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Admit it: how many times have you racked your brain, wondering what to eat, only to ultimately settle on shawarma?

Rain or shine, day or night, after a long work day, celebration time, or if you’re moping from a heart-break – who’s been there for you? It’s shawarma.

A classic street food item in the Middle East, found on every corner – shawarma in Riyadh is that go-to meal when all-else fails.

That slow-turning shawarma rack, with the chicken or meat charred to perfection is a sight to behold. And finally receiving your shawarma – with your choice of protein wrapped in a warm pita bread, slathered in garlic, filled with fries, and not to forget the extra pickles – is pure bliss *chef’s kiss*.

Now wipe away that drool and check out these hearty shawarma in Riyadh to try right now.

Prime spots for shawarma in Riyadh

Shawarma House

A wildly popular shawarma hub in the city, it’s the place to go to if you like a modern twist on classic shawarmas. Think shawarma wrapped in Tortilla, brioche, and even lettuce.

They even serve shawarma sans garlic and also have a keto menu. Our favourite? Crunchy Shawarma – chicken shawarma with cheese, fried and their special sauce, encased in crispy bread. Delicious.

Multiple locations, Sat-Thu 5am-4am, Fri 4pm-4am. shawarmahousesa

Allo Beirut

Born in Dubai, Allo Beirut is an all-day Lebanese diner, ranking among the top places for shawarma in Riyadh. Bursting with flavour, they are known their generous servings of tender meat.

No shawarma is complete without fries and extra garlic sauce. And don’t forget to add a side of hummus and pickles.

Check out their Soujok Shawarma, Super Shawarma, and Arabic Super Shawarma. Their branches in Al Olaya and Sahara Mall will have you frequenting it every weekend.

Al Olaya: Mon-Fri 9am-3am, Sat 9am-1.30am, Sun 9am-2.30am; Sahara Mall: Sat-Wed 9am-midnight, Thu-Fri 9am-2am, allobeirutstreetfood

Shawarmer

With its first branch opening in Riyadh way back in 1999, Shawarmer has quickly gone on to conquer the country with 115+ branches. If that doesn’t give you an idea of its legendary status, then a bite into its mouthwatering shawarmas will.

While still a trusted place for authentic traditional shawarma in Riyadh, Shawarmer has evolved over the years to offer innovative tastes and flavours. Check out the Saji, Tagamees, and Spicy Raj Raj.

Multiple locations, Sat-Thu 6am-4am, Fri Noon-4am, shawarmersa

Falqa Wahda

While there is a profusion of shops for shawarma in Riyadh, Falqa Wahda takes it up a notch with their unique ambiance and nostalgic vibes.

This rustic spot will have you reliving childhood memories with cassettes of old Arabic singers on deck. As you bite into their addictive shawarma, (or better still, go for the saroukh), you’ll find yourself swaying to the tunes of old-school Rashid Al Majid beats.

Open daily 11am-4am. Al Ghadir, @falga.wahda.

Mama Noura

If you’ve been living in the city long enough, you know that Mama Noura serves the OG shawarma in Riyadh. This spot serves a classic wrap done the right way – with extra thoom, aka garlic.

Try their plate shawarmas and you will be left licking your fingers. This is one meal that won’t break the bank and will definitely keep you satisfied.

Multiple locations. Open daily 5.30am-3.30am. King Abdullah Rd, @mamanouraksa.

Shawarma Classic

Whether you like your shawarma in Riyadh in pita, saj or samoli bread, at Shawarma Classic, you’ll have the option to have it every way. Their shawarmas are notable for being light on the belly, yet heavily satisfying.

Abo Tikka, Abo Qarmashah, and Abo Sabba are some of the must-try shawarmas here.

Sat-Thu 10.30am-3am, Fri 1pm-3am. Prince Muqrin Ibn Abdulaziz St, An Nuzhah, shawarmaclassic

Faredah Hanim Shawarma

Specialising in fresh and light bread, Faredah Hanim dishes out classic shawarmas that are light on the tummy, yet big on taste.

But if you’re feeling adventurous, they also offer saj bread shawarma wraps charred on the outside and rolled around in the juices of the shawarma for that extra flavour in each bite.

Tue-Thu 6am-2.30am, Fri 3pm-3am, Sat-Sun 5am-1pm, 2pm-2.30am, Mon 7am-1pm, 2pm-2.30am, Al Maqa. faredah_hanim

Shawarma Abu Rayan

Gluten-free shawarma in Riyadh? Absolutely. Keto diet? Try their keto chicken and meat options. Skeptical? They maintain a dedicated gluten-free zone

Now that’s some healthy shawarma. And the taste remains top-notch.

Open daily Sun-Wed noon-3.30am, Al Malqa, @shawamaaburayan.

Shawarma Jalila

One of the busiest places for shawarma in Riyadh, they are popular for their fresh breads made in-house. Their tender, juicy chicken is well-seasoned and cooked to perfection.

A local fave, Shawarma Jalila is a top shawarma place in the city that has everything from shawarma plates with generous servings of chicken or meat, to the on-the-go shawarma sandwiches in Arabic bread. Check out the Shawarma Arabi and Shawarma Sajiyeh.

Open daily 5am-4am, multiple locations, @shawarmajalila.

Shaziz Shawarma

Made with a lot of TLC, Shaziz takes pride in their slow-fire grilled meats marinated in their homemade sauce.

But there’s a surprise for you here. Their acclaimed Greek Shawarma, or Gyro, offers you a taste of authentic Greece right here in Riyadh.

Sat-Thu 7am-3am, Fri 12pm-3am, Mateen Center, shazizksa

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