Dunya

Selda

1.0

Yesterday around 4:00 PM, I went to this restaurant to pick up sandwiches for my family. I spent around $75, but unfortunately, what I witnessed while my food was being prepared was very concerning.

I noticed that the chicken shawarma was being prepared without gloves. The employee handling the food did not put on gloves, & I found this extremely unhygienic & honestly disgusting.

Food safety & proper hygiene should be a basic priority when preparing food for customers. After seeing this, I personally will not be returning to this restaurant, & I cannot recommend it to others.

I hope the management takes this seriously & ensures that proper food-handling & hygiene practices are followed.

Faisal

3.0

Beef 10/10 , chicken 5/10

Sor8sh

5.0

We got the beef & chicken shawarma, as well as the falafel sandwich. We both liked the falafel sandwich better.

It's a very busy spot, & it can be hard to find a table inside. Also, be prepared to wait in a long line when you arrive.

Quaid

5.0

Chicken shawarma was one of the best I've ever had! Very busy on a Sunday at noon, but plenty of staff working & didn't have to wait long. Staff keeping tables clean as soon as people leave. Love the buzzer system to tell when order is ready.

Leilee

5.0

Heard a lot of hype around this place so decided to give it a try. We went on a Saturday evening so of course it was busy but the line to order did move pretty fast. The nice lady at the counter said it might take 25 minutes since it was so busy which is understandable as it's a pretty small spot but It was actually ready in only 15 minutes! We got one chicken & one beef. Both were super yummy but I will say the beef was better. It had a really yummy sauce & I loved how the tomatoes seemed to have been a bit grilled? The meat on both was juicy & seasoned super well. The only thing I would improve is the bread as it was just default pita bread, I would have loved if it was fresh saj bread but that is personal preference ig. All in all I'd definitely come back & would love to try their falafel or hummus next.

Chrisoula

5.0

Now I understand the lines. Crispy chicken shwarma with french fries, pickles & garlic sauce, smokey babaganoush, luscious hummus & very nice fattoush salad with crispy pita. Don't forget the hibiscus sparkling tea.

Yniverse

5.0

I've had a LOT of shawarma in Montreal, & I can genuinely say that Dunya Shawarma has some of the best I've ever had in the city. Like… wow. Both the chicken & beef shawarma absolutely blew me away.

The chicken shawarma was incredibly juicy, tender, & flavorful. The garlic sauce, pickles, & seasoning all came together perfectly without overpowering the meat. Every bite was balanced, & the chicken itself was easily one of the best I've had.

The beef shawarma was just as impressive. Tender, deeply seasoned, & with those perfectly crispy, slightly charred edges that make shawarma so satisfying. The flavor of the beef really stood out rather than getting lost under sauces & toppings.

What impressed me most is that I genuinely can't pick a favorite. The chicken is garlicky, juicy, & bright, while the beef is richer & more savory. Both are completely different but equally incredible.

I honestly went in expecting a good shawarma & left thinking,'Wow, this might actually be the best shawarma I've had in Montreal.' If you love shawarma, Dunya is absolutely worth trying. & honestly, get both. You won't regret it.

Sam

3.0

Chicken wrap: great,
Beef wrap: average & like other places.

This place is overhyped in my opinion.
It's your average Shawarma place.

Jessica

5.0

the best chicken shawarma i've had. i did wait 30 min from the time i ordered but it was well worth it.

Jesse

3.0

Edit - Dunya's owner sent me both a sincere email & message explaining they are actively working on this & truly wish that there wasn't such a long line. Bumping this review up because I genuinely felt her heard, & that their owner Rami takes customer experience to heart. Thank you, Dunya!

It is truly a crime to tell someone to wait 20 to 25 minutes for a single chicken Shawarma. I was so excited when I first found Dunya As a nearby spot with affordable, good quality meals. I soon realized that the catch was that every time I went, it could be upwards of 40 minutes to receive my food. No chef preparing something elaborate in the back, just 3-4 main dishes they prepare assembly line style. Today I waited in 15 minutes just to be told it would be 20 to 25 minutes for a single chicken Shawarma & two falafel balls. I wouldn't wait 40 minutes at my favourite restaurant for my meal. It shouldn't feel like a gamble to go a restaurant because you might spend more time waiting for the food than enjoying it. Dunya, if you're reading this, please don't ride off of your recent popularity thinking people won't get tired of the wait. I genuinely think there's huge potential & want come here often, but only have so many chances I can give before I cross this place off my list.