The food is amazing - everything we ate was delicious. The sauces were especially impressive for being vegan. I wish I could give it 5 stars, but ran into some major service issues. Our order was wrong - missing 1 of 2 main dishes - and they don't answer their phone so there was no way to address without going back. Tasty food is great, but customer service is a must have.
This is a casual spot mainly for a take-out. We did dine-in there but wouldn't recommend. We ordered Burger and falafel sandwich both were delicious. I'm vegan and this was the perfect spot. Will come here again.Vegetarian options: Menu is all vegan.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Shouk Burger
Mellalynnie
Update 2024: great spot, but not the strongest in the area.
I've loved everything I've had here. Would always recommend the sandwiches over the bowls, though. The bowls are meh.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-10
Nicholas Klank
Cute little vegetarian, fast-casual spot where you order at a touchscreen to make sure you get what you want. When your order is ready, they call your name.Some of the other reviewers mention the soft fluffiness of the pita. It's unlike any other pita I've ever had. I had always thought pitas were always dry and tough and not the best mouth-feel. This was the best pita I have ever had. Same goes with the falafel. My partner nearly cried when a partly eaten falafel rolled out of her pita and onto the floor. You can imagine how she felt when it happened a second time. That being said, if you love the falafel here as much as we do, eat them before your pita loses its ability to contain them.I did a build-a-bowl plate with roasted red peppers, roasted cauliflower, red tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, Israeli pickels, pickled red onions, pickled white cabbage, and pickled red cabbage. The different pickles were tasty but be wary that 4 servings at once was too much acid and led to a dessert of antacids.Will definitely come back. Everything was very tasty, fresh, healthy, and colorful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shouk Burger
No Name
Excellent! I'm in town for work and was stoked to find a fully vegan joint! The food was amazing. Hot, crispy, flavorful. Wish I had one where I lived.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Marijke Evans
Fantastic food and loved the hummus and falafel!! Huge fan! Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Mushroom Schawarma
Martin Czigler
The food is amazing!Last time they forgot my side order of falafel; but the food is great, I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ba-Lagan DayCare LLC
Ordered Falafel, Hummus, salads And Pita bread for my preschool . Kids and staff LOVED it!,Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ADI SMITH
Me husband and I are regularly eating here. We are dining in and ordering as well. Everything is clean, taste good and great staff.Highly recommend!!
Many ask what they would've done during Jim Crow or other apartheid regimes, and the truth is, you all would give even the most raging bigot your money if they had vegan options. It's despicable.
Shouk is literally my fave. Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS and it doesn't hurt that it's all plant-based/ vegan. Highly recommend the mushroom shawarma!Vegetarian options: Everything is plant-basedDietary restrictions: Great for vegans
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus with Falafel, Mushroom Schawarma
Omid Khalilzadeh
Overpriced. Small
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
T B
I’ve never been here and this place is better than cava and chipotle in my opinion. Around 15 dollars for delicious food.1. Phenomenal food! Omg! The 2 way eggplant is awesome! Super flavorful and didn’t think it would be good.2. The price is pretty good for what you get and quality!3. Food came out really quick4. The green sauce is so good! Not crazy spicy and just the right amount of spice5. Oyster mushrooms pita was really good as well! The mushrooms had a blast of flavors! Then as you chew there’s even more flavors! Definitely give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Towler
Fantastic falafel and fries. Fast service. Clean. Fair prices. Great add to communityVegetarian options: See menuDietary restrictions: Certified kosher by DC vaad
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel
Sammy Weisgal
I was looking for falafel in the area. I came across Shouk as they are vegetarian and pride themselves on using all fresh ingredients.Upon entering I was a little surprised by the setup as your only option is to order from a kiosk rather than ordering at the counter.I ordered a falafel bowl. The presentation was very nice. The fries with the Shouk sauce were good however I was a little disappointed that the size of the fries were small. It felt like my order if fries came from scrap fries rather than full sized fries.Also beware that you will be charged for extra sauce.Overall it's pretty good.
The food is amazing - everything we ate was delicious. The sauces were especially impressive for being vegan. I wish I could give it 5 stars, but ran into some major service issues. Our order was wrong - missing 1 of 2 main dishes - and they don't answer their phone so there was no way to address without going back. Tasty food is great, but customer service is a must have.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Bowl, Falafel, Mushroom Schawarma, Fries
This is a casual spot mainly for a take-out. We did dine-in there but wouldn't recommend. We ordered Burger and falafel sandwich both were delicious. I'm vegan and this was the perfect spot. Will come here again.Vegetarian options: Menu is all vegan.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Shouk Burger
Update 2024: great spot, but not the strongest in the area. I've loved everything I've had here. Would always recommend the sandwiches over the bowls, though. The bowls are meh. Updated from previous review on 2022-10-10
Cute little vegetarian, fast-casual spot where you order at a touchscreen to make sure you get what you want. When your order is ready, they call your name.Some of the other reviewers mention the soft fluffiness of the pita. It's unlike any other pita I've ever had. I had always thought pitas were always dry and tough and not the best mouth-feel. This was the best pita I have ever had. Same goes with the falafel. My partner nearly cried when a partly eaten falafel rolled out of her pita and onto the floor. You can imagine how she felt when it happened a second time. That being said, if you love the falafel here as much as we do, eat them before your pita loses its ability to contain them.I did a build-a-bowl plate with roasted red peppers, roasted cauliflower, red tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, Israeli pickels, pickled red onions, pickled white cabbage, and pickled red cabbage. The different pickles were tasty but be wary that 4 servings at once was too much acid and led to a dessert of antacids.Will definitely come back. Everything was very tasty, fresh, healthy, and colorful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shouk Burger
Excellent! I'm in town for work and was stoked to find a fully vegan joint! The food was amazing. Hot, crispy, flavorful. Wish I had one where I lived.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fantastic food and loved the hummus and falafel!! Huge fan! Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Mushroom Schawarma
The food is amazing!Last time they forgot my side order of falafel; but the food is great, I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ordered Falafel, Hummus, salads And Pita bread for my preschool . Kids and staff LOVED it!,Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Me husband and I are regularly eating here. We are dining in and ordering as well. Everything is clean, taste good and great staff.Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shouk'n, Salads, Falafel, Shouk Burger, Hummus with Falafel, Mushroom Schawarma, Falafel Balls, Choco-Cardamom Cookies, Fries
Many ask what they would've done during Jim Crow or other apartheid regimes, and the truth is, you all would give even the most raging bigot your money if they had vegan options. It's despicable.
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Shouk is literally my fave. Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS and it doesn't hurt that it's all plant-based/ vegan. Highly recommend the mushroom shawarma!Vegetarian options: Everything is plant-basedDietary restrictions: Great for vegans
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus with Falafel, Mushroom Schawarma
Overpriced. Small
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’ve never been here and this place is better than cava and chipotle in my opinion. Around 15 dollars for delicious food.1. Phenomenal food! Omg! The 2 way eggplant is awesome! Super flavorful and didn’t think it would be good.2. The price is pretty good for what you get and quality!3. Food came out really quick4. The green sauce is so good! Not crazy spicy and just the right amount of spice5. Oyster mushrooms pita was really good as well! The mushrooms had a blast of flavors! Then as you chew there’s even more flavors! Definitely give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic falafel and fries. Fast service. Clean. Fair prices. Great add to communityVegetarian options: See menuDietary restrictions: Certified kosher by DC vaad
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel
I was looking for falafel in the area. I came across Shouk as they are vegetarian and pride themselves on using all fresh ingredients.Upon entering I was a little surprised by the setup as your only option is to order from a kiosk rather than ordering at the counter.I ordered a falafel bowl. The presentation was very nice. The fries with the Shouk sauce were good however I was a little disappointed that the size of the fries were small. It felt like my order if fries came from scrap fries rather than full sized fries.Also beware that you will be charged for extra sauce.Overall it's pretty good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Falafel