Shemalis

Mr Chemali used to be the chef at the Lebanese embassy. Their catering is world-class, and their food is delicious. It is higher quality than what people expect, which means people can be surprised by the flavor. For instance, their falafel is bright green inside, due to all the fresh herbs. Shemalis may be the best deal in DC. We used them to cater our wedding. I especially recommend their garlic whip and lentil soup.

Horrible and dirty

I have been a customer of this establishment for many years however last Saturday at 4:45 I was treated with such roughness insults and been called names by the young woman alone in the store at the time that I may never return. How can any one this uncouth be employed in the service industry it is an outrage and truly shameful for a store that has earned a good reputation for years. It is appalling

Terrible place

It’s like getting food from Walmart but less clean and worst taste. Don’t waste your time or money.

This caught me by surprise. I was not expecting to have the best baba ganoush and taboule I’ve ever had in my life. Like spot on flavor! I grew up on this stuff and they make it perfectly!

DO NOT BUY/ ORDER FROM HERE!! Got the most horrible food poisoning, alongside 2 others after eating here from Uber Eats. Disgusting. 0/5 and warning others to never buy from here. Reporting this resturant to the local health department. How dare this resturant try to make profit before the holidays by selling contaminated old food.

I’ve been going to Shemalis since I was a child, it’s one of my favorite lebanese places in DC — the chicken schwarma is my go to. I’m also able to find a lot of good lebanese breads, sweets, olives, spices and foods here! Highly recommend!

Great food Very expensive

Fantastic hot chocolate!