I just discovered this place and I can't believe I just found out about it considering it's in my area. I love Arabic food and had a huge craving. I got the beef shawarma platter ($17.75). Can with beef served on rice, spicy potatoes, fattoush salad, pickles, pita and a side of garlic sauce and tahini. It tasted awesome, wasn't greasy like some are after you eat it. I'll back back for sure. read more

Aladdin Donair & Kabab - a tray of food - Middle Eastern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I love supporting locally owned , I am always impressed with the service and genuine friendliness, the food is always tasty and good !!!! Being in the neighborhood it's my favourite!!!!!!! Now the original owner is back, he works himself tirelessly putting love into the food !!! AND THAT IS THE SECRET INGREDIENT !!! read more

What a major makeover, i've been coming here for over the years. This place was my first donair location. Like the new look, service is a bit unorganized. Place an order and pay after, line ups at certain meal times. Food is satisfying however I didn't get enough sauce in my order. The menu has expanded to serving rice platters and vegetarian dishes. Plus it has a fountain drink now, which was a major need for the place back then. Staff is friendly, parking is cramped. Washrooms are well kept. I don't think i'd come here as often just when i'm desperately hungry for something different from my fast food selections. You can dine in or take out. Place looks pretty comfy to stay in to eat but you'll notice it's to small when inside. Recommended for donair explorers. read more

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Overpriced and gross !! Changed the name 4 times in 6 years . The donair shop a few blocks away is $3 cheeper per item and fresh And the cooks don't have terrible attitudes and hide the old food behind a wall so you can't see the crap they serve read more

Well that...was all hype...and just no finish. 42nd officially in the books, and I have to mind the details. I rushed in based on other reviews and well...because I had to! 1st impression upon walking in...nice! Shiney and new! Decent menu, 4 sizes of donair (kids size is now a thing apparently) and a friendly enough employee. I order my "usual". A super with sweet sauce (no question about cheese...I got it despite not asking or being given option...not bad...not great to not at least be asked). Water and a cup of garlic sauce on the side. I actually took notice as my meal was constructed how small the pita was he selected. Then...the mound of meat was dumped ontop, sweet sauce applied and a spattering of veggies. Even he had trouble fitting it all in the little pita. I also took notice of him pressing it all in with his thumb which gave me cause to watch him was his hands after handling his next clients cash. He did...so all is well. The donair was, like me, short...and thick. Too thick. Hard to handle. Actally tore pita halfway through. But while it all looked good...alas, it all went downhill. The pita...too small. Meat...plenty of it. Steamy...but undercooked. Perhaps not grilled enough? Wound up leaving me with the desire to convey "hot mass of marginal spice". Meh. Sweet sauce...all but disapeared never to be really seen or tasted. Garlic sauce...pretty bland. Had a big solid mass in the middle (see pics) and tasted like sandy sour cream. Veggies...barely there and all fell off due to tiny pita and so much meat. All in all. So close...but too far. If this were in my backyard...I'd travel a few blocks. Everything that matters...needs as much work as the building apparently recieved. read more

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Been 6 years and still my go to place for a good Denair. I love lots of meat and even with the regular I am not disappointed. Haven't tried the other meal options because when I am there its for a Donair. I will continue to come back to this place! read more

Same experience here as the last reviewer. The donairs did not seem to have as much flavor as other donair shops in Edmonton. They seemed to compensate for this flavor loss by adding a lot of sauce into it, which results in getting soggy meat and a wrap that will start dripping all over you. The lettuce they put in there did barely anything to soak up the sauce. The people here seemed friendly though, but my donair was made quickly, but I would have preferred to have waited longer if my order would have tasted better. read more

Former Customer of Primo Donair & Subs 1. On June 14, 2016 at approximately 21:00 I decided to make a purchase from Primo Donair & Subs for a "Super Donair". After being a long term off and on customer from years prior, this visit is going to be my last. 2. Upon entering the establishment I observed a smell. That smell was the smell of mold. As per the Alberta Health Service restaurant inspection disclosure website, my assumption is contaminated cleaning cloths and/or sponges are being used. Something they have been found in violation of previously. Also I observed the meat already pre-cut and being warmed on the heating plate- not freshly cut per order. 3. The female attendant asked what I would like. I responded stating "Super Donair with Cheese." Her response: "Lettuce, Tomato, Onion?" and I said "Yes and with Garlic sauce please." (A side note: The short bald guy making the Donair knows my order. Always Garlic sauce) 4. I paid for my order and departed with my Donair. Upon opening the packaging at home I discovered the Tomatoes on the verge of expiration. I then took a bite where there was no vegetables and discovered the wrong sauce had been used. I received the sweet sauce when I clearly stated Garlic sauce. 5. Many years ago I learned my lesson with their Poutine. The processed sliced cheese is used to create their version of a Poutine. 6. From June 2016 going forward I will avoid this vendor and resume going elsewhere. Former Customer of Primo Donair & Subs 14-JUNE-2016 read more

This location has renovated and reopened near the beginning of 2017. Huge improvement, ignore reviews from early on. Different owner, essentially a different business now. The falafel is great, the beat salad is incredible. Super friendly vibe. It gets busy around noon during the school weeks because of the Jr high near by. read more

Good not great. Good portions sizes on the donair and you get your value unless you get the poutine which they use pizza cheese not curds. The donair though big it doesn't stand out from all the other donair spots on the northside. Since its donair and subs maybe they excel at the subs read more

Aladdin Donair & Kabab - Jumbo donair - Middle Eastern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This restaurant is a little gem tucked away in the north end. The food is delicious and plentiful. I usually order the mixed Shwarma plate and pack 1/2 of it to take home. If you're a fan of middle eastern food, you need to try the Kefta. Actually everyone should try the Kefta. It is a sausage served either in a Pita or on a platter and is well worth the 15 minutes it takes to prepare. My husband won't even share it with me :( Donairs are yummy and made to order. Want extra sauce or pickled turnips? The owner is happy to oblige.The salads are also fresh and I'm positive the dressing is homemade, it is so good. This restaurant is fairly quiet and deserves far more business than it gets in the evenings. It is open until 11pm, so if you're hungry and driving by, it really is worth the stop. of course every delivery service is available as well. read more

Love a good Donair and this place has it. Friendly service and perfectly spiced donair meat.

I went here as I was craving good crinkle cut fries and had decent crinkle fries here a few years back (and cuz my fave donair spot was closed). I went in and ordered my fries from the cashier/cook. He went on to handle the food after accepting my payment without washing his hands or wearing gloves (super nasty especially in covid times it's even worse). I continued to watch him serve my fries and he was giving a generous portion (which was prob only other positive other then friendly service) but went on to push my fries into the heaping container with his bare hand and closed it. The fries smelled of old grease as well so needless to say I did not eat them. 2 stars for the kind customer service and generous portions. read more

Absolutely love this place. Great service and the food is always consistently good! The restaurant is newly renovated and beautiful! I've called a few times minutes before closing and they are always happy to prepare our pickup order. Thank you! read more

AVOID this place at all costs!!! The meat has no flavor, and for toppings, well...if you like brown lettuce, tomatoes and takziki sauce...(yes, the sauce is brown!!). How can takziki sauce be brown? Supposed to be made from yogurt and cucumber!!!! Then he pulls already sliced meat out of a drawer, puts it on the flattop and pounds it into crumbs. I took one bite when I got home, and spit it out!!! DISGUSTING!!! I am a donair connisseur, but having to shell out 9 bucks for a donair that even my dog wouldn't eat, should tell you everythimg. Richards Donair in Sherwood Park is A 1 in my books. Carved right off the spit, and have super fresh toppings that are hand cut. Check out Richards!! I will never go back to Primos....ever. They don't have a clue... read more

The donairs have no flavour, all you can taste is sauce (and plenty of it) to cover up the poorly seasoned meat. I decided to give them another try by ordering the poutine...I mean how can you mess up a poutine right? They did. Primo Donair put the undercooked and soggy fries in a "styrofoam container", then they put on processed cheese (yes, processed..not real cheese) then they pour on a gross gravy, and then put it all in the microwave. (Yes I did say styrofoam container and microwave) there was a burn hole in the front of the container, and black cancer riddled fries/cheese/styrofoam mix on top. I will never, ever return. read more

I would not recommend going here. Their donairs are tasteless and the meat seemed "spongy". The service was ok from what I remember but other than that I will avoid these bland, spongy donairs. read more

Excellent service, excellent food, huge portions. I was just in today and they had me taste test the falafel because I asked about it. My new fave. Definitely give it a try. And if they have the couscous salad when you are there GET IT. They rotate the salads and everything is so fresh. I'm not usually a huge fan of tabouleh because of the very strong parsley taste, but theirs is very fresh. They make everything from scratch. read more

I grew up in Edmonton and used to think there was no place like home for donairs. It's been a few years since I have been here but recalled it used to be pretty good. First off the fact that there were only 2 people inside eating should have been the first clue as this place was quite hopping before. The super donair was ok sized with a lot of meat but was bland, barely any lettuce or onion plus the sauce was too oily. For $9 I really expected way better and would have even been more satisfied with anything else like a burger franchise or something. I also witnessed them heating things in the microwave for the other people's order. Did not bother with a pic as no point because I will definitely not return to this place and would suggest finding some place better to eat. read more

One of the best places in Edmonton to get a donair! I absolutely love donairs so I feel like I am educated enough to say they have great ones and the meat is well cooked which is extremely important to me. Myself and a friend ordered donairs and a poutine to split and we bother were completely satisfied. The portions are on the larger side so you will never leave hungry. I eat here often and can also vouch for the onion rings as they are to die for. The staff is extremely friendly and seem as if they love there jobs and love talking to customers so it is always an enjoyable experience to go. read more

Place smelt like piss and fungus, no word of lie. I didn't like the little bald man due to him being rude and disrespectful. The donairs tasted old especially the lettuce. Meat was dry yet moist, as if water was poured onto it to freshen it up. Never going here again read more