Ara's Shawarma

I finally decided to stop by here for lunch, I tried their Pork Belly plate, it was delicious! I gotta try their other dishes and chocolate desserts. Uniformed firefighter can get a free plate of food. The place is nice and clean. Service is friendly and professional.

I absolutely hate to do bad reviews, I came to this place This by far was the biggest disappointment yet!! Walked in girl did not even say hello, she said what do you want?? I let her know it was my first time and if I could have a moment to check out menu. Ordered at 12:03 told it would take 20 minutes , almost an hour later, I had to go ask what’s going on with my order, she claimed she gave me my order???? I told her we have been sitting in front of her waiting? I told her I just want a refund , she told me to sit down with a discussed look on her face. I told her no I just want a refund why you telling me to sit down. Manger will issue refund but didn’t say when or how? At that point 3 other customers asked for refund as well. This place was terrible never once did she even apologize, she gave attitude and tossed things at other customers. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE WILL NEVER BE BACK. SAME YOUR TIME AND MONEY AND GO TO A PLACE THAT TAKES PRIDE IN THEIR BUSINESS!!!

04/14/2025 I would have given them 5 star but not only I had to wait 20 minutes for a Shawarma wrap which would have been ok but after I spent $77.76 , when I got my order, they gave me no more than one napkin. (-1 star) The Shawarma wrap was ok nothing special, it's not better than I have eaten from other places. The hummus was alright nothing special, they make it better at Tel Aviv Grill in Encino. The melted chocolate strawberry (Dubai Style) is the same exact thing they make at Topanga Mall. The only thing that I actually came here for and enjoyed was the Dubai chocolate bar. They had no restroom either. (-1 star) So 3 star out of 5 Food was ok (3 star) Service was kinda not good (2 star) Atmosphere was 1 star since they had no bathroom.

I was so excited to try this place 😩😩😭😭... Falafel overcooked sadly.... Idk what it is but the meat smells a little gamey. I took one bite and yes it is good, if you can ignore rotten sour tasting meat then it's amazing but not for me. Sadly I won't be back EVER. 💯

2025 after watching more tikTok videos about this place, I thought I'd give it a second chance And I thought they would have got their quality under control by now, went there ordered a chicken wrap shawarma and a beef. I ordered both with extra veggies and salad inside , hardly any veggies in there whatsoever . The beef was so dry. It felt more like beef jerky with no sauce inside. The chicken felt more like boiled and shredded than from the fire pit roast. They have no customers at this location. I can see why. Beef overcooked and so dry and old. There's no hints of authentic shawarma or donor kebab. Feels more like a dry burrito with hints of Indian dry spices. Very disappointed with with the horrible low quality of the food, I guess shame on me fooled me twice. No third chance. $30 for two sandwiches. Couldn't even eat half of it and left. 2024 Very friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Open window kitchen . I ordered the beef plate thinking it was all meat, picture on the menu shows just meat, no mention of rice in the dish name. It was mostly rice, hardley any meat 😔 just a very thin layer of meat on top. Compared to their commercial we didn't even get a quarter of the meat that was in the video. 1 plate with some bread was about $24 . we asked for fresh juicy. But the meat was very very dry and stale . It taste ok. But i know this place can do much better. Came here because of tiktok .

Ara’s Shawarma Place is amazing, clean and nice service and fresh music! The beef pita shawarma and beef wrap were bursting with flavor, juicy, perfectly spiced beef in soft, fresh bread. Five stars, hands down

This was my first time here, and the only reason I came here was to try the Goodbye chocolate strawberries. They had very good except. I thought they were a bit pricey for the size and portion they serve. They have food as well, but I only tried the dessert. The place is in a busy little plaza and on a busy street, so it gets pretty hectic, and the parking lot gets full as well. The place is very small as well but you can dine in they have small tables & chairs.

First time, saw them on instagram, had pork shawarma wrap and did a yelp review and I got free Dubai chocolate with strawberries, food was tasty and good, thank you

Great Chocolate Strawberrys!!!!!! The first time I tried them it blew my mind and the staff was soo nice!!

First time coming here, just want to say so glad we did! The service was amazing. I ordered the lamb chops plate meat was so delicious and tender. My husband had the pork chops everything is just so delicious. I definitely recommend this place by far the best food and not to mention Dubai chocolate strawberries and authentic Dubai chocolate.

Amazing Dubai strawberry covered strawberries, and excellent customer service from David !

the chocolate strawberries are awesome and great quality 10/10 recommend friendly staff :)

I stopped by yesterday for lunch, food was delicious but customer service!? I been reading the reviews on this and im like, why? I wasnt mean to the guy at the register, he wasn't nice at all. That guy looked miserable, like he didn't want to be there. I would come back even after that bad experience with yesterday customer service because food was great! Food was a 10 for me! Everything looks clean and neat.

I finally decided to stop by here for lunch, I tried their Pork Belly plate, it was delicious! I gotta try their other dishes and chocolate desserts. Uniformed firefighter can get a free plate of food. The place is nice and clean. Service is friendly and professional.

Friendly staff and yummy Dubai chocolate covered strawberries Wish they had a non creamy hot sauce, warm pita wraps like on Instagram, and more seating

Ara's Shawarma! WOW! Great food with Awesome pricing! Strawberries and chocolate to die for!!

I like that this place is open late and the staff is friendly. The food was solid, nothing crazy. I also got a dubai chocolate. It was good, not the best I've had but also solid. The price for everything was a bit high in my opinion.

The best and most fresh Dubai chocolate strawberry cups. I love the fact that they have white chocolate.

Ara's Shawarma Place is amazing! The beef pita shawarma and beef wrap were bursting with flavor, juicy, perfectly spiced beef in soft, fresh bread. Five stars, hands down

We decided to check this place out since it recently got a lot of traction for the viral Dubai chocolate. We've only been able to find the chocolate at Island Pacific grocery store in Granada Hills but for the smallest chocolate bar, not really worth the $12.00. We popped over here and drove through traffic after work to spend $30 on their version of the viral Dubai chocolate bar lol. But also to grab dinner which the shawarma was just okay and I tried their falafel which was my first time having it and it was EXTREMELY dry and pretty dense. I basically had one and I was done. They give you hummus but nothing can save it. They also had the strawberry cup with the Dubai chocolate/toppings if you're interested in that. I'm sure the price is also just as expensive. They had a smaller bar for half the price of the bigger one but we refrigerated ours to preserve it longer and it definitely lasted us a while! Very good, especially fresh, but $30 for a chocolate bar is pretty wild. They were busy when we visited so the food and chocolate took a while. Small restaurant with only a handful of seats. Parking is god awful so beware! They might have street parking but I got lucky with someone leaving and me squeezing into the tight parking spot. Probably would only come back to try their strawberry cup which seems to be available everywhere now. IG: @ammysalamii

My friends and I were craving Shawarma and decided to check out a new spot. We ordered delivery and got lamb, chicken, and beef dishes. All the dishes were good. I don't recommend getting the fries unless dining in. If you are a soggy fry lover then maybe that option is for you. Short and sweet review until the next time. Parking: small private lot VERDICT: One and done

Saw this small resto in instagram and kinda looks good. What made me more excited is that they have this starwberry chocolate dessert dubai style. Came here 1 day with wifey, ordered their promo beef shawarma combo which includes fries and a drink for a lesser price and 1 chicken wrap same for a lesser price, and they were good. They have a huge menu posted on their wall, we just tried their promo that's all. I liked it more than my wife. Their fries are so crunchy and good that you won't stop munching once you started it. We also ordered their strawberry chocolate dubai style for $17! a little expensive but hey I guess this is the same wherever you go. This one my wife loved it! The place is really small, only few chairs and tables, it's more like a to go places. Service is ok. medium speed. The cleanliness of the place is reasonable, they could have done better.

*Only rating for the Dubai Chocolate Strawberries and Bar* I'm sure that you've been seeing the famous Dubai Chocolate anything and everything on social media, so you can imagine my excitement when I finally got my hands on the strawberry cup of goodness. I've previously had a version of Dubai Chocolate in crepe and it was pretty good. It helped me understand the hype and as a big pistachio lover and all things chocolate, I got it. However, I never imagined how much I would truly enjoy it with strawberries! The worker was very nice and made conversation with us while he was making out delicious treat. We do plan to come back and try their menu, but this trip was purely for desserts. The first bite was a perfect balance of sweet, crunchy, and juicy experience. Was it hard to share this cup, yes it was! Perfectly ripe strawberries, partnered with sweet, melted chocolate and pistachio cream, topped with the crunch of the knafeh. I do think that the pistachio cream from Ara's is a bit runny and diluted and I prefer my pistachio cream thicker, this was a great dessert for the day. They also sold the Dubai Chocolate bars, but I prefer the strawberries over the bar. A must try!

The food and service was great, the shawarma wraps were good. Henry was very kind who took our order was very kind.

I just placed another order at Ara's Shawarma and this time I added some lamb plate It is so delicious and fresh and moist Their portions are very copious And I highly recommend that place

These chocolate covered strawberries were perfect! The strawberries were super fresh, juicy, and sweet -- and the chocolate coating was rich, smooth, and just the right amount of thickness. You can tell they were made with care and high-quality ingredients. They looked beautiful and tasted even better. Whether you're treating yourself or giving them as a gift, you seriously can't go wrong. I'll definitely be ordering again!

Love the wraps, they are big and full filling . Staff is friendly , and dining area is relaxed

As a great European vibe to it and the chocolate strawberries are absolutely amazing, but I have to tell you the chicken plate and the beef Shawarma pita were the two hits that I got to sample when I came in tonight. I really enjoy the environment. I like the fact that it's open late on a Saturday night. Everything is made fresh so give yourself a little extra time but you won't regret it. It's a lot of fun come and try everything they have here. You won't regret the BFP I can tell you that. !

I loveeeeeee the falafel! Very authentic. i will come back. This is now my go to spot in North Hollywood

Great service! Came here for the Dubai Chocolate cups and let me tell you they didn't disappoint!! Will be definitely coming back soon!

I've been here countless times and haven't been disappointed. My family and I love their desserts- they are very generous with their chocolate strawberries & so far, the best Dubai chocolate I've had.

Great service, Very delicious Dubai strawberries best I've tried ! Definitely recommend! Best cashier tiko thankyou for the strawberries and the service

I would not recommend this place. It's taking over an hour just to serve two kabob plates. Don't come here unless you have all day to wait for crappy food. I came here because of tik tok but it's a scam. They serve horrible food here. Don't believe anything you see on social media.

Great spot for flavorful, freshly grilled kabobs. The meat was tender, the sides were well-seasoned, and the portions generous. Fast, friendly service and a clean, casual atmosphere make it a solid choice for a quick bite or casual meal. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving Middle Eastern or Mediterranean flavors

SO GOOD!! came here because someone posted the dubai chocolate on social media! got two and it was amazing

So good but kinda pricey! Came here and for the first time the parking lot was pretty empty because it's Fourth of July but it's worth it to come and get the Dubai chocolate. They don't have any more white chocolate.

I came here due to an enticing Instagram post, I was expecting a line but no line on a Saturday around 2pm - woohoo! It was quite warm inside and could use some air. Eclectic graffiti art which my kids enjoyed, especially Hey Hey the rooster haha. Beautiful tree and Santa set up for Christmas! I ordered the chicken shawarma combo with the chicken pita, fries and a drink. My husband ordered the meat plate - beef, pork and chicken with sides of hummus and a type of cole slaw. My husband said the meat was fresh and tasty. This hummus was not hummusing for me - it tasted very strange like no hummus I've ever had - had a strange mint aftertaste, but more like peppermint than regular mint. Odd. I wasn't initially blown away by the pita but it grew on me, I didn't taste the rich flavors of smoked shawarma I'm accustomed to, but perhaps because there was so many fresh vegetables added to the sandwich, which I appreciated, but then I think that's also why the flavor was lacking. I felt like wanted a side of that buttery garlic spread which I don't think they have. I ordered the famous Dubai chocolate for dessert - a small size was $15! It was yummy and I loved the crispness, but be warned, it gets quite melty fast! We also got the chocolate covered strawberries and when we were leaving the kind cashier offered my kids a cup of chocolate covered marshmallows with sprinkles. He even let my daughter add the sprinkles, so sweet! My 5 year old asked if we could go back every day to get the French fries! They really are that good, perfectly seasoned and crispy. So good we ordered another side to go. :)

Delicious food the other day. I was happy with my Lamb Wraps. They are so good. But I was a little disappointed with my Beef Shawarma, and Chicken Shawarma. I do not know who is cooking the food now, but my Chicken and Beef Shawarmas tasted pretty bland. They didn't taste as good as when I first came around on my first trip. Thankfully, they have sauces you can ask for on your food. But, I was not feeling it with the Shawarmas. From now on, I will just get the Lamb Wraps. They never disappoint. Meat were kind of dry in the Shawarmas too. Pretty expensive to mess up good food.

I've been seeing this place all over Instagram and TikTok and was super excited to give it a try. But honestly... it was very mid. Definitely a letdown compared to the hype. The Dubai strawberries were okay--not bad, but definitely not mind-blowing. They could really use a better-quality pistachio butter to elevate the flavor. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap, and the texture was disappointing. The chicken crumbled apart and had a very chalky consistency, which made it hard to enjoy. My boyfriend got the beef shawarma wrap, and unfortunately, it had the same issue--crumbly meat with an odd chalky texture. Also, the fact that they add ketchup and mayonnaise to a shawarma wrap was strange and not very traditional. I would have preferred more authentic options like garlic aioli or hummus. On top of that, the pricing felt too high for what we got. The quality just didn't match up to the cost. Service-wise, when we arrived, there was no one at the front to greet us, and we (along with other customers) had to wait for several minutes before anyone acknowledged us. That alone set the tone for an underwhelming experience. Overall, this place didn't live up to the social media hype. Maybe they were having an off day, but I wouldn't rush back anytime soon.

Needed something to eat after doing laundry. I didn't want the usual. I'm glad I saw a review of this place recently. I decided to give it a try. I was very pleased. Service was quick and accurate and this location though small was very clean. I was very impressed with the entree prices...they were mostly under $20. The real draw for me if I'm being honest are the fresh chocolate covered strawberries. I had to eat a few before eating my food LOL. MY lamb chop plate was pretty hefty and filling for the price. I'm definitely happy that I decided to give them a try. Will order for the whole family next time.

My Dubai chocolate strawberry cup cured my cravings! Very yummy and definitely filling Service was quick as well. Would return!

I tried the strawberry Dubai strawberry, and it was absolutely delicious! Expect to pay $15+ for it, or $10+ if it's not Dubai-style. My daughter also got a small Dubai chocolate bar for $15 and if you want a large it's $30. The chicken wrap was surprisingly delicious, but I'd recommend ordering in advance since the wait time can be 20-30 minutes. The gentleman preparing the strawberries was very helpful. The place itself is small, with only a few tables, so we took our food home to enjoy. Overall, a great spot, but be prepared for the wait and prices!

Very disappointing experience. I used to love this place, especially when the young skinny guy was working--he always made the food look good and taste fresh. But lately, the quality has gone way down. It feels like when someone is filming them, they put extra effort into presentation. But when they think no one is watching, it's a different story. I was given strawberries that looked like they came from the back, and when I tasted them, they were bad. I let the blonde young lady at the counter know, and instead of responding professionally, she just smirked and continued chatting with another lady (with black hair) in their own language and laughed. It felt incredibly rude and dismissive. On top of that, the food took forever to come out. Sadly, I won't be coming back.

Amazing Amazing Amazing. The only reason to make a trip to the valley complete. The Lamb lula kebob is a must try for lamb lovers. Amazing customer service. Was greeted by non stop smile from the entire staff. They make you feel welcome. The food is made to order fresh and it's quality/love that you can taste.. Shoutout to Heno and david for the Amazing customer service. They helped a novice like me pick the right dinner plate. The restaurant is a complete package that makes a 2 hour drive worth it

Me and my friend had Ara's for dinner He had steak plate and I had the lamb chop plate It was delicious and very reasonably priced

Fresh strawberries and awesome customer service. So delicious. Theres always parking and it's always clean in here

The best Dubai chocolate strawberry cup I have had. Went to a couple places and they didn't even come close to this place. The staff is so nice and helpful! They Got it down to the Tea you don't want to miss out on this!! Next time for sure coming for the shawarma

Overall a decent food spot near my daughter's daycare! Been meaning to try this place for a while now. Called to order lunch and got the Chicken Shawarma with fries and the Lamb Chop Plate. The guy on the phone said it would take 25 minutes. I drove there but the food wasn't ready yet - maybe waited 5 minutes. The lamb chops were really good but my shawarma wrap was really messy and didn't taste as soft and flavorful like I'm used to. It wasn't bad but something was off. Also wrap fell apart as you eat it, both ends are open. Again, not bad but different.

Very good Dubai chocolate strawberries. The chocolate bar is also very fantastic. The food is also well cooked and seasoned.

Great sweets chocolate Dubai and chocolate strawberry's are the best and fresh . We definitely return

Great restaurant, we have come so many times and the service is good. Good food as well.

With all honesty, we went here because we wanted to try the Dubai chocolate and then we decided to try the Shawarma They definitely have great service. It's not the Shawarma that I'm normally used to the sauces were a little bit different than one I normally like so maybe before you order you should ask them what exactly comes inside of the Shawarma, but I would definitely recommend trying.

Establishment was very clean. Friendly Staff, great customer service!! And all of the food looked very fresh and was prepared fast!

Absolutely disgusting experience at Ara's Shawarma! I ordered chicken shawarma today and clearly specified I wanted only garlic sauce. Guess what? They didn't add any sauce at all--the shawarma arrived dry as sandpaper! The chicken was ridiculously dry, flavorless, and tough, and the potatoes tasted like cardboard. Even the onions were horribly bitter. I've previously ordered with both garlic and spicy sauces, and while that was at least edible (despite constantly falling apart), today's order was an absolute disaster--a total waste of money and appetite. Honestly, what they delivered today can't even be called food; it's absolute garbage. Avoid this place at all costs--I would never recommend Ara's Shawarma to anyone! I ordered a Greek salad, and it arrived warm because they placed the shawarma directly on top of it--completely unacceptable! Can you imagine eating a warm salad with barely any cheese and bitter onions? I'm extremely disappointed, especially since this was my first meal of the day. For anyone reading this, I sincerely hope you'll make the right choice and avoid ordering from here. Such careless and disrespectful service toward customers should not be tolerated.

Un F believable. The best food coma. Best shawarma in LA. Beef wrap. Beef plate. Amazing.

Not authentic shawarma at all. The pink sauce is, idk, strange tasting. Very salty and gave me a stomach ache instantly. They use to be much bigger sized sandwich a couple years ago. 2nd and probably last time here.

This is a lovely place to come to for some great food that is fresh and delicious. The environment is very clean and well kept. The staff who helped us was very nice and prompt with assisting us. 10/10 recommend