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.
Spit-roasted shawarma most days. Lamb shawarma special on Sundays.
Carved Fresh.
Never Pre-Sliced.
LOVED ACROSS CHARLESTON.
Real Shawarma Reviews.
"Best shawarma I have ever eaten!"
"The Shawarma is delicious!"
"Got the shawarma bowl and cauliflower. In a word, epic! Great service, generous portions."
"So very good. The staff is super friendly. The Shawarma is off the hook. Definitely coming back"
"Just had shawarma, hummus and cauliflower. Delicious! Great transformation from previous restaurant. Definitely keeping this in my rotation."
"I had the chicken shawarma pita sandwich and will definitely be back"
"Great shawarma and hummus! Will definitely come back."
"The food and restaurant are wonderful! The food is so fresh and flavorful. The people who work there are so incredibly nice. The renovations look amazing and I'm looking forward to going back!"
"Delicious authentic fresh food! Owners are lovely. Highly recommend"
"Wonderful new addition to the West Ashley food scene. Everyone was so nice and the food was delicious! Our entire office enjoyed everything."
"Best shawarma I have ever eaten!"
"The Shawarma is delicious!"
"Got the shawarma bowl and cauliflower. In a word, epic! Great service, generous portions."
"So very good. The staff is super friendly. The Shawarma is off the hook. Definitely coming back"
"Just had shawarma, hummus and cauliflower. Delicious! Great transformation from previous restaurant. Definitely keeping this in my rotation."
"I had the chicken shawarma pita sandwich and will definitely be back"
"Great shawarma and hummus! Will definitely come back."
"The food and restaurant are wonderful! The food is so fresh and flavorful. The people who work there are so incredibly nice. The renovations look amazing and I'm looking forward to going back!"
"Delicious authentic fresh food! Owners are lovely. Highly recommend"
"Wonderful new addition to the West Ashley food scene. Everyone was so nice and the food was delicious! Our entire office enjoyed everything."
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 |
From Our Kitchen
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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 MenuWhat 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. Most days it comes off the spit with crispy caramelized edges. On Sundays, the spit carries a lamb shawarma special - 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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SHAWARMA QUESTIONS
Mazal Mediterranean Street Food at 1901 Ashley River Rd in West Ashley. Real spit-roasted shawarma, hand-carved to order, and a lamb shawarma special 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.
Most days the spit turns out shawarma with crispy caramelized edges. Sundays bring a lamb shawarma special - richer, deeply savory, melt-in-your-mouth. Both are spit-roasted and hand-carved to order.
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 mazal.cloveronline.com for pickup or delivery, straight from Mazal. We are also on DoorDash and Uber Eats, see mazaleat.com/pages/order. Pickup is the best price.
Shawarma is a solid source of protein. The spice blend includes turmeric and cumin. 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.
COME HUNGRY.
Leave Happy.
- 1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston SC 29407
- Sun-Fri, 11am-8pm · Closed Saturday
- 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.
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