The Best Shawarma in London | Eater London
"In the late 19th century, Lebanese migrants arrived in Lagos, and there is now a population of Lebanese Nigerians in the tens of thousands. Nigeria’s version of shawarma, a popular dish across the country, however, does not require meat from a rotating spit, and refers mainly to the idea of grilled, spiced meat wrapped inside a flatbread. It is the same meat that is used in suya — fatty and charred, but more thinly sliced. At Alhaji Suya, diners can choose tozo (fatty beef), beef, lamb, or chicken, and as in the Levant, lamb works well. Accompanying it are saveloy-esque chicken hot dogs (a nostalgic surprise); fresh shredded red cabbage; a luscious sauce made from mayonnaise, tomato and garlic; and a sprinkling of fiery yaji to cut through the sweetness. A trip without tasting the tozo suya would be a little foolish, so come very hungry!" - Joel Hart
