The 10 best shawarma spots in Alexandria
The best shawarma in Alexandria right now is karam el sham (Cairo), followed by Sandwich Halab and Shawerma El Reem, ranked from 40 food creators' videos, how many different creators went and what they said. On these menus, shawarma starts at EGP 80; a typical one is about EGP 200. Updated October 2026.
EatNow’s Alexandria shawarma ranking is built from creators’ videos and menu facts. Sultan Ayub leads the Alexandria set on creator views with 508,568 across 4 videos from 4 creators, while Rostom Basha brings 4 videos from 3 creators and 192,700 views. Daroori, Box Shawarma and Doctor Zlabia each appear with one creator video, so the ranking reflects both creator coverage and available menu details.
Updated October 2026
1karam el sham
Cairo’s Karam El Sham stands out for giant shawarma portions and creative cheesy sandwiches, with 8 creator videos and 7.7M views behind it. Expect a busy downtown spot with crowds and an occasionally oily burrito.
2Sandwich Halab
Sandwich Halab draws creators for massive, juicy shawarma and thin, crispy saj bread, with 10 videos from 10 creators and 1.3M views. It’s a busy casual pick for quick bites and group hangs, though falafel and crunch can be inconsistent.
3Shawerma El Reem
Shawerma El Reem is a local shawarma-box legend with generous boxes, crispy sandwiches and famous mini hawawshi, backed by 8 creator videos and 2.5M views. It’s casual and old-school, with spicy toum praised but box prices rising.
4Ibn Al Sham
Syrian flavors and smoky meats steal the show
5Set El Sham
Deal‑crazy shawarma joint that serves massive portions without breaking the bank
6MOMO Shawerma
Alexandria shawarma that wins offices and cravings.
7Rostom Basha
Rostom Basha is Alexandria’s new Turkish shawarma heavyweight, known for huge sandwiches in fresh Turkish bread and affordable prices. It has 4 creator videos from 3 creators and 192,700 views, with a small menu and a crowded soft opening.
8Sultan Ayub
Sultan Ayub is a high-rated delivery favorite in Alexandria, with Talabat 4.7 from 4,828 ratings and Google 4.5 from 1,951 reviews. Creators flag the sandwich spread and mix shawarma fattah, backed by 4 videos from 4 creators and 508,568 views.
9KYZR
A Rubix Park shawarma hit with fresh bread and homey seasoning.
10MOMO
A rare Egyptian beef shawarma gem in Alexandria, with a loaded 100 LE box that's worth the hunt.
Good to know
What's the best shawarma in Alexandria?
Right now: karam el sham, Sandwich Halab, Shawerma El Reem.
How much is shawarma in Alexandria?
On these menus, shawarma starts at EGP 80; a typical one is about EGP 200.