Original Shawarma
Reviews of Original Shawarma
from GoogleAmazing food with outstanding quality! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and friendly, making the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for delicious shawarma and great customer service, this is definitely a place worth visiting. Highly recommend!
Biggest problem would be that proteins are under seasoned and don't have flavour. Also you must pay attention when the owner is making your food because before you even say no lettuce or olives he's already grabbed a handful and hovering over your food.
Such a great spot!!! Got the whole chicken and added a few sides, so much flavour! Definitely check this place out for platters. Everything is made fresh. The staff was also so awesome and kind ☺️
I really enjoyed eating here.. the food is delicious and feels like you’re in middle east.. staff are really friendly.
I love this place! What really stands out is not just the quality of the food, but the care and intention behind it. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and made with fresh ingredients you can actually taste.
Amazing taste! Every bite took me straight back to Aleppo. The flavors were so authentic and full of memories—it truly felt like a taste of home. Absolutely delicious and made with love. Highly recommended! ❤️
Small shwarma place near the Safeway in Kensington. The seats are super cute. The food was super delicious! The veggies were fresh, the counter gentleman was very giving with sauce, and it was super big for a medium wrap! Definitely bang for your bucket here. My friend ordered a poutine and I was also shocked how large his was. We went at 10PM so we weren't sure what to expect, but it was very delightful! Good late night place for a weekday. I would suggest they maybe hang a couple pictures to make it homier, but that's it :)
Hi My name is Lloyd I have order tonight to pick up two grilled chicken and they was the worth from inside they where red not fully cook and from outside It was too soft and didn't cook long enough. This is my worst experience; I don't recommend this place to anyone.
Great food and service experience.
I absolutely loved my experience! The service was amazing — everyone was so friendly, kind, welcoming, and had such a lovely smile. It really makes a difference when you’re treated so well. And the wraps… absolutely delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying. I highly recommend this place and I’ll definitely be coming back! 🌯❤️
Shawarma was amazing!!!!! The people are great, very kind , gave us traditional Easter cookies 🥹🥹 great place for lunch, nice and clean! They did a kids meal for our son, even it was not on the menu 🫶🏻
About Original Shawarma
Whole roasted chicken, carved to order, is the draw at this Kensington shawarma counter on 10 Street NW, which uses halal meat throughout. Everything is made fresh, and the seasoning is light, so this is food that relies on freshness more than spice.
What to order
For a group, order the whole roasted chicken with a few sides instead of a stack of wraps. Platters are large, and diners who ordered the whole chicken say it had plenty of flavour. The team has also gone out of their way for families, including making a kids' meal that was not on the menu.
Ordering tip
If you want something left out, such as lettuce or olives, say so as early as possible, before the plate is being built. Staff are kind and welcoming, and diners often mention how clean the place is.
| Saturday | 11 a.m.–3 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 12–11 p.m. |
| Monday | 11 a.m.–1 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 11 a.m.–1 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m.–1 a.m. |
| Thursday | 11 a.m.–1 a.m. |
| Friday | 11 a.m.–3 a.m. |