Middle Eastern Restaurants in Ottawa, ON

“Great service, friendly staff, best chicken shawarma I’ve had in a long time, loaded with chicken and fresh ingredients. Great price and value for money!“

“New King Shawarma Review

If you’re craving authentic Middle Eastern flavors in Ottawa, New King Shawarma is definitely worth a visit. The food is fresh, portions are generous, and the prices are fair for the quality you get. Their chicken shawarma is juicy and well-seasoned, wrapped in soft pita bread with just the right amount of garlic sauce and toppings. The beef shawarma is also flavorful and tender, not dry like at some other spots.

The platters are a highlight—loaded with rice, salad, and perfectly cooked meat, they’ll leave you satisfied. The garlic potatoes are a must-try side dish, crispy on the outside and soft inside.

The restaurant itself is clean, casual, and quick for takeout. Service is usually friendly and fast, even during busy hours.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
A go-to place for anyone who loves shawarma in Ottawa—reliable, tasty, and filling every time.“

“The food was impeccably juicy and delicious but we were not given any sauce or salad with our platters, we paid for saj bread but still got pita bread. I understand they were busy but forgetting to include our salads and sauce is rather insulting for the price we paid.“

“It was my experience at tahini . I ate fallafal bowl which is good option in vegetarian.Their customer service is good as well. The two guys named Umar and Dhruv are very sweet and provide good customer services. Recommend to everyone to visit this place and try veg and non wraps and bowls

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“I recently visited this shawarma restaurant and tried the shawarma platter and the boneless crispy chicken. Both were absolutely delicious! The shawarma was flavorful, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, while the platter came with generous portions that made it very satisfying. The boneless crispy chicken was crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and full of flavor. The service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to again!“

“I’m so happy I found Maya’s BBQ!!! I ordered a few platters for a teacher event and everything was amazing.
The beef kafta, chicken skewers, the salad, rice, and fries were so good. The falafels were a hit! The portions were very generous- overall, delicious. Even the food was packaged perfectly. I wish I took pictures but, trust me, everything looked great!
The guests were so impressed- they took seconds and some even took food to go.
Thank you Joumana (sorry for the spelling), you were so kind and helpful during the whole process. I appreciate it :)
I can’t wait to use Maya’s BBQ again for more events!
Highly recommended!

Vegetarian options: Falafel, Salads“

“Ordered a chicken shawarma on Ogilvie road, which was delicious and big.“

“Great food. Fresh, full of flavour and plentiful. The owners are wonderful.“

“Highly recommended best kebob in ottawa smell test like kebob not like other junks.“

“استقبال ممتاز. الاكل تحفه والسلطات جميله وسعر الاوبن بوفيه ممتاز ٢٥ دولار الفرد“

“My 9 year old just said to me, “I’m so excited to go to Mona’s because Mona’s is the best food I’ve ever had!”“

“صراحة مطعم باب اليمن من أطيب المطاعم اللي جربتها! الأكل كان كلش لذيذ وطازج، النكهات قوية وواضح يستخدمون مكونات نظيفة وجودة عالية. جربنا المندي العائلي 😍 الخدمة ممتازة والموظفين بشوشين عزيز احد الاشخاص الي قدمولنا الاكل جان جداً ممتاز، والمكان نظيف ومرتب. أكيد أرجع له مرة ثانية وأنصح الكل يجربه 👌“

“One of the BEST Hidden gems in ottowa worth visiting with family, friends, or alone! They have very nice Middle Eastern exquisite red & black style decor, along with lively Middle Eastern music that gives the place an exotic feel and makes your dining experience more enjoyable. Also, the kitchen and dining areas (outdoor & indoor) are very clean and well managed, with staff cleaning the tables very often. Furthermore, the food is fresh and high quality. I absolutely loved just about everything I tried, from their shawarma, chicken & beef kebabs, mutabal, falafel, hummus, and roasted chicken. Additionally, their prices are great, with their highlight being the $9.99 shawarma with a side & drink. One last thing to mention is their cleanliness and kindness, with the staff welcoming me and other customers with open arms.“

“Amazing food and paintings! We ordered Kafta and the appetizer platter- and the food was delicious and good for two. Even the tables are painted! The owner Mr. Raouf Omar is the painter and also the person who serves you. We will definitely be visiting again.“

“We had build a bowl and ordered the cauliflower which we picked out our own bases, toppings and sauces. We both loved it and highly recommend this place. Excellent service and we will definitely be going back.“

“Absolutely amazing the food was fresh affordable and u really get a good amout for what your paying for friendly guy behind the counter
Parking is a little tough but thats a good thing always being busy cause u have some the best shawarma around“

“Majid our waiter was super nice, efficient and the food was brought to our table in a very coordinated well (hummus and babaghanoug and the salad before the grillades). We didn’t feel at any point that we were missing something at the table and he was very generous and courteous“

“انصح به وبشدة مطعم ممتاز وباعلى المقاييس وبشوشين ويرحبون بالزبائن بحرارة I highly recommend it, an excellent restaurant with the highest standards, and they welcome customers warmly“

“I was craving shawarma and found this place on my way home from work. I'm new to Ottawa and my shawarma standards are high because my hometown has amazing shawarma that no other spots have come close to and I've tried many places already in Ottawa. Let me tell you, this place DID NOT DISSAPOINT! Amazing shawarma every bit of it! I will definitely be returning. The best I've had in Ottawa by FAR!“

“The food is delicious and the the service is excellent!“

“Best Shawarma in Ottawa !!“

“How disgraceful. No fundraiser for the millions of Palestinian Men, Women and children devestated, dead, dying during a n ongoing massacre. You'd think filthy rich Ottawa Lebanese Resto owners would do something! DO SOMETHING! 🇵🇸🖕🇮🇱“