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What to order
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Iskander Kebab
One of the most frequently praised items; reviewers call it generous in size, delicious with yogurt and hot tomato sauce, and a favorite they keep coming back for.
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Shawarma
Repeatedly recommended as a go-to item, with reviews specifically praising the chicken shawerma as tasty and satisfying and saying they come here often for the shawarma.
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Mix Grill Platter
Recommended for its strong taste and good value, with one review noting a single platter is enough for one person and another calling the grill excellent.
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Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank
Mentioned as part of a delicious, homestyle meal that is full of flavor and beautifully presented, making it stand out among the slow-cooked dishes.
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5
Pureli Rosto - Meatloaf With Mash Potatoe
Described as absolutely divine and a must-try takeaway dish, making it one of the strongest individual recommendations in the reviews.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM |
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| Tuesday | 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM |
| Friday | 12:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM |
About Ashwag Restaurant
Ashwag Restaurant is a Turkish restaurant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, known for grilled meats, shawarma, and iskandar meat. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, homestyle flavors, and long-running consistency of the food, with many mentioning the lamb shank, mixed grill, and Iskander Kebab. The restaurant is described as clean, comfortable, and casual, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and late-night food available. Its price range is SAR 20 to 140, and reviews often call the pricing reasonable or affordable compared with other Turkish restaurants.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked
What is Ashwag Restaurant known for?
Ashwag Restaurant is best known for its Iskander Kebab, shawarma, and grilled meats, especially the mixed grill and meat kebab. Reviewers repeatedly mention the generous portions, hot tomato sauce with yogurt on the iskandar, and the home-style Turkish flavor.
What dishes are most recommended at Ashwag Restaurant?
The most recommended items include the Iskander Kebab, shawarma, mixed grill platter, slow-cooked lamb shank, and the fully loaded chicken shawerma. Reviewers also mention moussaka, baba ghanoush, moutabbal, tahini, and the Pureli Rosto meatloaf with mashed potatoes as standout choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Ashwag Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and in the renovated location, decorated in a nostalgic 80s style. It suits solo diners, groups, and lunch or dinner visits, with seating described as comfortable and the space as clean and relaxed.
Is Ashwag Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers describe the food as reasonably priced or cheap for the portion size, and one mix grill platter for SAR 25 was said to be enough for one person. The listed price range is SAR 20 to 140, and several comments note that the servings are generous enough to share or take home.
How busy does Ashwag Restaurant get, and should I expect a wait?
The restaurant is marked as usually having a wait, so peak lunch and dinner times can be busy. Reviewers still mention fast service and efficient takeaway, but the combination of popular grills and long-time regulars suggests reservations can help.
Is parking available at Ashwag Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Is Ashwag Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Ashwag Restaurant is good for kids.
