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Best of CU | Best Middle Eastern Cuisine: Shawarma Joint

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Yichen Liu
Food being prepared at Shawarma Joint on March 1.

The premise is pretty simple, but in an area dominated with restaurants following the fast-casual dining trend, Shawarma Joint on Green Street stands out as an example of exactly what a fast-casual restaurant should be. Allowing customers to quickly design their meals, eat out or get food to go has never been simpler.

Opened in 2021, Shawarma Joint serves Middle Eastern cuisine and is best known among students for two things: the delicious food and the immense portions.

The beef shawarma and falafel are notable favorites, but there are no wrong decisions when choosing something from its extensive menu of flavorful options. As stated, the generous portions make Shawarma Joint an ideal place for whether you’re looking to eat your fill, share a plate with a friend or take leftovers home.

But the positives don’t stop there — add to that their friendly staff, timely service and cleanliness, it becomes clear why Shawarma Joint was voted this year’s Best Middle Eastern Restaurant. 

 

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Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Senior Copy Editor
Hi everyone, my name is Aidan Miller-Hisgen and I’m a junior studying Political Science with minors in History and Spanish. I’ve been with The Daily Illini since Fall 2023 working as a news writer before joining the copy team. Outside of school and The DI, I love playing sports, trying out new restaurants and listening to podcasts. Please feel free to reach out to me at any point!
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