food was still present as I opened each of the three items. The Greek salad with chicken had a great flavor. There were large chunks of lightly fried chicken pieces, with fresh cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, lettuce, onions, with their special olive and lemon dressing. This salad is a full meal, very satisfying. The chicken platter with white meat included rice, a marinated cucumber salad, a tomato, and jalapeno. I had a choice of with seeds or without and I decided to spice it up and ordered with the seeds. There is definitely a lot of food . then one dinner. I found out that it tasted good the next day. Their special sauce is amazing. The beef skewer was very tender and filled with flavor. The meat had been marinated and tasted great both warm and cold the following day, as did the other items. I was so intrigued by the menu that I went again for the gyro roll and the falafel platter. Both were well worth the return visit. Highly recommend the flavorful food at Mediterranean Grill! Their service, recipes, and food are well worth the visit. I look forward to returning to experience more items on the menu.

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    I forgot to take photos of the food before my family and I started eating. I have forgotten how…read moregood the food is here. I don't come here often because there is not a location near me. We ordered the Family Meal which included one rotisserie chicken, pita bread, pickled turnips, and choice of two sides (we had cucumber salad and rice.). Also we ordered one combo kabob plate which includes one chicken kabob and one Lule Kabob (ground beef). This combo also comes with two small sides (we had hummus and cucumber salad). Everything was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and seasoned well. The only thing I did not cared for was the picked turnip. I wish we could substitute the turnip for something else. The two sauces we had: Garlic sauce and Tahini sauce were excellent. They go well with all the meat items adding more flavor to it .

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    Sincerely Syria - mideastern - Updated May 2026

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