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| - Donairs seem to have disappeared from Ontario nearly 2 decades ago, and having not had one since high-school, I was intrigued by the opportunity to try one again at The Fuzz Box.
The owner/chef is a one-man-show, and explained that everything is homemade except for the bread. The result is (very) sloppy deliciousness. The sauce is runny, and sweet by design, which may nor appeal to everyone. And while a magazine article quoting the owner said it should be important to sauce a donair heavily enough to 'run down your arms', I would have opted for a lighter touch (especially if you are a first-timer). "On the side" may be an even better idea.
The meat is very good, but other than the sauce, it only comes with onions and tomatoes, and could have used more greens to round things out (or at least dilute the sauce ratio). You truly can't lift this pita sandwich without making a real mess. Like the other great plate of Halifax (lobster), you may want to bring a plastic bib.
20 years since my last taste, I think my palate has moved on to appreciate the relatively more complex shawarma (the closest cousin to the donair), and your dollar will go further on Lawrence Ave. joints, where they all seem to sell 2-for-1. My bill for a medium size donair and a bottled root beer was $10, which is a little steep if you include the cost of drycleaning after your meal.
But if you are determined to have a donair in Toronto, this is your spot.
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