Taza Xpress, a small chain of five shawarma restaurants in Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton and Milton, just opened a sixth location in Brampton, at the corner of Peter Robertson Boulevard and Dixie Road. The restaurant is owned by the Chandok family, parents Amarjeet and Satvinder, older daughter Gunjan, and son Jai.

The family, who were all born in India, had moved to Egypt, where the family enjoyed the foods served in the region. The family then immigrated to Canada 19 years ago. When Gunjan and Jai were teenagers, they both held jobs at a fast-food restaurant chain, where they developed their passion for working in the food industry.

The word "taza" is translated from Arabic and Hindi to mean “fresh,” which is what they strive to serve their customers.

Middle Eastern foods are offered at the restaurant, from shawarma on a pita or on a bed of rice (on z’rocks) to falafel to salads and sandwiches. Many vegetarian options are available, and new menu items are in development.