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6 Shawarma Joints You Need To Try In Beirut

Craving a delicious shawarma? We have a couple of amazing shawarma joints to tick off your bucket list.


1. Delish, Mar Mikhael



Apart from the classic chicken and beef shawarma sandwiches, you can enjoy shawarma platters, halloumi shawarma, and tortilla-wrapped shawarma at this spot.



And of course, every one of their sandwiches comes with a signature final touch: shawarma slices on top, so you get a burst of flavor as soon as you dive in.


2. Lafluf, Chiyah



Do you like your chicken shawarma with extra toum? Or your beef with extra dehen? The most popular dish on their menu is their filling beef and chicken shawarma markouk plate, which tastes best after a long day at work.



And if you’re feeling extra hungry, you should also try their delicious broasted chicken.


3. Shawarma Ways, Dahye



This spot shawarma-fies everything. From making kabse with chicken shawarma and wrapping pomegranate with beef shawarma, this spot is for the avid shawarma lovers who are always up for an adventure.



Oh, and their shawarma is cooked bel fokhar!


4. Shawarma Aseel, Haret Hreik



An iconic spot that specializes in authentic shawarma. Their menu also includes a delicious soujouk shawarma made with toum, pickles, and tomatoes—a must-try!




5. Spiced and Spliced, Hamra & Achrafieh



Bringing a touch of Mexican into the traditional shawarma, this iconic spot is known for their anything-but-average sandwiches.



Have you ever tried a chicken shawarma with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in tortilla bread?


6. El Estez, Sodeco



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You can never go wrong with the famous El Estez. Nothing off their menu will disappoint, especially not their filling and flavorful shawarmas.



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For every Wednesday of February, you can buy one chicken shawarma and get the other for free (and even if you don’t have someone else to share the second shawarma with, just enjoy it yourself).