Dunya
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Dunya
Opens Wednesday at 11:30 am
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Welcome to Dunya, a cozy spot at the corner of Sherbrooke and Saint Laurent in Montreal. We serve up simple, delicious shawarma and falafel, made with care and consistency, just like back home with a touch of modern flair. Our goal is to offer tasty, affordable meals that everyone can enjoy, whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down with friends. We can’t wait to share our love for good food with you. Come by and say hello!
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Display Allshawarma(184) falafel(94) chicken(61) beef(43) authentic(42) lebanese(34) fries(32) fresh(28) sauce(26) recommend(23) ice cream(22) sandwich(21)Page 1 of 2 - 30 Reviews
A.E.
Authentic & delicious falafel!
The taste is truly amazing - crispy on the outside, fresh & flavorful on the inside. You can really tell the difference with the parsley & mint; it adds a bright, authentic touch. The portions are generous, & the tarator sauce is so good, it takes everything to another level.
Yes, $9 feels a bit expensive, but considering the quality & the location, it's understandable. Overall, very satisfying & worth trying if you love real, well-made falafel.
Maria
My boyfriend & I left completely satisfied! We tried both the shawarma & the falafel, & they were absolutely delicious - amazing flavor, super fresh, & very well prepared.
The service was impeccable; everyone was extremely polite & attentive. The place is very clean & organized, & you can really see how harmoniously the staff works together.
We were pleasantly surprised in every way. We'll definitely be back!
Highly recommended!
Glenn
Tried the chicken shawarma pita at & it was excellent. You know it's going to be great when the first bite has French fries right inside the pita. The sauce, chicken, & fresh ingredients are perfectly balanced.
The place is small, so it's best for takeout or a quick stop with a small group. Definitely a solid spot for a delicious shawarma pita!
Ziggy
The food was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. With every bite of their sandwiches, you feel transported with flavours & spices!! The atmosphere is warm & inviting, & the staff were super friendly & attentive. Definetly one of Montreal's hidden gems - can't wait to go back, it is my comfort food 😀
Jimmy
Heard many people speak very highly of this place & I was not disappointed. It's a small but very cozy & clean joint. Service was prompt & friendly. The menu is a bit limited compared to other shawarma/lebanese fast-food restaurants, but the quality is much higher than most places. They do not have any sides other than fries, fattoush & various dipping sauces (not baba ghanoush or hummus or muhammara or tabouleh)
They do not have the usual herbed garlic potatoes, however the fries are some of the best fries to be had in Montreal. Freshly made, unlike every other cheap lebanese/greek/south asian fastfood places that use frozen, but at the same time not dark brown greasy like in most French Canadian joints. Seemed to be about 1/4 inch thick, perfectly golden & crispy. I much rather have those fries than garlic potatoes that have been sitting on the tray for way too long, which a lot of joints don't even bother reheating when you order & when they do, they use the microwave.
I had the chicken shawarma sandwich & it was pretty good. I don't particularly care for putting fries in sandwiches/wraps but it wasn't bad either. The wraps do not contain any lettuce or tomatoes unlike every other shawarma place in Montreal, which is a good thing, it doesn't end up being a soggy wet sour mess that overpowers the meat. This place only puts chicken, pickles & toum in their chicken shawarma. You have to like garlic though, because the toum does take over quite a lot. One of the drawbacks maybe is that it seems like the chicken does not have as much seasoning from baharat, or maybe I can't taste it because the toum in the sandwich just overpowers it completely. Also they do not offer platters for their chicken & beef shawarma, only for the falafel option. It's not like most Montreal shawarma/shishtaouk places taste much of cinnamon/allspice/cloves (especially the old school joints), but here it's definitely not a highlight.
I saw a deep purple squirt bottle in the prep area, looked like it might have been pomegranate molasses, but my chicken shawarma didn't really taste like it had any in it.
They offer self serve ice cold water, free of charge.
The prices & portions are on par with other shawarma restaurants in Montreal. The pitas are not huge, or stuffed with a lot of meat, but is okay sized. The fries portion is good. Paid $14.72 tax in. Pretty comparable to a lot of places out there & somewhat proportionate to the increase in minimum wage, but yes in the grand scheme of things it is a bit expensive, but it's the same everywhere.
Simone
Fabulous & kind staff with the best smiles & sweetest energy! The food is absolutely amazing, filling, flavourful, fresh & delicious. I don't eat gluten & the falafel plate is the best thing ever!! Keep up the good work Dunya, you truly are a gem in this city :)
Josh
Best falafel plate in town. All the ingredients are so fresh. Also love the iced teas, fattoush & ice cream. Good vibes & good value for your money. Everyone working there is super nice too.
Lizz
All shawarma places should inspire themselves from Dunya. The staff is attentive, & friendly, while being super efficient. The ingredients are fresh; the options are straight forward which makes everything delicious. The best place in Montreal for some shawarma!!!
Shamitra
I was visiting from elsewhere & was recommended this place. The staff here is so friendly! I tried the falafel wrap & their homemade ice cream - both incredibly fresh & delicious. Will definitely be coming back when I visit the city again.
Hala
I ordered 10 sandwiches - the beef & falafel were quite good, but the chicken was too greasy & didn't taste as fresh as I had hoped. Overall, the quality was mixed.
Brusseau
Falafels are made fresh in front of & are absolutely delicious! The quality is really great, especially for such a low price.
Linouch
Yoooo this place is a 20/10, fair prices, delicious food , I mean amazing food . I took the beef shawarma but it was so good I went ahead & ordered a second one chicken shawarma, it was even more delicious. Everything was fresh & made with love & it is HALAL. Let's give some love to our lebanese brothers , I will surely be back & bring my friends.
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Yohai
Love everything at Dunya, food was fresh fast & on point, prices are refreshingly affordable & vybz were top.
Cant wait to go back ❤?
Shukran!!
Avinaar
Excellent shawarma. By far the best shawarma till now. Authentic taste, fresh ingredients. The owner made an exception for us & gave all ingredients separately so that we can have it after 6-7 hours. Please come to Toronto & smash the shawarma market 🤟🏽🤟🏽🔥
Ga
Insane delicious. So fresh & love the flavour profiles of both chicken & beef shawarma. Best & most authentic. 🇱🇧
Bakery
Great flavours, extremely fresh. Actually the best falafel I've ever had. Superb service!!!
Don't forget to try the ice cream !!! 🍨
Carmela
Super fresh & tasty shawarma & shishtaouk ! Our favourite in Montreal by far. Try their ice tea as well. Fast service & staff is friendly.
Ranya
Hands down the BEST falafel in Montreal! The first bite took me back to my falafel experience in Lebanon. It's simply perfect, the ingredients are all fresh & tasty. I also had the shawarma sandwich as well which was really good but you can get good shawarma in Montreal. However, their falafel is in a league of its own. The fries was also very good. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to have a real falafel sandwich!
Mudcraft
We enjoyed the most delicious & authentic falafel sandwich we've experienced outside of Lebanon! The falafel was warm & crunchy, & the many flavors beautifully balanced. Loved the fresh mint & parsley! The owner & employees were very warm & inviting. They shared how they make their falafel & offered my friend ashta, which he'd never tried before. We highly recommend a visit to this shop, & can't wait to visit again in our next trip to Montreal!