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Best Shawarma in Ellicott City

Beirut's Spit. Ellicott City's Table.

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Open Late. Always Fresh.

Beirut street food in Ellicott City — family recipes, HFSAA halal-certified, and worth every bite.
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The Spit. The Spice. The Real Thing.

The Spit. The Spice. The Real Thing.

The Shah family's Beirut recipes — slow-cooked on a vertical rotisserie, carved fresh, handed to you hot.
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Come In, Stay a While

Come In, Stay a While

Family-run since 2018, this is the kind of place where the owner knows your name. Dine in, take out, or bring the vibe to your next event.
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Straight From Beirut to Ellicott City

The Shah family brought Beirut's street food to Maryland in 2018 — the sizzle of the spit, the warmth of the spices, and a commitment to doing it right.

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 dessert the chef was wo

John J.

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 fries are crisp and s

Ali S.

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 chips and hummus is a

Katie M.

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 food and will definitel

Ephrem M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We’re known for chicken and beef shawarma, Lebanese fatayer, falafel, and Middle Eastern favorites served in Ellicott City.

  • Lebanese Food: Lebanese favorites include chicken and beef shawarma, savory fatayer, falafel, tabbouleh, and pita with dips. Examples include Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Zaatar fatayer, Tabbouleh Large, and Pita Sampler ( Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Pita and Garlic sause).
  • Middle Eastern Food: Middle Eastern dishes range from shawarma over rice and falafel wraps to hummus, baba ghanoush, and baklava. Examples include Mix Shawarma Over Rice, Falafel Wrap Sandwich, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, and Baklava.
  • Shawarma: Chicken and beef shawarma come in wraps, subs, rice dishes, and meals with fries, with a party combo for groups. Examples include Beef Shawarma Wrap, Chicken Shawarma Sub, Mix Shawarma Over Rice, Chicken Shawarma with fries, and Abu Party Combo ( 8 shawarma chicken or beef).
  • Bakery: Savory fatayer feature cheese, zaatar, or buffalo chicken, alongside baklava, Dubai chocolate desserts, and a banana pistachio roll. Examples include classic cheese fatayer, Zaatar fatayer, buffalo chicken fatayer, Baklava, dubai chocolate brownie, and Banana pistachio roll.
  • Salads: Salads span tabbouleh in two sizes, fattoush, and options featuring chicken, beef, or falafel. Examples include Tabbouleh Large, Tabbouleh Salad Small, Fattoush Salad, Chicken Salad, Beef Salad, and Falafel Over Salad.

Additionally, explore Desserts, Drinks, Falafel, Wraps, and Sandwiches.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Ellicott City, MD at 8654 Baltimore National Pike unit b

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Ellicott City, Saint Johns Manor, Saint Johns Village, Oella, Rockwell, Gray, Daniels, Hollofield, Pine Orchard, Ridgeway, Woodlawn, Colonial Gardens, Catonsville, Chadwick Manor, Worthington, Thistle, Catonsville Heights, Belmont, Harristown, and Columbia.

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Map showing the location of Abu Shawarma on 8654 Baltimore National Pike unit b in Ellicott City
Abu Shawarma

Ellicott City, MD

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