shawarma
noun
sha·war·ma
shä-ˈwȯr-mə 
ˈshwȯr-mə
ˈshwȯr-mə
: a sandwich especially of sliced lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often tahini wrapped in pita bread
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Basmati rice is often used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines, and used in flavorful curries, tandoori dishes, and biryani, or paired with kebabs, shawarma, or stews.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
From Jerusalem Cafe: falafel, shawarma, tabouli and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
Zoom in: The menu includes shawarma and kafta wraps ($12), falafel wraps ($11), cheese rolls ($6), and baklava ($2).
—Linh Ta, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025
The most popular menu items here include the chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, falafel, basmati rice, lamb kebab platter, garlic labneh and spicy potato dishes.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
From Jerusalem Cafe: falafel, shawarma, tabouli and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
Zoom in: The menu includes shawarma and kafta wraps ($12), falafel wraps ($11), cheese rolls ($6), and baklava ($2).
—Linh Ta, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025
The most popular menu items here include the chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, falafel, basmati rice, lamb kebab platter, garlic labneh and spicy potato dishes.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Shawarma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shawarma. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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