{"id":4337,"date":"2025-05-29T11:44:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T11:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=4337"},"modified":"2025-05-29T11:45:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T11:45:51","slug":"al-sadeeq-shawarma-in-damascus-the-first-shawarma-restaurant-in-the-arab-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/4337\/al-sadeeq-shawarma-in-damascus-the-first-shawarma-restaurant-in-the-arab-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Al-Sadeeq Shawarma in Damascus: The First Shawarma Restaurant in the Arab World!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you love shawarma (who doesn\u2019t?), then you have<\/em> to know all about “Shawarma Al-Sadeeq<\/a><\/strong>.” This isn\u2019t just any shawarma\u2014it\u2019s the original, the one that started it all in the heart of Damascus, making waves since 1906!<\/p>

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The Story Behind the Legend<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>
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It all began when Sadeeq Al-Khabbaz, a talented chef from Damascus, traveled to Istanbul and learned all the secrets of shawarma. He returned to Syria and decided to open the first-ever shawarma restaurant in Saha al-Marja. People couldn\u2019t get enough of it! What used to be just grilled meat was transformed into something special, packed with flavor, and the seasoning? Oh man, it was something no one could resist! Soon enough, Shawarma Al-Sadeeq became the<\/em> spot for shawarma lovers from all over.<\/p>

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The Qanawat Branch: A Taste of Tradition<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>
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Later on, Sadeeq opened a second branch in the Qanawat neighborhood, and this one\u2019s a game-changer! The restaurant is located in a real, traditional Damascene house\u2014seriously, it feels like you\u2019re stepping back in time. You can still enjoy that same legendary shawarma, made with the same recipe, same seasoning, and the same mouthwatering sides, like grilled kibbeh and more.<\/p>

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What\u2019s the Secret?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>
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It\u2019s not just about the taste, it\u2019s about the details:<\/p>

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  • Fresh Meat<\/strong>: Only the best thigh meat, fresh daily. Quality matters.<\/li>
  • Clean and Top-Notch<\/strong>: They\u2019re all about a clean space and impeccable service.<\/li>
  • Special Spices<\/strong>: It\u2019s the secret seasoning that makes Shawarma Al-Sadeeq stand out.<\/li> <\/ul>
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    Award-Winning and Full of History<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>
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    Shawarma Al-Sadeeq isn\u2019t just a legend in the food world\u2014it\u2019s part of Syria\u2019s heritage. The restaurant has earned awards from tourism agencies, governors, and the Damascus Hospitality Association, and even participated in the 8th Damascus Cultural, Heritage, and Tourism Festival in 2009.<\/p>

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    Shawarma with a Taste of History<\/strong><\/h2>
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