Anwar's Kitchen

217 E 8th St, Los Angeles
(213) 265-7982

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Combo Plate Beef & Chicken Shawarma
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Beef Shawarma Plate
AK Shawarma Tacos
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Carne Asada Fries
Falafel Plate
Chicken Wrap
French Fries
Falafel Wrap

Menu

Pitas
Beef Shawarma Pita
Pita, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Includes tahini sauce. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.
Gyro Pita
Pita, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Includes tzatziki sauce. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Pita, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Includes garlic & tzatziki sauce. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.
Falafel Pita
Pita, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Includes hummus and tahini sauce. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.

Wraps
AK Ultimate Vegan Wrap
Grilled tortilla, falafel, cauliflower, eggplant, fries, pickled turnips, tomato, and hummus. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Tortilla, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Includes tahini sauce. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.
Gyro Wrap
Tortilla, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Includes tzatziki sauce. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Tortilla, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Includes garlic sauce. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.
Falafel Wrap
Tortilla, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Includes hummus and tahini sauce. Served with hummus & pita chips or seasoned fries.

Plates
Beef Shawarma Plate
Served on a bed of yellow rice, side salad, hummus, pita bread, and tahini sauce.
Gyro Plate
Served on a bed of yellow rice, side salad, hummus, pita bread, and tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Served on a bed of yellow rice, side salad, hummus, pita bread, and garlic sauce.
Falafel Plate
6 pieces, served on a bed of mixed greens, pickled veggies, hummus, pita bread, and tahini sauce.
Grilled Veggie Plate
Mushroom, zucchini, squash, white onion, red and green peppers. Served on a bed of yellow rice, side salad, hummus, pita bread, and tahini sauce.
Combo Plate/Beef & Chicken Shawarma
Served on a bed of yellow rice, side salad, hummus, pita bread, tahini and garlic sauces.
Combo Plate/Chicken Shawarma & Gyro
Served on a bed of yellow rice, side salad, hummus, pita bread, garlic and tzatiki sauces.
Combo Plate/Beef Shawarma & Gyro
Served on a bed of yellow rice, side salad, hummus, pita bread, tahini and tzatziki sauces.

Anwar Style
Anwar Style Beef Shawarma
Served on a bed of seasoned fries, pita chips, thousand island, tzatziki, chopped tomatoes, corn, jalapeños, and parsley. Includes a side of tahini and spicy sauce.
Anwar Style Gyro
Served on a bed of seasoned fries, pita chips, thousand island, tzatziki, chopped tomatoes, corn, jalapeños, and parsley. Includes a side of tzatziki and spicy sauce.
Anwar Style Chicken Shawarma
Served on a bed of seasoned fries, pita chips, thousand island, tzatziki, chopped tomatoes, corn, jalapeños, and parsley. Includes a side of garlic and spicy sauce.
Anwar Style Falafel
Served on a bed of seasoned fries, pita chips, thousand island, tzatziki, chopped tomatoes, corn, jalapeños, and parsley. Includes a side of tahini and spicy sauce.

Anwar's Shawarma Tacos
Anwar's Shawarma Tacos

Salad Bowls
Beef Shawarma Salad Bowl
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions. Served with balsamic vinaigrette and tahini sauce.
Gyro Salad Bowl
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions. Served with balsamic vinaigrette and tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowl
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions. Served with balsamic vinaigrette and garlic sauce.
Falafel Salad Bowl
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions. Served with balsamic vinaigrette and tahini sauce.

Seasonal Specials
Grilled Salmon Plate
Served on a bed of yellow rice, sauteed veggies, mixed greens, and pita bread. Includes seafood sauce and balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Shrimp Plate
7 large seasoned shrimp. Served on a bed of yellow rice, sauteed veggies, mixed greens, and pita bread. Includes seafood sauce and balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Salmon Salad Bowl
Served on a bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Includes seafood sauce and balsamic vinaigrette.
Lentil Soup Bowl

Sides
Hummus & Pita Bread
Hummus drizzled with olive oil, paprika, and parsley. Served with warm pita bread.
House Salad
Mixed Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Side of Falafel (3 Pieces)
3 pieces. Served w/ Tahini.
Side of Seasoned Fries
Side of Beef Shawarma
Side of Gyro
Side of Chicken Shawarma
Side of Yellow Rice
Side of Pita (4 pieces)
Side of Jalapeños 1.5 oz
Side of Pickled Turnips 1.5 oz
Side of Spicy Peppers 1.5 oz

Sauces
Garlic Sauce 1.5 oz
Tahini Sauce 1.5 oz
Tzatziki Sauce 1.5 oz
Hummus 1.5 oz
Anwar's Hot Sauce 1.5 oz
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1.5 oz
Green Tomatillo Salsa (Mild) 1.5 oz
Roasted Red Tomato Salsa (Spicy) 1.5 oz
Pico de Gallo w/ Avocado 1.5 oz
Anwar's Hot Sauce Bottle - 8.5oz

Desserts
Pistachio Baklava
Two Pieces. Made fresh in-house daily.
Walnut Baklava
Two Pieces. Made fresh in-house daily.

Deli Case
*NEW* Ginger Wellness Double Shot (3 oz)
Deli Hummus 8 oz
Garbanzo Beans, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Salt
Deli Spicy Hummus 8 oz
Garbanzo Beans, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Sambal Oelek, Salt
Deli Spinach Hummus 8 oz
Garbanzo Beans, Spinach, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Salt
Deli Beet Hummus 8 oz
Deli Garlic Sauce 8 oz
Garlic, Egg Whites, Lemon Juice, Salt
Deli Spinach Garlic Sauce 8 oz
Deli Basil Garlic Sauce 8 oz
Deli Tahini 8 oz
Deli Tzatziki 8 oz
Deli Labna (Plain) 8 oz
Deli Beet Labna 8 oz
Labna, Beet
Deli Spicy Labna 8 oz
Lanna, Sambal Olek Salsa
Deli Labna (Mint & Garlic) 8 oz
Labna, Dry Mint, Garlic
Deli Baba Ghanoush 8 oz
Roasted Eggplant, Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Pomegranate, Green Onion
Deli Mutabbal 8 oz
Roasted Eggplant, Tahini, Greek Yogurt, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Salt, Black Pepper, Semak
Deli Marinated Mixed Olives 8 oz
Deli Marinated Artichoke w/ Dill 8 oz
Artichokes, Dill, Olive Oil, Oregano
Deli Marinated Beets 8 oz
Deli Pickles 8 oz
Deli Pickled Turnips 8 oz
Deli Jalapeños 8 oz
Deli Spicy Peppers 8 oz
Deli Shanklish 8 oz
Bag of Pita Chips
Qizha Labneh Jar (Large)

Merch
Medium Black T-Shirt
Large Black T-Shirt
Medium Black Hoodie
Large Black Hoodie

Beverages
*NEW* Anwar's Iced Coffee
Homemade Agua Fresca: Watermelon 20 oz
Homemade Agua Fresca: Cantelope 20 oz
Homemade Agua Fresca: Pineapple 20 oz
Homemade Agua Fresca: Organic Jamaica 20 oz
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Coke
16 oz
Diet Coke
16 oz
Sprite
16 oz
Orange Fanta
16 oz
Bottled Still Water

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Recent Reviews

I came across this in downtown LA as I was walking past. It's owned by a famous YouTube and social media star. The setting and ambience is nice and it's clean. The service is also good, with tables being cleaned regularly and food served fast.

I was not too impressed by the food itself though, I got the tacos (essentially mini pita breads with taco like fillings and toppings). The price is fair, the portion is quite large and you get to try everything,...
March 2025
Quick service restaurant that stands as a tribute to Anwar and all that he wonderfully does. The folks who serve here understand and resonate this perfectly. Good food, perfect vibes lot of veg and non veg options as well as desserts. Try the mint tea if the weather outside is a lil nippy, you'd love it. Parking can be a bit of a stretch around here but if you are just picking up, just park outside and get your stuff.
March 2025
We chose this place based on its high ratings. We quickly ordered at the counter and settled at one of the booths to wait.

My Beef Shawarma Salad Bowl arrived in a takeaway container with disposable cutlery. The olive oil/balsamic vinegar came in sachets. It was generous in size and loaded with beef strips cooked in aromatic spices. Filled with mixed greens, cucumber, tomato and tahini dressing, the dish was legit, flavourful and satisfying. My friend enjoyed...
March 2025

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Anwar's Kitchen

217 E 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 265-7982