Shawarmaji

2281 The Alameda, Santa Clara
(669) 220-9052

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Wissal Jaballah

Very excellent service
Fair prices
Very good smells

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sezer Yeşil

We wish we didn't have to eat your delicious food with our dirty hands; if it's not too much trouble, please build a toilet.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Andre Kilpatrick

Food was great, place i will definitely be coming back to. Loved the garlic sauce and the spicy red sauce. Sorry, already ate most of it before I took a pic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jetti keerthipriya

So far, the best shawarma I’ve had is near San Jose. Must tried Chicken Arabi style shawarma.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Arabi Style and Tahini Salad

Sohrob H

🌯 The Gold Standard for Authentic Shawarma
If you are looking for the best shawarma in the area, look no further than Shawarmaji. This place serves what I can honestly say is the best shawarma I have had to date. The meat is perfectly seasoned and slow-roasted to a juicy perfection, and the wraps themselves are incredibly hearty and filling. Whether you go for the chicken or the lamb, you are getting a massive portion that satisfies even the biggest appetite. It was so delicious that I found myself ordering a second one to eat before I even left the building—it is genuinely that addictive.

🍯 Fantastic Signature Sauces (That You Can Buy!)
The real secret to their success has to be the sauces. They are absolutely fantastic and elevate the entire meal. Their garlic toum is legendary—thick, creamy, and packed with that bold garlic punch that every shawarma lover craves. They also have a spicy shatta that adds the perfect level of heat without being overwhelming. A major highlight for me was discovering that they actually sell their sauces in-store. Being able to take a jar of that toum home is a game-changer for my own home cooking!

⚡ Exceptional Service and Friendly Staff
Beyond the food, the experience was made even better by the people working there. The staff were really friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in. Even though they were busy, they were quick to cook the food and took the time to offer great suggestions on which wraps and pairings to try. It’s rare to find a spot that balances high-speed service with such a hospitable and helpful attitude. You can tell they really care about the quality of the food and the satisfaction of their customers.

Filling Portions: You definitely get your money's worth here; one wrap is a full meal in itself.

Speedy Cooking: Despite the high quality, they manage to get orders out very quickly.

Pro Tip: Ask for extra pickles—they add a perfect crunch and acidity to the rich meat and sauces.

Authentic Vibes: The flavors stay true to traditional Jordanian-style street food, which is hard to find done this well.

👍 Overall Recommendation
Shawarmaji is a definitive 5-star destination for any food lover. The combination of superior flavor, friendly service, and the ability to buy their amazing sauces makes it a standout. It is the kind of place that you’ll want to visit again and again. If you haven't been yet, make it a priority—you might just end up ordering a second round like I did!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mayank sir

I recently tried your Chicken Wrap, and I have to say it’s easily in the top 5 best wraps I’ve ever had. It was absolutely delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Abdullah Azim

ZERO customer services!!! No one cares about customers here at all

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

joshua Lopez

This is place is really good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Arabi Style and Tahini Salad, Shawarma Wraps, Arabi Style Lamb Wrap

Jacob Scwartz

The first thing you notice when you enter Shawarmaji is how clean and well-maintained the shop is, and the staff is always incredibly welcoming and efficient, which makes for a great experience every time.

The food is consistently top-tier. Whether you get the chicken or the lamb, the meat is always fresh and perfectly seasoned. I love the variety of ways they serve it—the pitas are soft, the wraps are great, and the Arabi style is a personal favorite. Their fry portions are super big, so you definitely get your money's worth.

A huge standout for me is the falafel. Not only is it more delicious than other spots—perfectly crispy and never dry—but it’s also extremely affordable and cheaper than most other locations I've been to.

To top it all off, their sauce game is unmatched. The Chipotle Toum is my absolute favorite and their fresh, crunchy pickles are the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommend if you want high-quality Middle Eastern food that’s also a great value!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ally Perfetto

Damn good shawarma

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danish Shaikh

The food is really good. Shawarmas and the dips will keep you coming back. Service can be a bit better organized.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Faraha Kukkady

The food may be nice but not worth the wait. They say 5min and takes 30min, even for simple order of 2 shawarmas.
Shawarmas are meant to be quick eats. They don't even make the pitas fresh, they use what we get from the grocery.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Lura Senin

It’s not shawarma at all, miserable taste, Turkish, Syrian and Jordanian shawarma are the real ones.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Aamrah

Decent shawarma. Pita bread, addition of fries make it pretty accurate. It still tastes dry, but getting a side of toum is the only way to go. The toum is good though!

The falafel were sooo tiny, paying per piece was a sham. They arent the greatest, if i were you, i would just stick to the shawarma.

Side note : why is there no option to order a soft drink? Please keep Pepsi/Coca cola!!! Also, paying extra for fries? Shawarma is supposed to have fries, so that seemed unnecessary.

Food: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Pita

Abhinab Mohanty

Best shawarma we've had so far in the Bay area.

Food: 5

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