A little about this place
About The Bhais Shawarma & Grill
The Bhais Shawarma & Grill is a small halal shawarma counter at 222 The Esplanade, in the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre building near the Distillery District. It serves chicken and beef shawarma wraps and plates, shawarma on fries, loaded poutine, falafel, shish tawook, samosas and a '222 deal', with a cabbage salad, garlic sauce and green hot sauce. There are only a few counter seats, so most orders are takeout or delivery.
Signature dishes
- Shish tawook
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.5 / 5499 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
403 403 - 4 stars
32 32 - 3 stars
17 17 - 2 stars
8 8 - 1 star
39 39
What people enjoy
- The chicken shawarma is praised as juicy and well seasoned, with good sauces and fresh toppings.
- Portions are large for low prices, with wraps under $10 and plates that stretch to two meals.
- Staff are described as friendly and quick.
Things to keep in mind
- Some find the shawarma bland, dry or less consistent than it used to be.
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 Bhais Shawarma & Grill menu?
The Bhais Shawarma & Grill menu on this page lists 45 items across 8 sections, including Shish tawook, 222 Plate Combo and 222 Shawarma Combo, 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. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with The Bhais Shawarma & Grill.
How much does food at The Bhais Shawarma & Grill cost?
The Bhais Shawarma & Grill's own menu or direct-order prices observed in September 2026 ranged from $3.99 to $45.99 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 The Bhais Shawarma & Grill known for?
The Bhais Shawarma & Grill's listed signature dishes include Shish tawook.
Where is The Bhais Shawarma & Grill located?
The Bhais Shawarma & Grill is at 222 The Esplanade, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is St. Lawrence. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
