TLDR
Authentic Middle Eastern shawarma, great flavor, convenient location. Some find portions pricey.
Details
This Middle Eastern spot offers a solid shawarma experience, often praised for its authenticity, with one reviewer noting it tastes just like shawarma from the Arab world. While generally well-regarded for its flavor and convenient location, some diners find the portions to be on the smaller side for the price.
Food Overview
The shawarma here is a highlight, frequently praised for its authentic taste that rivals that found in the Arab world. While the shawarma wrap is considered a good size, other dishes have been described as having 'laughable' portions for the price by some. Koshari is also mentioned as being on the menu, though not personally tried by all reviewers.
Caveats
There are conflicting reports regarding portion sizes and value for money, with some finding them expensive and 'laughable'. There is also mention that a Clinton Street location may be permanently closed.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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"Lava Shawarma is listed as a frequently visited restaurant."
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"Lava is suggested as a place that might satisfy the craving for döner."
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"This commenter recommended Lava, stating it's a great place with an awesome menu and multiple locations, specifically mentioning the Flatiron location."
PositiveFrom post: Where Are You Going Out To Eat These Days Without
"This user confirmed the sad news that the Clinton Street location of Lava Shawarma is permanently closed."
NegativeFrom post: Where Are You Going Out To Eat These Days Without
"This user clarified that the Flatiron location of Lava Shawarma is good and offers good value, and believes the Clinton Street location may be permanently closed."
PositiveFrom post: Where Are You Going Out To Eat These Days Without
"This user expressed obsession with the Clinton Street location of Lava Shawarma, noting other locations weren't as good."
PositiveFrom post: Where Are You Going Out To Eat These Days Without
"Lava Shawarma was recommended as a good value for money option."
NeutralFrom post: Halal Restaurants
"The user was recommended Lava Shawarma for Middle Eastern (Levantine cuisine)."
PositiveFrom post: Moved To Greenwich Village Need Suggestions For
"This restaurant was listed as one of the commenter's "goto casual places," specializing in shawarma, in response to the original poster's request for casual eats."
PositiveFrom post: Zoobas Gonewheres Some Good Egyptian Food
"Lava Shawarma seems to have koshari on its menu, but the commenter has not personally tried it yet."
NeutralFrom post: Looking For Phenomenal Chicken Shawarma Anywhere
"Despite its price, Lava Shawarma tastes exactly like shawarma in the Arab world, validating its authenticity."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For Phenomenal Chicken Shawarma Anywhere
"The shawarma wrap at Lava Shawarma is considered a good size for its style, contrasting a negative comment about portions."
NeutralFrom post: Looking For Phenomenal Chicken Shawarma Anywhere
"Lava Shawarma is considered expensive for its laughable portions."
NegativeFrom post: Looking For Phenomenal Chicken Shawarma Anywhere
"Lava Shawarma is considered garbage; halal carts offer better value and taste for half the price."
NegativeFrom post: Best Shawarmafalafel West Side Manhattan
"Lava Shawarma is described as pretty solid and is conveniently located right by Madison Square Park."
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