Shawarma Jeddo - شاورما جدو — Restaurant in Dubai

For someone who is always on the lookout for the best shawarma in town this place is a breath of fresh air.

The restaurant is beautifully decorated with pictures full of life and culture. The staff are very friendly and attentive. I barely looked at them all the way from the window of my car and they directly came to my car didn't even need to honk 😂. (Thank you Wissam!)

Food came fast and was fresh. The tables and chairs are comfy and modern. Overall ambience is inviting.

They have Chicken (Normal and Mexican), Beef, and Sujok shawarma. I got Sujok and Mexican shawarma with a side of fries. (worth noting they have a wealth of other options including veg friendly)

The Sujok shawarma was as beautiful as it looks with a dollop of sauce on the top. The Sujok itself is perfectly spiced, tomatoes, pickles and the sauce live in harmony within perfectly toasted bread. The size of the sandwich is also perfect, i got the small one. It's not too small and too big, just right. Truly the best I've had in Dubai so far. 10/10

The Mexican shawarma was delicious. Finally a place that knows how to make a classic Mexican shawarma and not use the overpowering red paste almost all shops use nowadays. It was very juicy and fulfilling.

Fries were very crunchy and soft on the inside, served with a dash of spices. Nothing bland in this restaurant i guarantee you. Portion was also perfect.

All in all very fulfilling meal and experience, definitely...

🚨🚨🚨 Curiosity got the best of me after seeing glowing reviews from a food blogger, so I had to try the same dishes. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite live up to the hype.

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Mexican Shawarma:

This sandwich left me a bit confused. It didn’t quite feel like a fusion between Mexican fajita and traditional shawarma, the spices were quite subtle, and the flavors didn’t come together as expected. The addition of melted cheese gave it a richer texture, but overall, I felt it could benefit from a more balanced seasoning.

Sujuk Shawarma:

The sujuk was cut in thicker slices, which gave the sandwich a very bold, strong flavor. For my personal preference, it slightly overpowered the freshness of the sauce and tomatoes. That said, fans of intense sujuk might find this enjoyable.

Lebanese Burger:

This was the most surprising. The patty itself was cooked well, and the spices were decent, but the addition of coleslaw with raisins and what seemed to be a hint of vanilla created a combination I personally found unusual. It had a sweet aftertaste that didn’t sit well with me, but again, flavor preferences vary.

Before leaving, we shared our feedback directly with the chef and team in a respectful way, and they were kind enough to listen. I always appreciate when a venue is open to constructive input.

Every dining experience is personal, what didn’t work for me might resonate with...

Edit: response to the price details below: on talabat: 44 dhs + 2 sauces for 3 dhs each = 50 dhs. Other meal: 42 + 2 sauces = 48 dhs. 50+48=98 dhs. Delivery = 9 dhs. Total price 107. For comparison, you can get a bucket of 15 pieces of chicken + 15 strips from kfc for 102 dhs.

One of the most overrated Shawerma restaurants I've tried. 4.9/5 stars? Insanity. 100 dirhams for 2 Shawerma meals (chicken Shawerma plate and saj Shawerma mix). Each meal is barely enough for 1 person. The taste is nothing to write home about. You could probably have the same chicken Shawerma at so many other restaurants for a cheaper price. The neat Shawerma is not bad. Not a lot of places know how to make a good one, but this one was above average.

If you still wish to try this place, I advise you to stick to the normal sandwiches (which are still a bit overpriced.

The garlic sauce isn't that good either.

Overall, the whole place is between average - above average, but based on the price we paid for what basically comes down to 3 Shawerma sandwiches, I have to give it a 2/5 🌟.

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