Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in North Hollywood: 3:56 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (818) 452-9355 to confirm.
Location & directions
12510 Vanowen StNorth Hollywood, CA 91605
About Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen
Located at 12510 Vanowen St in North Hollywood, California, Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen is a Mediterranean restaurant. It's part of our guide to 112 restaurants, cafes and bars in North Hollywood. Prices are moderate ($15–30 per person).
Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen is open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen's menu features 9 dishes and drinks. Listed prices range from $11.99 to $14.99, with a typical item around $12.99. Dishes worth a look include beef shawarma wrap, chicken shawarma pita wrap, and chicken shawarma wrap.
Service options include outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, late-night food, quick bite, small plates, and vegan options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot and parking. You can reach the team at (818) 452-9355.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mediterranean Restaurant
- Address
- 12510 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605
- Phone
- (818) 452-9355
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Menu
- 9 items · $11.99–$14.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mediterranean restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen’s weekday schedule with 244 other Mediterranean restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, earlier than 82% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 93% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 96 hours a week, 27 hours more than the local median of 69. 85% of Mediterranean restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen is one of them.
Compared with 244 other Mediterranean restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mediterranean restaurants in California
Based on 82 menus with 6,738 priced items from Mediterranean restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $21.00.
At Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen the median listed price is $12.99, close to the typical $14.00 for Mediterranean restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hummus | 56% | $9.00 |
| Falafel | 54% | $8.97 |
| Greek Salad | 51% | $12.50 |
| French Fries | 43% | $6.99 |
| Falafel Wrap | 43% | $13.00 |
| Baklava | 41% | $5.00 |
| Falafel Plate | 38% | $17.00 |
| Lentil Soup | 33% | $7.75 |
Calculated from 82 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 19 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (6), Mexican & Tex-Mex (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), and Pizza (2).
Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen is the only Mediterranean restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Fresh Grill Mediterranean, 2.4 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.5 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.5 mi
- Bars & PubsTonga Hut0.6 mi
- Asian & PacificGourmet City Seafood Buffet0.7 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC0.7 mi
What to expect at a Mediterranean restaurant
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants serve the cooking of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Persia, Morocco and their neighbors. Expect grilled meats and kebabs, falafel, hummus and other dips, fresh salads, rice dishes and plenty of bread – often baked in house.
What to order
- Gyro or shawarma – spit-roasted meat in a pita or on a plate
- Falafel – a crisp chickpea fritter and a vegetarian staple
- Hummus and baba ghanoush – classic dips for the table
- Kebabs – chicken, lamb or kofta from the grill
Good to know
- Mezze platters are an economical way for groups to try many dishes.
- Much of the menu is naturally vegetarian or easy to adapt.
- Ask whether the pita is baked in house – it makes a difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen open on Sunday?
Yes, Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen located?
Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen is located at 12510 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605.
What is the phone number of Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen?
You can call Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen at (818) 452-9355.
Does Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen?
The typical price range at Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $11.99 to $14.99.
Is Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is there parking at Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen?
Parking options: free parking lot and parking.
Is Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen open late?
Yes – Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen?
There are 19 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen. Nearby options include Taco Bell (0.5 mi), McDonald's (0.5 mi), and Tonga Hut (0.6 mi).
Are there other Mediterranean restaurants near Ara's Shawarma - Vanowen?
None within a mile. The closest is Fresh Grill Mediterranean, 2.4 mi away.
How much do Mediterranean restaurants in California cost?
Based on 82 menus with 6,738 priced items from Mediterranean restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $21.00.
