Halal Shawarma & Kebab in Patong

If you’ve been searching for halal shawarma in Patong, or simply want a proper kebab after a day at the beach, Metro Fast Food Restaurant is the address locals and regular visitors keep coming back to. Tucked in the very centre of Patong, just steps from the island’s biggest shopping hubs and a short walk from the sand, this halal restaurant has turned a simple idea — shawarma done properly — into one of the most talked-about spots for fast food in Phuket.

At Metro, shawarma isn’t an afterthought on a long menu — it’s the reason the restaurant exists. Chicken and beef shawarma are sliced straight from the spit and rolled into warm, homemade bread, topped with cheese, crispy fries and Metro’s own house sauces. It’s the kind of kebab that rewards patience: layers of meat roasted slowly, then finished with just enough crunch and sauce to make every bite different from the last.

For anyone new to the dish, it helps to know the difference between shawarma and what’s often generically called “kebab” around Phuket: shawarma is stacked and roasted vertically on a spit, shaved thin, and wrapped fresh to order — a Middle Eastern tradition Metro’s Egyptian owner grew up with, not a shortcut version made purely for tourists.

Beyond the classic chicken and beef wraps, Metro’s menu goes further with Arabic chicken and Arabic beef shawarma — thicker, more generously filled versions served with a double portion of meat, available with extra cheese for those who want the full indulgence. It’s a menu built for both a quick solo lunch and a shared family feast, with combo sets pairing shawarma, chicken nuggets, French fries and a cold drink for one set price — practical for groups who can’t agree on a single order.

Metro Fast Food is proudly halal, a fact that matters not just as a label but as daily practice, from sourcing to preparation. For Muslim travellers and residents in Phuket, finding a genuinely halal kitchen that isn’t a compromise on taste can be difficult; Metro has built its reputation precisely by refusing to compromise on either. Owner Sun, an Egyptian who has called Phuket home for over two decades, runs the kitchen with the same Middle Eastern hospitality he would extend to guests in his own home — greeting regulars by name and keeping a close eye on every plate that leaves the counter.

Ask Sun and his team about scooter rentals, island activities, or what to see in Phuket, and you’ll likely get better advice than from a hotel concierge. Metro doubles informally as a travel desk for the neighbourhood, part of the same hospitality that keeps its shawarma consistent, day after day.

Metro Fast Food Restaurant is open daily from 10 am to 11 pm, right in the centre of Patong and less than a ten-minute walk from the beach. Dine in the restaurant’s bright, glass-fronted dining room, take away, or have it delivered fast across Patong with a quick call, a message, or through GrabFood. Whether it’s a first taste of proper halal shawarma or a returning favourite, Metro keeps its formula simple: fresh ingredients, generous portions, and the kind of hospitality that turns first-time visitors into regulars.

Contact: 095 474 9602 — dine in, takeaway, or delivery across Patong.