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NAVAT SHAWARMA Valley Village in Valley Village

4.7 (171) 12122 Magnolia Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607, United States

Categories

Halal restaurant
Asian fusion restaurant
Caterer
Mediterranean restaurant
Shawarma restaurant

Location on the map

Valley Village, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 747-265-3211
Site: http://navatfoodtruck.com/

Opening hours

Monday:12–10:30 PM
Tuesday:12–10:30 PM
Wednesday:12–10:30 PM
Thursday:12–10:30 PM
Friday:12–10:30 PM
Saturday:12–10:30 PM
Sunday:12–10:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.7

171 Reviews for NAVAT SHAWARMA Valley Village 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-29 20:04:44

This is my favorite Chicken shawarma in Southern California. The flavor of the chicken shawarma is excellent and has a unique taste. There is no overpowering garlic flavor and all the sauces and spices work well. This is not your typical Arab style shawarma, but this will exceed all your expectations.I also love getting the Plov which is amazing. It reheats really well if you want to have it for lunch.The owners are from Kyrgyzstan and are super friendly. I drive from San Diego just to eat here whenever I am in LA.

Review №2

2023-10-26 16:47:44

This is An amazing place to get some foreign street food. The truck is very clean and they have a nice place to sit and eat. Make sure you go to the right location, they are next to the John’s, if you are not sure give them a call they are very helpful food is amazing

Review №3

2023-11-06 05:13:47

The best and authentic Shawarma. Few tables on the street and advanced order pick up system. I really liked that! Definitely recommend if You enjoy shawarma. You can order in advance with Telegram messenger @navatfoodtruck

Review №4

2023-10-31 03:52:45

If you enjoy rice, I highly recommend trying PLOV.For those who appreciate beef, Samsa is a must-try.If youre a fan of chicken, dont miss the chance to savor the Chicken Shawarma Wrap.Navat Shawarma in Los Angeles boasts the best menu in town, offering an impressive variety of shawarma options that cater to every taste. What sets them apart is their use of special sauces, which transform each dish into a culinary masterpiece. The blend of flavors and textures is simply outstanding. From the tender meat to the crisp vegetables, every bite is a delight. If you crave a dining experience thats truly special, Navat Shawarma is the place to savor.

Review №5

2023-09-12 01:45:20

I have been passing by this food truck for a long time and just decided to try it one day. The wrap is jam packed with chicken. The sauce is amazing. It is a really big portion. The food is delicious. My husband is such a peaky eater but he actually went again because he loved it. Definitely will be going back again.

Review №6

2023-10-07 16:27:24

This place has amazing manti! The atmosphere and service was really nice as well if you go to their pick up location (not the food truck).

Review №7

2022-06-05 01:06:59

Delicious! Fresh ingredients you can taste and the sauce is to die for! Id ask for my fries a little more well done, but they are so fresh and tasty and pair perfectly with the sauce (or if you put them in the wrap itself!) I tried this truck on a whim and its quickly becoming a go-to. The staff is also friendly and welcoming and remembered us after our first visit!

Review №8

2023-10-23 04:25:33

Very tasty, reasonable price, very friendly guys, always fast, I live nearby and often visit the guys, it’s always delicious! (Спасибо брат!😂)

Review №9

2023-12-02 06:32:37

Very good, friendly staff. Their Shawarma is the best. They will make you eat like you’ve never before!

Review №10

2023-06-17 02:34:09

Great shawarma. Big portion and the price is right. I wish they put more napkins - they literally put ONE.Would like to come again

Review №11

2023-12-02 02:24:33

Thank you ☺️👍 I tried their Samsa,So juicy, highly recommend.Worth driving 30 minutes.Good luck guys and thank you. I felt like I am home today.

Review №12

2023-12-01 15:47:26

Food is fire!!!!! One of the best foods I’ve tried in LA in a while! Everything is full of flavor, fresh and plentiful. 10/10 would visit again.

Review №13

2023-11-13 06:06:31

This is one of the best places I have ever had, the shawarma is ridiculously bomb. The guys keep it super clean and the service is too notch. Must try if you havent.

Review №14

2023-12-04 04:54:28

Been looking for good Uzbek food for a while now. This is a very good spot! I think Samsa and Many are the best from the menu.

Review №15

2022-10-02 22:09:57

The chicken was cold and I ate as soon as I got it. Also Im 80% through the wrap and there are no Jalapeños when I specifically asked for them... but will I be back again? Yes... the food is good and quick. Just need to repeat I want Jalapeños and not cold chicken

Review №16

2023-11-13 01:15:12

So good!! It was really tasty.

Review №17

2023-10-31 04:08:23

Tried sawarma many times and each time couldn’t stop eating even if I’m full! Very tasty! Totally recommend!

Review №18

2023-10-07 05:47:44

We stoped by tonight with my boyfriend to try chicken shawarma and it was delicious! Definitely recommend this place! Thank you!

Review №19

2023-11-29 21:36:16

This is better than shawarma, white sauce as I like, powerful and a lot of meat and less salad!:)

Review №20

2023-07-09 23:14:53

Food is good, portion juicy, price reasonable.My friend visited LA, and went to this place, and suggest me to come and try it. And it’s really delicious.Have a good luck!Thank you !

Review №21

2023-10-20 06:32:05

The best Shawarma in LA!! Very delisious!! You should try other dishes too 😍😍 (Manti, Plov, Samsa) highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review №22

2023-10-23 19:01:42

Food is trash..dude taking order super is super rude... fake shawarma wraps 🤢 if you want real shawarma wraps dont come here go to Sherman Way instead..

Review №23

2023-08-12 23:54:52

Shawarma and pilaf are delicious here as in Kyrgyzstan!

Review №24

2022-12-29 10:23:27

I like their food, I like friendly and hardworking staff. Very clean food truck. I usually call them to order upfront when I’m 10 mins away. Everything they cook is amazing. Thank you!

Review №25

2023-06-04 20:54:17

The shawarma is made fresh to order, with a choice of chicken. The meat is juicy and flavorful, and the pita bread is soft and warm. The toppings are fresh and plentiful, with a variety of vegetables and sauces to choose from.The prices at Navat are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. The portions are generous, and I always leave feeling satisfied.Overall, I highly recommend Navat Shawarma to anyone looking for delicious Middle Eastern food.

Review №26

2023-09-21 20:49:07

A chicken shawarma is excellent! I also tried a shorpo soup it was delicious but the meat inside is not solid enough.

Review №27

2023-11-12 14:16:19

Horrible taste. In chicken tikka masla they just 5 small chicken cubes, saag paneer was just yogurt

Review №28

2023-10-31 03:57:18

Best shawarma ever ..im from europe and this shawarma make me feel like home..thank you

Review №29

2023-09-10 03:56:46

Poor customer service. Messed up my order and argued with me about it. The shawarma wrap was okay until I got halfway down and it’s overwhelmed with sauce.

Review №30

2023-10-31 06:01:56

The best shawarmas I have ever had so far

Review №31

2022-06-05 23:41:02

Delicious freshly made shawarma! Everyone must try! Good job guys!

Review №32

2022-07-01 23:10:41

Very well done, I love the taste and very fulfilling. Came here hungry and left 😋 happy and extremely satisfied. I recommend you come here.

Review №33

2023-10-31 03:11:31

Very tasty thank you!

Review №34

2022-10-28 05:37:17

The best shawarma I’ve ever tried.Now they also have “PLOV” so yammiiii 🔥 100% taste !!!

Review №35

2022-07-02 22:52:38

The best shawarma in my life🤌, I’d love to come back here to taste this again🤪

Review №36

2023-05-20 03:41:55

Come few times and always got shawarma. Sometimes chicken is dry. This time decided to try Samsa, wow it was super good. Customer service always very good. Next time will try something new on menu :)

Review №37

2023-03-21 18:01:50

Came here after a long day, and me and my husband fall in love with their shawarma and manty! Highly recommended to try, and you’ll become a constant customer! We came to LA only for 4 days, so definitely going to come back to eat shawarma one more time before flying back!

Review №38

2023-12-05 19:12:16

Easy way to get some good homemade food from friendly guys

Review №39

2022-12-31 23:44:10

Great place with a great food, it was like I got back home, the great central Asian place, if you are looking for an authentic central Asian food it is one of the best place

Review №40

2023-10-06 05:50:56

Shawarma 2/10! Pilaf 0/10 I started to have a terrible stomach ache after eating pilaf, I don’t recommend it!

Review №41

2023-10-31 04:03:30

Delicious food, polite service definitely advise you to try that!

Review №42

2022-08-15 04:41:57

Really friendly staffHigh quality ingredientsThe chicken is very tender plus crispy from the outside. Highly recommended 5+

Review №43

2023-07-18 23:08:53

Shawarma was so dry, I did online order and requested add more sauces but unfortunately shawarma was very dry.

Review №44

2023-09-28 03:28:27

Did not taste good at all. Smelled really chickeny and drenched in sauce. Soggy mess

Review №45

2022-07-03 04:02:58

Randomly found this truck on Magnolia, Valley Village. Great food. Nice guys. Super fast. Super clean. They need to be here permanently

Review №46

2023-10-31 03:34:28

Shavarma is the best, better, yummy👍👍👍

Review №47

2023-08-17 03:39:30

Excellent service and super delicious meals.Thanks a lot and please keep growing!

Review №48

2023-11-27 09:51:51

Best!!! 10/10

Review №49

2023-06-17 21:54:43

Super excellent service. If you want to try central Asian delicious food welcome to this place.

Review №50

2023-03-12 06:42:54

I really hate that it came to this! But, after being burned twice by Navat Shawarma, I feel the need to leave a review in hopes that just maybe they’ll think a little differently about how they run their business and treat their customers. It doesn’t help that I am a little hangry now.The first let down was when I was extremely excited to eat here after having eaten here once before. Was quite impressed, well I travelled the distance, and when I got to the location, they weren’t there, but online said they were and that they were open. That’s fine, I’ll get them another day. I went 5 minutes to Pita Kitchen (which I was not disappointed YUM)What has me writing this review now, is I just got home after having raved about this place to my husband who was excited to try it. I once again went the distance to come to Navat Shawarma, super excited! I see it there, tables out on the sidewalk for you to sit, customer in line waiting for his food, cook behind the grill watching the steam coming from the chicken, boy was I excited! We stand there pick out what we want from the menu and the guy from behind the counter shakes his head no and that they’re closed! But the sign right below him says OPEN 12pm - 10:30pm. I think bummer just missed it! We get in the car I look at the clock and it was 10:15! They were not closed! They just denied service! Even though the cook was sitting there cooking a mans dinner. So disappointed.If you want to save the disappointment, and know that you’ll get AMAZING Chicken Shawarma, head over to Pita Kitchen. It’s 5 minutes away and it’s the tastiest in the valley.I will say, the 2 times that I’ve had this Navat Shawarma chicken wrap, they load it with sauce, which does take away from the authenticity of some good Shawarma. Just a note.

Review №51

2023-04-14 00:20:16

My second day in row...Im really liking the chicken shawarma here. They offer a different regional vibe to shawarma thats excellent. Also, the samsa here is tops. Friendly vibe too. Ill be back for sure.

Review №52

2022-08-08 19:48:16

I love this shawarma. Really delicious. I recommend 👍🏼 Спасибо 🤗

Review №53

2023-10-31 05:32:23

Foods are so delicious I recommend you try their foods too !!!!🤤

Review №54

2022-05-21 02:02:44

Their food is amazing! Fresh and each ingredient complements the other. It has kept me from cooking for my husband four times this week! 👍👍 The staff is very friendly . I don’t stop at many food trucks but I’m glad I stopped here!! Definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a Mediterranean flare.

Review №55

2023-01-08 02:24:19

This is a really great central Asian food truck. Shawarma is fresh, toasted and you get an option of a thinner wrap or a thicker pita. Its Central Asian/Russian style Shawarma so its different from the usual Mediterranean shawarma, less salty and more focus is on the umami of the meat. The other options are great as well, the plov is my favorite when Im not getting shawarma. Overall worth a visit, I talked to the owner and he said he would be adding more options such as Laghman (Central Asian noodles) and beef shawarma.

Review №56

2023-06-09 23:20:56

One of the best shawarma. It is not Middle East shawarma. Chicken shawarma only. It is great and it is in the truck.

Review №57

2023-07-06 23:54:03

Best plov in the town!

Review №58

2022-06-04 01:48:25

Coming home from work one day and was very hungry and no desire to cook. I saw the truck and wanted to check out the menu.I ordered the staff very friendly and helpful. Super easy to order from the menu.My food was ready, I got home and was blown away by the flavors and portions. I’m very happy and back again ordering for dinner ( girls night)!!

Review №59

2022-10-08 04:09:37

When you try shawarma for the first time, you will want to come back again! Very delicious and always fresh😋🤤👍🏻🔥The best in LA! Great job guys✊🏼👏🏻

Review №60

2023-10-30 03:36:20

Chicken Shawarma was very very salty, Heart attack on a plate.

Review №61

2023-10-10 03:50:04

Really good Central Asian food. Recommend!

Review №62

2022-11-04 03:24:47

Fresh, tasty, good portions. Friendly staffThank you.

Review №63

2022-07-04 05:17:41

Thank YouVery friendly serviceShawarma delicious and halal 👍

Review №64

2022-05-29 01:27:26

Finally!!! A chic shawarma opened next to us! I liked it very much! Everything is very tasty! Fresh! Very tasty filling and sauce! The service is excellent! Everything was done quickly and very attentive to the wishes! I am very satisfied! I hightly recommend it to everyone!Good luck gyse you are the best!🙏👍

Review №65

2022-12-20 02:18:34

The best shawarma in USA from my experience. I used to live in variety of states. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend!

Review №66

2023-08-01 02:56:33

Thank you, guys! good service and very tasty!

Review №67

2023-11-15 01:58:56

Really good shawarma wrap

Review №68

2022-07-11 06:45:24

Best shawarma in The USA honestly. Tried shawarma in different states, but this one is just so different. Reminds me of my country’s shawarma. The sauce is so delicious! And the staff is so friendly and fun😍I reallly enjoy going there

Review №69

2022-08-10 20:33:44

I would like to share my experience with this Navat food truck.I ordered chicken shawarma and it was sooooo gooood,I’ve never tried such a delicious shawarma sandwich in my life.Food: 10/10Customer service: 10/10Purity: 10/10

Review №70

2022-08-25 03:07:38

Good food, The best Plov.

Review №71

2022-08-08 21:04:24

Best Shaurma in LA, I highly recommend this place to everyone 😀👍

Review №72

2022-07-06 05:06:09

The best in LA!! Great food and friendly staff. Dont miss out on this place!! Thank you for making it so damn good!

Review №73

2022-07-03 03:25:28

Great new place, tasty shawarma. Believe me - I’m an expert in this matter!) Only few places in the whole city can offer the same quality.

Review №74

2022-06-28 05:06:06

I just tried this amazing food truck with a friend and we both went crazy for their amazing food. I cant wait to go back again. My mouth is watering right now just thinking about their food.

Review №75

2022-06-12 21:55:11

Some of the best shawarma Ive ever had, the sauce is amazing! Sad Ill be moving out of Valley Village, and wont be able to stop here regularly :(

Review №76

2023-03-25 20:14:21

Very delicious taste from modest and hardworking Kyrgyzstan people. Americans please, you should taste it!

Review №77

2022-06-11 05:03:54

Very tasty shawarma very wonderful service! The guys cook and serve shawarma at the highest level! Good luck guys! I will be back again and again and recommend this wonderful place to everyone!

Review №78

2022-11-26 01:51:29

Perfect service, accurate order and delicious meal. Best shawarma in LA. Thank you.

Review №79

2022-08-07 19:11:01

These guys are the best. Food is fresh and delicious. If you are in LA, definitely stop by and try it.Highly recommend

Review №80

2022-06-09 21:42:32

The best shawarma in town!!!Before stepping away from that FoodTruck, uhave to taste that amazing sandwich.Great service and unbelievable atmosphere!

Review №81

2022-09-12 03:57:48

Delicious! Shawarma was amazing, everyone who’s working here is very friendly! Highly recommend

Review №82

2023-06-03 19:09:21

Quick, cheap, and great food. Love this place!

Review №83

2023-11-13 19:44:04

Thks, best

Review №84

2023-02-06 17:06:08

Tried this shawarma first time today. Definately will come back! delicuious and HALAL

Review №85

2022-08-20 22:24:34

Excellent sharwarma, absolutely best in town (do not skip onions an jalapeños!).Ask them about secret menu items pilaf and shurpa.

Review №86

2023-02-04 21:54:28

Was pleasantly surprised, very tasty and polite staff. I recommend to everyone!

Review №87

2022-05-23 01:44:49

Amazing! Staff is super friendly and shawarma is just delicious. Try it and you won’t regret

Review №88

2022-06-04 04:10:41

I recommend for all wrapped chicken shawarma. Perfect taste and really big size if you starving that’s gonna be decision.

Review №89

2023-02-06 19:48:15

My favourite place to eat in LA. good service, tasty food and HALAL!

Review №90

2022-07-03 22:22:33

Best shawarma in LA. I have tried different kind of shawarmas, but this one is the best in LA. Highly recommend!

Review №91

2022-06-04 01:44:50

This is amazing place! This is delicious! always fresh, the guys who work there are so nice! I recommend this place! Good job guys👍👍👍

Review №92

2022-06-18 04:09:01

The best shawarma I have ever tried. Yammy !!! I came from Santa Clarita to try it, it is delicious 👍. Everyone must try it.

Review №93

2022-06-20 01:09:17

Best Shawarma i ever had . This Guys nailed it !! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!WANING: might get you addicted :))Thank you kindly

Review №94

2023-02-12 15:42:46

Have been in this place for the second time - tasty and HALAL shawerma!

Review №95

2023-08-12 20:18:53

Best Kyrgyzstan food in LA!

Review №96

2022-09-15 23:50:48

Finally found a real shawarma place. It is plain delicious. Check out their plot as well

Review №97

2022-05-27 20:08:55

Really tasty shawarma! One of the best in town, friendly staff. Highly recommend

Review №98

2022-06-05 02:00:36

Very delicious and authentic Mediterranean food

Review №99

2022-05-22 02:44:27

If you want to savor where most people craving in Central Asia and in Turkey, Navat Shawarma is supposed to be your bucket list to go.

Review №100

2022-06-04 20:21:54

Very good and tasty! Please add red hot sauce (harissa) and mayo as a choice of sauce and it will be perfect 😃

Review №101

2023-03-18 05:14:15

Wow!!! Great food. Fresh! Tasty! Thanks gentlemen I’ll be back.

Review №102

2023-02-07 17:55:11

I’ve been here several times. Became a regular customer. Tasty and HALAL.

Review №103

2022-06-21 01:46:47

Restaurant quality food! Very Delicious! Highly recommend. Definitely will be back again

Review №104

2023-02-06 18:42:17

One of the best Shawarma in the city! TASTY AND HALAL! I LIKE IT!

Review №105

2022-06-14 05:09:33

Great shawarma spot, wish they had hummus but great nevertheless. Recommend it 😉

Review №106

2022-07-03 19:34:56

Really good and tasty shawarma, service 10/10, will come again )

Review №107

2022-06-15 04:27:46

Best Shawarma in LA!!!! The guys are awesome, super nice, and make amazing, and comforting food.

Review №108

2022-07-03 03:44:33

Great tasting wraps…definitely worth it! Highly recommend to anybody in the valley

Review №109

2023-10-31 04:19:24

The best.

Review №110

2022-05-21 23:47:13

Came today with my friends, absolutely love it. Best shawarma

Review №111

2022-06-27 05:58:25

Mashallah shawarma, best ever shawarma👍🏻

Review №112

2022-07-03 19:41:03

The best place in California to have shawarmas. Y’all definitely have to come over and try it.

Review №113

2022-10-24 03:23:45

So tasty 😋, juicy, fresh. Perfect match of price=quality. Thank you guys!

Review №114

2023-11-18 06:18:08

GREATEST SHAWARMA IN THE WORLD

Review №115

2022-05-19 22:37:51

The best shawarma I’ve tried in LA. Highly recommend!

Review №116

2022-05-20 08:46:27

It was amazing. Memories brought me back to my country. This is real shawarma!

Review №117

2023-02-04 22:01:44

Tasty, delicious and halal! I like this place!

Review №118

2023-02-04 22:35:11

I like eating pilaf here. tasty and halal!

Review №119

2023-02-08 17:28:29

My favourite place to eat HALAL Shawerma!!!

Review №120

2022-10-24 00:43:09

I love Shawarma, you’re my favourite ♥️

Review №121

2023-03-26 21:26:59

Manti is the best!!! I can’t stop eating it 😂

Review №122

2022-05-31 01:50:42

Highly recommend for everyone!fast service, polite guys and veeeery tasty 👍Thank you guys 😉

Review №123

2023-10-31 04:20:42

Great food!

Review №124

2022-07-31 04:57:19

They definitely have the BEST Pilaf in town!

Review №125

2023-11-13 00:24:30

Best shawarma✊

Review №126

2022-06-11 21:29:02

Just like home! Thank you for delicious shawarma!!!

Review №127

2023-02-12 18:18:12

My favourite halal food in LA

Review №128

2023-02-04 22:02:05

The best halal place in Los Angeles! 5 stars!!!!!!

Review №129

2022-05-20 19:51:32

Reallly delicious, will definitely keep coming there avery day

Review №130

2023-02-12 18:59:11

Love this place. Nice HALAL shawerma!

Review №131

2022-06-04 21:16:21

Best Shwarma in town hands down. Never disappointed.

Review №132

2023-02-12 22:21:27

A nice place with a good HALAL food!

Review №133

2023-10-31 04:10:46

Yummy

Review №134

2022-05-21 23:47:55

Good quality shawarma

Review №135

2022-06-03 19:54:29

Waaaay overpriced $14-$15 for a sandwich! Crazy expensive.

Review №136

2023-10-31 03:19:59

Very delicious, this

Review №137

2022-06-04 01:31:27

One of the best shawarma in LA!

Review №138

2022-06-25 17:00:48

Thank you! Everything just right. I loved it.

Review №139

2023-03-30 00:27:33

Very Good👌👌👌

Review №140

2022-06-21 06:12:28

Hands down BEST shawarma in LA!

Review №141

2023-02-12 18:17:14

Tasty and HALAL! 5 STARS!

Review №142

2023-10-31 04:04:04

Really tasty

Review №143

2022-06-21 06:59:10

The best shawarma !!!

Review №144

2023-02-12 15:47:12

Perfect HALAL shawerma in the city

Review №145

2022-10-25 02:59:02

Best shawarma in LA!

Review №146

2022-07-02 21:35:13

Best value for money! I recommend to all !

Review №147

2022-06-21 01:01:18

Wow wow wow delicious! Recommend 100%🤤

Review №148

2022-08-25 23:55:11

Taste is awesome, melting in the mouth 🔥

Review №149

2022-05-20 15:26:47

It’s delicious! Highly recommended

Review №150

2022-08-30 02:16:26

The best Kyrgyz food in Los Angeles

Review №151

2022-05-20 16:20:25

Best shawarma, I ever try!!!!!

Review №152

2022-10-17 03:09:57

Delicious shawarma and House of Dragon 🔥

Review №153

2022-06-21 06:53:05

The best staff, the best shawarma, the best experience

Review №154

2022-05-31 00:38:58

Delicious food with a very unique flavor.

Review №155

2022-05-19 20:37:45

Very best shawarma!

Review №156

2022-11-27 22:55:55

Top, wonderful and delicious !

Review №157

2023-03-31 17:39:58

All good and delicious.

Review №158

2022-06-04 22:16:24

Very friendly staff

Review №159

2022-10-06 10:33:12

Thank you, that was delicious!🌯

Review №160

2022-07-31 10:16:42

Chicken wrap was very good

Review №161

2023-10-31 05:29:03

👍

Review №162

2023-10-31 03:50:17

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Review №163

2022-06-21 06:07:53

The best Shaurma in LA

Review №164

2023-02-06 19:35:54

Fast, tasty, HALAL!

Review №165

2023-01-31 19:10:46

Got sick on this food 😩

Review №166

2022-06-21 01:04:46

My favorite shawarma!!!!!

Review №167

2023-11-14 09:24:39

👍👍👍

Review №168

2022-06-06 01:42:27

Amazing! Highly recommend!

Review №169

2022-07-31 01:23:48

Fresh and delicious food!

Review №170

2023-03-08 00:05:47

Best shwarma

Review №171

2023-01-24 04:23:00

Perfect as always!