I really wanted to love this place. But it was meh... 3 stars. Nothing bad just nothing memorable to move it in either direction. The servers were so nice... cute older folks. Had a family run vibe. There are lots of reviews with high marks so it seems like a sure bet... we tried the chicken and beef shwarma plates. The overall portion was good but there wasn't enough of the beef or chicken. Didn't look the the majority of pictures where there is more meat. Have a look at my pics vs the other pics on the yelp page. The flavors on the meat might have been tuned for a western audience and seemed muted. The chicken was better than the beef. Neither was cut from the vertical rotisserie and were sitting in the bins... seemed dry. I would have thought if it's at the end of the day and the quality isn't as good as at the beginning of the day you would like on the meat... instead if trying to stretch it out lowering the quality of the meal even more. Sadly I won't be going back. read more

Shawarma Stop - Beef Shwarma plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Our go-to Shawarma place! We always order the chicken or beef shawarma poutine - it is consistently delicious. The fries are always made fresh and stay crispy, even under the generous amount of sauce! The shop is run by a cute older couple - they are super kind and never fail to put a smile on my face! :) read more

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Got the chicken shawarma platter and the portions were nice. Got exactly what I paid for. Everything was amazing, chicken was fresh, sauces were yummy, pickled radish and pickles were bright and flavourful. The salad that accompanied the platter was a bit plain. I would have loved a dressing with it. There was hummus on the side but im assuming it should be eaten with the pita (which was delicious). The potatoes were a nice surprise- well seasoned and not dry (like some other places). Last thing regarding the food was the rice- it was a bit dry for my liking. Overall, superb food. The service was very nice, very decent family running the place and they welcomed me with a warm smile. The tables and floors were all clean and I enjoyed sitting down to eat and enjoy myself. read more

Shawarma Stop - Couldn't wait for a picture, chicken looked too yummy - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Really friendly employee (might've been the son or a relative of the owners). This resto has the most bland red and white signage and is located OPPOSITE of First Markham Place (on the side with the burger king, blinds to go and escape room place). However, don't JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER. The food is incredible. The menu is quite simple and it's usually quite empty in here. I heard great things about this place so I tried a mixed shawarma plate (beef and chicken). All the meat was juicy. Didn't get any overcooked meat which is very common at shawarma places. My man at the counter hooked me up with the fattest portions inside my takeout box. Gave me extra hummus, extra sauce and extra pickles (I was half joking when I asked for them). The food was bursting w/ flavour and I was sooo full after my meal to top it off! At the time I tried this place, an order was just under $10 pre-tax. I'm sure it's gone up slightly since then but the value is 100% there. read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken & Beef mixed plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

They are a local Shawarma stop located on Highway 7 and Woodbine. Their menu offers a selection of wraps, plates, burgers, apps and more! What made our experience memorable was the great customer service by the owners. They were kind, smiling, and seemed to really appreciate every customer for supporting them. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate, and compared to a few places I've been to, their portion was pretty big. There was a good amount of chicken shawarma ratio to rice. Overall it tasted great, and if I could add improvements, it would be to have the pita wrap (that came with the plate) to be toasted, and to have a garlic paste. They had a garlic sauce but was on the creamier side, similar to creamy garlic consistency. I would definitely come back to support them again, and you should to IG: Ayenomz read more

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I was craving for shawarma when I came to this place. But I made a two mistakes given what I wanted. 1) I ordered the mixed shawarma poutine instead of a wrap. The poutine tasted like it should with cheese and all. 2) I forgot to ask for garlic sauce. I am certain my experience would have been much more positive had I done the above. The guy at the cashier is really nice. I am guessing that they are husband and wife team. i.e. mom and pop shop. I definitely want to come back to correct my mistakes and experience the shawarma that I am still craving for! Jan 11,2022 update I had another chance to drop by and ordered a Kafta (lamb) kabob wrap. I got my garlic sauce this time and am very happy! Up one star! PS For the ones who are super sensitive to COVID protocols... I did notice the staffs were wearing a small clear face shield over the mouth. All that does is shielding spits flying out of their mouths. That is, there is zero filtration either from the staff to the room or from the room to the staff. Just make sure you are wearing N95 mask nicely sealed against your face if you are concerned over these things. read more

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The food was fire it tasted good. The service was a big W they made my food fast. The ambiance was nice and calm.

I decided to come here because I read a lot of good reviews. I ordered one chicken and one beef shawarma wrap. The first red flag was that the meat came from a container and wasn't shaved off the spit so I didn't know how fresh it was. I took it home to eat and I only live a few minutes away. By the time I got home, both shawarmas were soggy. The meat was pretty bland and didn't have much flavour. I unfortunately will not be returning. The staff was very nice and kind though! read more

Great shawarma. Dry yellow thin rice, will need lots of sauce. I asked for extra extra sauce but they still didn't give enough. Quality chicken read more

Shawarma stop is a family owned business and it hits the spot when you're craving for middle eastern food. mr.Tran needed his middle eastern food fix and decided to try It out with take-out. I got the chicken shawarma plate, and he got chicken shawarma wrap. My chicken shawarma plate had yellow rice, fried potatoes, side cabbage salad, some turnip pickles and topped with generous amounts of yummy chicken with a big scoop of garlic sauce. My order also came with a side of pita bread. mr.Trans chicken shawarma wrap had lettuce, generous amount of chicken, tomatoes, pickles and copious amounts of garlic and hot sauce all bundled into the pita. Food was good no complaints, but there was so much food, I couldn't finish all of it. Chicken shawarma leave you feeling satisfied, not heavy which is always a plus for me! read more

Wow, this has to be one of my favourite shawarma places in Markham now... I had no idea I had great shawarma so close to home! My boyfriend and I were craving shawarma one day and came across Shawarma Stop and figured it was only 10 minutes away from home. We came 30 minutes before they closed on Saturday and it wasn't too busy. There were a few people in line but the line moved quickly. We got the beef and chicken shawarma and I have to say the chicken is definitely better in my opinion! I loved everything that came with this plate and the portions here are so generous. When you checkout, they also offer a pita on the side for no extra charge. I can't wait to come back again probably within the next couple weeks tbh! read more

Shawarma Stop - Inside the Store - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This is my go to for affordable, huge portion, tasty wrap!! The poutine here is also of huge portion. The owner is super friendly and nice and one time my bf dropped his wallet without noticing, the owner right away pointed it out. And it also accepts credit card!! read more

Shawarma Stop - Beef and chicken schwarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

My rating is 3.5 stars. I have a few food phases happening in 2018. The earlier part of the year was fried chicken. My current quests are chicken wings and shawarma. I have noticed that I spent a lot of time having shawarma in Mississauga, mainly because my favourite shawarma place, Pita and Grill, is located there. I just happen to also work in this city, so it's easy for me to get my fix. Well, how about Markham? Where can I go for delicious shawarma? I decided to give Shawarma Stop a try the other night. I got there at around 7 pm on a Friday night. i walked in and there was a bit of a lineup. It was a good sign. I went with the chicken shawarma wrap. I got everything on it, except the hot sauce, garlic sauce, and turnips. The woman putting my wrap together was so nice, as was the man who set up my debit card purchase and packed up my order for takeout. While waiting, I looked at the enormous box of poutine that a table had ordered. There were four folks there. It is delivered to them without closing the lid. I hope that they were sharing it. It is way too much for a single person to devour, except if you have been on a fast for four days. My wrap was put together pretty fast. It was huge! The ingredients were fresh. It was good, but the chicken wasn't as yummy as what I get at Pita and Grill. The problem towards the end was that everything was falling out of my wrap. I needed a utensil to pick up the remaining quarter of the filling. It does get messy, but you have plenty of napkins to help you out! There is plenty of parking, even with Shanghai Nook Restaurant's recent grand opening within the same plaza. I parked in front of Blinds To Go, which was pretty dead. I will try the platter next time and see if this place becomes my shawarma stop close to home. (349) read more

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This place is by far my favourite Shawarma spot in Markham! The portions are huge!!! Thinking about it makes me sooo hungry They have a variety of options like mixed meat, beef and chicken! They have poutine options if you don't like rice and potatoes! Definitely so worth trying read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken Shawarma Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

2.5 Star I love to support family business and Shawarma Stop does have this small homey cheerful vibe. Maybe it was a mistake to order a Chicken Shawarma Wrap? The cheapest item on the menu. I could not even find the chicken after taking several bites. I do know veggie and salad is good for me but I am getting a "Chicken" wrap after all. I do expect 1/3 of the filling be at least chicken. Maybe a Chicken Shawarma plate is a better choice? At least I can see what I am getting. A pass for me unless I have craving for a veggie wrap. read more

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Don't go! Don't do it. I was visiting Toronto and we were starving from the airport and found this shawarma spot. The reviews were great so we decided to check it out and boy was it a DISAPPOINTMENT! From the customer service to the food it was just all bad. I was so hungry and the food still tasted bad. I couldn't even get through two bites. I really don't know what shawarma the people in the reviews had but it couldn't be the same one we got. read more

So. What happens when a bunch of people from one part of the world meets a bunch of other people from other parts of the world and settles on this part of the world and decides to have a feast? You get FUSION FOOD! Not to be confused by ConFusion Food. ConFusion food is when things just don't work out. Yes you heard it hear first. ConFusionFood is not good. Like when grissol breadsticks are served with yogurt and KimChi. Like Chicken Tikka Masala served with Texas toast and celery dip. Like ... we can go on this forever. Suffice it to say, I never did these but for those of you who did or thinks it's cool...? Good Luck!!! Hmmm...what happens when you take a potatoes idea from France, put it in the hands of their distant Quebecers cousins and then passed on to imaginative Mid-Easterns in Canada? You get Shawarma Poutine! Yum! My bud and I was hungry and we decided on this place as his co-workers frequented the establishment. Located east of Woodbine on Hwy 7, they are in the neighbouring mall to Burger King. Plenty of parking and they open until 10PM - for those who need to fill up after work or just snacking out. The place itself is a basic fast food place. A garnish station/cash area with food prep on the back counter. Menu prominently posted above as you contemplate your plates. Buddy had the mixed meat (chicken and beef) shawarma plate. Loads of meat, veggies, hummus and a pita. I just went for the Chicken Shawarma Poutine. Portions were unexpectedly large. Finished just over half of my order and it satisfied my need for "such bad for me but oh so good" food. Packed the rest and will have it for breakie. All in all, I liked it. The family run business was fast, friendly and obviously added to the spare tire. Definitely a repeat place for me. Now that's Fusion. For those who didn't like it, there is a Sauerkraut, blueberry parfait muffin waiting with your ConFusion Food name on it! Cheers! read more

Shawarma Stop - Shawarma poutine. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Decided to check this place out cuz it was very highly reviewed I got the beef and chicken mix shawarma, I have to tell you this is the spot if you want a nice clean bite of meat, the meat was tender, perfect amount of spice, nice owner very friendly what else more can you ask for, now they only have takeout cuz of Covid I definitely come back to this place phenomenal food, one shawarma is massive, it will make me full and I'm a big guy, they know how to make shawarmas that's for sure read more

Solid shawarma option in Markham. The workers here are really friendly! The chicken shawarma plate is filled to the brim with meat! It sits on a bed of rice and potatoes. There's some hummus and tahini to the side, with a small salad and some pickles. Everything is very fresh and tasty. Good value! Their wrap combos are a great deal as they come with a drink and side as well! read more

Shawarma Stop - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

One of the best take-out shawarma places ever. They fill your box to the max and it's basically 2 meals for the price of one. I especially love the sauce they have put. I've ordered their shawarma poutine and their chicken shawarma, and each time is extremely satisfying and makes me reach a new level of nirvana. What I really loved is that some shawarma places have everything as one taste, or it bombards your tastebuds so you don't taste anything else. Shawarma Stop food has their own taste, and the sauce is not overwhelming; it complements the food. The staff are very friendly. Even when it was my first time going, they were patient with me despite the huge line behind me (and out the door!). Their very fast service definitely impressed me with the amount of orders they had. I was able to drive here, get my food, and drive back before my lunch hour was over, and still be able to enjoy my food. I absolutely love this place. It is seconded only by Doner King in Scarborough, which has much cheaper prices. read more

Oh Shawarma Stop, why do you have to torture me? The entire drive where I had to endure the smell of your take-out in my car was unbearable. The contents were a brown mess afterwards as I hit every swerve like I was straight out of 2 Fast 2 Furious 2 Hungry. But what a delicious brown mess it was. Sitting under a plain, arial font sign, in a small plaza off a busy street, is this humble little joint. It's timeless in a no frills kinda way; it could've been a store from the 80s or 90s. However, where it lacks in decor, Shawarma Stop blows you away with, yes, its shawarmas. Who can argue with HUGE portions of delicious Middle Eastern food? The wraps are the size of a baby. The plates can feed several starving children. Size doesn't count if the food's not good so I'm pleased to say the food here justifies the imminent face stuffing. The chicken is juicy, the falafels are tasty, the wraps are toasty, and the rice is fragrant. Their sauces (garlic, hummus, tahini) and sides (veggies, pickles) are perfect compliments to the meat and carbs. They've also got boxes of baklava off to the side. Tempting, but never tried. This is the kind of quality only achievable by people who love what they do and the family that runs this place definitely puts love into every bite. Even the french fries are fresh fried! In conclusion, here are some situations that Shawarma Stop is perfect for: 1) Coming out of LA Fitness next door and needing your protein gains, bro. 2) You need a balanced meal, but you also need one hand to do stuff. Like type, or drive, or threaten someone who owes you money. 3) Your GF says "I don't know" when you ask her what she wants to eat, but you know she's trying to stay healthy and you're trying not to spend your rent money on food. 4) It's after 8pm which means it's your toddler's bedtime and apparently also Markham's bedtime because EVERYTHING is closed. 5) Other. (95/100) - 2017 read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken shawarma plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Saw a bunch of pictures of the shawarma poutine and it looked amazing so I had to try it out. It honestly looks A LOT better than it tastes. Maybe my taste buds are too 'salt-heavy' but the poutine really had no flavor. Gravy was pretty watered down and the meat was dry but the tangy garlic sauce was a redeeming factor. To be fair, I came specifically for the poutine and didn't get any wraps since I live in Scarborough and there's already a bunch of amazing authentic shawarma places here. I work nearby so maybe I'll get the wrap next time and that'll be a better indicator of the quality of this place. read more

Shawarma Stop - Shawarma poutine with garlic sauce - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I'm a fan of the wraps they offer here. The wrap itself has a nice toasty texture and it's sturdy to hold all the lovely meat and veggies fillings. I get everything like those tiny picked beets and regular pickles. Best is the service thought. I think it's owned by a couple and they are the friendliest people!! Definitely a solid spot read more

Shawarma Stop - Yummy fresh fillings - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I was really excited to try this place after seeing all the great reviews about it, but sadly, it ended up being a major disappointment. My boyfriend and I both ordered the chicken shawarma because it seemed to be the most popular menu item. The first thing we noticed was that the chicken was cold as soon as we opened the takeout box. After taking a bite, we both realized the chicken was not fresh at all, and there were so many hard, chewy bits. I should have known the chicken was not going to be fresh because it had been sitting in container at the front as opposed to being on the large skewer where the meat is shaved off from. It was also really lacking in flavor. They also didn't top the shawarma with much sauce, I felt like I could barely taste any of the sauces. It was pretty bland, and had no spice, even though I asked for hot sauce. I think the only plus point was that the portions were quite generous. Overall however, I was really not happy with this shawarma, I feel there is much better out there. read more

Drove all the way from Aroura because my son loves shawarma, we got there friday 1 p.m. and the place was closed. Then why they advertise open 11 a.m. ? read more

Great shawarma in markham near FMP. The servers are friendly and the portions are large and very reasonable prices. They have chicken and beef poutine as well that is a massive portion. Great for sharing for 2 people. I didn't take photos today of the beef shawarma or the poutine but we will be back. read more

Great shawarma place in Markham! I ordered the shawarma poutine and asked for half chicken and half beef ($9.99). This is by far the largest serving of poutine I have ever eaten with generous amount of meat! Freshly fried fries that was crispy, topped with cheese curd, generous amount of gravy, followed by loads of shawarma and finally topped with more gravy! I also asked for garlic sauce on top to kick it up a notch. The flavour worked really well together - it was crispy, cheesy, saucy and savoury all at the same time. It really hits the spot for some good comfort food. They were very generous with the portions as they did not skimp out on the meat - the proportion of the meat was almost more than the fries! Definitely can be shared amongst 2 people. I prefer the chicken over the beef and will probably order just the chicken shawarma poutine in the future. I also ordered the gyro wrap which wasn't anything outstanding - probably will stick with chicken. You must add the garlic sauce (and maybe hot sauce) to give it that extra flavour and to balance the saltiness of the gravy. Very friendly service and this spot has adequate amount of sitting space. Definitely a place I'm going back to! read more

Shawarma Stop - Half chicken half beef shawarma poutine ($9.99) with garlic sauce! Highly recommend chicken with garlic sauce. Good for 2 people - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Always a great place for quick authentic delicious and large portioned comfort food. Store hours are a little random though, as sometimes I find them closed even though they have the sign saying they are open. Service:super friendly and nice people. welcoming. Interior: a nice local place for fast dining. Shawarma 5/5 - plate is always full of food. Wrap is packed with flavour and you can always depend on the portion making you full. Meat is not dry and is nice and juicy and tender, no matter which type of meat you get. Their sauces are well flavoured and not overly fatty or heavy. Rice is well seasoned and great texture. Falafels I would say are a little miss for me. Slightly too over fried and dry. Same with the lamb chops, not as delicious as their fresh meats. Fries are always a bonus to get. Loaded and freshly fried. Good chunks. Always a pleasure to come here. read more

Went by for a lunch meal. Ordered the chicken plate with a drink. Came up to $23. Chicken was dry. Rice was drier. Quality has really gone down. How can you serve dry food for a higher then average price with a smile? read more

The food was delicious and the two folks running the counter were fun and friendly. Loved being able to customize my order and the hot sauce was yummy. read more

Got the Chicken Shawarma plate as recommended. Came with Rice, Salad, potatoes, hummus, garlic sauce and hot sauce. Portion was massive but it makes sense as the plate came up to 16 and change after tax. Chicken was not chared like I expected from a shawarma spot. lightly under seasoned but the sauce (hotsauce garlic) made up for it. Rice was bland and had no flavour to it. Salad was like a quick salad you would make just to eat more veggies. Makes me feel like a salad I would get if I go to my Afgani's friends house for dinner. The potatoes did not really belong to the plate, maybe I just never had roasted potatoes on a shawarma plate. Made me feel like I was eating a greek plate. I would go back to try their beef, probably in a wrap. 16 bucks for the plate wasn't worth it but I am glad I tried it. Finished half the plate now, I have a second meal for later in the day. read more

I've been to a lot of shawarma places is this is probably not gonna be my go to in Markham Atleast. You could barely taste the garlic sauce. I got the chicken plate and the chicken was bland. Even with all the sauces it was still a bit bland. The hummus was kind of sour? Not sure if it's supposed to be sour. I wasn't really satisfied with my meal so I got the mix poutine which was a lot better. The beef had a lot more flavour but it was drenched with oil in the bottom. Kinda of threw off my appetite..had to drain the oil lol. read more

[LOCATION] - 5/5 This place is located on Highway 7 E and Woobine Ave. There were no issues with parking at the main entrance. [SERVICE] - 5/5 Staff were friendly, had great smiles, and were efficient! [DÉCOR] - 3/5 Average tables and chairs, this was more of a take-out joint with tables if you want to eat your meal quickly. [QUALITY] - 5/5 Vegetables were fresh, and meat was high-quality and halal. [ORDER] - 5/5 - Chicken Shawarma Wrap - $7.75: chicken was juicy, tender, and seasoned very well. Came with your choice of veggies (I chose lettuce, cucumbers, pickles, mixed veggies, etc.), and a delicious white sauce. The wrap was quite large, very soft and held the ingredients well! [OVERALL] - 5/5 Such a great spot for a quick, delicious, and relatively healthy meal because they packed the wrap with a bunch of fresh vegetables! I would definitely recommend this place for their Shawarma Wraps! read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken Shawarma Wrap - $7.75 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Got a chicken shawarma wrap,really liked it,chicken is tender juicy , the guys that are preparing the food are really fast, so if on a hurry it's a good idea to grab lunch , Recommend this place read more

This is my go-to place for Chicken Shawarma Salad! Always fresh ingredients and generous amounts of chicken! Good enough for me to crave this and have it at least once a month. :) read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken Shawarma Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Lunch is really busy. I went in at 1:10 and left at 1:45. The wait is about half an hour, but they move as quick as I can. For some reason, I'm not super satisfied with the taste of the Chicken Shawarma Wrap today - something felt missing. I think the hot sauce was not very spicy. It was really big and filling though - definitely not something you want to eat in the car, or without a drink. I ordered everything in it. They have options such as lettuce, radish, cucumbers(!!!), onions and tomatoes. I think it was fairly reasonable for what it is - it's worth a try. read more

Shawarma Stop - Lunch wait. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Third time going back, this time I got the Chicken shawarma poutine for 15$ total. While the portion is huge and fitting for the price, both the fries and chicken lacked seasoning and salt. The chicken's flavour is very similar to the frozen chicken shawarma you can buy at Walmart. The fries itself was freshly made to order. read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken Poutine - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Please bring a friend because the shawarma poutines here are of ridiculous portion sizes! I'm not saying you can't finish it on your own, I'm saying you really shouldn't..! This is definitely a place I'm sure many people would consider as their "guilty pleasure" because it opens late in Markham (wow, so rare!) and offers one of the best comfort foods for sad nights, hangovers, and just downright cravings. I can't say the meat was the most succulent tender meat I've had, but I mean, at that time of the night, do you even really care? Along with the delicious sauce and the hot crisp fries, the combination of it all just puts you into a trance where you can't stop enjoying yourself and hating yourself at the same time. Woohoo for poutines! read more

Shawarma Stop - Mixed shawarma platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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The key to a good shawarma is how it's wrapped and they can toast it extra when requested. The garlic sauce is not too strong for people who don't appreciate the breathe attack it leaves you with after. They don't have the 2 for 1 shawarma deal here, but for around $7+ it's filled up with enough chicken and toppings for the win. And then, last but not least, the shawarma poutine!!!! This fried carb attack loaded with chicken, gravy and garlic sauce is a monster meal for around $10 and the styrofoam container is packed. Service is efficient and friendly, they definitely earned that yelp sticker on their front door. read more

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Must Try: Chicken Shawarma, Shawarma Wrap, Shawarma Poutine Rating: (9/10) Food, (10/10) Service, (10/10) Value, (8/10) Ambience, (7/10) Presentation, (10/10) Cleanliness My Experience: A great Shawarma restaurant in Markham. The portion sizes are huge, enough for two people to share or to even spread over two meals. The keep the menu lean and traditional, but do offer one unique item: the Shawarma poutine. They Chicken Shawarma is the personal favourite, but the other options are great as well. If you want to fill your belly this place is great. Has a lot of space for dine in and dishes are easy to take out. read more