Chef’s Shawarma Mediterranean Food

About Us

About Us

Chef’s Shawarma Mediterranean Food is a restaurant serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine, particularly shawarma and other Middle Eastern dishes. They are known for their fresh, high-quality ingredients and dishes like kabobs, falafel, and hummus, with many customers praising their beef kabob and spicy house sauce. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and catering services. 

 
About Chef’s Shawarma:

  • Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine:

    They specialize in authentic Mediterranean food, including shawarma, kabobs, wraps, and gyros, as well as appetizers like hummus, falafel, and baba ghanoush. 

     
  • Freshly Made Daily:

    All dishes are made fresh daily with high-quality ingredients. 

     
  • Family Recipes:

    They utilize recipes passed down through generations, and their owner, Pierre Dagher, notes that they are applying recipes inherited from his parents who owned the first Mediterranean restaurant in town. 

     
  • Variety of Options:

    Offers a variety of dishes, including Halal food, healthy options, and comfort food.

     
  • Community Involvement:

    They are committed to their community, offering nourishing meals to local schools and discounts to military personnel. 

     
  • Positive Reviews:

    Many customers praise their food, particularly the beef kabob and spicy house sauce.

     
 
Where to Find Chef’s Shawarma:
  • Location: Chef’s Shawarma has a location in Van Nuys, California. 
     
  • Hours: They are open Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Saturday from 12 PM to 7:30 PM, and closed on Sundays.
     
 
Shawarma: A Brief History
  • Origin:

    Shawarma, meaning “turning” in Arabic, originated in Turkey during the Ottoman Empire. 

     
  • Process:

    It’s a Levantine dish made by stacking thin slices of meat (lamb, chicken, beef, etc.) on a vertical rotisserie and slowly roasting it. 

     
  • Popularity:
    Shawarma has become a popular street food and is now a staple in many Middle Eastern restaurants.