#2,409 in Toronto. 263 Redditors across 377 mentions, Nov 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Frequently ranked at or near the top of shawarma and Middle Eastern lists in Scarborough and Mississauga. Lamb tikka in tandoor bread and the lamb or beef saj wraps are singled out. Redditors say the hype is deserved.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 8.8Bread#11 for bread in TorontoWorth trying
- 6.7Shawarma168 RedditorsWorth trying
- Kebabs5 Redditors
- Falafel3 Redditors
- Cantonese BBQ (char siu & roast meats)1 Redditor
- Rotisserie Chicken1 Redditor
- Sandwiches1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I don’t think it can compare to a place like Sumaq, Lezzet, or even the other two spots on this list.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “really enjoyed my visit to the scarbs location”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The lamb was great. Very flavourful from the charcoal grill.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Sumaq is at.or near the top of most people's list, my number 1 with a big bullet”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “those were the skinniest size 0 shawarmas I have ever eaten”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Sumaq — 7.67/15”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Scarborough location has been good in my experience”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I honestly don't get the love for this place. The pita or naan they use is too thick and the fillings too sparse.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Nov 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) “Found it to be good and tasty . Was not exceptional and cannot see the hype.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I really liked Ghadir, Sumaq, and Nasib's.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I love Ghadir, Sumaq, Nasir, Empire, etc.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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