Without a doubt, shawarma is the most cherished delicacy in Lebanon (after our beloved man2oushe, of course).
Whether you’re team shawarma
djej or
lahme, extra
toum or no
toum at all, these spots will most definitely satisfy your taste.
1. Super Snack El Kbeer Whether you opt for the exemplary chicken or the flavorful beef shawarma, you’re definitely in for a treat. Succulent meat, fresh veggies, and a generous portion of toum or tarator, all wrapped in your choice of Arabic bread or saj. Either way you go, El Kbeer shawarma is a meal for the champions.
2. El Estez Snack This spot takes
zyede toum eza betrid to a different level. Not only do you get to indulge in a delectable shawarma sandwich, but drizzle it too! There’s no such thing as too much toum here.
3. Restaurant and Falafel Joseph Winner of the “World’s Tastiest Sandwich 2015 Award,” enough said.
4. Kalaa Chicken Where else would you satisfy those late night shawarma cravings? Delicious, juicy, and wrapped to perfection, Kalaa Chichen’s shawarma is a personal favorite.
5. Basterma Mano Obviously Basterma Mano has a well-rounded reputation for their unmatched basterma sandwiches, but their shawarma is on a whole other level!
6. Mazzat With their specialty bread and 24/7 delivery hours, Mazzat is a no-brainer when it comes to decadent shawarma. Their new mini shawarma bites are a must must must try!!
7. Abul 3ezz Grill Pictures speak louder than words, so just drool over this one.
8. Maestro Shawarma Generous portions and specialty toum, need we say more?
9. Marrouche This much-loved spot is famous for their charcoal-grilled garlic chicken sandwiches. In fact, when it closed down a couple of years ago, people freaked out. But now they’re back stronger than ever, with succulent shawarma sandwiches too.
10. Barbar The one and only saviour after long nights of partying, their shawarma is a classic go-to and has been for as long as we can remember.
11. Djej w Toum The name says it all, the perfect combo for a toothsome shawarma sandwich.
12. Boubouffe If you want to have some comfort food in a cool setting, Boubouffe is the place to go. Succulent shawarma expertly cut and marinated in a secret mix of highest quality oils and spices. Served in fresh pita bread, this shawarma is a must-try.
13. Spiced and Sliced This Hamra gem specializes in all things shawarma, with a twist. Irresistible smell and an insanely delicious taste, you don’t want to miss out on this shawarma goodness.
14. Shawarma Lab The name alone pulls you in. A lab? For shawarma? Sounds good, count us in!
15. Aal Fahem Not only does Aal Fahem deliver delectable and mouth-watering shawarma, but it also gives a unique experience by serving their sandwiches on the grill. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and simply delicious, Aal Fahem is a must-try for shawarma enthusiasts out there.