Sweet Jesus this place is good. Best lamb shawarma I have ever had. Good service and great vibes at Karam Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.

So good! The best shawarma I have ever had ! There Turkish style meat pies are amazing as well! Definitely my stop when I visit the city.

My first time back in a few years, but this place hits the spot every time. We ordered the half chicken plate with garlic and pickles, and a kofta sandwich with a side of fries. Everything came out in about 10-15 minutes, but they forgot the fries lol. Chicken was tender, moist and crispy skinned. The fluffy garlic sauce is not as eye wateringly sharp as I recall but still yummy. Pickled jalapeños and turnips added a nice crunch. The kofta sandwich was juicy, loaded with sauce, pickles, lettuce and tomato and onion salad. Overall a really delicious filling and quick dinner spot.

Again!! Another great experience here! Got mixed cold appetizers and a huge Tabouleh. Great service, food, service. Take out and eat in. . If you are local or far away, it's worth the trip! I also got an interesting apricot dessert

My husband has walked by this restaurant for years, and we finally made the decision to try it last week. It is always busy and has a few people waiting at the counter. And now we know why! It's fantastic food at a fair price. We had the mixed grill (chicken and lamb shawarma ) with rice and babaganoush. The meat was tender and well seasoned, one of the best shawarma in Brooklyn! The dipping sauces are super flavorful and strong; use a little of the garlic dipping sauce, it's potent! We also tried the spinach pie, it was pretty good but we will try other flavors next time. They have numerous Lebanese pastries too, they all looked tasty. There is seating across from the counter for a comfy casual meal, too. Overall, a great place for a quick bite!

5 stars just for the absolutely amazing food! We literally just moved here yesterday and I was craving some really good shawarma a d this place looked like it might deliver so we decided to check it out. Starting off, just looking through the window I knew I was going to like the food. They had 2 of the vertical rotisseries of meat going as well as some whole chicken's roasting. They had a case full of different savory pies, including my favorite, za'atar. Employees were polite but straight to the point which I really appreciated. Hubby and I both got the beef shawarma wrap and a za'atar pie to share. I was back in the Middle East with my first bite of food. The flatbread was soft and perfect and the toppings and fillings were so flavorful and delicious, I seriously wanted to cry. Been in New York about 24 hours and we already have a go to place.

It is loud, busy, and no time for greeting here. Those are the precursors to some eventual good food. It is literally crammed like a sardine tin can in here but the smell of the Shawarma can make you overlook that part. The halal street carts that are situated on 86th Street are definitely popular in the neighborhood, but if you have time and a few extra bucks for a real authentic Middle Eastern meal, Karam is your best bet. For the meat portion they provide and the sides that accompany it, the pricing is reasonable. I always go with lamb and with the sides, you will realize the meal is probably meant for two people. I believe their platters come with hummus and pita, and a sizeable portion of yellow rice. OVerall, fantastic meal and tremendously filling for.

Karam is a popular Middle Eastern restaurant in our neighborhood that we've always avoided trying because we figured we already had the best from Ayat. We always thought it was just a takeout spot, there is actually a tiny dining room with a few tables. We popped in on a Friday night and seemed to walk straight into the dinner rush. It was so busy we had to wait ~20 mins for our order. We got a $22 large mixed Shawarma platter and a small tray of mix baklava to go. Our platter surprisingly came with a complementary side of pitas and hummus. Once we got home and opened it up, we quickly saw that it was worth the price. It's definitely enough food to feed 2 people with some to spare. Everything tasted amazing. The beef and chicken had some charred, roasted flavor, yet were somehow still moist. The rice, meat, tzatziki combo in every bite was enough to sate my ravenous hunger. I liked how the platter came with some pickled radishes and jalapenos as a refresher. Every bite of the food made my mouth water more in enjoyment. Although I certainly stuffed myself, I didn't feel gross afterwards because the food wasn't as greasy as Halal food usually is. I can definitely see why Karam is so popular. It will now be my go-to for a grab and go Middle Eastern meal!