There’s a certain moment in Hyderabad evenings, right when the air smells of smoke and spice, you know someone nearby is grilling shawarma. The city doesn’t just eat it; it swears by it. From the crowded Mehdipatnam streets where skewers turn endlessly under yellow lights to the chic cafés in Jubilee Hills that wrap it up with a drizzle of tahini, shawarma has become Hyderabad’s unofficial comfort food. It’s fascinating how something born in the Middle East has found its swagger here. It is part Levantine, part Hyderabadi, and entirely addictive. Some joints serve it old-school, with garlicky toum that hits you right in the nose, while others pile on extra mayo, pickles, or even a dash of chilli that feels unapologetically local. If you are on the hunt for the shawarma in Hyderabad, we have listed the ultimate places for you!
15 Best Shawarma Places In Hyderabad
1. Shawarma Corner
Tucked on Road No. 14 in Banjara Hills, this place is where the grills never sleep. The smell of charred meat hits you before you even spot the counter. They roll out plump, sauce-dripping shawarmas that make you forget cutlery exists. It’s clean, fast, and feels like a little pocket of Dubai in Hyderabad.
Where: Road No. 14, Near Karachi Bakery, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM – 11:30 PM
Cost: ₹400 for two
2. Friends Shawarma
If you’ve ever stood in a line here, sweating in Malakpet traffic while holding exact change, you know what real shawarma addiction feels like. Their spicy chicken roll is cult material; it is messy, meaty, and impossible to eat gracefully. Regulars know to ask for “extra mayo” in a whisper; they’ll nod like family.
Where: 16-9-409/P/132/9/A, Wahed Nagar, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad
When: 4 PM – 12 AM
Cost: ₹200 for two
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3. The Exotic Shawarma
Some places play safe. This one doesn’t. Exotic serves shawarmas stuffed with grilled lamb, paneer tikka, and even a sneaky dash of cheese if you ask nicely. It’s the kind of spot you walk into hungry and leave a little dazed, fingers smelling of garlic and spice. The Attapur branch buzzes till midnight.
Where: 3-4-24, Opp. Subhash Chandra Statue, Attapur, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM – 12 AM
Cost: ₹250 for two
4. The Shawarma’s Spot
Blink and you might miss this tiny joint near Ratnadeep in Madhapur, but your nose won’t. The meat here is grilled just right, smoky at the edges and soft inside. They toss in fries that somehow stay crisp inside the wrap, which feels like a small miracle.
Where: Plot 5, Lane Beside Ratnadeep, Madhapur, Hyderabad
When: 1 PM – 11:30 PM
Cost: ₹350 for two
5. Saudi Shawarma
At first glance, it looks like another Banjara Hills kiosk, but one bite in and you’ll taste the difference. No Indian-style overkill here, just tender meat, a soft pita, and that garlicky toum that stays with you all night (in a good way). Order the Saudi special and thank yourself later.
Where: 8-2-387/3, Road No. 5, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM – 11 PM
Cost: ₹400 for two
6. Mohammedia Shawarma
If Hyderabad had a shawarma hall of fame, Mohammedia would have its own wall. It is always crowded and always worth it. Their spicy chicken rolls come out hot, fat, and unapologetically flavourful. Grab one, lean on your bike, and let the world slow down around Pillar 187.
Where: Beside Mantra Mall, Pillar No. 187, Attapur, Hyderabad
When: 12:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Cost: ₹300 for two
7. Hyderabad Shawarma Corner
Ameerpet doesn’t do fancy, and neither does this joint, but it absolutely nails taste. You’ll find college kids, techies, and auto drivers standing shoulder-to-shoulder waiting for their rolls. It’s fiery, Indian-style, and gloriously greasy.
Where: Opp. Gurudwara, Near Metro Station, Ameerpet, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM – 11 PM
Cost: ₹250 for two
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8. The Joint Shawarma
More café than cart, The Joint is where shawarma meets comfort seating. It’s popular with the Tolichowki crowd for its creamy garlic sauce and tender chicken. The shawarma rice bowl here could easily pass for a full meal, it is comfort food with an Arabic accent.
Where: Near Shaikpet Dargah, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
When: 1 PM – 12 AM
Cost: ₹350 for two
9. Sammi’s Shawarma
Some of the best shawarma in Hyderabad comes from the most unassuming corners, and Sammi’s in Barkatpura is proof. Their chicken is roasted on slow-turning skewers till it’s smoky, then stuffed into wraps that barely hold it all in. Ask for the double-meat roll if you’re feeling brave (and very hungry).
Where: 3-4-512/5/2, Barkatpura Main Road, Narayanguda, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM – 12 AM
Cost: ₹300 for two
10. Feel In Saudia
If the night’s gotten too long and your stomach too empty, this is where Hyderabad ends up. Open till 3 AM, Feel in Saudia is pure late-night theatre with sizzling grills, smoky air, and hungry crowds. Their Arabic-style shawarma, loaded with garlic sauce and pickles, hits like poetry after midnight.
Where: Opp. AG Colony, Netaji Nagar, Erragadda, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM – 3 AM
Cost: ₹200 for two
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11. Tahinah
Step inside Tahinah, and the first thing you notice is the smell: garlic, smoke, spices! It’s the kind that makes your stomach rumble before your eyes land on the menu. Their shawarmas are fat, messy, and unapologetically loaded: tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and creamy garlic sauce, all wrapped in soft pita. The interiors are surprisingly modern for Tolichowki, but don’t be fooled; this is comfort food with no pretension.
Where: 8-1-398/3, Circle 18, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM – 1 AM
Cost: ₹350 for two
12. Istanbul Authentic Doner Kebab
Turkey called, it wants its kebabs back, but Istanbul Authentic Doner Kebab isn’t giving them up. Juicy chicken or lamb spins slowly on the rotisserie while the staff chops and wraps it with fresh salads and tangy yoghurt sauce. Every bite is smoky, herby, and a little bit rebellious. The Malakpet branch sees late-night crowds, proof that shawarma doesn’t sleep here.
Where: 9-4-77/3/12, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM – 1 AM
Cost: ₹400 for two
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13. Shah Ghouse Hotel & Restaurant
Shah Ghouse is legendary, not for elegance, but for food that punches you in the taste buds in all the right ways. Their shawarmas are thick, meaty, and wrapped just the way you want them, with soft bread hugging tender chicken with spicy garlic sauce. It’s loud, crowded, chaotic, and perfect. You don’t come here for ambiance; you come here to eat like Hyderabad does.
Where: 9-4-86/17, Salarjung Colony, Circle 10, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
When: Open 24 hours
Cost: ₹300 for two
14. MS Mandi & Shawarma
Out of all the best shawarma places in Hyderabad, MS Mandi & Shawarma gives you a little bit of everything: Hyderabadi spice, Middle Eastern flair, and food that sticks to your ribs. Their shawarmas are stuffed with slow-cooked chicken or mutton, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sauce that makes each bite explode in your mouth. It serves casual seating, casual vibes, but serious flavours. The mandi is also legendary, but the shawarma? Absolutely iconic!
Where: Zehra Nagar Colony, Purani Haveli, Charminar, Hyderabad
When: Open 24 hours
Cost: ₹1,000 for two
15. Rolla Rappa
Rolla Rappa is the kind of place where every roll feels like a small celebration. Classic chicken, fiery lamb, and soft paratha hugging it all together. It is messy, packed, and too satisfying. The Habsiguda outlet is buzzing most evenings with students and young professionals grabbing quick bites.
Where: 4-51, Vasanthnagar Colony, Street 8, Habsiguda, Hyderabad
When: 12:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Cost: ₹200 for two
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And once you’ve had one, just one, the city gets you hooked. You’ll start spotting shawarma signs everywhere: neon-lit stalls, tiny corners run by magicians with knives, or food trucks outside tech parks. Each place claims to be the best, and honestly, they might all be right. Because here, shawarma isn’t about perfection; it’s about flavour, chaos, and that glorious moment when the bread gives way to juicy, spice-soaked meat.
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