Shawarma Empire
Visited by our team. Halal status checked on our visit — see how.
Halal shawarma and Middle Eastern plates on Lawrence
Shawarma Empire
A solid shawarma spot on Lawrence. Good food, consistent, and a reliable halal option in that part of the city. Nothing earth-shattering but definitely a spot worth knowing about.
What to Order
The shawarma — chicken or beef, either works well here.
Must Try
The shawarma plate — rice, meat, and sides together is the best way to experience this restaurant.
Our take from the visit
Solid and consistent. A good neighbourhood shawarma spot that delivers reliably. Not at the level of Alfa or Shawarnado, but a strong option in its area.
71/100 · Very good
- Public rating (75%)
- 66/100 from Google 4.5 across 3,538 reviews (adjusted to 4.5 for review volume)
- Halal assurance (25%)
- 85/100: fully halal
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How it compares
- #15 of 40 scored halal spots in Toronto.
- #4 of 7 scored shawarma spots on the Hit List.
- 19 other halal listings within 3 km. Nearest scored: Ghadir Meat & Restaurant (0.1 km, 61), Pizza Land Halal (0.2 km, 56), Karahi Boys (0.3 km, 76).
Halal status was checked on our visit. Statuses change, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
Shawarma Empire — quick answers
Is Shawarma Empire halal?
Shawarma Empire 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 Shawarma Empire located?
Shawarma Empire is at 1823 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, Ontario, in the Scarborough area.
What is the Hit List Score for Shawarma Empire?
71 out of 100 (Very good). It blends the Google rating, weighted by review count, with halal assurance. The formula is on our methodology page.
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