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Updated 1 month ago Best Shawarma Spots in Kano — 2026 Rankings Looking for the best shawarma spots in Kano? We've ranked the top 10 shawarma spots in Kano, Kano State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.
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✦ Editor's Selection #1 in the city
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★★★★★ 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 282 reviews · ₦₦
74 Sultan Rd, Nassarawa, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #1? ▾ Google rating 80 Review volume 82 Review recency 43 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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 crescentHAMMED S. ★★★★★ — Best in Kano by far... I was surprised by the size of their Shawarma Medium.2
★★★★★ 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 13 reviews
Shop A12, Turai Plaza, 3 Audu Bako Way, GRA, Kano 700211, Kano, Nigeria
Review analysis
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 #2? ▾ Google rating 80 Review volume 38 Review recency 90 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 71 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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.3
★★★½★ 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 123 reviews
SB Plaza, Wudil Rd, Tarauni, Kano 700001, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #3? ▾ Google rating 69 Review volume 70 Review recency 49 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Alameen M. ★★★★★ — So delicious and yummy in a good and affordable priceSalau34 N. ★★★★★ — Orders are consistent and quick. Lots of people have come to trust the brand.4
★★★★★ 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
Sahad Store, Zoo Rd, opposite ShopRite, Kano 700241, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #4? ▾ Google rating 95 Review volume 16 Review recency 93 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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★★★★★ 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 54 reviews
55 Hadejia Road, Badawa, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria
Review analysis
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 #5? ▾ Google rating 80 Review volume 58 Review recency 53 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 54 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Charles M. ★★★★★ — Honestly the food is top notch and their services are wonderfullySadiq D. ★★★★★ — This doesn't look like a food place6
★★★★★ 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 58 reviews
GGC, Kofar Famfo, Kofar Bompai, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #6? ▾ Google rating 83 Review volume 59 Review recency 3 Profile completeness 100 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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
★★★★½ 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 26 reviews · ₦₦
Taluyu Rd, Kofar Bompai, Kano 700271, Kano, Nigeria
Review analysis
Pioneer in Kano's shawarma scene with delivery and cashless payments.
delivery cashless payments affordable tasty good customer experience Why ranked #7? ▾ Google rating 90 Review volume 48 Review recency 19 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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.8
★★★★★ 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
Gwarzo Rd, beside Gwammaja store, opposite 2nd gate jambulu, Kofar Dukayuwa, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #8? ▾ Google rating 86 Review volume 32 Review recency 59 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews AISHATU Y. ★★★★★ — Very nice but you guys don't pick calls ..I was calling for delivery but you are not picking up9
★★★★★ 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
XGQ3+X86, Sani Mainagge Road, Kano City, Kano 700271, Kano, Nigeria
Why ranked #9? ▾ Google rating 73 Review volume 32 Review recency 59 Profile completeness 67 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
Recent reviews Ishak G. ★★★★★ — The best and most affordable shawarma joint in the entire state. Kudus to you guys!10
★★★★★ 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
XFQM+MW2, Kofar Kabuga, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria
Review analysis
Well-seasoned, garlicky and spicy shawarma with generous meat portions.
well seasoned garlicky spicy affordable generous meat Why ranked #10? ▾ Google rating 86 Review volume 26 Review recency 51 Profile completeness 0 Review sentiment 50 Verification 0 Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank .
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 😋😋
Frequently asked questions What is the highest-rated shawarma spots in Kano? ▾ Afficent Shawarma House Restaurant is currently ranked #1 with 4.2 stars from 282 Google reviews.
How many shawarma spots are in Kano? ▾ We currently track 10 shawarma spots in Kano, Kano State.
How are these shawarma spots 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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