Al-Sham Restaurant in New York

"This was my first time visiting New York, and I was really searching for a good, authentic shawarma spot in the US. Coming from Vancouver, where good shawarma places are limited, I’m always excited to try new flavors—especially in a big city like New York with a large Arabic community. I came across Al-Sham Restaurant and decided to give it a try with a friend. We ordered the chicken shawarma plates with fries. The food was tasty, well-presented, and clearly made with care. The flavors were good and satisfying. The only downside was that the price felt a little high for this type of food, but overall we enjoyed our visit and were happy we tried it. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for authentic shawarma in New York."

"My 1st time dining here & i must say that the shawarma was great. The pickled veggies were wonderful too. Gotta give praise when its due. Not michelin decor, but the food was good."

"Came here with two of my friends and the experience was incredible!!! The lady at the front was so nice and even gave us extra spicy sauce. Me and my friend took the chicken shawarma sandwich with fries and the quality and taste was through the roof. I have never had such fresh food while tasting so good. Definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to visit!"

"I love this place. I plan on coming here more often because of the beautiful service and delicious menu and recommended people. Families and friends love their kindness friendliness I pray we get a pray we get place like this in Staten Island for their excellent service"

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Truly Wonderful Dining Experience at Al-Sham I recently visited Al-Sham, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. The staff at Al-Sham are incredibly friendly—attentive without being intrusive, and always ready to help with recommendations or answer any questions about the menu. The food was outstanding. Every dish was bursting with authentic Middle Eastern flavor, from the perfectly seasoned meats to the fresh, vibrant salads and rich, creamy dips. You can taste the tradition and passion in every bite. They were also very accommodating with any requests I had, happily tailoring dishes to suit my preferences. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Middle Eastern cuisine or trying it for the first time, Al-Sham delivers in every way. Delicious food, wonderful service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere—I’ll definitely be coming back!"

"I just ordered the kufta plate. Please excuse the picture...I already ate some...I was not planning to take pictures or have reviews. BUT, it is delicious, and the whole experience was perfect! So ok, I'm taking a picture and posting a review :) With 3 full legth skews, plenty of toppings, sides, sauces, and extras...then nice packaging, it is the most generous quantity by far compared to other few restaurants I tried, for the same price. And the variation of the sides is endearing. Everything is packed so nicely too. With few sauces on the side. The place is always clean and everyone is very friendly. I don't think they do orders according to who comes first, I think they take their time to make the orders as they need to be made. I rather the chef is relaxed and give me the results of that than stressed out about a few extra minutes. What more to ask for? :) Guys! I just tried their grilled burger combo....do yourself a favor and order it"

"My little kids and sister-in-law from out of town were peering through the window and were stoked at the staff shaving the chicken off the vertical spit. The front lady saw us and through her generosity came out in the cold and offered us a platter of the sliced meat for free. I went back into the shop to leave a large tip. Bless her warm heart. The food of course tastes amazing!"

"Good Food, Authentic Taste. But very pricey. I tried chicken shawarma. It was good but not worth for $18."