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Best Shawarma Joints in Onitsha — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best shawarma joints in Onitsha? We've ranked the top 7 shawarma joints in Onitsha, Anambra State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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As of August 2026, Ranked lists 7 shawarma joints in Onitsha, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity — never by payment.

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  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    MELA SHAWARMA — photo

    MELA SHAWARMA

    68.1/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars26 reviews

    Titanic plaza naija, avenue street, Main Market, Onitsha 431102, Anambra, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Best shawarma in Onitsha according to multiple reviews.

    • affordable
    • spicy
    • best in onitsha
    • delicious
    • awesome
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    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume48
    • Review recency46
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ogunedechinasa ★★★★★ — Very nice and affordable and it's hot and spicy too you are going love it ❤️😍
    • mobi E. ★★★★★ — Mela's shawarma is the best in the city of onitsha, I must attest. My friends keeps disturbing me to get them another one after having a taste of it for the first time. Mela's shawarma is truly the be
  • 2
    BuVi Shawarma — photo

    BuVi Shawarma

    66.6/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars23 reviews

    11 Osuma Rd, Omagba Phase II, Onitsha 430231, Anambra, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for meaty, tasty shawarma with a gourmet special option.

    • best shawarma
    • meaty
    • tasty
    • affordable
    • gourmet special
    • filling
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    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume46
    • Review recency7
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment93
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Egbuna S. ★★★★★ — Best Shawarma ever. You should try the gourmet special.
    • Tpl J. ★★★★★ — Tasty, delicious and filling. The best shawarma south of the niger.
  • 3
    My Shawarma — photo

    My Shawarma

    55.5/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars18 reviews

    93 Old Onitsha - Enugu Rd, Nnewichi, Nnewi 435101, Anambra, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Chinaedu M. ★★★★★ — Creamy, yummy and loaded with proteins in every bite! This Sharwama is the best... a trial will convince you. And I love the location too, central to important places... well done guys!
    • Amarachi O. ★★★★★ — Tasty, yummy, meaty🙈🙈 Myshawarma will always remain my shawarma plug 🔌.....
  • 4
    BuVi Shawarma TransNkisi — photo

    BuVi Shawarma TransNkisi

    63.3/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    NTA Rd, Trans Nkissi Layout, Onitsha 430213, Anambra, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency82
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Henry A. ★★★★★ — Didn't believe it, till I tasted it. This is the Best Shawarma in Onitsha. Osoka !
    • Arinze O. ★★★★★ — Very very Nice Shawarma. First time I ate a good Shawarma in asaba. keep it up
  • 5
    California love shawarma — photo

    California love shawarma

    60.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    No 1 udoye street Minaj Road, Dominic church, by Wascana St, Obosi St, Fegge, Onitsha 000000, Anambra, Nigeria

    • amazing restaurant
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    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency36
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment60
    • Verification0

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  • 6

    Belfast shawarma joint

    54.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    L.G.A, opposite Bet King, Onitsha 433106, Anambra, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency49
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Tochukwu F. ★★★★★ — Belfast shawarma you people are trying, I'm not a shawarma love but I love but I fall in love with the taste, I'm happy such shawarma is within my reach, you pple are the best.
  • 7
    Italian pizza & Shawarma — photo

    Italian pizza & Shawarma

    15.6/ 100
    —Not yet rated0 reviews

    Shopping mall, Niger Bridge Layout, Onitsha 430001, Anambra, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated shawarma joints in Onitsha?

MELA SHAWARMA is currently ranked #1 with 4.8 stars from 26 Google reviews.

How many shawarma joints are in Onitsha?

We currently track 7 shawarma joints in Onitsha, Anambra State.

How are these shawarma joints ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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