It is the best shawarma on upper West side.

Delicious Mediterranean food. I got the falafel and sabich platter. Both were amazing and full of flavor with many dips and salads that accompanied it. The falafel was also fluffy and flavorful. The pita was soft and fresh.

The shwarma and falafel here are awesome, really delicious. Also, these guys are the best. They pay careful attention to get your order just right. And they include my favorite sides (hummus, pickles, fried eggplant, french fries, and tehina) And earlier tonight, I just walked out with my order, listening to music, and one of the workers chased me a block up Amsterdam to give me the s'chug (hot sauce) I had forgotten to take. Amazing addition to the neighborhood! 😋

Stopped by looking for late night snack. I've never had shawarma before, so I asked young man behind counter to put my pita together however he would recommend. Dolev did not disappoint. Delicious food, delightful service. Do yourself a favor and grab yourself a bite to eat at Shawarma Shabazi.

Amazing and incredible food. Also, the two guys who are in there are so kind and fun. Give them all the praise! Shoutout to Algeria and Sudan 😁

Just wow!! I had the pita falafel as a vegetarian. The staff were very friendly and considerate to my requests, everything was fresh and the amount given was VERY generous! Will definitely come back!!

Delicious food, everything is fresh and very high quality. Best shawarma I tried so far in the US. Great service and very friendly staff. Highly recommended!!! 🔥💫

I order a lot of take out, and this place is unbelievable. Great portions and very friendly service. Delicious food and highly authentic.

Truly the best shawarma I have been able to find in Manhattan, and I've been searching all over for good shawarma. The lavash size seems crazy expensive until you see it, it is truly huge. I'm eagerly waiting until I can come back. Also the sabich was awesome, very heavy but awesome.

This is no joke some of the best shawarma I've ever had. It's a little pricey but after I took the first bite I knew why. I would rate this Shawarma 9/10 and I'm usually pretty critical of shawarma because it's one of my favorite dishes.

Completely lowkey and unpretentious kosher food. Very welcome given the typical Manhattan Kosher food scene. Owner and employees were friendly and the shwarma in a laffa I had was great! They also carry "Spring" which is awesome and hard to find. All around great place to stop for a quick authentic bite to eat.

Sakib was very hospitable, and gave my girlfriend and I an unforgettable experience! The dining area is wonderful and the food is great, open late!!

Amazing food & very very kind employees, best middle eastern on the uws without a doubt 😎

Amazing service and even better food! Highly recommend!

I’m from Germany and i visited there and the food was absolutely delicious. I visited many Middle Eastern restaurants that provide such food but that’s the best one so far. Yummy 😋

The food here is absolutely phenomenal! I was obsessed with my Laffa. It was big enough for two people.

They’ve got amazing food! It’s a go-to for me and the wife. The employees are also incredible. Always a pleasure here.

I LOVE Shawarma Shabazi, this is the closest to Israeli food I've found in NYC after looking all over. The food is fantastic, fresh, and with generous portions. The customer service is very kind, I look forward to going back and highly recommend Shawarma Shabazi!

This place is the absolute best. All the other restaurants are closed, except for this place, all can never get so good. I came here at 11:50 PM after a sauna and was starving. Shakib and Efraim absolutely took care of me - massive portions of shawarma and incrediblely delicious platters. You won’t find this anywhere else. Go and bless yourselves by eating a meal here.

An absolute must try! Quality. Quick. Authentic. Casual. With a big smile!

The food is amazing, it’s fresh and delicious! And the service it’s great

This was a much needed 2am food pit stop after a late night out. My friends and I loved the atmosphere and shawarma. So much so that I came back for lunch to try the falafel. Overall fantastic atmosphere and solid food. The tahini was a little watery for my taste, but they had fast service, open community outdoor tables, Israeli music, and green falafel. Effie saw I was new and was very kind to stop by to chat and offered me a Prigat juice. That taste is distinctively Israeli and such a callback to childhood. I’ll definitely be back!

Very good food. Very good atmosphere. Very good service. Definitely recommend this place for those who want authentic middle Eastern food with friendly staff and services.

Excellent food and even better service. The staff is super friendly and the food is delicious

Discovered this place when I needed some Yemenite chicken soup while getting over a cold. I will be back!!! The food is incredible and so is the staff!!!

If you have not tried this mouthwatering lafa Shawarma, you have not lived!! Your mouth has not danced and your tummy is not completely full. This is just about the most delicious hidden treasure in New York City! One serving is enough for two if not, three or four… Service is with a smile and authentic . Atmosphere is that of a takeout they play great music while you wait… The food is exceptional creative fresh in abundance no skimping. I think I dream about it afterwards… It’s a must.sabich is also mouthwatering!! I will take a platter of that to go and serve it to my guest as an appetizer… Saves me lots of time and they can’t get enough of it, especially with the freshly made pita!!! Yummmm sooo good!!!

The best Shwarma ever ever ate in America after Israel

I recently eat in the restaurant and was thoroughly impressed! The food was not only delicious but also incredibly fresh, making for a delightful culinary experience. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great dining experience. I will definitely be coming back!

The vegetables and schnitzel are great! But the hummus is outstanding! Best in the world!

Good place goes music. Pretty cheap and with a good quality. Really good people and very popular

Amazing kosher Israeli food. They were blasting old school Israeli bangers when we went and had speedy very nice service. A bit pricy but totally worth it

We stumbled upon this Israeli gem while wandering around the upper west side. The Sabich on laffa was amazing and the portions were so generous! The counter staff was courteous and accommodating. We’ll come back to this place every time we visit New York!!!

Great falafel for sure! None only fresh but they let you pick what ever vegetables you want. This is so special because I am often picky and their choices are delicious! I seriously go once a week minimum, for 12$ I don t think you can beat the taste, nutrition and pleasure I get from their sandwich. Also they work fast so if you are in a rush, it’s a great place to go!

This was the best Chicken Shawarma we have ever had anywhere is the world! Better than I’ve had in Israel or Turkey. So flavorful. Often shawarma has no caramelization but not here, besides the smell I knew from looking at the chicken being cut of the vertical spit it would be good. It was too cold to eat outside (there’s no inside tables) so sat in our car a couple of blocks away. When we come back to our car 11 hours later the car still smelled like our lunch. I wanted it again. The Yemenite Chicken Soup was the best chicken soup we have ever eaten. I need to find this recipe! There’s a potato and drumstick in the soup. Usually fall off the bone chicken in soup is tasteless not this.

Delishhh!! Left nothing behind!!

Stopped by cause the rating were great. Ratings make sense , place has great food and vibes.

This place has amazing food and customer service. The other day I stopped by just to get their red and green harissa sauce (which are outstanding) and they refused to take payment. Today I ordered chicken shawarma, which I accidentally dropped once I already left the place and they insisted on getting me an entire new plate for free, even though it was 100% my fault. The nicest people and the delicious food keeps us coming back!

Great food with fast service. The portions are huge. Highly recommended!

Went here last night on stop along my mission to try all Israeli restaurants in the city and it was outstanding. Ordered a shawarma pita with fries and the portions seemed super generous for the price. The Tahina was delicious and their Amba sauce was absolutely delicious. Great textures from the fresh ingredients and great flavors Absolutely delicious food in a welcoming family environment. The staff working were super friendly and kind, very knowledgeable and eager to help you make a choice. 10/10 will come again and will recommend. Be aware if it is raining you’ll want to plan for take out but on a sunny day I’d imagine their outdoor seating would be a very charming neighborhood experience.

This is a small gem on the upper west. DEFINITELY worth a visit...& more. The staff is extremely kind (& quick). The prices are reasonable. The portions are surprisingly large, & the quality is above & beyond fresh & tasty. Order ahead & you'll be enjoying the truly delicious tastes of middle-eastern cuisine in no time... HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👍👍👍

The shawarma was so tasty and the falafel was the best i had in a long time. Highly recommended.

Best food and shwarma here in Manhattan..

I just finish a great meal on Shabazi and let me tell you, I had a GREAT meal! The flavors are authentic. The service is awesome. The place is super clean and the food is amazing. They have great atmosphere and overall I would definitely recommend this place.

The chicken shawarma makes the Israeli side of me jump for joy. The falafel is very good too, but not quite as good as at Tamam in the UES. But in any event this is one of the few best shawarma/falafel joints in manhattan. Yum.

I’ve been here 3 times in 4 days. So far I’ve only had the eggplant sabich, it’s that good. Everything is flavorful, the toppings too. The people are friendly. I’m glad to be a budding regular. Tbh I think it’s the best quality food (delicious, nutritious, fresh) for the price for about 20 blocks in either direction. And after living in the area the last ten years, I’ve tried pretty much everything.

Shawarma Shabazi is the best shawarma I ate in Manhattan. My boyfriend had a falafel and he also enjoyed it very much. A great new addition to the Upper West side fast food establishments. Service was very friendly. We will definitely return and try the sabich and the shawarma of course.

Everything was delicious! You must come for the best shawarma in town

I visited New York for 6 days from the state of Texas and ended up having two meals at this location because the food was just that good. In a city where you have to be the best to survive, we chose to eat here for two meals! The flavors and consistency of quality and service were great. Can't say enough good things about this place! Keep up the good work gentlemen!

If you want a taste of Israel in NYC, come to Shwarma Shabazi that has the best Israeli food! From beginning to end, Uri and the Team make you feel like family and it is a truly great place to visit. 🥗 🇮🇱

I'm not the type to generally leave reviews but I had the yemenite chicken soup from here and must say it's the best soup I've ever had, by a long shot. Literally months later and I still frequently think about the soup. It definitely left quite an impression on me. I HIGHLY recommend! I was just so blown away with the explosion of flavor in every bite.

Israeli shawarma style, loved every bite! You definitely should try!!❤️🤞🏼

Wow! Definitely some of the best shawarma I’ve eaten outside of Israel. It’s always appreciated to walk in a store and immediately feel at home, Hebrew from the first step through the door, feels like a little shawarmiah in Israel. And wow, the flavor! Fresh, juicy, soft laffah,

Great shawarma counter, no indoor seating. Huge amount of toppings for sandwich or platter. Just get all of them! Harif hot sauce is super good!

Excellent all around!! The owner Effy has a gem here…great food, generous portions and very reasonable prices…he told his employees to take good care of me after we had an interesting conversation and boy did they!! Their felafel platter was excellent with tons of great extras like hummus, fried eggplant, cabbage, Israeli salad & more!! His employees treated me wonderfully and I’d definitely go back…I do owe effy an apology after he asked me to post a pic, I was so busy stuffing my face I forgot…but I promise next time, but trust me…his food is amazing, just go and enjoy!!!

I ordered the sabich platter with everything.Such amazing flavors! There was definitely enough food in the platter.to make two sandwiches! Everything was very fresh and flavorful. My only gripe is that the amba sauce that I received on the side were not properly closed so there was quite a mess in the bag...but it didn't affect the food..just a tiny inconvenience. Staff was very friendly..and efficient. It's a small place with a few outdoor table. But Central Park is about 4-5 blocks away .you most certainly could take your food to go for a nice picnic.

Had everything on the menu! Great food, great price! Best kosher fries and shawarma in town!!

Pfff. With one can easily eat 2 people

Canavar Vasfi

Portions are huge. You are gonna be full after eat this for sure. Free unlimited toppings is great. But I don’t recommend to choose all the toppings if you are gonna get laffa. Because laffa would be huge and it’ll be really hard to eat :D Dine in option is limited. Especially in winter. They direct us to the restaurant near them. But there was no service in there. We just sit by the other Shabazi customers. They were calling us to sit there because restaurant doesnt allow them to sit anywhere else. But it’s great for to take out.

David

Best shawarma in NYC hands down. Large portion sizes and lots of meat. Sauces were great and the owner was Really nice to us

Toby Weinberger

Shawarma Shabazi delivers some of the best falafel around-crispy, fresh, and full of flavor every time. The service is just as impressive: friendly, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. Consistently great food paired with excellent customer care makes this a place worth returning to.

Motty Greenberg

Best food in Manhattan. Best customer service all though its very busy. Got the food hot and delicious.

Shneur Wisnefsky

Shawarma Shabazi captures the true essence of Israel right in the heart of the city. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels like stepping into a Tel Aviv street corner — the energy, the aromas, and the friendly banter behind the counter all add to its authentic Israeli vibe. The music, the décor, and even the pacing of service bring a genuine sense of home-style Middle Eastern hospitality that’s hard to find elsewhere. The food itself is outstanding. The shawarma is tender, perfectly seasoned, and sliced fresh off the spit, just like in the markets of Jerusalem or Haifa. Every ingredient tastes vibrant and thoughtfully chosen — from the crisp vegetables to the freshly made hummus and creamy tahini. Their Lafa is a standout: soft, warm, and fluffy with that slight char that makes it irresistible. It wraps everything together beautifully, creating the perfect handheld meal that’s both filling and flavorful. To elevate the experience even further, pair your Lafa shawarma with a cold Malka beer. Its smooth, slightly fruity notes balance the savory spices perfectly, making it the ideal companion to this Israeli feast. Shawarma Shabazi isn’t just a meal — it’s a taste of Israel done right.

Shayna M

The food and customer service are both excellent! Recently had a problem with an order that was Doordash’s fault, and they went above and beyond to fix the problem. Highly recommend this spot!

Rachel Kreynin

Amazing. Got the shawarma plate and it was loaded. Really appreciate the portions of meat and vegetables. Delicious toppings with hummus and tahini and cucumber and cabbage and eggplant etc. Highly recommend. You will be satisfied. Great, fast service too.

Aletia Gonzalez

I accidentally found this place because it's near my massage therapist. It was GREAT! the food was fresh, healthy, super tasty and delicious

Eden Cohen

The best shawarma in Manhattan by far! Love everything there, their falafel and schnitzel are amazing too! Big portions and feels like home. Highly recommended!!!

Rave Sofir

Wow it’s the best show are my ever taste in New York City the best service taste and cleanest thank you sooooo much wowwwww I’m In love for this Shwarma plate I’ll pay 100$ even more sooooo delicious

Nora Joon

Shawarma Shabazi seriously delivers! 🔥 I got the shawarma laffa and fries—super flavorful, fresh, and cooked just right. You can taste the quality in every bite. And the service? Top-notch. Shoutout to Joseph, Sakib, and Saeed for being so welcoming and on point! 🙌 Great vibes, great food—definitely coming back soon. 🥙🍟💯

Jackson T Whang

Food here is unbelievable. Get the chicken shawarma laffa (huge burrito) and/or plate (two whole tupperwares of food). Amazing value, probably 60% more food than chipotle. Also more expensive tho but not crazy. Not really anywhere to sit unless it’s nice outside. Really hits.

Isabel Sgroi

We ordered two laffas two drinks and fries roughly $30 each person! The meat and all the toppings were very very good . meat had so much flavor. fast service! The only thing i didn’t like was the laffa, think it was lacking a little bit of flavor and needs to be perfected. Next time i would try the pita!! Very inexpensive, comparable to prices in israel. KOSHER! highly recommend

Mordechai “Mordechai Michael Clapman” Clapman

Nestled in the heart of New York City at 668 Amsterdam Avenue, Shawarma Shabazi offers a delightful culinary journey to the streets of Tel Aviv. The star of the menu is undoubtedly their shawarma, which is both flavorful and tender, capturing the essence of Israeli street food. Complementing the shawarma, I had the falafel balls, which were scrumptious! This is a must visit!

Avi K

Wonderful! Such a cute spot! The shawarma was was extremely flavorful & tender & the laffa bread was the best I’ve had outside of Israel! 🤤

Sabich and fries are standouts. All seating is outdoors

Really good falafel pita! Falafel lacked a bit of crunch though

Good food. Nothing incredible. Kind of a loss that they don't have a beef or chicken shawarma. People are super nice. Each sandwich is 20 bucks which, while the servings are large, definitely felt expensive. Restaurant next door let's you sit inside and eat if they are not busy (same owners I guess) which is a convenient touch.

Ameya Bhakay

Walked in for a quick take-out lunch and there was only one person at the counter doing everything. So if you are in a hurry and if there is a line, best to try some other place! But, if you do have the patience to wait, then you are about to experience some pretty amazing food. If you are a vegetarian, you are in luck - their prices are competitive as compared to a $19.50 Chicken Pita or $22.50 for Laffa or $25.50 for a plate. I opted for the Laffa option and it was big enough me to enjoy that meal for lunch and dinner. With an impressive selection of unlimited toppings, a flavorful falafel and hummus, this place will be my goto place when I am craving a good Falafel plate or Pita.

ramata doray

I chose a chicken shawarma on a pita, and at first, the pita looked small, like it was going to be tiny. But don’t be fooled. Once they start adding all the toppings, it turns into a huge, filling wrap. You can add hummus, cucumber salad, grilled onions, cabbage, tomatoes, tahini so many options. It was delicious, and I’d rate this shawarma an 8.4. The video looks messy, because the tahini and the hummus were dripping I took it to go.

Big portions, mid taste

Mediocre tasting and an outlier in terms of price. Totals $20 for a small chicken shawarma sandwich. I understand restaurants have low margins but there are places that are cheaper and better tasting close by.

I wish this place "transported" me to Tel Aviv. It's a sad imitation that makes me regret being in NY. Falafel platters with 6 bad small balls of falafel, sabich with a few strips of eggplant, and salads with hardly any flavor at all. All this at twice the price of mamoun's down the street or Tel Aviv. There's nowhere to sit (even if you get a plate of food) and no ambiance to speak of. At least the pita is fluffy. I brought my Israeli friend here and he was so offended that he said it was a disgrace to Israel.

Food was great (initially). Experience not so much. Initially offered seating in sister restaurant next door, but was rejected once received food. After spending 100$+ on food for three people, was made to sit outside in the cold. Made to feel like our money wasn't good enough, and that there were two classes of customers.

Max Dunlap

The most mediocre $24 chicken schwarma I've ever had. Why doesn't it have any flavor? Why doesn't it stay together? And why is it $24?? The lady who took my order didnt really say anything it was kind of weird.

Very bland, unseasoned chicken... I don’t know where the 5 stars are coming from, but for $20 I expected something better. People do not know what good food is who come here.

The food was disappointing, especially considering the price. I'm baffled by the high reviews. This was one of the worst shawarma plates I've ever had. The rice was mushy, the pickles lacked flavor, the hummus tasted off, and the shawarma was tasteless with an unpleasant texture.

The kosher for passover schnitzel with gluten free baguette cost over $30 and was barely the size of my fist. Conveniently, there is no photo on uber eats. Super upsetting to spend that much on a single portion to begin with, but the portion size makes it an outright scam

I spend $38 for a plate of chicken shawarma through Uber eats. On their website it was $26. Yeah, Uber takes a lot of commission, but that's not what I'm here for. I'm here to tell you that they do not put utensils (forks/spoon/knife) unless you have specifically requested through Uber app. Are you kidding me? I don't know if I requested them or not, in fact I don't even remember if there was an option to order one, but this is a basic courtesy. There was no napkin either. It was a mess. Meh!!! Oh by the way, the food was cold, bland, and not worth it. I have no idea where the five stars are coming from.

Insanely expensive and mediocre. 29$ for sandwich and water is criminal. The seating area seemed dirty from the day before

Very rude & poor customer service. This is one place I wouldn't recommend or ever come/order takeout ever again. Dreadful

Mistress Arriella

Vile, dirty, unsanitary. We even saw a rat outside the door. Expensive for garbage food. Food sits in an unclean display case with flies. Maybe the religious have no other place to eat, but for everyone else, just run. Grade F.

doriya spielman

Food arrive cold. All wet. Salads are all mixed together sitting in lots of fluids. Could not eat that.