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5 Best Shawarma Restaurants in Delhi (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

The shawarma restaurants in Delhi split sharply between roadside rolls open past midnight and a Gulf-style chain that has run since 1991, and the busiest name here has logged over 14,000 Google reviews. Ratings run from 4.0 to 4.3, tighter than the price and format differences suggest, so the real question is what kind of shawarma night you are actually after.

Short answer: Al-Bake dominates Delhi shawarma on volume with over 14,378 Google reviews at 4.0 stars, while Concept Shawarma holds the strongest rating-to-volume combination at 4.3 stars across 6,159 reviews. Expect roughly ₹1 to ₹200 for a roadside roll up to ₹400 or more per person at a sit-down spot.
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Delhi's Shawarma Spots, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Al-Bake 4.0 ★ 14,378 Overall / largest track record View ›
2 Concept Shawarma 4.3 ★ 6,159 Highest rating among high-volume spots View ›
3 The Shawarma Junction 4.2 ★ 1,026 Kurkure and crispy-style shawarma View ›
4 Shawarma King's 4.1 ★ 761 Late-night, Karol Bagh View ›
5 King Shawarma 4.0 ★ 313 Wide street-food menu, Patel Nagar View ›
5 Best Shawarma Restaurants in Delhi (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Al-Bake logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Al-Bake

4.014,378 Google reviews

Al-Bake is a Gulf-style fast-food chain in New Friends Colony that first introduced shawarma to the Indian market in 1996 and has served the subcontinent since 1991, known for its 100% halal menu of shawarma, tandoori chicken, mutton nihari and Mughlai items. It has built by far the largest Google review base of any shawarma spot in Delhi.

What people praise

  • By far the deepest review history of any shawarma restaurant in Delhi
  • Reviewers consistently name it as introducing shawarma to the local area
  • Reasonably priced, with cost for two around ₹500 according to a reviewer
  • Both indoor and outdoor seating available

Worth knowing

  • One detailed reviewer notes the shawarma leans more Indian-style with added vegetables and Indian bread rather than traditional Arabic preparation
  • Hygiene standards need improvement given the customer volume, according to a reviewer
  • Can get very crowded, making dining hectic at peak times
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4 / 5
Review volume14,378 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown46% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and best-known shawarma name in Delhi, with a genuine claim to having introduced the dish locally decades ago. Go in expecting a crowd and an Indian-style take rather than a strictly traditional Arabic wrap.

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Trimurti Building, Plot No 21-23, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, Block A, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025

Concept Shawarma logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Concept Shawarma

4.36,159 Google reviews

Concept Shawarma is a shawarma restaurant in Lajpat Nagar near the Defence Colony flyover, known for shawarma alongside tandoori momos and chicken fry, open late into the night. It holds the strongest combination of rating and review volume among Delhi's busiest shawarma names.

What people praise

  • Strongest rating-to-volume balance among Delhi's high-traffic shawarma spots
  • Reviewers specifically praise the tandoori momos as a must-try alongside the shawarma
  • Late hours until midnight most nights
  • Tandoori chicken singled out as an standout by more than one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers find pricing higher than similar spots for the portion size
  • One reviewer describes momos and shawarma arriving at room temperature on a given visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume6,159 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best-balanced pick between rating and popularity, with tandoori momos reviewers consistently call out alongside the shawarma itself. Order the tandoori chicken if you are trying multiple items.

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142, Defence Colony Flyover, Block C, Lajpat Nagar I, Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110024

The Shawarma Junction logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

The Shawarma Junction

4.21,026 Google reviews

The Shawarma Junction is a street-food joint on Jail Road near the Tilak Nagar metro station, known for its crunchy Kurkure-style chicken kebabs and shawarma wrapped in crispy coating alongside standard rolls. It serves a mix of chicken tikka rolls, chilli paneer rolls and momos.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise the crunchy Kurkure chicken kebabs as a standout
  • Good balance of vegetarian and non-vegetarian roll options
  • Convenient street-food format for a quick bite near the metro

Worth knowing

  • One detailed reviewer describes serious food poisoning after eating the chicken shawarma, describing it as dry and stale
  • Hygiene and surroundings noted as an issue by more than one reviewer
  • No formal seating area
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume1,026 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown53% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Known for its distinctive crispy Kurkure preparations rather than traditional shawarma, though the serious food-safety complaint from one detailed reviewer is worth weighing carefully before ordering the chicken specifically.

+919953545453 Directions

22/1, Jail Rd, Prem Nagar, Janakpuri, New Delhi, Delhi, 110058

Shawarma King's logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Shawarma King's

4.1761 Google reviews

Shawarma King's is a shawarma restaurant at Apsara Arcade next to the Karol Bagh metro station, open until midnight and known for its shawarma paratha and chicken shawarma rolls. Reviewers describe over a decade of consistent quality from regular customers.

What people praise

  • Open until 11:30pm most nights for late-night cravings
  • Reviewers describe over a decade of consistent quality on the shawarma paratha specifically
  • Budget-friendly pricing, with student concessions mentioned by a reviewer
  • Convenient location right next to Karol Bagh metro station

Worth knowing

  • No seating available, so plan for takeaway or eating standing
  • One reviewer found the chicken shawarma portion small and salty on a specific visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume761 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 years ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown48% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reliable, budget-friendly late-night option right at the Karol Bagh metro exit, with reviewers describing genuine multi-year loyalty to the shawarma paratha specifically.

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Shop No.14, Apsara Arcade, Adjoining Karol Bagh Metro Station Gate No.7, Karol Bagh, Delhi 110005

King Shawarma logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

King Shawarma

4.0313 Google reviews

King Shawarma is a fast-food restaurant with outlets in East and West Patel Nagar, offering paneer shawarma alongside a wide street-food menu including momos, chilli potato, spring rolls and rainbow fries. It positions itself as a broad snack destination rather than a shawarma-only shop.

What people praise

  • Wide menu beyond shawarma, including momos, spring rolls and chilli potato
  • Reviewers specifically recommend the Dahi Sholay as a standout item
  • Reasonable, pocket-friendly pricing across the menu
  • Reliable delivery service through Swiggy and Zomato, according to reviewers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found the Rainbow Fries a bit mild in flavor
  • Rating trails the other names on this list slightly
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4 / 5
Review volume313 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency11 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown61% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best pick if you want variety beyond shawarma in one order, particularly for the Dahi Sholay reviewers keep recommending. A solid, affordable street-food stop in Patel Nagar.

+919953542420 Directions

Our New Outlet In, 25 / 6 east patel nagar Main Market East Patel Nagar, opposite Bake Club Cake Shop, opposite Vishal Dairy, Also J - 67, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110008

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Delhi shawarma restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.3 from over six thousand reviews carries more weight than a similar rating from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does shawarma cost in Delhi? (2026)

Based on per-person price data reviewers themselves reported for these restaurants:

JobTypical price
Street-style roll or wrap₹1 to ₹200 per person
Sit-down or combo meal₹200 to ₹400 per person

Ranges compiled August 2026 from per-person price data reported directly in Google reviews for the restaurants on this page. Actual totals vary by dish and portion, so confirm current pricing before ordering.

Serving all of Delhi

The shawarma spots above span Delhi from New Friends Colony and Lajpat Nagar to Tilak Nagar, Karol Bagh and East and West Patel Nagar. Searching for a shawarma restaurant near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you order shawarma

  • Is the shawarma prepared fresh to order or held and reheated?
  • Is seating available, or is it takeaway and standing only?
  • Is the meat halal, and is that certified or self-declared?
  • What comes standard in a roll versus a full plate?
  • How is delivery handled, through the restaurant directly or a third-party app?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these shawarma restaurants?

We started from shawarma restaurants in Delhi with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Delhi shawarma spot has the longest history?

Al-Bake has served the market since 1991 and is widely credited by reviewers with first introducing shawarma to the local area.

How much does shawarma cost in Delhi?

Street-style rolls typically run ₹1 to ₹200 per person, with sit-down or combo meals running ₹200 to ₹400. See the cost table above.

The bottom line

Al-Bake is the safe default given its long history and sheer review volume, while Concept Shawarma offers the strongest overall rating among Delhi’s busiest names. Confirm hygiene and preparation standards if you are ordering chicken shawarma from a smaller roadside stall.

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