JAWDI GRILL

Jawdi Restaurant began with a grandfather in Bethlehem, a pioneer of shawarma since 1956 who created a signature spice blend shaping the family’s identity. A warm restaurant atmosphere raised his grandchildren, who learned the craft and helped expand the business to Jerusalem, Ramallah, Nablus, and Hebron. Years later, Ahmad, one of the grandchildren, moved to the United States and missed the flavors he grew up with. With his family’s support, he opened the first American branch in Indiana, bringing their heritage and authentic Middle Eastern taste to a new community. The restaurant now honors its roots while sharing a cherished culinary tradition with everyone who walks through its doors, keeping its story alive for future generations.