Jollof Bistro — The Best Nigerian Food in Kigali
Looking for the best shawarma in Kigali? The city has real range, from dedicated Middle Eastern shawarma houses to Nigerian kitchens that give it their own spin. Here is an honest guide to where to get it, and which spot fits what you are after.
The classic Middle Eastern shawarma
If you want shawarma the traditional way, Kigali's Middle Eastern specialists are hard to beat. Foul and Falafel is a favourite for authentic, halal, generously stacked shawarma. Damasquino, a Syrian spot with rooftop seating, is the pick for a more upscale sit-down. Shami Restaurant has a loyal following for its shawarma too. These are the names to know when the shawarma itself is the whole point of the meal.
Jollof Bistro: Nigerian-style shawarma
Our shawarma comes at it from a different direction. At Jollof Bistro we wrap beef, chicken or goat meat in soft flatbread with fresh vegetables and sauce, seasoned the way a Nigerian kitchen seasons things. Order it if you like a bit more pepper and character in your wrap, or if you are already coming in for jollof rice, suya or egusi and want a shawarma alongside.
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You will find it in our Best Shawarma in Kigali range. We are at 13 KG 176 St, Remera, near Kisimenti, open every day 8:00 to 23:30, with dine-in, pickup and delivery across Kigali. Order online, or call +250 784 102 706 or WhatsApp.
Best shawarma in Kigali, by what you want
- Best classic Middle Eastern shawarma: Foul and Falafel, Damasquino or Shami.
- Best Nigerian-style shawarma: Jollof Bistro, with beef, chicken or goat.
- Best with a full Nigerian meal: Jollof Bistro, so you can pair it with jollof, suya or egusi.
- Best for delivery in Remera: Jollof Bistro, daily until 23:30.
New to Nigerian food? Start with our guide to the best Nigerian restaurants in Kigali.
Quick questions
Where can I get the best shawarma in Kigali?
For classic Middle Eastern shawarma, Foul and Falafel, Damasquino and Shami are the top names in Kigali. For a Nigerian-style shawarma with beef, chicken or goat, order from Jollof Bistro in Remera, which also delivers across Kigali daily until 23:30.
Who has the best Nigerian shawarma in Kigali?
Jollof Bistro. We make our shawarma the Nigerian way, with beef, chicken or goat wrapped in soft flatbread with vegetables and sauce. Dine in, pick up, or get it delivered across Kigali, every day from 8:00 to 23:30.
Does Jollof Bistro deliver shawarma in Kigali?
Yes. Order on this website for delivery across Kigali, pickup in Remera, or dine in. Call or WhatsApp +250 784 102 706. We are open every day from 8:00 to 23:30.