In the mood for some delicious shawarma chicken? If you don’t happen to have your own shawarma machine, here are the top 5 restaurants for shawarma chicken in New York City according to Foursquare.
5. Naya Express
686 3rd Ave (between 43rd & 44th St)
New York, NY 10017
Description: Features a Chipotle-style assembly line concept for super-fast service, and according to their restaurant description, Naya traveled to the mountains of Lebanon to learn cooking techniques from “two feisty Lebanese grandmothers.”
Must Get: Garlic Whip
4. Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Bakery
154 E 55th St (between 3rd and Lexington)
New York, NY 10022
Description: Get there early for lunch, as there will be a line wrapped around the block between 12 and 1. Egyptian native Omar has been providing delicious food to the New York area since the late ‘70s.
Must Get: Chicken Shawarma Platter
3. Mamoun’s Falafel
30 Saint Marks Pl (between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Description: Mamoun’s is the oldest falafel restaurant in New York, so it carries years of prestige and history with it. It’s also open until 3 a.m., making it the perfect late-night hot spot.
Must Get: For spice enthusiasts, the hot sauce!
2. ilili
236 5th Ave (between E 27th & E 28th St)
New York, NY 10001
Description: What does “ilili” mean? Tell Me. (No really, that’s what it means—tell me.) Foursquare fans aren’t so shy about telling everyone how good this restaurant is: “creamiest hummus ever!”
Must Get: Brussel Sprouts
1. Mamoun’s Falafel
119 Macdougal St (between Minetta Ln & W 3rd St)
New York, NY 10012
Description: No, you’re not seeing double. This is Mamoun’s second appearance on this list, this time with the Greenwich Village location. However, this location has what the other ones don’t: a close walk to Washington Square or Hudson River Spot for enjoying your Mediterranean cuisine.
Must Get: Chicken Kebab
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