Vegan
Mediterranean
Delivery
Take-out
Middle Eastern
Israeli
Casual, vegan Israeli cuisine eatery. Est. May 2016. Kosher certified. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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655 K St NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA, 20001
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Last update on 25 Apr 2025 by ka1mikaze
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231 Reviews
First Review by lazylimabean
Harryson
Points +82
Great atmosphere - Edit
I was there 4 times in the past 2 days during lunch and early dinner.
Read moreGreat food, great location
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EvanDavidLight
Points +90
This is vegan?? - Edit
*EVERYTHING* here is good *AND* cruelty free. And I've tried pretty much everything.
Read moreEvery pita sandwich here is delicious!
Recommended:
Shouk burger: savory and hearty
Shwarma: ok, it's not mock shwarma meat but those are some delicious mushrooms with the right texture.
Falafel: Middle-easterners know their falafel. This isn't Cava; that's some bland falafel. This falafel has flavor!
Get the pickled onions. Just do it.
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +6135
Delicious - Edit
Never tried Israeli food before but I was enticed. I got the falafel with an extra side of garlic tahini, my fiancé got the fried oyster mushroom sandwich, and we got a side of fries with Shouk sauce. The food was incredible; some of the best I’ve ever had.
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castronaut2000
Points +141
Great casual restaurant - Edit
I don't think I'd ever had this type of cuisine before and the spices caught me off guard in terms of their flavour, but it was a good experience. The interiors are cool too!
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amandathorpe
Points +45
Great Mediterranean Vegan! - Edit
Very small restaurant with quick service and fantastic vegan options! You can order online and through a kiosk, and even in a busy lunch hour, food was put together quick. Great quality of food and different choices of different spicy tahini and vegan mayo options!
Read morePros: Sandwich or bowl options!, Great quality and flavor!, Outdoor seating available
Cons: Limited choices for indoor seating
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TerezaEs
Points +941
Great Mediterranean cuisine - Edit
Fresh and tasty food, would definitely go there again. I was surprised by the fast food serving style even though we dined in.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients , Moderate prices , Menu
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Awake1234
Points +1737
Everything was great. Kids loved…the French fries - Edit
Nice vegan restaurant near Chinatown DC. Felt a little bit like fast food, but great flavors.
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iampureart
Points +444
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING - Edit
I unfortunately didn't take any pictures cause I was too hungry and excited. It was really delicious. I feel like it's hard to find good vegan food in the states but this is an absolute gem. Made my heart happy. My non vegan partner also loved it.
Read morePros: Fried Oyster mushrooms were seasoned very well!, Loved the red spicy sauce!, ordered online for pick up and it was very quick!
Cons: honestly they low-key ignored me 😆 , staff could be more engaging and acknowledging , Two hours away from me 😭
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Embe97
Points +104
Nice spot - Edit
Had the bean burger and falafel Pita with fries. Would eat there again. Not sure why food is boxed up if eating there. Ice Tea was bland.
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HappyPuppy
Points +67
Very good - Edit
We enjoyed the falafel sandwich, fries and lentil soup.
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anir117
Points +659
Delicious and hearty - Edit
This food was incredible. Who knew that mushroom shawarma could be so delicious!!!
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Madisonian
Points +1414
Best Israeli-style Street food in DMV - Edit
We had the oyster mushroom shawarma, falafel and shouk nuggets. The food was delicious and the portions (packed into fluffy pitas) were generous. Lots of side toppings and sauces to choose from. Watch out for the green one-it's very spicy. We were going to take pictures to post, but we ate it all...
Read moreIn terms of authenticity, Shouk's food comes closest to the falafel/shawarma street vendors in Israel serve.
Nov. '23 update: Every bit as good on our most recent visit. We recommend the Shouk'n (oyster mushroom "fried chicken") with spicy shug sauce on the side, plus a side of extra crispy fries with harissa mayo dip.
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-02
Pros: Authentic street food, Generous portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Few dessert options
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villain
Points +9348
Great fast food option, shouk burger! - Edit
The shouk burger is definitely worth coming back for. It was so great, and the prices are pretty reasonable here. I would love to someday see Shouk come to the West Coast. I didn't realize when you pay extra for a sauce on the burger that it isn't actually added onto the burger, so I accidentally ate it without the sauce. Oops. It's still really good, though!
Read moreThe spice fries "tossed in super secret shouk spice" didn't taste any different than other seasoned fries, so in the future, I'm going to stick with hummus or lentil soup as the side dishes. The featured photos of their fries on HappyCow and Google Maps are outdated. The fries no longer look like that.
The malabi coconut milk pudding was wonderful, and the mint went very well with the raspberry.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-03
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APH
Points +103
Reliably great falafel - Edit
I always order the falafel pita and can’t seem to get myself to try anything else. It’s always fresh and the spiced fries are perfect.
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PBsauce
Points +37
Bam Bam Falafel bowl - Edit
Delicious vegan bowls, pitas and salads
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food , Nice locations, Great falafels
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susieqt666
Points +33
Delicious! - Edit
Healthy, delicious bowls with many options. Full of flavor and protein. Wish they were in California.
Read morePros: Garlic tahina sauce is amazing., Super healthy., Plenty of food. I felt full and satisfied.
Cons: Burgers are just OK.
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SusanVegana
Points +827
Yummy middle eastern food - Edit
What a great casual dining experience! I loved ordering a customizable bowl and my friend ordered a felafel bowl.
Read morePros: Quick order setup on a screen. , Food came out quickly. , Bowls were colorful and tasty.
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Hedelmäpeto
Points +93
Mediterranean miracle! - Edit
Everything was super good! We had a pita burger and one of the falafel bowls with harissa fries on the side.
Read moreFor dessert we had coconut pudding.
Pros: Taste, Portion size
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rosella_v
Points +1504
Everything I ordered was good - Edit
Quick delivery. Everything packaged well. I had a number of requests and all were met. The food... all so good. I would recommend stopping here when in DC. All vegan menu, love that.
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NatureGirl1978
Points +65
The best I’ve had yet in DC - Edit
Self ordering was kind of surprising but very efficient. Super friendly people regardless. I had the 2 Way Eggplant Bowl. Eggplant seared on a hot grill, creamy baba ganoush, almond feta, smashing potatoes, pomegranate-infused tomatoes, black lentils, quinoa, greens.
Read morePros: Baba Ganoush, Smashing potatoes, Garlic Tahin
Cons: Limited drinks
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annalised
Points +422
Unique and yum! - Edit
Israeli vegan food with a fast food American twist? Yes please! Lots of good options including more traditional falafel to pitas with fried oyster mushrooms. Visited with my non vegan coworkers and one vegetarian coworker and everyone enjoyed!
Read moreService was great — employees were super nice and helpful!
Pros: Fully vegan, Quick and easy, Unique flavors
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Lululili
Points +310
Heerlijke kruidige shoarma - Edit
Echt heeeeeel erg lekker! Ik had de shoarma gemaakt van paddestoelen en dit was heerlijk gekruid en super vers. Smaakte als een gezonde maaltijd terwijl ik een wat vettere hap verwachtte. Als dit broodje me niet zo vulde zou ik nog iets bestellen om te proeven wat ze nog meer hebben. Ik kom zeker terug!
Read morePros: Super smaakvol, Fijne buiten seating, Super vers en goed vullend
Cons: Valt niet echt op van buiten, Binnen niet erg sfeervol
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +3286
Flavorful, delicious, quick - Edit
Love that it’s kosher and everything we tried was delicious. My non vegan friend thanked me for introducing him to it and said he’d come again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-13
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smsikora13
Points +26
So delicious, and so filling! - Edit
Their mainstay burger and smashed potatoes were incredible - perfect size for a hearty lunch!
Read morePros: Flavorful food, Price, Atmosphere
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DEdoc
Points +404
Fresh and delicious - Edit
We loved the food - fried shouk’n pita and shwarma pita. Both oyster mushrooms but the second was grilled rather than fried. We asked for our tahini on the side so we could add it as we went. Would definitely come back again.
Read morePros: Indoor and outdoor seating
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VeganBecky
Points +41
Absolutely Delicious! What a treat! - Edit
I ate at the 655 K St. NW, Washington, DC location which is 5 minutes from the Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center Metro. I had the Shawarma bowl with half rice/ half greens and schug sauce, green spicy hummus with cucumber slices, Malabi pudding dessert, and a taste of my son's spice fries. What unbelievable flavor! I bought extra Malabi desserts to take home to my friends and family; it was that good. I wish there was a Shouk restaurant in northern central Jersey.
Read moreBe sure to check their allergen guide accessible via the website and via QR code in restaurant.
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hjohansen
Points +1880
Perfectly blended spices - Edit
I had the shawarma and it was delicious. The spice mix was just chef's kiss.
Read morePros: Fast, Delicious
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