Egypt’s Zestiest Juiciest Shawermas: A SceneEats Guide

As the charred meat releases its aromatic spices, sauce drips from the edges of the wrap and the first bite hits your tongue, you are transported to a dream-like culinary reverie, where shawerma reigns supreme. Crisp parsley and onions, garlicky yogurt sauce, tender chicken and beef skewered to perfection - the perfect shawerma checks all the boxes.

We have hunted down 13 of the very best shawerma spots in Egypt, from hole-in-the-wall joints to eateries. Diving into our recommendations, you'll find shawermas that embody the finest qualities of this beloved street food - flavour packed, succulent and juicy, with just the right balance of textures and tastes.

Abou Haidar

Korba, Heliopolis

A list on the best shawermas in Egypt would be incomplete without the classic Abou Haidar, sponsoring all our late-night Korba ventures. Abou Haidar is as timeless as the culinary staple it serves.

Tarboush

Semouha, Alexandria

Faithfully serving Alexandrians since 1985, Tarboush crafts the good ol’ Syrian shawerma we all know and love with a creative local twist.

Khawater Demeshkeya

Semouha, Alexandria.

Serving up Syrian daydreams incarnate in the shape of succulent shawerma wraps, Khawater Demeshkeya is sponsoring our late night corniche walks.

Shawarmer

Almaza, Heliopolis & Cairo Festival City Mall, New Cairo

Hailing from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Shawarmer adds its own twist on the traditional wrap, utilising a ‘secret sauce’ for their aptly called ‘Abo Khalta’ shawerma.

Shawerma El Reem

Branches all over Egypt

A classic go-to, Shawerma El Reem has mastered the culinary art of the shawerma wrap, serving it up in saj, buns and plates.

Barbar

The Drive, New Cairo

Hailing all the way from Lebanon, Barbar’s shawermas are served with cucumber pickles, biwaz, grilled tomato, coleslaw, Russian salad, fries, and tarator sauce.

Shawermakis

Kavala, North Coast

Bringing together both sides of the Mediterranean in a fusion of Greek gyros and Egyptian shawerma, Shawermakis is transcending culinary cultural boundaries.

Broccar

Banafseg, New Cairo

the art of the crisp, Broccar’s shawerma comes complete with the ability to transport you to a state of culinary bliss.

Caizo

Branches all over Cairo and the North Coast

Crafting classic Egyptian shawermas in Kaiser buns, Caizo embraces Cairo’s love for the traditional Egyptian take on shawerma.

Kazdora

G7 Complex, New Cairo

Bringing a bit of a westernised twist, Kazdora is introducing both chicken and beef shawerma in brioche.

Al Agha

Dokki, Giza

You know the shawerma is gonna slap when the store has a fez in its logo. From Manaeesh to Shawerma, Al Agha’s creations are chargrilled to perfection.

Ibn El Sham

Commercial Market, Al Rehab & Banks Center, New Cairo

Hot, saucy, and sizzling, Ibn El Sham’s shawermas are all you need to fill you up on a Saturday night to brave the week ahead.

Sharee’ Al Hamra

Talaat Harb Square, Downtown Cairo

From lebanese shawermas to itty bitty buns that melt in your mouth, Sharee’ Al Hamra adds their own twist on the wrap with their Sojouk shawermas.