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Zein Restaurant is a Lebanese kitchen on Lawrence Ave E in Scarborough, serving Shawarma and grilled mezze in a format built around counter service and quick takeout.
The differentiator is the house-made hot sauce paste, a sharp, complex condiment that anchors every sandwich and plate. The Shawarma arrives on crispy pita (also made in-house) the kitchen layers the meat with fresh herbs and pickles in the Lebanese style rather than the denser applications you'll find at most Toronto Shawarma counters. The hot sauce paste is the calling card, a fermented blend that cuts through the richness of the meat and defines why locals are returning to this Lawrence Avenue location.
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