Before the review I would like to note: I go here literally 3 times a week.
Review:
Past 6-7 months I have been coming to Petra shawarma for my middle eastern fix. Why? No idea. I have never had the same food so much this frequently.
The previous business went by the name of "sultan." I went there once or twice but really did not like this food at all. just bland, generic, ali baba type shawarma which was boring. Then came Petra.
The owner, is a young guy from Jordan and unlike most of his competitors he literally makes every thing from scratch. Yes the meat included, most stores import this meat frozen fyi.
The ingredients are imported from Jordan which I think is the reason why the food is so succulent. Most of the time shawarma requires tahini sauce, hot sauce, etc. As a fitness enthusiast i often omit high sodium sauces thus no tahini. However, his meat has SO much flavour its really amazing. Like I literally never put any additional sauces.
The hours are short but its worth IT. 11:45 ish to whenever the meat finishes, which typically would be 5-6ish. Makes you wonder why other stores stay open till 1am? Guess their meat isn't finishing.
The reason I am going so hard for this place is simply because its literally the best shawarma in the city. No one would know it given the location but I would bet all my money on that statement. The owner is humble guy who is the sole runner for the store and he does a great job at it. Real inspiring to see a young guy with such enthusiasm and passion.
But yeah, great fresh food, no complaints and will continue being a frequent customer.
Cheers