Shawarma Shack from the Philippines brings its famous wraps and rice meals to Singapore

What’s cooking at the Shack

Ordering here is seamless — everything is done cashless via a self-service kiosk, after which you just wait for your number to be called.

The menu mirrors Shawarma Shack’s staples in the Philippines, with wraps, rice meals, nachos, salads, and even broasted chicken (a cooking method involving both deep-frying and using a pressure cooker) available a la carte or as sets.

Shawarma Shack’s sets typically bundle a wrap or rice with a salad box (chicken or beef) and a drink, making them easy value meals. Wrap sets start from S$15.60; rice sets from S$14.60.

We started with the loaded beef shawarma (S$6.30), a wrap filled with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic cream, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce. An instant wave of saltiness washed over us, so this is our fair warning to all.

However, it isn’t a surprising observation as Filipino cuisine does tend to favour saltier notes — fish sauce, soya sauce, and fermented shrimp paste all figure prominently in the cuisine.

These can be found in its traditional dishes such as sinigang (a sour soup made with tamarind and fish sauce or shrimp paste), adobo (braised meat dish often made with pork and soya sauce, vinegar, and garlic), and kare-kare (a dish featuring a thick savoury peanut sauce).

It was an enjoyable eat, nonetheless, although the “hot” sauce leaned more towards a mild curry than fiery chilli, and the barbecue sauce tasted closer to a jammy chutney than a smoky glaze.

Next was the mix chicken and beef shawarma rice (S$8.90), a hearty portion topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and plenty of garlic cream.

The rice leaned on the drier side, so the sauces definitely came in handy to keep things balanced.

The surprise standout for us at Shawarma Shack was the original shawarma nachos (chicken, S$6.90), topped with vegetables, garlic cream, hot sauce, and nacho cheese.

The crunchy chips cut through the richness of the sauces and soft toppings, making this the most satisfying (and fun) dish of the lot.

For something fresher, the chicken salad wrap (Caesar, S$5.20) was a generous portion, bigger than the shawarma wrap, and came with an option of Caesar or roasted sesame dressing.

It’s the messier choice — you’ll want tissues at hand — but the dressing didn’t overwhelm the vegetables, which kept it crisp and light, despite the size.

If the wraps still don’t hit the spot, the broasted chicken sets (from S$18.10) may appeal: They pair a classic leg quarter with rice, a salad or nachos, and a drink. It’s one of the brand’s signatures in the Philippines and makes for a filling all-in-one meal.

Will Singapore catch on?

Between a la carte wraps, rice bowls, and value-driven sets, Shawarma Shack shows how a small kiosk can deliver a surprisingly complete meal. It’s that mix of convenience, affordability, and variety that has won it fans across the Philippines — and could well earn it a following here, too.

It may not yet be a household name in Singapore, but its kiosk concept feels right at home. 

With cashless ordering, fuss-free sets, and prices that don’t break the bank, it makes for an easy lunch fix or snack between errands.

For more ideas on what to eat, try 108 The Nasi Lemak Shop at its new Tanjong Pagar Plaza home, and also check out our guide to these Chow Kits cafes and restaurants.