
Basha is a pioneer of Lebanese fast-food in Canada, founded in Montreal in 1977 by Chef Fadl Issa. The restaurant chain revolutionized the Canadian quick-service industry by introducing a transparent "what you see is what you eat" buffet-style setup, allowing customers to customize their meals with freshly prepared ingredients. Today, Basha operates numerous locations across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, and is widely celebrated for serving traditional Middle Eastern favorites such as shawarma, shish taouk, falafel, hummus, and tabouli.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. All Basha outlets are halal.
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
A must try for Celiacs! They are super careful about cross-contamination — the owner is celiac and explained that gluten-free spices are used in the marinades and potatoes are fried in a dedicated fryer. It’s so nice to be able to enjoy Lebanese food without any stress. Highly recommended!