We were wandering through the Ottawa Farmer's Market when I noticed The Falafel Guys' stand. It was…read moreone of the few kiosks that had a noticeable lineup and I figured if people are lining up it must be good. I wasn't hungry enough to grab a Falafel Wrap, so I decided to instead go with the Bag of Falafels ("Bag of 7 freshly cooked falafels"). It was handed to me the second I finished paying and I was off. As I suspected, it's worth the wait. This is some of the best falafel I've had in quite some time. They're light and fluffy but with a good exterior crunch. The subtle flavor is terrific, too. And the included tahini sauce elevates the whole experience. I do kinda wish I'd gotten the wrap, because I'm sure it was excellent.

We found their booth at the Ottawa Farmers Market, at Aberdeen Pavilion. What a find!…read more First of all, it's fun to sit and watch the flat bread being made. A little ball of dough is punched out in air and spun about 18 feet into the air, put on a pillow and transferred to the rounded grill....I'm sure there's a name for it but no clue. Someone message me if you know what the grill is called. We got the Syrian Pizza with Syrian sauce, cheese and tomatoes. It's served as a wrap. So flavourful! Also had their fresh falafal, also good...but the Pizza is better.

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.

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!

The best falafel you will ever have! Crispy and fluffy on the inside made fresh, organic and vegan!…read moreThis Sunday November 26th, all sales will be going to support Palestine! Expect kind and humble service with a nice place to sit and enjoy your meal. Every falafel sandwich flavour is a must try!! I always have a hard time deciding which one to pick. Definitely try the black bean and original (then come back and try the rest lol). You can buy falafel by pieces, but trust me you're going to eat them just like that as they are! Their salads are excellent too, as well as all their hummus types. Everything is vegan Love this place :)

Best tasting and healthiest food around. Everything I've tried which is just about EVERYTHING on…read morethe menu is amazing. I crave this food when nutrition is needed. The soup, wraps, bowls, wedges are all OMG deliciousness and you can feel the nutrients running through your body. Gonna order right now after writing this making me think of it again.

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!

My husband and I have been looking for a place like this for a long time. Five minutes of being in…read moreCanada and we found the best shawarma place on yelp. We ordered ALOT!!!! My husband got the chicken and beef platter. It came with rice, salad, potatoes, hummus, garlic sauce, and a sesame dressing. Everything was so fresh and the flavor was just out of this world. We got a pita on the side and made our own wraps. The platter works for two people, maybe even 3. Depends on how hungry you are. They give you a generous portion. We walked in and there was only one other customer. And then after we sat down sooooooo many people filed in. The restaurant is very clean and lots of room to sit inside. The employees are very friendly and they do not skimp on the sauces or the meat. We were thoroughly satisfied and can't wait to return for another vacation in Canada.

Okay, this place was such a nice surprise! It's a family-owned and operated restaurant, and you…read morecan actually feel that family vibe when you're there. The mom and her son both work there, which I thought was so sweet. The restaurant itself is medium-sized, nothing too fancy, but really nice with a warm, comfortable vibe. Now the FOOD... honestly, AMAZING! My sister and I were super hungry, so naturally we decided to order half the menu thinking we were going to eat everything . They were also very accommodating with my gluten-free needs, which I really appreciated. We ordered the foul, fatta, eggs, grilled cheese, falafel, and a few other things to try, and everything tasted amazing. And let me tell you something about the eggs... I'm really not an egg person. I can easily live without them . But the eggs here?? SO GOOD! I actually enjoyed them, which says a lot coming from me! Great food, nice atmosphere, lovely family running the place, and they made me feel comfortable with my gluten-free needs. Would I go back? Absolutely!

I think this place is amazing, and worth traveling across town for. Ottawa has tonnes of Arabic…read morefood options, and so you have to compete. And this place competes hard on quality, service and ambience. It is a darling and super pleasant to visit. The service is exceptional, in the top 20%. Not a bad idea to reserve at a mealtime, but in not busy times I found I got a table immediately. The food is distinctive, healthy and tasty. I don't believe you can find a similar menu elsewhere in Ottawa.

I was looking for something to eat as a vegan coming all the way from Texas to visit some family…read morethat lives here in Ottawa. Even though finding this food truck minutes before closing. He took my order and got the best fresh falafel sandwiches and fresh fries. I will definitely recommend it and will definitely go again and might get some for the trip going back to Texas.

I had heard of Falafel on Wheels (which is a food truck) but never got around to trying it because…read morethey are usually on Montreal Rd near Blair, which is not an area I'm usually in. So I was thrilled when I heard that they would be providing the food for one of our work functions. They came on site, so the food was freshly made to order. I had the falafel sandwich and a fattouch salad. The falafels in the sandwich were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. So delicious. It also had tomatoes, radishes, pickles, parsley and tahini, all wrapped in a pita. Easily one of the best falafel I've had in Ottawa. My only complaint is that it was a bit on the small side. Ok for small appetites, but likely too small for average to large appetites, and I definitely fall into the latter category, haha. The fattouch salad had romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and radishes, all tossed in an oil and vinegar dressing with sumac. I think they usually have pita chips, but mine didn't have any :( It was a little overdressed for my liking, but I like very little dressing on my salad. Service was relatively quick and was friendly. Not sure when I'll be in their usual neighbourhood next, but when I am, I'll need to grab another falafel sandwich ;)

Best place for Middle East ingredients, products and ready made delicious food. It is worth driving…read morefrom the West end for it. It also has so many products from other countries. Quality is great and people are wonderful. Wish they open a store in the West end.

I love this place. When I feel like eating merguez or a greek salad or need to buy spices or…read morecouscous at a reasonable price, and even for certain fresh vegetable, this is my go-to place. Wandering through the store and seeing products from all over the Mediterranean is like taking a little culinary cruise. The staff is also always friendly.

I was recommended this spot by a local and it did not disappoint! I was impressed by the quantity…read moreof food and of course how delicious it was. My order was prepared quickly as well! I would definitely come back and maybe try the wraps and baklava next time!

The stories are true. For $23 the mixed plate can feed three very hungry individuals. Garlic sauce…read moreis delicious. Beef was a bit dry but chicken was okay. Potatos were great. I liked the falafel and sesame sauce that we got on the side. I'm not the biggest shawarma fan in general but my partner liked this spot a lot. Service was friendly with a sip of soup given to everybody who walks in. There is some seating and tables inside.

The moment we entered we were greeted warmly and they answered all the questions we had!…read more I got combo 1: a small chicken sandwich and because I was debating between rice or potatoes, he was kind enough to give me half of both! And it comes with a canned drink. Wow they are not shy with the servings, they loaded that upppp and sauced that omg. The chicken was a bit dry but with all the sauces, the white garlic one is amazing omg- I've never had such good rice and garlic potatoes. Amazing flavor and texture! I also got a side of falafel- this IS A MUST! Most places use too much flour/ batter but this was so grainy in the best way- it was so so so good and flavorful. I'm going to be thinking about their falafels until I come back to Canada. Truly a must! My friends got the beef platter and they loaded it up- so good and such large servings. This place blew my mind away- better than any halal cart I've tried in NYC.

Great service! The chicken pita is delicious--100%. And the potato is yummy! I will come back again…read moreorder