Lancaster Shawarma

Lancaster Shawarma A Review by Hassan Hawash ‘Been ‘ere over 100 times easy’ A step inside this neighbourhood neighbourhood joint is reminiscent of a greasy spoon, in my view, in the very best sense of the term – a place where locals have come to trust for the quality of their lunch time fix which the modest line of those waiting to place an order bears witness to. And locals there were, repeat customers who I engaged in a friendly exchange or two. The first fella I spoke to at the back of the routine lunch queue replied, “oh yeah, it’s good.” “Now that’s a knowing nod of approval,” I remarked back to him. “Yeah, been coming here for years,” in his understated but definitive statement in support of his eatery of choice. Another fella I engaged with echoed the first customers input, “been coming here for years, better than that place up the road.” Curious to know why the preference I pried, ”what sets this place apart from the one up the road?” The fella says, “well, I guess the meat here is less oily and I prefer the taste of the pickles.” Yet another regular informed me that he had just recently moved back to the area and has been to this local take away easily 150 times and especially likes the quality of the hummus. Having heard him say that I felt a little regret realizing I had not included hummus amongst the spread of fixings such as the garlic spread, lettuce, cabbage, onions, pickled turnip, tomato, cucumber, cheese and, of course, the heaping quantity of chicken shawarma, my middle-aged host, originally from Afghanistan, generously shoved into the mouth of the pita. “Oh well”, I optimistically mentioned to the regular, “next time”. True to form, this rival shawarma restaurant is the real deal – very tasty. The chicken reminded me of the taste of the chicken from the day before’ s roast. The fixings were fresh and the hot sauce had just the right amount of kick.

For $15 for a Shawarma platter(used to be 10.99) there sure is a lot of rice and not that much of chicken. this is the first time I’ve been to this place in a year and this is why. you spend An arm and a leg thinking you’re going to Get a decent amount of chicken only to be filled up with rice I will be going to zazaman from now on….they put double the chicken for 5 dollars less as for the flavour here is very lacking the rice taste like it has a little bit of chicken stock it and the chicken is pretty plain… the sauces probably the best part of the whole meal …which she gave a lot of to cover up the lack of chicken I thought I’d give this place another try but it was obviously a mistake. If you like plain Shawarma this is your spot …if you know what real Shawarma taste like wouldn’t recommend. Better save a couple bucks and go across the street. Guess I’ll give all this leftover rice to my dog

New to the region, tried at least 5 known shawarma places before finding Lancaster. Chicken Shawarma plate, best chicken by far, garlic sauce is delicious flavour and consistency. Hot sauce was unique (not siracha) and is delicious!!!! UPDATE. Have since ordered 3 more times. Somehow getting better. Chicken is simply amazing. I'm also starting to think they pickle their own veggies, every other place tastes the same theirs are different and delicious.

Sadly Very disappointed I use to come here years ago my birthdays is tomorrow I live near by I decided to treat myself. Fries are half cooked under the counter waiting to be reheated. Gravy was good had no issues with anything other than fries. Called store to let them know was told EVERYTHING WAS FRESH, I said I'm not fighting with you ma'am I just called to let you know and see if anything can be done Was told fries are fresh. Not worth my time to fight about it. Sadly $14 for what was frankly the worst poutine ever. Happy birthday.