Baba's Shawarma & Rotisserie

You'll find Baba's tucked into The Mall on King Street, but don't let the shopping centre location fool you—this is serious meat cookery. The open kitchen lets you watch meat spinning on vertical spits, crisping up under the heat whilst they work through orders with genuine pace. It's the kind of spot where regulars know exactly what they want before they reach the counter, and newcomers spend a good minute wrestling with the menu board. The shawarma here isn't an afterthought wrapped in pita; it's the whole operation, executed with proper technique. The 4.8-star rating isn't inflated—people genuinely rate this place, and for Maidstone town centre, it's become the go-to when you want something flavourful that doesn't compromise on quality.