Za'atar, Baner
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/pune·11 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 4 threads.
What people say, in short
Za'atar in Baner is a commenter favorite for shawarma, with several saying it's the closest to authentic Middle Eastern flavor you can get in Pune, and a couple naming it the best shawarma spot overall. The caveats: a few commenters find it pricey for a shawarma, one diner found a delivery order cold and rubbery, and one feels its Arabian style may be too authentic for Indian palates.
Address
Shop No. 3, Za'atar, The Capital, Baner - Pashan Link Rd, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411069, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Arabic shawarma, Mediterranean shawarma
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
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Closest to authentic shawarma after twenty years of eating them.
Simply recommends Za'tar.
Names it as the best pick for shawarma.
Recommends the Za'atar outlet in Baner.
Very authentic Middle Eastern style, maybe too authentic for Indian palates.
Taste was acceptable but the delivery arrived cold and rubbery, and felt overpriced for a shawarma.
Notes Zaatar is pricier than Marrakesh, maybe why it's less popular.
Picks it as best shawarma.
Recommends Za'atar's Arabic style chicken shawarma.
Says Zaatar beats Marrakesh at shawarma.
Really good, huge, lots of chicken, very Middle Eastern taste; most recent authentic experience.
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