Are you a meat lover? Does shawarma hit your mind harder than a truck when you think of a perfect saucy and meaty snack? Then there is a collection of 20 must-try spots for shawarma in Chennai! Whether it’s raining outside and you’re craving a hot and juicy shawarma or if you just want to satisfy your meat cravings, head to one of these spots which might be closer to your home, or you can just order from Swiggy or Zomato.
1.Oh My Shawarma
If you’re looking for a Shawarma joint in Chennai that can never disappoint you with its taste, then the place that is on every food blogger’s list is Oh My Shawarma. The secret to their taste is the special sauce and marination they use. They have multiple outlets, so save the location if you happen to be in their surroundings: Nelson Manickam Road Ammanjikarai, opposite Satyam Cinemas Royappetah, Thoraippakam, Kumaran Colony Main Road Vadapalani.
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2.Desert Shawarma
Next in line on the list of the top 20 best Shawarma Joints in Chennai is Desert Shawarma, which aims to provide innovative serving styles including Bucket Shawarma, Mug Shawarma, Pani Puri Shawarma, and Kizhi Shawarma. Desert Shawarma is available on Moggappair Road Padi, 100 ft Road Thirumangalam, Thiruverkadu Ayappakkam, Palavan Salai Perambur, Chinnaraj Nagar Poonamalle, Red Hills, Virugambakkam. They also offer an exciting Bahubali Shawarma challenge- finish it in 10 minutes, and win Rs. 5000; fail, and you’ll pay Rs 599.
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3.Altaf Food Court
This joint is famous for having one of the tallest shawarma towers in Chennai. The speciality of this shop is that among every dish that they are famous for, Shawarma tops the list. They offer mainly three varieties of shawarma: regular, special, and peri-peri. They are a very famous chain of restaurants in Chennai with branches in multiple areas like Velacherry 100 ft Road, Jaya Nagar Porur, Ram Nagar South Madipaakam, Sholinganallur Perumbakkam, Little Mount Saidapet, and Thillaiganga Nagar Nanganallur.
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4.Arabian Delights
If you are looking for a Shawarma joint in Anna Nagar West Moggappair, then do not think twice. Head straight to the Arabian Delights, which offers the cheap, and best Shawarma. They are a restaurant offering grilled chicken, biryani and many more, but they are famous for their Shawarma. So, if you happen to be in Moggappair, it’s a must-try for all meat lovers!
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5.Tropical Shawarma
They operate from Perambur and offer the longest shawarma. Their speciality is that they only offer hariyali shawarma, and they offer it for Rs.149. They offer the longest shawarma because their base is rumali roti, not khuboos. If you love the spicy hariyali marination and want to try the longest shawarma in Chennai, then save this spot to your list.
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6.Meatdozers Shawarma Grills
Located at Neelangkkarai ECR is a shawarma joint that offers shawarma starting from INR 100. They also provide rumali jumbo shawarma. If you are looking for only takeaway, try their Valsaravakam branch. They are known for their special Mexican mayo sauce, which is their secret formula and adds to the taste of their handmade delicacy.
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7.Chicken Only Chicken
Chicken Only Chicken offers varieties of shawarma including Shawarma Murukku Set, Thattu Vada Shawarma, and Pani Puri Shawarma, each made with a unique combination of sauces. Their branches are on Velachery Road, Santhoshpuram, and OMR Road. The speciality of their preparation style is that they do not add veggies, the shawarma is fully loaded with meat.
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8.Shawarma Spot
Located in Mannadi, they offer a unique tri-colour shawarma consisting of tandoori, hariyali and malai. The main highlight of having shawarma at their place apart from the fact that they offer three flavours in a single shawarma is that they are priced at an affordable range starting from INR 70.
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9.Atti Square
Operating from Vellacherry, Madipaakam, NKB Nagar, Atti Square offers shawarma starting from INR 59. They also offer Bun Shawarma, Pocket Shawarma and Rumali Shawarma. The ambience might be small, but they are the perfect example of “Don’t judge a book by its cover” The crowd that hustles into their shop is proof of the quality and taste they offer.
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10.Alibaba Shawarma 40 Dishes
Located on Medavakkam to Perumbakkam Road, this shop offers a variety of dishes on its menu, including Cone Shawarma, Hulk Shawarma and Pani Puri Shawarma. What makes this place even more attractive is that it is a very affordable option for shawarmas under INR 100. So, if you happen to be anywhere near their branch, do not miss out on this affordable yet tasty shawarma.
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11.Aneef Biryani Co
They are in Kodambakkam, and this biryani shop is famous for its shawarmas too. For all the spice lovers, they have launched an alien shawarma which they claim is the spiciest shawarma in Chennai. They also offer unlimited shawarma in 5 different flavours: Classic, Mexican, Lebanese, Black Pepper and Arabian. Bucket shawarma is also available.
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12.Aahaa! Shawarma
Located in Nolambur they are known for their Cone Shawarma, Lays Shawarma, Papdi Shawarma and Bingo Shawarma all starting from Rs.80. They also offer three varieties of shawarma. Along with all the other varieties, they also offer mug shawarma. If you are a shawarma lover tired of trying the same rolls and want something different, then do not forget to try out this spot.
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13.Shawarma Crime
Next to Nathamani in Villivakam is Shawarma Crime. They are famous for their jumbo shawarma, which is their signature hot and spicy shawarma. If you are looking for a fine place to satisfy your shawarma cravings, then think no more; head straight to the Shawarma Crime for a not-disappointing shawarma experience.
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14.Ameen Food Park
They are famous for offering shawarma at Rs. 39. They are on Beasant Road, Royapettah. So, all the meat lovers located in and around Royappettah, do try out this budget-friendly and tasty shawarma joint, Ameen Food Park. They are also open till 11 p.m.
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15.Classic Rider Café
Located in Anna Nagar, Riders’ Café offers 15 varieties of shawarma. The main highlight of this spot is that they offer sizzling shawarma. They are also known for their pleasant ambience, quick service, and comfy seating. They also offer a few board games to pass your time while your food is being prepared.
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16.Doners Kebabs
The shawarma here is called doner, which is popular in European countries like Germany and Turkey. This restaurant offers Indo-Turkish cuisine. The meat here is cooked on coal. They offer a customizable option where you can choose the veggies and sauces to be added to your doners. All their sauces are made in-house, which adds to the authentic taste. They offer doner in a box for all the meat lovers where you can add fries too.
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17.Kebab Centre
Located in Manadi, Kebab Centre has been functioning for 24 years. They are famous for their Sheek kebabs, shawarmas, tikkas and katti roles. They are different from the other shawarma joints as they offer beef shawarma. Like all their other shawarma joints, they too make their in-house sauces. This is an ideal spot for those who want to try a not-so-spicy but tasty and saucy shawarma.
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18.Doner Bistro
Located inside M S Food Street in Meddavakkam is Doner Bistro. They are famous for their barbecue sauce mixed with their masala marination. They also offer plate shawarma in the same flavours as they offer the Shawarma rolls. Dubai shawarma is a unique dish which you cannot find in the other shawarma joints in Chennai.
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19.Sheek- Ka- Baap
Yet another shawarma joint in Manadi is Sheek-Ka-Baap. This is yet another spot that offers beef, and here the most famous dish is their beef roti roll. They also offer chicken roti rolls, all priced at an affordable range of INR 80 – 150. So, if you happen to visit Manadi, along with all the other spots, do add Sheek-Ka-Baap to your list if you love beef.
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20.Zwarma
They are located in Muthamizh Nagar Kodungaiyur, and Sowrastra Nagar Choolemedu. The flavours that they offer are peri-peri, Indian masala, sweet chilli, hot garlic, salsa, mint and many more. The unique point of this joint is that they even offer vegetarian shawarma with falafel for all those vegetarians out there who want to try shawarma.
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