Halal per Google reviewsCasual / Takeaway Spot
Fast Food · Lebanese · Middle Eastern · Reading
Shawarma Reading
13 West St, Reading RG1 1TT·£12–£22 pp(Casual Dining)
Cuisine Style
Fast Food & Lebanese
Casual Dining
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What to expect at Shawarma Reading
Shawarma Reading is a relaxed casual & takeaway-friendly setting located on 13 West St in Reading (RG1), specialising in Fast Food, Lebanese, Middle Eastern cuisine. It operates as a dedicated halal kitchen (Halal per Google reviews) where no pork or non-halal meat is handled and is a strictly 100% alcohol-free venue, making it a trusted choice for diners looking for transparent halal standards in Reading.
Atmosphere-wise, it is particularly well suited for family meals with kids and in-laws, solo dining and quick midweek bites. Diners typically spend around £12–£22 pp (Casual Dining), which covers loaded smash burger, peri-peri grill or platter with sides and drinks.
🍽️ Fast Food, Lebanese, Middle Eastern💷 £12–£22 pp (Casual Dining)🥡 Casual / Takeaway✅ Dedicated Halal🚫 100% Alcohol-Free
Usual Spend GuideCasual Dining
£12–£22 ppTypical per person
What this usually covers: Loaded smash burger, peri-peri grill or platter with sides and drinks.
Solo Meal (1 Guest)
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Menu & Signature Dishes at Shawarma Reading
Browse Starters, Mains, Grills, Sharing Platters & Desserts · Usual spend: £12–£22 pp
Menus on other sites may be out of date, and delivery app prices can differ from in-restaurant prices.
PopularCold & Hot Anatolian Mezze Platter (For 2–3)
£14.95Hummus, smoky babaghanoush, cacik, kisir, grilled halloumi, sucuk and warm puffed lavash bread.
StartersSharingBest Seller
Sigara Boregi & Falafel with Tahini
£6.95Crisp hand-rolled filo pastry filled with feta and parsley alongside herb falafel.
StartersVegetarian
PopularChef's Special Charcoal Mixed Ocakbasi Platter
£24.95Adana kofte, lamb shish, chicken shish, lamb ribs and chicken wings over bulgur pilav, salad and breads.
MainsBest SellerHigh-Protein
Hand-Minced Adana Lamb Beyti Sarma
£16.95Chargrilled spiced lamb wrapped in thin lavash with roasted tomato sauce, yoghurt and browned butter.
MainsHouse Special
PopularCharcoal Lamb Chops (Pirzola) & Chicken Shish
£19.95Tender seasoned lamb cutlets and marinated chicken cubes grilled over live oak charcoal.
MainsGluten-Free
Wood-Fired Kiymali & Kusbasili Pide
£13.45Traditional boat-shaped Turkish flatbread baked with diced lamb, peppers, tomatoes and kasar cheese.
MainsStone-Baked
Family Banquet Mangal Feast (4–5 Guests)
£64.95Full platter of lamb shish, chicken shish, adana, wings, ribs, 2 cold mezzes, rice, chips and fresh bread.
Sides & SharingFamily FeastGroup 4-5
PopularGaziantep Pistachio Baklava & Maraş Ice Cream
£7.45Crisp golden filo layers with crushed Antep pistachios and traditional stretchy dondurma.
DessertsSignature Sweet
Warm Cheese Kunefe & Pot of Turkish Çay
£7.95Shredded kadayif pastry with melted cheese, orange blossom syrup and complimentary tulip-glass tea.
Desserts100% Alcohol-Free
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Smart Suitability Breakdown
£12–£22 pp · Casual DiningWho is Shawarma Reading best for?
With Wife / Date NightCasual Vibe
More of a relaxed casual/quick-bite setting than a formal dress-up date spot.
With Family & Kids✓ Family Friendly
Welcoming atmosphere for families, parents, and children with sharing-friendly dishes (£48 – £80 for 4).
Group Size & Events1 – 8 Guests
Verified Dining Facts
Halal Status CheckedTransparency Trust Vault
Halal Assurance
Halal per Google reviews
Reported as serving halal food via Google Places & public diner reviews.
Alcohol Policy
100% Alcohol-Free
Strictly 100% dry venue — no alcohol served on the premises.
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Is Shawarma Reading in Reading halal?+
Shawarma Reading (13 West St, Reading RG1 1TT) is verified on DinebyMe as Halal per Google reviews, verified via our UK Halal Audit & public diner reports. Kitchen preparation: Dedicated Halal Kitchen (no pork or non-halal meat handled on the premises).
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