I heard so much about this place & finally got to try it…read more There is no dine in, so you have to do take out only. The story was that if you don't pay attention to the service, you will be satisfied. The owner is somewhat known to be an equivalent of Seinfeld soup nazi. When I ordered the food, he was kinda curt, but not rude. I was quite anxious to pick up the food & meet him in person. He turned out to be quite polite to my surprise!! Now I was just dying to get home & dig into the food. We ordered 3 main dishes all of which came with rice. A minced skewer kabob, a steak skewer kabob, and a chicken skewer kabob. The quality of the food was amazing despite the fact that it was made at least 45min before (it had taken us 30 min to drive back home) I could only imagine how this meal would have been if there was an opportunity to it as soon as the chef had finished cooking it. A definite must try for Persian food lovers. Server/ Host knowledge: 5 Server/host attitude: 4 Fast service: 4.5 Food Menu: 5 Drinks Menu: 4 Food quality: 4.5 Food Portion: 5 Ambience: 3 Distance to other tables: n/a Cleanliness: 4.5 Comfort: n/a Waiting time to get seated: n/a Price: 4

Best Persian kabobs in Calgary! All types are great but our favorite is chicken and kobedeh kabobs.read more

Hands down the best beef seekh kabob and service outside of Lahore and London! Please don't let…read morehigher star ratings of other restaurants sway your decision; try Faisal and you won't regret the decision. We visited the restaurant a few nights ago for a dinner. We ordered the seekh kabob, Karahi Chicken with tandoori roti and naan, raita, and Chicken biryani. And wow, everything was delicious, just out of the world type of delicious!! After the dinner, we requested chai and kheer, and no surprise again, full of taste, every bite and sip reminded us of home (Pakistan), what impressed me most was that thr chai was served properly hot where its fully enjoyable! Loved everything, great experience! Also, there was just one person serving that night. All the tables were taken downstairs and a few upstairs as well. She was so organized and efficient, and she really made our visit just that much special! We really hope the restaurant fully recognizes and appreciates her excellent service. Enjoy Faisal Kabob Hut!

We came for lunch with our family, including three young children. Before ordering, I specifically…read moretold the server that the food for the children must not be spicy. The staff could also clearly see that we had small children with us. We ordered three platters. Two of the platters were combined together, and the quantity did not appear equivalent to two full separate platters. More importantly, all of the chicken came spicy despite my clear request. As a result, the children could not eat their meal. My seven-year-old was extremely hungry and tried eating some chicken while repeatedly drinking water because of how spicy it was. The younger children could essentially only eat some rice, which was also very dry. We then ordered an additional plate and gave the restaurant another opportunity, but that chicken was also spicy, so we returned it. What made the experience much worse was the response when I complained. Instead of apologizing or trying to resolve the problem, the staff became argumentative and defensive. I was told, "This is Pakistani cuisine; our food is spicy." I was then told that I could have ordered fries. When I explained that their own server had told us fries were unavailable, I was actually told that I should have taken my children to McDonald's. That response to a customer who had specifically requested non-spicy food for small children was completely inappropriate. I asked to speak with the owner or person responsible and was refused. They removed only the additional returned plate but still insisted that I pay for the children's platter even though it had not been prepared according to the request they accepted and the children could not eat it. We came to a restaurant expecting to feed our family. Instead, I left having to find somewhere else to feed my children, while still being required to pay for the meal. Mistakes can happen in any restaurant. What determines the quality of a business is how it handles the mistake. Unfortunately, instead of an apology and reasonable solution, we received arguing, blame and disrespect. There will not be a next visit.

I heard about Taj Kabob through the grapevine and was in the area so I decided to stop in for…read morelunch. All I can say is wow!! That was a flavour explosion. I am a huge fan of food from the Middle East but this was so different than anything I have ever tried. Extremely fresh, cooked to order, exquisitely presented, well portioned and a taste that has me wanting more. I will be back an I recommend this restaurant to anyone. *** I went back to try the lamb which I was told was fantastic and it is. This restaurant has some unique and spectacularly flavored dishes.

I love the mandu, it's on the spicier side, but very flavorful. I ordered the kebab bowl which has…read moresome grilled veggies, rice, naan and your choice of skewer, I normally have lamb. The fries were very crispy and the signature chicken wrap was very good also.

Great place, cozy atmosphere and lovely service…read more - beef kebab 4/5: ground beef, soft and flavourful - yogurt chicken kebab 4.5/5: soft and grilled flavor - lamb shank 5/5: tender and full of flavor, a bit greasy but worth it lol (only available on fri, sat and sun) - Termeh yogurt drink 5/5: interesting combo of soda water, yogurt, mint, and salt. Unique - black tea 5/5: came with rose buds and rock sugar stick, the floral nite is interesting A wonderful local joint for date night or catching up.

High quality food and great place for dine in. Professional staff. On time delivery. If you are…read moreinterested to try out this Persian cousin this is the place in Calgary.

Now, I know where to go on Fri, Sat or Sun for a bargain-priced lunch or dinner. Anatolia at…read moreCrossroads Market! I have to give credit to my sister for scouting out this fantastic place to eat. We had the Egglant Dinner - comes with rice, fresh salad with white beans, basmati rice, the beautifully braised eggplant cut lengthwise stuffed with ground beef and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Save the best for last - Lamb Shank dinner - comes with rice, fresh salad with white beans, basmati rice, the gorgeously fall-off-the-bone Lamb Shank cooked in a very nice tomatoey sauce and a dollop of tzatziki sauce as well. For 4 people, the 4 entress cost only $46!! That's pretty darn good price! Decided to also try their Spinach and Feta Turnover Bread. Think it's called Poacha. So delicious! Bought extra to bring home for a light snack. Also, had their Baklava which had flaky, buttery phyllo pastry with pistachios drowned in honey syrup. The bakalva just melted in your mouth. Food kiosk is found right at the back of the food area. If you approach the washrooms, do a hard left and down the corridor at the end is Anatolia. Accepts cash and debit cards only. Will definitely be back to try more.

We actually ate at the Calgary Farmers Market at Blackfoot just north of Heritage. I Love their…read morefood. Ordered the he lamb shank and lamb kebob plates. Salsa were fresh and tasty. Lamb was excellent. If I had to nick pick the lamb shank was only warm vs hot. Very reasonable prices too. My kebab plate was under $11. Why would anyone eat fast food when you can eat this? De-lish. You should go.

Family owned business, who care about their customers and facility. The sun was blazing in and the…read moreowner came from the back, pulled the blinds and turned the fan on for the customers so we would be more comfortable. The service takes some time, it definitely isn't fast food. We ordered quite a bit of food; gyro, lamb, beef, as you can see in the photo. Price is about $13/pp. Food was just okay, nothing out of the ordinary. I felt it was a bit overpriced. A bit underwhelming but satisfactory as it was quite a bit of food.

Stopped in at 8pm on a Saturday night. We were hungry and ordered platters. It came with rice,…read moresalad, bread and 2 skewers of meat- 1 beef and 1 chicken. The ground beef skewer was spicy and very tasty. The chicken was not as flavourful but still good. Hubby had the chaplee which was spicy ground beef patties. They were huge. We ended up taking the rice home and it was enough for 2 people. There's not much seating in this place and parking is slim. This is a solid place to go if you're hungry on a late night out but don't expect service. You order at the counter, pay then they call you to get your food. Overall, we knew what to expect thanks to fellow Yelpers!

10/10 I had the sultani kebab with Mast o Musir and Mirza…read moreGhasemi. Basmati rice was cooked well. Both skewers had great taste and flavor. The yogurt and garlic was so delicious and nice on top of the rice with a piece of kebab. Mirza Ghasemi has so m much flavor. Definitely coming back next time I'm In Calgary! The owner is also the head chef and had a chat with me in Farsi and made me feel like a regular customer. It's a very small place but you can smell the food walking a full block away.

I ordered this with a 70% discount from Uber Eats. I ordered the special Kabob Kubideh, lamb…read moresouvlaki wrap, and Greek salad. The wrap was good but needed more vegetables. The Greek salad was bland and needed more vegetables other than raw onions, it was a bit bland. The special meat was delicious as was the garlic sauce. I would like to try other items

I come here often and really like the food here. We get Turkish tea and coffee with Turkish…read moredelight. We also enjoy the spinach and beef burek and stuffed chicken. There is a large variety of food and I would recommend trying all the items on the menu

One of my favorite meals in a long time!!! Enjoyed absolutely everything here! The meats were all…read moreincredible -- tender, lovely char, so well seasoned. The friends platter had a little bit of most things and was also just a beautiful work of art. Loved loved loved the lamb chop and wish there we'd gotten more of that. I usually don't go for chicken but these chicken kebabs were so moist and flavorful. I loved too how fine the donair was shaved. The Ali Nazik was probably my favorite thing because of that garlicky buttery yogurt sauce that I just wanted to bathe all my meats in. The table loved the Lahmahcun so much that we got a second round. Super thin and crispy, and so so good eaten together with the onion, tomatoes, and lemon. And all the pita was so so pillowy soft! Also appreciated so much all the fresh veggies that accompanied everything so that it felt healthier. Great balance. Love love love. Also, not usually a criteria of mine but I really appreciated the interior too and having the little grocery area in the back. Casual, but immersive.

Good food, very friendly owners, small little place that obviously caters more to take out…read more I found it a little overprices compared to other comparable Pakistani or Indian restaurants, but it's probably because of the location. The butter chicken and beef dish Pakistani style were great. Did not like the garlic naan we were offered, I prefer the simple one and assumed it would come with the food, since we never requested garlic naan. We got complimentary pakoras that were succulent.

This place used to have really good food. I ordered the lambs chops which were hard, rubbery & no…read moreflavor. The chicken dish had half the container in oil. The roti was basically a naan. Definitely wasn't authentic Indian food. My order was takeout but had the chance to sit inside & I must say the newly renovated place looks nice!

What a delightful discovery today Aleppo Shawarma and Donair Restaurant! I always pass this…read morerestaurant when I come up to 16 Avenue NW and Centre Street to do shopping for Asian vegetables , spices and confectionary. It has always intrigued me because it says Arabic cuisine. So I finally am going to try it. It looks very appetizing. The lady was so nice and helpful. The establishment is very clean and the decor though simple and modern; their hanging art is interesting. The chicken shawarma is delicious!!!. I ordered the medium and it is quite substantial!!! I am definitely coming back here. The medium size was more than enough. The owner, Youssef Khalil said they took over the restaurant just before covid arrived in Alberta. So it's been an upward climb. He said they are glad to serve their customers Mediterranean Cuisine - Donairs, shawarma, Ialafel, Kafta, grilled chicken, tenderloin steak, etc. They have a special recipe for their traditional rice and an exceptional garlic sauce, sweet sauce and tahini sauce. One of their special dishes is the Aleppo fries which I will try next time. Youssef and his staff invite you to dine in , takeout or have delivered their awesome cuisine! It certainly impressed me. Be very hungry if you order the large size platters.

Amazing staff very nice, place was very clean and organized…read more For food i really liked the garlic potatoes that come with the platter, and i got the lamb and beef wrap w tahini sauce and all veggies, amazing all around!!