For some of us, young folks, it can be hard to think of a world where shawarma does not exist – you know, like the world, our parents grew up in. I know it sounds silly but at least we can all agree that there is nothing like a well-made shawarma in Benin, bursting with sausage and creamy goodness.
And because we like doing God’s work, we have compiled a list of some of the best spots to get shawarma in Benin.
Best Spots for Shawarma in Benin
Zzone Shawarma
A fan favorite, Zzone has been said to offer some of the best shawarma known to the Benin man. I will neither confirm nor deny this but with such a raving review, it is at least worth checking out.
Zzone has several outlets in GRA and Ugbowo. We visited their outlet along Adesuwa Road and we loved our visit. The shawarma was giving plenty and it came early. The Adesuwa spot is a takeout place but you can wait for your shawarma in their nice sitting area.
Mat Ice
Forget these new establishments for a minute, if you want tested and trusted shawarma from a fast food place that has solid years behind it, Mat Ice shawarma is the way to go. I really do not know how you could go wrong with Mat Ice – it is priced right, well prepared, and quite frankly delicious.
When I say Mat Ice, I’m not saying you should enter just any filling station branch o. Just to be safe, you should check them out at their outlets on Sapele Road or Ekehuan Road.
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Hungry Boss
Hungry Boss Shawarma was definitely filling and tasty. It was a solid 7 over 10 and got it right. I didn’t really like its messiness but it more than made up for that with its deliciousness. Located at Ihama, GRA, Hungry Boss had a nice place to enjoy your shawarma, which was certainly a plus.
Nadia Bakery
The thing about Nadia Bakery shawarma is that it is humongous. It’s the type you eat with your beverage of choice and forget about food for that day. It is also inexpensive for what it offers. You can find Nadia Bakery at Ugbowo, opposite the University of Benin Main Campus Gate.
Frizz ‘N’ Grillz
Where Frizz ‘N’ Grillz stands out is the personal touch it puts in your shawarma. The staff there is known to ask you how you want your shawarma and that almost always guarantees that you will get something you will enjoy. Frizz ‘N’ Grillz is located at Ekehuan Road opposite Mat Ice.
Kilimanjaro
Kilishawarma is a great choice when looking for shawarma in Benin. It’s the right kind of creamy and the right kind of spicy.
Kilimanjaro is located along Sapele Road and shares a compound with Market Square Benin. Please note that the shawarma can take from 10 to 40 minutes so prepare yourself.
What’s your favorite shawarma spot? Let us know in the comments
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