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Downtown Manhattan › Flatiron District › Lava Shawarma NYC
Lava Shawarma NYCB-?
12 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
· Shawarma restaurant, Health food restaurant, Lebanese restaurant
· Flatiron District
Generous hospitality and varied Levantine comfort food with standout shawarma and tea, but service speed and occasional quality inconsistencies make experiences uneven.
Our take
⚠️ Review concerns: This assessment reflects moderate uncertainty due to questionable review patterns. See details in Authenticity Assessment. Lava Shawarma NYC delivers genuine warmth and strong shawarma and meze execution, with complimentary tea and hospitable service creating an inviting experience.
One caveat: Service delays and occasional order errors during rushes
Standout dishes
- Chicken Shawarma
- Maqluba
- Fish and Chips
What people love
- Being greeted with hot tea
- Flavorful shawarma and crisp fried cod
- Wide vegan and vegetarian choices
Opening Hours
Monday10:00–23:00
Tuesday10:00–23:00
Wednesday10:00–23:00
Thursday10:00–23:00
Friday10:00–01:00
Saturday10:00–01:00
Sunday10:00–23:00
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