Who doesn’t love good shawarma? It’s the Middle East’s favourite sandwich and with new joints popping up everywhere, here’s our guide to the best shawarma in Riyadh.
Al-LuLua
This one’s been in the business for a long time, so if expertise is what you’re looking for head on over. They have excellent cheese and garlic sauces, along with very fresh fruit juices served with your meal, this one’s definitely going to make it to your must-eat list.
Open Sat-Wed 12.30pm-2.30. Thu-Fri 12.30pm-3am. Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd 12313, instagram.com/alulua1989 (9200 03009).
Asilah Shawarma
One of the most authentic shawarma places out there. With their amazing sauce choices, and if you like some heat on your shawarma, the spicy Asilah is one of the best in the game. It’s super juicy, saucy, and very fresh.
Open Sat-Wed 12.30pm-2.30am. Thu-Fri 12.30pm-4am. 3692 Prince Mohammed Ibn Salman Ibn Abduaziz Rd, Ar Rabi, instagram.com/asilah_shawrma
Gennah Shawarma
One of our favourites here at Time Out. Crispy chicken, paired with a great garlic sauce and French fries, wrapped in mouthwatering bread, will have you coming back for more. We recommend it after a long day.
Open Sun-Fri 1pm-2am. Sat 1.30pm-2am. Anas Ibn Malik Rd, As Sahafah, twitter.com/gennehrst
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Mahboob
Personal favourite right here. The bread is so delicious, the chicken shawarma is absolutely divine and those cheesy jalapeño fries are a treat. This one’s definitely a winner in our books.
Open Sun-Wed midday-2am. Thu-Sat midday-3am. Al Mughrizat, instagram.com/mahbooobsa
Mama Noura’s
If you’re a local in Riyadh, then you already knew this one was coming. Mama Noura’s is definitely a crowd favourite here in Riyadh. With some hailing it as the best chicken shawarma in Riyadh, Mama Noura’s definitely knows their way around a seekh. They serve fresh juices, fries, labneh fatayer, and so much more.
Open Sat-Thu 6am-2am. Fri 6am-10am, midday-2am. Ar Rahmaniyyah, instagram.com/mamanouraksa (011 470 8881).
Shawarma 360
When a place calls itself 360, you know they have all the angles covered. Well, when it comes to shawarmas, Shawarma 360 definitely has you covered. They have multiple amazing flavours, like the el Iskandar, el Bulgari, and the most popular one is the classic Arabian. While you may have to pay a little more riyals here, it’s certainly worth it.
Open daily midday-3am. Al Takhassousi, Al Mohamadiya District, instagram.com/shawarma360 (055 658 7130).
Shawarmeez
A rustic ambience, along with great tasting shawarma, what more could you want? At Shawarmeez, they have an amazingly trained staff, and really tasty chicken to go along with their crispy bread. Head here for top shawarma in Riyadh.
Open daily 4pm-2am. Al Worod, Buraydah, instagram.com/shawarmeez (9200 058 95).
Shawarma House
Looking for the next best thing in the world of shawarmas? This is your spot. Shawarma House tries to find the new while also keeping the old alive. This ever-evolving restaurant has been on Riyadh’s favourite list for quite some time now.
Open daily 6am-3am. Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Althani St, Al Muruj, instagram.com/shawarmahous
Shawarma London
Do you need the Middle East favourite at any given hour? Sign us up, please. This restaurant has a lot of varieties when it comes to its shawarmas and tonnes of different sauces to add to your sandwich. Pair it with fries and a soda – and since this place is budget-friendly, you may lose some sleep, but you won’t break the bank.
Open daily 24 hours, King Salman Road, King Khaled International Airport, instagram.com/shawarmalondon (055 679 7017).
Shawarma Manshood
One of the best on the list, Shawarma Manshood is hailed by a few to be one of the best on the list. They have a small but dedicated group of loyal customers. Served with pomegranate juice, their beef shawarma is definitely one you should try.
Open daily 1pm-2am. Al Yasmeen Plaza (011 268 0006).
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