When Rogerio S. told me about this shawarma place, I was very keen to try it - if done right…read moreshawarma is one of the best 'fast foods' that has come out of the Middle east..so with some high expectations I went to this place and I couldn't be more pleased. The place is really tiny - as Matthew C. puts it, it shouldn't be over 4m² but the tiny space is very well organised - there is rotisserie on one end, and a grill towards the inside of the store and a fridge with soft drinks and water options in the front. There is a table with 2 chairs on the sidewalk, so you can either sit & eat or just eat on your feet too. Ahmad, the owner, is very polite & patient and while I was there (first time on a Saturday afternoon), a few curious onlookers passed by and he would explain to them what a shawarma is. His 'simpatia' is a major bonus for this place. Regarding the food, he has 2 options - a deliciously spiced chicken shawarma and fabulous falafels - each for R$ 12 (price is another attractive factor). Both the options are really well prepared and served in a version of the thinner version of the 'Khubz' bread (i need to check this with him) along with the tahini and other toppings. Also Ahmad really rolls the shawarma & falafel in such a way that the sauce doesn't leak at the end and one can eat while standing or on the move without creating a mess. Both the shawarma & the falafel are very delicious and well served and even though you're like full after one, you just want some more. It's really good to see proper ethnic street foods being sold in Sao Paulo and Halabi is truly a gem - will definitely be returning more time.

A tiny little hole in the wall kiosk just off Paulista Av. The shop is no bigger than 4m² and just…read moreserves homemade chicken kebabs. The bread is made by a French Baker in SP and Ahmad makes the kebab meat. The kebabs are fresh and tasty. For only 12 reais you can't go wrong with this little place. After Pinati, this place would take my vote for 2nd best kebab in Sao Paulo.

Hands down the best Shawarma that I have ever tasted!!! Whichever one you choose let them put all…read moresauces, remove nothing... it is almost unbelievable that this unassuming place on the side of the road can produce such a delicious treat!! Go ahead and eat here!!

I've eaten Shawarmas on at least four continents and I can safely say that this streetside…read morestorefront can hold its own against the best. The pimenta (pepper sauce) is on the side and I smeared it all over mine because it's merciless! Eat here!

My god what can I say. The rest of the world seems to make kebabs both absolutely terrible and only…read moregood when drunk, and absolutely amazing kebabs. Sao Paulo only seemed to make the absolutely terrible which really weren't kebabs at all. My search for a decent kebab led me to Pinati, an Israeli restaurant located in Santa Cecilia. However, each time I was nearby, it was Saturday and it was sadly closed. Though one Sunday afternoon I made the trip over to Pinati to test out there kebab. And boy I was not disappointed. At around 30 reais it might be a little steep for a kebab but it is totally worth it. The freshly made hummus, the juicy chicken made each bite explode in my mouth. The service was attentive and the portions were quite generous. Definitely on the list to return, just not on a Saturday.

Bom lugar para provar comidas isralistas! O preço é um pouco salgado mas vale cada centavo! O…read morefalafel é demais e o melhor, é vegano! Super recomendo!

Delicious Middle Eastern food. Home made breads and . The lentil rice with vermicelli is fantastic…read more Very simple but cosy settings, friendly staff. The hummus with basil is a must

Don't expect authenticity on KS, but one thing you can expect is to get your taste buds a festival…read moreof flavours and textures, and ohh aromas. So, KS although has a Turkish name and Turkish on menu, it's actually owned by a Brazilian whom lived in Istambul and is Italian descent. What can you expect out of it? Pretty darn food. And all sandwiches are served on a lavish bread, which is bakes every time someone orders a sandwich! Falafel sandwich: perfectly layered lettuce, grilled eggplant, fresh and crunchy cabbage, house made tahini sauce, crunchy on the outside and juice inside falafel nuggets. I have eaten a lot of falafels, but this one is packed with more spices than usual, not traditional but very yum. Lamb kebab sandwich: perfectly charred juice, tender lamb kebob. Grilled veggies and perfectly assembled sandwich. Sfiha: one of the best in town IMHO and pretty affordable compared to most Esfiha shops around town. KS's sfiha is pretty awesome because it's made with beef, brushed with lamb's grease for aroma and taste, and it uses lavosh dough keeping it very light, crunchy, and not doughy. Plus for R$ 3.90, it's unbeatable! Pet peeves I have about dining in, is that wait service is partial; have to physically order at the cashier window, wait staff delivers to you but nothing can be ordered with the waiting staff. They have a fridge filled with Heineken beer and a few artisanal brews but expect to pay about R$ 23 per bottle. The cool part about it is that is BYOB friendly.