Shish Shawerma

Abu Dhabi


This shawarma joint buzzes in the evening when takeaway orders come fast and thick. Standard beef or chicken versions, stuffed in fresh pita bread baked in a brick oven right at the counter, get the thumbs-up from us due to custom-order options to add cheese, hummus and spicy sauce.

It's on a back-alley behind the Rotana Mall.

This is one of several outlets around town.


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