DINING AROUND TOWN
SHAWARMA-RAMA A roundup of Riyadh’s favorite meaty treat By Duha AlHosainy and Norah Alwalan
There is much debate about the “perfect” or “best” shawarma. We did not dare go after that daunting and, in my opinion, almost impossible mission. Instead, we decided to rate different popular shawarma restaurants based on a criteria. We also ordered the most popular order at each restaurant, according to the staff.
SHAWARMER
Price: SR 22 Order: 3arabo Flavor: 3 Bread: 6 Overall Happiness: 3.5 “Unfortunately, it was lacking in flavor and too oily.”
Rating is out of 10 based on flavor, quality of the bread, and overall happiness.
MAMA NOURA Price: SR 4 Order: Chicken shawarma Flavor: 7.5 Bread: 6.5 Overall Happiness: 6 “Messy, small, and absolutely delicious.”
ALSUNBULA
Price: SR 4 Order: Malaki Flavor: 2.5 Bread: 5.5 Overall Happiness: 2 “This gave me trust issues.” 54 DESTINATION RIYADH MARCH 2016