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5 Best Shawarma Restaurants in Singapore (2026)

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

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

Singapore's shawarma restaurants live almost entirely along one stretch of Kampong Glam, where Turkish and Lebanese restaurants line Bussorah Street and Arab Street serving grilled meats, mezze and shawarma wraps side by side. The restaurants on this page have logged more than 20,000 Google reviews between them, and every one holds a rating of 4.7 or higher, so the real decision comes down to whether you want a sit-down Turkish grill experience or a Lebanese-leaning menu with a stronger shawarma focus.

Short answer: The most-reviewed pick for shawarma and Middle Eastern grills in Singapore is Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant (4.7 stars across 7,697 reviews) on Arab Street. Close behind are Anatolia Restaurant (4.8, 5,251 reviews), which serves both Turkish and Lebanese food including shawarma, and Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant (4.8, 4,591 reviews). Expect most meals to run $30 to $50 per person.
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How Singapore's shawarma and grill spots compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant 4.7 ★ 7,697 Turkish grills, Arab Street View ›
2 Anatolia Restaurant ( Turkish and Lebanese Food) 4.8 ★ 5,251 Turkish and Lebanese, shawarma on the menu View ›
3 Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant 4.8 ★ 4,591 Turkish grills and mandi, Bussorah Street View ›
4 ZuZu Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant 4.9 ★ 1,748 Turkish and Lebanese, vegetarian and vegan options View ›
5 Tarboush Restaurant @ Arab Street 4.7 ★ 1,637 Halal Middle Eastern, hotel lobby location View ›
5 Best Shawarma Restaurants in Singapore (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant

4.77,697 Google reviews

Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant sits on Bussorah Street in the historic Kampong Glam district, serving traditional Turkish cuisine including kebabs, grilled meats, mezze and baklava. It is a halal restaurant under new management since 2022, and it is the most-reviewed name on this list by a wide margin, though its menu leans toward Turkish grills and kebabs rather than a dedicated shawarma counter.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly call it some of the best Turkish food they've had, including from Turkish diners themselves
  • Kebabs and grilled meats get consistent, detailed praise
  • Staff described as friendly and well versed in the menu
  • Complimentary dishes mentioned by several reviewers as a nice touch

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers note prices run higher than average for the area
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume7,697 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear volume leader in this category, though it's really a Turkish grill restaurant with shawarma-style items on the menu rather than a shawarma specialist. If you want the full sit-down Turkish experience, this is the safest bet.

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67 Bussorah St, Singapore 199480

Anatolia Restaurant ( Turkish and Lebanese Food) logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Anatolia Restaurant ( Turkish and Lebanese Food)

4.85,251 Google reviews

Anatolia Restaurant, on Arab Street, serves both Turkish and Lebanese cuisine, including a mezze platter, mixed grill, and shawarma alongside Lebanese staples like hummus, moutabel and baba ganoush. Reviewers specifically call out the shawarma by name, which sets it apart from some of the more Turkish-grill-focused restaurants on this list.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise the mixed shawarma alongside the mezze platter
  • Generous portions repeatedly mentioned across reviews
  • Bone marrow and kunafa dessert both get standout mentions
  • Warm, attentive hospitality noted across multiple reviews, including complimentary extras

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found individual dishes less flavorful than expected, though still well prepared
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume5,251 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick on this list if shawarma specifically is what you're after, since its Lebanese side of the menu puts it front and center. It also holds one of the highest ratings among the top-reviewed names here.

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58 Arab St, Singapore 199755

Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant

4.84,591 Google reviews

Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant, on Bussorah Street, serves Turkish grills, pide, lahmacun and traditional dishes alongside Middle Eastern and Moroccan items, with mandi rice dishes drawing particular attention from reviewers. It positions itself as one of the more established, highly rated Turkish restaurants in the Kampong Glam cluster, with a menu that's Turkish-grill focused rather than a dedicated shawarma spot.

What people praise

  • Lamb and chicken mandi get repeated, detailed praise from reviewers
  • Staff, including a manager singled out by name in multiple reviews, described as exceptionally warm
  • Kunefe dessert consistently called out as a highlight
  • Reviewers traveling through Singapore specifically sought it out on recommendation

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers rated the atmosphere and service lower on group visits, even while praising the food
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume4,591 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong all-around Turkish grill option with standout mandi rice dishes. Like Cappadocia, it's more a Turkish restaurant with grilled meats than a dedicated shawarma counter, but the quality is consistently high.

Website+6591340468 Directions

51 Bussorah St, Singapore 199467

ZuZu Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

ZuZu Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant

4.91,748 Google reviews

ZuZu Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant, near Sultan Mosque on Bussorah Street, serves Turkish, Lebanese and Arabic dishes including shish, mezze and shawarma-style wraps, with a specific focus on vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat menu. It holds the highest rating of any name on this list.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this list, at 4.9 across nearly 1,750 reviews
  • Reviewers specifically praise the vegan mezze platter and falafel
  • Chicken and lamb shish get consistent praise for being well seasoned and juicy
  • Complimentary desserts and tea mentioned repeatedly as a warm touch

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the most-reviewed names on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,748 · 82th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated pick here, and a particularly strong option if you need solid vegetarian or vegan choices alongside shawarma and grilled meats.

Website Book now+6598455545 Directions

45 Bussorah St, Singapore 199463

Tarboush Restaurant @ Arab Street logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Tarboush Restaurant @ Arab Street

4.71,637 Google reviews

Tarboush Restaurant, inside Village Hotel Bugis, serves halal-certified Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine including charcoal-grilled platters, mandi rice and mezze, with set menus built for groups. It's a hotel-based restaurant rather than a standalone Arab Street storefront, which sets its atmosphere apart from the rest of this list.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise specific staff by name for attentive service
  • Mandi lamb shank and grilled meat platter get repeated recommendations
  • Portions described as generous, with complimentary extras for special occasions
  • Convenient hotel lobby location for visitors staying nearby

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers note it runs a bit pricey for the portion sizes
  • Lowest review volume on this list, though still built on a solid base of over 1,600 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,637 · 71th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reliable choice if you're staying near Bugis or want a hotel-restaurant setting rather than a street-side spot. Reviewers consistently single out the service as a highlight.

Website+6583220477 Directions

Village Hotel Bugis, 390 Victoria St, #03-12A Hotel Lobby Level, 188061

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Singapore restaurants serving shawarma and Middle Eastern grills. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No restaurant can pay to change these numbers.

How much does shawarma cost in Singapore? (2026)

Pricing at these restaurants varies by whether you order a shawarma wrap on its own or sit down for a full Turkish or Lebanese meal with mezze and grills. Reviewers most often report spending somewhere in the $30 to $50 per person range for a sit-down meal at these restaurants, with a standalone shawarma wrap typically costing less. Set menus for groups can bring the per-person cost down.

Serving Singapore

Nearly every restaurant on this list clusters around Kampong Glam, including Bussorah Street and Arab Street near Sultan Mosque, with Tarboush located instead in a hotel lobby near Bugis. Searching for shawarma near me in Singapore? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check current hours before you go.

What to ask before you go

  • Does the menu include shawarma specifically, or mainly other grilled meats?
  • Is the restaurant halal certified?
  • Do you take reservations, especially for larger groups?
  • Are there vegetarian or vegan options on the menu?
  • Is there a set menu for groups, and does it work out cheaper?
  • What are your hours, especially if I’m coming for a late dinner?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these restaurants?

We started from Middle Eastern and Turkish restaurants in Singapore with a public Google presence serving shawarma or comparable grilled-meat dishes, 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 (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Are these restaurants actually shawarma specialists?

Not exactly. Most of the restaurants on this list are Turkish or Lebanese restaurants with shawarma or shawarma-style grilled meats on a broader menu, rather than dedicated shawarma counters. Anatolia and ZuZu have the most specific reviewer mentions of shawarma by name.

Are these restaurants halal?

Several are explicitly halal-certified, including Cappadocia, Anatolia, ZuZu and Tarboush. Confirm certification directly with the restaurant if it’s a requirement for you.

The bottom line

Cappadocia is the safe default on sheer review volume, while Anatolia is the strongest pick if shawarma specifically is what you’re craving. Whichever you choose, most of these restaurants sit within a few minutes’ walk of each other around Bussorah and Arab Street, so it’s easy to compare menus in person before you commit.

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