Gazania, Arayidathupalam
16 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/kozhikode·22 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Gazania, the Albake restaurant opposite Baby Memorial Hospital, gets repeated recommendations for shawarma, with mandi and kabsa also suggested. One diner particularly likes the kuboos and garlic-sauce balance, while another describes it as a straightforward shawarma without extras. Consistency divides opinion: some long-time diners say the taste has declined, but one earlier critic later returned and reported a much better meal.
Address
GAZANIA IndoArab Restaurant by Calicut Albake, Alphonsa Building Opp Baby Memorial Hospital, Mavoor Rd, Arayidathupalam, Kozhikode, Keralam 673004, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Shawarma, Mandi, Kabsa
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Suggested for hummus and rumali.
Recommends the shawarma plate at Gazania near BMH.
No-frills place but the shawarma is really nice.
Disagrees; says it's now full of veggies and a complete waste.
Shouts out Gazania as a pick for mandi.
Original-style shawarma with good kuboos, garlic sauce and no gimmicks.
Recommends Gazania for shawayi mandhi.
Former go-to shawarma spot as a kid, but recent order was horrible and friends complained.
Also recommends trying shawarma from there.
Seconds Gazania IndoArab restaurant, saying a recent visit was a pleasant surprise.
Taste has dropped a lot and it's way overpriced now
Says you get good shawarma there.
Tried the Arabic shawarma and strongly disliked it.
Says Gazania is also great.
Recalls the old Al Bake shawarma being good but is uncertain about its current quality.
Says it is not that good anymore.
Suggested as a better alternative for biryani.
Calls it the clear best.
Favourite shawarma spot, eating there for about ten years
Update: quality and taste are back to their best after a recent night visit.
Recommends it and suggests trying the kabsa too.
Names Gazania when asked for the best shawarma spot in town.
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Last verified 20/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.