If you’re craving a heaping plate of a Middle Eastern-style shawarma, you’re in luck because Montreal is loaded with tasty options.
Whether you need a shawarma fix for lunch, a late-night pick-me-up, or a giant platter for dinner, Montreal will not let you down.
Shawarma is the process of grilling lamb, chicken, pork, or beef on a rotating vertical cone that cooks and caramelizes its outer layer. Different spots around the city pack the tasty meat into a pita, plate, or sandwich.
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If you’re itching for tasty shawarma in Montreal, make sure these spots are on your radar:
Boustan
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Arguably the most popular shawarma spot in the city, Boustan started off as a late-night staple on Crescent Street and has expanded to various spots around the city.
Grab yourself a creation with garlic potatoes and you will not be disappointed.
Sumac
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This trendy spot in St-Henri serves high-quality shawarma served with homemade sauces (yogurt, za’atar, and dill), salads, fries, and sides like spicy carrots and roasted cauliflower.
Château Kabab
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This traditional Persian & Iraqi restaurant dishes out seriously tasty beef and chicken shawarma plates with equally enticing sides of rice, salad, and garlic sauce.
Falafel St. Jacques
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This quaint spot in Lachine serves very tasty (and popular) shawarma plates and pitas in beef, chicken, pork, and veggie varieties.
The Green Panther
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If you’re hungry for vegan shawarma, The Green Panther — a staple on Mackay among Concordia students, is decadent shawarma for plant-based fans and non, alike.
Nilufar
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Feeding happy mouths since 1994, this cozy spot on Ste. Cat offers affordable and tasty shawarma with vegan and gluten-free options available.
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