Ottawa Foodies

They make a decent Shawarma. I really can't complain about the taste of the food.

I do have to say, though, that I've had some odd experiences there. Each time I've gone, I've had problems communicating to the staff which side it was I wanted, and the last time I went they warmed up my potatoes by putting them into the microwave, foam take-out tray and all. (I believe this practice can leach chemicals into the food.)

(Bank location)

(There are a couple of restaurants that have names that are variations of Shawarma King. My understanding is that the one on Bank is owned and operated seperately from the one on Elgin. My comments refer to the one on Bank.)

The falafel here is just right in terms of texture and flavour. I also love the cauliflower, eggplant, potatoes and dolmades. The salad isn't always fresh if you go off peak times.

I think this is the guy who has been referre to as the "Shawarma Nazi" a la Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi". He gives you at least a dirty look if you tinker with the intended ingredients too much. Don't you dare avoid the pink turnips (or "luft").

Well, despite my initial bad experience, I've actually been eating here several times a week, largely because it's a couple blocks away from both home and work.

I don't think the quality has improved, but I am definitely irked about the prices that keep going up every few weeks. I thought Shawarma was supposed to be cheap :/

It's not bad, but I've had much much better elsewhere for less.

Best shawarma place in town. And I've been to plenty in Ottawa (but then again, I always hear great things about Shawarma Palace and I haven't been there yet.

When ordering a plate/platter, I love how they just pile on the food into a little mound. I can stuff it all if I really want to, but if I want to be moderate, then I can easily split it between two meals, it's that much food.

I'm a big fan of their rice, it's not just plain white rice like other places give you.

Shawarma's King used to be the best in the city but since a change in management, the sauce isn't as garlicky and the quality has gone down. Very dissapointing.

Sorry, I found their shawarma very disappointed. Flavourless and overcooked meat. My favourite is Cedar Valley in Orleans. Excellent.

Maybe I'm just fussy but I didn't like the meats in their shawarma. Some bits were rock-hard overcooked, and well the other half was lumps of fat. I ate half of it and threw the rest out, then drove to my beloved Gatineau to get a better one.

I'm a fan of garlic potatoes, so Shawarma's King totally rocks my socks. There's nothing quite like feeling the garlic sauce coursing through your veins the day after you eat it.

Just a great blend of fresh ingredients with strong (but not too much) flavoured sauce. You might want to avoid kissing loved ones for a bit, but well worth a trip out of your way.