What is Mazal Shawarma in Charleston SC?
Mazal Mediterranean Street Food at 1901 Ashley River Rd in West Ashley, Charleston SC serves real spit-roasted shawarma - not deli slices, not gyro-pressed ground meat. The shawarma is built on a vertical rotisserie spit, marinated with cumin, turmeric, cardamom, and black pepper, then slow-cooked until the outer edges caramelize. Each plate is hand-carved to order. Monday through Friday it is chicken shawarma - lean, subtly tangy, with crispy caramelized edges from the spit. On Sundays only, the spit carries lamb and veal - richer and worth the special trip. Available as a pita wrap ($18), a bowl with rice and salad ($22), or over house-ground hummus with tahini ($18.90). Mazal is open Sunday through Friday 11am to 8pm. Call (843) 425-8551 or order online at mazaleat.com.
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THE WAY SHAWARMA
Was Meant to Be Made.
Layers of marinated meat stacked on a traditional vertical spit. Slow-roasted for hours until the outside caramelizes into crispy, golden edges. Hand-carved to order, straight into warm pita. The same method used across Tel Aviv.
WATCH THE
SPIT IN ACTION.
Hours on the vertical spit. The outside caramelizes into crispy, charred edges. Each serving is carved fresh and falls straight into warm pita. Shawarma pita $18.
Order NowVERTICAL SPIT,
Not a Flat Grill.
At Mazal, shawarma is stacked on a traditional vertical spit and slow-roasted for hours. The outer layer caramelizes while the inside stays tender and juicy. Each serving is hand-carved to order.
This method is the standard in Israel, but rare in Charleston. The vertical spit produces a completely different texture - crispy on the outside, impossibly juicy inside.
Chicken shawarma Monday through Friday. Lamb shawarma on Sundays only.
Carved Fresh.
Never Pre-Sliced.
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"We drove two hours to try this new restaurant, and it was SO worth it. Everything was so fresh, so flavorful, and the prices are unmatched."
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SHAWARMA VS. GYRO
| Shawarma | Gyro | |
| Meat | Layered whole cuts | Ground meat loaf |
| Spices | Cumin, turmeric, cardamom | Oregano, marjoram |
| Sauce | Tahini + hummus | Tzatziki |
| Origin | Levant / Israel | Greece |
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REAL KITCHEN.
REAL PEOPLE.
The shawarma spit turning behind the counter. Hummus plated, tahini drizzled, trays moving fast through a full room. A small West Ashley kitchen cooking Israeli street food from scratch every day.
See the MenuSHAWARMA QUESTIONS
Mazal Mediterranean Street Food at 1901 Ashley River Rd in West Ashley. Real spit-roasted shawarma, hand-carved to order. Chicken Monday through Friday, lamb and veal on Sundays. Pita ($18), bowl ($22, gluten-free), or shawarma hummus ($18.90). Open Sunday through Friday, 11am to 8pm.
Meat marinated, stacked on a vertical spit, and slow-roasted for hours. The outer layer caramelizes while the inside stays juicy. Each serving is hand-carved to order. At Mazal, we use the traditional method used across Tel Aviv. Most Charleston restaurants use pre-sliced or reheated meat.
Shawarma uses layered whole cuts with Middle Eastern spices (cumin, turmeric, cardamom), served with tahini and hummus. Gyro uses molded ground meat with Greek herbs (oregano, marjoram), served with tzatziki. Both cook on a vertical spit, but the preparation and flavor are completely different.
Monday through Friday: chicken shawarma - lean, subtly tangy, with crispy caramelized edges. Sunday: lamb and veal shawarma only - richer, slightly gamey, melt-in-your-mouth. Both are spit-roasted and hand-carved fresh.
The meat is gluten-free. The shawarma bowl ($22) and shawarma hummus ($18.90 without pita) are gluten-free meals. The pita option is not GF. Cross-contamination is possible in a shared kitchen.
Pita $18, bowl $22 (gluten-free), shawarma hummus $18.90. Add fries + soda for +$5, or premium with fries + Israeli drink for +$6.50.
Yes. Order online at mazaleat.com/pages/order for delivery. For pickup, call (843) 425-8551. Calling for pickup gets the best price.
Chicken shawarma is high in protein (40-50g per serving), roughly 450-460 calories per wrap. The spice blend includes turmeric and cumin with anti-inflammatory properties. The bowl ($22) is a balanced, gluten-free meal with fresh vegetables.
Completely different. Shawarma is slow-roasted meat carved from a spit. Falafel is ground chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices - it is vegan. At Mazal: shawarma pita $18 or bowl $22, falafel pita $13 or bowl $17.
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Leave Happy.
- 1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston SC 29407
- Sunday through Friday, 11am to 8pm
- Free parking at Magnolia Park
- Phone: (843) 425-8551
TASTE THE
REAL THING.
Real spit shawarma. Hand-carved to order. $18 pita. $22 bowl. West Ashley, Charleston SC.
Tahini contains sesame, a top-9 US allergen. Please confirm with the restaurant for current allergen information.