Ambiance: I have been visiting this exact restaurant (building) for the last 15 years. What I mean…read moreby that is I have seen the different changes of cuisines & businesses. The restaurant has been renovated over the years. It is now called Ariana Kabob House. There are booths along the wall, the large windows which are meant to be opened during the summer time to create a patio like feel. I have to say, in their effort to be more modern, the cultural authenticity of the place which made it unique is not there. Service: I believe this restaurant is now under new management. I could hear the other patrons in the restaurant complaining that the service was different. Here is the thing about this place. You go, pay for food and not ambiance or service. You find your own seat, once the food is ready, they will bring it over but that's the full extent as to the service. If you require anything else, you must get up and ask for it. Food: They were out of some items on the menu. Chicken Tandoori, the portions were large and the chicken was flavorful. The chicken tandoori sandwich was equally tasty with exception to the fries which were basic. The beef kabob was tender and juicy. The rice was cook to perfect as well. We did have to request sauces on the side as it was a little dry. Overall, the food is tasty, the portions are great.

Their lamb shand mandi is excellent. the restaurant has great space and excellent aroma. very…read morefriendly staff and very quiet.

Short story: Love Persian food? Come here. Period…read more Here's the scoop. I had an interesting Friday in Ottawa. I had my car's windshield chip repaired. I then went shopping. At around 2 pm, I felt like a late lunch. I did a search and found Silk Road Kabob House nearby. Perfect! It's located in a large plaza with lots of parking. I backed into a spot and walked in. There were two diners when I had arrived. I had a nice woman welcome me and was my server during my entire stay. This place has combo specials. I had brought my appetite and ordered two of them: - Mantu (six) - Lamb combination (lamb kabob and koobideh kabob) with salad and basmati rice I got water and a Diet Coke to start. Both were cold and perfect to enjoy. I got starter naan (silk bread) with butter. The naan was so good. It was baked fresh and hot, allowing the butter to effortlessly melt on it. So good! I ate the whole thing, which I normally don't do. My mantu came out first. I got six of these steamed dumplings. They were filled with onions, and ground beef and lamb. They were drizzled with yogurt, with split peas sprinkled around each dumpling. OMG! They were fantastic. Each one was packed full of flavourful filling. The wrapper was the perfect thickness that kept the filling in, but wasn't too thick that made you chew incessantly. The yogurt and chick peas were paired so well with the dumplings. I highly recommend getting mantu here. My lamb combination came out next. There was so much food. I surprised myself by polishing off everything because the entire meal was delicious. The lamb kabob was yummy. The morsels of lamb were tender and seasoned nicely. The lamb koobideh was a ground lamb kabob that was nicely seasoned and equally as scrumptious as the lamb morsels. Excellent! The salad was fresh and crisp. I enjoyed it so much. The basmati rice was generous. It didn't have a whole lot of flavour, so I recommend mixing it up with the proteins and salad. I paid with a credit card. I tipped and all was well. Before I left, I used the washroom. It was clean. It was to the left of the counter at the back of this eatery. I let the nice woman know that the food was excellent. She was pleased. I wished her a pleasant day and left that I waddled out the door with a content tummy. I miss the food at this eatery. If you love Persian food, especially lamb and mantu, come here. You'll be so happy with the food here. (322)

food was very mediocre, for authentic Persian food, salad came with ranch dressing. Not a good…read morestart. Kebabs were extremely salty and chicken kebab was marinated with Franks Red hot sauce. All in all food was not authentic, more like fast food taste and over priced for the quality

TL;DR/The Short Version: Excellent Yemeni food. Had the…read morechicken Mandi and it was fantastic. The Long Version: I have had Yemeni food several times before, including at Yemen Gate's original location on Bank St (this one in Orleans is their second location). However, my parents have never had Yemeni food and they love trying new cuisines, so I got them some Chicken Mandi to try. As luck would have it, they were having a special on UberEats. The quarter chicken Mandi was $15.95 buy one get one free. So I ordered on the app and went to pick it up since it's not far from my parents' house. Pick up was quick and efficient. Staff were courteous. The restaurant is nice inside with lots of seating. It looks like in the summer they have a patio out front. I was thrilled that one of the quarter chickens was a breast and wing and the other was a thigh and drumstick, so we got a mix of white and dark meat. My parents shared their food with me because sharing is caring, lol. So I had a little taste. It was even better than what I had at the Bank St location. The chicken was a bit on the small side but it was very moist, tender and fell off the bone. The rice was fluffy and flavourful and I loved the raisins, slivered almonds and fried onions in it. My parents also really enjoyed it. My dad loved that the flavour profile was different from anything he's ever had. I'll have to introduce them to the oat soup next time and maybe we can try the lamb Mandi. There's free parking on-site that's shared with neighbouring businesses. (209)

I'm happy that this second location has a nice family friendly eating area.. the floor eating spot…read moreadds authenticity to the place. Our server was great , very friendly but I believe she encouraged us to over order by much much more.. like double the amount our group needed. So be vigilant when you ask about quantities! The food came fast , meat is tender, all was good just too much food to take home.. their fresh bread is not to miss!

We have a long day biking along the canal and just wanted something to hold us over as I was more…read morethirsty than hungry so we ordered a few dishes to share. I have to admit I am not a huge Indian food fan and we usually go with another couple who loves Indian food and let them order. Since we were on our own we tried different dishes. Had the fried fish appetizer (which I can't remember the name of) which was really good! The tandoori seemed a bit strong but when you had it when sauce it's out of this world! Ordered the tandoori chicken and was blown away by the presentation of the chicken. I am a big fan of crispy chicken skin but was amazed at the smoked flavor, crispness of the outside of the skinless chicken and then the tenderness of the chicken. Now I am wondering if I have been ordering Indian food wrong all my life or is this restaurant in Ottowa so exceptional? It was definitely exceriona The waitstaff was all very friendly and we enjoyed our conversations with them. I only wish we lived in Ottowa so we could come back and try more menu items!

The biryani here is good...but the side dish raita is so sweet it just kills the taste…read more The chicken 65 was good. Never order the soup here..its just salt water.

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!

I found this restaurant from Yelp and I have to admit I was a little skeptical given the high…read morescores but limited number of reviews. I ordered the chicken souvlaki and it was awesome. The portions are generous, the chicken skewers were excellent, the accompanying Greek salad was fresh and delicious with lots of high quality ingredients. There was also a bed of rice. It was generous amount of food! I ate the entire thing in one sitting and the food felt light in spite of the volume. Service was very friendly and the restaurant was clean. Definitely top notch chicken souvlaki with high quality, healthy fresh ingredients and a friendly owner operator. Check this place out!

Quick bite? If you're looking for a grab and go, there's the usual chicken shawarma, donair/gyro,…read moreand homemade falafel that you must try (ask for them toasted on the grill first). As the name implies, Greek versions are possible since they have tzatziki, cucumbers, olives, etc. Got 10 minutes for something special? Sit down in the dining room or call ahead and ask for #6: shish taouk / bbq chicken kabobs platter. They make it Afgan style with the yellow rice. Super friendly family run business, with best prices in town.

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.

My adult son and I came here for lunch on a recommendation from our banker--and we are so glad we…read moredid. From the moment we walked in, we knew this place was the real deal. My son is Muslim and immediately felt at home seeing the Halal sign in the window. This was my first time experiencing truly authentic Afghan/Afghan-region cuisine, and I am completely in love. Every bite was soulful, comforting, and made with care. I kept telling my son that I felt like I was in heaven on earth--and honestly, that's exactly how it felt. Warm hospitality, beautiful flavors, and food that nourishes the spirit as much as the body. If you're looking for authenticity, heart, and a meal you'll remember long after you leave, don't miss this place.

Do you like kabobs? Grilled Meat on a stick? If you do, then…read moreyou'll love it here. I had their minced meat kabob (Shami Kabob) and it came with basmati rice, salad and fantastic naan bread - it was super tasty and very filling and not expensive at all. In the past, I've paid for food which is far worse at a far higher price so I can tell you, you're getting a tasty bang for your buck here. It may not look fancy schmancy or anything but so what? If you don't want to eat here, they also do take-out. The service is also friendly and polite. Centrally located on Bank street, you can easily come here after work or after a night out. Tip well, they deserve it.