Original Shawarma se spécialise dans la préparation de plats traditionnels du Moyen-Orient articulés autour de viandes rôties à la broche verticale et de garnitures végétales fraîches. Les émincés de poulet et de bœuf sont assaisonnés avec des mélanges d'épices classiques avant d'être saisis pour obtenir une texture optimale. Ces protéines sont servies dans des pains pita souples ou accompagnées de riz parfumé et agrémentées de sauce à l'ail maison ou de tahini onctueux. La carte propose une variété de mezzés incluant du houmous préparé sur place et des falafels croustillants soulignant les techniques culinaires authentiques. La clientèle choisit parmi de nombreuses configurations de garnitures personnalisables mettant l'accent sur la fraîcheur des légumes marinés. L'établissement privilégie une préparation efficace et des profils de saveurs constants pour offrir une représentation directe des spécialités régionales. Chaque plat reflète un engagement envers les traditions gastronomiques locales grâce à des ingrédients rigoureusement sélectionnés.
Original Shawarma est largement reconnu pour offrir l'un des meilleurs et des plus authentiques shawarmas et mandis à Montréal, de nombreux clients louant la viande savoureuse, bien assaisonnée et les portions généreuses. Le restaurant est fréquemment décrit comme une adresse fiable où la qualité de la nourriture est constante, fraîche et offre un excellent rapport qualité-prix. Les convives soulignent souvent l'accueil chaleureux, le personnel sympathique et le service professionnel, qui contribuent à une atmosphère agréable. Bien que l'établissement soit très populaire et puisse être assez fréquenté, entraînant parfois des temps d'attente ou un environnement animé, de nombreux clients trouvent que l'expérience délicieuse vaut largement le détour.
The a place is like Lebanon, the shawerma is like Lebanon, you don't even have to mention that you want it the Lebanese way & say what you want in it whether meat or chicken..... & the mandi is amazing ... The quantity is so generous
A good place to try halal lamb & chicken mandi! However the place is always crowded & mostly loud. But the quantity & quality of food at a great price makes up for it! Have come back to the place 4 times. Worth it!
It was very good before, but last time the taste was not like shawarma. I think they added some spice that tasted like curry to the chicken shawarma. The special saj which is very thin not as regular saj, which isn't good for the sandwich.
Although the photo wasn't focused on each dish, food was for 8 individuals but can go up to 10 at least. The food was amazing! The rice & whole chicken is a must! The others were Family Mix shawarma & veal. The sauces, pickles & garlic potatoes were excellent! Beef shawarma Sai wraps a bit salty but tasty nonetheless.
If you have other options or restaurants aside from this one, please go for them. Unfortunately, they were the best! However, as usual, like most Middle Eastern restaurants, they are not capable of maintaining the high quality & service.
Message to the management: please don't ask me to send an email. I've spoken with the owner in person twice, & the third time he kept showing a surprised face & denying it. I simply don't want to eat raw chicken anymore.
Some meals don't wait for photos - they attack your hunger first. That's precisely what happened here. We started eating immediately, forgot about the picture, & only remembered when the plates were already halfway gone. Honestly? That's usually the best review a restaurant can get.
🍽? What We Actually Ordered
✔? Chicken Shawarma Plate (fries base) - $12
✔? Jarret d'agneau EXTRA (Lamb Shank) - $25 (comes with 2 lamb shanks, rice, nuts & raisins, mandi sauce)
✔? A small garlic sauce, which the staff gave it for free
✔? mandi sauce & a house mayo & tahini included
Everything else in the photo came with these two dishes.
✨ Experience & Atmosphere
We went on a Sunday night, calm but not empty. & you could tell this wasn't their'real' traffic - the setup, speed, & vibe show they're used to heavy crowds.
Ordering was smooth, the reception was patient & helpful, & the menu is much larger than at a typical'shawarma place.' It feels more like a Middle Eastern canteen with a wide comfort-food lineup.
🔥 Service That Stands Out
The garlic sauce is labelled as $X extra, but when I asked for a small one, the staff said:
'No worries, you can have it.'
Small gestures like this change everything.
& another thing:
Since they don't provide table service & don't ask for tips, it's a place that matches expectations with reality. Respect.
🍗 Taste & Quality
• Lamb shank: shockingly good. Soft, flavorful, no frozen taste, no dryness. I've paid double at other places & had meat that tasted as if it had travelled from Antarctica.
• Rice: warm, colourful, lightly spiced, & the nuts/raisins gave it an authentic eastern mandi taste.
• Chicken shawarma: juicy, well-seasoned, & NOT oily. Fries were fresh.
• Sauces: garlic sauce was excellent, smooth, creamy, not too sharp.
Even half-eaten, the plates still looked good in the photo.
That alone says enough.
💡 Practical Tips
• If you're a lamb lover, take the Jarret d'agneau, great value for two shanks.
• Garlic sauce is a must.
• The menu is larger than expected; check it thoroughly before ordering.
• Good for parties, take-out or quick dine-in. No table service.
Final Verdict:
Original Shawarma surprised me, real flavour, generous portions, no attitude, & no sneaky tipping screens. The kind of place that focuses on food, not theatrics. Given what you pay, it's really worth it.
⭐ 4.8/5 - Amazing lamb, great shawarma, honest service
the place is the best in town if you're looking for delicious shawarma.
My favorite is their saj chicken shawrma.
It can get crammed with customers inside, so there isn't that many tables to dine in.
