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The Schwarma Co

86/100 (3600 ratings)

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"Had my birthday � dinner there. Had an awesome time with great food. Yes the food takes a while to get to you but i guesa it was because it was..."

Aisha Bujal

"I really enjoyed the food and De environment. The..."

Oniccah Matlapeng

"Amazing range and quality..."

Nikunj Shah

"Best hummus South of the..."

Budd Margolis

"I love this place for the great service, amazing food and even amazinger lemonade. I had the falafel on pita and it was to die for. The fillings are..."

Bongiwe Nyambi

"The ribs were absolutely amazing! They were without a doubt the best ribs I’ve had in a long time and I would return indefinitely just to have..."

Brittany Smith

"These guys make the best beef ribs and schwarmas!!! I’d go every week at least twice if I could afford to... the atmosphere is always friendly and..."

Zenzile Khumalo

"I always have delicious food here. They have a wide variety of options for vegans too.The quality and taste is consistent. The service is..."

Neo Leoka

"Best beef ribs in the city. Falls off the bone, sticky bbq marinade, generous portions and more-ish. The chips are also so yum and you can tell..."

Lutfiyyawaja

"Definitely of the best Schwarma's in Joburg! I found it cute that they had a little shop by the entrance and it blended in perfectly with the..."

Zain And Faye

"The Schwarma Co. serves one of Joburg's best scwharmas and falafels. They have a great range of fresh salads and as well as freshly prepared humus...."

Kimson Chan

"I live in the UK and now visiting family in Jhb and first place we headed to was The Schwarma Co and food as fabulous as always. Best schwarma's..."

Rholda Leff

"The Schwarma co has the best schwarmas, laffas etc in Johannesburg. This place is always busy. Their food is so delicious and they use quality..."

Ramani

"After hearing so many people rave about the Schwarma Co., I finally got to try it out. The food was absolutely delicious, I ordered the lamb schwarma..."

Lisa Lumley

"Just love this place! Awesome place to sit and have food with friends and family. Good food. Good staff.Since i am a vegetarian i always have..."

Ankita Jain

"Such passionate people work here. The passion most definitely shows in their food. The place is always busy and I completely understand why. It’s..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"This place is like our second home. Every week we undoubtedly grab either a lamb schwarma with all the toppings or the perfectly basted beef ribs,..."

Maria

"Unbelievable. It's not surprising this place has been so busy for such a long time now. The food is incredible and fast. The service is friendly and..."

Adam

"My favourite Schwarma, never dissapoints! Have been frequenting this spot for a couple of months now and can't stop coming back, they really are..."

Marco Olevano

"The food is delicious, it has a different middle eastern flavour. was not disappointed with the service. It is quite busy but it had a nice vibe to..."

Shàmai-Sassy Khan

"One of the best spots in jhb both for food and service. Falafel, Kebabs and Burgers are all really excellent. Best salad bar in jhb. Highly..."

Mohammed J

"Absolutely great burgers. Absolutely great burgers.Absolutely great burgers.Absolutely great burgers.Absolutely great burgers.Absolutely great..."

Mr. Family Man

"If anyone can get high on eating falafel, it's me! I'm from the Middle East born and raised and this sort of food as my best friend loves to say is..."

Shekinah Pereira

"This is definitely one of our local favourites. Have lost count at the amount of times we've been, and counting. The hummus is the best in Jozi, and..."

Kristy Prevette

"Love this place the food Is great and alway fresh The portions are huge great value for money service is good the restaurant has a nice chilled..."

Malcolmarchary811@yahoo.com

"Lovely fresh restuarant. Gets busy during the week. Had 2 falafels which were yum. Ordered a Schwarma, originally wanted a normal beef but they..."

Meagan

"A taste of the Middle East in the north of Johannesburg, the flavors are wholesome and delicious. Fresh salads to accompany their famous schwarmas..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Awesome place for a Schwarma. Excellent service with well-trained, friendly staff and the food is absolutely divine... A must-try spot of you're in..."

Chwaro Moroka

"We have always had great food and excellent service here. A real neighborhood eatery where everyone looks like a regular (they probably are!). Staff..."

Melshocked

"Best schwarma you could ask for. There are so many choices and the food is really good. The service and atmosphere in the restaurant aren't too bad..."

Gergana Young

"Lovely place with a really nice upstairs open area that looks over Grant Avenue. Really great food. Portion sizes are massive and the quality of..."

Alexandra Gascoigne

"I have read that Schwarma Co is one of best places to get schwarma in Johannesburg and I was in the area and decided to pop in .Like a Anat style..."

A Foodie Travels

"I was at the Schwarma Co a couple of days ago! Definitely not my first time, one of my favourite places for a schwarma or laffa in JHB. I have been a..."

Tiffany

"2 days in a row...I really enjoy this place. I'm almost certain that they have the best falafels in Jhb - I had the falafel pita 2 days in a row - I..."

Fareed Hare

"I've been eating at The Schwarma Co. for as long as I can remember. The food is of great quality and the relatively recent renovation has served the..."

Jess Abrams

"Delicious array of all things Middle Eastern with a lively vibe and welcoming, helpful staff. I had the falafel Laffa and my partner had the lamb..."

Abigail Keene

"Amazing food, amazing quality, amazing quantity, awesome fresh ingredients! Lamb Laffa is a winner ! Probably one of the best restaurants I’ve been..."

Sashin Naidoo

"AMAZEBALLS. This is has become my favourite haunt. Food is fresh and tasty. Had the lamb shawarma, was not disappointed. Only negative is that the..."

The Great Diner

"This was the first time visit for #KevFabFood and after rave reviews I was excited to try the legendary restaurant. It did not disappoint - service..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Best restaurant in JHB - super friendly owners and staff. As for the food - huge portions full of flavor. Try go there at least twice a day!!!..."

Brett Martin

"Loved the atmosphere and food. Service was a bit of a struggle, had to get up and wave and call everytime we wanted to order something. We were..."

BobMali

"The best shwarma and falafel around! Their selection of sides is heavenly. Portion sizes are massive and will have you asking for a take away box -..."

Robyn Hewitt

"Schwarma co offers the best variety of salads and sauces for pitas and laffas. All the good stuff, and it really is good,great falafel and everything..."

Saul Ben Smith

"I finally made it back to Schwarma Co.! It's been a while but I managed to nab a date night at this quaint and homely little spot in Norwood. They're..."

Akira Wing

"This place can be busy and the service slow. I've had really dry tasteless chicken shawarma but somehow we always return. It's very relaxed and..."

Jill Nudelman

"I grew up with this place. My favourite is the Chicken Schnitzel schwarma. I have yet to find a better place. Although now it's always full..."

Melissa Cowan

"I'm rating this place solely on their falafel which was by far the best I've ever had. What a gem hidden in Norwood. I'll definitely be coming..."

Nadia Myburgh

"I feel like the last foodie in jhb to try this place out. I heard many praises, with a couple of people telling me that this is their favourite..."

Sharima Bramannan

"What's better on a rainy day than a packed full of flavour shawarma? We received great service, promptly seated and served drinks. A quick look..."

Esther Shaidi

"Has been one of my favorites for years - it may be a Schwarma place, but the huge, meaty beef ribs will blow your mind! A great place to sit or for..."

David

"By far the best Schwarma and falafel in town!! Also, amazing burgers ! Quick and friendly service is the norm. The vibe, even when you're just..."

Rudi Rudes Deetlifs

"Schwarma Co is a great restaurant that has tip-top service and food. I've been there several times, and have had many pleasant experiences. My..."

Natalia Bonegio

"Real good and tasty food. Try the beef ribs its very yummy. Will definitely try the schwarma next time. May be a bit pricey for some. Will be..."

Johann & Limari

"Went with work colleagues to this place, I wasn't very excited - turns out the food here is great! The lamb is served in a massive wrap, had hummus,..."

Bianca

"Was very satisfied with my meal. I had the falafel and it was hands down the best I've ever had. They had an amazing selection of extras that were..."

Richard Hall

"30.09.2016 Finally made my way here after continuously hearing good things. Luckily it wasn't as busy when I arrived to order takeaways. Ordered a..."

The Food Musketeer

"Always a safe bet opting for dinner here. Good idea to book in advance so you can get a table upstairs as it's always busy. The falafel is..."

Tasmika Amin

"Definitely one of my favorite places to come for lunch. The food is always fresh and tasty. You definitely get your value for money as portion sizes..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"What a great little discovery, courtesy of a friend. A group of us popped in for dinner last night, and I was really blown away by the quality of the..."

Heather Hook

"Great for lunches or quick takeaways Try the half haloumi half lamb Laffa - it's amazingThere's a wide selection of snacks daily, take your..."

Elize Cloete

"Great food and great vibe. Huge portions though. Opted for the lamb schwarma and chips. Was a huge portion and very filling. Next time will skip the..."

Zakiyya Cassimjee

"I haven't been to Schwarma Company in ages so we decided to come by for lunch and it was as good as ever. Absolute best schwarmas I've had outside of..."

Emily Smith

"Delicious schwarmas, authentic cuisine and a good vibe! Around the table we tried lamb and chicken schwarmas and they were all met with..."

GiaCostella

"Was here the other night and I went with what I always get, the lamb laffa. The portion size is awesome with a generous amount of lamb. I love being..."

Daniel France

"I haven't been here for awhile but it is noticeably a regular for most people who love a laffa or a pita. Baby chicken and ribs are also delicious...."

Alan Pio

"Schwarma Co never disappoints when it comes to tasty food. A good spot for a quick bite to eat in a relaxed environment. The chicken laffa is so..."

Lauren Hargreaves

"Best schwarmas in jozi! Had the beef in a laffa and was very impressed. Love that there are a huge variety of salads to choose from. Portion was a..."

Francesca Favero

"A great place for a quick catch up with all the friends. A bit messy to eat but totally worth it in the end. Amazing schwarmas and laffas with..."

Harshika Shantilal

"The best part about having the Schwarma Co on our doorstep is that every Mediterranean craving is cured in a matter of minutes. Although their..."

YUM

"I decided to meet my friend here for lunch the other day and it was honestly such a great dining experience. When you walk in you are greeted by..."

Samantha Spiro

"What a cool place , great choice of salads , portions are real big but bit pricy . They state it is the best schwarma in jhb and I tend to agree ...."

Chris De Beer

"Quality authentic Middle-Eastern cuisine. Bubbly atmosphere, good service and delicious range of food! Unreal hummus, it's all you need to order...."

Daniel Sussman

"Best lamb Schwarma is South Africa. Just a little disappointing that they do not serve pork. If you are in the mood for a Schwarma, give it a try. ..."

Adriaan Wepener

"Nice vibe and amazing food their shwarma's are the best I've ever had. A plus for this restaurant is the ribs and burgers and steaks are extremely..."

Octavia Venables

"Great place and great vibe! Really brings together people from different scopes of jhb- from the high spenders to the average joe- shwarma company..."

Shaneil Moodley

"Great food, staff and atmosphere. We went as a group for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. The homemade lemonade is amazing and so refreshing without..."

Rachel Bright

"By far the best schwarmas and laffas around. Portions are big enough to share. Quite reasonably priced. With so many fresh, healthy and tasty..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"One of my favourite post-gym eateries (had to throw that in there :-) )It is in the middle of a busy street in Norwood and you can easily..."

Andre John Van Niekerk

"We always order their food through Mr. Delivery.They are one of our favorites!Food is always clean, fresh and really good! Salads,..."

Michelle

"One of my favourite places! Their food is delicious, it doesn't matter what you order. Whenever we can't decide where to go for lunch or dinner,..."

FoodloverJHB

"A visit to shwarma Co is a bit other wordly. Are you in Europe, the middle east or Norwood? A meeting place for many, the restaurant buzzes all day..."

Bridget

"This popular middle eastern restaurant has been the hype of Grant Ave in Norwood for as long as I can remember. They are notorious for their..."

The SA Food Guru

"This place buzzes and is always jam packed and you will know why the moment you have eaten there, schwarmas to die for and they have a kosher meat..."

Annie Hodes

"Jeez Shwarma Co. I got a takeaway chicken salad. It's big enough to feed an army. Looks like you guys put a whole chicken in here. The avo is a nice..."

Tal Even-Tov

"This place is great for a Sunday lunch. A variety of fresh salads to fill your shawarma with and their hummus is absolutely great. Te prices aren't..."

Jenny Louw

"My husband and I have been going to this restaurant for years and one of its best kept secrets is most definitely their RIBS! Order the 1kg..."

HungryLamb

"Came here for my birthday dinner to celebrate. Schwarma Co never disappoints. It was quite full as it was a Friday night but the service was good..."

Olive Faye Liwanag

"Best places I love to go and have a great meal !!! - stunning ambience and always busy - food is excellent and friendly staff… The place to be…a..."

Jenny Eksteen

"Nowhere like it in South Africa. Excellent service and incredible food. Do not leave Johannesburg without visiting..."

Courtney Thatcher

"Best area for us 😊. It's much quieter and secluded enough to have a private moment with the best service. Hint: They are generous with their..."

Rhulani Shingwenyana

"Food is extremely good, tasty and fresh. Never disappoints! A firm favourite. Everything in this menu is good and tastes like it should. What makes..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"Nice place. Especially upper floor outside area is nice. Main speciality is Schwarma. Parking spaces around is available. Also available to buy some..."

bora diz

"Food is good but no pictures, so you not really sure what you are buying. I recommend choosing platter over pita, yes its..."

Nicholas Du Preez

"Amazingly fresh and tasty food. Design your own schwarma or choose items from the menu. A delicious variety to choose..."

Tyron Reid-Robertson

"Very good, authentic flavours of fresh food, fresh squeezed juices. Busy lively area, with parking on busy road..."

Tatyana Jhagaroo

"I have been coming here since I was a kid and I have to say the food never fails to amaze. Whether you are a diehard carnivore or a vegetarian/..."

Gabriel Kaplan

"The food is really fantastic. Very authentic and tastes homemade. Service is alright, we were left unattended for around 15min before we had our..."

Marco Taylor-Poverello

"Best restaurant in the area and has been for my whole life. Highly recommend the skinny lamb chops, laffas & falafel - though it seems you absolutely..."

Esmé Thornhill-Davis

"This place is amazing. Service is excellent. The ribs are the best, and they don't skimp on the meat in the Schwarma. Some places you play find the..."

Alexa Von Ruben

"A long time established eatery, freshly made salads and pitas. Special menu always interesting feasts. Now serving breakfasts. The Ziva is..."

Adina Bregman

"The best Mediterranean food in Johannesburg, I think! :) The halloumi and falafel are perfect for the vegetarians. There's a good variety of options..."

Chiraag Kathawaroo

"Their food is always tasty and well worth it . Great place to spend time with friends and enjoy a tasty meal..."

Wilhelm Van Niekerk

"Always fresh and tasty food. Good ambient and service. Also they have smoking area outside upper floor on the..."

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