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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The menu offeres many of the favorites served by Larsa’s, including falafel, gyros, kabobs and shawarma, as well as dishes that reflect Boudakh’s and Yousef’s Assyrian roots.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
People stood, crouched and leaned against cars, eating shawarma, nihari burgers, kunafa and stretchy ice cream.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Laud Shawarma has opened, offering Nigerian-style shawarma inspired by street food traditions.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The menu offeres many of the favorites served by Larsa’s, including falafel, gyros, kabobs and shawarma, as well as dishes that reflect Boudakh’s and Yousef’s Assyrian roots.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
People stood, crouched and leaned against cars, eating shawarma, nihari burgers, kunafa and stretchy ice cream.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Laud Shawarma has opened, offering Nigerian-style shawarma inspired by street food traditions.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Shawarma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shawarma. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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