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Taste of Shawarma
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Taste of Shawarma

Middle Eastern restaurant
4.0(1472 reviews)
Open
Today's hours: 11 AM - 12 AM

Taste of Shawarma is a new restaurant in Toronto opened more than 6 months ago.

This low-key counter-serve spot offers popular Middle Eastern fare, such as shawarma & baklava.

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Location

2488 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6B 3R1



Features

Service options

DeliveryTakeoutDine-in

Offerings

Halal foodHealthy optionsLate-night foodSmall plates

Frequently mentioned about

chicken and frieswrapchicken shawarma platebrown ricehot saucecinnamonshawarma sauceATMGTAdelicious shawarma

Featured User Reviews

Every piece of chicken and beef as well as the fries are either burnt or fried to the point of being rock solid. Waste of 15 dollars.

December 4, 2024 on Google

I found a nail in my rice, I went on December 5th between 1pm and 2:30pm

December 4, 2024 on Google

Hands down. this is the best shawarma I've had in the past 10-15 years. They have a great variety of options to customize your dish. Everything is fresh and tastes incredible. The portions are large, so you get your money's worth. My only suggestion would be to accept credit cards.

November 30, 2024 on Google

This has to the worst shawarma I have ever had. First of all the brown rice was just white rice with so much cinnamon it’s like it was doused with cinnamon flavour air freshener. Super deceptive and unacceptable. Especially if this was ordered by someone who is diabetic etc. Very unprofessional! Then the chicken… where is the seasoning on the chicken? It’s completely flavourless and is mostly chicken fat or skin. There is absolutely nothing to save the meal… even the pickles smell strange. Honestly feel like I am being trolled. Who is the troll cooking this ? Cannot eat from or trust a restaurant thats dishonest like this

November 11, 2024 on Google

If you're looking for a serious shawarma you need to visit, Taste of Shawarma. It's a busy fast food restaurant at a convenient location with ample parking. There is a small space to dine but I suggest a take out order. For a mouthwatering blissful experience that will transports you straight to the heart of Middle Eastern flavours that screams out boldness and authenticity - come and try, Taste of Shawarma!! They got the traditional grilling spits cooking, so you know these guys aren't messing around! From the first bite, you’ll notice the tender, perfectly seasoned meat which is cooked to absolute perfection. The meat has an incredibly crispy texture grill char. So crispy yet juicy and succulent. Their meal is topped with a generous mix of crisp fresh assorted vegetable toppings. There are a variety of sauces, but the hot sauce and shawarma sauce are simply out of this world. These two sauces pack an explosive richness adding each bite a burst of flavour that will send you off to another dimension. The portion size is generous! I promise their meal will leave your taste buds perfectly satisfied. This isn’t just fast food—it’s a culinary delight that will have you coming back for more. This is hands-down one of my favourite spots that deserves a raving review. You owe yourself to try it out!

November 6, 2024 on Google

Always a hit getting an extra-crispy chicken plate with cinnamon rice. Highly recommend getting all the sauces for extra flavour!

October 15, 2024 on Google

I ordered a beef shawarma plate for take out. The male employees were unfriendly and rude to me. Only the female employee was nice. The price was reasonable but the food didn't taste very food, it was bland. I won't come here again.

August 12, 2024 on Google

This place slowly decayed over years and looks like it has hit its bottom now. I came to order shawarma and fries, after taking my shawarma order guy didn't ask if I want anything else and switched to the next person in line, I thought I'll be asked later. I wasn't. When I brought his attention that I'm not finished ordering he told me to go in the beginning of the line to add fries. I left. Also while making food employees where screaming at each other and arguing. there are new faces working every month. Both high employee flow and high stress behind the counter indicates that working conditions are not good. It's hard to trust your food to angry, unhappy temporary kitchen stuff. Won't buy here again.

July 12, 2024 on Google