Shawarma Istanbul in North York

2127 Jane St, North York, ON M3M 1A2, Canada

★★★★☆
(501 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Turkish Restaurant. Shawarma, Doner, Kebab, Wrap, Baklava.

Address
2127 Jane St, North York, ON M3M 1A2, Canada
Plus Code
PF9R+QX North York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
10 AM–1 AM
Monday
10 AM–1 AM
Tuesday
10 AM–1 AM
Wednesday
10 AM–1 AM
Thursday
10 AM–1 AM
Friday
10 AM–3 AM
Saturday
10 AM–3 AM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Healthy options Late-night food Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.0
★★★★☆
501 reviews

Most Mentioned

sandwich (22) chicken shawarma (15) shawarma plate (13) lentil soup (9) area (9) turkish (8) portion sizes (8) falafel (7) box (6) pita (5)
5 stars
309
4 stars
62
3 stars
29
2 stars
21
1 stars
80
★★★★★
December 10, 2024

The family and associates are always such a pleasure to see. I’ve been coming since they opened, as have many of my colleagues, and they never disappoint. The flavour and portions are perfect, and you must try the soup!

★★★★★
December 5, 2024

Great food, big portions, lots of flavour! Very authentic Shawarma. I have tried a lot of Shawarma around Toronto and I think ‘Shawarma Istanbul’ serves up the best tasting plate. It offers a bunch of different condiments and toppings that adds to the dish!!! I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to eat a satisfying and healthy meal!!!

November 22, 2024

I ordered a beef sandwich with three different sauces. It was cold, which is fine, I expected warm but I can roll with cold. The meat was really dry. I had two bites that contained sauce, it looked like they made the item then just put sauce on the very top. It gets one star only because I was starving and I can't give zero stars but I would never come here again. It is an embarrassment to shawarma for this place to sell alleged shawarma

August 10, 2024

My first ever review, don’t have time for this but this was so bad they deserve it… Been ordering from This place past year, 2 times a week or more. They don’t really have proper shawarma. Their meat consists of more fat than actual meat. However, today I received an order as dry as the dessert. No sauces, plus I got a bone in the first 2 bites. I’ve eaten at every shawarma spot & trust me this is probably the worst shawarma spot in Canada! Save your time & money.

★★★★★
August 1, 2024

NO WIFI. Free parking. The food was okay. Got the beef shawarma with a nestea. Prices were okay.

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

I recently visited Shawarma Istanbul, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish! The moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and a friendly welcome from the staff, which instantly made me feel at home. The ambiance of the place was inviting and clean, adding to the overall positive atmosphere. One of the highlights of my visit was the portion sizes. They were incredibly generous, offering great value for money. Whether you're really hungry or just looking for a hearty meal, Shawarma Istanbul has got you covered. Now, let's talk about the food – simply put, it was phenomenal. The shawarma was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, perfectly complemented by fresh and well-seasoned vegetables. The sauces were just the right balance of tangy and spicy, enhancing every bite. I As someone who has been to many different shawarma spots in the GTA such as Berlin Doner, Champion Doner, and Sumaq, I can confidently say that Shawarma Istanbul stands out above the rest. None of those places can compare to the incredible taste and quality of food here. It’s clear that they use fresh, high-quality ingredients and put a lot of care into their cooking. In addition to the amazing food, the service was top-notch. The staff went out of their way to ensure I had a great dining experience, checking in to see if everything was to my liking and being attentive without being intrusive. If you’re a shawarma lover or just looking for a fantastic meal, I highly recommend Shawarma Istanbul. It’s a gem in the GTA that’s definitely worth visiting. I know I’ll be coming back regularly!

July 5, 2024

Very good place with very inconsistent portions/service which makes it very disappointing. I have ordered twice in person and several times on Uber. On Uber they give you the chicken shawarma in the smaller portion box when they would never do this before, I'm paying for a chicken shawarma,not a salad. I go in person Sunday night and receive plenty of chicken and rice. I go in person again today and the woman server with lots of attitude tried to give me my portion in the smaller compartment, and when I said I wanted it in the bigger compartment, she said they don't do that, meanwhile I have pictures from my order the last week. She ended up giving it to me in the bigger compartment but barely gave me any food. Disappointing.

June 18, 2024

They will send you a burnt chicken if you order from them by Uber or any food delivery app. A complete waste of money! Regardless of you warn them by writing a note, but they would still do it and burn your food!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Best shawarma I ever eat. Very kindly people. Especially soup they have amazing

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

amazing food

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

CEM is really good amazing service excellent food!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

I like this place because of the different menu they have you can get fries food and u can get salad with chicken very natural

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

I come here 1-2 times a week and can say that the service is amazing and food is delicious!! Happy to be a regular

December 8, 2024

Ordered chicken shawarma on fries through Uber and it honestly tasted good. Unfortunately I woke up at night vomiting and sweating like crazy. Won t be eating here again. I m very disappointed

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Food is always delicious and service is always great and with a smile

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Wheelchair accessibility: Very nice castmer servis very nice food Recommended dishes

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Best shawarma thank you so much

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

The food was amazing, very kind and good atmosphere to eat at

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Loved the shawarmas here! The sandwich was filled to the brim and the chilli sauce was pickled and like nothing Ive had before - I LOVED it

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Its very delicious and the staff is very polite. I recommend it to everyone.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Great place and great people working here

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Friendly staff and healthy food!

November 24, 2024

I ordered yesterday on uber eats the shawarma plate that is 32$ it was the sorst i had in my life oswmow s is a michelin restaurant compared to this. I felt robbed ! The portion is so weird. I ve seen the price i was like you can t miss a plate of 32$ that s worth max 11$ and it s disgusting literally

Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Unfortunately, my recent experience at this shawarma restaurant fell far short of basic expectations. The primary issues centered around both food quality and order accuracy: Food Quality: - The shawarma was served cold, which significantly impacted the eating experience - The meat was extremely dry and lacked the juiciness one expects from properly prepared shawarma - The overall quality made it difficult to finish the meal despite. Wing incredibly hungry Order Accuracy: - Few of the requested toppings were included in the wrap - All three sauces I specifically ordered were missing - The lack of toppings and sauces made an already dry shawarma even more disappointing Whats particularly frustrating is that proper toppings and sauces could have potentially helped compensate for the dry meat, but their absence compounded the problems. A good shawarma should be served hot, with juicy meat and generous toppings. I cannot recommend this establishment based on this experience. Basic elements of food preparation and order accuracy need significant improvement.

November 22, 2024

OMG the food very bad the people dont want to help nor speak English to u they speak Turkish while u speak english and the food so small for 14 dollars. TO SUM IT UP ONE OF THE WORST SHAWARMA PLACE IN TORONTO

November 22, 2024

The food was extremely dry which made the eating experience less enjoyable. Also we ordered a salad which failed to arrive .

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Paça soup was very delicious. I felt back home to Turkey. Staff was vey warm and helpful. Thank you guys

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I literally went to Gaziantep and came back, the trotter was amazing, thank you very much to the staff for their kindness, if there is only one tea missing, that is ok.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Some real Authentic food. Beef salad

November 22, 2024

The brothers always provide best service and this new lady started arguing with me when I asked her to put a little bit more chicken. Worst service ever from this girl even though I have been coming here for years.

★★★
November 22, 2024

Its 2nd time that they sent order with the toppings that they want . They dont care what we orderd for toppings. for sure i wont order again.

★★
November 22, 2024

They used to make really good shawarma, and affordable too, we keep ordering here, however, the last 2 orders we had were bad. Wrong toppings were put inside the shawarma, the sauce even is wrong. The latest was blah. I don t know what changed, but it s not for the better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Shawarma Istanbul is a hidden gem that brings the authentic flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine to the heart of the city. With its inviting atmosphere and mouthwatering menu, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving delicious shawarma and other traditional dishes. **Food Quality:** The star of the show at Shawarma Istanbul is undoubtedly the shawarma itself. Prepared fresh daily, the marinated meat is cooked to perfection, yielding tender and flavorful bites with just the right amount of spices. The chicken and beef options are both excellent, with the beef having a rich, savory flavor that keeps you coming back for more. The generous portions are satisfying and well worth the price. **Variety and Freshness:** In addition to shawarma, the menu offers a variety of other Middle Eastern delights, including falafel, hummus, and tabbouleh. Each dish is crafted with care, and the ingredients taste fresh and high-quality. The restaurant also provides a range of sauces and toppings, allowing diners to customize their meals to their liking. **Ambiance and Service:** The ambiance at Shawarma Istanbul is warm and welcoming, with a casual yet charming decor that makes it perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring that customers feel valued and well taken care of. Service is quick, making it a great option for those on the go. **Value for Money:** Shawarma Istanbul offers excellent value for money. The prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality and portion sizes. Whether you re dining in or taking out, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. **Conclusion:** Overall, Shawarma Istanbul is a delightful spot that delivers authentic Middle Eastern flavors in a friendly setting. Whether youre a shawarma aficionado or trying it for the first time, this restaurant is sure to impress. With its delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and great value, it s a must-visit for anyone in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very nice place

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We like their big portions, good shawarma, and convenient location. This is one of our go-to restaurants while were at Jane and Wilson. Also, those 2 male staff who have been working there since the past few years are really nice servers.

September 22, 2024

Worst food ever the chicken was not cooked well

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Sinan , he was awesome! Food is very unique and warm environment

September 22, 2024

Just tried their medium chicken shawarma box...Apparently I paid 20 dollars for rice and salad. There was hardly anycl chicken... Dont go here. Save your money. Go somewhere youll get your moneys worth!

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Frozen shawarma I dont like it Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Always a good option!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious sharwama I really like it

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Never been to the location but ordered twice via Uber First time was ok. 2nd time the Beef sandwich was Greasy, Cold, and tasteless. I asked for Garlic and Italian Dressing on the 2 Sandwiches and Got just Garlic on 1 and nothing on the other. Overall very dissatisfied and will never order from here again.

August 22, 2024

Ordered chicken shawarma plate and in the box they filled the bigger side with salad and the smaller side with shawarma, i think they do not know that people order for bigger portion chk shawarma and they spoiled my dinner. Very bad quantity will never order from here again.

August 22, 2024

Ordered chicken on fries. The oil was very greasy on the fries and I could tell it hadn t been changed. Also received some burnt chicken, had to throw most of it away. Extremely disappointed in my first visit, not coming back.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The best Shawarma plate in the area.

August 22, 2024

Terrible phone manners and can t communicate well in the English language. A simple question was asked due to food allergies and the person was rude that answered and hung up the phone when I politely said thank you and goodbye.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Wowwwe what a schwarma easily top 2 for me in all of the gta. Portion was huge food was fresh and juicy and all this at 2am at night since I do night work. Lady who made my sandwich was nice and the price is very very reasonable compared to other restaurants and its real food not fast food cant wait to take my wife!!!

★★★
July 22, 2024

The hall does not look very attractive, the tables and chairs are very old, the toilet is dirty. The only thing that looks good is the display window and the menu sign. You can choose the ingredients yourself. There is no shawarma in the pita bread, only on the plate and in the pita, pita is called a sandwich here. In Russia, shawarma is much tastier.

June 22, 2024

The girl working there looks at the type of a very egoistic person and speaks accordingly. If you look rich, she speaks in a very nice style. If you look poor, you will throw it in his face and leave.

June 22, 2024

Ive been going to this place for so long. I never got charge for a separate container. Cause I like to put my salad separate. They charge me for that and her attitude when I explained was miserabl I paid a lot of extras. For little food I dont recommend this place. The owner should do something for the workers there. Because clearly they dont know what they do like

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I visited this place twice the wraps are great but a little pricey for a shawarma wrap the service was great and the place is clean

June 22, 2024

Same problem as many clients had experience before. I ordered two shawarma plates with offer buy 1 get 1 free . First of all the price is not properly explain the offer. Regular price for 1 shawarma plate is 19.99. With this offer I did not get two plates for 19.99, I paid 32.99 which is significantly more the one plate. Moreover I added another plate for 19.99$ without the offer and how big I was surprised when I receive my order. The plate which has been ordered separately was long box with full rice and chicken and even salad was served in the separate box. But for these 2 boxes with silly offer I ve got 2 tiny small square boxes with 30% rice and chicken and 70% salad. Did I pay 32 bucks for pieces of plants??? The owner of this restaurant has to wake up and operate the business in the proper way.

★★
May 22, 2024

Like fo real, you guys giving on the smaller side of the plate ? I m not a lamb who wants vegges in bigger portion?

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Execellent food and service.

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Dear management, Who do you think you re fooling with this supposed offer ? Why do you keep bumping up prices beyond comprehension? Inflation adjustments are ok, but spending 30 dollars for two shawarmas is insane.

May 22, 2024

They always have not been forget to keep the forks and knife with food. Specifically for online orders

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing food with amazing service when visiting. We always get the chicken fries. For some reason not as good when bought with Uber. Ordered 3 times now and always less quantity, mix ups, forgotten food and generally just tastes day old. Pick up 5 stars, through Uber 3.5 Stars.

April 22, 2024

Horrible portions, quality subpar - do not complete the most simple requests (sauces on side) and no cutlery on an uber order I wouldnt feed this food to my starving dog

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The place to be

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Prices at uber eats x2 of original prices, dont order here

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I rarely give 5 stars because Im just that picky. However, there was nothing your chicken salad dish was lacking. It had the ultimate flavour profile! If I may suggest perhaps beats as an addition next time would be cool. Thanks for making delicious shawarma salad plates and also offering them!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Amazing shawarma and place is well clean

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I m so glad I took the chance to check out this shawarma spot! I swear the portions look small but they are not I got home and wasn t even able to finish my mix and match. The only downside is parking and getting out during traffic hours!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I just found this place yesterday and I can tell you this is the best shawarma I ve ever encountered and I ve been to tons of shawarma places and this one beats them all by a long shot.This place you can eat of the floor that s how clean it is.If I can give 10 stars I would.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Really the shawarma is delicious

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Amazing staff, amazing place and super clean. My go to shawarma spot and it hits the spot every timeee!!!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food was salty once

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Liked it

January 22, 2024

I don t know how some people have given this place more than 1 star. This is the driest chicken I have ever had and if you are charging $16 for a plate, put more than 2 potatoes. This was my first and last time going to this place. The rice are super stale and taste a day or two old and salad is not fresh whatsoever.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing, such giving people. The food is amazing

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ordered the shawarma on rice and got the hummus, garlic sauce and extra hot sauce. This was the first time I tried this restaurant and I thought the chicken was good but not amazing. The staff were friendly and the price was fair.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very very dishonest portions. Ordered 2 Shawarma fries/rice (promo) through Uber eats and the portions per container were essentially a handful of rice and chicken. Quite ridiculous when its priced at $24 per container (size small). The flavour was nothing to write home about and the food was quite cold. Looking at earlier reviews I am not the only one to experience this. Will not order again nor recommend them to others. There are better tasting and priced Shawarma options.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

All the food was delicious. Especially chicken shawarma.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Their Mix Shawarma Platter and Turkish lentil soup is worth dying for. Amazing!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Paid money to get nothing but 2 pieces of fries. I would give 0 stars if i had a choice. Please check the quantity before you order. 28 dollars worth food is not even adequate for 1 person. I would rather suggest Lazeez or osmos. Way better food for better price.

December 22, 2023

We orderd buy 1 get 1 large box through uber and to our disappotment the with quantity provided was very less. Please check the quantity before you buy, 48 cad for 2 tinny box before discount, I would anytime suggest lazeez for better quantity and quality food. The picture on uber is deceiving as this is not what is shown on their website.

December 22, 2023

Hi all shawarma lovers!! Please stay out of this place. I saw an offer on Uber buy 1 and get 1 for free so I decided to try them. With the price they mentioned it was very obvious it was for a large portion or Atleast medium size as there was no size mentioned . But when I got I was surprised to see a 2 small boxes Please go to any other shawarma place if you want to get what you have paid for .

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had chicken shawarma. it was so delicious. I will visit again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is the real shawarma in the entire Ontario. Thank you guys to have you here.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a perfect late night spot to get some great tasting food. Staff are beyond friendly. Portions are the only hit or miss. Sometimes it would be a lot and sometimes the portions wouldn t be up to par. Price wise is also pretty high compared to other local shops so I only come here when it s convenient.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Terrible food. Quality is zero. Old meat on the grill and it was cold when served. The meat was overdone and burnt on a few spots. BBQ Sauce was terrible. The servers were nice. Food : 1/5

December 22, 2023

The girl that work there is terrible at the cashier getting the money the girl is there looking at me like if I m going to walk out the store with the sandwich I didn t even touch the sandwich it was still on the counter I walk out I leave it there for her I m never coming back there the girl who work there is truly horrible and racist

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered falafal sandwich from skip. It was delecious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is my local goto for shawarma. Staff are friendly and the portion sizes are good. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Does not deserve a single star. Ordered certain items through Uber Eats . Their restaurant showed an offer of Buy 1 Get 1 on some main course item. When the order came it was only one of that and the other one was not sent. Ordered couple of beverages and juices and that never was sent. Chicken was hard and stale. Rice was soaked oily. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The employees are very polite and the food is delicious and affordable. Definitely a place to visit

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Customer service is great, the employees are friendly. I dont like the taste of the chicken. I have come there twice and both times the chicken didnt taste good...it was rubbery, oily and had a strange taste (perhaps the seasoning I dont know). The first time I brushed it off as a one time thing so I gave this place another chance. Didnt finish my food both times.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Its not bad Had better Food : 4/5

December 22, 2023

WORST Shawarma in the city. Flavourless, no seasoning, bland salad. UPDATE: Gave them another chance. STILL THE WORST SHAWARMA IN THE CITY.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Price is not worth 50$ for two chicken on fries, they just raised the prices for those offers on Uber eats where you can apply the coupon which I found a scam The size of the food is way smaller than the picture they have on the app Food

December 22, 2023

They started bumping their prices like very high for a medium shawarma plate. You should get what you pay for, I don t think their medium shawarma should cost almost $17

December 22, 2023

I ordered 2chicken on fries and i got just fries ,when i called them they didnt respond until 1 hour pasted.

December 22, 2023

For the people who want to try this restaurant. I recommend you dont. They put a picture of a big plate and serve a small box. False advertising. I bought the buy 1 get 1 free offer from uber eats and was shocked at the size of the box. They put a single plate for ~$23, and you can get that size of food from any shawarma place for $10-$15, which has a lot better food quality. Clear that they only care about making money and do not care about customer satisfaction. They serve old food. Chicken was hard like it had been sitting for more than a day.

December 22, 2023

STOPPED BY THIS PLACE AFTER WORK ABOUT A MONTH AGO BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO TRYING IT, SO AS I ENTER THE RESTAURANT THERE ARE 3 PEOPLE BEHIND THE COUNTER 2 MALES AND ONE FEMALE, THE FOOD LOOKS GOOD AND THE SALAD TABLE LOOKS FRESH ETC , AND THEN THEY FAIL MISERABLY IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT , ITS 2023 WHEN A PAYING CUSTOMER WALKS INTO YOUR RESTAURANT AND IS POLITE AND FRIENDLY AND YOU SPEAK ENGLISH THE WHOLE TIME THEN START SPEAKING OYUR LANGUAGE AND LAUGHING AT WHAT POINT DO YOU NOT EXPECT THE CUSTOMER TO START TO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE, ANYONE AND I MEAN ANYONE ON THE RECEIVING END WILL ALWAYS FEEL LIKE THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT YOU AND YOU SHOULD NO BETTER ALREADY THEN TO DO THAT , SO THE FOOD JUST WENT FROM A POSSIBLE 5 TO A 3 AT BEST AND EVEN THO I WAS PLANNING ON BEING A REGULAR CUSTOMER I WILL NEVER STEP FOOT BACK IN YOUR ESTABLISHMENT , SOME PEOPLE HAVE MORE MONEY THEN COMMON SENSE THESE DAYS , I JUST LIVE DOWN THE STREET WALKING DISTANCE AND YOU HAVE RUINED THIS PLACE FOR ME ON MY FIRST VISIT , PURE IGNORANCE AT BEST AND I ACTUALLY ENJOYED THE FOOD ! ! ! SMH WAKE UP PEOPLE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EVERYTHING ! ! !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Chicken shawarma is great

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

fresh and beautiful

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Unbelievable good! I finished work late and had a night craving. This restaurant is near my house, so I took a chance. I tried adana kebab. It is so good. The rice, the meat, the salad, everything is the best! Honestly, I am glad that I found this one. Recommended dishes

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great experience here! Staff was so nice to me. Oh yea and the food was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The employees are so kind and good, the food is great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent! I m addicted to the mixed wrap and turmeric rice. However, MY GOODNESS, the baklava is absolute delicious! I got goosebumps and will most definitely be ordering again. I just wish the portions were bigger for the dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious, Divine, Mouth Watering. Must go for a good Shawarma.

December 22, 2023

I ordered cig kofte yesterday, they sent it out of date and moldy, and they also deleted the expiration date. You are not afraid of poisoning people, besides,Also Im pregnant, Dont order. Yesterday, I ordered raw meatballs, they were shipped out of date and moldy, and they also deleted the expiration date. Arent you afraid of people being poisoned, and besides, Im pregnant. Dont order it.

December 22, 2023

Food is very expensive. The chicken is very dry and tasteless. When this place first opened, it use to be great. Now its just not so good any more. I ordered Chicken Shish a few months ago and they burned the chicken pieces. It was bitter to the taste. I called and they pretended that they dont speak English. I decided to give them another chance yesterday, but the food has just lost its taste.

December 22, 2023

This is the first time I come across such a place in Canada. Even bread and soup are charged separately. It was mediocre.

December 22, 2023

Worst Turkish restaurant which I had ever seen. They gave bread for extra 75 cents beside soup and they got 5 dollars for onion and parsley that I didn t see anywhere before

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had bee ordering the chicken shawarma sandwiches and they are so good. Will try other items as well in future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

They offered us soup and a drink with our order. They are very friendly and customer focused. I didnt taste the meat doner but the chicken doner is amazing. The prices are affordable

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best shawarma I had in years here. Taste EXACTLY like the french kebab, the sort you get in paris. Chicken shawarma + tahini is INSANE. Bread is amazing. Salade tomate oignon so good

December 22, 2023

Food poisoned, just the customer next to my table find bugs in their dish. I was ok at first. And can t stop vomiting when I get home

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best shawarma in gta

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I am a regular and always loved their food but i was very disappointed with my order (medium shawarma plate) yesterday. In the box, they kept the rice/chicken in the smaller side and the salad was kept in the bigger side. For the same price that i always paid, i am now getting a small handful of rice/chicken and alot of unnecessary salad. For that quantity of food, they are extremely overpriced and definitely not what you see on their menu. Please don t fool your customers like that.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best chicken shawarma sandwich ever!!! I love it here! You guys need to try it!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Never I didnt eat any lousy taste food like your food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Go-to spot for a chicken shawarma as it s 1 min away from me (by car). Affordable prices and delicious. However, depending on who takes your order, your mood can quickly go from good to bad.

December 22, 2023

You d be better off getting Euro Shawarma lol this place doesn t deserve a star.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is insanely good, dont listen to the other reviews crying about Uber. You get what you pay for. Restaurants lose in the 2 for 1 deals. Are people not aware that Uber takes 30 percent of their order? Think logically people. For the cost of a 2 for 1 + Ubers cut, they have to rationalize the portions to not lose while doing it. Now with that being said, I never expect something grand when I order these Uber deals unless the price is obviously the original prices for two but labelled as buy one, get one free, but I ordered the 2 for 1 sandwich deal, and a chicken Shawarma plate and was beyond satisfied. They made my order within 10 minutes. The options for the salad are great, the sauce selection you cannot get any other shawarma place, the sandwich deal was well worth it and loaded. The over-saturation of shawarma places makes it difficult to find a place with balance, you cant get recommendations from anyone because everyone is bias as to what they like about their place of choice. Anyone that likes Osmows is automatically excluded. Its hard to find somewhere you want to continuously go to, you usually cant get everything in one place. If you get good salad, you get oddly seasoned meat/out of a hot container meat (not real shawarma)/, maybe some decent rice and no potatoes. Its always an imbalance between that bunch, and then some places skimp on hummus and/or garlic sauce and you have to strong arm them for a measly spoon (looking at you Pita Land). Alpha shawarma is great for Arab shawarma, this place is great for Turkish shawarma, and the wraps are like Shawarma Empires in Scarborough which is Palestinian (They usually win the number 1 shawarma title every year). Shawarma Istanbul goes toe to toe with them. One of the things I loved was that they did not cheap out on the salad. Theyre mindful enough to know people will have leftovers and they give the salad in a separate box so you dont have to reheat everything in one box and end up with soggy warm veggies (with rice and sauce attached to it, its off-putting to separate it yourself after that anyways). One of the main reasons I hate shawarma takeout. Amazing salad selection and fresh, Amazing sauce selection, Amazing prices, Meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly, Great portions, Great packaging, Great and considerably fast customer service. Stop complaining people, take it up with Uber, not the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Shawarma Istanbul is go to place for casual Turkish doner! The quality of their beef doner is juicy and flavourful, and sliced thinly so it is more enjoyable and manageable to eat! I find a lot of Toronto shawarma places usually carry dry and tough beef, but you will not find that here! Its always hard for me to chose between garlic potatoes or lentils for my sides, their both delicious! It is a couple more dollars than a general shawarma place but trust me, its quality is worth it. Staff are always welcoming and kind as well!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nice food, staff and environment

★★
December 22, 2023

We normally eat here everytime we are at the airport and usually have a great experience, tonight we order falafel, got on the 400 heading north home went to bite into the falafel and it was cold in the centre...almost still frozen! Potatoes were cold as well. Called to let them know and the girl on the phone asked me what do you want me to do about it, I put it in the oil? This is definitely not the response I thought I was going to get, not even an apology! It would have been nice to have been offered a new meal when we return. So disappointing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We grabbed lunch and were very impressed! Falafel sandwich, chicken shawarma fries, and lentil soup were all very tasty. Staff were very friendly.

December 22, 2023

Uber eats order and let me tell yall everything that went wrong 1: specifically stated fries, no baked potato (as the option didnt state fries even though it was called chicken on fires) but still got potatoes 2: there was a ROCK in my salad like wth 3: there was skin on my chicken, so rubbery and chewy and nasty 4: there was left over chicken HAIR Everything was nasty. I wish id ate a toast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Preferred place, loved their falafel . Perfect pricing and more than enough portion in a meal. Must visiting place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly owner, Best food, lentil soup was good too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was delicious! Store was clean and maintained!

★★
December 22, 2023

My go to shawarma place, however today I was so disappointed. They use to give generous amount of serving before, last order was just about weeks ago and it serves the dollar I paid for. Today, the shawarma plate they sent us was about 1/3 cup of rice only which was not even half of the order we previously receive. Just when I ordered 5 servings of both shawarma plate and wrap. Very expensive for the price!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I dont know. It was just okay. Ordered the chicken and fries. The fries were okay the chicken and sauce had a funny taste. Maybe thats just my opinion. I have ate at other places and never experienced this.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ordered 3 times. First two orders of chicken shawarma were great. Lots of sauce, fresh chicken, great! Last 3rd order of beef shawarma was super dry, the meat, barely any sauce, feels like the meat was sitting on the grills for a day. Will not go back now ,, too bad I thought I found my favourite shawarma place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

So much potential , food was good. Really traditional hot sauce

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Worst Schwarma specially the chicken special buy 1 get 1 offer on uber. The meat is stale and for 16$ the quality and quantity is extremely poor. I regretted ordering from this restaurant.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is OK but be careful when ordering online or through an app as prices vary for the same item in each different app. In Uber the BOGO deal had chicken shawarma sandwich at $16.25! On Skip same sandwich is $11.45. Truthfully for a sandwich normally bought for $8 or $9 at the counter then the fees on top not including tip. I feel like I am being scammed here & it is costing me way too much to much $$ continue ordering delivery.

★★
December 22, 2022

Ordered the buy 1 get second free deal shawarma plate. Im just saying pricing needs to be adjusted. Got $5 dollars worth that I paid $23 for. Robbery! If this is how these guys roll, just get Osmows. Theyll give you a plate worth the money with plenty of chicken. Disappointed to say the least. 2 stars cause food was decent but come on, the quantity was miserable for $23.cheesed!

★★★
December 22, 2022

I ordered the beef shawarma from uber eats. The beef was amazing, brought back the taste of authentic doner kebab, the bread unfortunately was cold but I thought its delivery and I should not expect it hot. Went there in person to try it fresh, and unfortunately the bread was cold again, and the meat was not very warm either. I might order again through uber eats but it definitely was not worth the drive. Despite 4 workers working the food was not hot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good service good people very nice talking to customers Berfin and Ayhan, Gozde, Volkan, they deserve five star

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food at a reasonable price, however the pita bread tasted old.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Bought chicken shawarma plate, was so tasty and good value of money!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wow! Stopped in after work for a bite and thought at first it was pricey(but with inflation and all I wasnt blaming them). As soon as I took my first bite all my troubles melted away. Thought the outcome was small at first bite when I opened up my wrap it was jam packed! Absolutely delicious.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not good ambiance, food not worth the price, but employees are good and are willing to help. 3 stars just for the employees.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Just wow!

December 22, 2022

The place smelled like a public bathroom, the people were nice but the rice tasted really weird, like they didnt wash it, I ate a tiny bit and threw the whole thing out. Spent 40 for 2 people, never ever again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

There s nothing special about this restaurant. It s a busy place though. There s always a customer waiting for their order. The service is fast. There s no dull moments for the staff. Nothing much to say.

December 22, 2022

First off the only reason Im putting any stars is because I dont have an option to put zero this is the worst experience of chicken shawarma Ive had in my life and I have had it around the world, ended up getting that 2 for 1 combo everyone is complaining about. first the order was completely wrong undercooked chicken, stale sauce salad was dry, tomatoes were white, and rice tasted like sweat. Then when i called the store 2 times there was no answer and on the 3rd got hung up on. Horrible service and horrible food presentation never again. Shouldve stuck with McDonalds atleast they answer the phone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very tasty shawarma with unique bread layered veggie/meat. great selection of veggies. chicken is very tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice place to eat shawarma. Always fresh and tasty.

★★★
December 22, 2022

$19 for a shawarma plate and couple of salads what a joke the drinks are not even included with it employees are nice will be my first and last time going there 3 stars are for employees

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and portion sizes almost a pound and a half and for the money it s worth it. People working behind the counter are very nice. Highly recommend . Came back again and we had six dinner plates and wow such great food. All over two pounds of food. All six of us enjoyed our meals with extra for lunch for some. Staff is so friendly. Will continue to get all our shawarma from here.

December 22, 2022

The chicken was fishy horrible and cold rice was moderate feel dry and the salad it s not salad

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic food. Portions are great for price. Fills you up and sometimes you have some leftovers. Food is always delicious whether I get the sandwich or the plate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always fresh, always delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best doner I had in Toronto so far

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Assalaamualaikum to all. Alhumdulillaah great food and friendly people. Portions and prices were great. Thank you for serving me today

December 22, 2022

Are your ingredients made of gold ???????????other sharwama places charge 9.99 for a sandwich not 21 and the portions are exactly the same, do not recommend at all

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Tasty, great portion food. My Mom delivers for UberEats and she sees how clean this place is when it comes to food, so I ordered. And I can definitely say this is one of the better shawarma places in the city. Their mixed shawarma plate came in 2 boxes: one for the warm meats & rice, then the salad is another. Definitely worth the $21 on uber. Thanks guys!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The girls who run the business are very friendly. Great

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The quality of the food was very good. Shawarma was tasty, however important UberEats order notes were missed. I asked for the included sauce to be on the side, not on the shawarma, and after delivery I saw that the restaurant wrote on the receipt that I should pay more to get sauce on the side. I wasnt asking for extra sauce. I was asking for the included sauce to not be on the shawarma. On the side doesnt mean extra. It means not on the shawarma. This request was because of a dietary restriction and my partner wasnt able to eat half of her shawarma plate because it was covered in the sauce. Also, considering the 50% off promotion, the amount of food definitely wasnt worth the original price of $50. Clearly the portions were reduced due to the Buy 1, Get 1 promo they were running, which is dishonest. The portions were significantly smaller than the photos on Uber and on the menu attached to the delivery bag.

December 22, 2022

AS OF LATELY THEY KEEP MESSING UP UBER ODERS UNTIL THEY FIX THIS AND SEND FRESH FOOD I WILL KEEP IT 1 STAR. WE ORDERED ENOUGH TIMES TO EARN RESPECT FOR OUR ORDERS TO BE ACCURATE