Shawarma Khan

Tasty but got us sick. Something not right in the food in how it’s kept I guess. It looks clean but can’t put finger on what’s not quite right or quite clean if you know what I mean.

Really enjoyed the combo plate. Tasty and fresh. Came during the work week at lunch. Line moves fast.

This review is based solely on the stand in the upper level of the Investors Group Stadium, and happened the day of the Banjo Bowl (Sept.7/14).
I had the chicken shawarma, omitting onion and tomato, my boyfriend had the shawarma that contained each meat and falafel. We also purchased 2 drinks. It came to around 30 bucks (Mine was 13 $, his was 15 $ plus drinks).
A note that they forgot to put falafel on his shawarma, which kind of sucked, but they were busy so I could see how they would forget. They only had tahini and hot sauce available, so we had both.
The pickle was very good, the meat was tender and was the only thing with real flavour (though hard to find– there wasn’t much) and the tahini was tasty. I would ask for extra hot sauce, as I found that it was soaked up by the bread and not all that hot.
Overall it was not greatly flavourful, which is what I was hoping for. The chicken was minced, so there also wasn’t much texture (although, there would be more with onion and tomato, I can admit) since the lettuce was also shredded.
My boyfriend enjoyed his (scarfed it down in like 2 minutes) but we both agreed we have had better (Baraka, anyone?) and more authentic. I can buy the pita they used at Superstore. not a good sign IMO.
Perhaps the in-​store platters are better, or the quality is better at the store, rather than this little stand. But if I’m travelling across town for falafel, I’m not going here.

This place is good but not great for chicken shawarma. I have had better in the city as the chicken was a tad dry though not terrible. The flavours were very light and palatable for a main stream crowd; it reminds me a more ethnic version of Pita Pit. But what this place has going for it is Obby — he was at the cash register and was super hilarious and make a funny/​dirty joke with my friend and I. It’s good to add an option like this in the Exchange.

I was in the area so thought I would try out the «new Guy» for lunch the place was done up very nicely and its good to See Obby working in the place. The short answer is what I ordered I enjoyed and I will be back one day soon.

Obby — I hope I got this right, as I didn’t see your restaurant listed. Let me start by saying this — I don’t know much about shawarma. I’ve had friends who said it was like a gyro, but with a little twist. No. No it’s not. I can’t find a decent European style gyro anywhere in this city. That aside, there is very little the same about a traditional gyro and shawarma, aside from spit cooked meat and pitas.
Today was my first shawarma. I ordered two beef and lamb, as did my wife. I was pleasantly surprised to see Obby himself working behind the counter, unlike some other athletes turned restauranteurs. His crew was professional, quick, and pleasant. The food was amazing. I’ve tasted anything like it — and my wife, who loves shawarma and used to eat it in Ottawa all the time, says it’s even better than there. Good thing we ordered those second ones… a few sconds in a panini press and it’s all good all again. Thanks for the new fast food, Obby!