Shawarma Reem

Shawarma is a very popular sandwich here in Jordan. Similar to the Greek gyro--which some of you back home may be more familiar with--shawarmas are made with pressed chicken or lamb meat that sits on a rotating spit and is cooked throughout the day. They are eaten here at nearly all times of the day. We live near one of the most popular shawarma stands in Amman--called Shawarma Reem--and it boasts one of the largest slabs of meat as well. People drive from all over the city to get a sandwich. They put the meat on at around 10:00 a.m. and are serving it until at least 2:00 a.m., and because of the long lines late at night you sometimes have to wait 30 to 45 minutes for a sandwich. For all of you meat lovers out there here are a couple pictures!