Open Late. Always Fresh.
Beirut street food in Ellicott City — family recipes, HFSAA halal-certified, and worth every bite.
The Spit. The Spice. The Real Thing.
The Shah family's Beirut recipes — slow-cooked on a vertical rotisserie, carved fresh, handed to you hot.
Fresh Off the Spit
Come In, Stay a While
Family-run since 2018, this is the kind of place where the owner knows your name. Dine in, take out, or bring the vibe to your next event.
Straight From Beirut to Ellicott City
The Shah family brought Beirut's street food to Maryland in 2018 — the sizzle of the spit, the warmth of the spices, and a commitment to doing it right.
What our guests are saying
Alhamdulillah! Finally found an authentic shawarma! 🙌 One bite and I was taken back to 1995 in Abu Dhabi. The only knock would be they did not have fresh pita bread to serve the shawarma in. The food was exceptional and the hospitality was great. They even let me try a new dessert the chef was wo
John Jackson
Authentic, flavorful, and truly halal! — HFSAA Halal-certified spot — and everything from the food to the hospitality was excellent. Their chicken and beef shawarmas are both delicious, with perfectly toasted wraps, tender meat, and just the right touch of pickles inside. The fries are crisp and s
Ali Syed
First time here and really enjoyed the food. The portions are large and can easily be shared or made into multiple meals! There is seating inside, but is limited. The staff are friendly. They have a drink fridge with canned/bottled items, no fountain drinks. The combo with pita chips and hummus is a
Katie Miller
Hands down the best shawarma I've had, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The customer service was amazing, especially Nia. She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. You can tell she truly cares about customers. I really enjoyed the food and will definitel
Ephrem Mesele
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Fries, Chicken Shawarma, Fattoush, Middle Eastern Food, Falafel, Fatayer, Beef Shawarma, Falafel Wrap, Hummus, Tabbouleh, Baklava, Halal Food, Shawarma Wrap, Baba Ghanoush, and Lebanese Food
Where are you located?
We are located in Ellicott City, MD at 8654 Baltimore National Pike unit b
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Ellicott City, Saint Johns Manor, Saint Johns Village, Oella, Rockwell, Gray, Daniels, Hollofield, Pine Orchard, Ridgeway, Woodlawn, Colonial Gardens, Catonsville, Chadwick Manor, Worthington, Thistle, Catonsville Heights, Belmont, Harristown, Oak Forest.
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