Dec 07 2016.
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Shawarma is Love, Shawarma is Life
Shawarmas are an incredible part of Arab cuisine that's been born and bred within the Middle East and some going as far as Spain. The shawarma in far simpler terms would be a meaty grilled sandwich, but it's all about the meat and the intriguing flavours. Being an undeniably delicious street food around the Middle East and few parts of Europe, we've got this delicious goodness in and around Colombo's top Middle Eastern restaurants.
1. Arabian Knights
Spicy Syrian Chicken Shawarma (Rs. 460)
Now when it comes to presentation, this looked mouthwatering and smelled delicious! This particular shawarma was not your average shawarma, giving out a spicy chillie flavour, possibly from their secret Syriana sauce, complemented by the restaurant's signature garlic sauce - two of which you'd never find anywhere but at AK!
Mexicana Shawarma (Rs. 510)
Shawarma is known to be an Arab delicacy, however at AK, they've infused the flavours of Mexico into their legendary shawarma. I'm talking about the secret Mexicana sauce that sparks up the flavour of this shawarma.
Dubai Style Beef Shawarma (Rs. 490)
Now if you've never tried a shawarma before and need to taste it right back to its roots, this is what you need! The crisp of the jalapeño to the crunch of the juicy fries and not to mention their secret range of dips, this shawarma is a must try!
Checklist
- French fries - Yes
- Garlic sauce - Yes
- Pickles - No
- Secret sauce - Yes
Address: 377, Galle Road, Colombo 03
Contact details: (011) 2301032/1
Arabian Knights is open from 12:00PM - 11:00PM daily, and from 1:30PM - 11:00PM on Fridays.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/arabianknightslk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/arabicfoodlk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arabianknightslk
Website: www.arabianknights.lk
2. Lebanese Restaurant
Chicken Shawarma (Rs. 300)
For an authentic street food shawarma experience, you have to drop by this newly established restaurant. With friendly staff and a dashing Arab chef, you'll get a taste of originality! The thick garlic sauce played around with fresh pickles and their well marinated meat is to die for!
Checklist
- French fries - Yes
- Garlic sauce - Yes
- Pickles - Yes
- Secret sauce - Yes
Address: 25, Marine Drive (adjoining Schofield Place), Colombo 03
Contact details: 0767666668
Lebanese Restaurant is open everyday from 12:00PM - 12:00AM.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lebaneserestlk
Email: [email protected]
3. Bliss Lounge
Lamb Kofta Shawarma (Rs. 850)
Bliss Lounge is the perfect getaway from a hectic day and is a really good spot for chilling! It's got Middle Eastern interior, comfortable seating arrangements and privacy. The shawarma was of course, quite different from the rest. We tried the lamb kofta in which the thick meat was well marinated, soft and juicy. Although portions were huge it was quite difficult to take bites and we didn't extract the taste of any garlic sauce. Pickles and thick cut fries were served along with it, making it a rather filling meal!
Checklist
- French fries - Yes
- Garlic sauce - No
- Pickles - Yes
- Secret sauce - No
Address: 9A, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 04
Contact details: (011) 2081798
Bliss Lounge is open everyday from 10:00AM - 12:00AM.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLISS-Lounge-1710765595845251
4. Sheherezade at Galadari Hotel
Seafood Shawarma (Price on request)
Five star hotels always give you novel fusions and something out of the ordinary. And a seafood shawarma nails that category. In terms of flavour, it was delicious, however it was more of a seafood wrap than an actual shawarma. The portion was small and we expected more.
Checklist
- French fries - Yes
- Garlic sauce - No
- Pickles - Yes
- Secret sauce - Yes
Address: 64, Lotus Road, Colombo 01
Contact details: (011) 2544544
Sheherazade is open everyday for dinner from 7:00PM - 11:00PM.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GaladariHotel
Website: www.galadarihotel.lk/dining/sheherezade-arabic-restaurant
5. Hadramount Restaurant
Chicken Shawarma (Rs. 300)
This sandwich was wrapped in naan bread, making it heavy and soft in texture and quantity. However the meat was well spiced and complimented the fresh salad and garlic sauce within!
Checklist
- French fries - No
- Garlic sauce - Yes
- Pickles - No
- Secret sauce - Yes
Address: 263, Deans Road, Colombo 10
Contact details: (011) 4348431
Hadramount Restaurant is open everyday from 12:00PM - 12:00AM.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hadramout-Restaurants-for-Arabic-food-462066390532632
6. Hazari's
Beef Shawarma (Rs. 480)
The sandwich had slices of smokey beef, with lots of garlic and tomato sauce which can make it a little messy but what made it stand out was the mint they'd included.
Checklist
- French fries - No
- Garlic sauce - Yes
- Pickles - Yes
- Secret sauce - No
Address: 556/2, Marine Drive, Colombo 03
Contact details: 0773363600
Hazari's is open everyday from 11:30AM - 3:00PM, and 5:30PM - 11:00PM.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hazaris.restaurant
Email: [email protected]
7. August by Mama Aida's
Chicken & Beef Shawarma (Rs. 600 for chicken, beef)
Now shawarma has always been the wrapped sandwich you can have on the go or anywhere else for that matter. However at August, things were different as pictured above! Both meats had contrasting flavours and strong spices giving it the heat. This was served along with a bread basket and garlic sauce. Their takeout menu has the usual wrapped shawarma.
Checklist
- French fries - No
- Garlic sauce - Yes
- Pickles - No
- Secret sauce - No
Address: 61, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08
Contact details: 0777005808 / 0715555598
August by Mama Aida's is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00PM - 2:00PM (take away / delivery) and from 7:00PM - 11:00PM for dinner.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/August-By-Mama-Aidas-472352369513022
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamaaidas
Website: www.mamaaidas.com
Email: [email protected]
Video and photographs by Zeeshan Akram Jabeer
1 Comments
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