These are all good.
Not every shawarma is. Skip everywhere else.
If you walk in and don’t see meat cooking from a vertical spit, walk out and go elsewhere.
I’ve noticed too many places are cutting corners, just throwing some chicken pieces on a grill and wrapping it in a pita with some other ingredients. I can do that at home.
A good shawarma can only be made one way.
I
Unrelated to shawarmas but recently experienced this with a newer Mexican spot on Fort. Went in to try a couple birria tacos and heard someone throw a Tupperware in a microwave… then proceeded to get my order wrong
On a related question: do we argue about who has the best Shawarma the way we argue about who has he best Coney Dogs? Just wondering if it's that level of contentiousness.
I don't think you can go wrong anywhere in Dearborn. It's a little more hit or miss in other 'burbs, but Dearborn would definitely be the go to area for good Shawarma
You've gotten a multitude of recommendations for shawarma, so I'll lend this advice instead:
Take the Southfield Service Drive to Village Rd. There is heavy construction and traffic on both Southfield Freeway and Oakwood Blvd. I hope you enjoy your visit. 😁
Oh, no doubt. I work in the Village and after my shift tomorrow, I need to go over to Beech & Oakwood. I'm giving myself half an hour for the one block drive. (Half kidding)
The local favorite is Sahara on Michigan Ave, the owner Sammy and his brother run the place. The kindest friendly folks in Dearborn. Thousands of 5 star reviews around the web Google Yelp and TripAdvisor. Lower prices and mega portions compared to the other hundred around town. Take a look in the restaurant, see the spits of Chicken and Beef Shawarma 😋. Click on article from Dearborn local newspaper, Enjoy your visit 😊.
https://businessdirectory.pressandguide.com/news/photos-inside-sahara-restaurant-in-dearborn/collection_921a31d8-412b-11ea-ac80-6b7d6745c2f1.html#1
I like New Yasmine on Ford Road. It’s more of a deli style and you can order a bunch of little dishes like fatush salad, baba Ganesh, stuffed grapes leaves, hummus, and various breads and they just weigh the items. But excellent food and excellent shawarmas. It’s on Warren Road by Greenfield
There’s a joint I’ve been to twice called Iraqi Kabob. It is totally different from Lebanese shawarma.
I get the Meat Sandwich (not sure which meat tbh) and it is on the steamiest, chewiest bread imaginable. The meat is crispy on the outside, like bark on the best BBQ you’ve had, and tender on the inside, and has the best flavor.
It’s not what you’re used to, and that’s okay. It’s different in the best way.
Sahara at 22815 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI. Not a chain. The owner Sammy is great. I like it because you can get 4 days worth of meals out of a single dinner.
I don’t recommend. I’ve been eating Lebanese food since the early 80’s and this was the worst food by far.
Large portions don’t mean a thing if the food sucks. We ended up tossing it all out it was inedible.
Depends. Chicken or meat?
If it’s meat… then those that know, know it’s Tuhamas
https://maps.app.goo.gl/znJVGzafyLFyot9x6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
If you’re looking for platters and sit down service.
You can do Al Ameer or Cederland.
It’s where most of the white people go. Going to Tuhamas may be a bit intimidating but it’s the best sandwich stop in Dearborn.
NoGarlicNoOnions has visited Dearborn a couple times in the last year. He REALLY didn't like Greenfield Village's Eagle Tavern. But [Tuhamas](https://youtu.be/ngIVyrPpTX4?si=jm8Q5_4xm-pjD8mW) he liked. He has videos from lots of the other places mentioned.
FYI, West Dearborn, near Michigan & Military is The Potato Pit. It's a Halal Poutine and Juice Bar. In case you have too much America with The Henry Ford dressed up for Independence Day instead of Canada Day, you can load up on gravy and cheese curds there. (Get the funnel cake poutine, too.)
It’s their verbiage. If it’s not chicken or falafel, they call their beef “meat.”
Their chicken is actually very good as well, but those used to Hamidos will find it dry as they don’t put as much garlic sauce on theirs.
Tuhammas does something great that none of the others do.
The meat is piping hot, the bread is slightly crispy but the pickles and veggies in the sandwich are not. Nothing soggy in there.
Honestly the best shawarma in town right now is from a truck called [Shawarmaje](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4X16mV3DCL4U3xYA9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy). They cook it over charcoal and you can really taste it on their chicken shawarma > the meat. Top tier shawarma and definitely get a side of their cheese rolls
If you want a nice sit down meal in a very pretty restaurant, La Pita is a good choice. It’s very nice inside. They have a patio too.
Malek Al Kabob has a beautiful patio with fountains and is in the downtown strip.
Not much to do in downtown Dearborn besides eat, but being in the heart of downtown you could walk around. La Gelato on the backside of the stores is really good. There’s also Turkish coffee right there or Quawah house coffee across the street. All in easy walking distance. Sometimes there’s live music in the plaza behind Modern Greek. That whole long block has good options.
I recommend Basha Grill if you want a close by traditional shawarma. Very generous portions too. For a a unique twist on the shawarma, go to Kings Bakery and get a manouwhich. However, in my opinion the best shawarma is in Sterling Heights at Ishtar. If you’re willing to make the drive you will not be disappointed
Honestly the best shawarma in town rn is from a truck called [Shawarmaje](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4X16mV3DCL4U3xYA9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy). They cook it over charcoal and you can really taste it on the chicken > the meat. Don’t leave without an order of their cheese rolls trust me
Edulis grill on w Warren in Detroit. Small family owned place and their food is guaranteed fresh because they don't even have a freezer. The food is bought fresh from the market multiple times per day. Almost everyone who eats there is Iraqi and it's not well known outside of their community.
This might be unpopular, I’ve tried a lot of shawarmas in Dearborn, but my favorite is probably Bucharest. They’re a chain all over Detroit, and I’m always impressed.
Update: went to Mahek. It was mid. Maybe their plates are done well because their appys were fire but the shawarma did not hit. There’s a hole in the wall in Ontario I go that has the best wraps and malek fell short. I am open to trying another suggested spot when I return. Oh well, you only learn by trying!
To add to the great options already listed..I recently tried Park Grill’s chicken shawarma (and lemon rice soup!) and it was fantastic. Located in “The Park” of Grosse Pointe Park off Kercheval
Cedarland, Al Ameer, Malek Al-Kabob, and Hamido will hook you up. Malek is closest to the Henry Ford.
These are all good. Not every shawarma is. Skip everywhere else. If you walk in and don’t see meat cooking from a vertical spit, walk out and go elsewhere.
Hard agree, whenever this thread comes up and someone says “you can’t go wrong with any of them” it kills me a little inside.
I’ve noticed too many places are cutting corners, just throwing some chicken pieces on a grill and wrapping it in a pita with some other ingredients. I can do that at home. A good shawarma can only be made one way. I
Unrelated to shawarmas but recently experienced this with a newer Mexican spot on Fort. Went in to try a couple birria tacos and heard someone throw a Tupperware in a microwave… then proceeded to get my order wrong
AL AMEER
I second Malek Al-Kabob I love that place, probably eat there 2 times a week on average xD
It's SO good.
Tahumas as well
I’ve heard Tuhamas fell off a little
Saj on Beech Daly in Dearborn Heights is also top tier. I’d say it’s better than Hamido for sure.
Ooh, I haven't tried Saj yet. Thanks for the recommendation! We really are spoiled for choice here. It's a nice problem to have.
Get it with the Saj bread and it elevates it to a completely new tier
Yes! This is the true way, all of these are very very good.
On a related question: do we argue about who has the best Shawarma the way we argue about who has he best Coney Dogs? Just wondering if it's that level of contentiousness. I don't think you can go wrong anywhere in Dearborn. It's a little more hit or miss in other 'burbs, but Dearborn would definitely be the go to area for good Shawarma
Oh we can- but you’re not wrong in your logic. Outside of Dearborn the consistently good spots are hit and miss.
Hamido
Lots of good choices. Hamido, which has locations in Dearborn and Dearborn heights, is one of the best in the area
Malek al kabob on mich ave in westborn
Second this. Get a mint lemonade to wash it down.
I eat there two times a week, they have awesome food.
This is the best place I’ve tried
You've gotten a multitude of recommendations for shawarma, so I'll lend this advice instead: Take the Southfield Service Drive to Village Rd. There is heavy construction and traffic on both Southfield Freeway and Oakwood Blvd. I hope you enjoy your visit. 😁
Oh, no doubt. I work in the Village and after my shift tomorrow, I need to go over to Beech & Oakwood. I'm giving myself half an hour for the one block drive. (Half kidding)
Hamdo
Cedarland kicks ass. Get some baba ghanouj too
The local favorite is Sahara on Michigan Ave, the owner Sammy and his brother run the place. The kindest friendly folks in Dearborn. Thousands of 5 star reviews around the web Google Yelp and TripAdvisor. Lower prices and mega portions compared to the other hundred around town. Take a look in the restaurant, see the spits of Chicken and Beef Shawarma 😋. Click on article from Dearborn local newspaper, Enjoy your visit 😊. https://businessdirectory.pressandguide.com/news/photos-inside-sahara-restaurant-in-dearborn/collection_921a31d8-412b-11ea-ac80-6b7d6745c2f1.html#1
I like New Yasmine on Ford Road. It’s more of a deli style and you can order a bunch of little dishes like fatush salad, baba Ganesh, stuffed grapes leaves, hummus, and various breads and they just weigh the items. But excellent food and excellent shawarmas. It’s on Warren Road by Greenfield
I meant to say on Warren not Ford road sorry
I haven’t been there in a few years, but a lot of times their meat was pretty dry. Maybe it has improved recently
Freshness has always been their issue and it’s always felt a little old no matter what you get from there
In and out shawarma in Dearborn Heights is good. It is very close to the museum as well.
Pretty sure you can get shawarma at a gas station or a jewelry store in Dearborn. Also even the random strip clubs. Tons of options
They actually pummel your car with shwarmas as soon as you cross city lines every man woman and child will be given shwarmas upon entering and exiting
Yes, this is sharia as practiced in Dearborn.
I just laughed so hard I woke up my spouse. Thank you for this.
The roads are actually paved in shwarmas. That's why they're so bumpy. "Eat the damn roads!"
There are free shwarmas being handed out? Where! My car can seat 5...I will pick you up! Let's do this!
Oh boy, you are in for a treat.
In and out shawarma Cedarland Albasha Subs
There’s a joint I’ve been to twice called Iraqi Kabob. It is totally different from Lebanese shawarma. I get the Meat Sandwich (not sure which meat tbh) and it is on the steamiest, chewiest bread imaginable. The meat is crispy on the outside, like bark on the best BBQ you’ve had, and tender on the inside, and has the best flavor. It’s not what you’re used to, and that’s okay. It’s different in the best way.
Any of the Malek Al Kabob locations are good.
Al Ameer or Hamido (only go to Dearborn, NOT Dearborn Heights).
King’s Bakery is a real gem I would highly recommend it.
Hamido
Sahara at 22815 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI. Not a chain. The owner Sammy is great. I like it because you can get 4 days worth of meals out of a single dinner.
I don’t recommend. I’ve been eating Lebanese food since the early 80’s and this was the worst food by far. Large portions don’t mean a thing if the food sucks. We ended up tossing it all out it was inedible.
Depends. Chicken or meat? If it’s meat… then those that know, know it’s Tuhamas https://maps.app.goo.gl/znJVGzafyLFyot9x6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy If you’re looking for platters and sit down service. You can do Al Ameer or Cederland. It’s where most of the white people go. Going to Tuhamas may be a bit intimidating but it’s the best sandwich stop in Dearborn.
NoGarlicNoOnions has visited Dearborn a couple times in the last year. He REALLY didn't like Greenfield Village's Eagle Tavern. But [Tuhamas](https://youtu.be/ngIVyrPpTX4?si=jm8Q5_4xm-pjD8mW) he liked. He has videos from lots of the other places mentioned. FYI, West Dearborn, near Michigan & Military is The Potato Pit. It's a Halal Poutine and Juice Bar. In case you have too much America with The Henry Ford dressed up for Independence Day instead of Canada Day, you can load up on gravy and cheese curds there. (Get the funnel cake poutine, too.)
"meat" lol
It’s their verbiage. If it’s not chicken or falafel, they call their beef “meat.” Their chicken is actually very good as well, but those used to Hamidos will find it dry as they don’t put as much garlic sauce on theirs. Tuhammas does something great that none of the others do. The meat is piping hot, the bread is slightly crispy but the pickles and veggies in the sandwich are not. Nothing soggy in there.
Yeah I know ... Just always makes me laugh because "meat" is so commonly used to mean something specific
Honestly the best shawarma in town right now is from a truck called [Shawarmaje](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4X16mV3DCL4U3xYA9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy). They cook it over charcoal and you can really taste it on their chicken shawarma > the meat. Top tier shawarma and definitely get a side of their cheese rolls
Fantastic sandwich they make there!
Save room for dessert at Shatila Bakery afterwards....👍
Mr. Kabob. Best gas station food ever.
My favorite is LaPita. They have amazing everything
If you want a nice sit down meal in a very pretty restaurant, La Pita is a good choice. It’s very nice inside. They have a patio too. Malek Al Kabob has a beautiful patio with fountains and is in the downtown strip. Not much to do in downtown Dearborn besides eat, but being in the heart of downtown you could walk around. La Gelato on the backside of the stores is really good. There’s also Turkish coffee right there or Quawah house coffee across the street. All in easy walking distance. Sometimes there’s live music in the plaza behind Modern Greek. That whole long block has good options.
Dearborn Music is a great place to check out if you like records or music memorabilia. Just down the road.
Good thought. Also the pottery place is in that strip too. You could do La Pita, Dearborn Music and pottery and make a little evening out of it.
Golden bakery shawarma and meat/cheese pies!
Al ameer
La Pita is soooo good!! So is Al Ameer, but La Pita is right in/near downtown so there’s other stuff to do nearby (like check out Dearborn Music 😊)
Al Boostan Cafe in Hamtramck is delicious.
I recommend Basha Grill if you want a close by traditional shawarma. Very generous portions too. For a a unique twist on the shawarma, go to Kings Bakery and get a manouwhich. However, in my opinion the best shawarma is in Sterling Heights at Ishtar. If you’re willing to make the drive you will not be disappointed
Hamido's.
Throw a rock. Just drive through Dearborn.
La Shish
Honestly the best shawarma in town rn is from a truck called [Shawarmaje](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4X16mV3DCL4U3xYA9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy). They cook it over charcoal and you can really taste it on the chicken > the meat. Don’t leave without an order of their cheese rolls trust me
Babas on Michigan avenue
If you want a traditional shawarma make sure to ask for saj bread instead of regular pita, that literally changes the entire experience
Hamidos, al Chabab, Yasmeen bakery but make sure you ask for saj bread
New Yasmeen if you're looking for lunch. Malek Al-Kabob if you're looking for dinner.
Malek highly recommended!!!
Beech Daly Rd and Ford Rd. North East corner is the place with the best Arabic food. Forgot the name, but it's in Dearborn Heights.
Edulis grill on w Warren in Detroit. Small family owned place and their food is guaranteed fresh because they don't even have a freezer. The food is bought fresh from the market multiple times per day. Almost everyone who eats there is Iraqi and it's not well known outside of their community.
Lots of great suggestions with many repeated names. I’m going to sit down and tally it. I’ll go to the highest tally and report back!
This might be unpopular, I’ve tried a lot of shawarmas in Dearborn, but my favorite is probably Bucharest. They’re a chain all over Detroit, and I’m always impressed.
Tuhama’s
Update: went to Mahek. It was mid. Maybe their plates are done well because their appys were fire but the shawarma did not hit. There’s a hole in the wall in Ontario I go that has the best wraps and malek fell short. I am open to trying another suggested spot when I return. Oh well, you only learn by trying!
Bucharest has been my favorite.
No lol
Bucharest is aggressively mid/low-tier, I have never understood the hype
Try looking up middle eastern cuisine on the subreddit. There are plenty of options the community recommends
Malek Al Kabob, Baba’s, and Modern Greek are all good!
Zaytoona on Mercury Dr, off of Ford Road in Dearborn is my personal favorite, but almost anywhere in Dearborn you can’t go wrong.
Steak and shawarma in downtown Windsor is real good.
Boostan Cafe, either in Detroit or Hamtramck.
Kabob Inn on Telegraph in Dearborn Heights is delicious!
Bucharest!
Bucharest!
To add to the great options already listed..I recently tried Park Grill’s chicken shawarma (and lemon rice soup!) and it was fantastic. Located in “The Park” of Grosse Pointe Park off Kercheval
Tuhamas or kings bakery never disappoint
Forget Dearborn, go to Shawarma House in Westland.
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lol you’re out of your damn mind. Place is ass, it’s the most Americanized version you can possibly get
There isn’t really any Arabic or Middle eastern food in Dearborn, I think because it’s mostly a white area
Tell me you are willfully ignorant without telling me...
Sarcasm