Restaurant Boustan

"Many will remember the days when Boustan was a lone basement haunt where clubbers went to end their nights downtown. Today, it’s a full-blown chain — no longer owned by “Mr. Boustan” himself — with 24 locations across the city (though many still claim the original does it best). The chicken shawarma is the standard play, but Boustan’s “Creation,” jam-packed with extras like fried eggplants and garlicky potatoes, has garnered a devoted following." - Valerie Silva, Tim Forster

"Montreal’s most recognizable shawarma-slicer is known as a late-night, drunk food spot (perhaps due to its Crescent Street location), but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with stopping by for a pita and garlic potatoes during daylight hours. Every pita trio clocks in at under $10, too." - Tim Forster, Holly Tousignant