Hawa Beirut

Exceptional Atmosphere and Delicious Cuisine

Stepping into this cozy gastronomic hideaway, one can't help but feel enveloped by its vibrant, welcoming atmosphere—an oasis of culinary magic guarded by friendly staff doing their utmost to replace your knackered city state with a cozy whisper of delight. The place thrums with a vivacious energy, dangling exotic promises that on occasion might dip a toe over the line as they muddle that perfect Moroccan ambiance. Pushing past minor squabbles over music timetables and odd wrap-related peccadillos encountered by others on UberEats routes, the restaurant rises astonishingly above these and puts forth an absolute vibe that champions wholeheartedly personable service and flavors reminiscent of delightful far-off places.

The main star, you'd aptly notice, is the compelling hearty cacophony on every plate—particularly the chicken shawarma once you wishfully look beyond aforementioned online kerfuffles (come on, who doesn't overshare about unfulfilled garlic sauce dreams?). Here brightly spiced pillars of taste hit your palate like a baton-wheeling flavor parade that knocks you off course towards nuptial plans with Middle-Eastern gastronomy. There's a mystery wrapped in delicious adventure that feels almost familial amid a buoyant brasserie escapade corners. True, there are patches of service normalcy juggling acts here; think David Blaine contending momentarily with Houdini only to throw in a mistimed escape — delightfully leaving you, the tough-to-please aficionado, lured and charmed enough to probably forgive shenanigans in hope of yet another belly-full ogle at what their thermal hospitality can conjure up next time around. — Milo Tastemaker