Meet the Shawarma Man: The Viral Sensation Serving Up Delicious Surprises

Riley Sundew

Updated Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a delightful video that's taking the internet by storm, the 'Shawarma Man' showcases his culinary skills and charismatic personality, making waves on social media. The video, originally posted on Imgur, captures an engaging interaction between the Shawarma Man and a customer who initially asks for a falafel shawarma.

The Shawarma Man's vibrant character shines through as he humorously insists on giving the customer something better. He crafts fresh bread, pops bubbles, and offers a choice between regular and spicy garlic—eventually deciding on spicy, to the customer's surprise. The lively exchange continues with a shout-out to Belgium while Abbas is instructed to drop the fries. The customer expresses a love for fresh fries, to which the Shawarma Man enthusiastically responds, “Fresh. Fresh. Fresh fries.”

When asked about the choice between chicken and beef shawarma, the customer chooses beef, only for the Shawarma Man to prepare chicken instead. The experience is further elevated with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and a final torching to perfection. The Shawarma Man even promotes his website, shenandese.ca, and introduces a drink called Debsi from the UK.

The video has garnered various reactions from viewers:

- One user humorously notes, "Rookie mistake kid, If they ask you if you want chicken or beef you always answer 'both'."

- Another reminisces, "I miss street Shawarma. Used to get these amazing ones in this small restaurant on airport road back in the naughts, I think it might have been in the Akai building. God it's been 20 years since I was there."

- The Shawarma Man's charm has convinced one viewer to act: "Right, I'm sold. Time to get a shawarma."

The video also elicits admiration for the fresh, handmade pastries, with one viewer exclaiming, "omg fresh cooked pastry not just out of a stack from a plastic bag?! WANT." The Shawarma Man's hospitality and quirky nature have left a lasting impression, with comments like "I want to be friends with this man," and "I NEED to visit this shop."

Interestingly, the Shawarma Man’s antics even bring a sense of nostalgia and humor, with references to popular culture such as, "You know, the Avengers discovered Shawarma!"

For those wondering where to find this culinary maestro, one eager commenter has expressed a need to visit: "where is this amazing place??!? I know its here! I must go to LANDAN and find this masterpiece of shawarma man!"

The Shawarma Man’s video is more than just a food preparation demonstration; it's an endearing spectacle that has captured hearts and appetites globally.

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Top Comments from Imgur

Johwin

Rookie mistake kid, If they ask you if you want chicken or beef you always answer 'both'

abeansits

I miss street Shawarma. Used to get these amazing ones in this small restaurant on airport road back in the naughts, I think it might have been in the Akai building. God it's been 20 years since I was there.

beemarr

Right, I'm sold. Time to get a shawarma.

1874CheeseBeerFootball

I give you za chicken!

graehall

omg fresh cooked pastry not just out of a stack from a plastic bag?! WANT

ILoveCatsTheyAreFluffyAndTheyMeow

This gave me so much anxiety just from imagining being there.

irisewithredeyes

ha-HA!

lightfantasticem172

where is this amazing place??!? I know its here! I must go to LANDAN and find this masterpiece of shawarma man!

enotrevo

ezbicy

Illendor

This Belgian still appreciates the shout out!

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