Ottawa Foodies

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echoes of Fresh Foodie's shot from 4-some yrs ago, my photo speaks to the size of the portions SH (Kanata location) continues to dole out - in my case, $11 for a veg platter piled too high in its container to properly close the lid on. (for reference, photo is post-drive; i actually strip-mined a considerable number of cauliflower, pickles and other top-of-pile veggies on the drive home.)

Not a Lebanese-cuisine expert, i can't debate where SH sits in the city's constellation of middle-eastern eateries. Shawarma Palace (Carling) has been and remains my usual and trusted destination for Lebanese veg. platters, and while i wouldn't bypass it for the longer drive to Kanata, I did find S. House's version similarly ample, but also lighter, almost "cleaner" on the palette - in a good way. The salad was crisp and topped w/ fresh carrots, the usual pickles, etc. The grilled veggies retained their texture and distinct flavors (none were overly saturated in oil). The plate came w/ 2 types of rice, falafels, etc. All-in-all, even with its heft, the platter felt moderately healthy. (I probably didn't need to eat it all. note to self - go walk dog or something...)

Other notables: friendly service, there's ample seating and parking, and the washrooms are clean, inc. one that's wheelchair accessible.