It was sad. I wanted to stop before hockey game on Saturday evening around 6pm. However it seemed they don't have business anymore. Inside of store was dark and empty. They have store sign outside but no sign if they are closed permanently. I hope not! read more

Great food at great value and even better service. This place makes a tasty shawarma. Not like, drive across town amazing, but at 10.99 for a good sized shawarma, it's really good and fantastic value. What really makes this a five star establishment though is the guy running the place. Literally the nicest person, always so friendly and polite to everyone no matter what their energy is. It's a very casual joint, mostly does takeout but there's a couple stools if you want to dine in. One of my go to spots in the area. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Lovely clean place! The owner is very nice and when I asked, he told me about the history of the place. They've been there since 2010 and it's great supporting a small business. Generous portion and an awesome post-workout meal! Will visit again :) read more

Einstein Wrap House - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wonderful variety in the mixed platter so you can try a little bit of everything at once. The hummus has an amazing flavor! If we lived closer we would definitely be back. We had a nice conversation with the owners about Southern California. read more

Immediately, I was overwhelmed with the smell of the food and the welcoming greeting, he gave me More goes to the wrap was huge. read more

Einstein Wrap House - I didn't want to eat at all saved half for later - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Delicious food!!!! This place is fantastic. Probably the best falafel I've ever had. More texture in the mix, so they probably use fresh chick peas vs. powder. The roasted potatoes are to die for and the chicken shawarma wrap was not only full of tender, deliciously seasoned chicken, it was huge. And there are toppings galore. We came here before a Canucks game to eat better food at better prices than what you can ever get at a corporate arena. It's a five minute walk, so it's super convenient and soooo worth it. If we lived in Vancouver, we'd be here every week. This place is authentic, immaculate and just darned tasty. Mm! Enjoy! read more

Einstein Wrap House - Veggie plate with BEST falafel, hummus and potatoes- ever! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Amazing wraps and service! I found this place on yelp and we were staying in an Airbnb across the street. I ran over there and got takeout so we can enjoy it at our place and I was not disappointed! Both the chicken Shawarma wrap and the lamb wrap were delicious. He makes it to order and you can put in as little or as much of all of the items as you want. There are so many different fixins to put on including cheese, vegetables, different types of sauce, and some spicy stuff. I also got a Greek salad which was delicious. Everything was very fresh and good quality. We actually got take out here twice in two days, that's how delicious it was! The guy working here is super nice and very accommodating. Highly recommend!! read more

Einstein Wrap House - a man preparing food in a kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I have to say Einstein is a pleasant surprise near Keefer Street (or International Village neighbourhood) and Yelp brought me here for cheap eats. I got Chicken Shawarma wrap ($6.50) for lunch earlier and it was filling and delicious. Meat slices in the wrap was tender and moist, whereas some Donair joint had dry pieces in them. It was also fresh and full of greens as well. Service was fast and friendly. Maybe I should switch to Einstein instead of Babylon Cafe? **Visa and debit are accepted. NO wifi here. read more

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No tabbouleh !? W T A F and a lecture on how most places in Van that serve this cuisine are not from the Middle East or Lebanon. First Time Last Time. read more

Used to go here all the time when I worked in the area. Their platters are generously portioned, with fresh meats (my favourite is the chicken), moist, flavourful, and saucy (if you request their sauces, which I recommend!) Their platters are pretty customizable. The shawarma is good and generous as well, but I prefer the platters because you get pickled turnips (and the owners always knew to give me extra turnip because I loved them) and salad. With the meats, they grill them first before topping with the sauces, and you get nice moist pieces with some crispier ones... Mouth watering as I write!! The restaurant is super small but there are a few bar seats inside. As a few people have already mentioned, the owners are really kind folks who put a lot of care into their food and serving their patrons. If you go often enough, they end up memorizing your order and like to chat a bit as they make your food. Before you go, I suggest calling ahead to make sure they're open (they sometimes run out of meat early, like an hour before closing!) I just called today (4/28/2021) and their hours under the pandemic are Mon-Fri 11am-8pm (same as mall hours), and they are unfortunately closed on Sat and Sun due to a shortage of staff. COVID has definitely hit smaller restaurants hard, and this place deserves all the support it can get to stay afloat and survive. read more

I had very bad experience in this restaurant, I got food poisoning from lamb wrap. the owner was very rude. I will never go there again.

It's a wrap / donair / pita place... It's right beside the entrance to the International Village Mall parking lot.... Pretty new place (they've only been open for about 2 weeks).... the owners (family place... wife, and husband) have been involved in this kind of business before (the husband worked at Pita King on Expo Blvd for a few years). Now they've struck at it on their own. Limited menu... chicken shawarma and lamb... a few combos with salads or rice as the side. It's a tiny place, but the space is used fairly well... there's a few bar stools spread around the front window, and on the wall. I had the chicken shawarma wrap.... as a combo. The chicken was pretty tasty and flavourful... the salad was pretty good (maybe a touch too much vinegar in the dressing... but only a touch). And thankfully they're making taboulleh for the wraps (I think this guy was the only one at the Pita King making taboulleh... when he left... no more taboulleh). For the price... it was VERY filling, and I felt I got a lot of value for the $$$. Would definitely go back if I was feeling hungry or snackish! Edit... Forgot to mention... saw a "Halal" sticker on the window... FYI. read more

Einstein Wrap House - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wraps start at $6.49. To be honest, I don't know the difference between a shawarma, donair, and falafel... So I ordered the lamb platter, which was $8.49. The plate comes with salad, potatoes, pita, lamb, and rice. It was flavorful and the lamb was tender. Portions are large for me, and the prices are reasonable. They opened around a month ago. Staff are very friendly, and I like that the place is clean (I hope they keep this up). Since it's staffed by two people, don't expect to be in and out with your food in a minute. I have no complaints and can see myself coming here regularly for lunch (I'm Asian and love my rice after all). My only suggestion: aside from word of mouth being a good way to promote their business (and yelp of course), it's the smell of tasty meat that draws me to wrap places, eg. World wide wrap in Gastown, and Babylon in downtown. If Einstein Wrap House can somehow make the aroma of tastiness float through the open door, I'm sure they will have long line ups. read more

Einstein Wrap House - Lamb donair platter $8.49 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Large servings, delicious food, and under $10! This is a bright little restaurant that caters to those on the go (ie. lunch takeout, before/after a concert or game). It is a family-run business, and you are always greeted by one of it's owners when entering the shop. Many of the patrons I've seen here are regulars who all love this place. Alex (the owner) is always personable, friendly with his customers, and is genuine. The dining area is limited to stools with counters lined up against the front window and the wall; there are no tables/chairs. I love the food here. Chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, donairs, falafel, I've had it all. Always juicy and flavourful. And Alex always makes sure there is plenty of food on every plate he serves. With meals like this, who needs McDonalds or any of the other fast food places around here anyways? read more

Einstein Wrap House - Lamb Platter for under $10 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great place to pick up a quick bite. Fresh, delicious food. Friendly service. Minimal seating; stools in front of window or against wall. read more

Einstein Wrap House - Delish! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Surprisingly good. I honestly did not expect the food here to be this good. After one visit, this place has become my favorite wrap/donair place. I had the lamb and chicken platter and every component of the platter (except for one) ticked the right "tastiness" box. The chicken was tender and not dry. The lamb was bouncy and not tough. The rice was moist. The salad was fresh. The platter was not overly sauced - the right amount of sauce was drizzled on. The hummus had a good consistency along with a good flavor. The pita was nicely toasted so that it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The lone outlier was the falafel - it was super dry and super tough...but that was totally forgivable given the tastiness of the other components. 3.89 stars read more

Einstein Wrap House - Chicken and lamb platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Veggie lover's haven...Had the super tasty veggie wrap with hummus and all the trimmings! All sauces are home made and the owner is incredibly nice. Great value and portion. I can't speak for the meat or falafels but it's rare to get different types of veg, hummus, yogurt, potatoes, rice and delicious and healthy sauces without getting fried falafels. I felt great supporting this family run restaurant. The owner was not only patient with my questions, he was extra kind to what looked like a homeless customer who came in, taking care to ensure he got everything he needed. I didn't expect such a nice experience esp. from shawarma place -- they definitely have a repeat customer! read more

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Sooooo good!!! Good service and good food . I got the chicken shawarma, 100% recommend it.

After craving some Mediterranean food and Yelped for a place close by, we found this place. I had the falafel while bf had the chicken platter and unfortunately both of us were not very impressed. It was more quantity over quality. read more

A good price for great delicious food! The owner was super friendly, even checked in on us while chowing down to see if we wanted some water :) thank you! read more

Einstein Wrap House - Yum - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Hungry? No, I mean REALLY hungry? What crosses your mind when you can't decide between a Gastown sandwich lineup and an $8 sausage? Neither, that's what. Go get some real food, foo! For $7.99 you get a shawarma platter. Rice, salad, pickle, potatoes, hummus, tzatziki, grilled bread, and delicious shawarma, shaved fresh from the shawarma spinny thingy. Yes, it's called a vertical spit, but I didn't want to turn you off. These people are super nice and friendly, and really know how to make a happy customer. For me, it's the new winner of the sub-$10 lunch. read more

Not just a better alternative than the one beside Costco, but it sure is better quality, and cheap too. Ordered the fafalel, and impressed by the sauce too. friendly service. read more

Cheap, tasty, friendly, and Einstein approved. The couple who owns this know the regulars and are always so appreciative of every customer. I've had the chicken shawarma plate, lamb/chicken mix plate and lamb shank plate. All will get you stuffed for cheap. Great for pre-game or movie bite. A plate can feed two people. read more

I've walked past this place a million times before finally deciding to check it out last month. Really happy that I did! The place is run by a husband and wife and without fail they are always sooo nice and friendly (I've probably been six times since first checking it out). Food is really good! I hate those shawarma places that have no hummus or taboulie -- this is not one of them, they have all the good traditional stuff mmmm. Also, the meat is cut fresh, not taken from a warming container. Under $10 gets you a chicken platter and a can of pop! What more could you ask for? read more

Why even open a restaurant? Like there are a bunch of great donair restaurants in Vancouver... If you aren't going to do a better job or even an equal job, then what is the point. It's like, the food is ok... I mean there is nothing wrong with it, but the service is awful. The lady at the front counter who appears to be an owner or at least the wife of the owner really does not want your business. There is no one in line behind me and she is rushing me to pick an item, then says do you want everything on it & I reply, what is everything, she just points to a bunch of toppings behind a counter. I then proceed to watch her slap together the ingredients without care onto a wrap & hand me a bag... "Here you go" I say thank you and she gives a sarcastic smile before I leave... also it's weird that your bathroom has been 'out of order' for 6 months & there is no music playing. I won't be back, There is a much nicer guy doing a way better job on Water street. read more

I had the combo chicken/lamb platter and it was a solid dish. No complaints. Nothing to rave RAVE about, but a nice little place when you're looking for a healthier alternative to pizza or Micky D's. Everything was done well. The restaurant itself is kinda sparse. It's not really a bring a friend to sit and have lunch place, more like a quick bite before the game/movie/sushi places are closed kinda joint. One thing I will say: If you love lamb shank like I love lamb shank, then get here EARLY! It takes forever to make and is priced extremely reasonably so they're usually sold out at lunch. It's more of a 3 and a half stars, but I always round up. :P read more

I've seen a few recent Yelp reviews that rave about this place, so seeing as it's close to where I take a night class, I decided to stop in last week. It's the second gem that I've found in/around International Village (the other being the Sri Lankan stall in the food court). I was greeted warmly when I entered and my order came up very quickly. The chicken shawarma platter had rice, a roasted potato, Greek salad and chicken shaved freshly off the spit. You also get a bit of hummous and tzakiki with toasted pita. Truthfully, it was too much food for me, as in twice the necessary amount! So tasty though and fresh fresh fresh (especially evident in the salad)! Next time, I might opt for the wrap, even though I'd prefer to eat things in plated form. There were some desserts on a tray (looked like they were wrapped in phyllo and covered in honey) that I will have to inquire about next time...once I saw my platter, I knew I probably wouldn't eat for the rest of the night. They also had samosas available. There is somewhat limited seating, although I think the traffic here is more for take-out, at least in the late afternoon/early evening. If it's full, I suppose, you could always take your food and sit in the food court upstairs, where there is always space. There are probably 10-12 bar stools, some facing the street. The chicken seems to be the most popular, both in the platter and wrap form. If you're looking for delicious, healthy food at a low price point, this is a good bet if you happen to be in the area! read more

So you opened up a donair restaurant without knowing how to wrap a shawarma. Seriously, the lady at the front just slapped it together. And guess what? The wrap fell apart as soon as I bit into it. The people who gave this place more than 2 stars have either never had a donair anywhere else or they're missing a tongue. You want good donairs, go to Mr. Shawarma or Donair King on Davie. Don't waste your time here. read more

Loved this place! My first donair not in Germany. A definite place to go every time you're in Vancouver!!

Came here looking for shawarma, and only shawarma. Great portions here for a great price, and food is actually AMAZING! It was so good I pushed myself to finish everything even though I was completely stuffed. Friendly mom-n-pop kind of place, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Disclosure: I had just done a 3 hour hike in Lynn Canyon before I ate here and was very hungry. If you feel I hyped up this place too much, I suggest you eat here when you are hungrier. read more

JUICY JUICY CHICKEN, THIS PLACE IS MILES AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION! Good, honest service with a smile. Even if the crackheads give them a hard time (they give EVERYONE a hard time) Everytime im in dt I swing by this place 10/10 read more

Stumbled upon this gem on my way to work and my oh my was I surprised! They have 3 combos (chicken, lamb, falafel) donairs they come with salad and a drink and it's around $8! Their platters also look AMAZING. I ended up getting combo 3 which was the falafel donair, a Greek salad and a canned drink. The owners were friendly and very helpful and the food was ready in a jiffy! The portions are huge and everything was delicious. The Greek salad was very good I just wish it had olives. read more

Nice, delicious, excellent wrap! I definitely go there next time. And he was working till 10 pm, that was the only halal restaurant in that area at that time. The owner was very good-tempered. read more

Tiny place with bar seating. Staff are friendly but maybe not so used to chatty folks instead of those who just order and go. Nothing too special here except decent CHEAP eats: For $6.50, you can get a wrap that is as big as two cheap burgers. You can choose the toppings, including "everything", which will give you a decent amount of veggie in your meaty wrap but which will also cool down the meat in your wrap so don't expect a piping hot meal here. Sorry to say, they are also somewhat lousy at wrapping OR maybe we asked for "everything" in our wrap and the filling was too fat for the wrap to be tight enough. The result was a mess trying to eat it UNLESS you asked for it to be cut in half. TIP: Ask for your wrap to be cut in half. They will put it under a panini grill briefly. When I asked why, I was told that it helps keep the wrap together when and after they cut it. Once your wrap is cut in half, you get to start eating from the middle and it holds together nicely until the very end, which will still probably fall apart on you, so try not to eat these things on the go or without a paper bag to catch the bits. You can probably get away with carefully peeling off the aluminum foil into a "plate" but it can be tricky. Again, eat this sitting down! Food is mediocre, but bonus points for a filling portion being cheap. Aside: Yelp is asking for my opinion on Bike Parking near this business. Choices are "Yes", "No", and "Not Sure". How about, "Only if you want your bike stolen"? read more

Great service and food. The chicken shawarma wrap, my go to item on the menu, is always delicious and fresh. I always get it with extra hot sauce, and it has never disappointed! I've also tried the lamb do air but it isn't as good; the meat tasted kind of bread like and the texture was off. The chicken wrap though is 5/5, any day. Try ordering it without the cheese though if you want to save an extra dollar. There are already enough things in the wrap to make it burst. The lady who runs the store is very kind and always has a smile on her face. She answered all my questions about the options happily. I haven't tried their meal platters but I probably will one of these days as I work very nearby at the moment, and I pretty much drop by here at least once a week. Try this place if you haven't already when visiting International Village! read more

Hands down the best lamb donair platter in town at a very reasonable price. Served with a Greek style pita and salad, a half a baked potato and lots of rice. The Einstein platter is a lamb chicken mix which is pretty nice too. read more

Got the chicken shawarma platter to go for lunch. Tasty and awesome. A few points off, as the Greek salad lacked tomatoes (mostly cucumber), and the grilled pita was a bit dry. But the meat and seasoned rice was so good I couldn't stop eating it. Roasted seasoned potato was also solid. Service was quite fast, portions large, prices reasonable ($10.49 taxes in), and the staff friendly. Particularly liked how they freshly carved the meat off the rotisseries to order, rather than holding it in a heating pan. Will definitely go again. read more

The food is great and always consistent. The couple that own the place really put their heart and soul into the business. They ensure standards are kept high and they always remember my order even months after not visiting. Great place to go for a quick to go meal. read more

Went into Einstein's Wrap House for the first time the other day, everything about our experience was great. I've been to many Shawarma places and this is by far one of the best places I've been. The food was delicious and the portion size was generous. I highly recommend this place if you have a craving for Shawarma! read more

an absolute must to partake in any of their dishes!! ‍ everything is made by caring hands of the locally owned couple from the hummus , Greek salad,to the meats on the rotisseries .the service 5 stars for sure as well. they remember your face what you ordered the first and every time exactly how you like it .the prices are so reasonable and you for sure feel satisfied.Friendly , the minute you step in the door you are greeted with a genuine hello and a smile. Real people!! i was attending a 7 week program across the street and on my last day I decided to treat myself one last time as I live an hour away and all the debit machines were down due to rogers outag and so I had no way to pay for anything, as I said my goodbyes and they wished me luck , the gentleman suddenly said I'm going to give you something to try and he proceeded to put hummus with seasoning on top , some Greek salad ( he says I know you like the salad) and warmed up on the press a large pita wrap and said enjoy!!! sooooo goooood ! so kind , I was hungry!! i told them they saved the cab drivers life cause I was getting hangry and still had so much time before I would get homeThey laughed and we said our see you agains. i will definitely be back and continue to recommend highly this little gem of a place.!!! read more