A dessert-style reinvention of shawarma from a Delhi food truck has gone viral on Instagram, drawing both curiosity and outrage from food lovers online.

From savoury wrap to dessert roll

Shawarma, traditionally known for its thinly sliced meat, vegetables and garlic sauce wrapped in pita, has received a dramatic makeover. In a now-viral video, a vendor replaces the usual savoury elements with sweet ingredients, turning the popular street food into a dessert.

The preparation begins with a crepe-style batter poured onto a hot tawa and cooked until golden. Instead of meat, the filling consists of chocolate syrup, red velvet cake shavings and chocolate sponge cake. Notably, the cakes are stacked vertically on a rotating spit — mimicking the traditional shawarma setup — and shaved using a sharp tool.

The sweet filling is layered onto the crepe, topped with more chocolate sauce, fresh cream and chocolate chips, before being rolled and served.

Where it’s being sold

The dessert shawarma is available at a food truck on Waff’s Street in Janakpuri. According to the video’s text overlay, the sweet shawarma is priced at ₹230 per wrap.

The vlogger tasting the dish appears impressed, signalling approval with a cheerful gesture and smile — a reaction that sharply contrasts with many online comments.

Internet reacts: curiosity vs outrage

Social media users were quick to weigh in, and opinions were sharply divided. Traditionalists expressed shock, with comments like “RIP shawarma” and “This is the worst shawarma I will ever eat.” Others joked about health concerns, warning that “diabetes is on the way”.

At the same time, a section of users praised the innovation, calling it “unique” and saying they would like to try it at least once.

Not the first viral fusion

This isn’t the first time experimental shawarma versions have stirred debate online. From fish shawarma with ketchup-mayo to gluten-free potato wrap shawarma and even shawarma-inspired hummus cakes, the dish continues to be a canvas for viral food experiments.

Whether loved or loathed, Delhi’s sweet shawarma has once again proven that street food innovation can spark conversations far beyond the food truck.