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Shawarma Empire
Shawarma Empire serves what is possibly Scarborough's best option for falafel and shawarma. They are located in a Middle Eastern stretch of Lawrence Avenue's east end, on the Scarberian side of the Scarborough/North York border.
Their popularity is reflected in how busy the modestly-sized restaurant can get - especially around meal times. Luckily, the staff is clearly used to this and knows how to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
The sandwiches aren't the largest around (2 falafel balls per pita), but they are made from all freshly-prepared ingredients and served cleanly stuffed into round pita pockets that are capped with an extra bit of pita to allow for easier transportation.
The smaller size is compensated for by the fact that deals are available if you're grabbing more than one. In fact, "one falafel" and "one shawarma" aren't even options on the menu, with the 2-for-1 deal being the default. 4 falafels and 2 drinks (AKA dinner for two) came to $14.
If you like it spicy, make sure to ask them to really load on the hot sauce - although the curry sauce packs a lot of peppery flavour, it doesn't bring much heat with it.
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i have to say, chicken shwarma is THE BEST!
i woudl reccomend going here!
excellent customer service, lovely food, humorous and welcoming and warm hearted people ready to serve you! unlike around nasibs...last time i went there was after synagouge services, and im CRAVING for shwarma. i walked passed nasibs wanting to buy their baklawa. before i stepped in. i got a dirty look from four guys standing outside. and the young guys working in there.. i think they were saying some insults about me... im Jewish and wore a kippot...
anyways, i got a question. i asked my friend there if the round silver plate enar the fryer is baklawa. he said no. i forgot the name of this particular desert, but it was delicious!
it had orange shredded..something ontop of white cheese. does anyone know what this desert is called ?
I had the spicy beef shawarma and it was out of the world. The meat was so lean, perfectly spiced and just so fresh tasting. It was well worth the cost – two for $5.99 I believe. I went again on the weekend and it was just as good! I just wished they were in the west end.
Note that there is a long wait but worth it and it’s only cash.