Bucharest Grill Nutrition Information

This is a popular "healthy" choice among regulars. It typically includes lettuce, tomato, onions, cucumber, and peppers, topped with grilled chicken.

The base is grilled chicken breast, which is a lean and high-quality protein source. A standard portion of grilled chicken (approx. 6 oz) typically provides 40–50 grams of protein .

The "Bucharest Shawarma" is the restaurant's claim to fame. It differs from their standard chicken shawarma by adding fries and cabbage inside the wrap.

A frequent recommendation for those avoiding bread, the stick provides the marinated grilled meat without the pita or mayo.

Grilled marinated chicken breast, cabbage, tomato, fries, pickles, mayo, and their signature garlic spread, all wrapped in a pita.

The Falafel Sandwich (no sauce, no fries) at ~550 calories, or a Side Salad with lemon juice only at ~120 calories.

(Chicken, rice pilaf, grilled tomato & pepper, pita, salad, garlic sauce)

The chicken shawarma meat itself is gluten-free (no flour in the marinade), but the pita is wheat. Cross-contamination occurs on the flat-top grill. The safest bets: Mujaddara plate (check for fried onions) or a salad bowl with no pita. Avoid the fried potatoes (shared fryer).

Common pitfalls at Bucharest Grill include:

Leaner than the regular shawarma because it isn’t cooked with skin-on thigh meat.

But for the health-conscious diner, a pressing question arises: