Henri V.
Yelp
Shawarma House is located on Newport Ave in Ocean Beach/OB and had opened over a month ago. Limited street parking and private parking lots close by.
Yesterday, while out in OB, my friend and I saw Shawarma House and decided to try their lunch. Most indoor seating were taken as there was a large group of military people having lunch. Luckily there were a few tables and seats outside with an umbrella shade for us to enjoy the OB sunshine.
The cashier staff named Mais was cordial, helpful and nice. She explained some of the items on the menu, which was mostly Mediterranean selections. I like Mediterranean food and glad this place was new and clean.
For my dining friend the Beef Shawarma plate which has the sliced marinated beef, yellow saffron rice, salad, hummus and pita.
For myself, the Greek salad, with added Falafel. And of course french fries to share.
The food looked appealing, presented nicely, generous portions too; we should have just ordered one dish. We were hungry and ate some of our lunches but couldn't finish it all and had most of it boxed togo.
I like Mediterranean food and the food here was ok but just not the best I've had. I tried some of the beef shawarma and it had a taste of lamb, which I'm not a fan of. A big fan of lamb is a furbaby, and she liked it.
Perhaps a beef kabob would taste more like beef and not taste any hint of lamb...?
The saffron rice tasted bland just like the hummus. The pita bread was not fluffy but rather flat. Fries lacked sea salt seasoning.
Upon cutting a falafel ball, it was mostly chickpea and not green inside, which lacked parsley herb.
My fav was the Greek salad which was enough to feed four, had a medley of cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, slivered red onions, pitted black olive and sprinkled feta cheese with oil and vinegar dressing. This salad was great but would have liked for more feta cheese and perhaps serve it in a nice thick chunk, as it's usually done.
The owner was nice and did come out to check if all was satisfactory, we wanted to be reciprocally nice and said everything was ok.
If you're not as particular with seasoning and flavors as I am and want Hugh portions of Mediterranean food in the very casual area of sunny Ocean Beach, try Shawarma House.