Shawarma Shabazi – Middle Eastern
Stepping into Shawarma Shabazi feels like an invitation to a soulful feast, where the air is thick with the enticing aroma of slow-roasted meats and the comforting steam of golden matzah ball soup. Crispy Moroccan cigars and savory lamb bourekas offer a delightful crunch before giving way to the main event: overflowing plates of succulent, spice-rubbed shawarma and tender prime beef brisket. It is a vibrant culinary crossroads where traditional Middle Eastern warmth meets bold, hearty flavors, creating a dining experience that is both deeply nostalgic and undeniably exciting.
668B, Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025 +12122047000 https://shabazinyc.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Matzah Ball Soup - $14: Traditional Jewish soup with matzah balls Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yemenite Soup - $16: Yemenite spiced soup with chicken and potato Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Cigars - $17: 5 pieces served with tahini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Bourekas - $19: 2 pieces, served with tahini Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Bourekas - $19: 2 pieces, served with tahini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Platter - $25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Shabazi Shawarma Plate - $36: Chicken shawarma served with yellow rice, Israeli salad, tahini, and warm pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Beef Burger - $35: Romaine, tomato, red onion, pickle. Served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Beef Brisket - $55: Slow-cooked brisket with gravy, mashed potatoes, and sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Schnitzel - $40: Served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Yemenite Chicken - $37: Dark meat on the bone, Yemenite herbs, aromatic rice, and sautéed spinach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon - $43: Served with aromatic rice and sautéed spinach Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Salmon - $43: Tomato-pepper Moroccan sauce, served with mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Talia's Mixed Grill - $46: Chicken kebab, beef kufta kebab, merguez sausage, yellow rice, grilled tomato and onions, served with tahini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Middle Eastern Lamb Stew - $46: Lamb and vegetable stew served over mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kebab Platter - $37: 1 Kofta, 1 Chicken served with yellow rice, Israeli salad, and tahini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ribeye (12oz) - $68 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops (1/2 Rack) - $89 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Israeli Chopped Salad - $21 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Garden Greens Salad - $20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Crispy Chicken Fingers - $28: 5 pieces with honey mustard Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $10.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Dome - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Catering - Sandwiches
- Shawarma Pita Catering - $175: Serves 8 - Overstuffed pita sandwiches with condiments Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Pita Catering - $99: Serves 8 - Overstuffed pita sandwiches with condiments Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabich Pita Catering - $110: Serves 8 - Overstuffed pita sandwiches with condiments Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schnitzel Pita Catering - $175: Serves 8 - Overstuffed pita sandwiches with condiments Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering - Platters
- Shawarma Platter Catering - $203: Serves 8 - Includes hummus, salad, slaw, eggplant, fries, pickles, tahini, and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Platter Catering - $115: Serves 8 - Includes hummus, salad, slaw, eggplant, fries, pickles, tahini, and pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabich Platter Catering - $126: Serves 8 - Includes hummus, salad, slaw, eggplant, fries, pickles, tahini, and pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schnitzel Platter Catering - $203: Serves 8 - Includes hummus, salad, slaw, eggplant, fries, pickles, tahini, and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering - Boxed Lunch
- Shawarma Boxed Lunch - $30: Pita sandwich, choice of fries or salad, condiments, and water bottle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Boxed Lunch - $21: Pita sandwich, choice of fries or salad, condiments, and water bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabich Boxed Lunch - $21: Pita sandwich, choice of fries or salad, condiments, and water bottle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schnitzel Boxed Lunch - $30: Pita sandwich, choice of fries or salad, condiments, and water bottle Available at: dinner, lunch
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