Montreal

Montreal is one of North America's great shawarma cities. A large Lebanese community has made shawarma an everyday staple here, served fast, garlicky and late.

The local style

Montreal shawarma is all about the toum: a fluffy, intense garlic sauce slathered generously, especially on chicken. Wraps come with pickled turnips, pickles and sometimes fries tucked inside. Plates add rice, salad and hummus. Many shops grill or press the finished wrap so it's crisp outside.

Where to look

• Saint-Laurent borough: home to a large Lebanese community and many long-running shawarma counters.
• Downtown and near the universities: quick, cheap wraps for students and late-night crowds.
• Côte-des-Neiges and the Plateau: casual Middle Eastern spots scattered through busy neighborhoods.

What to order

A chicken shawarma wrap with extra toum and pickled turnips is the classic. If you like it rich, try a beef shawarma plate with tahini.

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