Shawarma

I was looking forward to Shawarma here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The nutty and sesame-forward character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with za'atar or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. Lebanese hospitality is expresse…

I spent an afternoon making Shawarma from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting pine nuts right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The fresh and citrusy result was rewarding once I got it right. Lebanese hospitality is expressed through abundance on the tabl…

I spent three months trying every version of Shawarma I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled seven-spice baharat blend with genuine knowledge and the aromatic with herbs and spice result was noticeably superior. Lebanese hospitality is expressed th…

I grew up eating Shawarma and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the fresh and citrusy was right, sumac was handled the way it should be. the cuisine shares roots with the broader Levantine tradition. Growing up it was always a Bei…