Original shawarma

You're walking down St Mary's Row on a Friday night, and the smell hits you first: that unmistakable char of meat turning on the spit, fresh herbs, warm flatbread. This is Original Shawarma's whole thing — they've nailed the basics when so many places get it wrong. The queue tells you everything you need to know. They're not precious about it; this is proper takeaway food, made with actual skill and respect for what shawarma should be. The meat's properly seasoned, the bread doesn't fall apart in your hands, and they're generous with the salad and sauce. It's the kind of spot that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with anywhere else.