Middle Eastern Restaurants near Markham, ON

“Purchased the 3 item tray with donar, chicken and beef shwarma. My order was for take out so I am only rating the food.

Let me start with the positives:
- Donar was solid, lots of flavor and tender. Without the donar, my rating would have been 3 stars.
- Rice and potatoes were good. Both fully cooked and seasoned well.
- Good portion size.
- Good home made hummus; they were generous with the tahini in it.

Suggested areas for improvement:

- Beef shwarma was a disappointment. Beef was very tough/stinky with chewy tendons still in-tact. Consider using better cuts of beef or tenderizing.
- Both the chicken and beef shwarma were conservative with the seasonings. I didn't taste much middle eastern spices coming through.“

“The food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptional. Knafe Nabuslyehwas the cherry on top! Highly Recommwnd.“

“The meat was fresh and well seasoned with all the different flavors in one bite. Portion size was great for the price nowadays. The owners were very friendly and welcoming as I ordered the platter. Support your local spots! Ordered the Shawerma Platter for $21.41 (including tax)“

“Newly Renovated Space.
More Importantly, Tasty Shwarma resto
has the Best Flavour (must add
***Cilantro/Parsley***(if you are not allergic)
to help contrast and emphasize its other flavours in the shwarma sandwich and must include the
***garlic and tahini sauces***
*** if your not allergic***
or
it's Not a Shwarma!!
*and* Best Value for in the Toronto and GTA!!“

“I want to give a big shoutout to Dheru and Rehanna for their amazing service. I accidentally placed my order at another Osmow’s, but they went out of their way to call the other location and sort everything out for me. They still made me a delicious poutine here and were super friendly the whole time. Really appreciate their effort — great customer service!“

“Big shoutout to Laba and Rihana at the North location — their service is outstanding! They’re always polite, professional, and genuinely care about customers. They listen, they smile, and they make sure every order is right. You can tell they take pride in their work. Thanks for making every visit such a great experience“

“Delicious Middle Eastern restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere“

“This place has excellent quality food and friendly service. I ordered the chicken breast kebab dinner. The chicken is perfectly seasoned, juicy and tasty! The naan bread is soft and fluffy. In fact, I can eat it by itself. The Greek salad is so fresh and I love the dressing. I like their Greek salad better than those at Greek restaurants. Overall, I am just happy to have a quality restaurant near my home where I can go to get quality food anytime.“

“A clean restaurant, very tasty food, and very respectful to customers“

“They serve great food and amazing hospitality.“

“Mina was fantastic, very friendly and enthusiastic, she walked me through the menu and was extremely attentive and so helpful. Everything was fantastic, from the hot freshly made pita bread, to the delicious hummus and the tawuk (chicken breast) which was tender and juicy. The rice was flavourful and the crispy onions added to how unique and delicious it all was.“

“It’s really delicious halal food. If you are a food lover, pls have a try. Hope you will enjoy.“

“Great restaurant for chicken shawarma Sandwiches and platters.“

“It’s my go-to spot for a quick and delicious lunch. What sets this location apart is the consistently friendly service. The staff always greets you with a smile, and they're super patient, even when there's a line-up out the door. The pitas themselves are always fresh and generously filled. I'm a big fan of their falafel pita - the falafel is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained. It's a great place to grab a quick and tasty lunch or dinner.“

“I think it's safe by now to say that everyone has heard of the term that abs are made in the kitchen... I will add something to this by saying that it doesn't have to be in your kitchen at home or by eating bland and boring food! I had the opportunity today to pass by and visit my old friend Johnny at his shawarma restaurant on Kennedy Road not far off the 401... @johnnysshawarma is consistently ranked in the top handful of shawarma restaurants in the city and I can honestly say that I've never had better shawarma anywhere (not even when visiting Israel!)... And that says a lot considering with my middle eastern roots (my Dad was from Egypt) this is one of my favorite foods as it's delicious as it is nutritious especially when given the option to swap out the starchy carbs like the insanely good rice and potatoes with equally amazing salads and dips... Make sure to stop by and grab a bite if you are heading anywhere East of the DVP off the 401 and let them know Andre sent you 💪💪💪“

“I come here for a second time around. The food, Ambiance and staff are superb, this is highly recommended. Especially SACO our Server, he is so Funny and very approachable, always takes good care of his Table to make sure everything was fine.“

“The best services and most polite and friendly staff with a very good quality of food and products“

“I've been visiting this place every Sunday, it's turned into a ritual. My Sundays are incomplete if I don't visit BRO'S. My favorite shawarma place and the shawarma is top quality. Quick shout-out to Mohammad his service is really spot-on and pays attention to every detail. A quick suggestion to add in just a fries wrap to your menu cuz sometimes I don't feel like eating chicken and only wanna have fries! Thankyou“

“Best Shawarma ever! Emad is very welcoming & friendly. Have tried many other places, but no comparison. He is the best!!“

“When I first entered the shop, there was someone inside, and I thought it was owned by an Arab or Syrian, since shawarma originated in Syria or is considered Arab. But the shawarma is amazing, the taste is delicious. They are kind people. There was a man inside who was from India, a very polite person. I really liked this restaurant.“

“Delicious food, great price, generous portion!“

“I’ve been to this tahinis multiple times since opening and it had never disappoint. The food here is consistently filled with flavor but the vegetables sometimes lack freshness. Staff here are super nice and the atmosphere is clean and like an Arabic cuisine. Would recommend!“

“I had an amazing experience at this place! The shawarma was absolutely delicious — packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and super satisfying. What really stood out was the excellent customer service by Nisar. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food and top-notch service“

“great staff,tasty food🤤🤤🤤“

“I love it so much it’s so good“

“We were randomly strolling through Cedarbrae mall and as we were exiting we spotted this joint. Wow -
so grateful to have went. Huge portions, fresh food and so so delicious. I am so happy we found this place and its so close to where I live. Highly recommend! I got the Quarter Chicken Plate, and my sister got the Chicken Shwarma Plate. We also got the beef Samosas - so crispy and yum!“

“First time visited the place and it's a hidden gem I'm telling you. Great service and the guy even recommended me the most selling stuff to try out and God it was indeed Amazing! Their rice topped with all the souces, veggies and the meet is a match made in heaven. Highly recommend and will for sure visit again.“

“Great food. Fresh & healthy. Excellent service. 10/10 would recommend“

“It's been 2nd time I tried there food.Really nice kabab it feels like authentic afgani kabab.The staffs are really nice mainly Farzana she has always greeting or serve with smile.It was really a nuce experience with her!!!“

“Came in close to closing time and they made me feel SO welcome — honestly deserves way more than 3.9 stars.
Walked in near closing, grills already being cleaned, and the guy still greeted me with a smile. Order came out fast and everything was incredibly fresh — I’m talking an hour later and it was still hitting hard.
The portions are generous, the sauces and fillings are more than enough, and the deals are real deals. I only got one and immediately regretted after having it not grabbing two — trust me, get the deal for 2, you WILL want that second one once you finish the first.
They even threw in a free can of drink just because they were happy I stopped by at closing. That kind of energy is rare. This place deserves all the love — don’t sleep on it!“

“Thanks for the clean and delicious food. Fantastic شكرا علي الاكل النظيف واللذيذ .روعة“

“The pasties are delicious. Visited the new Oakville location today, and sampled some wonderful pastries, will definitely be returning soon.“

“Best in town .We enjoyed hospitality and customer service of staff.Must visit.“

“We love the Shwarma , we enjoyed the food. even the line was long but Service was excellent.“

“Highly recommended ‼️
I’ve got to say, their chicken poutine is hands down the best I’ve had so far – perfectly crispy fries, just the right amount of sauce, melty cheese, and tender, flavorful chicken.
I also really enjoyed their butter chicken wrap – full of flavor and super satisfying.
On top of that, the customer service was great, and the atmosphere was welcoming. The place was super clean and felt fresh, which made the whole experience even better.“

“Poor service and rude behaviour from manager at this location . Don’t ask for anything they sell as Greek as they don’t have proper ingredients for it“

“A total hidden gem for comfort food lovers. Everything we ordered hit the mark, and it’s easy to see why so many people stop by for takeout. Space to sit is tight, but tables turn over quickly—perfect timing by the time your food is ready. We’re definitely coming back to try the rice dishes next round.“

“good deal on National Shawarma Day“

“The best doubles in the east end and the city!
3$ doubles can’t beat that price ,6polouri for 1$ mawdness ! Soooooo good ! I’ve heard the jerk chicken is good too ! I drove half way across Scarborough to come here when I crave doubled“

“So i am here to write the review especially because the vibe of place is really amazing i really love the service and overall atmosphere the staff (dilrose) she is so polite and welcoming and her aura is impressive i would really visit again because of her overall the place is good and welcoming“

“Amazing! Beautiful! Delicious!“

“One of best shawarmas in entire gta for long time now. Wish they offered shawarma boxes as well at lunchtime for a more economical option tha paying 20 a plate, like many other donair/shawarma places i pay 13 dollars for..esp for me who intermittent fasts and avoids carbs so you can get salad n meat only“

“I had a chance to stop by this place for the Poutine, I must say this is the best poutine in town, the worker Mr. Ali who served us was an amazing and heard working person.
I truly appreciate the business they’re serving for our community.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great Tuesday Deal!

Tried the beef shawarma on their Tuesday special and it did not disappoint. The beef was juicy and well-seasoned, the portion was generous for the price, Definitely a solid spot for a quick and tasty meal. Highly recommend if you're nearby on a Tuesday!“

“perfect food and yummy taste“

“I visited Faryab Restaurant and tried their famous Palaw Uzbaki. Honestly, it was really good.

The rice was soft and full of flavor, with a nice mix of carrots and raisins, and the lamb was tender and delicious. You can really feel the authentic Afghan taste in every bite, and it’s one of their most popular dishes for a reason.

Overall, the food felt fresh and satisfying, and the portion was great. If you like rich, flavorful rice dishes, I would definitely recommend trying their Palaw Uzbaki.“