Best places for shawarma in Times Square
We track 4 places in Times Square where the shawarma comes up unprompted. 2 sit above the bar. Shawarma Bay is first here (89), KOF NYC second (66). 50% of them sit at $ — under $15. Places here also get named for falafel, baklava and kebab.
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Shawarma BayTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,367 ratings behind it.
KOF NYCLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
What else Times Square is known for
shawarma in Times Square, briefly
What is the best shawarma in Times Square?
Shawarma Bay currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 89, built on 1,367 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many places in Times Square are known for their shawarma?
We track 4. 2 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 Times Square?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 50% 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.
shawarma in Times Square we haven’t got to?
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