Where to get shawarma?
Amanda (@ALLCAPSDOOM) asks via Twitter:
Hey Albanians and others in CapitalLand? Where are some good places to get shawarma?
We've relied on Al-Baraki for all our shawarma needs (get the fries inside the shawarma), but there are probably some other good options.
Know of a good shawarma place? Please share!
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Phoenicians on Central Avenue. Excellent value. Delicious shawarma. They make it in house!
... said Ben on Aug 1, 2011 at 12:08 PM | link
I'm partial to sharwarma @ Phoenicians http://www.phoeniciansofalbany.com/
... said Kaela on Aug 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM | link
Beirut on River St. in Troy, NY has great sharwarma.
... said Sara Harmon on Aug 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM | link
...what Ben and Kaela said.
... said derryX on Aug 1, 2011 at 12:45 PM | link
Aren't shawarma and gyro the same thing?
... said Lu on Aug 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM | link
Al Baraki seconded, and Phoenician's thirded. Not sure if there any other places in the Alb/Sch/Troy triangle.
... said Craig Patik on Aug 1, 2011 at 1:01 PM | link
The shawarma at Beirut in Troy is delicious, although I favor the kibby to the point that George has poked fun at me for ordering it so much: http://www.beirutrestauranttroyny.com/
... said Eric on Aug 1, 2011 at 1:47 PM | link
I'll second (third? eighth?) Phoenicians. Great food, great service.
... said KB @ Home-Baked Happiness on Aug 1, 2011 at 3:59 PM | link
Phonecians has the best shwarma in the Capital District this side of Tel Aviv/Montreal.
... said Leah the Nosher on Aug 1, 2011 at 10:15 PM | link
I haven't had Phoenicians, but will def. try now. I rely on Beirut in Troy, NY. You can't be the value or service there. SO SO GOOD. Does Garlic Lovers Corner on Rt. 4 in Troy/EG have Shawarma?
... said Brock R. on Aug 2, 2011 at 7:09 AM | link
Ali Baba in Troy.
... said Rebecca on Aug 2, 2011 at 11:04 AM | link
Aashiana in Albany on Central Ave!
http://www.aashianarestaurant.com/
... said Amy on Aug 8, 2011 at 12:59 AM | link
Aashiana is my favorite. Nice to know there are other options in the area though!
... said Eileen on Aug 10, 2011 at 12:03 PM | link
I discovered amazing chicken shwarma at Saati in Latham. They serve it with pita on the side and israeli salad. Just perfect.(The menu lists rice pilaf but i limit grains so we asjed them to hold the rice.)
... said Mara on Nov 12, 2017 at 11:20 AM | link