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Was a bit nippish and after reading up on this location, took a drive to sample their goods. There is a large parking lot up front and no worries if finding parking. Took the mixed plate combo with a side of wonderful chips and a fizzy drink. The accompanying veg was very fresh and plentiful accompanying the plentiful and flavourful meats (chicken and beef) all wrapped up into a sight of goodness. The garlic spread was amazing and would definitely ask for the spicier version next round. The staff were plenty friendly and made you feel like an old regular. Looking forward to my next visit!
Nice spot. Got take out of course under the dine in restrictions. The flavour of the tahini and the other marinades are robust. I got the beef and chicken shawarma plate. It comes on rice, has some fried potatoes, and other pickles sides and hummus. Really flavourful. I would say that the beef and especially the chicken which is white meat was dry. I imagine if the joint during pre Covid would be a lot busier and higher turnover to have juicer meats. $12 plus tax for the plate. I would say not bad considering food inflation.
As I continue my quest for best shawarma, I came across Johnny's. I usually check to see if people from the country's cuisine eat there, and there were a few! Service was great, I was immediately greeted and served when it was my turn. Ordering my usual mixed plate to get a taste of the chicken and beef shawarma, I was impressed with the size of the plate. They also put good dollops of hummus and spicy garlic sauce (which was SO GOOD). The best part is that all of their pastes and sauces are VEGAN, which helps me on my new diet. The chicken and beef were well seasoned, though there were a few bites that I found dry. With the tahini and spicy habanero sauce, it made it better. It was laid on a bed of lentil rice, which must have been amazing, though I didn't partake because Paleo. Can't wait to try their pita and naan, since I didn't get a chance this time around due to diet.
GOOD FOOD! My husband's really happy. Great customer service as well. As we entered the place, it smelled amazing!!! Will definitely come back!!
If you say Johnny's, the collective voice in Toronto would be Johnny's Hamburgers - rightly so as it's been an icon for half a century. However, I propose to you another place to consider. Johnny's Shawarma! If I was back in my old hood, I would have a seat with my name on it etched in bronze for all ages. This place isn't about just being a quick serve, it's about having a food experience. First time, Johnny's was at the Taste of the Middle East. Second time, I got to experience the whole menu at an event. I made it a note to return and do a write up of this place. It's only fair that another Johnny's in Scarborough gets some attention - as little as I may be able to drum up. Johnny is a charismatic and tireless soul. He is a both a showman and an excellent purveyor of fine mid-east food. His motto is "Addiction Guaranteed" and he does his best to deliver on it. The food quality is very good and for those who look to be comfortably full, you will have no arguments here as the quantity is very generous. Each dish is prepared fresh and amazing. He even carves his shawarma by hand! Not some sheep shear that many are using now. Why is hand carving so important? Have you been to a real deli? They tell you that hand carved meats for sandwiches are better...why? Who cares, it just is! We don't argue...we just enjoy. Well, trust me, hand carved shawarma is the way to go! Thick chunks of meat with just the right sear on one end and juicy through the rest. All the taste and no taste of machine oil and metal - yeah, you didn't think of that did ya!?! My ratings is quite simple (and I do change it up here and there) up to 3 stars for food. 1 extra for ambiance. 1 more for service. It's a quick serve restaurant in Scarborough so ambiance will suffer a bit but let's say Johnny's personality makes up for it! Oh BTW as Johnny says... "Don't ever be sorry, unless you had shawarma somewhere else!" Somehow this rang true as I live in Richmond Hill and rarely make it out to Scarborough and had shawarma elsewhere. I'm still paying for it two days later, and they used the Sheep Shears!!! - UGH! FML! CHEERS!!!
Passed by this restaurant and decided to check it out on a whim and glad I did. Tried their chicken shawarma plate, now $15.99, since I saw others post prices from a couple months ago, but it has changed since. I got everything on the plate, and it was delicious. The chicken shawarma is a little dry, but the garlic sauce and hummus fixes that problem. It also comes with rice, potatoes, tabbouleh, pickles, and a pita with more garlic sauce. The server behind the counter was nice, and the restaurant was clean.
Johnny's Shawarma should be on Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here!" WHERE - Seriously, where have you been? I did mention this has become a pattern right? Johnny's has been in a small plaza on the corner of Kennedy/Ellesmere for 24 years, and I have driven by hundreds of times. Why did I not see it before? After I read the reviews on Yelp, we finally had a chance to try it out. JOHNNY - We walked in not knowing what to expect, and were greeted by a really nice guy. I told him it was our first time, we heard about this place and the next thing you know, I'm asking his name. It's Johnny! ORDER - We didn't quite know what to order. When we go somewhere new, I'm overwhelmed with choices. Johnny to the rescue! He suggested a mixed plate for my husband, and chicken/beef shawarma combo for me so we could try different items. SEATING - There are a few tables and counter seating so we grabbed a booth, some drinks and checked into Yelp. The place is very clean and I was surprised the ventilation was working well (no smoky or greasy fumes). FOOD - Johnny was very gracious and offered us complimentary Zaatar (Lebanese Vegetable Pizza) and Cheese Manakish to try. Both were garnished with onions, olives, mint, and tomatoes. I've had Zaatar before, but these mini pizzas tasted so fresh! Thank you so much Johnny! The food was brought to us and WOW, where do I begin. The pita bread on the shawarma was perfectly grilled, with a nice crispy exterior. It was cut in half so my husband could try it. The chicken and beef slices were crusty on the outside and succulent, perfectly seasoned and tender. The hummus was fresh, and I could definitely taste the garlic paste that was brushed on the inside of the pita. It wasn't overpowering though. The pickled vegetables and tabbouleh added a nice crunch and slight bitterness/tang to balance out the flavors. The fries were fresh cut and meaty, no skimpy fries here! The mixed plate also came with a grilled pita bread with garlic paste, rice with lentils, potatoes, tabbouleh, hummus and pickled vegetables. PAYMENT - Before we left, we asked where to put our plates and one of the staff said to leave them on the table. You can pay with cash, debit or credit card; however, the tip function is not on the machine. There is a cup on the counter, so I would highly encourage everyone to tip. This is truly a family run business that shows a lot of pride in their food and customer service. OVERALL - We had a fantastic meal and felt like guests who never leave your home hungry! Johnny thanked us for stopping by and even kindly mentioned that sometimes when we're driving, we're focused on where we're going, so it's easy to miss his restaurant. I thought that was so thoughtful of him to say. This is definitely our favorite shawarma place! PRICES - Shawarma Plate - $11.99 Wrap, fries and pop - $10.49
I know I've said this before, but this is still my go-to spot for shawarma when I'm in the area. Johnny always greets me with a smile, and many times, I place my order with him over the phone for a quick pickup. My favourite remains the mixed plate of chicken and beef (I can't bring myself to order anything else - haha)! The price is still $12.99, and there is no additional charge for a mixed plate. The garlic paste is addictive, so warning, no vampires will come near you! I like to add the meats to the included pita with garlic paste and make a pita wrap. Every person I've referred has been a repeat customer!
Tried the mixed shawarma platter with beef and chicken and it came in a generous portion. The service there was also great. When I let them know that I don't eat parsley, they were able to substitute the tabbouleh with salad. Overall, I would come here again to get my shawarma fix.
Dropped by for a weekday lunch pick up as I was in the area picking up THE last christmas present for a niece. Johnny's Shawarma popped up on my Yelp app and debating between going here and Jolibee, I decided that I needed a little more veggie in my lunch so JS won out this time. It was still quiet at 11:30 a.m. and I was lucky to beat the lunch rush that came through the door as I was leaving with my 2 shawarma wraps in hand. A very congenial gentleman who greeted me, took my order and prepared my food was a pleasure through and through. I walked out with a mixed (chicken and beef) shawarma wrap and a falafel wrap for under $20. The wraps were both tasty and I liked that I was able to watch the gent scoop up the freshly made falafel batter into his deep fryer for my order. No pre-made balls here, folks! :) Both wraps were tasty albeit being a little salty (thanks, pickeled veggies!) and the size or the wraps were perfect that I didn't go into a food coma after eating my lunch. I liked Johnny's shawarma enough to drop in for another taste next time I'm in the area. Good work!
We were looking to try something different for dinner and Johnny's Shawarma came up with good reviews on Google, so we decided to give this restaurant a try. Coming in, there are a good amount of seats to dine in, and because we came at night on Family Day, it wasn't as busy. However, I can imagine how busy it can be during regular weekday lunch time. They have wraps, and shawarma bowls to choose from. We ordered the shawarma bowls and initially it comes with Naan and salad. The food is prepped within 5 mins and wow, the portion is very big. The plate was stuffed with meat, plus coming with Naan, salad and hummus, there was a lot of food, and really great for the price you pay. I really loved the garlic sauce and also the naan because it had their garlic sauce all around. It was so flavorful, plus the meat (beef and chicken) were very tasty/tender. Definitely worth checking out
Stopped by Johnny's Shawarma on my way home from the cottage Sunday evening. Johnny's has been in business since 1995, and they specialize in shawarma, including mixed plates, wraps and even poutine. The place was busy, so we had a short wait. We were warmly greeted by Johnny himself. On this visit, we ordered two chicken shawarma plates and small order of baklava. We were served very quickly and efficiently. The portion size was huge, so I recommend you don't order unless you're really hungry. The wraps would be a great alternative. The plate can easily be shared.
2 months ago
I enjoyed a mixed shawarma here -- it was tasty with the sauce and pickle. The meat itself was okay, not as tender as I would like, but the serving was generous, with pieces of meat that were thicker and larger than typical. Their Baklava is delicious. They sell boxes of it for takeaway also. I'd recommend it. read more
7 months ago
First off I have to start with a negative they had a promotion at the front saying 20.99 for two dinners when I asked them inside they said only falafel. I think that is very misleading on their end. I got the mixed shawarma dinner it's 20 bucks plus tax, they load it up with chicken and beef and hot sauce and pomegranate molasses. The meat was really tender and it tasted really good with the tahini and pomegranate molasses. The rice was cooked perfectly and the parsley commented the meal well. The owner was kind and explained the the whole two dinner 20.99 situation. Just a recommendation to be transparent but the food was phenomal. read more
Located near Kennedy Commons is another shawarma spot in Scarborough. Driving in this area is not the most fun but worth to make a stop if you are nearby. The service was efficient and lots of seating inside. Ordered the chicken shawarma wrap which was yummy and fresh! Would come back again. read more
Was a bit nippish and after reading up on this location, took a drive to sample their goods. There is a large parking lot up front and no worries if finding parking. Took the mixed plate combo with a side of wonderful chips and a fizzy drink. The accompanying veg was very fresh and plentiful accompanying the plentiful and flavourful meats (chicken and beef) all wrapped up into a sight of goodness. The garlic spread was amazing and would definitely ask for the spicier version next round. The staff were plenty friendly and made you feel like an old regular. Looking forward to my next visit! read more
1 year ago
Nice spot. Got take out of course under the dine in restrictions. The flavour of the tahini and the other marinades are robust. I got the beef and chicken shawarma plate. It comes on rice, has some fried potatoes, and other pickles sides and hummus. Really flavourful. I would say that the beef and especially the chicken which is white meat was dry. I imagine if the joint during pre Covid would be a lot busier and higher turnover to have juicer meats. $12 plus tax for the plate. I would say not bad considering food inflation. read more
As I continue my quest for best shawarma, I came across Johnny's. I usually check to see if people from the country's cuisine eat there, and there were a few! Service was great, I was immediately greeted and served when it was my turn. Ordering my usual mixed plate to get a taste of the chicken and beef shawarma, I was impressed with the size of the plate. They also put good dollops of hummus and spicy garlic sauce (which was SO GOOD). The best part is that all of their pastes and sauces are VEGAN, which helps me on my new diet. The chicken and beef were well seasoned, though there were a few bites that I found dry. With the tahini and spicy habanero sauce, it made it better. It was laid on a bed of lentil rice, which must have been amazing, though I didn't partake because Paleo. Can't wait to try their pita and naan, since I didn't get a chance this time around due to diet. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
GOOD FOOD! My husband's really happy. Great customer service as well. As we entered the place, it smelled amazing!!! Will definitely come back!! read more
If you say Johnny's, the collective voice in Toronto would be Johnny's Hamburgers - rightly so as it's been an icon for half a century. However, I propose to you another place to consider. Johnny's Shawarma! If I was back in my old hood, I would have a seat with my name on it etched in bronze for all ages. This place isn't about just being a quick serve, it's about having a food experience. First time, Johnny's was at the Taste of the Middle East. Second time, I got to experience the whole menu at an event. I made it a note to return and do a write up of this place. It's only fair that another Johnny's in Scarborough gets some attention - as little as I may be able to drum up. Johnny is a charismatic and tireless soul. He is a both a showman and an excellent purveyor of fine mid-east food. His motto is "Addiction Guaranteed" and he does his best to deliver on it. The food quality is very good and for those who look to be comfortably full, you will have no arguments here as the quantity is very generous. Each dish is prepared fresh and amazing. He even carves his shawarma by hand! Not some sheep shear that many are using now. Why is hand carving so important? Have you been to a real deli? They tell you that hand carved meats for sandwiches are better...why? Who cares, it just is! We don't argue...we just enjoy. Well, trust me, hand carved shawarma is the way to go! Thick chunks of meat with just the right sear on one end and juicy through the rest. All the taste and no taste of machine oil and metal - yeah, you didn't think of that did ya!?! My ratings is quite simple (and I do change it up here and there) up to 3 stars for food. 1 extra for ambiance. 1 more for service. It's a quick serve restaurant in Scarborough so ambiance will suffer a bit but let's say Johnny's personality makes up for it! Oh BTW as Johnny says... "Don't ever be sorry, unless you had shawarma somewhere else!" Somehow this rang true as I live in Richmond Hill and rarely make it out to Scarborough and had shawarma elsewhere. I'm still paying for it two days later, and they used the Sheep Shears!!! - UGH! FML! CHEERS!!! read more
Passed by this restaurant and decided to check it out on a whim and glad I did. Tried their chicken shawarma plate, now $15.99, since I saw others post prices from a couple months ago, but it has changed since. I got everything on the plate, and it was delicious. The chicken shawarma is a little dry, but the garlic sauce and hummus fixes that problem. It also comes with rice, potatoes, tabbouleh, pickles, and a pita with more garlic sauce. The server behind the counter was nice, and the restaurant was clean. read more
Johnny's Shawarma should be on Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here!" WHERE - Seriously, where have you been? I did mention this has become a pattern right? Johnny's has been in a small plaza on the corner of Kennedy/Ellesmere for 24 years, and I have driven by hundreds of times. Why did I not see it before? After I read the reviews on Yelp, we finally had a chance to try it out. JOHNNY - We walked in not knowing what to expect, and were greeted by a really nice guy. I told him it was our first time, we heard about this place and the next thing you know, I'm asking his name. It's Johnny! ORDER - We didn't quite know what to order. When we go somewhere new, I'm overwhelmed with choices. Johnny to the rescue! He suggested a mixed plate for my husband, and chicken/beef shawarma combo for me so we could try different items. SEATING - There are a few tables and counter seating so we grabbed a booth, some drinks and checked into Yelp. The place is very clean and I was surprised the ventilation was working well (no smoky or greasy fumes). FOOD - Johnny was very gracious and offered us complimentary Zaatar (Lebanese Vegetable Pizza) and Cheese Manakish to try. Both were garnished with onions, olives, mint, and tomatoes. I've had Zaatar before, but these mini pizzas tasted so fresh! Thank you so much Johnny! The food was brought to us and WOW, where do I begin. The pita bread on the shawarma was perfectly grilled, with a nice crispy exterior. It was cut in half so my husband could try it. The chicken and beef slices were crusty on the outside and succulent, perfectly seasoned and tender. The hummus was fresh, and I could definitely taste the garlic paste that was brushed on the inside of the pita. It wasn't overpowering though. The pickled vegetables and tabbouleh added a nice crunch and slight bitterness/tang to balance out the flavors. The fries were fresh cut and meaty, no skimpy fries here! The mixed plate also came with a grilled pita bread with garlic paste, rice with lentils, potatoes, tabbouleh, hummus and pickled vegetables. PAYMENT - Before we left, we asked where to put our plates and one of the staff said to leave them on the table. You can pay with cash, debit or credit card; however, the tip function is not on the machine. There is a cup on the counter, so I would highly encourage everyone to tip. This is truly a family run business that shows a lot of pride in their food and customer service. OVERALL - We had a fantastic meal and felt like guests who never leave your home hungry! Johnny thanked us for stopping by and even kindly mentioned that sometimes when we're driving, we're focused on where we're going, so it's easy to miss his restaurant. I thought that was so thoughtful of him to say. This is definitely our favorite shawarma place! PRICES - Shawarma Plate - $11.99 Wrap, fries and pop - $10.49 read more
I know I've said this before, but this is still my go-to spot for shawarma when I'm in the area. Johnny always greets me with a smile, and many times, I place my order with him over the phone for a quick pickup. My favourite remains the mixed plate of chicken and beef (I can't bring myself to order anything else - haha)! The price is still $12.99, and there is no additional charge for a mixed plate. The garlic paste is addictive, so warning, no vampires will come near you! I like to add the meats to the included pita with garlic paste and make a pita wrap. Every person I've referred has been a repeat customer! read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
Tried the mixed shawarma platter with beef and chicken and it came in a generous portion. The service there was also great. When I let them know that I don't eat parsley, they were able to substitute the tabbouleh with salad. Overall, I would come here again to get my shawarma fix. read more
8 years ago
Dropped by for a weekday lunch pick up as I was in the area picking up THE last christmas present for a niece. Johnny's Shawarma popped up on my Yelp app and debating between going here and Jolibee, I decided that I needed a little more veggie in my lunch so JS won out this time. It was still quiet at 11:30 a.m. and I was lucky to beat the lunch rush that came through the door as I was leaving with my 2 shawarma wraps in hand. A very congenial gentleman who greeted me, took my order and prepared my food was a pleasure through and through. I walked out with a mixed (chicken and beef) shawarma wrap and a falafel wrap for under $20. The wraps were both tasty and I liked that I was able to watch the gent scoop up the freshly made falafel batter into his deep fryer for my order. No pre-made balls here, folks! :) Both wraps were tasty albeit being a little salty (thanks, pickeled veggies!) and the size or the wraps were perfect that I didn't go into a food coma after eating my lunch. I liked Johnny's shawarma enough to drop in for another taste next time I'm in the area. Good work! read more
2 years ago
We were looking to try something different for dinner and Johnny's Shawarma came up with good reviews on Google, so we decided to give this restaurant a try. Coming in, there are a good amount of seats to dine in, and because we came at night on Family Day, it wasn't as busy. However, I can imagine how busy it can be during regular weekday lunch time. They have wraps, and shawarma bowls to choose from. We ordered the shawarma bowls and initially it comes with Naan and salad. The food is prepped within 5 mins and wow, the portion is very big. The plate was stuffed with meat, plus coming with Naan, salad and hummus, there was a lot of food, and really great for the price you pay. I really loved the garlic sauce and also the naan because it had their garlic sauce all around. It was so flavorful, plus the meat (beef and chicken) were very tasty/tender. Definitely worth checking out read more
Stopped by Johnny's Shawarma on my way home from the cottage Sunday evening. Johnny's has been in business since 1995, and they specialize in shawarma, including mixed plates, wraps and even poutine. The place was busy, so we had a short wait. We were warmly greeted by Johnny himself. On this visit, we ordered two chicken shawarma plates and small order of baklava. We were served very quickly and efficiently. The portion size was huge, so I recommend you don't order unless you're really hungry. The wraps would be a great alternative. The plate can easily be shared. read more
5 years ago
Johnny's is a take-out place yet you are treated with so much hospitality and care. My friends and I mainly chose to go to Johnny's because they have more seating than does your typical shawarma restaurant that are all very small and caters mostly to take out orders. We arrived in a group of 6 and the worker (I assume he was the owner/manager) saw us trying to adjust a few chairs and immediately came from behind the counter to help us out. He was extremely personable with us the entire experience. Upon ordering, he told us to have a seat and they would bring us our food when it was ready. When we were done, we were about to bring the trays up when they insisted that we leave it and they'd take care of it. I think the workers went above and beyond their mandate for a take out place, by providing us full service that was very genuine. Their machine doesn't even have a tip option, so make sure you have some cash on you because they deserve to know their friendliness is noticed. I ordered the chicken kebab plate which came with salad, hummus, rice, and a garlic pita (they forgot to put pickles and pickled radish but I didn't care for it anyways). The food was good- I enjoyed it and it was filling. My favourite part was the pita, which had a nice garlic sauce sandwiched inside of it. The chicken was also good and not dry, and had the right amount of sauce on it. I wish my salad had a bit more dressing on it but that's really minor. I got to try a bit of my friend's tabouli salad which was pretty good, even though parsley doesn't sit too well against my taste buds. Towards the end of our meal, the owner/manager came by and gave us a box of baklava and said to have it for dessert. I don't think the baklava is made by them since the box looked like it was from a different place. But this is a prime example of genuine service where we all felt like valued customers and that they wanted to provide us a great experience, which they did. I was really impressed with Johnny's mainly for the top notch treatment of service we got. I also enjoyed the food and thought the value was good for what you get. Mind you, I don't have shawarma regularly at all, so I don't have anything to compare this experience off of. But overall, I think Johnny's can serve as a reliable place to go to where you'll get decent food and even better service (even if you get take-out). read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
The food here is excellent and the chicken shawarma platter is only $12.99 and could probably feed 4 people. Tried the beef shawarma as well and its ok but the chicken is definitely better. The fries are real hand cut fries that are cooked to order as well. The samosas they sell are amazing too! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
8 years ago
A clean little take out place with a few tables of 4 and a nice corner booth that my girlfriend and I occupied. The service was really good, people serving with a smile. The food was really good. I got the mix (chicken and beef) dinner plate, personally thought the beef was better because it was a tad juicier than the chicken, but overall both was good. The pricing was fair for the amount you get. I think it was $21 for 2 dinners. I really like the garlic sauce, hummus, and tabouli that they include. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This restaurant is a quick pickup spot on Kennedy and Ellesmere. The place was not crowded for a Friday evening. As there is no patio, the only option during covid is a take out. The menu is quick and easy. I went for the Shawarma dinner plates. I found the potions nominal even though other reviewers have described it and superfluous. The meat pieces from the Shawarma were juicy and tender. The pita bread was too thin and turned hard after we reached home. It's not as nice as it eating it when it's hot and fluffy. I also go the baklava which seemed like a good addition but not as good as I wanted it to be. This spot is good but I tend to like Shawarma Empire more. read more
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Johnny's by far is my favourite shawarma place! The owner is super friendly and the quality is always consistent. I typically get the shawarma dinner either chicken or mixed. Can't go wrong with either one. I love every single thing about this dish! Everything is seasoned and flavoured so well! Even the garlic pita they give you on the side is delish. Would definitely come back it's my go to read more
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