A little about this place
About Alzaeem (Ridgeway)
Shawarma Alzaeem at 3960 Eglinton Avenue West, Unit 21, brings the Syrian shawarma brand to Ridgeway Plaza, with chicken and beef shawarma served in saj or pita wraps, plates and family platters, alongside falafel, fried and rotisserie chicken and other Middle Eastern staples. The restaurant identifies its food as halal. Reviewers most often praise the well-seasoned meat, garlic sauce, filling portions and saj wraps, with family platters also drawing positive comments for quantity and value. The recurring complaints are less consistent: some diners have received dry chicken, while others report that portions of meat or sides can feel light for the price.
Signature dishes
- Chicken shawarma wrap
- Beef shawarma poutine
- Shish tawook plate
- Kofta kebab on rice
- Mixed BBQ family platter
- Falafel wrap
- Chicken family platter
- Chicken shawarma
HFP review summary
What diners mention
4.2 / 5477 Google reviews
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
347 347 - 4 stars
35 35 - 3 stars
14 14 - 2 stars
11 11 - 1 star
70 70
What people enjoy
- Three sampled reviewers recommend the shawarma wraps, with two specifically highlighting the saj version.
- One reviewer praises generous portions and friendly, family-oriented service.
Things to keep in mind
- Two reviewers say the fattoush did not include ingredients they expected, such as sumac or pita chips.
- At least three reviewers describe disappointing meat or chicken flavour.
- Two reviewers report order instructions or accuracy problems; another describes waiting around30minutes.
