Tender meat
Many diners describe the Wagyu as juicy, soft and exceptionally tender, including one review calling it melt-in-the-mouth.
Shawagyu Restaurant
Jumeirah
Shawagyu is a Jumeirah shawarma restaurant built around a premium wagyu twist on the classic sandwich. Reviews point to its tender Wagyu shawarma, A5 sandwich and Wagyu burger, with a relaxed setting and attentive service adding to the experience.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
101 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh sides
The Arabic shawarma was praised for being full of meat, with a generous balance of salad and sauce.
Welcoming setting
The restaurant is described as clean, modern and cozy, with aesthetic seating upstairs and a pleasant terrace.
Quick service
Several reviews mention friendly, attentive service, including a smooth and welcoming experience during the meal.
Fresh juices
The juices are made with fresh fruit; one diner specifically praised the apple and carrot juice with no added water, milk or sugar.
What to Eat at Shawagyu Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Shawagyu Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Shawagyu Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Hawaii burger Net +3
“The service was so good and the food as well. Get the Hawaii burger!!”
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“The service was so good and the food as well. Get the Hawaii burger!!”January 2025
“I had this delicious Hawaii burger and Wife has Wagyu Shawarma.”August 2025
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Doner Net +2
“The over all doner was delicious never taste such a good beef so tinder highly recommended Service was good the atmosphere nice and cozy”
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“The over all doner was delicious never taste such a good beef so tinder highly recommended Service was good the atmosphere nice and cozy”February 2025
“Ever wondered how good a doner could be if a restaurant used great ingredients? Shawagyu hits the spot every time, with amazing food quality and consistency”February 2025
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Wagyu burger Net +2
“The most delicious wagyu burger i have ever tried!!!❤️🔥”
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“The most delicious wagyu burger i have ever tried!!!❤️🔥”December 2025
“Shawagyu is incredible! Amazing food, great vibes, and super friendly staff. Highly recommend trying the Wagyu burger 😍”December 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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A5 sandwich Net +1
“Wagyu plate & A5 sandwich are amazing. Hummus as well.”
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“Wagyu plate & A5 sandwich are amazing. Hummus as well.”October 2025
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A5 wagu Net +1
“Mohammed hospitality was amazing! The A5 wagu was amazing and this place is lowkey a hidden gem! If you love you steak this place is the spot! Can’t wait to come back soon!”
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“Mohammed hospitality was amazing! The A5 wagu was amazing and this place is lowkey a hidden gem! If you love you steak this place is the spot! Can’t wait to come back soon!”February 2025
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Arabic shawarma Net +1
“I got their Arabic shawarma, and it was really nice. It's full of meat, and the amount of salad and sauce is really good. Most importantly, the bread is different and gives the sandwich a unique taste.”
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“I got their Arabic shawarma, and it was really nice. It's full of meat, and the amount of salad and sauce is really good. Most importantly, the bread is different and gives the sandwich a unique taste.”May 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“Wagyu plate & A5 sandwich are amazing. Hummus as well.”
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“Wagyu plate & A5 sandwich are amazing. Hummus as well.”October 2025
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Japanese wagyu shawarma Net +1
“The Japanese Wagyu Shawarma was great, unique and tasty. High quality and served with passion and attention.”
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“The Japanese Wagyu Shawarma was great, unique and tasty. High quality and served with passion and attention.”May 2025
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Pesto and feta sandwich Net +1
“We had the pesto and feta sandwich, it was really delicious!”
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“We had the pesto and feta sandwich, it was really delicious!”November 2025
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Shawagyu Net +1
“We tried Shawagyu in Dubai and it’s honestly one of the most premium shawarmas ever. The wagyu beef quality is incredible and the flavor is unique. A bit pricey at 89 AED but definitely worth the experience if you love shawarma and want to try something special.”
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“We tried Shawagyu in Dubai and it’s honestly one of the most premium shawarmas ever. The wagyu beef quality is incredible and the flavor is unique. A bit pricey at 89 AED but definitely worth the experience if you love shawarma and want to try something special.”October 2025
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Shawarma Net +1
“Best shawarma in dubai no doubt”
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“Best shawarma in dubai no doubt”September 2025
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Wagyu beef Net +1
“The kitchen is visible you can see the wagyu beef, the chief was so nice and let me review it. Taste is wonderful, many flavors to choose from.”
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“The kitchen is visible you can see the wagyu beef, the chief was so nice and let me review it. Taste is wonderful, many flavors to choose from.”May 2025
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Wagyu beef shawarma Net +1
“Their Wagyu beef shawarma is absolutely phenomenal—tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. You can tell the quality of the ingredients and the care they put into crafting each bite. The balance of spices, sauces, and that melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef is unmatched.”
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“Their Wagyu beef shawarma is absolutely phenomenal—tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. You can tell the quality of the ingredients and the care they put into crafting each bite. The balance of spices, sauces, and that melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef is unmatched.”March 2025
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Wagyu cesar salad Net +1
“Yes it is not spacious yet with their meals it's way more spacious with amazing variety i have tried the Hawaii Wagyu burger and Wagyu cesar Salad it is delicious and the waitress Cherry welcomed us and made us feel like home”
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“Yes it is not spacious yet with their meals it's way more spacious with amazing variety i have tried the Hawaii Wagyu burger and Wagyu cesar Salad it is delicious and the waitress Cherry welcomed us and made us feel like home”August 2025
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Wagyu meat Net +1
“Top service , the wagyu meat was so perfect , shout out to the algerian chef and mohamed yakout . Best Wagyu Meat in dubai”
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“Top service , the wagyu meat was so perfect , shout out to the algerian chef and mohamed yakout . Best Wagyu Meat in dubai”December 2024
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Wagyu meat platter Net +1
“Then we tried the wagyu meat platter, the meat was super tender and high quality.”
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“Then we tried the wagyu meat platter, the meat was super tender and high quality.”November 2025
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Wagyu plate Net +1
“Wagyu plate & A5 sandwich are amazing. Hummus as well.”
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“Wagyu plate & A5 sandwich are amazing. Hummus as well.”October 2025
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Wagyu shawarma Net +1
“I had this delicious Hawaii burger and Wife has Wagyu Shawarma.”
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“I had this delicious Hawaii burger and Wife has Wagyu Shawarma.”August 2025
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Arabia wagyu Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I asked what was popular, and they said the Arabia wagyu. Honestly, it tasted more like a doner kebab than a shawarma to me. It was pricey, though.”
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Traditional Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I tried the Traditional. The combination with the salad and sauce was very good, but the meat was a bit on the cold side. Pricey for a sandwich.”
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Drinks 2
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Apple & carrot juice Net +1
“If you are looking for a healthy drink ask the waiter to prepare Apple & Carrot juice which was made super fresh, no water no milk no sugar added!”
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“If you are looking for a healthy drink ask the waiter to prepare Apple & Carrot juice which was made super fresh, no water no milk no sugar added!”August 2025
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Pineapple juice Net +1
“The french fries was very nice and real fries not frozen even the pineapple juice was Fresh was excellent the only thing I didn’t like that it arrived a little bit cold, even though it arrives properly wrapped in silver foilbut I think this is talabat problem for delivering late, but if you eat, maybe in the shop and it’s hot it will be even much better.”
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“The french fries was very nice and real fries not frozen even the pineapple juice was Fresh was excellent the only thing I didn’t like that it arrived a little bit cold, even though it arrives properly wrapped in silver foilbut I think this is talabat problem for delivering late, but if you eat, maybe in the shop and it’s hot it will be even much better.”May 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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A5 japanese wagyu Net −2
“as a person who eats a5 japanese wagyu almost daily, this place is a complete waste. Extremely low quality meat. Stay away. It’s half price on Talabat and still not worth it. Not recommended at all.”
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“as a person who eats a5 japanese wagyu almost daily, this place is a complete waste. Extremely low quality meat. Stay away. It’s half price on Talabat and still not worth it. Not recommended at all.”February 2025
“Unfortunately I had high hopes for this supposedly "A5 Japanese wagyu" but it was chewy and just tasted weird. My advice if this js actually a5 Japanese you need to check with the supplier and make sure its of quality cause what I paid was not cheap atleast give me quality wagyu doesn't have to be A5 Japanese just wagyu and cooked well shouldn't be chewy”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check toppings. If you want a heavily sauced shawarma, ask about pickle, tahini and garlic first; one review found those additions too limited.
Eat in. For the best chance of eating the meat hot, dine at the restaurant rather than relying on delivery, which one reviewer received cold.
Try upstairs. The second floor was recommended as clean and organized, while the restaurant itself was described as small.
Check discounts. If you are promised a dine-in discount, confirm it is applied before paying; one diner reported a 30% offer was missed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
456 - 3 Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
High prices
Several diners found the roughly AED 90 sandwich expensive, with one calling a smaller sandwich AED 110.
Mixed execution
One diner found the shawarma lacked pickle, tahini and garlic, and felt the bread did not suit the dish.
Temperature issues
Some orders arrived cold, including a dine-in review describing the meat as slightly cold and a delivery order affected by lateness.
Discount problem
A diner said a promised 30% dine-in discount was not applied at payment, followed by an offer of a free meal on a later visit.
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The Bottom Line
Shawagyu gives the familiar shawarma-and-doner format a premium wagyu treatment in Jumeirah. You can order Wagyu shawarma, the A5 sandwich, a Wagyu meat platter or the Wagyu burger; reviews most often focus on the meat’s rich flavour, juiciness and tenderness. One diner described it as a street-food idea with a premium twist, while another thought the Arabia Wagyu tasted more like doner than shawarma.
The setting is a real part of the appeal. Reviews describe a clean, modern and cozy restaurant with attractive upstairs seating and a terrace. Service is usually reported as friendly, quick and attentive, and parking is described both as easy nearby and troublesome directly in front, so the back area may be worth trying.
Price is the main hesitation. Customer reports put a premium shawarma at AED 89, another sandwich at around AED 90, and one small sandwich at AED 110. Execution is not entirely consistent: one diner found the shawarma short on pickle, tahini and garlic, while others praised the sauces and fresh bread.
For a first visit, eating in rather than ordering delivery may help avoid the cold-meat issue mentioned in reviews.