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Osmow's Shawarma

2.6 (43 reviews)
ModerateMediterranean
Open • 10:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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Ordered for beef on the rocks and received beef with chicken mixed up with lots of tomato. When I called that order was wrong lady said there is no chicken on the beef, she accused me lying. I said I am looking at the chiicken and I can send a picture or a video if she wants but still insists that she didn't put chicken with the beef. And i said why is there tomatoes and she said they cook beef on the rocks with tomatoes. I've been a regular customer of Osmows at Brock road and I have always been happy with their food and service but this Osmows in Ajax, bad service bad food. I've never had these tomatoes on my beef on the rocks.. Here is the picture by the way. Lady was so rude and does not want to own up to the mistake. The guy manager was nice and accomodating but lady was horrible! Should not work in customer service! So how did the chicken get into my order? Did I put it there? No ownership! Save your money and do not go to this store.

Chicken Saj Wrap

Ordered a chicken Saj today and when I reached home with my take away, this is what was provided when I opened the package. Not even 5 mins distance from the restaurant to my home and the wrap was soggy and all disintegrated. Never again !

Ravi V.

Let the picture speaks for it self. They have the shittiest device and manager is idk no words. I'd expect this food if it was free 48dollars my ass

Everyday special
Christine R.

Hubby and I checked this place out for lunch today. It was my first time trying out this mediterranean chain of restaurants. We both decided to get the ever so popular chicken shawarma. I got the chicken on the rocks with half greek salad which is chicken shawarma on top of rice topped with Osmow's famous sauce. I got the medium size and it was an ample amount of food. The greek salad was dressed in a tangy lemony vinaigrette which I really enjoyed. The rice was soft, fluffy, and buttery and the perfect base for the well seasoned chicken shawarma. The meat was a good mix of crispy pieces and juicy meat and coated in the Osmow sauce. I felt the sauce was a little heavy on the mayo side and it could of been more garlicky. Also they have a heat level which you can pick from for the amount of hot sauce you want on your food. The cashier warned us it was very spicy so I got "a little bit spicy" but I felt I could of gone up 1 or 2 more levels as it wasn't spicy enough for me but I can handle heat well. Hubby got the half / half chicken which is chicken shawarma on top of half rice and half fries and topped with Osmow's famous sauce. Hubby also got the medium size which was also very filling for him. He thought the heat level of a little bit spicy was spot on for him and he loved the osmow sauce. His fries were made to order and he ate them all first and I was too caught up in my own meal to get to steal one but he said they were pretty tasty. His food was also a perfect split of fries and rice. There are a few tables if you want to dine in but most people were coming for take out. All the staff here were pretty new and some were still being trained. The cashier took a while to punch in our order as he is still getting the hang of using the register system and our food took about 10 minutes to prepare but it was flavourful and hot. It seems they still have some kinks to work out as they are new but for sure we would come back for the chicken shawarma!

Chicken shawarma wrap
Stefanie S.

Decent shawarma with lots of flavour. This location is very clean and inviting. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap. It had just the right amount of spices and topping options. I will for sure be a returning customer.

Came in for my usual chicken on sticks with little spice and extra garlic sauce. The location is bigger than the Scarborough one, there is a seating area and also a washroom! the service was friendly and the place was very clean. It's awesome that Ajax has an Osmow's now!

I came to Osmow in Ajax today to eat something with my daughter. As my daughter doesn't know what was in the menu I asked if there was a kids meal. they told me that they had a kid meal and ask if I want chicken or beef and I said chicken and asked if I wanted fries or rice and I replied by of course French fries. I could not understand what the gentleman was talking about cause his English was horrible. after getting the meal I just got a small thing of fries and with a few pieces of chicken on it. I ask him where the rest of the meal was.. and he replied that's it!!! I asked him what am I paying $9.75 for?? he said for the meal.. I ask him you are selling this for $9.75 for kids meal that did not come with drinks or anything else. service is slow and they expect you to know ahead of time before you order. I'll never come back again or tell my friends about this place.

Gotta go get the Raptors game day special - two medium chicken on the rocks with ice cold pop! $15.98

Beef swarma

I do my reviews based on three things...... service, restaurant and good. Food being the most important part. Service.... service was ok I will give it 1 . He was polite and asked all the questions. Restaurant...... I don't want to give it a star to the feel to the place. I feel it was too dark and too noisy with what was going on in the kitchen. Food.... the most important thing. I don't know if I am a huge fan of the way they made my beef on the rocks. It was ok there was way too much sauce on it. It was ok so I will give it 2 . I think food can get better...... thank you.

B P.

I came back today for the second time. Much better service, no wait and chicken on the rocks with salad was awesome. I was hoping the first visit was just them working out the kinks and it was!

This is literally the meal I received. Barely any meat and sauce. Cheap much? Not worth my $13.

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Quantities are much smaller than other Osmow locations. For the price you pay they really hold back on the meat.

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Worse shawarma I ever had, dont eat there or you will regret it. Go anywhere but here

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Disappointed by this Osmows, genuinely the worst Osmow's location I've been too. They skimp out on the portions and service is slow

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This place generally has great food, but the customer service is absolutely terrible.

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