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Sweden has embraced shawarma through its large Middle Eastern diaspora, creating unique Nordic-Middle Eastern fusion.

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Sweden has embraced shawarma through its large Middle Eastern diaspora, creating unique Nordic-Middle Eastern fusion.

Local history

Lebanese and Syrian immigrants established shawarma restaurants across Sweden in the 1990s, making it a staple in Stockholm and Malmo.

Meat types

chickenbeeflamb

World shawarma map

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FAQ

What is the history of shawarma in Sweden?

Lebanese and Syrian immigrants established shawarma restaurants across Sweden in the 1990s, making it a staple in Stockholm and Malmo.

What meat types are common in shawarma in Sweden?

chicken, beef, lamb

What spices are used in shawarma in Sweden?

See country description

Verified on: October 20, 2026