Op Saj Kareem

The Signature Op Saj Kareem Sandwich

Meet our flagship dish, the legendary Op Saj Kareem sandwich. Each Op Saj Kareem is built around a freshly baked Saj bread, generously stuffed with chicken shawarma, melted cheese, crunchy pickles, and our signature garlic sauce. Op Saj Kareem sandwich is the dish our restaurant is named after, and the reason customers in Amsterdam keep coming back.

Why Our Op Saj Kareem Stands Out

What makes Op Saj Kareem unique? It is the bread. Our Saj known in Dutch as “Saj broodje” is baked fresh in-house on a traditional convex griddle, the way it has been made across Syria and Lebanon for centuries. Light, soft, and slightly chewy, the Saj bread wraps perfectly around the chicken shawarma, cheese, and pickles inside every our sandwich.

What’s Inside Every this sandwich

Each the dish is loaded with juicy chicken shawarma slow-roasted on a vertical spit, melted cheese, tangy pickles, and our creamy garlic sauce. A side of crispy fries completes the plate. The combination of textures soft Saj, juicy meat, melty cheese, and crunchy pickle is exactly what makes the sandwich unforgettable.

Made on Authentic Saj Bread

our sandwich is only as good as its Saj bread, and ours is baked daily on a traditional saj dome the same way it has been done in Syrian and Lebanese villages for generations. That fresh-baked Saj is the foundation of every this sandwich, ensuring each bite holds together perfectly without ever turning soggy.

A Syrian Lebanese Heritage

the dish is our tribute to authentic Syrian Lebanese cooking. Read more about the Saj bread tradition if you would like to learn more. Every the sandwich we serve in Amsterdam follows time-tested recipes brought directly from Syrian and Lebanese kitchens.

Perfect for Lunch, Dinner, or Takeaway

Whether you are after a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or a satisfying takeaway, our sandwich delivers every time. Pair this sandwich with our creamy Hummus or try alternative wraps like our Chicken Shawarma Wrap for a side-by-side tasting.

Halal, Fresh, and Made to Order

Quality matters. the dish is prepared with halal-certified chicken shawarma, freshly cut vegetables, real cheese, and house-made sauces. Nothing sits under a heat lamp every the sandwich is built when you order it, with bread baked fresh and meat carved straight from the spit. That is our sandwich standard.

Order Today

Ready to taste the dish that gives our restaurant its name? Order the dish online for pickup in Amsterdam Noord, and experience the signature Saj sandwich that locals call the best in town. One bite of the sandwich and you will understand why it is our flagship.

Good to know

What is this sandwich made of? Each the dish is freshly baked Saj bread stuffed with chicken shawarma, cheese, pickles, and garlic sauce.

Is the sandwich halal? Yes, every our sandwich is prepared in our halal kitchen.

Is the sandwich spicy? our sandwich is mild by default. Add hot sauce or harissa on the side for extra heat.

What sides go best with this sandwich? the dish already comes with fries, but a side of fresh hummus, lentil soup, or yogurt drink pairs beautifully.

Can I customize my the sandwich? Yes, leave out pickles, swap cheese for extra meat, or skip the garlic sauce. We can build our sandwich your way.