Best Shawarma in Makkah: Street Food Guide

Saudi Shawarma is different from Turkish or European versions. It's smaller, toasted, and drowning in garlic sauce.

The Styles

1. The Classic (Sarookh): Chicken, Garlic Sauce (Toum), Pickles, Fries. Wrapped in Saj bread and toasted flat.
2. The Plate (Arabi): Sliced shawarma bites served with fries and extra sauce.

Top Spots in Makkah

1. Mama Noura: (Famous franchise). Excellent garlic sauce.
2. Wogif: Known for spicy shawarma.
3. Local "Bufiyas": Any small shop in Aziziyah selling fresh juice usually makes great, cheap (5 SAR) shawarma.

Tip

• Ask for "Shata" if you want hot sauce.
• Ask for "Jubna" (Cheese) for a gooey upgrade.