Al Shamyat
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About Al Shamyat
On Dagenham Road Industrial Estate in Manchester, Al Shamyat is a Syrian restaurant that also serves breakfast, cakes, and coffee. The counter turns out zaatar and cheese manoushe dough fresh in front of customers, straight from the oven, alongside fatayer in meat and spinach varieties that many take home. Falafel wraps are a regular order, sometimes finished with pickles, and the wider menu covers shawarma, fatteh, fatet hummus, and cheese burak. Staff prepare and assemble each order at the counter rather than from a pre-made line. There is no reservation system, so it operates on a walk-in basis, and it opens daily. The entrance is step-free, allowing wheelchair access for visitors with mobility needs. Seating is limited to a small number of tables, making the space better suited to individuals or small groups than larger parties.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
92 dishes · mains £2–6- Plain (محمرة)£2.99
- Cheese (محمرة بالجبنة)£3.20
- Meat (محمرة باللحمة)£3.20
- Cheese & Meat (محمرة بالجبنة واللحمة)£3.50
- Chicken Shawarma (محمرة بشاورما الدجاج)£3.20
- Chicken Shawarma (شاورما دجاج)£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention zaatar and cheese manouche, falafel wrap, fresh-baked bread and fatayer.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention zaatar and cheese manouche, falafel wrap, fresh-baked bread and fatayer.
Customer Review Summary
Manouche and manaeesh draw the most praise, with reviewers describing the zaatar and cheese version as freshly baked, thin and full of flavor, and several saying the dough is made in front of them. Close behind are the fatayer, with the meat and spinach versions singled out, and the fatteh, falafel wrap and shawarma. Others mention the fresh bread, cheese burak and safiha. Many call the portions large and the prices reasonable, and the staff are described as friendly. The recurring drawbacks are space and speed. Reviewers describe a small seating area and a busy room, one advises visiting early, and another says service can be slow at peak times. One reviewer found the pickles in the falafel wrap too sour. One reviewer describes the counter staff as rude and waiting 20 minutes for attention, then being told an order placed 30 minutes earlier needed another 20. Another reviewer said the staff asked about pickles while making the wrap, and one had the pastries made without cheese because of an allergy.
Customer Review Summary
Manouche and manaeesh draw the most praise, with reviewers describing the zaatar and cheese version as freshly baked, thin and full of flavor, and several saying the dough is made in front of them. Close behind are the fatayer, with the meat and spinach versions singled out, and the fatteh, falafel wrap and shawarma. Others mention the fresh bread, cheese burak and safiha. Many call the portions large and the prices reasonable, and the staff are described as friendly. The recurring drawbacks are space and speed. Reviewers describe a small seating area and a busy room, one advises visiting early, and another says service can be slow at peak times. One reviewer found the pickles in the falafel wrap too sour. One reviewer describes the counter staff as rude and waiting 20 minutes for attention, then being told an order placed 30 minutes earlier needed another 20. Another reviewer said the staff asked about pickles while making the wrap, and one had the pastries made without cheese because of an allergy.
Featured reviews
- AL Barber
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely amazing Syrian street food! Tried Al Shamyat for the first time and I’m blown away. The shawarma was packed with flavor, the bread was fresh, and the fresh spinach .. wow! You can taste how authentic everything is. Fast service, friendly staff, and great portions for the price. This is proper home-style Syrian food. Definitely coming back!”
- Bisher Ghanem
“We found this bakery in manchester when we were driving by looking for somewhere to eat breakfast/lunch. The food was so good and the portion sizes were incredible and filling. Super affordable and also fresh. Highly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat!!”
- Usman Ali
“Horrible service, the guys at the counter are ridiculously rude, and are almost scared to give service to people waiting for to order!! Took me 20 mins to get some attention, and then was told the food I ordered 30 mins ago will be another 20 minutes!”
- Walid AlNatsheh
“the food is lovely and it reminds me of what you could find back home in Jordan bakeries I genuinely enjoyed each and every bite the team was very nice, and I would definitely return again”
- Niyalish Fatimah
“Amazing authentic Syrian food. Lovely freshly made kibbeh, zataar and other baked goods. I will definitely be returning.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Live music
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Al Shamyat
- Afrikana Restaurant Manchester4.62,8040 miWheelchair accessible
afrikana sauce, half chicken with rice, mixed grill platters
- Hadramout Restaurant4.41,4220 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
lamb mandi, floor seating, complimentary soup
- Cafe Begum Manchester4.22,2020 mi£20–70Good for kids
tawa chicken, mixed grill platter, oreo milkshake
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al ShamyatGood for kids | 4.8713 | — | £1–15 | zaatar and cheese manouche, falafel wrap, fresh-baked bread |
| Afrikana Restaurant ManchesterWheelchair accessible | 4.62,804 | 0 mi | — | afrikana sauce, half chicken with rice, mixed grill platters |
| Hadramout RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.41,422 | 0 mi | £10–20 | lamb mandi, floor seating, complimentary soup |
| Cafe Begum ManchesterGood for kids | 4.22,202 | 0 mi | £20–70 | tawa chicken, mixed grill platter, oreo milkshake |
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