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From Damascus to Höxter
Since February 2026, Mohamad Rawda has brought real Syrian shawarma to the Weser — fresh off the spit, at his shop on Stummrigestraße 2 in Höxter.
A dream of his own place
For years, Mohamad Rawda worked at a snack bar in the Holzminden district — always with the wish to one day open a place of his own. In early February 2026 that dream came true: at Stummrigestraße 2 in Höxter, the 40-year-old now runs his “Shawarma Damaskus”.
Shawarma is a Syrian specialty loved across the Arab world. It is similar to Döner — but made with its own blend of spices and Arabic bread. In fact, each portion uses two kinds of bread: a thinly rolled flatbread and a second one so fine that light shines through it. Add chicken or veal, fresh sauces and salad, all rolled into a wrap.
But Shawarma Damaskus isn’t only about the spit. The menu is a mix of Arabic dishes and German favourites: schnitzel with fries and salad, filled baguettes, pasta and pizza — including the “Höxter” pizza topped with shawarma, corn, mushrooms, peperoni and hollandaise. Tuesdays are Pizza Day: every pizza €8.50.
For now it’s a one-man show: Mohamad does everything himself — from shopping and preparation to delivery — with a lot of heart and a clear goal.
„What matters to me is that the customers are happy.“— Mohamad Rawda, owner
The best thing to do? Just drop by, ask, and taste for yourself.
With thanks to the Neue Westfälische (“Höxter is(s)t lecker” series).