Farooj abo alabed
Visited by our team. Halal status checked on our visit — see how.
Palestinian-style shawarma and grilled chicken
Farooj Abu Al-Abed
A well-known shawarma spot with a solid reputation. My experience was decent — not bad by any stretch, but the shawarma didn't quite reach the heights of my top picks. They have other items on the menu that people rave about, so there may be more to this place than what I've tried.
What to Order
The shawarma is the flagship — try that first. But explore the menu beyond it.
Must Try
The grilled chicken — people who know this spot say that's really where it shines beyond the shawarma.
Our take from the visit
All right. Not a bad shawarma, but there are better options in the city. The reputation suggests there's more to discover here, so I'm open to going back and trying more of the menu before finalising this verdict.
56/100 · Good
- Public rating (75%)
- 47/100 from Google 4.2 across 1,541 reviews (adjusted to 4.2 for review volume)
- Halal assurance (25%)
- 85/100: fully halal
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How it compares
- #27 of 40 scored halal spots in Toronto.
- #8 of 9 scored lebanese spots on the Hit List.
- 25 other halal listings within 3 km. Nearest scored: Crown Pastries (0.1 km, 76), Chicken Kitchen (0.1 km, 66), Aleppo Kebab (0.1 km, 76).
Halal status was checked on our visit. Statuses change, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
Farooj abo alabed — quick answers
Is Farooj abo alabed halal?
Farooj abo alabed in Toronto is listed as "Fully halal (checked on our visit)" on the Halal Hit List. Halal status was checked on our visit. Statuses change, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
Where is Farooj abo alabed located?
Farooj abo alabed is at 2064 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, Ontario, in the Scarborough area.
What is the Hit List Score for Farooj abo alabed?
56 out of 100 (Good). It blends the Google rating, weighted by review count, with halal assurance. The formula is on our methodology page.
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