Shawarma House serves halal Iraqi and Middle Eastern food in Ocean Beach, San Diego, at 4884 Newport Ave. Everything is spit-roasted and made to order: chicken, beef, and gyro shawarma as wraps, over yellow basmati rice, or as fries, plus our signature Cream Chop, falafel, hummus, and fresh salads. It is the flavor you would look for from a Middle Eastern kitchen, cooked to order and served fast.
The Iraqi & Middle Eastern angle
Middle Eastern food is a broad table, and Shawarma House brings our own take on it to Ocean Beach. What sets us apart is how the food is cooked: the meat is spit-roasted, so it stays juicy and picks up crisp edges, and every order is built to order rather than pulled from a warm tray.
The result is a menu that feels familiar to anyone who grew up on shawarma and Mediterranean plates, with our own signatures like the Cream Chop and an Iraqi salad on the lineup. It is halal, it is fresh, and it is made when you order it.
Curious what the Cream Chop actually is? Read about our signature Cream Chop — and for the longer story of the cuisine, see what Iraqi-Mediterranean means at Shawarma House.
Signature dishes we serve
Here is what to order when you want the full Iraqi and Middle Eastern spread:
- Cream Chop — our signature. There is also a Vegan Cream Chop.
- Chicken, beef, and gyro shawarma — as wraps, as plates over yellow basmati rice with warm pita, or as fries.
- Iraqi salad — one of several fresh salads, alongside Greek, fattoush, and tabouli.
- Falafel — crisp and vegan.
- Hummus and a full lineup of sauces: tzatziki, tahini, garlic paste (toum), lemon garlic, greek dressing, and hot sauce.
Ready to build a plate? Start with our chicken shawarma in San Diego, spit-roasted and served over yellow basmati rice.
Made-to-order & halal
Every plate is halal-sourced and made to order. Nothing sits under a heat lamp waiting: the meat comes off the spit, the sauces go on fresh, and the plate is built when you order it.
There are solid vegan options too — falafel, the Vegan Cream Chop, hummus, and the salads. Our food is gluten-free-friendly, but it is prepared in a shared kitchen that also handles gluten, so we cannot guarantee against cross-contact for anyone with celiac disease.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an Iraqi restaurant in San Diego?
Yes. Shawarma House at 4884 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach serves halal Iraqi and Middle Eastern food, including our signature Cream Chop and an Iraqi salad, plus spit-roasted chicken, beef, and gyro shawarma made to order.
What Iraqi dishes do you serve?
Our signature Cream Chop (also available as a Vegan Cream Chop) and an Iraqi salad are on the menu, alongside chicken, beef, and gyro shawarma served as wraps, over yellow basmati rice with warm pita, or as fries. Everything is spit-roasted and made to order.
Is your Middle Eastern food halal?
Yes. All of our meat is halal-sourced, spit-roasted, and made to order. We also offer vegan options like falafel, the Vegan Cream Chop, hummus, and fresh salads.
Do you cater Iraqi & Middle Eastern food?
Yes. We cater halal Iraqi-Mediterranean spreads across San Diego — family-style trays and boxed lunches for offices and events. Start with our catering page to get a quote.
