2993 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1T 3J5, Canada
Counter-serve eatery offering Middle Eastern fare & signature shawarma in casual digs.
I ordered a chicken and beef Shawarma not a veggie plate. Keep up the good work guys.
Delicious shawarmas on a budget. 2 for $11.50 = $13 after tax, beef and/or chicken. Convenient location. Support local. Soon to be replaced by another condo. This go to place will be missed. Thank you for feeding me all these years.
Have been coming to this place for 10+ years up until recently, when I had it with there poor and rude customer service, and a huge drop in there food quality. A middle east guy with scruffy unshaved face with red shirt, talks over your food you could see the spit coming out. I think he is the supervisor is very rude to his staff and poor customer service, the food quality sucks compared to how it was. The middle east guy will up charge you anywhere he can even for some hot sauce or any sauce and barely even put any in, You only save like a dollar or 50 cents here. its better to pay a extra buck or two for better food better quality service at other restaurants.
We discovered this place randomly while in the area and what made us want to give it a try was their awesome deal of 2 Shawarma's for $11.50. With taxes it came to $13.00. we got one of each Shawarma wanting to try both the chicken and the beef. Personally I liked the beef better. They put a decent amount of toppings in and the meat was shaved fresh. Few things that made em loose points 1. The staff isn't really friendly. Kinda mean stern and truly just felt a smile goes a long way. Wondering if they were just having a bad day or is this their typical attitude in a customer service line of work. 2. When putting in the sauce the guy used the same spoon for both the red hot sauce as he did for the white sauce, which to me feels like cross-contamination of the sauce. Now the garlic sauce has a hot sauce background to it. It was no need to do that as both sauces had their own spoons. He just didn’t feel like switching them. 3. The place feels a bit rundown and not kept in the best shape. You could tell that it used to be a sit in place at one point, but they no longer allow it. It’s a shame as I feel the restaurant would do so much better they open up their sitting option again. 4. We got too many samosas to try and although the spices inside and potatoes were good, the Samosa wasn’t crunchy enough. They could have left it in the fryer for just a little longer. overall, not a bad place to eat if you’re on a tight budget and wanna get a quick grab. don’t expect much for Customer Service.
Beef shawarma is the their signature. Chicken is just right but I wouldn't really go for it. service is fast. Busy place. place opens till late at night. I have been going there on and off but not a regular customer. clean place. since covid they do not allow people to have food in the restaurant. management should reconsider.
The shawarma is indeed tasty. The beef and chicken both were very savoury and nicely prepared. We ordered two mixed shawarma plates and we agreed that for the cost, the portion was great. We also enjoyed the friendly service. What we found was lacking however was that the plates weren't served with roasted potatoes nor with a pita bread. The garlic sauce also wasn't a traditional garlic sauce. All this said, what was served to us totally satisfied and given this we'd happily return if in the area. Be aware that payment is cash or debit only!
I absolutely love the shawarma from this place! The meat is juicy and flavorful, the veggies are fresh, and the sauces are just perfect. Plus, the portion sizes are generous, making it an excellent value for the money. Highly recommend trying it out if you're in the area! It's just as the name suggests it's indeed tasty 🥂 you can grab their two shawarma rolls for 13 dollars including tax. Don't wait go and try today 🥂
The location and the prices of Shawarma is okay but the main element which they missed is the taste. Its name did not justify the shawarma and falafel we ordered on our trip. The chicken was overcooked and burnt on the corners. Did not like the sauces as well. The Shawarma tasted dry in texture. Being a chef myself, i can not recommend this place to anyone because I've had better ones at other places in this town. Would still give 2 stars because of the price. Otherwise, it was a 1 for me.
Quality and Quantity much better than I expected.
That was amazing. Warm, fresh, tasty mixed shawarma and absolutely polite and positive staff. I will go there next time I want shawarma and falafel
I came before closing and they closed early so I wasted the drive, even called to make sure they were open.
The worst shawarma in my life
The best
Fantastic place Best pricing Food
Summary - this place can be avoided. Randomly found the place and went there. This place is only doing take out orders. Had a falafel plate and chicken shawarma wrap from there. Food was ok. Falafels were good, rice was blend and sauces were ok too. Kitchen was a mess, it was horrible seeing from outside. Cleanliness and hygiene was not good from kitchen as what we could see. This place accepts only cash or debit card as payment. Moreover, for any little extra toppings or sauce, they charge 50 cents and have a put a notice citing high food cost as the main reason. It is understandable but the place is not giving any advantage to customer - neither by food quality nor by allowing any extra request nor by excluding tax for cash payments like many other places do.
Very rude and arrogant employees
Great taste and bang for buck .
Best Sharwarma Got 2 for 11.5$ deal big portions going here since it opened definitly check out this place.
Stomach filling and yummy shawarma and an Excellent customer service. Thank you. Food : 5/5
It very depends who prepares your order, sometimes you get the best shawarma ever and sometimes you get the worst shawarma ever
Foods is great
Decided to give them a try again after two years, unfortunately it was worse. Asked for hot fries got cold soggy ones instead. Shawarma is mediocre at best. To be far I always enjoyed their plates and burgers, so Id recommend to stick with that.
Nice. Would be a regular customer if they had dine in but the chairs/tables are folded.
Small place but big with flavor, cash or debit only, the fries is a must!
Super sloppy!
Always tasty and great prices!
MashaAllah very delicious..economical..and freshly made JazakAllah khair Food
Unprofessional and rude staff!!
Most pathetic staff I have ever come across, place is so untidy, no cleanliness, staff arrogant.. I must suggest food inspector should visit n seal the place.. worst experience ever
food is tasty as the store name,must visit this place
I had an extremely disappointing experience at this establishment today. The staff were not only rude and arrogant but also unaccommodating. I purchased shawarmas, which were unfortunately not filling at all. When I requested additional sauces, even offering to pay extra, I was met with refusal and a dismissive attitude. The staff acted as if I was demanding their personal property rather than a simple enhancement to my meal. This kind of service is unacceptable. The owner needs to address these issues urgently, or it might be better to consider closing the place altogether. The staff should either improve their customer service skills or find different employment if they are dissatisfied with their job. The shawarmas, which could have been enjoyable with the right amount of sauces, were ruined by the staffs unwillingness to accommodate my reasonable request. I would not recommend this place and will certainly not be returning.
I used to get from this place. It was good but now the meat quantity is less and even the taste is not good. It s dry and the service is not that great.
This is how Uber eats Order arrived.
Best tasting shawarma in my opinion also best price.
Need to grab a quick tasty Sawarma for lunch.... get the 11.99 deal from this shop. The best in Scarborough....2 Shawarmas for 11.99....do not get disappointed that they do not have tables etc...since Covid this location changed a bit , but still have beste value for money deal in town:))))
Pretty good and consistent for many years.
I first visited this place back in 2011 while I was working in Toronto. At that time, the food was flavorful and the portion sizes were satisfying. Many time I would come into the city for work and would go to resturant to grab my regular, two chicken shawarmas and a dozen falafels. Recently, I stopped by the restaurant to pick up my speciality, but I was left feeling let down by both the service and the food. I ordered 12 falafels, and the young man behind the counter handed me a tiny scoop of garlic sauce, stating that was all I would receive just one scoop for the entire order. To make matters worse, the prices have definitely risen and portion sizes shrink. When I tasted the falafels, they were bland and lacking any real flavor. The garlic sauce they provided was an odd pink color, which I had never encountered before, and it was quite disappointing. These young servicers had no care for the establishment. Nothing like when the owner was there. Overall, I left feeling very dissatisfied.
I think the owner has been changed as I used to go there and service always very good and good quantity of food also used to provided..I feel its opposite now..
Very tasty and very quick.
Very basic shawarma wrap at last years prices. Good for a quick but quality cheap lunch. I would likely visit again but this place isn t at the very top of my list. Still looking for the best shawarma in the area Food
Worst customer service.
Worst place I ever visited. The counters were dirty, and the portion sizes were very small. The food was also not very tasty.
Good food for lunch
Food is fresh and delicious
The staff are miserable and act like its an inconvenience to.place an order tge chicken shwarma plate was very bland and poorly made.
Great neighborhood affordable Shawarma spot. Service was fast unless someone is ahead of you buying a bunch of Shawarmas as everything is made to order. Standout from the menu is the 2 Shawarma deal and the plate. If you are ordering beef, expect to wait 5-10 minutes.The place is perfect for a quick bite and its super affordable.
This place is a nice old school restaurant with good food. The chicken shawarma hits the spot. If your super hungry get two chicken shawarma special.
Food is very good I will came back
I am an old customer of this location. My kids love to eat from here, but for the past year or so, the standard is going down tonight around 10 pm I stopped getting 4 shawarma whenever my turn was on one of the guys started cleaning the next guy pickup the phone and as a customer watching them for awhile maybe that was my last thanks
Delicious, for sure, if you are not looking for service and atmosphere
Spice is life
They re not open till 1 AM everyday. please call before you go and waste your time. I ve arrived here at 12:20 and they told me they re closed.
Morning, afternoon, or night the workers always say falafels are sold out. How?
The place is run down food was ok but not the best. Didn t even care to take pictures.
It s not a clean place. Customer service is extremely unprofessional.
The Shawarma is amazing. Every time I go its always packed with a 10 person lineup. Damn good food lol worth the wait.
Food taste amazing am here all the time
Amazing food here guys are nice with us all the time
Our go to shawarma joint. Always fresh ingredients!
Very very rude staff in the night
Worst service. The guy was misbehaving. Very rude staff at night. Talking in their own and making fun of customers. Racist environment.
take out food, my go to. great value for money.
Really great food, at an excellent price point. The staff are great. Will for sure be back soon.
The best in the area! Reasonably priced!
Gloves are for handling clean food. Not the dirty phone and food. Gotta question what you dont see if that is demonstrated right in front of you.
Delicious and wonderful shawarma, burger and falafel are very delicious
A literal hidden gem just west of Pharmacy and Sheppard. Those in the know though knows this place serves excellent shawarmas that doesnt hurt the bank. Chicken is the go-to but the beef is good as well. You cant go wrong with two shawarmas for $12. Its also how they wrap the Shawarma, wrapped in such a way that the good stuff isnt dripping out of the wrap but all that goodness stays in and into your waiting mouth.
Great shawarma at good price
One of the best shawarma places. Chicken shawarma and platter with rice and salad are highly recommended.
We usually love this shawarma place but I ordered through UberEats today and they didn t give us any salad?? We normally get two plates with no rice just salad, but when we ordered that on UberEats we ended up with chicken on a bed of turnips and onions! An inedible amount of turnips and onions. I don t know if they were out of lettuce but this was super disappointing.
The older man with a beard was very rude... rushing us to order and expecting us to know what we want right away.
The food here is great, its unfortunate the servers are always in a terrible mood all the 50 times Ive been there, its like they were forced to work here. Some time ago I ordered the beef shawarma and they put a lot of fat pieces for me a and had to return it. Parking: N/a
Ordered chicken shawarma and it s ok.
Amazing shawarma and good service. Its a take out
They re not clean
Decent cheap shwarma. 2/11$ Regular stop for me when in the area Food : 5/5
Always fresh! Our go to shawarma joint. Parking: Lots of parking at all times. Food : 5/5 |
Amazing food, just wish they had indoor seating :(
I ve been going here for the past 2 years. Great shawarma for 7$ and the portions are large!
Best shawarma you ll find in Toronto hands down. Authentic Shawarma thats not watered down and theyre usually always consistent.
If you are fan of Shwarma it s suggested, they have perfect sandwiches.
I have no idea how this place claims to be authentic Lebanese food... brahh we ordered falafel the most simplistic dish ever know to middle eastern cuisine... we ordered the bowl, and let me tell you this from now! These people dont know how to make falafel, it wasnt cooked properly and tasted raw! Not to forget we paid 25$ for our ordered and the portions were soo small and stingy, was very unhappy. We had traveled for 20 minutes to visit this restaurant and it was big disappointment.. SMH, I dont recommend even to Arab people. You will not taste falafel like it is back home.
They serve me the same food in different grams every time I shop. It varies from employee to employee. And when I said this, they didnt even listen to me, they just looked at my face and laughed. This was not nice. They didnt even say a word.
Delicious Shawarma and very affordable too. Friendly staff.
Tasteless Indian shawarma . Got sick after it. Staff is so dirty they don t change gloves between sandwiches . Floor is nasty . After i left from this place the smell of shop stays in my clothes until i did laundry.
I ve been coming here since it opened, it s sad to say it went from being a very good spot to a bad one. The employees are rude and don t have manners. Food is now inconsistent, I found burnt pieces of chicken in my plate and the plate has a little burnt smell to it.
The guys working at night arent very courteous its like they dont pretty much wanna serve you I asked for two dozen falafel and they just gave me like fried falafel no courtesy of customer service and seem angry all the time then I asked the guy if I can get fresh beef that he is cutting from the rotator and he is like oh its all fresh I understand they must be tired and all working a long shift or what not but please like have some inviting attitude so a customer would like to come back anyways I have been stopping by at this place on and off for quite sometime I think the owners need to have a little more pleasant staff serving their parrons.
Whats better than inexpensive shawarma? Tasty shawarma. Quick, convenient, with no seating but perfect for takeout. Vibrant and bustling, its all about the hustle. Make sure to spice it up for the full experience.
The best shawarma in the neighborhood. Went there during dinner and they already sold out their beef, and customers line up for the chicken to be ready cuz they were selling too fast. Great food great quality for it s price
Not good quality shawarma for cheap price.
Lovely affordable sandwich offers Parking: Plenty Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Great chicken shawarma
A place Ive visited and supported for the last 10 years Ive definitely have seen a serious decline in the customer service as well as the quality of food since the owner has stopped working at the restaurant , and have hired staff with little to no interest . Which makes me not want to visit restaurant at all .
The chicken was extremely dry and burnt. Not to mention that I barely got any chicken in the wrap very disappointed in the quality of the chicken. The toppings were nothing to brag about either.
Yummy
They don t deserve even tho 1 star. Staff was very rude specially the guy who has tattoos.Very unhygienic
The food is good but the guys working there needs training. Sometimes there is a line up and these guys are lingering around chatting. I was the only customer in there on Friday evening and two of the guys were chatting, did not even look my way or said anything to me. For a good 2 minutes or so I was just standing there. The work station needs to be a bit more tidy and clean.
Love their Mix Platter. Super good! Highly recommended
The food is the best and the atm is good with the internet
Only concern is about using same cutter for beef and chicken. Hindus should note that before ordering, other than that, This is best shawarma on shepherd.
Tastiest and affordable
No hardly meat on it. Last time I bought no meat at all. When I talked to the person cashier I told him about the issue , he just laughed.
I really like the shawarma considering the price, for me the meat to veg ratio and bread ratio is best. I asked them for spicy, and its tasted good, I generally liked that their wrap was on dryer side and not too soggy. The ambiance can be improved upon. Love their deal , 2 for 11 dollars plus tax Will go again and recommend
Came here at night, they were sold out of almost everything even though they were supposed to be open for a few hours. Got the chicken Shawarma which I thought would be hard to mess up. It wasn t good, chicken was mushy and overall taste and flavor just wasn t there. Lots of better options.
Good shawarma at reasonable prices. One of my go to when in the area
I really like tasty shawarma but between the attitude of the worker & the uncleanliness of the station I truly should ve walked out. The station has ingredients mixed together, metal spoons lingering in the sauce just disgusting! I definitely will be filing this to the health board because if the front of your house can look like this imagine the back.
Best sharwamas
Excellent halal shawarma place
Best Service!!
The employees there don t listen to you at all . I had to ask them multiple times for everything but still they made a shawarma which I never asked for . Like seriously horrible service
These guys are using a dirty cloth to clean the counter top where they make sandwiches. When I politely ask them about the health issues related to this practice, all 4 guys behind the counter started shouting at me and I had to leave the place. Will never return to this place again, doesnt worth it. Big health hazard.
Big portions for the price. Not the tastiest shawarma but the price beats it all ^^
Pretty good shawarma place reasonably priced.
Great place man. 12.50 after tax for 2 shwarma is fantasic. Chicken was jucicy made perfectly. Love how u can pick and choose topping while they makw it infront of you. I had a lot of issues with the markham location messing up the orders but this place was better in every way. Guys who were working took very good precautions with changing gloves. Nothing bad to say about this location. Great food, great employees, 100% coming to this location instead of their markham location!!! Good job guys!!!
Used to be really good. Something has changed. The meat these guys use is different now. Tastes different. If you have a tongue for rich shawarma taste, I would avoid this shawarma spot. The prices are kinda cheaper than the rest. Which is why people go here most often. But I would rather pay more to receive higher quality meat/produce. The shortest guy working here with no facial hair has problems remembering people s orders. Don t get upset with the customer when you as the server/food handler can t remember a simple order. I ve been on both sides so I understand it s not easy but don t get frustrated and show attitude towards customers that contribute to your stores revenue which pays your salary. No longer will be returning here. There are a ton of shawarma spots I can go to. Not my loss.
This little hole in the wall shawarma place is exactly what I miss most living outside the city ...it is nothing fancy, its straight forward quick take out service, a delicious chicken shawarma plate for a really good price and a generous portion. Next time I am in the area, I would not hesitate to return. Parking: Little plaza with several closed stores, parking was easy.
Dont let the exterior fool you this place is a hidden gem! By far the best swarma Ive ever had & at a awesome affordable price. (add everything) so good.
Food was good and filling.
Very cheap food that is very filling and tasty
worst management ever seen in toronto employees never care about what you ask for. will never visit this place again. food not tasty either if you are looking for same price range? there is one near Victoria park and finch, family shawarma and falafel. better taste, better management taste 10x better better change your rude employees/management.
Used to be a great location but now its breaking apart. Owner didnt seem to care about cleanliness or renovation.
Great food friendly staff
Only went there coz it was open late and closer to my home. Service super slow. There were only two people ahead of me and it took 20 mins to order. This place gets busy as prices are reasonable but taste is average.
Excellent Halal Shawarma if youre on the go! Prices are great for the quantity and the taste is amazing too. No place for sitting though, so its ideal for when you are doing take out.
Customer service is 0%.Food is good.
Best shawarma i had I like the beef shawarma Food
The food is great, prices are responsible compared to other places however the store is dirtier than a mechanic shop. The floors are oily, the counter tops are full of food debris, the washroom is nasty and it smelled horrible.
The best thing about them are their deals of 11.5 for 2 shawarmas and taste and quality has been the same in the 4 Qpast years that Ive been eating.
ok taste
Best and cheap shawarma in the town.
Good food
My go to place for lunch fresh and tasty
Place looks damp, the food is just amazing!! I wonder why dine is still not open. The food is priced very reasonably. There is always people waiting in line for a good reason as the place is mostly busy.
Good cheap Chicken Shawarma combo with fries and pop. Costed about 12.42$. Sometimes their quality is not consistent but it s a good spot taste and price wise. THEY ONLY ACCEPT DEBIT CARDS !!! (Makes sense as CC charge merchant fees)
Tasty as per the name and good sized portions at fair prices.
I love the falafel sandwich! Delicious and freshly made every time. Speedy pleasant service and a great price!
They dont pick up the phone i called like 15 times
Why is no one answering the call ?? Very bad experience calling first time ! It s just that you have to go and place order and stand for 25 min
Its ok.
Standard shawarma Wheelchair accessibility: None Food : 3/5 |
The employees look miserable and not friendly. They dont talk to you or wish you. Food quality and taste not good as before. Food : 2/5 |
The chicken is really soft and their hot sauce tastes like homemade
They have no customer service. They did not even bother you to say hello, greet or atleast thank you. They were so rude. The food was average, they are charging for literally for everything, extra sauce, toppings. Could never come back, such a bad restaurant and poorly staffed people.
Delicious food for an amazing price. Open till 1am every day
Standard shawarma place. The food is great for the price. The service is usually fast. Food
I regularly visit this store but lately there is a after taste with the raw onions that they have. I think they should pay attention how the onions are handled.
Service is really horrible and pathetic. They won t listen to you. You cannot ask them anything or tell them what you want in your food. They will not listen to you. They are so disrespectful, if you ask for ketchup they tell you it is only for french fries. They mix orders and wont even tell which one is yours. Really bad experience going there. I suggest everyone to stay away from them.
Vegetarian options: Falafal Recommended dishes
Worst experience. Falafel balls were not properly cooked and service was very poor.
Need to Wrap the Shawarma tighter, but other than that, great tast!
Real nice
Budget shawarma
chicken shawarma is really good
Really yummy and great deals.
I love this place. The only thing is that the energy in the place yesterday was just weird, silent, no TV or music, just silence. Whatever the food was fresh and good. If you like sauce, you better tell them to put extra as they r a little cheap with it.
Not what is listed on the menu. I arrived and stood in line to hear that what I wanted would be ready in 45 minutes. Thats a long time for fast food! Im unlikely to come here again.
The Owner doesnt allow tips. If he allowed tips! The employees would have a incentive to perform better.
Great taste. Low price.
This was an OK place overall. There was nothing bad. The prices are decent. Specially the shawarma wrap price. The rest of the items are the same price as in other places. This is a place i would go again if there are no other options. Food and the Service is ok. The atmosphere is bad. The place is not clean enough.
Super good pricing for what it is
There are seats but mostly takeout. Their wraps are not as dense as they used to be. Its a fluffy. Not as filling so you will need to buy two wraps. Make sure they wash their hands before they put on gloves to make your wrap!!
Food was amazing for a great price
Take only!! Worth your time and money Staff was polite too Food
Delicious and.good price
Weve ordered shawarma plates many times here. There is always a long line and the service speed is reasonable. Great food, huge portions, always filling. The price has increased but the items are decently priced.
Two Chicken Shawarma wrap is my go to for this place.. not sure what happened but it seems to be a lot lighter than it used to be. Ive been going to this places for years and definitely notice the difference in this recent visit and am disappointed.