Abu Yarub AL-SHAMI
Abu Yarub AL-SHAMI
Rolled grape leaves with a mixture of rice, spices, and seasonings inside.
A homemade puree/paste made from cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and olive oil.
Middle Eastern dip made out of grilled eggplant, garlic, and tahini.
Fried donut-shaped pieces made from chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices. Topped with sumac (a savory Middle Eastern seasoning).
An Arabic salad topped with traditional pickled vegetables, seasoned pita chips, and pomegranate molasses.
A garden salad topped with feta cheese, black olives, and pickled vegetables. Comes with a side of balsamic vinaigrette.
An Arabic salad topped with your choice of topping along with pickled vegetables, sauces, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Falafel pieces, vegetable toppings, hummus, tahini, and spicy sauce wrapped in pita bread. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
A pita wrap with extra hummus and tabouleh, along with falafel, additional vegetable toppings, tahini, and spicy sauce. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Thinly sliced marinated chicken (grilled) wrapped in a pita bread with our famous garlic sauce, other vegetable toppings, and spicy sauce. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Thinly sliced marinated lamb (grilled) wrapped in a pita with garlic sauce, hummus, tahini, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Both lamb and chicken shawarma wrapped in a pita bread with garlic sauce, hummus, tahini, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Beef gyro slices wrapped in pita with tzatziki, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Bigger grilled chicken pieces wrapped in pita with fries, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Classic steak 'n' cheese with garlic sauce, hummus, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Chicken shawarma and falafel wrapped in a pita bread with garlic sauce, hummus, tahini, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Beef gyro and falafel wrapped in a pita bread with garlic sauce, hummus, tahini, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Kufta kebab and falafel wrapped in a pita bread with garlic sauce, hummus, tahini, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
Lamb shawarma and falafel wrapped in a pita bread with garlic sauce, hummus, tahini, spicy sauce, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
AL-SHAMI's spin on a burrito- pita bread wrapped with your choice of meat, vegetable toppings, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, hummus, and rice.
All of AL-SHAMI's best-sellers in one wrap! Lamb shawarma, chicken shawarma, and falafel wrapped in a pita with hummus, garlic, spicy sauce, tahini, and vegetable toppings. (Please indicate which vegetable toppings you would like removed from your wrap)
3 fried football shaped croquettes filled with seasoned lamb and herbs. Served on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, and a side salad.
Freshly grilled Chicken Shawarma on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, with garlic sauce, and spicy sauce on the side along with a side salad.
Freshly grilled Lamb Shawarma on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, with hummus, garlic sauce, and spicy sauce on the side along with a side salad.
Freshly grilled Lamb AND Chicken shawarma on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, with hummus, garlic sauce, and spicy sauce on the side along with a side salad.
Fried shrimp served on a bed of yellow basmati rice, with hummus, garlic sauce, spicy sauce and a salad on the side.
2 skewers of freshly grilled Shish Tawook (Chicken Kebab) on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, with garlic sauce, and spicy sauce on the side along with a side salad.
5 skewers of freshly grilled Kufta Kebab on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, with hummus, garlic sauce, and spicy sauce on the side along with a side salad. Comes with a loaf of pita bread.
(1) skewer of Kufta Kebab, (1) skewer of Shish Tawook on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, with hummus, garlic sauce, and spicy sauce on the side along with a side salad.
All of AL-SHAMI's grilled meat options on one plate! A skewer of Chicken Kabab, Kufta Kebab, along with Chicken and Lamb Shawarma on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, with hummus, garlic sauce, and spicy sauce on the side along with a side salad. Comes with a loaf of pita bread.
5 skewers of freshly grilled meat skewers on a bed of yellow seasoned basmati rice, with hummus, garlic sauce, and spicy sauce on the side along with a side salad. Comes with a loaf of pita bread.
Chicken Shawarma Wrap with Garlic Sauce ($9.49)
Beef Gyro Meat Plate ($10.99)
Inside of veggie wrap ($7.99) - hummus, falafel, tabouleh
Greek Beef Gyro Wrap ($8.49)
Falafel Salad ($11.99) + Grape Leaves ($4.99 for 7 pieces)
Falafel Salad ($11.99)
Falafel Wrap ($7.99)
Falafel plate ($7.99)
Kufta with falafel wrap ($9.25)
Greek beef gyro ($7.99)
Fried sweet balls, best flavor when freshly fried.
Falafel with sauce
Falafel plate ($7.99) - inside of falafel
Falafel wrap
Menu
Middle Eastern cultural decor gives the restaurant a very authentic vibe.
More wall art
Menu
Shish tawouk (chicken kabobs) plate with rice garlic sauce and pickles. My favorite in RI and only $10.
Outside
Front of restaurant.
Bar with 4 stools. Pretty tight squeeze.
Menu
Shish tawook platter
Talitha G.
Oct 6, 2024
I have only ordered the chicken shawarma here. Usually through door dash but twice for pickup. I ask for no lettuce but I add feta cheese. To begin I have had shawarmas in a handful of places. This by far however is the BEST tasting one yet. The wrap is crispy the sauce is flavorful. There is a very nice spicy kick to it. The pickles are just right. I probably could eat it everyday. I am now addicted. I wish I could say there is a downside, but there is not one. I guess the only thing I would love to see/change is a couple of times I have tried to call the business number but never an answer. On occasion I would love to just call my order in without ordering pickup on doordash. The only other option would be to go in, order, and wait which can be time consuming and I am sure overwhelming when it is busy for the cook (who is likely the owner). Just go. 10/10 for flavor.Warning** pictures do not do it justice.
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Linda E.
Jul 22, 2024
Delicious food!! I tried the chicken shawarma ($13), falafel ($5) as well as the baklava. Everything tasted fresh, perfectly seasoned & cooked. I think the overall presentation of the restaurant could be improved, but this is a great place to stop by for a quick bite or take your food to go. Will definitely be back!
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Nick C.
Jul 28, 2023
Really good value here. Came at 5:30 on a Friday and food was ready so quickly.They give so much baba ghanoush for only $5. It was really tasty and creamy.I got their Shawarma Mix (lamb & chicken) for $13 and my mom got the Chicken Shawarma plate ($11). The white sauce that came with each was so tasty, I was mixing it with everything.However, the meat itself lacked some flavor and not all the pieces were tender. Although, the amount of meat and food overall that was given was generous.Friendly staff and very quick service.
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Caitlin T.
Feb 18, 2024
The folks who work here are so kind and attentive, and inside feels like a homey respite from chain fast food on Thayer. The falafel is one of my favorites. Would recommend!
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Yelitza C.
Jan 13, 2024
This place was amazing! The mix of flavors and textures blew my taste buds! Give them a chance!
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Toni S.
Apr 16, 2024
Very hard to talk to someone when you call. If there's a mistake they don't make any effort to fix the problem.
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Rachel F.
Feb 14, 2024
This is my favorite restaurant on Thayer. The chicken plate is so good and I can eat it every week.
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Goretti M.
Jan 25, 2024
this food was sooooo amazing!! everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection! definitely the best middle eastern food in all of providence! not to mention the customer service was hands down the best i've EVER experienced with the sweetest owner ever! 12/10 would definitely recommend!!
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Marie M.
Sep 14, 2021
Al-Shami is a tiny fast food joint, however the food is HUGE on flavor! Most people order for take out but don't mind the 10-15 minutes wait for preparation. Today there was only one man working and I was surprised by how quick and organized he was. Very smooth order and check out process. I LOVED the shish tawouk (chicken kabob) plate that comes with rice, pickles, and homemade garlic sauce. The portion is perfect for one person and reasonably priced at $10. The chicken shawarma wrap with garlic sauce, pickles, and fries is also delicious. The mohammara (mashed walnuts and red peppers) dip doesn't come with any bread, but glad we took it to go to use with the pita bread we have at home. You can order a side of pita bread and ask for some olive oil, if you like. I had the best fried sweet balls years ago during my first visit to Syria, where many food vendors serve it hot and fresh from the frying pot. The sweet balls here aren't as fresh but it's enough to satisfy any cravings you might have (for those who've had them before). I will definitely return OFTEN as possible!!
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Imad M.
Apr 30, 2024
Fantastic flavors. The shawarma is tender and flavorful. The rice is so good you could eat it plain. The sauces are tasty. The falafel are cooked to order, so they do take several minutes to be ready. Worth it! Don't miss the mixed veggie pickles though, they're the hidden stars of the menu!
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