Amazing Arabic bakery in Aylmer!…read more When I first moved to the area I was pretty disappointed with the food options here. Mostly just junk, and nothing I'd really consider edible. Thankfully found this bakery. Owners are very friendly and kind. So far I've tried the Sabanekh (spinach triangle pastries), hummus, babaganoush/mtableh, wrapped grape leaves, magdous (stuffed, pickled eggplant), and it's all authentic and delicious.

Apple pie and Strudel on on Saturday were tremendous, 5/5, Today Monday the 18 February nothing no…read morebaked goods so today 0/5

We found this place while wandering the area in Ottawa, and had a great dinner! I had the…read morecombination dinner which included stuffed grape leaves, kibbeh, spinach pies, hummus and salad. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The kibbeh was seasoned beautifully as were the spinach pies. Even the salad was really good. The pita was fresh and perfect as well. I had the rose water iced tea to drink which was quite good and the rose water was not overpowering. One person was serving and cooking. I am assuming this was Omar the owner. I have no idea how he was managing all of that! He also did the art around the restaurant which was beautiful. Definitely a great option in this part of Ottawa!

Food and service are wonderful in a beautiful restaurant! You won't be disappointed if you love…read moreLebanese Cuisine. If you're visiting Ottawa, this is a must dine! Thank you Mr. Omar!

We stumbled upon this place a couple days ago and decided to try it…read more The lady who owned the place was very friendly and inviting. We went back today. The staff member who served us was also very friendly, helpful and nice. This adds to the overall experience. We ordered the Lamb Mandi. What we received was two perfectly cooked and spiced delicious lamb shanks. They were very large and came with a large container of delicious rice with spices and caramelized onions. On the side was a good sized fresh salad with a great dressing. The flavours were wonderful. It was lamb from a fine restaurant - but eaten at home. The cost for both of us was a staggeringly low $42 for what we received in both quality and quantity. I have never eaten Yemeni food before but I will go back to this wonderful restaurant. I recommend this place to anyone who wants great value and wonderful food.

We went here a few weeks ago to get some shawarma, and it didn't go well. The guy working there…read moreclearly didn't have any fresh meat because he put the shawarma in a MICROWAVE (which he did not hide and we saw and heard) to heat it up when he could have easily used the stove. When we ate the shawarma, it definitely did not taste fresh, as one of us got stomach issues with it and weren't feeling too good. Even the salad tasted a bit old. I'm sorry, but we will not be returning here anytime soon.

Absolutely delicious! I've been to several shawarma places here in Ottawa (and there are many in…read morethis city!) and this is the best chicken shawarma I have ever had! Very tasty, moist and flavourful. The prices are a bit more expensive than other places, but the platters are HUGE. The customer service was awesome too! I will be back!

Excellent dinner , we showed up a la a big group and although completely overwhelmed the service…read morethey delivered brilliantly on the quality of food . Quickly diving into the pros and cons Pros : 1. The kabsah - omg rich , indulgent and fall frown the bone kind of meat . The real Saudi way . The real mvp and a must try lamb and chicken in that priority 2. The mandi - the drier cousin flavorful and fingerpicking good 3. The decor and ambiance : chic and classy and spacious 4. The cleanliness and presentation : spot on Can be improved 1. The service : I believe it's a family run business and I did not see hired staff as such or maybe they were and not giving out a vibe of being present except for the main guy who was clearly overwhelmed 2. Minor hiccup with card reader not working but can be ignored as a unfortunate incident 3. Samosa had an extra dose of salt but kasbah washes away all sins Recoommendation Kabsah and mandi , lamb and chicken in that order

Very expensive menu. Too much flavouring in rice…read moreService was a bit slow. Busy ambiance.

Came to Shawarma Palace after shawarma came highly recommended by a friend and generally this meal…read moredid not disappoint! The portion sizes are RIDICULOUS. For us modest appetites, this is easily 3 meals - easily! We ordered 2 plates and a sandwich for 4 people and still had enough leftovers for a small breakfast the morning after. My personal favorite was the mixed shawarma plate. I love how it comes with pita made specifically for Shawarma Palace, rice, potatoes, salad, pickled veg, and the meat. We also got the mixed kabob plate which featured tender beef but the chicken kabob was just a hair bit dry. The falafel sandwich was actually very dry and I would not recommend this. We also picked up some baklava for dessert after and I liked how it was just sweet enough! You can taste the pistachios and I thought the kiss of rose water was just enough to make the bite memorable!

Happened upon this restaurant one evening. I saw a shawarma place on the north side of the street,…read moreso I prepared to turn off and go back, but here was another shawarma place. Quickly looked at Yelp and saw a fantastic number of reviews. So this place looked to be the real thing. I stepped up to the counter and ordered the beef shawarma platter to eat in. The guys just kept piling more and more on the platter. It was absolutely ridiculously huge by the time they were done. It was stacked with beef on top. As I paid, I asked for a take-out container. There was no hesitation. So obviously, this is the way they do it. I sat in the super clean dining area and started in on this massive dish. Then I saw a young family carry their plates to a table adjacent to me. And they all had these massive plates too. So after stuffing myself and hardly putting a dent in this pile of food I had to load up the take out clamshell. It would hardly close and weighed 2-3lbs (after filling myself). So if you want to buy one dish and eat a tasty healthy meal for a week. This is your place. It seemed very clean in the restaurant (signs say leave your dishes on the table - so they are obviously bussing the tables regularly). The washroom was also exceptionally clean. The staff that built my meat mountain were super friendly. I would certainly recommend this place!

I passed by this place and I had to try it! Since I LOVE falafel so much :)…read more Its a small family owned business, they have small 3 tables if you want to sit but I ordered a takeout. I ordered the following: 12 Falafel pieces (6 pieces for $4.99) Hummus plate $7.99 Falafel sandwich with pita bread $7.99 The food was amazing! The falafel is perfectly done just the way I like them, the Hummus was spot on and my favorite was the falafel sandwich! The sandwich is loaded with flavors so my taste buds were dancing lol The price I found reasonable. The service was fast. Free parking space available but it's a bit tricky, it's behind the place not infront of it.

Definitely an OG when it comes to Shisha lounge in Ottawa. It's always going to be busy especially…read morewhen the temperature is warm so be prepared to wait. During the winter, the patio is closed. Once inside I found the area closer to the entrance to be calmer and quiet. Further inside, it's loud, plenty of smoke and a little congested. The place has gone through renovations throughout the year, it's a lot more modern this recent time I visited. There was only 1 washroom if I'm not mistaken, there was a line ups. The service was fine, we did have to ask a few times for things but they were nice and apologetic for the wait. Beside desserts, there isn't food available, I did see a food truck outside so they allow outside food. You can also buy nuts from the counter. The shisha is priced accordingly $20 with various flavours to choose from. The coals were replaced in a timely manner as well. AODA: barriers in place (stairs) inside.

nice staff and chill atmosphere. would give it a 5 if it had some music playing. Other than that it…read morewas nice

I love trying out new cuisines that I have never had before, so I was really thrilled when I heard…read morethat a new Yemeni restaurant was opening up a short drive from my house. Overall, I thought the food was ok. Even though I wasn't wowed, I'm willing to go back to try other items. Since I know nothing about Yemeni food, other than there's a dish called Mandi that is very popular, I had lots of questions for the server. She was very nice, but didn't really "sell the food" as the descriptions she gave me were "it's chicken with vegetables," "it's meat and vegetables in a sauce" and "it's lamb with rice." I mean, she could have been describing Kung Pao Chicken, Irish Stew, and Lamb Biryani, right? Lol. She was really nice, so I won't fault her, but the owner really should add some descriptions to the dishes, or some bigger and clearer pictures on the menu (the server did mention that they are printing new menus and will be adding the menu to their website). Anyway, I went with the Chicken Mandi meal ($15), because I figured it must be popular for a reason. I also asked for some water, and was a bit surprised when they brought me a bottle of water ($1) as I was expecting just a glass of tap water with some ice, but oh well, the water was cold, and I feel that $1 is an acceptable price for a bottle of water. The Chicken Mandi meal was half a chicken on a bed of basmati rice with some almonds and fried shallots sprinkled on one corner. It also came with a soup that was mostly broth with some tiny pieces of vegetables, and a salad that consisted of romaine lettuce, cucumbers and a wedge of lime. The soup came out first and it was very hot, which I appreciated. However, I prefer chunky soups with little broth, and this soup was mostly broth with little chunks, lol. The broth, was also a bit greasy/oily, which is not to my liking. It had mostly carrots, onions and bell peppers in it, which were very soft. The salad was fresh and I liked that it came undressed. It did have a sprinkling of spices on it, perhaps some sumac (?) I'm not entirely sure. There was a sauce on the side that looked like a salsa that was really spicy. I'm not sure if it was for the salad or the chicken. The chicken itself was so moist and tender. The meat pretty much fell off the bone. The flavour was mild though, I was expecting more punch to it. The rice had a cinnamon/nutmeg warm spice element to it. I enjoyed the chicken and rice, but expected more of a flavour zing to it. I don't know what these dishes are supposed to taste like, so I'm just basing this review on my own personal preferences, so take it for what it is. I took home the leftovers, as the meal size is more suitable for big hungry guys, lol. Bukhari Restaurant is where Pita Bell Kabab used to be, but Pita Bell now moved down the street to where Pocketz and Robz used to be (it was a 1000 Sushi Islands before that). Anyway, I have noticed that ever since Bukhari opened up the parking lot of the strip mall that they're in is a lot busier! So I think they are doing well. I'm glad to see that Ottawa has an appetite for more diverse food options. My suggestion for the owner is to have more descriptions of a dish on the menu and bigger and clearer pictures. Also to advise the staff to guide customers a bit more if the customer appears to be new to Yemeni cuisine. I'm looking forward to trying other items on their menu.

Such a delightful place! The food was fresh, flavorful and…read morebeautifully presented. The staff made us feel right at home. Will definitely recommend the place to my family and friends.

Amazing food. Nice ambiance. Great service. Reasonable prices too. Would definitely eat here again…read moreif we are out this way.