La Shish Kabob

Visited this place recently and had a really warm welcome, starting right from the tea they served when we sat down. They have a huge menu with plenty of options, and everything we tried tasted great. It's primarily a restaurant, but you can also buy packed food items which is a nice bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed the food here. They served generous portions of babaganoush and hummus -- both were delicious. They also gave us complimentary lentil soup, and it was surprisingly good. For entrees, we ordered the lamb shank, which was juicy, tender, and absolutely amazing. The adana kabab was top notch with incredible flavor. The chicken shawarma and chicken kabab could have been a bit more tender, but still enjoyable overall. They also have a large selection of desserts on the menu, so definitely save some room if you can. Overall, we had a great experience at La Shish Kabob -- warm hospitality, big portions, and flavorful food. Would definitely go back!

Such a great find, it was our first time and the owner was so nice and brought us complimentary appetizers and gave us advice on the best meals. The portions were huge and the food was cooked perfectly. A hole in the wall place that I would love to see have more business. I will definitely be a new regular here.

Let’s call it food therapy!!! From their welcoming energy to the love that has been put into making the food with high quality ingredients and recipes, this is one my favorites restaurants. Thank you everyone!

Absolutely delectable flavors. I can't wait to try their Ramadan buffet soon. All this and a drink for $20. They are very helpful for a new comer.

We ordered three items. The lamb shank was flavorful and enjoyable, while the half chicken didn’t quite meet expectations. The hummus was decent, but the pita bread was too dry and didn’t seem freshly baked. On a positive note, the rice was very good.

We went here on a whim and OH MY GOODNESS I am glad we did. Delicious!!! The staff was very friendly and got our order to-go in and fulfilled FAST.

This was one of my first time trying Mediterranean food. It’s been my favorite since. Food portions are huge, the rice is so good and the chicken and lamb are cooked to perfection. The drinks are also very good and they don’t take long to bring you the food, wait time is minimal. The lentil soup is one of my favorites, taste is perfection.

La Shish Kabob is hands down our favorite spot for Middle Eastern cuisine! My husband, who is from the Middle East, introduced me to this gem while we were dating, and we’ve been hooked ever since. It was my first time trying Middle Eastern food, and this place set the bar incredibly high. We’ve ventured out and tried a few other spots in Charlotte, but nothing compares to La Shish Kabob. The food here is always fresh, warm, and absolutely delicious—it hits the spot every single time. The menu is full of flavorful options, and we genuinely love everything we’ve tried. The staff is wonderful, always so kind and attentive, and they bring the food to you as soon as it’s ready. The service and quality are unmatched. If you’re looking for authentic Middle Eastern food in a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to go. We can’t recommend it enough!

La Shish is like the neighborhood staple of delish food. We have been coming here over and over, different days of the week, different times of the day and the consistency is the key to their success. Their atmosphere is simple, laidback so you can focus on the food. You order on the counter and they bring it back to your table. Their seasoning is on point and makes every bite a special one. They offer yogurt drinks and different juices sodas for you to try. We attended their special all you can eat buffet offered during Hamadan Festival and that was amazing as we had the opportunity to try all their menu and even different dishes all at once. I wish they would offer that more often. In the meantime I'll go back to try their dishes one at a time!

Stopped by again today, I don't know how this isn't talked about more! They're always consistent. Food is fresh. This time I did the lamb over rice New York style and grape leaves. Amazing. Some of the best grape leaves I've ever had. Sweet people working inside. Always good portions. Can't rave enough about the place.

Great tasty food and friendly faces as usual. They are expanding into the space next door to sell their baked goods and desserts

I'll update my last review, they havn't tried to hustle me in a while. I have learned to be very specific in my ordering if calling it in. They are pretty quick with the to go food too though, so it's normally easier just to order there. I did read in another review that they substituted chicken for a cornish game hen they run out. I believe it, especially after hearing about all the drama on the news and the PPP loan fraud stuff. They have gone up in pricing on a lot things, but that's just how the world goes these days. It's kind of cheesy/cheap looking how they just covered up the old prices with the new ones on the big menu board above the kitchen, but I guess I get it. Most things are still a relatively good deal, just more of an FYI if you havn't been there in a while. You can still get a gyro, burger, cheesesteak, and some other stuff around $10-12. And most of the other dishes are under or around $20.

We just found a new favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in Charlotte: La Shish Kebab, tucked away south of the University area in East Central Charlotte. We shared the Vegetarian Combo Sampler and the #21 New York-Style Shawarma Meal--a generous plate of tender chicken over seasoned rice, topped with fresh lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and more flavorful goodness. The sampler plate featured some of the best falafel I've ever had--crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside--alongside delicious grape leaf rolls, creamy hummus, and smooth baba ghanoush. The pita bread was warm and tasty, though a bit thinner and less fresh than I'm used to. I also tried a Barbican malt beverage--a non-alcoholic drink originally from the UK and now hugely popular across the Middle East. I went with the peach flavor, which was refreshingly sweet and lightly fizzy. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we're already looking forward to going back. We've heard great things about their Ramadan buffet, which sounds like a must-try next time.

The most tender chicken I've ever had. The service is always on point and they treat you with such tender hospitality. Flavors and vibes immaculate.

Enjoyed a nice lunch here at La Shish Kabob. Plenty of seating as the restaurant is quite spacious. Service was friendly & helpful and it was easy to navigate the menu. Loved my chicken kabob platter with rice; the salad that accompanied was delicious & refreshing! Chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was delish. The hummus platter was plentiful enough for two and we were thrilled to have leftovers. Staff was so nice bringing us all little containers so we could take every morsel home and they even gave us extra pita; so accommodating! Thank you so much for a great meal!

I love this place, as I came back from dropping my daughter at the airport I decided to stop by to pick up dinner. I hadn't gotten to go orders before, and the flavor is as delicious. I ordered their lentil soup which is by far the most delicious lentil soup I've ever eaten; they make it different than the traditional way it's blended instead and they serve it with their homemade mayo sauce and a green chillli pepper sauce which are both very tasty. I also ordered the shawarma meal which is their chicken wrap and comes with fries, pickles on the side and mayo. On too of that I ordered the Kibe which is stuffed with ground beef and it's one of my favorite dishes "appetizers " they have. Their service was fast and friendly as usual and the ambiance is the same, it's a dinner feel.

The young woman who's always at the counter is always so friendly and accommodating and willing to explain what something is if need be. I got the vegetarian combo even though I'm not a vegetarian. It had baba ghanoush, hummus, falafel a little lettuce and tomato and pita bread. The food is absolutely delicious. I decided to stay and eat. The music is rather welcoming as is the decor. I have tried many things here like the Shawarma, the chicken kebabs and the tomato cucumber salad. All are absolutely delicious and you get plenty to eat. I decided to try Shahi Kulfi ice cream popsicle. I got the almond. Over the top delicious! So creamy with bits of almonds. With the ice cream and a water, the total came to 20 bucks so worth every cent.

The food was delicious, first time eating at La shish and didn't got disappointed the service was the best, they get really busy on Friday's everything was clean.

Food was very good Services was very good Ambiance was fine as well. Over all was a nice place to eat.

This is an order at the counter sit wherever kind of casual restaurant and the lively environment really exemplified how solid this restaurant is for lots of middle eastern people in charlotte. To start, The service was quick and the workers were very kind. I ordered the hummus and pita bread which comes served warm and the hummus is creamy and flavorful with a side of spicy green pepper and mayo which all complimented each other very well. I ordered the half chicken with yellow rice and while the flavor was unique and the rice was wonderful, the chicken was admittedly dry, which was a let down. The lentil soup on the side was creamy and had great flavor. On the flip side, my dad ordered the Greek salad with chicken kebab on top and that chicken was phenomenal with a great char and was super moist- I'll be sure to order this if I want chicken from here again. The salad was a very generous portion and came with loads of chicken, pickles, tomato, feta, olives, and the dressing was simple but paired perfectly- it was basically lemon juice and herbs. I also ordered the coconut-like cake (?) that they had on a side counter by the register where you can take as many slices as you want but I just took a pre portioned serving of 4 pieces. It was a mildly crumbly cake but it was incredibly moist with what I presume is a sweet syrup and coconut flakes on top. It was a great way to finish the meal. Overall, great food and would love to come back and try more menu items

Food was great, just a little pricier than desired. A number of menu options are about 2x what they were a few years ago. Also be aware when ordering the Cornish hen that if they're out they'll just give you chicken without notifying you about the substitution.

First and foremost, the young lady who rang us up was a gem. She was friendly and helped us make choices, all of which we were happy with. The gyro was the best of the savory food. Then the two desserts - can't remember names, but one was like baklava but with a different filling, and the other had coconut in it. Both were great. Place itself is casual, seems they operate as a quasi market as well. Look forward to being back!

Tad bit expensive but it was worth it. The atmosphere is definitely unlike I've ever seen. Charlotte restaurants surely delivers when it comes to creating a vibe

Food was okay, maybe just what I had that day. Seems to be a popular location for food its a selfservice location where you order at the register and the food is taken to you at the table. Staff is nice and friendly, they might want to consider some additional service to ensure sitting area is cleaner. Probably a more take-out location.

Why haven't I been here sooner. Authentic Middle Eastern dishes. I had the shawarma over rice with a salad and lentil soup. Delicious. The order came back quick. Nice spot with a friendly vibe.

Excellent Mediterranean food, I've had orders catered from this restaurant for large parties and gone there for lunch. You'll never be disappointed with the mix grill kebabs! The hummus is smooth and freshly made.

This place has such great reviews and I really don't understand why, to be honest. It's upsetting because those reviews definitely enticed me to give this place a shot. La Shish Kabob was somewhat busy when I arrived -- several people in line. The decor is nothing fancy. A few tables, grub behind the glass...you know the deal. The food looked promising. So I ordered the lamb with yellow rice which came with some pita too. Utterly bland. Utterly disappointing--shockingly so. Everything. Even the pita. Maybe I'm used to the kebab spots in NY or something but this was really surprising given the reviews on here. I don't know what to tell ya. I won't bother trying this place again and I wish God speed to anyone who does.

I decided to check out the Ramadan buffet they have during the month of Ramadan. This is quite the buffet, and it is laid out differently than most of the buffets you can visit. This buffet is so popular that it is best to make a reservation. Though there are plenty of tables, this place gets filled up for the buffet. The buffet does not start until 7 PM, and I recommend getting there a little early. Once the dinner is served, everyone gets in a single line to be serve a plate full of perfectly cooked lamb and white rice and/or chicken with yellow rice. Then, there are around fifty other items to choose from on the steam and cold tables. The servers were all very friendly and attentive. (and cute!) I came for the lamb, and I was a happy camper. I do not think I had ever eaten as much lamb as I did last night. It was very good, and the chicken quarter was nice, too. The lentil soup was so good that I had three servings! Before this month is over, I think I will be going there again. Sorry, I did not take any pictures this time, but I will my next visit.

Constantly closing before the listed hours and on random days. Very inconsistent and irritating when you drive to the restaurant only to find they have closed early AGAIN.

My family took me here for my birthday and I had a very good time. The vibe was very nice, service was great, and the food was really good. The woman at the front was very nice to us even though we took a long time to order and the waiter was very hospitable too. I got three different entrees and desert. I went a little late at night but In the back they had what looked like a buffet which I will definitely be going back to try. 10/10

Drove over an hour to dine for a special occasion and our evening was ruined by the horrible food. Food arrived cold. Chicken and beef kabobs were so dry and burnt we couldn't even chew or swallow it. Had to keep washing it down with water. Especially the kafta kabab - it was SO BURNT. Incinerated. Like charcoal. The "yogurt" side was so watered down, it didn't even taste like anything. Just cucumbers swimming in white colored water. The rice was mushy and puffy - tasted like microwaved instant rice in a bag. The baklava was so soggy, not fresh at all. Hardly any pistachio and a strange rubbery texture. And the prices are high - we paid $150 to feed 4 people (entree, drink, dessert, nothing else). Staff was nice but food was absolutely horrible.

Underwhelming and lacks flavor. The "tzatziki" sauce or whatever this white sauce is, is bland. The pitas are nothing special.

This was the most flavorless middle eastern food I have ever had. The chicken lacked salt. The garlic sauce was even bland. The baklava was soggy and flavorless. The falafel was greasy. I would save the time and energy and go somewhere else.

Food was great. I can't remember the name of the plate I got but it was really good. The ice cream was great. The Dubai chocolate was good as well. Service was alright. Ambiance wise - not many people in there

amazing service and amazing food!! Ordered a half chicken and rice with veggies, it was cooked perfect and the flavor was amazing!!! will be back many times !!

I love their chicken shawarma plate. It was so filling and the price was affordable. I was able to share some with my children and we all were full afterwards. The food is well seasoned and their white sauce is the bomb. I always order through door dash. So I haven't been able to experience the customer service inside but they give you a nice amount of sauces in the bag. I look forward to my next meal soon!

Food is eh I went here to try a variety of more authentic dishes and was disappointed. I was expecting more flavor than what I could get at the halal truck but they missed bad. I will say the food portions are plentiful. The people are very kind and friendly. It's a very laid back atmosphere for a quick bite.

Perhaps the most underwhelming food I've ever had. Desperately lacking flavor and care and certainly devoid of any culinary passion or effort. This is some of the most basic takeout that leaves you wondering- did anyone plan to serve a dish like this? Could anyone have possibly consciously put that together? Bland and blatant store bought pita, comes in the original store bag of four (then gets split into twos!), not even warmed before they ship it out. Disgrace to Charlotte and Mediterranean food- I can't believe the rest of you are fooled hey this place....

We do a good bit of takeout so packing off the food is important to us and they did a fantastic job. I love Mediterranean food and have struggled to find a good spot in Charlotte but thankfully we have found it. Everything was cooked great, fresh, and tasty. Will be back!

Love the food here! This was my first time eating at La shish kabob and it did not disappoint! My group and I tried the falafel, NY style schwarma, lentil soup, schwarma wrap, and their cauliflower. It came out really fast and hot!

one word: AMAZING!!! if you love middle eastern food this is the place to go. it is not in the best location but the food is simply amazing with large portions. it is enough to take home for another one or meal. i got the lamb shank with rice with the salad. the meat was so tender it fell just comes off the bone. rice was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing with a strong mint flavor. their appetizers were very fresh and delicious. the falafels come out hot and one of the best ones i've ever had. I went with a group of 10 and everyone loved their dish. the servers are super friendly and helpful. you usually order up front and then find a place to sit. def making this my go to place for middle eastern food!

A regular go to if you want good Middle East food. There is a nice variety and the staff is very helpful if you need help deciding. I usually get a variety of items so that I can nibble for days on it.

I was so disappointed. All I wanted was some real garlic paste. The food was dry, stale. Flavors were not Mediterranean at all. Will not be back. I don't understand the good reviews below. Maybe they had a bad day. Gyro and shawarma both bad. BABA ganoush was just okay.

After my work out, I decided that I wanted to try a new restaurant today. I have had a constant craving for Mediterranean cuisine and this restaurant was one of the top restaurants that came up in my google search. The moment I walked into this restaurant, I definitely felt welcome and this is the first restaurant in the U.S. that has Mansaaf on their menu! When I saw Mansaaf, I knew this place was going to be legit. The cashier was super hospitable and was helping her father who owns the business. This is something I could relate to because I helped my parents with our Chinese restaurant business growing up. I ordered the chicken shawarma meal and it was absolutely delicious. The seasoning on the chicken was super flavorful and this is definitely one of the best shawarmas I have ever had outside of Jordan. If you are in Charlotte, NC and are craving for Mediterranean cuisine definitely check this place out! I love finding small family owned businesses and I am glad I discovered this one. Support your local businesses!

So good! Service was awesome. The servers are very friendly. The food was well seasoned and spiced. Definitely order the babaganoush and the falafel for appetizers. The lamb shank meat was so tender and just fell off the bone. The 18) Mix is great cause it comes with three kinds of meat, lamb, hafsa, and chicken. There is parking. We got the baklava, pistachio flavor. flaky and delicious.

Yum!! First of all the fact that they have mansaf would probably have me giving the 5 stars alone! But really every single thing we ordered was amazing. We got : an appetizer combo ( falafel, kibbeh and babaganosh) , a Turkish kabab, a NY style sharwarma plate with lamb and Of corse the mansaf. Teh porrions for everything is huge and this order has basically lasted us all weekend giving me a nice break from cooking. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu.

This place deserves 5 stars for outstanding food in a family owned and operated restaurant. Location: in a non descript strip mall, easy to get to and plenty of parking. I have ordered for pick up several times and sat down for dinner just once. So my review is skewed heavily in favor for pickup. Food: My favorite is lamb shanks. Absolutely juicy and delicious and with yellow rice. The Adana labs are my 2nd favorite. Any of the signature dishes are prepared well. They do have some desserts as well but I've mostly focused on appetizers and entrees. Con: not a fan of the side salad, and I am bummed they don't serve a roasted tomato along with the rice when I get a platter any more. Wish they bring that back.

So good!!! And Palestinian owned food was fresh and the seasoning was perfect will definitely go again

Ordered the Turkish Adana Kabobs with rice and lentil soup on the side. Kabobs were delish! Lentil soup was OK, could have used a little more flavor. My meal came with yogurt sauce and schug. Yogurt sauce is always great IMO. I tried a little bit of the schug, but I'm a spice wimp, so my portion was sub-respectable. That being said, I feel like the flavor was SUPER good and if you're a spice person, you'll be into it.

Great food! Recommend the hummus. The portions are huge and the service is great. The meat on the mixed meat platter is to die for.

Great location, we went in on a Saturday night, they had a selection of food items at the buffet. Decided to get buffet instead of ordering from the menu. Food was really good for the price. I saw other customers had ordered from the menu and their plates were huge. I wish I ordered from the menu instead of going to the buffet since the meat selection was small.

YUMMY!!! I'll definitely be going back to try their lamb shank soon. I had the ny style schwarma plate which will now feed me for two more days. We got some baklava and tried the kanafa, which was some sweet cream and phyllo dough dessert. Strongly recommend checking them out

Service was friendly - no complaints there. You order from the counter and seat yourself. Ambiance is casual but nice. Food came out pretty quickly. It all looked great but it was a bit bland for my taste - definitely needed more seasoning. The desserts were also a bit disappointing - did not taste as expected. The beverage choices weren't great - a lot of sugary juice/soda drinks coconut water and plain water. Some seltzer would have been nice but I guesss that's not popular thing in NC. for the food and drinks for the service

Good foodChicken Shawarma Plate Shawarma Wrap it Postmates highly recommend this place

LOVE the food. Very tasty, cooked perfectly. The quantity is generous too. Clean and spacious. Great service! Would recommend.

La Shish Kabab has been on my list to try but I feel like this visit wasn't a good representation of them. My visit was Easter Sunday. La Shish Kabab was open and was having a buffet. I decided not to do the buffet but to order off the menu. I got the NYC style Sharma plate. I got my nibblings a cheeseburger to share and my friend order the Cornish Hen plate. The whole ordering process was quite an ordeal and I was ready to go. I never felt like I knew exactly what was happening. I ordered at the counter then when I said it was for here I was directed to have a seat and told I could pay afterwards. No one helped us with drinks or silverware. It was kinda a free for all. Once we got our food there were some slight issues. One my rice was cold and hard and needed massive amounts of the white sauce to make it edible. I requested some extra sauce and then I needed more but was told that it would cost 5.95 for more sauce. If you know me you know I hate paying for extra sauce when the entree is extremely dry. I would say that the dish overall was ok but it would have been better if it was fresh and hot. I hate to say this but I've had better off a food truck downtown. The other issue was that they tried to exchange a half a hen for a Cornish hen. When it was brought to their attention there were excuses made and ultimately we had it taken back and removed from our check. But they decided that we would be still charged for the salad that came with the dinner. I was so ready to go and for the experience to be over that I just paid for the items and didn't make a stink. I love Mediterranean food and this was not a good experience. I would like to say I would come back and give them another try but I have found other restaurants that offer great food and service and so I don't see myself coming back anytime soon. La Shish Kebab 3117-A N Sharon Amity Charlotte, NC 28205 Sunday April 21, 2019 12:30pm

Excellent food and friendly service. The NY style chicken and rice was better than NY. They even gave me samples of items I inquired about.