• Lava Shawarma - W 23rd

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Middle Eastern restaurant with clearly labeled menu. Example vegan offerings include mushroom wrap, Arabic sandwich, falafel plate and more. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm.


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4 Reviews

First Review by NayeliAbrego

Dartert3t

Points +178

Vegan
18 Aug 2025

Vegan falafel wrap

I tried the vegan falafel wrap which was really good. It was quite large and filling and included good sauces!

EmdotAlice

Points +5751

Vegan
17 Aug 2025

Just OK

I was a bit misled by their logo with flames. I thought the sandwiches would be spicy. I got the vegan arabic sandwich and asked for extra spicy sauce. As far as I can tell they did not give me extra sauce. They gave me a side of tahini, which I did not ask for. The sandwich was just ok, not particularly flavorful until I got to the tiny squirt of hot sauce at very bottom of the sandwich. The sauce was really good, but very disappointed it was so little and so poorly distributed. It was fine, but probably not worth a return trip.

Updated from previous review on 2025-08-17

Poundie

Points +18143

Vegan
04 Sep 2024

Wonderful mideast food

At this place, you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. It is not quite fast food, however: the place is clean, and the food--while served quickly--is nonetheless of high quality. The staff here is very friendly and helpful, and a man in Arab garg walks around and offers you a delicious Arabic tea (for free).

I had the Vegan Mix Grill plate. It was very filling and delicious. In all this is a nice, relaxed, un-fancy but pleasant place with very good food and a bunch of vegan choices.

NayeliAbrego

Points +3089

Vegan
04 Jul 2024

Incredible falafel

The falafel sandwich here is seriously amazing. Each time I've come here, the (likely) owner hands out tons of free items for us to try. Hibiscus iced tea, mango juice, desserts (our non vegan friend ate those), and they were extremely welcoming and kind. Great food, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend this spot.

Pros: Delicious, Very kind staff, Comfortable




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