Ara's Shawarma – Middle Eastern
The air at Ara's Shawarma is thick with the intoxicating aroma of spice-rubbed meats rotating on vertical spits and the smoky char of lula kebabs sizzling over an open flame. Generous plates arrive piled high with tender lamb chops, succulent beef shawarma, and golden-crisp falafel, offering a vibrant tapestry of Mediterranean flavors that transforms a simple meal into a soulful, sun-drenched feast.
5553 West Sunset Boulevard, CA 90028 https://arashawarma.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 1:30 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the welcoming atmosphere and perfectly cooked, succulent desserts that serve as a highlight of the dining experience. Reviewers frequently praise the knowledgeable staff and attentive service, noting that the reasonable pricing makes it a standout choice for those seeking quality and value.
Menu
Plates
- Beef Lula Kebab Plate - $16.99: Beef lula kebabs, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops Plate - $18.99: Lamb chops, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Plate - $18.99: Beef shawarma, rice or fries, cabbage salad, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, signature sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chops Plate - $18.99: Beef filet mignon, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Plate - $15.99: Chicken shawarma, rice or fries, cabbage salad, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, signature sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lula Kebab Plate - $17.99: Lamb lula kebabs, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Thigh Plate - $15.99: Chicken thighs, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Mix Plate - $15.99: Falafel bites, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops Plate - $15.99: Pork chops, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Plate - $15.99: Golden crispy potatoes, dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lula Kebab Plate - $15.99: Chicken lula kebabs, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Plate - $15.99: Grilled chicken breast, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Plate - $15.99: Pork belly, rice or fries, grilled jalapenos, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, cabbage salad, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Shawarma
- Chicken Shawarma Bread - $11.99: French roll, chicken, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, bell peppers, ketchup, mayo, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, house sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Wrap - $12.99: Onions, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, bell peppers, ketchup, mayo, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Bowl - $12.99: Rice, shredded chicken, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, house sauce, warm bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Pita - $11.99: Pita bread, chicken shawarma Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Bowl - $14.99: Rice, shredded beef, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, house sauce, warm bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Wrap - $15.99: Onions, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, bell peppers, ketchup, mayo, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Bread - $13.99: French roll, beef, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, bell peppers, ketchup, mayo, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Pita Shawarma - $13.99: Pita bread, beef, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, bell peppers, ketchup, mayo, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Lamb Gyro Pita - $13.99: Pita bread, beef & lamb gyro, fries, tomatoes, onions, parsley, garlic sauce, house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Lavash Wrap - $11.99: Onions, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, pickles, bell peppers, ketchup, mayo, garlic sauce, spicy sauce, house sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Kabob
- Lamb Lula Kabob Wrap - $11.99: Lamb lula kebab, onions, cilantro, tomato paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Lula Kabob Wrap - $11.99: Beef lula kebab, onions, cilantro, tomato paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lula Kabob Wrap - $11.99: Chicken lula kebab, onions, cilantro, tomato paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ
- Beef BBQ Wrap - $14.99: Beef chops, onions, cilantro, tomato paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Wrap - $11.99: Chicken breast, onions, cilantro, tomato paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork BBQ Wrap - $11.99: Pork chops, onions, cilantro, tomato paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Wrap - $11.99: Pork belly, onions, cilantro, tomato paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Thigh Wrap - $11.99: Chicken thigh, onions, cilantro, tomato paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $7.99: Large portion, seasoned Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Fries - $3.99: Small portion, seasoned Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel (3pc) - $7.5: 3 falafel bites, garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $9.99: Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $8.99: Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $8.99: Large portion, two pitas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Salad - $7.99: Cabbage, cilantro, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Hummus - $4.99: Small portion, one pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Sauce - $0.75: 2oz cup
- Regular Sauce - $0.75: House signature sauce
- Hot Sauce - $0.75: Spicy blend
- Ranch - $0.75: 2oz cup
- Pita - $0.99: Freshly baked bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Rice - $5.99: Fluffy fragrant rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Chocolate Strawberries - Dubai Style - $17.99: Strawberries, chocolate, pistachio, knafeh Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Strawberry - $9.99: Strawberries, Belgian milk chocolate
- Dubai Chocolate Bar (Large) - $29.99: Decadent chocolate, exotic spices, gold dust Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Dubai Chocolate Bar - $14.99: Decadent chocolate, exotic spices, gold dust Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Angel Hair Chocolate Bar - $19.99: Cotton candy, chocolate, vanilla, pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baklava - $4.39: 2pc traditional baklava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Can Pepsi - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Can Diet Pepsi - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Can Orange Crush - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Can Starry - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottle Pepsi - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottle Dr. Pepper - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Akroshka - $4.99: Yogurt drink with cucumbers & dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Yogurt Drink - $3: Chilled yogurt-based beverage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bottle Water - $1.5
- Fountain Drink - $2.99: Choice of Pepsi products
Family Packs
- Family Pack (3 People) - $54.99: 1 Beef Lula, 1 Chicken Lula, 1 Chicken Breast, 1 Pork Chops, 2 Tomatoes, 2 Jalapenos, 1 Grilled Potatoes, 6 Pitas, Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Pack (4-6 People) - $99.99: 2 Beef Lula, 2 Chicken Lula, 1 Chicken Breast, 1 Beef Filet Mignon, 1 Pork Chops, 3 Tomatoes, 3 Jalapenos, 2 Grilled Potatoes, 10 Pitas, Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Pack (8 People) - $174.99: 3 Beef Lula, 3 Chicken Lula, 2 Chicken Breast, 2 Beef Filet Mignon, 2 Pork Chops, 6 Tomatoes, 6 Jalapenos, 4 Grilled Potatoes, 16 Pitas, Large Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Package - Chicken & Beef (3 People) - $69.98: 1 Chicken Lula, 1 Chicken Thigh, 1 Beef Filet Mignon, 1 Beef Lula, 1 Grilled Potatoes, 2 Tomatoes, 2 Jalapenos, Small Rice, 6 Pitas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Package - Chicken & Beef (4-6 People) - $119.99: 2 Chicken Lula, 2 Chicken Thighs, 2 Beef Filet Mignon, 2 Beef Lula, 2 Grilled Potatoes, 3 Tomatoes, 3 Jalapenos, Large Rice, 10 Pitas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Package - Chicken & Beef (8 People) - $179.99: 2 Chicken Wings, 2 Chicken Thighs, 2 Chicken Breasts, 2 Chicken Lula, 2 Beef Lula, 2 Beef Filet Mignon, 4 Grilled Potatoes, 6 Tomatoes, 6 Jalapenos, Large Rice, 16 Pitas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Package - Chicken Only (3 People) - $54.99: 1 Chicken Thigh, 2 Chicken Breasts, 1 Lula Kebab, 1 Grilled Potatoes, 2 Tomatoes, 2 Jalapenos, Cabbage Salad, Hummus, Small Rice, 6 Pitas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Package - Chicken Only (4-6 People) - $109.99: 2 Chicken Thighs, 3 Chicken Breasts, 2 Lula Kebab, 2 Grilled Potatoes, 3 Tomatoes, 3 Jalapenos, Cabbage Salad, Hummus, Large Rice, 10 Pitas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Package - Chicken Only (8 People) - $179.99: 5 Chicken Thighs, 4 Chicken Breasts, 3 Lula Kebab, 4 Grilled Potatoes, 6 Tomatoes, 6 Jalapenos, Cabbage Salad, Hummus, Large Rice, 16 Pitas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kebab Package - $89.98: 3 Beef Lula, 3 Chicken Lula, 2 Lamb Lula, 3 Jalapenos, 3 Tomatoes, Rice, 8 Pitas Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Ara's Shawarma
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests celebrate the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, which complement the aromatic, soulful environment of this Middle Eastern restaurant.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Ara's Shawarma by visiting their official website at https://arashawarma.com/.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Ara's Shawarma specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like beef and chicken shawarma, lula kebabs, and lamb chops.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Ara's Shawarma is a moderately priced ($$) Middle Eastern restaurant that guests praise for offering quality and value.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Garden Salad works for multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, paleo, and low-carb.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This Middle Eastern restaurant stands out for its reasonable pricing, attentive service, and high-quality meats like beef shawarma and lula kebabs.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and succulent desserts, noting that the reasonable pricing provides excellent quality and value.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include lamb chops, beef and chicken shawarma plates, lula kebabs, golden-crisp falafel, and succulent desserts.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Ara's Shawarma offers a casual dining experience characterized by a welcoming atmosphere, reasonable pricing, and a focus on quality and value.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Reviewers frequently praise the reasonable pricing and attentive service, noting that the restaurant's quality makes it a standout choice for value.
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