Shawarmania Mediterranean Grill

Absolutely outstanding! Ahmad just made me an ~oustanding~ dinner!I've eaten here a number of times before, but "it's been a while" since I've been in. WAY too long, as it turns out...Tonight's beef kebab was excellent, but the salad, hummus, and GARLIC sauce really put it over the top! The hummus was exceptionally smooth... the best I've ever had.I'm generally more into "savory" and less into "sweet," but the Pistachio baklava was also outstanding. I hated to "lose" the lingering garlic flavor, but that baklava was calling my name. It was totally worth it! Ahmad made it a point to introduce himself, and give me a business card. Ahmad's food, and hospitality are both top notch!

I do not eat too much of Mediterranean food and this was a lovely meal. My job had us eat here as a buffet, so it was nice to try different things. I especially love the hummus, falafel, and rice. It's a small place, but flavor packs a punch.

This is just a great place! We came in as a larger group mid afternoon and had the best experience. The garlic sauce (whipped garlic spread) was to die for. Everything tasted amazing and we found the little grocery section to be wonderful. Then we came back on our way back through a few days later because the owners made us small Dubai chocolates. Seriously these are amazing. This is a must stop in Mankato. Yes it's in an odd location. Yes there's not much ambiance but I promise it is worth the drive to come here and eat great food!

If you haven't been here yet, you must go, as in asap.Found this spot when looking for a place to try on Yelp and so glad we did. It is a bit hidden as you can't see it from the main road and have to loop around a parking lot but you will find it. It is on the first floor of an apartment building and has plenty of parking. You enter through a space that has a small grocery area with a variety of regional foods. We made our way to the counter and we're greeted nicely, asked if it was our first time and given menus. My partner got the mixed kebab plate and, since it was Friday, I got the lamb biryani. Oh my goodness, this was some of the best lamb I have ever tasted. The shank was huge and perfectly cooked. So tender and falling off the bone. The rice was deliciously seasoned and the overall serving size was enough to have dinner the next night too!We picked up a small container of mixed baklava to go from the grocery area and they were the perfect after dinner treat.This is a must try in Mankato!

We were in town for the Mankato Marathon and wanted something different than a burger or pasta so decided to try Shawarmania. It was so good and the staff was very helpful in navigating the menu.You order at a counter and then the bring the food to your table. They have many different shawarma options like plates, skewers, etc. I had a lamb skewer and beef skewer with rice. My partner had the lamb shank (only available on Friday's). My food was very good, but she hit the jackpot! The lamb was super tender and the rice it was served on was so good. I stole some of it to mix in with mine. In addition to the restaurant, there is a small grocery store section offering a variety of middle eastern food.

Authentic taste. Good portions. Service was great- I asked for what they recommended for dessert. Ambiance simple

We regularly go in for the 2 for $10 special and it's always good. We usually comment that there could be more vegetables and sauce in each of them. But they taste great! Service is usually pretty friendlly and quick. There's also a little grocery area for spices, boxed items, canned items, some mango lassi, etc. Setting is basically like a cafe. I've never experienced it as crowded, so there must be plenty of seating.

Man where do we start? Best Mediterranean food ever, and we live in NE Mpls which is the epicenter of Mediterranean food in the Twin Cities? How about the chef learned to cook in the UAE banquet scene, somehow ended up in Mankato of all the places in the world, and he wanted to bring REAL middle eastern food to Minnesotans? Wait, they serve Biryani? Oh and there's a dessert case too. We got the Lamb Shank Biryani and the Shawarmania Mixed Kebob. It's the best of either of those dishes we have ever had. BTW we are a foodie family one side from NYC and the other side from Seattle. Yep all that is true. When you're in Mankato just go here. Skip everything else. Yes the food is that good. And I complimented the chef that his food has more subtlety and flavors than anything we have experienced up and down Central Avenue in NE Mpls. Sorry Holy Land. Did I mention dessert? There's also a mini-mart so you can take some Mediterranean treats home.

Wonderful place to eat! We stop by every time we are in town. The food is freshly made and the staff is lovely.

Can I give 10 stars!?! Was visiting from TN and had the most amazing gyro platter this morning. My sister got a chicken platter. The entire staff were SO nice and pleasant. We loved the food so much we got some hummus and bread to go. I'll only in town a week and I'm planning to come back at least once before I go back to Tennessee. Hands down one of the best gyros I've ever had. Can't say enough good things about this place in every way. So freaking good! You won't regret it!