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Best Shawarma Joints in Kano

Ranked lists 19 shawarma joints in Kano. The default view shows 19 local listings in ranking order. Shawarma King is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 3.9 from 130 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 22 September 2026.

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 19 shawarma joints in Kano, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

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Ranked: 19
Google reviews reported: 802
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1
Shawarma King
67.4/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars130 reviews₦
SB Plaza, Wudil Rd, Tarauni, Kano 700001, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume71
Review recency83
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment68
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Muhammad M. ★★★★★ : The best shawarma service in Nigeria
Muhammad S. ★★★★★ : Very delicious fast food stakeout. Theur loaded fries is topnotch. However, I noticed that there is no dine-in space as the setting is more of a roadside takeaway stall.
2
Tasty Bites Restaurant
60.7/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars101 reviews₦₦
Isah Kaita St, Gyadi Gyadi, Kano 700223, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume67
Review recency28
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Adetunji H. ★★★★★ : The food was great! I recommend
Khadijah I. ★★★★★ : Best shawarma and wings in Kano
3
SHAWARMA KING
62.7/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Sahad Store, Zoo Rd, opposite ShopRite, Kano 700241, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency85
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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4
U k shawarma
59.0/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars26 reviews₦₦
Taluyu Rd, Kofar Bompai, Kano 700271, Kano, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Pioneer in Kano's shawarma scene with delivery and cashless payments.
- delivery
- cashless payments
- affordable
- tasty
- good customer experience
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume48
Review recency14
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment82
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Khalidu A. ★★★★★ : UK Shawarma staff remained the best in serving their customers neatly, they also deliver to you wherever you are within Kano Metropolis urgently.
Nazir C. ★★★★★ : Excellent shawarma, if not the best. Very affordable and tasty 😋. They also have delivery service.
5
King's Shawarma
58.3/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars9 reviews
XGQ3+X86, Sani Mainagge Road, Kano City, Kano 700271, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume33
Review recency98
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ishak G. ★★★★★ : The best and most affordable shawarma joint in the entire state. Kudus to you guys!
6
Shawarma Zone
57.8/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars59 reviews
GGC, Kofar Famfo, Kofar Bompai, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume59
Review recency2
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ibrahim I. ★★★★★ : They very nice to their customers. I'm feel so been there.
Abubakar A. ★★★★★ : Very serene, calm and welcoming restaurant, with the option for takeout and various other services.
7
Shawarma town
55.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
2H5G+2M6, Sheik Jijjani Kalarawi Street, Kawo, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency57
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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8
Haneef Shawarma Joint
53.4/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars59 reviews
Along, Tarauni Market Road, behind Bello Matama house, Tarauni, Kano 700102, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume59
Review recency13
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Musa D. ★★★★★ : Bought shawarma, it's okay, though not as tasty as my favorite. The atmosphere is smoky... My eyes felt watery while waiting.
TASIU Y. ★★★★★ : Home of delicious, nutritive and hygienic food. Good for home delivery and take away.
9
Good Shawarma
50.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
2G5H+8QM, Abbale St, Fagge, Kano 700211, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency19
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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10
9 Stars Shawarma
50.5/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars5 reviews
XFQM+MW2, Kofar Kabuga, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Well-seasoned, garlicky and spicy shawarma with generous meat portions.
- well seasoned
- garlicky
- spicy
- affordable
- generous meat
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume26
Review recency37
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment68
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Muhammad N. ★★★★★ : This is one of the best shawarma places in Kabuga/BUK area and Kano as a whole. Their shawarma is well seasoned, garlicky and spicy. The entire menu is affordable and delicious, must try if you're in the area.
Ahmad I. ★★★★★ : This cafe serve one of the best Shawarma. The chicken/beef outweighs the veggies 😋😋
11
AMINCHI SPECIAL SHAWARMA
49.7/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars9 reviews
Gwarzo Rd, beside Gwammaja store, opposite 2nd gate jambulu, Kofar Dukayuwa, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume33
Review recency43
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
AISHATU Y. ★★★★★ : Very nice but you guys don't pick calls ..I was calling for delivery but you are not picking up
12
The shawarma Hub KN
49.1/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars10 reviews₦
2H29+9HC, Lamido Cresent, Kawo, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume35
Review recency86
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
K S ★★★★★ : You may get a menu, place an order, make payment, arrive for pick up and be given a different bill, insist on what you ordered and paid for, be made to wait so some staff can fraudulently alter the order, discover the fraud, be reluctantly given your actual order - with zero apology and told “but we eventually gave you what you wanted, why are you complaining?” Sad story of poorly structured businesses. Typical.
13
Shawarma Castle
48.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Hassan, Gwarzo Rd, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency9
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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14
Shawarma House
44.9/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars27 reviews₦₦
No. 1 Dorayi karshen waya, Kofar Dukayuwa, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume48
Review recency4
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ubaidullahi M. ★★★★★ : Great place to bee on occasions like Birthday or others
Zahraddeen M. ★★★★★ : It a joint where you find fast foods like Shawarma, Tea, Coffee e.tc
15
Jay shawarma
43.1/ 100
3.43.4 out of 5 stars5 reviews
Dangyatin plaza, Maiduguri Road, Kwanar Maggi Street, Hotoro, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating45
Review volume26
Review recency88
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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16
Tasty Foodie Shawarma
28.7/ 100
3.33.3 out of 5 stars3 reviews
Mazauna Bus stop, XFQX+7W5, Kano City, Kano 700271, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating40
Review volume20
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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17
Shawarma House Nig Ltd
62.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars282 reviews₦
74 Sultan Rd, Nassarawa, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume82
Review recency31
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
kwopnan G. ★★★★★ : Afficent shawarma made me fall in love with the shawarma snack. They make it so delicious and the outfit is so easy to locate on al sultan road just a bit ahead of British Council located on lamido crescent
HAMMED S. ★★★★★ : Best in Kano by far... I was surprised by the size of their Shawarma Medium.
18
Shawarma palace
58.3/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars55 reviews
55 Hadejia Road, Badawa, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Some reviews mention hotel-like service, but others question if it's a food place.
- top notch food
- great service
- cabbage rolls
- not a food place
- hotel-like staff
Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume58
Review recency39
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment54
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Charles M. ★★★★★ : Honestly the food is top notch and their services are wonderfully
Sadiq D. ★★★★★ : This doesn't look like a food place
19
The shawarma hub kn
57.8/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars15 reviews
Shop A12, Turai Plaza, 3 Audu Bako Way, GRA, Kano 700211, Kano, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Offers great value with shawarma filled to the top of the pita for R100.
- great value
- tasty shawarma
- loaded fries
- fast delivery
- delay in delivery
Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume40
Review recency66
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Dorothy Y. ★★★★★ : Seriously shawarma hub kn Is one of the best, fast to attend to order and fast delivery..
Dennis D. ★★★★★ : Great Sharma for R100. Filled to the top of the Pita. Exception value and a taste sensation. Go and try them.

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What the data shows for shawarma joints in Kano

Counted from every shawarma joints ranked in Kano, Kano State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 19
With 5+ reviews: 14
Rated 4.5 or higher: 5
Median reviews: 10
Phone listed: 16 of 19
Opening hours listed: 13 of 19

14 of the 19 shawarma joints ranked in Kano have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 802 reviews.

Of the 19, 5 score 4.5 or higher, 10 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 4 are below 4.0.

The median shawarma joints here has 10 reviews.

Shawarma House Nig Ltd has the most, 282 at 4.2, followed by Shawarma King (130) and Tasty Bites Restaurant (101).

16 list a phone number, 3 a website and 13 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 6 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 13 carry no price marker.

Across the 17 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes shawarma joints, the median city lists 11; Kano has 19, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from September 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

How many shawarma joints are listed in Kano?

Ranked lists 19 shawarma joints in Kano. The default view shows 19 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Shawarma King appears first, with a Google rating of 3.9 from 130 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Shawarma House Nig Ltd has the most reported Google reviews among the 19 local listings loaded on this page: 282. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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