“Lava Shawarma’s hummus is just as good to me as proper restaurant hummus, but it’s more of a fast casual place. $7 with nice garnishes on top and generous amount of good quality olive oil.”
H3
6.3/10
AI-generated summary
People come for the mezze and the , Jordanian style with toum, and say it's cheap for what you get. The hummus is $7 with good olive oil on top. Locations vary and regulars say the Clinton Street one is best. Two people report finding mold and bugs in takeout hummus and baba ganoush.
“Lava Shawarma’s hummus is just as good to me as proper restaurant hummus, but it’s more of a fast casual place. $7 with nice garnishes on top and generous amount of good quality olive oil.”
H3
“The beet hummus contained what looked like mosquitoes, and the normal hummus had visible mold on top. Uber Eats issued a refund for those items, but I was livid and tossed the rest of the meal.”
H3
“I ordered takeout from Lava Shawarma a few years ago and found a giant mosquito in my hummus and mold in my baba ganoush. Haven’t gone back since.”
H3
“Lava, a shawarma place on Thompson, has truly amazing mezze, especially considering the price.”
H2
“Lava Shawarma on 3rd is really good for falafel, shawarma, or halloumi sandwiches.”
H2
“the mezze at Lava Shawarma (on Thompson St) are *excellent*.”
H2
“Get the stuffed falafel from lava on Clinton St.”
H2
“Had their beef and lamb last week and it was stellar. Good size, great taste.”
H2
“Lava shawarma (any outlet will do) does a great Jordanian style shawarma with toum”
H2
“I go to the Flatiron one, it's really good. Especially value for money.”
H2
“shawarma - 100% lava, it’s incredible and well priced”
H2
“Nah lava shawarma is garbage, I’m sorry. Halal cart is better and half the price”
H2