A little about this place
About Chef Harwash
Chef Harwash is a small Syrian street-food window at 707 Dundas Street West, near Kensington Market and Bellwoods, run by its chef-owner and cooking in the Damascene style. The short menu covers chicken shawarma wraps and plates, falafel made to order, soujok (spiced sausage) sandwiches, cheesy toshka Damascus, saj wraps, shish tawook, beef kebab and kebab platters with rice, plus fries. To drink there is karak chai, cardamom lemonade and ayran. Seating is a bench out front and a few tables, most orders are taken away, and it stays open late.
Signature dishes
- Chicken shawarma
- Sujuk
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.9 / 5925 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
884 884 - 4 stars
24 24 - 3 stars
7 7 - 2 stars
4 4 - 1 star
6 6
What people enjoy
- The chicken shawarma and falafel are fresh and well seasoned, and the soujok and toshka sandwiches are also singled out.
- The chef-owner is warm and chatty, and service is quick.
- The spot has a relaxed, friendly feel, with a bench out front for eating on the street.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is on the Chef Harwash menu?
The Chef Harwash menu on this page lists 23 items across 6 sections, including Chicken shawarma, Sujuk and Middle Eastern Thyme Saj, checked September 2026. Prices shown come from the restaurant's own menu or direct-order channel as observed on that date; delivery-platform prices are labelled separately. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Chef Harwash.
How much does food at Chef Harwash cost?
Chef Harwash's own menu or direct-order prices observed in September 2026 ranged from $2.00 to $18.00 CAD. This range covers the captured items and variants; larger platters or catering packs may be included. Prices are set by the restaurant and can change; the observed date is shown beside each price on this page.
What is Chef Harwash known for?
Chef Harwash's listed signature dishes include Chicken shawarma, Sujuk.
Where is Chef Harwash located?
Chef Harwash is at 707 Dundas Street West, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is Chinatown. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
