And certainly, Los Angeles gained from the contributions of Lebanese immigrants to Mexico in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; their lamb shawarma traditions helped inspire the achiote ...

Shawarma, just like doner, ... Originating in Turkey during the 19th century, the word shawarma is an Arabic derivative of çevirme, the Turkish verb "to turn." ...

Jemil, who hails from Syria, adds another Arabic-style shawarma specialist to the LA area, joining places like Simply Syria, Hollywood Shawarma, and Mama’s Shawarma.

The Arabian Palace restaurant, at 4902 E. Sprague Ave., serves up Middle Eastern cuisine, like the lamb ouzi (lamb shank with rice), chicken shawarma with french fries and a chicken shawarma bowl ...