Shawarma Empire
#403 in Toronto. 146 Redditors across 224 mentions, Oct 2023 to Aug 2026.
What Reddit says
Scarborough shawarma spot at Lawrence and Pharmacy, often called a favourite and especially praised for its chicken. It sits on a Lawrence Ave block with several other well-regarded shawarma places. Some recall it fondly after many years.
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What to order
- 9.8Falafel#1 for falafel in TorontoTop pick
- 8.8Shawarma#13 for shawarma in TorontoWorth trying
- Mezze & Hummus3 Redditors
- Sandwiches2 Redditors
- Baklava1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Very solid shawarma.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Have you tried "Shawarma empire" at 1823 Lawrence Ave E?”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Check out sumaq shawarma empire Alforat flaming stove alphas Ghadir. All better.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Shawarma Empire (they just nail the ratios)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Empire, Ghadir and Sumaq’s Scarborough location are all within a 5 minute drive of each other on Lawrence.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I go to Shawarma Empire when I'm feeling suicidal enough to go into that parking lot”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “There you can check out Ghadir, Sumaq and Shawarma Empire.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “This place is so freaking good. Haven’t been there in 10 years but I still dream about it”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It was my top choice but wasn’t voted to be Top 9 for the tastings unfortunately”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Shawarma empire is the best that I've ever had.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I think Shawarma Empire is the best for chicken.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “they keep it at one location and keep quality high”
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