Papa's Shawarma is where it's at. Wife gets the chicken Shawarma wrap, I get the beef. I mistakingly ordered the loaded chicken Shawarma fries and they are š„! Skip the franchise restaurants and give Papa's a try. More bang for the buck and delicious! I'd like to see them survive so please share the info. Support the small businesses! No I'm not affiliated in ANY way. I just really like their food and I'm local.
Dave C
Everything was delicious.
We got the tray for 2, portions are excellent, food was perfectly cooked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Family Tray
Jeff Krause
Falafel wrap and lentil soup were VERY unique...maybe a curry taste. Not entirely sure but it was absolutely delicious. I normally like bread with my soup but the wrap was overly filling together with the soup.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mr Charger
If you love Middle-Eastern food, you have to try this place! Downtown Utica has so many great restaurants and this is one of them. This is our new āgo toā for shawarma and fattoush.
Hamlet Jabroo
The food AMAZING The service is AMAZINGGGGG Everything about the place is amazing it feels homey!! Maryam is literally the best! Worked with my order! Literally the sweetest place ever! My bowl tasted amazinggggg 100% would recommend to everyone!!! The food the service the place clean neat beautiful!? oh and the Halloween decorations omg sooooo cute!!?? i told the service surprise me with a bowl and omg she didn't disappoint!!! The bowl was amazing the taste is still in my mouth!???
Parking: Parking easyyy to find
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Family Platter, Chicken Tenders with French Fries, Dolma, Baklava, Hummus, Beef Shawarma
Shanel S
My food tasted fantastic. I had a chicken tikka pita and lentil soup. The minus star is for two problems. I paid six dollars for soup and they sent me a small cup, which is a ripoff. They need to change the price or order bowl size containers. Second, I ordered a beef Shawarma sandwich which they were out of so they waited until my dasher was there for pick up to ask what I wanted instead. My Dasher had to call me. They couldnāt bother themselves to pick up the phone to call me before hand, so my Dasher had to wait awhile on them to cook it. That cost me extra because I gave my Dasher an extra few bucks on top of their tip for having to wait. At least this time, the second time, they completed my order. The first time I placed an order with them they just canceled it. I figured either they didnāt have what I ordered or they wanted to leave early. The food was yummy, but I donāt really recommend ordering from here through DoorDash or similar. Next time I will order directly from them and pick it up or just dine in so I donāt have any issues.
Food: 5
Service: 4
KENNY G G
wow!!!!! combo kabob platter was amazing and fresh, tasted like moms, I will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
kre8sion
Stopped in after work (first time) and craving a good Shawarma. Ordered the chicken and WOW! It was fantastic. Pleasant staff and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Bowden
Stopped in on a whim as I was passing by, and I'm glad I did - I grabbed a shawarma to go, and it was really delicious. Great flavor, very friendly staff, service was very fast. I'll be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
American Air Operations
Ordered online. Upon arrival for pickup, we found out they cancelled the order. They close very early for a food business and seem to not be prepared to serve customers, even one hour prior to closure.
Showed up on Thursday 8/8 closed @730 pm was upset says it's open till 8:00 no explanation nothing on the door nothing on the answering machine as well drove 25 minutes to come there
Service: 1
susan lain
Stopped by for a quick lunch, hadn't seen them before. Got to meet Papa and he said they have only been there for a few months now. The food was amazing and the cashier/waitress made some great recommendations. The beef and chicken platters were an ample amount that we still have plenty for left overs! One of my favorites, the garlic sauce was on point and the baklava was a perfect buttery sweet. A definite must return place to eat.
Parking: Municipal lot parking and street parking readily available for lunch time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Beef Shawarma
Brian M
Papa's Shawarma: A Hidden Gem
I recently stumbled upon Papa's Shawarma, and I'm so glad I did. This unassuming little spot serves up some of the most delicious shawarma I've ever tasted.
The shawarma was a masterpiece. The meat was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The pita bread was fresh and soft, providing the perfect vessel for the delicious fillings. The combination of flavors was simply divine.
The staff at Papa's Shawarma were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Lay, who took my order, was especially helpful and knowledgeable. She made sure I had everything I needed and even offered me some helpful recommendations. (Pro Tip, if you like spicy, ask for the Buffalo Shawarma! Chefs Kiss.
While I didn't dine in, I definitely plan on returning to try more of their menu. Papa's Shawarma is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered.
If you're looking for authentic and delicious Middle Eastern cuisine, I highly recommend giving this place a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Inam Kashat
First time having papaās shawarma, I was shocked The food is so delicious. The prices are so reasonable staffs are amazing. Very clean we will definitely come back!!
Papa's Shawarma is where it's at. Wife gets the chicken Shawarma wrap, I get the beef. I mistakingly ordered the loaded chicken Shawarma fries and they are š„! Skip the franchise restaurants and give Papa's a try. More bang for the buck and delicious! I'd like to see them survive so please share the info. Support the small businesses! No I'm not affiliated in ANY way. I just really like their food and I'm local.
Everything was delicious.
We got the tray for 2, portions are excellent, food was perfectly cooked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Family Tray
Falafel wrap and lentil soup were VERY unique...maybe a curry taste. Not entirely sure but it was absolutely delicious. I normally like bread with my soup but the wrap was overly filling together with the soup.
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you love Middle-Eastern food, you have to try this place! Downtown Utica has so many great restaurants and this is one of them. This is our new āgo toā for shawarma and fattoush.
The food AMAZING
The service is AMAZINGGGGG
Everything about the place is amazing it feels homey!! Maryam is literally the best! Worked with my order! Literally the sweetest place ever! My bowl tasted amazinggggg 100% would recommend to everyone!!! The food the service the place clean neat beautiful!? oh and the Halloween decorations omg sooooo cute!!?? i told the service surprise me with a bowl and omg she didn't disappoint!!! The bowl was amazing the taste is still in my mouth!???
Parking: Parking easyyy to find
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Family Platter, Chicken Tenders with French Fries, Dolma, Baklava, Hummus, Beef Shawarma
My food tasted fantastic. I had a chicken tikka pita and lentil soup. The minus star is for two problems. I paid six dollars for soup and they sent me a small cup, which is a ripoff. They need to change the price or order bowl size containers. Second, I ordered a beef Shawarma sandwich which they were out of so they waited until my dasher was there for pick up to ask what I wanted instead. My Dasher had to call me. They couldnāt bother themselves to pick up the phone to call me before hand, so my Dasher had to wait awhile on them to cook it. That cost me extra because I gave my Dasher an extra few bucks on top of their tip for having to wait.
At least this time, the second time, they completed my order. The first time I placed an order with them they just canceled it. I figured either they didnāt have what I ordered or they wanted to leave early.
The food was yummy, but I donāt really recommend ordering from here through DoorDash or similar. Next time I will order directly from them and pick it up or just dine in so I donāt have any issues.
Food: 5
Service: 4
wow!!!!! combo kabob platter was amazing and fresh, tasted like moms, I will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in after work (first time) and craving a good Shawarma. Ordered the chicken and WOW! It was fantastic. Pleasant staff and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in on a whim as I was passing by, and I'm glad I did - I grabbed a shawarma to go, and it was really delicious. Great flavor, very friendly staff, service was very fast. I'll be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered online. Upon arrival for pickup, we found out they cancelled the order. They close very early for a food business and seem to not be prepared to serve customers, even one hour prior to closure.
Restaurantji Recommends
Showed up on Thursday 8/8 closed @730 pm was upset says it's open till 8:00 no explanation nothing on the door nothing on the answering machine as well drove 25 minutes to come there
Service: 1
Stopped by for a quick lunch, hadn't seen them before. Got to meet Papa and he said they have only been there for a few months now. The food was amazing and the cashier/waitress made some great recommendations. The beef and chicken platters were an ample amount that we still have plenty for left overs! One of my favorites, the garlic sauce was on point and the baklava was a perfect buttery sweet. A definite must return place to eat.
Parking: Municipal lot parking and street parking readily available for lunch time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Beef Shawarma
Papa's Shawarma: A Hidden Gem
I recently stumbled upon Papa's Shawarma, and I'm so glad I did. This unassuming little spot serves up some of the most delicious shawarma I've ever tasted.
The shawarma was a masterpiece. The meat was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The pita bread was fresh and soft, providing the perfect vessel for the delicious fillings. The combination of flavors was simply divine.
The staff at Papa's Shawarma were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Lay, who took my order, was especially helpful and knowledgeable. She made sure I had everything I needed and even offered me some helpful recommendations. (Pro Tip, if you like spicy, ask for the Buffalo Shawarma! Chefs Kiss.
While I didn't dine in, I definitely plan on returning to try more of their menu. Papa's Shawarma is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered.
If you're looking for authentic and delicious Middle Eastern cuisine, I highly recommend giving this place a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time having papaās shawarma, I was shocked The food is so delicious. The prices are so reasonable staffs are amazing. Very clean we will definitely come back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good, flavorful food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Shawarma
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