This place has amazing food! Everything is great, and the spicy chickpeas are a must! However, be aware it is almost literally a hole in the wall. This is not what my grandmother would have called "a sit down and be served place". It doesn't matter though, the food is some of the best around, and my husband and I eat here every time we are in Reno.
I saw the sign on the side of the building and immediately stopped. I hadn't had shawarma in years, but the graphic drew me in because I knew it would be my kind of place. I walked in and Tool was blasting from the back room. The menu was apocalyptic. The guy behind the counter was super helpful and hooked me up with a delicious shawarma wrap with habanero sauce. It was delicious. I had dream of a lamb fuelled apocalypse Sunday night. 666/666 would recommend.
We just moved back to the area, and I'm SO glad we found this place! The staff were very cool and nice, the decor is fun, and the food is unbelievable! Huge portions and some of the best Falafel I've EVER had! Will definitely be going back for more!
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"Anyone without a sense of humor is too pretentious to be a good magician." ~Anton Szandor LaVey (The Secret Life of a Satanist: The Authorized Biography of Anton LaVey)
If you happen to take the time to scroll down my little profile here you will find that I am not shy about WHAT I put into my mouth, food-wise. WHERE I actually sit and savor said food, is a different story. That being said, Shawarmageddon is one of the most eccentric places I have had the pleasure of dining. The musical selections, vibe, and energy (and screech of the "Gate to Hell" (the door actually leading into the kitchen, as the chef gleefully called it as I was his first customer of the day on the day of my visit)) all add to the lair-like ambiance and simplistic decor of the establishment. I was impressed, to say the least, at how the intended theme of Shawarmageddon far exceeded its mark.
The moment of truth came by way of a brown paper sack and wrapped in a sheet of custom logo imprinted sandwich/meat/deli paper. This added level of attention to detail was also impressive. The wrap I selected was as flavorful as it was stuffed with tender lamb (sorry Jesus), savory spices, sauces, and crisp veggies; with just enough heat to let you know that "Hell" is gonna require a lot of ice (if that's the intended choice of your eternal final destination). The spiced house brewed tea I selected was equally flavorful and refreshing. Not one to ever judge a book by its cover, I have to say I'm glad I finally stopped by and elated that I made it out of Shawarmageddon unscathed and with my soul intact. Although, after reviewing some of the pictures, I realize it was a close call, indeed...
What can I say about a legend? This was one of the single best eating experiences of my life. I scarfed my shawarma down like a starving goblin underneath a stairwell. It was well seasoned, delicious, and super filling.
More than enough for two meals, and because of that I won't eat a full meal the rest of the day. The ambiance of it is quite literally shoved under a stairwell, and it was a truly hidden gem.
I wish that I had moved to Reno before, and had eaten there more than once.
Today, Reno has lost a legend. I was one of the last customers, and will cherish that meal for weeks and years to come.
The restaurant is now, unfortunately closed. Hopefully not forever.
06/12/22
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