# Ara's Shawarma > Shawarma restaurant with modern graffiti-style interior and natural light creates a clean, casual atmosphere. The space feels welcoming and comfortable, with a soundtrack that adds a contemporary vibe. Seating is ample, supporting a relaxed dining experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Ara's-Shawarma - Address: 16542 Ventura Blvd, Encino, California, United States - Phone: +17472641808 - Website: https://arashawarma.com/arasshawarma-encino?utm_source=google - Google rating: 4.6 (278 reviews) ## What it is good for - Gyro — 10/10 - Greek Food — 10/10 - Kebab — 10/10 - Baklava — 10/10 - Beef Gyros — 10/10 - Casual — 10/10 - Dinner Spots — 10/10 - Lamb Gyro — 10/10 - Comfortable — 10/10 - Chocolate — 9.6/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.3/10 - Food — 9.1/10 - Lamb Chops — 9/10 - Beef Shawarma — 8.6/10 - Chicken Shawarma — 8.5/10 ## What people say - "I thought the Mediterranean food, especially the crispy shawarma, was amazing." - "The chocolate strawberries here are warm, fresh, and delicious." - "The French fries here are delicious with spicy or garlic sauce." ## Good to know - Parking is validated and free for customers. - Extra fees apply for online orders without prior notice. - Valet parking is required, but it's validated. - The family value pack offers good savings for groups. - Everything is made in-house from scratch. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.