SHAWARMIN GRILL

2113 Old Hudson Rd, Saint Paul - 55119
54 reviews
Falafel Middle Eastern Halal
(651) 493-8117

Good menu. Excellent fast service. Friendly nice folks. Original taste of Mediterranean food.We went on late, so they had run out of several entrees, but you know that's s good sign of a well managed restaurant. Busy Sunday, you are done with some of the favorites. Thank you guys, for sure we will visit again.

The food was absolutely amazing! My only complaint is the sides cost as much as the main dish ($8 each). I would prefer if the sides can be combined with the main dish for a less cost. Having been to several Mediterranean diners around Twin Cities, the food here is on the expensive side for the portion you get. Other than that, the food tastes incredible. It was worth a try!

I went there with a college of mine because he was traveling, tired and hungry. I was not hungry but I wanted him to try Shawarma. We ordered the shawarma platter for two which has four shawarma wraps (two beef and two chicken). I thought I won’t finish one I was not hungry. I ended up finishing the two along with the fries! The food was soooooo good and the service was fast and the family running the business is super friendly. They offered us a treat on the house as we were leaving and that was the cherry on top of the cake to make the experience even sweeter. Do not hesitate to try out this amazing place ??.

Great middle eastern food. Chicken shawarma was one of the better in town. When you walk in you are hit with the amazing smell of grilled meats (presumably over coal). If you are in the area, it's worth a try!

The food is pretty good. The prices are a little high for a sandwich and fries, but it's unique in the area, so we'll continue to eat there. Service can be slow (like everywhere these days). EXCELLENT fries.

First time here and the food is delicious. Omer, the guy who served us is just awesome. He’s a really nice guy that makes amazing Baklava too. Support the business! My husband and I will be back to try the other items.

The fried eggplants with the falafel ? is the best in town I feel like I’m back home ….

Trick not a Treat…After reading the glowing reviews, I decided to try Shawarmin for dinner on Sunday, October 31,2021. Therefore, I placed an online order through GrubHub which should have been my first warning. The pictures of the food for this establishment was not what I received in my order.First, I was extremely disappointed when I received my order because it was not what I ordered based on the pictures at a value of $62.37. The super grill and the lamb entrees with salad were not worth the price. I asked for the dressing for the salad to be put on the side which they did, but also put dressing on the salad.Secondly, I ordered four sauces for a total of an additional $4.00 but did not receive them. I called and spoke with someone, I presumed was an owner of the establishment to tell them that the sauces were not included. I was told that I would need to come to the store and get the sauces. I replied, that I didn’t have transportation at the time, hence the delivery. I was told to hold while he spoke with someone else. I could hear another person in the background saying, “ it was not their problem”. No one came back to the phone, I was left waiting to speak with someone for three hours to which my concerns where never resolved.Finally, if you plan to visit this establishment based on the glowing reviews reconsider your plans and definitely do not order on line.

We tried it because it sounded interesting and they had published some coupons. We got one dinner, one sandwich and a dessert for a really good price, even after adding on a tip. The food was prepared fresh and the flavors were good. We might have to try something that has a few of their fresh-made condiments next time as they looked good in the display case.

My family and I frequent this location on a bi-weekly basis, more or less. My opinion is thus founded in several visits.Food: The food is everything you could possibly want from Mediterranean foodstuffs. Imagine the taste of ethnic street food with the service and experience of a restaraunt. Gyro, Schwarma, Falafel, Tabouli salad, Seasoned rice, Arabic coffee, tea, pickled vegetables, Mediterranean salad upon request, baklava, and other unique deserts to name a few items. The selection in the general item pool stays constant, while selection of salads and kabobs ROTATES to keep it fresh and unique. We've never been disappointed once and crave it.Cleanliness: Brand new location, and has thus far been kept very clean. The countertop isn't cluttered, floor is spotless, and the kitchen area behind the counter is kept organized, with foreign objects free from the food area.Service: It genuinely varies between shifts. Sometimes you get the enthusiastic counter worker and attentive guy working the food station or you get the knowledgeable, personable man that seems like he's the owner or at least well-tied to the business. Either way the service is fast, and if you're curious about something they know it.Price: Prices are ideal of what I expect. It's about $12 for a full meal with a hunking sandwich, fries, and fountain drink. The sides are well-priced as well. Nothing over $12 from what I saw, which is a blessing. It ensures I can keep coming back more frequently without the feeling of burning a hole.Overall, I'd rate Schwarmin as an excellent dining experience that anyone in the area should be happy to have around. I wish for their continued success and effective operations, because as anyone knows, things CAN degrade over time.Pictured: Falafel on Saj bread