Sham West
Witte De Witstraat 125H, 1057 XR Amsterdam
Open now · until 22:00
Middle Eastern€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 7 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 18 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
MAZAS
Hummusvegetarian
7.95
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and a bit of yoghurt.
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Mutabalvegetarian
7.95
Grilled eggplant mixed with yoghurt and tahini.
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Baba Ganoushvegan
7.95
Grilled eggplant mixed with vegetables and pomegranate molasses.
estimate≈ 180 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Muhammaravegan
7.95
Grilled pepper puree with walnuts, tahini and pomegranate molasses.
estimate≈ 310 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Moussakavegan
8.95
Preparation of various vegetables: eggplant, pepper, tomato, onion, garlic and olive oil.
estimate≈ 210 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Kishke Gardavegetarian
7.95
Yoghurt with bulgur, onion and walnuts.
estimate≈ 260 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Fasolia Belzaitvegan
7.95
Green beans with tomato, garlic and coriander.
estimate≈ 140 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Foul muqallavegan
7.95
Broad beans prepared with coriander and garlic in olive oil.
estimate≈ 190 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Kibbeh nayyeh nabativegan
7.95
Vegan kibbeh, a mix of bulgur and herbs, walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
estimate≈ 280 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Yalangivegan
7.95
Grape leaves in lemon and olive oil, filled with rice.
estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 67
Fatoushvegan
9.95
Syrian salad with fried bread and a pomegranate molasses dressing.
estimate≈ 240 kcal26 g carbs
Taboelehvegan
9.95
Salad of parsley, tomato, onion, bulgur, olive oil and lemon juice.
estimate≈ 180 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Falafel Saladvegan
14.95
Falafel Salade — Syrian salad with falafel pieces and a lemon juice and tahini sauce dressing.
estimate≈ 580 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Shorbet adesvegan
7.95
Lentil soup. Served with crispy fried bread and lemon.
estimate≈ 260 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 82
Burk b’jebnevegetarian
7.95
Three pieces of puff pastry filled with Syrian cheese.
estimate≈ 380 kcal24 g carbs
Springrollsvegetarian
7.95
Two pieces filled with Syrian cheese and parsley.
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbs
SHAMIAT
Mojadaravegan
18.95
Bulgur with green lentils and crispy fried onions. Served with yoghurt-cucumber sauce or salad (vegan).
estimate≈ 520 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 78
Tabakh Rohovegan
20.95
Vegetable preparation: zucchini, eggplant, pepper, tomato, potato, onion, garlic and dried mint.
estimate≈ 480 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 82
Bamiavegan
19.95
Okra in tomato sauce, garlic and coriander. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 450 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 74
Freekehvegetarian
19.95
Young green wheat and roasted almonds. Served with yoghurt-cucumber sauce.
estimate≈ 510 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 86
Shishbarak (Vegetarian)vegetarian
23.95
Shishbarak (vegitarisch-Vegetarian) — Puff pastry filled with mushrooms and herbs cooked in yogurt. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 680 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 67
Foul Moudamasvegan
16.95
Brown fava beans with tahini, garlic, onion, tomato, parsley, olive oil and vinegar. Served with bread.
estimate≈ 520 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 86
Foul Bel Tahinavegetarian
16.95
Fava beans and chickpeas with yogurt and tahini sauce. Served with bread.
estimate≈ 580 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 80
Foul Bel Hummusvegan
16.95
Natural Foul Moudamas with Hummus. Served with bread.
estimate≈ 610 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 86
SHAM SPECIALS
ShamRoyal - for two
74.95
ShamRoyal - voor twee personen — The best of Sham: a mix of almost all different mazas and a variety of main courses.
estimate≈ 3200 kcal280 g carbsheavy 29
Maza Sham - for two
31.95
Maza Sham - voor twee — Selection of six different mazas for two.
estimate≈ 1400 kcal110 g carbsheavy 43
Maza Sham Special - for two
39.95
Maza Sham Special - voor twee — Selection of nine different mazas for two.
estimate≈ 1800 kcal140 g carbsheavy 41
DESERTS
Syrian Baklava
7.95
Syrische Baklava — Crispy phyllo dough with whole pistachios.
estimate≈ 380 kcal35 g carbsheavy 44
Halawetjebnehvegetarian
7.95
Soft creamy cheese with semolina dough, fine pistachio and sugar-rose water.
estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbsheavy 42
Harissavegetarian
7.95
A sweet semolina cake with whole pistachios on top.
estimate≈ 350 kcal38 g carbs
Layali Al Shamvegetarian
8.95
Milk dessert with semolina and pistachio.
estimate≈ 310 kcal32 g carbs
Maamoulvegetarian
6.95
Dough filled with dates.
estimate≈ 220 kcal30 g carbs
Sweet mix
13.95
A mix of two pieces of three!
estimate≈ 600 kcal60 g carbsheavy 32
MAZAS
Baba Ghanoushvegan
7.95
Grilled eggplant mixed with vegetables and pomegranate molasses.
estimate≈ 180 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Kishke Gadravegetarian
7.95
Yogurt with bulgur, onion and walnuts.
estimate≈ 240 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Kibbeh maklyeh
8.95
Two pieces of fried bulgur, filled with minced meat, nuts and onion.
estimate≈ 320 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Hummus b'lahme
10.95
Hummus with lamb meat.
estimate≈ 380 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
SYRIAN CUISINE
Molokhia bil djaaj
21.95
Jute mallow or "Syrian spinach" with chicken. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 620 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 82
Maqluba
21.95
Spiced yellow rice with eggplant, lamb and roasted almonds. Served with yogurt-cucumber sauce.
estimate≈ 750 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 76
Dawood Basha
21.95
Meatballs in tomato sauce with bell pepper, onion and garlic. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 680 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 77
Sodahdjaaj
20.95
Fried chicken liver with pomegranate molasses, paprika, garlic and onion. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 71
Yogurt dishes: Kibbe Labane, Shakria, Shishbarak
23.95
Yougort gerechten: Kibbe Labane,Shakria, Shishbarak — Bulgur or dough filled with minced meat and herbs, or lamb cooked in yogurt. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 71
SHAMIAT
Falafelvegan
17.95
Fried chickpea mix. Served with tahini, bread, tomato, cucumber and pickles.
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 80
Tis 'iehvegetarian
18.95
Traditional dish of Syrian bread and chickpeas in a mix of tahini, yogurt, garlic and lemon.
estimate≈ 620 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 66
Tis'ieh b'lahme
21.95
Traditional dish of Syrian bread, chickpeas and lamb in a mix of tahini, yogurt, garlic and lemon.
estimate≈ 780 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 69
Fatet Djaaj
21.95
Traditional dish of Syrian bread, white rice and chicken fillet in a mix of tahini, yogurt, garlic and lemon.
estimate≈ 750 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 71
SHAM SPECIALS
Sham Royal
89.95
The best of Sham: a mix of almost all different mazas and various main courses.
estimate≈ 3200 kcal220 g carbsheavy 29
Sham Deal
79.95
Six different mazas with mixed skewers as a main course for two.
estimate≈ 2400 kcal150 g carbsheavy 29
FROM THE GRILL
Shish Taouk
21.95
Two chicken skewers, marinated Syrian style. With rice and a small salad.
estimate≈ 610 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 77
Kabab
21.95
Two seasoned minced meat skewers with onion and parsley. With rice and a small salad.
estimate≈ 680 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 71
Shekaf
22.95
Two meat skewers, marinated Syrian style. With rice and a small salad.
estimate≈ 660 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 71
Mashawi Mshakkaleh
29.95
Mix of shish taouk, kabab and shekaf. Served with rice and a small salad.
estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 70
Kamer Al-Sham
27.95
Chef's creation: grilled minced lamb, filled with vegetables, cheese and pine nuts. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 65
Sharhaat Mtafaeh
25.95
Marinated meat in lemon, garlic, cream with fries. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbs
Djaaj Mtafaeh
24.95
Marinated chicken in lemon, garlic and cream with fries. Served with rice.
estimate≈ 880 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 66
Kibbeh Mashowiah
28.95
Grilled bulgur and meat mix, filled with minced meat, onion, pomegranate and walnuts. Served with mutabal and lentil soup.
estimate≈ 640 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 78
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Plenty of Syrian vegetarian options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can choose dishes like Bamia with okra or Mojadara with lentils. There are many vegan mazas such as Muhammara and Baba Ganoush. A mixed table fares well with many plant-based choices.
32 vegetarian and 18 vegan dishes out of 58
48dia
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Many low-carb appetizers
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
The maza menu offers several low-glycemic options. Grilled meats provide a protein-rich base if you skip the rice.
15 diabetes-friendly · 58 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Witte De Witstraat 125H, 1057 XR Amsterdam
- Hours
- Mon11:00–22:00Tue11:00–22:00Wed11:00–22:00Thu11:00–22:00Fri11:00–23:00Sat11:00–23:00Sun11:00–22:00
- Contact
- +31202215202 west@restaurantsham.nl
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), restaurantsham.nl/