The hidden gem of Toronto shawarma. It's insanely easy to miss, given its close proximity to Empire and Ghadir, but this is a can't miss spot. The place itself is unassuming. The wraps themselves look unassuming. And then you take a bite out of it, and all of your prior thoughts are thrown out the window. The meat is flavourful, juicy, and well seasoned. That goes for both the beef and the chicken. Couple that with fresh veggies and a healthy amount of tahini and you've got yourself the recipe for a great shawarma. Get a couple of these and you'll be good for a long while. Cheers. Check out @foodpharaoh on Instagram for more food! read more

Nasib's - Beef shawarma wrap - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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This is the best shawarma salad plate. It's tasty, well organized and excellent. If you cutting down on your carbs-Excellence! read more

Nasib's - Shawarma plate, no rice - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

I didn't realize how many authentic shawarma shops are in this area, but I decided on Nasib's since it was recommended by a friend. we ordered the beef & chicken shawarma dinner plate. It was packed with meat, salad, various sauces, and also came with both rice & pita bread. Meat was nicely roasted and flavourful. We preferred the chicken as it was slightly more moist. The owner was super friendly & really takes pride in his food as he tries to explain every component of the dish. For $16, this makes a yummy & filling meal! I would totally do a shawarma crawl in this area if my tummy allows! Follow Jess.feed.me on IG for more of my food adventures! read more

Nasib's - Chicken & beef dinner plate - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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Can't stop returning for their chicken or beef shawarmas. Ive tried many of the other similar places (there are so many around here), but Nasib's obviously has a special recipe for seasoning and slow spit-roasting these meats that is just that much better than the others in my opinion -- there is more herb and spice flavor here than many of the more bland shawarmas u can buy around here such as the popular Empire just steps away (no offense, they are also quite good). Nasib's shawarma if you get everything on it will turn out to be a bit more tangy and salty and oily than some (all good imho). I'd ask for no pickles or iceberg lettuce of course. Hot sauce is not super hot fyi. Buy 2 and its a bit better deal. New owners now and they haven't changed the recipe much. OVer the years the shawarmas have gotten smaller and more expensive, used to be 2 for $7 some days but now its more like $14, but everywhere's more $ now. I go for the flavor. Can't comment on the fish or shish touwouk or other items, never tried them. The falafal was the best ive ever had and is griddled up fresh before your eyes, aromatic and moist when you sink your teeth in. If you are ordering by phone and not getting "everything on it", be very specific and repeat it back to them clearly - theyll often get it wrong. Just go in and order at the counter it doesn't take much longer. Tied for the best shawarma in the city (that i've tried so far) if you ask this man. read more

You would never know the quality of the food at this place if you were driving by. You wouldn't also know that they have a very quaint and cute patio out back! The food was amazing! The rice had an amazing spice and flavor. The tomatoes in the salad were so fresh omg! I highly recommend you give this place a shot! read more

Nasib's - Chicken Shawarma Dinner - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

What to do when your favorite shawarma place won't be open for another 30 minutes but the hangry monster is already loose? Try a new place. Nasib's is in the same plaza as Shawarma Empire but opens one hour earlier. Bigger than SE with a washroom. Ordered a beef shawarma dinner which comes with a pita to share with hubby; I subbed out the rice for more salad. The veggies didn't look or taste as fresh as SE and the pita was thin and very chewy; however, the meat was tender. Man! The flavors were potent and the meat was salty. Next time I'm going to have to be more patient. read more

Nasib's - Like this much better than the real ones. - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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Barely any meat in the 2 for $14 shawarmas both of the shawarmas combined should amount to one serving of meat. Typical Lawrence ave east flavours.. maybe if it was 2 for $8 I would recommend. I wanted to like this place based on previous reviews maybe it was a off day for them. read more

Easily five stars for this restaurant I tried the chicken shawarma and the chicken is so juicy , and there are a lot of fresh salad and topping you can choose from Guys don't forget to ask about the nasibs salsa, it taste amazing Keep up the good work guys 1 read more

Nasib's - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Change of owners but the food has remained the same with fresh ingredients and friendly service. My go to for over 35 years now.

Authentic shawarma wraps are sold here. Pickled turnips, red cabbage is what you should be getting in your wraps with tomato. Take note shawarma places that stuff your shawarma with iceberg lettuce... lol facepalm. Since we let them know it was our first time there, one of the guys came over after to ask how our sandwiches were, so customer service here is outstanding. Might have wanted a bit more hummus and garlic inside our wraps, but that's cause it was pretty good! 2 wraps for 10 bucks is a great value. We also received some pickled peppers on the side with our shawarma sandwiches which was great. Quick heads up credit card holders that you'll need cash or debit here. read more

Great place! Much better then empire shawarma! I love how this shop is ran by a family man! Not open on Sundays! It was Great to eat and it was very tasty! It was very authentic! Just a shame he had so many customers it took a while for the food to come! read more

Nasibs is just down the street from my usual go to shawarma joint Ibrahim's BBQ but I wanted to be a bit spontaneous I guess and decided to try somewhere new. Considering the amount of shawarma shops on Lawrence you have to be good in order to stay in business and I can attest that Nasibs Shawarma is definitely up there. I ordered a simple chicken shawarma combo and it was amazing, nicely put together and the pita was toasted perfectly. Even the way the ingredients were laid out was perfect. My biggest pet peeve is when you're shawarma falls apart but at Nasibs they definitely know how to make a good wrap. It's going to be a hard choice between this place and Ibrahim's. read more

Nasib's - Chicken Shawarma Combo - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

You may not know it, but you're looking at one hell of a great Shwarma joint. The chicken shwarma wraps are a good size and loaded with tasty chicken. The variety of toppings adds to the dish. Everything is moist, flavourful and not too expensive. The service is honest and done with a big smile. Just leave room for some dessert, the Middle Eastern style Baklava is simply AMAZING. Tasty delicious nutty sweet goodness in a square that you should not pass up. Get more than one; hell, skip lunch and just eat more Baklava. read more

Nasib sold his business new owners. I had a chicken shawarma sandwich didn't like it.The sandwich did not taste like nasibs quality. Very disappointed we never go back to this place. read more

There is some Shawarma competition along Lawrence Avenue in Scarborough. Establishments such as Empire Shawarma, Nasibs, and Al Tanoor compete for the best. Nasib's is located just a few doors down from Empire Shawarma. Advertising 2 beef or chicken shawarmas for $10, I went for it. I asked for extra sauce and spicy as I always do, but Nasib's went overboard. The first shawarma literally exploded as I ate it, make it a very messy situation versus an Empire Shawarma Lituation. The meat was meh, the vegetables were fresh, but overall, not a memorable shawarma experience. The gentleman making the food was kind, but he was handling cash as well. This one man operation lead to slow service, and this was not ideal for the lunch rush. I will not return to Nasib's in the future, and will instead try Al Tanoor or stick to Empire Shawarma. read more

Nasib's - 2 chicken shawarma for $10. I prefer Empire Shawarma. I will try Al Tanoor next time and update an official top 3. - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Nasib and his wife run this restaurant. They are very friendly Palestinian couple. The shawarma, both chicken and beef is absolutely fabulous. They have a 2 wrap deal for $10, which is great instead of getting 1 huge wrap that breaks. The Flavour is quite unique and whenever I am in the area, and hungry, I make sure I visit this place. This restaurant is the best shawarma place in the area that I have had the pleasure to try. Thanks for the great food and best of luck to you! read more

Growing up to shawarma was my childhood version of your grilled cheese sandwich. Karama and Satwa of Dubai, UAE had the best authentic havens of this garlic delight toasted to accentuate the tenderness of the meat and catch the tang of the pickles by the fang! 2 for 1 for $7 over here! Yala yala! Nasib is prime in showcasing effortless proper execution to this masterpiece. His wife is as equally hard working and efficient with the orders. It's lovely to watch both of them contribute team work amidst (sometimes) obvious lover's quarrel as they attack each other verbally in their native tongue, although thankfully allowing no harm upon the grub. Found this place 6 years ago and have been a fan ever since. The ambiance is kept simple and the decoration holds tribute to Nasib himself ,picture painted on the glass entrance standing proud beside his ultimate money maker, the CHiCKEN MEAT stacked perfectly! His homemade spicy sauce is also really tasty, not too spicy but may be for some. His garlic sauce for me, is the seller! Some people like it mild but since I've passed the dating stages ages ago, extra some some on the side for the heartburn bending breath blister it is! read more

Nasib's - Chicken shawarma - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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This has been my favourite, go to shawarma place for years. I usually get their 2 for $9.99 shawarma deal. These shawarmas are huge, not the typical overpriced small ones you get from other places. Both the chicken and beef are so good and tender, I end up getting my shawarmas mixed with both meats. The veggies are always fresh. This place has their own unique hummus and garlic sauce that makes their shawarmas that much better. They also don't cheap out on the meat/veggies, these shawarmas are definitely filling. Overall, the food is great, the owner & staff are really friendly, and the service is fast. read more

Very mediocre. The beef Shawarma had very dry beef. Did not taste particularly fresh or stand out in any way.

best shawarma so far in Toronto and we have tried almost 15 places. The mujaddara(rice) is delicious!!! Chicken Shawarma plate was my favourite. Falafels very go0d to. read more

By far the best chicken shwarma and beef shwarma in Toronto. Trust me, I have searched high and low for good Lebanese sandwiches. There is a NEW patio out back but the inside is so so. Take my word, it is worth the drive. Your taste buds will rejoice in the quality and consistency of this restaurant. read more

Great food at great price! Very friendly owner. Before leaving Toronto after 17 years, I picked them to get my last on-the-go meal to eat in my car.:) I wish I could have gone there more often while I was still in Toronto. read more

Located right in the heart of Shawarma valley, Nasib's is located a few stores away from Shawarma Empire (which I have yet to try). I find it amazing that all the Shawarma joints can stay in business with there being such numerous and steep competition. Nasib's serves up the typical menu and we ordered Chicken Shawarma and a Falafel sandiwich. 2 for 1 deals applies here so our bill for both the sandwiches and a water came to less than $10. I always enjoy seeing my Falafel balls being made fresh to order and Nasib's did not disappoint. We requested all the condiments except the pickled hot pepper and voila! our beautiful sandwiches were ready hot off the grill. I must admit, it was quite a shock at first when I bit into my falafel sandwich. I found the falafel actually salty. Then in another bite, I got the falafel and the pickle and oh my...talk about a serious assault on my salivary glands. The pickle alone was so much saltier than your usual variety and paired with the falafel, I felt like I could feel my blood pressure skyrocket as I continue to finish my sandwich. With saltiness aside, the falafel sandwich was a yummy explosion of flavours and texture. My husband's chicken Shawarma suffered the same fate with the salty pickle but without the added assault from the falafel, the sandwich fared much better. Overall, Nasib's serves up good value, decent product in a expectedly ho hum atmosphere. Will I come back to Nasibs? Maybe but I think I'll give Shawarma empire a try first if I'm back in the area. read more

Came here from the recommendation of a work colleague. This place is truly a hidden gem among a slew of Shawarma shops on Lawrence. As you drive down Lawrence you will see a bunch of $9 for two Shawarma but this place is definitely good from the flavors to the service. When you walk in you will see a giant picture of Nasib and you will also be greeted by Nasib as you walk in. The food has an abundance of flavor and topping choices and can be customized any way you want. The wrap is toasted perfectly that its crunchy but not dry. The service is definitely above and beyond as Nasib is more concerned with you enjoying your meal vs you paying the bill LOL. One of my coworkers were so impressed they wanted to provide a tip but Nasib refused and advised it was his pleasure. Aside from the wraps their Shawarma dinners are also very good and they mix a special humus sauce to go along that is mixed with oil that is sooooo good. Definitely a good place to hit up for lunch. Sometimes good food doesnt always have to be expensive and this is one of those places. read more

Nasib's - Shawarma Plate - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Excellent shawarma and falafels, always fresh and authentic! Never disappoints, their hot sauce is homemade and def. Not something to pass on! read more

Nasib's is the place to be! We came in on a Monday evening, just an hour before closing and ordered FOUR falafel dinners, fries, samosas, and baklava and WOW. Nasib knows how to work that grill. The food was spectacular, the vibes were good, and Nasib was so sweet to my friends and me. (One might say, a King.) Particular shoutout to the fatoush salad, usually salads are just thrown on the plate to appease the healthy eye but this salad was different. It did the job. We'll be dreaming about that salad. Love for Nasib from Chicago, USA! read more

Nasib's - Halal Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Nasib's shawarma is one of my favorite shawarma in the GTA. I have been in many different shawarma places before but this one is different and the quality is unique. When you go there don't forget to ask for Nasib's special sauce .. trust me on this. read more

You haven't lived unless you have had the pleasure of trying authentic shawarma. In Toronto, one of the best places to try authentic shawarma is the strip mall on Lawrence Ave. E. where Nasib's is located. Meat is cooked perfectly and very delicious. Nice selection of vegetables. And the prices are reasonable. I love working near this place because it means I am spoiled by having the option of having delicious shawarma on any day that I like. read more

Great Shawarma. 1000x better than Empire (same plaza). Very generous servings and friendly owners. The food here is made with love (seriously, watch Nasib toss a salad.) Their rice is different then most, gently seasoned with cinnamon, I think. It's very pleasant. My only wish is for a "lunch size" or small size entree plate. It's too much food! (Good value, but I'd rather pay maybe $6.99 and get a small version.) Anyway, as Nasib says, this isn't McDonalds. You get what you pay for! read more

This is my go-to shawarma place in GTA, just overall fantastic taste, value and service (the owners are super friendly). Unless you haven't eaten all day, one of their sharwama is usually enough for one person. I like my chicken shawarma extra spicy and toasted just a little bit longer than usual, and Nasib's can do that just right. The shawarma comes out nice and crispy, and the homemade turnips and pickles make it even better. I will always recommend this place to anyone near the the Scarborough area, give this wonderful family restaurant a try! read more

I don't know why people love this place so much. As someone of middle eastern descent, my family has been going to Nasib's (and other such places in the area) for 20+ years. Nasib's is slightly better than some of the others, but even then, it isn't anything special. The value is decent, the taste is fine, but this area is littered with many other places that are basically the same. I'm going to rant for a bit about one particular thing. If you don't care about it, scroll down. ***START OF RANT: For one thing, I'm a bit picky about what toppings I want. There's nothing wrong with that. Then this a-hole, whether he's actually "Nasib" or not, almost always puts something in my wrap, and THEN asks if I want that. Are you ****ing kidding me? Don't cover my wrap with onions and then ask if I want onions. That's just stupid. I swear, even if I deliberately say "no onions" ahead of time, like 75% of the time he'll put onions and then be like "oh yeah" and try to pick them off. Same with pickled turnips. I don't like them, and he never seems to learn. I understand that most Egyptians / Lebanese etc aren't picky when it comes to that -- my family and some of my friends are from that culture and they will just get everything. So maybe they're just accustomed to that kind of a customer. But that's not me. Maybe they assume because I'm middle eastern that I'll be the same, but that's a wrong assumption. And it's even worse when it's something that can't really be removed, like when I say NO to hot sauce, and he has put hot sauce all over everything. I'm not the type of person who would ask to have it remade (maybe I should be) so I've just let it slide. But then I'm left with a wrap that's spicy when I don't want it to be, and I find the hot sauce just makes it so I can't taste the rest of the food. Oh, and don't even think about placing your order without watching him carefully. I've done that twice. Went nearby to deposit a cheque, came back, and he's like "two beef with no onions no turnip" and I say "no hot sauce right?" and he repeats "no hot sauce" ...hands them to me, I go home, and oh what's that? At least one is not made to that specification. It's like he spaces out when he makes them. If this were an isolated incident, I'd let it slide. I'm not spiteful. But between going here with my family, a few times with my roommate, and twice on my own? This has happened more often than not, even if I clearly state exactly what I want ahead of time. I've said it in English. I've said it in Arabic (which he speaks fluently). Doesn't seem to help. ***END OF RANT*** Even if they didn't have this issue, I find Nasib's wraps to be... fine. I find they taste good and are well made, but it's not like I'm ready to give it 5 stars for taste. It's a good shawarma wrap... but Lawrence/Pharmacy has a lot of similar places, and I don't find they do much to set themselves apart. Most of the time the meat is juicy. A few times it has been a bit dried out. That's about the same as I've had at other shawarma places in the area. Other reviewers are like "2 shawarma for $6.99? great deal!" ...really? This area has like 6 or 7 other places with the exact same special, and a few even cheaper. It's called being price competitive. It's not some mind blowing promotion. As for their dinners, it's about the same as other places in the area: filling portion, but the price reflects that. Some like to praise a place for having large portions, but I don't see the point if the price is indicative of that portion. It's not like I'm getting some insane value. It's nearly $11 with tax (and that's without a drink). If I pay a price premium, I expect a decent amount of food, and that's what it is here, so I wouldn't gush and say "wow, that was the bee's knees" ...more like "that was $10.50 worth of food." (although according to their website, it's $1 cheaper Mon-Fri between 5:30 and 8:30 which is a slight bonus) I'm unlikely to keep this place in my rotation simply because of my above rant. If you went to (let's say) Subway or Mr Sub and they repeatedly put toppings on your sandwich before you specified, you wouldn't stand for that. So why should I? read more

I've been eating here for years! Easily the best chicken Shish Taouk I've ever had. It takes a bit longer to cook because they use fresh chicken breast meat but its well worth the wait. Some other perks Nasib's offers is that if you call ahead for the shish taouk, he can start cooking it while you're on your way and you won't have to wait as long when you're there. read more

Nasib's is the best shawarma place in town, hands down! The food is great and the service is good. He remembers all his customers and makes them laugh. Awesome place to eat!!! read more

The best thing about Nasib's is the quality of food..its amazing! This is my go-to place for a brilliant tasting shawarma. Thank you Nasib's for always providing the best quality food at a great great price! read more

WARNING: THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR THEIR HUMMUS. The rest of my previous review still applies. Came tonight. Just bought a container of their hummus for takeout. On the menu, it says that it's $4.99. They do have different sized tubs at other costs. I got one that was $3.99. I got it to serve to my church's high school fellowship tonight as part of snack time. I did not try it before serving it to them. Their comments were: "This hummus tastes weird". "This hummus is sour". Upon trying it, it was actually sour. Not sour in a rancid way (although if all of us get food poisoning, then possibly sour in that way as well), but sour in a lemon juice overdose kind of way. Not a good thing. The hummus was also quite thick, and quite chunky (as in you could see bits and pieces of the chickpeas everywhere). I only get hummus at Middle-Eastern restaurants because supermarket hummus doesn't cut it for me, but this was as close to supermarket hummus as I've ever had at a Middle-Eastern restaurant and that makes me sad. =( *Update* Sour in a lemon juice way. None of us got food poisoning. =) read more

Went there on a recommendation from my barber. Friendly staff and owner. The chicken platters was huge, salads were freshly made, beef shawarmas was the best ever tasted. I was a little short on cash, offer to use debit, but the owner told me to pay him the rest next time. I tried others but this is my go to place for sharwarmas. read more

A lot of people seem to frequent Empire down in the same strip plaza, however I am partial to Nasibs. I have had a grab and go lunch there a couple times in the last few weeks and always get when I expect. The Beef shawarma is quite good, not as heavily spiced and thus salty as other places. This leaved room to actually taste things and enjoy the toppings. The price is on point, and the service is great. There actually is a Nasib, like seriously he is right there. I recommend, and will go back. read more

Best shawarma in the city. I've had lots of shawarmas in the past and nobody tops them. Owners are great and extremely friendly. Good people with passion for their food. Absolutely the best. read more

Stopped in here for lunch before shopping at Arz, which is almost next door. So, so glad we did. Owners were very nice and welcoming throughout our stay, joking with us as we ordered. We had 2 chicken shawarma dinners and a couple of Vimtos. They looked simple, but were much more. The shawarma was juicy, flavourful and had perfect caramelized bits throughout. The rice, mixed with spice and chickpeas was outstanding. We actually bought another large container to take home. But the big surprise was the sides. House made harissa full of flavour, good hummus, a very solid salad and real, house made toum. Yes, we know those are he usual sides, but most places have gone to cheaper hot sauces and garlic mayo instead of toum. This was the good stuff. Plus sumac and olive oil drizzled on the hummus. It really makes all the difference. Prices were very reasonable. We're definitely going back every time we grab groceries at Arz. They deserve all the business they get. read more

This is the best tasting shawarma in GTA. I've been to so many shawarma places but this one has the tastiest sandwich out there. This is my first Yelp review because this place really deserves to spend time rating it! Great job guys! read more