So sad to see one of my favorite Persian restaurants goes so bad after owned by new person. Quality of food is not good and I is not Persian food!!!
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US$6 - US$33
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Middle Eastern, Persian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Halal
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Downtown Oshawa
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samannna502
2 reviews
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Date of visit: November 2023
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H7859XDlioneld
2 reviews
Reviewed January 5, 2023
I manage a group of 80 employees who all have supported Cyrus and his wife since it opened. It is now owned by other people who have changed the recipe. I’ve tried to support the new owners several times but unfortunately I think they have...dropped the ball. I have moved out of the area now but still work around the corner. The price has increased and portions have decreased. Tonight my wife wanted to try them one more time. We now live 50 minutes away. I called the order in and after getting home we discovered it was all wrong. I called and the woman on the phone didn’t really want to rectify the situation. Sad way to destroy a great restaurant.More
Date of visit: January 2023
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J560PWlizd
1 review
Reviewed May 5, 2022
This establishment has recently changed ownership unbeknownst to me . A friend and I went there for lunch today. She had the chicken shawarma wrap and I had the koobideh wrap. Both of us were disappointed. Tbh it isn’t as good as it was before....Maybe it was just a bad day so I’ll give it another try someday but if it isn’t comparable to the original owners next time, I won’t be back after that.More
Date of visit: May 2022
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jaydonk281
1 review
Reviewed April 27, 2022
Went to Cyrus again recently... not good. Very tasteless food and low quality, when it always used to be so good. There is a new owner. Cyrus is not there anymore (new owner will not tell you that and says he is coming back). Thankfully...Cyrus is opening a food truck up on Winchester Road with the other food trucks where we will be able to get all the delicious food we are used to getting from him. The new food truck is called Shah's of Shawarma. I'm sure the line-ups will be long!More
Date of visit: April 2022
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ItzMiJonny
4 reviews
Reviewed December 28, 2020
This is literally the best shawarma I have ever eaten in my life. I live about 1h15mins away and I will make the drive JUST for the food and the warm welcome I get each time. The food is always just so delicious and tasty,...full of flavour. The owner (I have horrible memory when it comes to names 😩) is such a sweetheart. He always has such a big smile whenever I walk in and greets me with so much love. You can tell he appreciates my business. I know not everyone will share my same opinion, but do yourself a favour and go in with an open heart and open mind and let alll that love come flowing in thru every bite.More
Date of visit: December 2020
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Lisa B
17 reviews
Reviewed February 12, 2020 via mobile
Awesome place. Food is great its always fresh and tasty. Salads, pitas etc. The prices are very reasonable and affordable for a family night out.
Date of visit: February 2020
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PKS6636
282 reviews
Reviewed January 11, 2020 via mobile
Great little restaurant for Eastern food! This place is close to the 401 and would be a great lunch spot if you’re travelling through the area. Parking is a tad tight but once you are inside the folks are very friendly and the food is...amazing. The falafel is delicious as are the shawarmas, served fresh to your table in take out containers which is convenient. The salad is fresh and delicious, I really enjoyed their olive oil/lemon dressing. Not a lot of seating but a place worth visiting. Good value, fresh food and generous portions.More
Date of visit: January 2020
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Constance M
29 reviews
Reviewed October 9, 2019
Food very fresh and tasty. The chicken shwarma is my favourite. The garlic sauce is addictive. The owners very accommodating. The only negative is the parking. I eat here at least twice a month. I don't think you would be disappointed . Call ahead for...takeout.More
Date of visit: September 2019
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barbangi
196 reviews
Reviewed August 11, 2019
Ordered a chicken shawarma. Saw the meat cooking on the spit. Chicken was being cut on a deli slicer and probably from the day before as they had just opened. Any other time they shave it off the spit in front of you at other...restaurants. Cheap on the tomatoes. Ate a 1/4 and tossed the rest. Staff at the cash was very pleasant. Won't return.More
Date of visit: August 2019
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allykat73
6 reviews
Reviewed April 5, 2019 via mobile
We have been coming to Cyrus for several years. The food is amazing and service is outstanding. Fresh and tasty food. Love it!
Date of visit: April 2019
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JKM007JKM
315 reviews
Reviewed March 23, 2019 via mobile
Always friendly and happy service shawarma platter is delicious and they are always helpful and will customize spicy or not.
Date of visit: March 2019
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BubbaBoyBlack
13 reviews
Reviewed January 16, 2019 via mobile
Friendly owners. They treat everyone as family. Food is always fresh, never skimpy. We've been going there for years and it's our go to place!
Date of visit: January 2019
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714babaky
2 reviews
Reviewed September 25, 2018 via mobile 
Amazing taste Halal food Good price I loved cyrus special plate I recomended start with felafel Parking is available
Date of visit: September 2018
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minahippie
1 review
Reviewed July 10, 2018 via mobile
Amazing food I good there all the time it’s the best persin restaurant. #1 restaurant hands down the best.
Date of visit: July 2018
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Kevin W
3 reviews
Reviewed June 30, 2018 via mobile
I've been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. I've tried most things on the menu and they are all good. My "go to" is the shawarma plate. Service is always happy and excellent and food is incredible tasting and generous. Love this...placeMore
Date of visit: June 2018
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- Yes, Cyrus offers takeaway services.
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- Food: 4.5
- Service: 4.5
- Value: 4.5
- Atmosphere: 4