# Special Shawarma, Birmingham — Reviews & Opening Hours > Special Shawarma — Fast Food Restaurant in Birmingham with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 101 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/restaurants/special-shawarma (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Fast Food Restaurant # Special Shawarma 23 Formans Road, Birmingham [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16869212966615443570&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [M Asif Raza](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103410496026800340675) **In short:** Special Shawarma is a fast food restaurant in Birmingham, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 101 Google reviews, with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Special Shawarma Special Shawarma sits on Formans Road in Birmingham and serves shawarma, kebabs and grilled dishes. The menu includes chicken and lamb shawarma, grilled sea bass, and meals sold with naan, fries and a drink. Naan is made fresh to order. Pricing is reasonable. The restaurant is suitable for children and groups. It holds a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5. ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Y Not Roti Handi Ltd. next door - Crown Jewellers Birmingham next door - Dubai Shisha Lounge 150m away - Heritage Carpets Ltd 150m away - Sparkhill Park 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (101 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory **Destination** Birmingham Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1493765). [More restaurants in Birmingham](https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (101 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [0121 293 3913](tel:01212933913) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Birmingham **Plus Code** 9C4WC4XR+47 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Birmingham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBirmingham%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Special Shawarma? Special Shawarma is open Mon–Sat 12pm–10pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Special Shawarma any good? Special Shawarma is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 101 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5. ### Is Special Shawarma good for children? Yes, Special Shawarma is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Special Shawarma? 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