Where To Eat Delicious Shwarma In Jerusalem Israel

The Turks brought shawarma to Israel during the Ottoman rule of the Middle East. What makes shwarma one of Israel’s best-selling street foods is that it is always served in a fresh, piping hot pita pocket filled with homemade salads, wonderful flavors and textures. shwarma is a great street food, here’s our guide to the best places to eat it.

Halo Teiman

Halo Teiman has some of the best shawarma. Choose from one of these four types of shawarma: lamb, beef, chicken or turkey or mix them all together! Add some juicy salads to the fresh pita, and you will have a delicious fast food.

Arkadesh

Arkadesh is a gourmet shawarma restaurant located on Shamai Street in the center of town. It’s also the only place in Jerusalem you can get avocado in your shwarma.

Hamarush

Located in the heart of the city center on Ben Yehuda Street, Hamarush is a very small hole-in-the-wall venue featuring some of the best tasting, fresh shwarma in the area. Hamarush sells two types of shwarma complemented by a side of hand-cut fries. Other Middle Eastern delights, including hummus and kibbeh in the winter, are also available.

The Vegetarian Shwarma

The Vegetarian shwarma has taken this popular meat dish and turned it into a vegetarian’s delight. Expect all the same condiments to accompany it, just no meat.

M25

M25 is a modern, trendy restaurant located in the Mahane Yehuda Market area. They offer a gourmet twist on traditional shawarma, with high-quality ingredients and unique flavors. The atmosphere is lively, making it a great spot for a casual meal with friends.
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