Al Basha Original

Shawarma Al Basha Original is one of the most popular Arabic restaurants in Vancouver and across B.C., known for serving authentic Middle Eastern food especially its delicious shawarma. As soon as you walk in, the smell of grilled meat fills the air and makes you hungry right away. The place is simple, clean, and has a warm, friendly atmosphere that feels just like home. The menu offers a great variety of dishes such as chicken and beef shawarma, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, and their famous creamy garlic sauce. The bread is always fresh, and the meat is well-seasoned and full of flavor. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable perfect for families or students. Customers love Shawarma Al Basha Original for its quality food, quick service, and welcoming staff. Whether you dine in or take your meal to go, it’s always a tasty and satisfying experience.

If you’re a foodie, this Turkish spot is definitely a must-try. The food is high quality . Just a heads-up for those looking for variety: their meat selection is limited to chicken and beef only

I had a wonderful experience at Albasha tonight. It was actually my first time visiting, and I came for Iftar — which made the experience even more special. I was warmly welcomed with dates and very polite hospitality right from the start. I tried the Arabic shawarma mix (beef and chicken), and it was absolutely delicious. The quality of the food was excellent, the flavors were rich and well-balanced, and everything tasted fresh and perfectly prepared. The service truly stood out. Our host this evening was saed, who was welcoming and attentive moaath prepared the food beautifully, and the presentation along with the side dishes was done with great care. Salare was also part of the team providing excellent service throughout the evening. The staff were very friendly, professional, and gave great recommendations, which made my first experience there even more enjoyable. Overall, I’m very satisfied and truly appreciated the warm atmosphere and outstanding service. I look forward to coming back again soon

Went to this place with my friends. Ordered a family platter’s portion and fried chicken. The portion of the family platter was so generous and filling. The highlight is absolutely the fried chicken. It was so fresh, tender and juicy.

We landed in Vancouver around 11 PM and were looking for a halal food spot open late—and luckily found Al Basha just 10 minutes away from the airport. What a great find! We ordered one double and one single shawarma, and it was honestly some of the best shawarma we’ve had in a long time—fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The man at the cash register, likely the owner, was super friendly and made us feel very welcome despite the late hour. It was the perfect quick stop after a long flight—good food, warm hospitality, and convenient location. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a reliable halal option near YVR.

Tried Chicken Shawarma Saaj plate. Quality of meat and bread was perfect. Cook was spot on too. Value for money and they were happy to swap fried with salad. Only thing I would like to add is that the cook adds a drizzle of pomegranate sauce on top of it all by default. And the taste of that might not please all taste buds. As it carries an acidic and overpowering punch.

Everything was absolutely delicious! The shawarma was packed with flavor, perfectly grilled, and super filling. I loved the addition of pomegranate molasses, it gave the food such a unique and tasty twist. The sides (hummus, garlic sauce, coleslaw, and pickles) were fresh and authentic, and the portions were very generous. The restaurant itself has a beautiful setup with a warm and welcoming vibe. Overall, an amazing experience—highly recommend Al Basha Original for anyone craving authentic Syrian shawarma!

Extremely Disappointing — This Felt Like a Rip-Off I ordered a platter from Al Basha Richmond and paid $68 including tax. What I received was extremely disappointing, mainly because of how little meat there was. There were only 12–14 very small pieces of shawarma, which is about the amount you would get from one or two wraps at most. For a platter that costs nearly $70, the meat should be the main item, but instead it felt like the meat was just sprinkled in shawarma. Almost the entire plate was filled with French fries and salad, clearly used to hide how little shawarma there actually was. I did not pay $68 for potatoes and lettuce — I paid for shawarma, and that is what was missing. This was not a platter, it was a small serving of meat surrounded by fillers. The portion of shawarma given for this price is completely unacceptable. I truly feel this deserves a refund or serious correction, because this does not come close to what a $68 platter should be. Very disappointed.

I have a confession, I troll YouTube for restaurant recommendations. Al Basha came up for their fried chicken. But I was so happy to find more than I could have imagined. The chicken was going to take 20 mins. So I asked the cashier for a suggestion for an appetizer. She said the falafel plate. And she was right as the normal hard as a hockey puck type I'm used to, came out a crisp thin crust over a fluffy interior tasting of herby greens and nutty bulgur. Next, I noticed all the tables had one thing in common, a chicken wrap drizzled with pomegranate molasses and served with golden fries and pickled veggies and coleslaw. This was so amazing I went back for more a week later. The fried chicken is a large serving of four pieces (1/2 a chicken), fries, coleslaw, pickles and toum and pita bread. This fed me two very satisfying meals. They also have some lovely desserts like honey cake with almond and baklava. This is a Halal restaurant and gets very busy and lots of families. It can get loud but it is a good energy and fun to people watch. This place offers some great food with good value.

FIRE!! SUCH good shawarma. An awesome lunch option for the price, quality and portion. Service was a little slow but they were packed! Can't get over all of the flavour packed in their wraps! Small spot great for grab and go but lots of people opting to dine in too.

Can visit this Richmond diner when craving a shawarma. They also serve food platters that would look good for hosting a big group or to bring to potluck. Pro: Food taste seem authentic and its ambiance seem true to its culture Con: Food wait time could be long; this is a self-service spot with no table service and they get a lot of takeout orders. Could be harder to get the staff's attention if you can't speak their native language. Food notes: I would visit this spot if craving a shawarma when in the neighborhood but this is probably not a place I would write my friends or venture across town to visit.

Food as Always ... very good . Fast and attentive service . Nice tine place, cute decor .

I have been supporting them since they open at least 3-4 days a week for my lunch and dinner. Food was ok. Even though several times when I went to the washroom, I saw few Mouses were running around just out side the kitchen and hallway. Really Don't know how Clean and Safe their Food are. They may have several Mouses in the kitchen too. However the Service is really Poorly. There almost nobody serving me sincerely even thought they are not busy at all sometimes. Most of the staffs are just hiding in the kitchen and keep talking and laughing. Sometimes I had to wait for 10-15 keep calling them out. Almost. There is always no service. The tables are not Cleaned with previous left over food, plates and full of Garbage. One thing that make me really upset that's one day I was there first Keep waiting for food and seat for around 30mins. I finally got my seat and eating haft way. Suddenly. Some people they know came in with no seat and the staffs asked me to leave the table and move somewhere els so that those people they know can seat. That's absolutely Rule and Unacceptable. Never come back. Smart Customers Alert !!!!

My friend recommended this place and I'm glad I came to check it out. Service was friendly and the food was tasty. Would definitely recommend the Arabic Shawarma- it comes with fries a nice variety of 3 different salads. Glad to see more ethnically diverse foods in Richmond!

I would say I'm a Shawarma connoisseur in the best Shawarma in Vancouver is Al BASHA ORIGINAL it's fresh it's not oily and it's prepared Middle Eastern style. You will not have any weird flavors in there and extremely clean. I would recommend this place to my friends and family and anybody visiting Vancouver. You will not regret it. Ambience is beautiful and the service is fantastic. In fact, I'll be going there with my wife again. Both beef and chicken are great option

Amazing and tasty. Tender chicken. Original bread wrap. Chopped into bite size pieces. Friendly staff. Will come regularly.

Less than average. Portion is small, price higher than average. Had better from donair place in industrial park near my work. I'd never come again. Only redeeming thing was lentil soup