Best places for shawarma in Hell's Kitchen
4 places in Hell's Kitchen get the shawarma mentioned by name in their reviews. 4 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Top of the list is Basta Middle Eastern Grill on 88; Shah’s Halal Food takes second with 80. 75% of them sit at $ — under $15. Places here also get named for falafel, chicken over rice and french fries.
- 4 deliver
- 2 take reservations
- 1 have outdoor seating
- 1 open for breakfast
- 1 flagged underrated — good, and barely found
Basta Middle Eastern GrillTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 299 ratings behind it.
Shah’s Halal FoodTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 679 ratings behind it.
Famous Halal Food Food TruckTop 25%Underrated
Upper quarter of New York County — 284 ratings behind it.
Hummus KitchenLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
That’s all 4 of them ✦
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shawarma in Hell's Kitchen, briefly
What is the best shawarma in Hell's Kitchen?
Basta Middle Eastern Grill currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 88, built on 299 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many places in Hell's Kitchen are known for their shawarma?
We track 4. 4 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much do places serving shawarma cost in Hell's Kitchen?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 75% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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