Saj Hut introduces itself as a place that sells Lebanese shawarma. It is good to count the growing numbers of restaurants in Iloilo which serves Middle Eastern flavors. Like other restaurants, this place is serving food with tradition.
The owner did not Google or Youtube it but rather his knowledge, skills, and tradition. Not just for the sake of offering something new in the hearts of the Ilonggos but as well as sharing a piece of the place where they have been through.
Saj Hut Menu
For those who have not traveled yet to this part of the world (like me), here’s the menu of Saj Hut offers a part of the Middle East for us to try.
See also: List of Restaurants in Iloilo City
Their flagship shawarma is their “saj” wraps. The main ingredient is not just ground pork or beef. This is a carefully prepared pork, beef, and chicken shawarma.
Saj is the term for the freshly made flat bread they use for wraps.
Also, they are serving rice meals where you can try their biryani chicken and kafta.
What We Had
How to Get There
The first branch of Saj Hut is located at their place in Alta Tierra Village in Jaro. If you are to pass by the main entrance – where the arc is located, you have to turn right at the first block. Saj Hut is at the 3rd house from the corner.
You can also ask the tricycle and trisikad drivers for the exact location.
Here are the jeepneys you can board to reach the area:
ROUTE 6 LANIT TO SM CITY VIA INFANTE LOOP
ROUTE 10 BUNTATALA / TAGBAK TERMINAL TO CITY PROPER LOOP
ROUTE 21 TAGBAK / BUNTATALA TO FESTIVE WALK VIA SM CITY / ATRIA LOOP
Outside Iloilo City: Leganes Diversion Jeepney Route
Outside Iloilo City: Leganes La Paz Jeepney Route
Saj Hut SM City Branch
Saj Hut has opened another branch inside SM City Iloilo. This is located in the Lower Ground Floor in the North Wing area.
Here are the jeepneys you can board going to SM City Iloilo:
ROUTE 4 UNGKA TO CITY PROPER VIA B. AQUINO AVE./ FESTIVE WALK LOOP
ROUTE 5 FESTIVE WALK TO CITY PROPER VIA B. AQUINO AVE. AND SM CITY LOOP
ROUTE 6 LANIT TO SM CITY VIA INFANTE LOOP
ROUTE 8 PAROLA TO SM CITY VIA INFANTE LOOP
ROUTE 12 MANDURRIAO TO CITY PROPER VIA FESTIVE WALK / B. AQUINO AVE. LOOP
ROUTE 14 HIBAO-AN TO JARO VIA B. AQUINO AVE. / FESTIVE LOOP
ROUTE 21 TAGBAK / BUNTATALA TO FESTIVE WALK VIA SM CITY / ATRIA LOOP
ROUTE 23 MOHON TO MANDURRIAO BUSINESS DISTRICT LOOP
ROUTE 24 LA PAZ TO FESTIVE WALK VIA NABITASAN LOOP
Outside Iloilo City: Pavia-Diversion Jeepney Route
Outside Iloilo City: Leganes Diversion Jeepney Route
Outside Iloilo City: Sta. Barbara Jeepney Route
Through the years, another cuisine that is growing in numbers in the city is the one offering a Middle Eastern flavor. Ilonggos welcome the flavors of this diversity of dishes even if it is a little far from the palate we have.
It may look like a typical meal of meat, vegetables, and sauces but the food experience is such pleasing that it already feels like you have traveled the world.
