Shish Donair

After seconds of meticulous consideration my colleague and i decided on ordering the chicken schawarma poutine. Upon placing our order, the shopkeep asked us if it was our intention to have chicken schawarma AND french fries in a poutine style. Now, my compatriot and I are not Canadian, nor are we chefs of middle eastern cuisine. Neither have either of us been far within the bounds of the former Ottoman empire. As such, we have only a cursory knowledge of what chicken schawarma poutine would entail. Thus, our retort "you tell us, good sir". Yet, he again queried us, kindly insisting that we confirm our order. We responded in the affirmative. Our trust in this fair gent was fulfilled. We were rewarded with a delicious dish, lovingly packaged in a plastic to-go container. We were given both a fork AND a spoon. Perhaps you think it is not traditional to eat french fries with a spoon. You would be correct, and with good reason, for this tool was useless. Yet, our enjoyment of this east-meets-west fusion dish was not impaired. Delicious.

December 27, 2024 on Google

Super friendly owners! Food is great and always fresh. The only downside is the washroom is next door.

December 18, 2024 on Google

The food taste good. The service is good. The only thing I would say is that the meat doesn’t taste like shawarma meat. The chicken is more like tandoori chicken.

November 22, 2024 on Google

Nice staff. Small place. The shawarma had very different seasonings then usually and food was greasy. Not the best.

November 16, 2024 on Google

After a long cycling trip, the two of us stopped by Shish Donair, and it was the perfect spot to recharge. I had the Spicy Shawarma Wrap, and it was absolutely amazing! The balance of fresh vegetables, juicy chicken, and the perfectly spiced sauce made it the best shawarma I’ve had in Toronto. On top of that, the owner was super friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. The prices were also very reasonable—under $10 per person, which is fantastic for such great quality and portion sizes. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or refueling after a workout, this place won’t disappoint. We’ll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

October 24, 2024 on Google

Like dry and burnt food? This is your kind of place! Ordered the Souvlaki Shwarma and it was the worst meal I've had in a long time. A few more stages of dryness and it would have been jerky. So bad my dog wouldn't eat it.

November 30, 2022 on Google

Definitely recommend for any shawarma fan. Their portions are large and their price is very reasonable. The staff are extremely nice and polite. I've come here many times and they never disappoint.

March 9, 2021 on Google

Great tasting! Prices are good for the daily specials. It's all delicious. Good service too. Friendly staff. Like both rice sides. Wraps on Wednesday is a real deal.

December 8, 2019 on Google