9 Best Places for Turkish Shawarma in Lebanon

Turkish shawarma, also known as doner, is one of Lebanon’s most beloved street foods. While Lebanese shawarma has its own charm, many people crave the distinctive spices, soft bread, and tender meat of Turkish doner. For all the doner lovers out there, here’s your ultimate guide to the top 9 places serving Turkish shawarma in Lebanon.

1. Hayat Turkish Doner (All Branches)

Hayat is arguably the most popular spot for Turkish shawarma in Lebanon. Almost everyone has tried it, and it’s known for its generous portions, flavorful meat, and mouthwatering Turkish appetizers.

2. Meat Me (Mar Mikhael)

Take a culinary trip to Turkey without leaving Mar Mikhael! Meat Me serves thinly sliced, perfectly seasoned doner kebab with tandoor bread, along with iconic dishes like Iskender kebab and Turkish kunefe.

Contact: 81 397 677

3. Shawarma Abou Al Oud (All Branches)

A crowd favorite for both beef and chicken doner. The sight of their shawarma turning on the spit is enough to make anyone hungry.

Contact: Kfarrumman: 81 888 201 | Sidon: 81 888 204 | Al-Dahiya: 81 888 203 | Khalda: 70 052 016 | New: 70 052 017

4. Shawarma Abu Sobhi (Tripoli & Kaslik)

Known as the Shawarma King of Tripoli, Abu Sobhi offers large doner wraps loaded with sauce and filled to the brim with chicken or beef.

Contact: Tripoli: 76 500 949 | Kaslik: 76 500 493

5. Atyab Farooj Restaurant (All Branches)

While famous for grilled chicken, Atyab Farooj also serves irresistible Turkish doner, Iraqi samoon bread shawarma, Lebanese shawarma, and even mini burger shawarmas.

Contact: Haret Hreik: 01 555 582 | Khaldeh: 05 800 118 | Course: 05 800 118 | Images: 70 796 279

6. KB Doner (Hamra)

This Hamra staple has been serving delicious Turkish and even German doner for years.

Contact: 01 375 512

7. Shawarma Abou Haitham (Al Basta, Beirut)

Abou Haitham’s doner is unforgettable, with tender meat, fresh vegetables, pickles, and deliciously soft bread.

Contact: 81 835 233

8. Wahad Shawarma (Halat)

Offering shawarma in all forms, Wahad Shawarma’s Turkish doner stands out as a must-try.

Contact: 03 707 676

9. Xpress Bites (Badaro & Haret Hreik)

At Xpress Bites, the toasted doner bread, juicy chicken, and flavorful sauces create a truly delightful shawarma experience.

Contact: Badaro: 81 991 196 | Haret Hreik: 81 207 420

So, which do you prefer: Turkish shawarma or Lebanese shawarma?

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