Abu Shawarma
8654 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
Crema's Take
“Abu Shawarma is an authentically halal-certified spot in Ellicott City that's earned serious praise for their chicken and beef shawarmas—reviewers consistently rave about the freshness, perfect seasoning, and nostalgic flavors that transport them back to the Middle East. The team, especially staff like Nia, brings genuine warmth and care to every interaction, making this casual grab-and-go spot feel genuinely welcoming and family-friendly. With generous portions perfect for sharing and a cozy vibe despite limited seating, it's the kind of place where the food and hospitality work together to create something memorable.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This place is beyond good, the shawarma is the best I’ve ever had. I have friends that are from Pakistan and they said it is very similar to the shawarma they have at there. The owner is very caring about his business and loves it a lot. You can tell this in how he interacts and…
Hands down the best shawarma I’ve had, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The customer service was amazing, especially Nia. She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. You can tell she truly cares about customers. I really enjoyed the…
Alhamdulillah! Finally found an authentic shawarma! 🙌 One bite and I was taken back to 1995 in Abu Dhabi. The only knock would be they did not have fresh pita bread to serve the shawarma in. The food was exceptional and the hospitality was great. They even let me try a new…
Authentic, flavorful, and truly halal! — HFSAA Halal-certified spot — and everything from the food to the hospitality was excellent. Their chicken and beef shawarmas are both delicious, with perfectly toasted wraps, tender meat, and just the right touch of pickles inside. The…
First time here and really enjoyed the food. The portions are large and can easily be shared or made into multiple meals! There is seating inside, but is limited. The staff are friendly. They have a drink fridge with canned/bottled items, no fountain drinks. The combo with pita…
Crema Reviews
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