A little about this place
About Zein Shawarma
Zein Shawarma is a halal Lebanese and Middle Eastern shawarma restaurant at 1837 Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough’s Wexford area. The menu centres on chicken, beef and mixed shawarma served as wraps or plates, with falafel, garlic potatoes, fries, hummus and salads among the sides. Its spicy chicken shawarma is one of the shop’s more distinctive options, while larger orders include Arabic-style shawarma trays with chicken, beef or mixed wraps. Diners regularly mention generous portions, crispy grilled wraps, garlic and spicy sauces, and friendly service.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.7 / 5754 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
671 671 - 4 stars
38 38 - 3 stars
13 13 - 2 stars
3 3 - 1 star
29 29
What people enjoy
- One diner praised authentic Lebanese-style shawarma flavor (isolated observation) Earlier sample: 2026-09-04
- One diner praised helpful service (isolated observation) Earlier sample: 2026-09-04
- Fresh ingredients were noted even in a mixed review Earlier sample: 2026-09-04
- One high-rated reviewer praised friendly, helpful or attentive service (isolated opinion) Earlier sample: 2026-09-04
- One high-rated reviewer described the food as fresh (isolated opinion) Earlier sample: 2026-09-04
Things to keep in mind
- One low-rated reviewer raised a food-preparation, texture or seasoning concern (isolated complaint) Earlier sample: 2026-09-04
- One low-rated reviewer reported an unavailable menu item (isolated complaint) Earlier sample: 2026-09-04
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 Zein Shawarma menu?
The Zein Shawarma menu on this page lists 59 items across 9 sections, checked September 2026. It is a partial menu: only the sections the restaurant published online were captured. Delivery-platform prices are labelled separately with their observation dates; they are not in-store price claims. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Zein Shawarma.
What parking is available at Zein Shawarma?
the public listing’ About panel lists a free parking lot, a paid parking lot, and plenty of parking.
Is Zein Shawarma open past midnight on Saturday?
The Saturday service continues overnight: 11 AM to 1 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
What wrap options are listed at Zein Shawarma?
The published Wraps section includes Beef Shawarma Wrap, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Falafel Wrap, Mix Shawarma Wrap. See that section for descriptions, available options and observed prices.
