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    Tasty Shawarma

    3.2 (115 reviews)
    InexpensiveMiddle Eastern
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    TASTY SHAWARMA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Terry C.

    Came across this restaurant and decided to give it a try. They had 2 shawarma for $10.50 so that sounded reasonable. Ordered a chicken and beef shawarma, non spicy. There was an extra .50cents for the beef. The sign didn't say the special was only for chicken and I wasn't told of the extra charge, only knew once I got the bill. No big deal, but would have been nice to know. The food took a while to receive, I think they were cooking a new batch of food so there was a bit of a wait time for myself and others. The place had a steady stream of patrons at 3pm. You do not know what they are putting on it as it is all assemble in the back. The pita was nice and well toasted, not too thick. The filling was onions, lettuce, pickles, sesame sauce, etc. All good. The chicken was good and tasty. The beef was a bit chewy and a bit lacking in flavour (like it was boiled) per the person whose option this was. Overall, it was good. I could have this again if I am in the area.

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    Bruce C.

    I came here couple times for their 2 for $11.50 deal. I got their beef and chicken shawarma wrap and it always hits the spot and doesn't break the bank. Nice little place and will definitely come back again

    Cassey C.

    Got the beef shawarma plate and lamb shawarma plate. The portion size is decent for the price and hits the spot. I like that it opens until pretty late for those late night cravings.

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    Sonia C.

    Tasty has become my go to for cheap but delicious shawarma! Their food is alwaysss hot and fresh. Chicken is never too dry with the right amount of sauce and when I ask for more pickles, they go to town with the pickles! The best part is they have a two shawarma sandwich special for $10! That's unbeatableeeee

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    Fahim L.

    This place is great! The quality of food has never disappointed me. Their chicken is always fresh, soft, well-cooked, and very juicy. Their sauces are flavourful and rich. However, they do not put enough chicken in their chicken shawarma platters.

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    Tanveer K.

    I've been here a long time ago and decided to try to try it right when I got in the place was empty they had a deal two shawarma for 9.50 not bad I got the chicken shawarma spicy to be honest I thought it was going to be bad because of the lack of customer but it wasn't to bad chicken wasn't dry which is good but they still got to make a lot of improvements such as the decor in the restaraunt it's like I'm in a graveyard very depressing I like a restaraunt packed with people but I understand the owners are hard workers hope they take my review into consideration and make the improvements

    Jennifer K.

    I am no Shawarma expert but I can tell how a shawarma should look and taste like with my limited experience. Tasty Shawarma's version is just nasty. I think they have it all wrapped up like a taco pie on purpose so no one can see what they put inside, which is hardly anything. I know $10 for tax for 2 sounds cheap but you really get what you paid for. I could only finished the Chicken one but just could not get myself to eat the Beef one because it was just so dry. Skip the shawarma sandwich for sure. Maybe other options is better? But I won't be wasting my time and money to bet on that.

    Rob O.

    Dunno why the low stars. Delicious, fresh, and great value. Got 2 chicken shawarma sandwiches and they were loaded - didnt skimp on the chicken like other places. Only downside is You cant see them prepare it. But as long as its made right - who cares. Will come again!

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    Food and price is great! Would recommend the beef sharwarma plate and if you like hot sauce, the extra hot sauce.

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    3 years ago

    So good would definitely recommend this to everyone in the area or in general and good prices

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    Great price point. The employees are quite nice but they don't put enough meat in the shawarma.

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    Very tasty and delicious, got the mixed one. The price is okay and if you don't eat too much it's enough to share for two people

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    Mix Shawarma Plate ($16.99)
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