Craving did not have shawarma in a while. The chicken is still dry, and the portion are smaller. I…read moredo have to say I enjoyed the spicy garlic sauce. Price are almost 21$ a platter. I find it expensive for what you get. Not enough to share and this does not include a drink. Yes, inflation. I got more veggies then I usually get so thats good. I did not share my platter and I did not have leftovers.

Ordered 1 large Donair sandwich and 1 large Falafel sandwich. Both were not larges and these…read moresandwiches plus 4 cans were $45.00. This was ridiculous. I should have ordered from Milanos! Never never never order from here.

As a nail salon owner with a Vietnamese mom and Lebanese dad, I've grown up appreciating diverse…read moreflavors--and Middle Eastern food always has a special place in my heart. I was in Ottawa for a quick trip from Toronto, checking out new beauty supply brands for my salon, and decided to start my morning at Ottawa Kabab. It was exactly what I needed! I got there just as they opened at 11 a.m., and the atmosphere was calm and welcoming, perfect for a solo breakfast before a busy day. I ordered the chickpeas with vegetables and olive oil and the chickpeas with yogurt--and let me tell you, the flavors were just incredible. The olive oil on the chickpeas was rich and aromatic, blending beautifully with the fresh vegetables. The yogurt dish, creamy and tangy with just the right kick of garlic, reminded me of my dad's homemade Lebanese breakfasts. The fresh, warm bread tied everything together--it was like a little piece of home away from home. Ottawa Kabab is the kind of place where you can tell the food is made with love and care. I'm already planning my next visit on my way back to Toronto! If you love authentic Middle Eastern food, this spot is a must-try.

This review is exclusively for their meat pies (Pide) that they sell on UberEats under the name…read more"Manqousheh." It's the exact same store though. They sell Pide under the name Ottawa Kabab too, but bigger and more expensive, the ones I got are smaller. I got the meat one ($4.99 BOGO ) and the cheese and sausage one (also $4.99 BOGO). Both were delicious. The meat Pide was filled with ground meat. It was flavourful and smelled so good. The cheese and sausage Pide had lots of cheese and little cubes of sausage. It was tasty, but I preferred the meat one. Although my husband liked the cheese and sausage better, so I guess it depends on your tastes. At any rate, we both agreed that they were delicious. I ordered on UberEats for pickup. Staff were friendly and efficient. They even wrote "Thank you" with a smiley face on my takeout box, lol. The restaurant itself has some seating inside as well as a patio. The parking situation is the only downfall. There is free parking in front of the restaurant, but there are not too many spaces and it's very tight. Difficult to maneuver around. Street parking is available but not the easiest to find nor convenient. Glad this place popped up on my UberEats deals :)

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.

My husband and I stopped by Far Jano today for a little snack. It's a new restaurant; we've driven…read moreby it several times and I've been meaning to try it, and we finally did today. Overall our snacks were good, but I really want to come back and try their Somali dishes for dinner. I had 2 beef sambusas ($1.25 each) and my husband had the Sabaya Wrap ($6.99). We also shared a bottle of guava juice - imported from Saudi Arabia ($2.25). The sambusas were similar to Indian samosas, but since they are African the seasonings are different and they don't contain potatoes or peas. The filling was just ground beef, onions and spices. It had a slight spicy kick to it. The filling was flavourful and the pastry was crispy and not too doughy. I liked them. I had a bite of my husband's wrap and it was good but too rich for my tastes. The wrap was really rich and buttery. They call the wrap a "Somali pita" and it's similar to parathas in Indian cuisine. It was filled with sauteed beef cubes, green peppers and onions. The filling was tasty, but there was not enough of it, in my opinion. The place is really new and they don't have everything on their menu yet. I wanted to try a meat pie, but they said they just received the equipment for it but they are not serving any just yet. I will be back to try the meat pies. I also want to try their suqaar and lahoh. However, the lahoh is only served for breakfast and I don't know if I would ever be out there during breakfast time :( The staff are very nice. There's a young man there who's super friendly. Far Jano is on the industrial part of St. Laurent Blvd. It's in the same complex as the Ottawa Islamic Centre and Assalam Mosque. There's some free parking in the lot in front. I am so happy to see some more diversity in the culinary scene in Ottawa. I hope that they do well. I should mention though that they don't exclusively serve Somali cuisine. They also have burgers, fries, hotdogs, poutine, and spaghetti! However, the next time I come back it will definitely be for the Somali food :)

Very nice staff super friendly. Sambusas are tasty. Rice is on point. Lamb very flavorful. However…read morethe meat portions are ridiculously small. They need to re evaluate there serving sizes.

The Shawarma here is unique...almost approaching a Pita…read more It is still amazing, very large, and full of fresh ingredients. And the woman who works there is extremely nice! Give her business

If I could eat only one meal, it would be from Scharma de Roza. Generous portions for a reasonable…read moreprice. We love the owner, Ahmed. If you are in the area, it's definitely worth it.

Got the 4 piece meal from Zaky's Broast & Grill and it was really good. The chicken was crispy on…read morethe outside, juicy inside, and seasoned well without being too salty. Portions were solid and everything tasted fresh. Definitely worth trying if you want broast chicken in Ottawa.

I had the whole family over for a meal today and didn't feel like cooking so I ordered from Zaky's…read moreand went and picked it up. The food was ready when I arrived, smelled oh so good in the car on the way home, and was a huge hit with everyone, including the little kiddy-wids who are picky eaters. The last time I ate at Zaky's was many years ago when it was called Zaki's with an "i" and had 3 locations throughout the city. It was fantastic, but then all the locations closed. Then one location reopened and was renamed Zaky's with a "y." I believe that there was a change in ownership (the other 2 locations became other businesses). I'm happy to say that the food is still as good as I remember. The only thing is prices have gone up, and it's not just inflation. I got the Family Feast ($45.49) and the 15 piece Broasted Chicken Family Meal ($40.99) because no one is going to leave hungry on my watch! The Family Feast consisted of 2 ground beef shami, 2 ground chicken shami, 1 beef tikka kebab, 1 chicken breast kebab, naan, rice and salad. The 15 piece Family Meal consisted of 15 pieces of broasted chicken, fries, naan, dipping sauces and pop. We were 6 adults and 2 kids. There were leftovers, lol. The meats in the Family Feast were very flavourful and well marinaded. They were tender and juicy and not dry at all. My mom felt that the beef tikka was a little tough, but I thought it was fine. Maybe it was just the piece she had. The rice was long grain basmati and very fragrant (it had lots of warm spices in it, tasted like nutmeg, cinnamon, etc.). I liked that the rice was not oily. The salad had cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and romaine lettuce with spices on top. Dressing was on the side, which I appreciated so the salad didn't get soggy. I didn't have any of the naan, but everyone else liked it. The biggest hit though was the broasted chicken (chicken fried in a pressure cooker). So crispy, yet not greasy or oily. My dad said "this is better than Popeye's and KFC" and then asked "is there a location near my house?" Lol. The fries were seasoned but not battered and the kids loved them. They were a little soggy by the time I got home with them, but I think that is unavoidable. I'll need to eat in sometime to see how their fries are fresh. Their BBQ and Sweet and Sour dipping sauces are store-bought, but their garlic sauce and yogurt dressing are made in house. Cilantro-hating husband tasted cilantro in the dressing, so be warned if you also dislike cilantro. The person who took my order on the phone and who served me in the store (I'm pretty sure it was the same person) was quick and efficient. They said the food would take 20-25 minutes. I said I would be there in 30 minutes, and when I arrived it was already packed and ready to go. The place looked clean. It's in the same complex as the big Walmart, Bai Du, Mucho Burrito, and Sally Beauty Supply. Lots of free parking. If you like fried chicken, give their broasted chicken a try!

We loved every single plate we ordered. We had the Anda Curry, Bhindi, Patakha Chicken, Paneer, and…read moretheir famous Family Naan, and everything was packed with flavour and tasted freshly made. The Family Naan absolutely stole the show. It came out fresh, perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and is easily one of the best naans we've had. The portions were generous, the service was friendly, and the food arrived nice and hot. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. We're already looking forward to trying their Butter Chicken and kebabs next time!

Came by for dinner, the location is great, inside it fairly spacious. they can accommodate large…read moregatherings. It also appears that they may have an outdoor patio in the summer. Underground Parking is available, bring your parking ticket and they will validate it which is a plus for this area. There were plenty of parking spaces, a short walk to the restaurant if you park near tower III- 347 Preston street elevators. They have a list of mocktails like mango mojitos, mango lassi etc. We tried the potohari goat. I have never even heard of this but this was absolutely delicious. Some of their dishes are spicy but this had the perfect level of spice. Paired with a fresh naan and raita. For appetizer, we had the Lahori fish which was seasoned well, crispy on the outside and soft inside. We also had malai boti, served on a sizzler on a bed of onions. This was mind in spice. The karak chai was a great way to end the night. The service was a hit and miss, they were attentive when at the table but otherwise we had to attempt to grab their attention from across the restaurant several times for forgotten items. Overall, will definitely be back to try other items on the menu especially the breakfast.

I've been a fan of Nando's for years. For some reason, I haven't been getting my chicken fix here…read morefor a while. And then Covid happened and the world changed. We started staying home a lot more, and getting more takeout. This location isn't in our neighborhood, but the 20 minute drive isn't to much to endure. My heart sunk when I read that a lot of locations in Canada would be closing. I breathed a sigh of relief when some location in Ontario will remain open. I REALLY hope this is one of them. I ordered my chicken on the website, paid for it, with a specific pick up time. A whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, with lemon herb sauce. I arrived at the restaurant at the specified time, face mask in place. Upon entering the restaurant, I was served promptly, and handed my bag containing my soon-to-be-devoured delectable delights. The sight of all those chickens on the grill being basted with sauce is still vivid in my mind. Once I got home, I set-up the tv, and dug in. Good thing too, because the juices and sauce were covering my remote fingers. 6 pieces disappeared that night. The remaining 2 were consumed the next day. One would think that I'd be sick of chicken after all this. I can't imagine that EVER happening.

This place is amazing if you haven't tried it. Looove the Brussels sprouts, I know right, who says…read morethat, but you have to try them and the Peri-peri chicken is just as delicious. Looking for something new try, this is the place, you won't be disappointed.