
The Shawarma House
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About The Shawarma House
The Shawarma House is a Middle Eastern restaurant at 119 Nicolson St in Edinburgh, open daily. Shawarma comes as wraps filled with chicken, lamb or a mix of both, and the chips arrive alongside in a round tub. The lamb and cheese fatayer adds a baked option next to the wraps. Dine-in guests eat at tables with cutlery and tissues kept on hand. Several sauces are available to choose from, so each order can be dressed to taste.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, cheese fatayer and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, cheese fatayer and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Shawarma is what reviewers return to most, with chicken and lamb versions both praised as well seasoned and juicy, and the mixed shawarma credited for bread that is crisp outside and soft within. Close behind are the cheese fatayer, called delicious by two reviewers, and the chips, which one diner ordered loaded with cheese, toppings and sauce after a night out. A mixed grill of mainly kebab also gets a recommendation. One reviewer was brought a taste of the lamb nihari after asking about another table's dish and found it outstanding, and another praises an off-menu matka chai and halwa. Portions are described as huge and generous, with one diner taking half a chicken shawarma home in the round chip tub. Staff are called friendly and welcoming, service fast, and the old fashioned interior quiet and pleasant. The one reservation comes from a reviewer who found the chicken shawarma fresh but wanted it a lot more spicy. Delivery arrives hot and well packaged, and one reviewer says they have been back almost five times, with the food getting better each visit.
Customer Review Summary
Shawarma is what reviewers return to most, with chicken and lamb versions both praised as well seasoned and juicy, and the mixed shawarma credited for bread that is crisp outside and soft within. Close behind are the cheese fatayer, called delicious by two reviewers, and the chips, which one diner ordered loaded with cheese, toppings and sauce after a night out. A mixed grill of mainly kebab also gets a recommendation. One reviewer was brought a taste of the lamb nihari after asking about another table's dish and found it outstanding, and another praises an off-menu matka chai and halwa. Portions are described as huge and generous, with one diner taking half a chicken shawarma home in the round chip tub. Staff are called friendly and welcoming, service fast, and the old fashioned interior quiet and pleasant. The one reservation comes from a reviewer who found the chicken shawarma fresh but wanted it a lot more spicy. Delivery arrives hot and well packaged, and one reviewer says they have been back almost five times, with the food getting better each visit.
Featured reviews
- Sara Duncan
“I usually get the shawarma wrap here which is always lovely but after a night out I have got chips and cheese with all the toppings and sauce. Absolutely tremendous.”
- Euan Davidson
“Exceptional. I had a chicken shawarma and then noticed the guy sitting next to me with a fresh naan and slow cooked lamb dish so asked the waiter what it was. A few minutes later he brought me over a dish of it which was outstanding (lamb nihari). Would have been fitting in a fine dining restaurant”
- J. Federi
“For under £10 you get a delicious meal! The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, veggies overflowing and fresh, bread was toasted to perfection. So damn good.”
- meinewelt
“Perfect for a quick bite. Service was fast and friendly and the Shawarma (lamb and chicken) delicious.”
- ZM K
“A rare gem!! Ordered chicken and lamb shawarma, cheese fatayr and chips. All 5/5 which is very rare when I eat anywhere Off menu picture of classic matka chai and halwa-simply amazing Would definitely eat again and the staff were top notch”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Shawarma House
- Nile Valley Cafe4.78080.1 miVegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
falafel wrap, chicken wrap, aubergine
- Fountain Desserts4.62790.1 miWheelchair accessible
crepes, milkshakes, sundaes
- Kebab Mahal4.21,5100.2 mi
fresh naan, chicken tikka curry, samosas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shawarma House | 4.2525 | — | chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, cheese fatayer |
| Nile Valley CafeVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.7808 | 0.1 mi | falafel wrap, chicken wrap, aubergine |
| Fountain DessertsWheelchair accessible | 4.6279 | 0.1 mi | crepes, milkshakes, sundaes |
| Kebab Mahal | 4.21,510 | 0.2 mi | fresh naan, chicken tikka curry, samosas |
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