Shawarmaji

I've wanted to try Shawarmaji at the suggestion of a coworker since before their move and finally made it yesterday!Great convenient location in uptown, clean, bright location and ultra friendly staff!The portions were reasonable for the price, and the food tasted very fresh.We ordered from the counter (they call your number and you pick up at the counter as well), chicken shawarma fries and asked for a side of pomegranate molasses, so good!My daughter ordered a lamb/beef pita, and though the meat was a little dry for her, she enjoyed it.The desserts and water are self service.They also had succulents available for a donation of your choosing for Ramadan.Overall a nice experience and we will be back when we're in the area.

Falafel wrap was delicious - love the eggplant and fries - it really rounds out the wrap with nice textures and flavors. The wrap felt fresh and filling but without feeling too heavy. For the longest time this place was empty- I'm so glad shawarmaji opened up here in the neighborhood!

This place has a really small but flavorful menu! You order then sit down. It was like a cafeteria inside! I also ordered a yogurt drink (not pictured) and it was salty but I really liked it! I got the chicken shawarma fries and they were so good. The base was freshly made fries, then it there was a lot of chicken added on top. Lastly at the very top was a yogurt sauce (I loved it so much) and some pickled veggies! I also got the tahini salad because I love tahini, cucumbers and tomatoes! Overall a solid place for middle eastern food! It was a little on the pricier side though.

I came back and ordered the falafel pitas and layali amman. The falafel pita was pretty good, but this time I noticed there being a really strong lemon flavor, which I am not personally a fan of and would've preferred it without the lemon so I could focus more on the spices, as I feel Shawarmaji does great at the spice/seasoning blends.As for the layali amman, it was unfortunately dripping and leaking and I think the box they put ours in must've been slightly broken, so we tried to salvage as much of it as we could when we got home. I did like the strong rose flavor, however.

Shawarmaji is phenomenal. The food reminds me of the food I had when I was visiting the Middle East and my friend's grandmother cooked for us. So good!

My friend and I came here earlier this week for a late dinner. I ordered the chicken arabi style with tahini salad and my friend had the chicken shawarma fries. Other things we tried: rice pudding and mint lemonade. It was my first time trying rice pudding. It had an interesting taste but was not bad. My friend really liked it. The lemonade would be the perfect drink on a hot summer day. We both enjoyed our food. Portions are large enough for there to be leftovers. I'd definitely recommend this place. To add: the garlic toum is SO good!

Tasty chicken shawarma wrap, but a bit pricy for what it is. I got the whole wrap (vs. the half), which was a good size for one meal (I imagine the half size is more appropriate for a snack). The flavor was good (albeit on the salty side). The amount of pickles inside the wrap was minimal, so I am glad I ordered a side of assorted pickles (as "vegetables" to complement the wrap). They were very good. I also got a yogurt drink and a soda on the side, though the soda was way too sweet. 1 wrap, 1 side of pickles, 1 soda, 1 yogurt drink (plus tax and tip) ended up being over thirty-five dollars, which was probably the most I have ever paid for this combination of items at a casual spot (usually in the mid to high twenties on the higher end). Value aside, however, the quality is good.

Shawarmaji just provided my wife and I some of the best Mediterranean food we've had. Without question it's the best we've had in Oakland, and most likely the East Bay. The quality and texture from our meals were perfect. In comparison to other Mediterranean places, the flavoring was never too saturated nor overcooked or under seasoned. I can't preach about the ambience of the restaurant because we ordered late evening take-out. The service was good, and from what she told me, patient and professional as two rude customers who cut the line were asking a cashier ridiculous questions about if they needed to pay for free samples. Instead of creating chaos, the worker handled it well. I'd say the only issue with the location is parking. There is only street parking and it was impossible to find any nearby, so I double parked until my wife returned with the order. Regardless of that, we'll definitely be coming back and hope to explore more of the items on the menu. 5/5!

They recently moved across the street to an even better location with more dinning space.I've been here about three times now and I am obsessed. Actually obsessed is an understatement. Pitas and wraps are amongst my favorite quick meals and Shawarmaji does it right! Everything I order is freshly made and perfectly seasoned. I usually get the chicken shawarma wrap or the Arabi style wrap with a side of fries. The wraps are served very warm which is a plus. I love that their fries have a nice crisp to it. They serve everything with toum sauce and it makes everything taste even better. I would happily return and highly recommend this place. Good for takeout too.

Everything was good. I love how there are two sizes of wraps and shwarmas. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and was cooked perfectly. I will be back again and again!