Late-night tummy rumbles? Yeah, we’ve all been there. And if you need to satiate those hunger pangs, dare we suggest some of the best shawarma spots in Bangkok? Read on.
A popular street food throughout the Arab world and the Greater Middle East, shawarma’s history goes back to the Ottoman Empire. It’s made with thin slices of meat cut from a rotating piece of meat roasted on a stick, then wrapped with a type of bread and assorted with vegetables and condiments.
Of course, as per many street foods, some of the best kebabs can be found just by walking down the soi and stumbling onto a stall, but let this be a guide to where to start out on your shawarma adventure. Here are some of the best shawarmas to try in Bangkok.
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Where to find some of the best shawarma in Bangkok
Hummus Heads
Hummus Heads is a family-owned business located in both Sathorn 1 and Thonglor 10, and they’re very serious when it comes to food. Hummus is a must-order, hence the name, but their shawarmas are not to be overlooked at any cost. One of their signature wraps is made with grilled shawarma chicken, onions, and hummus. You can also have it as a platter to share with friends.
More info: Hummus Heads
Opening times: Open daily, 10.30am-11pm
Location: 55 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Lumphini (MRT) for Sathorn branch, Thonglor (BTS) for Thonglor branch
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Beirut
Long-standing Lebanese and Mediterranean eatery Beirut boasts great food made fresh daily with a warm atmosphere — shawarmas included. Pick between beef and chicken and they’ll offer you a few ways to have some of the best shawarma in Bangkok. May it be in a wrap, served with hummus, or with yellow rice and even french fries, they have you covered. Don’t forget some herbal tea before you leave.
More info: Beirut
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-10pm
Location: Ploenchit Center, Floor B1, Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ploenchit, BTS
Google Review rating: 4.2/5
Mr.Shawarma
Home to succulent Arabic cuisine and probably the one and only shawarma pizza in Bangkok, Mr.Shawarma promises authentic flavours with fun twists, courtesy of their Syrian-born chef. Have the shawarma wrapped with vegetables, with rice, or on top of a pizza. It’s certainly a combo we never thought we’d be enjoying; their pepperoni comes straight from Turkey, too.
More info: Mr.Shawarma
Opening times: Open daily, 10am-10pm
Location: MBK Center, G Floor Zone B, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: National Stadium, BTS
Google Review rating: 4.3/5
Elbasha Turkish & Halal Lebanese Restaurant
We can all agree that shawarmas need to be juicy, pack a punch of flavours, and yet remain decently priced. Elbasha offers all of those at once with an array of options for those shawarma cravings in Bangkok. Of course, the wrap reigns supreme, served with french fries and two sauces, Turkish flatbread stuffed with toppings, and baked to perfection.
More info: El Basha Turkish & Halal Lebanese Restaurant
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-2am
Location: 25, 4 Soi Sukhumvit 16, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khet Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Nearest station: Asoke, BTS; Sukhumvit, MRT
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Mezze Lebanese Eatery
Mezze features the vibrant flavours of Lebanon in a contemporary setting and perhaps some fun twists here and there. Of course, you’ll come for their assortment of mezze (selection of small appetisers), but their chicken shawarmas also do not disappoint. Order the truffle hummus as a side and kanafe as dessert, and you have your meal sorted for the evening.
More info: El Basha Turkish & Halal Lebanese Restaurant
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-11pm
Location: Floor 3, 156, 158, 160, 16 Sukhumvit Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Nearest station: Asoke, BTS; Sukhumvit, MRT
Google Review rating: 4.7/5