Egyptian style
The menu delivers Egyptian-style shawarma with juicy meat, fresh bread and distinctive flavours beyond a standard shawarma stop.
Shawarmary شاورمري Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Shawarmary is an Egyptian shawarma and shrimp sandwich restaurant in Al Barsha. Reviews point to its juicy beef shawarma, distinctive potato bun, hawawshi and mango juice, with a casual dine-in setting and quick service on some visits.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
4,219 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Potato bun
The potato bun gives the shawarma a soft, unusual format that several customers found a standout feature.
Beef shawarma
Beef shawarma is repeatedly praised for its rich, juicy flavour and seasoning, though individual preferences vary.
Shrimp dishes
The shrimp sandwich and shrimp bowl both receive strong praise, including comments about juicy shrimp and well-cooked rice.
Mango juice
Mango juice is a reliable accompaniment in the reviews, especially alongside beef shawarma.
Fast orders
One customer received a two-sandwich combo with fries and a drink in less than five minutes.
Welcoming setting
Reviews describe a cosy, clean and attractively designed interior with ample seating.
Fresh bread
Customers mention soft toasted bread, fresh baladi bread and fresh vegetables as useful parts of the meal.
What to Eat at Shawarmary شاورمري Al Barsha 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 Shawarmary شاورمري Al Barsha, 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.
These items at Shawarmary شاورمري Al Barsha got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 2
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Shawarma Net +9
“The shawarma is juicy, well-seasoned, and freshly prepared every time.”
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Review excerpts
“The shawarma is juicy, well-seasoned, and freshly prepared every time.”May 2026
“The food is tasty, the staff is very friendly, approachable and very accommodating. So far the best shawarma place I visited here in al barsha.”July 2026
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Shrimp sandwich Net +2
“We tried shrimp sandwich,chicken shawarma and hawawshi .The shrimp was so nice from inside juicy and outside taste is amazing and of course its goes so nice with Egyptian bread.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried shrimp sandwich,chicken shawarma and hawawshi .The shrimp was so nice from inside juicy and outside taste is amazing and of course its goes so nice with Egyptian bread.”March 2026
“I also tried the shrimp sandwich and I didn’t regret it at all. True authentic Egyptian flavors and the baladi bread is so fresh.”May 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Arabic shawarma saj box Net +1
“Amazing quality shawarma. Will come back again. Thanks to Janice! Ordered the chicakry regular and Arabic shawarma saj box with fries highly recommended. The dipping sauces and fries so good!”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing quality shawarma. Will come back again. Thanks to Janice! Ordered the chicakry regular and Arabic shawarma saj box with fries highly recommended. The dipping sauces and fries so good!”August 2026
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Baladi bread Net +1
“I also tried the shrimp sandwich and I didn’t regret it at all. True authentic Egyptian flavors and the baladi bread is so fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“I also tried the shrimp sandwich and I didn’t regret it at all. True authentic Egyptian flavors and the baladi bread is so fresh.”May 2025
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Combo special Net +1
“I went for their Combo Special because I wanted to taste both the Chicken and Beef Shawarma — and I’m glad I did.”
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Review excerpts
“I went for their Combo Special because I wanted to taste both the Chicken and Beef Shawarma — and I’m glad I did.”October 2025
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Crispy potato fries Net +1
“For those looking for a little extra crunch, you can order sides of crispy potato fries and pickled vegetables, which add a nice contrast to the main dishes.”
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Review excerpts
“For those looking for a little extra crunch, you can order sides of crispy potato fries and pickled vegetables, which add a nice contrast to the main dishes.”March 2025
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Customized fries Net +1
“I liked thier chicken shwerma the most it has lemon zest was really good , thier meat was full of flavors but I didn't like thier shrimp sandwich much, thier service was very quick and professional and thier fresh mango and customized fries must ti try”
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Review excerpts
“I liked thier chicken shwerma the most it has lemon zest was really good , thier meat was full of flavors but I didn't like thier shrimp sandwich much, thier service was very quick and professional and thier fresh mango and customized fries must ti try”April 2026
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Egyptian bread Net +1
“But the one I liked was the shrimp sandwich and Egyptian bread.”
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Review excerpts
“But the one I liked was the shrimp sandwich and Egyptian bread.”March 2025
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Pickled vegetables Net +1
“For those looking for a little extra crunch, you can order sides of crispy potato fries and pickled vegetables, which add a nice contrast to the main dishes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For those looking for a little extra crunch, you can order sides of crispy potato fries and pickled vegetables, which add a nice contrast to the main dishes.”March 2025
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Pickles Net +1
“The garlic sauce has just the right amount of punch, and the pickles add that flawless, crunchy bite.”
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Review excerpts
“The garlic sauce has just the right amount of punch, and the pickles add that flawless, crunchy bite.”July 2026
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Red rice with kofta Net +1
“Special mention: The smokiness of red rice with kofta was out of the world. ❤️”
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Review excerpts
“Special mention: The smokiness of red rice with kofta was out of the world. ❤️”July 2026
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Rice with shrimp Net +1
“The rice with shrimp is my absolute favorite, full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
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Review excerpts
“The rice with shrimp is my absolute favorite, full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”March 2026
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Shrimp bowl Net +1
“Loved the food. Shrimp bowl was amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the food. Shrimp bowl was amazing”March 2026
Drinks 1
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Fresh mango juice Net +3
“The mango juice was very tasty though”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mango juice was very tasty though”November 2025
“I also highly recommend the beef shawarma, especially with the fresh mango juice on the side — just perfect.”March 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Cheetos cheese fries Net −1
“The cheetos cheese fries are not that great.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The cheetos cheese fries are not that great.”December 2025
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Chicken shawarma on french bread Net −1
“I ordered a chicken shawarma on French bread. The food was okay, but the chicken was dry and not tender considering the price. The chicken needs higher heat and stronger seasoning... or maybe I’m just not used to this style of shawarma. I hope I’m wrong, but this is my opinion.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a chicken shawarma on French bread. The food was okay, but the chicken was dry and not tender considering the price. The chicken needs higher heat and stronger seasoning... or maybe I’m just not used to this style of shawarma. I hope I’m wrong, but this is my opinion.”April 2026
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Hawawshi Net −1
“Despite that, the hawawshi was served burnt again, as shown in the photos.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Despite that, the hawawshi was served burnt again, as shown in the photos.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try pita. Ask for the meat shawarma in pita bread instead of the potato bun; one reviewer specifically called this a food hack.
Order mango. Add mango juice to a beef shawarma order; one reviewer found the pairing especially good.
Check chips. If ordering fries or chips, check that they are hot and seasoned, since reviews report cold, rubbery and tasteless portions.
Watch bread. If ordering hawawshi, check the bread before leaving; one customer received burnt bread twice despite making a specific request.
Clarify order. Repeat special requests such as plain sandwiches at the counter and check the filling, since one order arrived with vegetables and sauces despite instructions.
Consider combos. A two-sandwich combo with fries and a drink was reported as a satisfying complete meal, useful if one sandwich feels small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rose garden hotel
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Several reviews consider the sandwiches small for the price, including potato bun shawarmas described as only two bites.
Price concerns
Some customers feel the quantity does not always justify the price, particularly for an individual shawarma or mixed meal.
Inconsistent cooking
A customer reported dry meat and repeatedly burnt hawawshi bread, even after requesting more careful preparation.
Cold chips
Chips are a recurring weak point in some reviews, ranging from cold and rubbery to hard, dry or burnt.
Messy tahini
One repeated complaint was tahini being poured on top rather than spread through the sandwich, causing sauce to spill out.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 14-15
two potato bun shawarmas
“However, for AED 14-15 we got two potato bun shawarmas that were extremely small”Google review · April 2026
80 AED
mix meal
“Just a small suggestion: the sandwich is quite small, and the mix meal (6 sandwiches for 80 AED) feels a bit overpriced”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Shawarmary in Al Barsha focuses on Egyptian-style shawarma and shrimp sandwiches rather than a broad fast-food menu. The most useful starting points are the beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, shrimp sandwich and hawawshi. The potato bun is the signature twist, while pita is available as an alternative for the shawarma.
Beef shawarma earns particularly strong praise for its juicy, rich flavour, and the chicken has been described as well-marinated; one review specifically noticed lemon zest. Shrimp fans have options beyond the sandwich too, including a well-reviewed shrimp bowl. Mango juice is a popular side drink, especially with beef shawarma.
The setting is described as clean, cosy and attractively designed, with ample seating. Service is often friendly and quick, with one customer receiving a two-sandwich combo in under five minutes, though another found service slow even when the restaurant was empty. There is also a review noting that no washroom is available.
Portions and value are the main caveats. Some diners found the sandwiches small for their price, and chips have arrived cold, rubbery or under-seasoned. Hawawshi and meat have also been inconsistent, so check cooking and special requests before leaving.