Ara's Shawarma

Ara’s Shawarma is absolutely amazing! I love the food here! Everything is flavorful, fresh, and made with care. Their new crispy shawarma is next-level delicious and easily one of the best shawarmas I’ve had. Huge shoutout to Mike for the top-tier service, he’s incredibly nice, welcoming, and makes the experience even better. The atmosphere is great too: clean, comfortable, and inviting. Highly recommend Ara’s Shawarma if you’re looking for incredible food and outstanding service. I’ll definitely be back!

We were in the area and decided to try Aras Shawarma for lunch—it’s in the spot that used to be Veggie Grill—and we’re glad we did. We both ordered the chicken shawarma wraps, and the portions were big and very filling. Ordering was super easy with the self-serve kiosks, and the restaurant itself is spacious, clean, and bright with a large indoor seating area. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I really liked the artwork inside—it adds a nice touch to the space. The chicken was fresh, juicy, and well-seasoned, and the fries were crispy, hot, and generously portioned. We shared one order of fries and it was more than enough for both of us. Parking options are convenient with metered street parking available, plus a paid lot in the back. Overall, everything was smooth from ordering

Food was great! Tried the viral crispy shawarmas (chicken & beef) They were both really good, especially with the garlic sauce. Also shoutout Tigran for the exceptional service, he even gave us a small sweet treat. Will definitely be coming back

Been a fan of Ara's Shawarma since they started serving great food at Sherman Way. Followed them when they open their first shop in North Hollywood. Now here at their new location in Encino, they still continue to serve the same great quality. With a bigger place, really clean and great service thank you to Mike who has been a great host. A variety of combos and plates are available. I will definitely recommend them for our next lunch catering at our office.

I came here to eat with my brother and we were welcomed by a very kind man Mike! The food was so delicious and the best chicken shawarma I’ve ever had! Super nice and attentive staff that made our experience so great. These Dubai chocolate strawberries are also next level! The strawberries are so fresh and sweet with the warm deliciousness of the chocolate and pistachio. 100/10 Everything! Will definitely be coming back soon! :)