Passion graces the evening on an emptied-out car wash on Friday night in Sherman Oaks, where Miya Miya has found its new home. This Smorgasburg sensation now pops up weekly, serving what might just be the best street food of the year.
Marinated for 48 hours in sacred authentic spices imported from Amman, Jordan, with a hint of pomegranate molasses, this shawarma is a testament to culinary craftsmanship. Welcome to Warma Oaks.
Fries dropped in beef tallow crackle with flavor, and the gently burnt ends of these wraps are not to be missed. They're doing this hot chicken thing with the spice rub on the fries - "A little bit of love," they say, and you can taste it in every bite.
Patrons bop and groove in line to heavy hip-hop beats, discussing Dodgers pitching between bites. This is why LA is distinct - a mega pot of backgrounds hustling to tell their stories through food.
This shawarma is as authentic as it gets, yet uniquely encoded to Miya Miya. There's no ketchup here - garlic sauce only. Like many stories in LA, it's Jordanian but Syrian - it's complicated.
Yaz and his team inspire and you don't want to miss out on this in 2025.
Where to Find Them
Miya Miya pops up weekly at the former car wash location in Sherman Oaks. Check their Instagram for the latest schedule and occasional special events. The lines start forming early, so plan accordingly.
What to Order
While the shawarma is the undisputed star, don't sleep on those beef tallow fries with the special spice rub. The combination of the two makes for one of the most satisfying street food experiences in Los Angeles right now.