Falafel King

A downtown Lebanese counter that has served falafel and shawarma for over 20 years, making it one of the longer-standing halal spots in the core. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Longevity is the recommendation Two decades in the downtown core is a hard thing to do badly. Reviewers on holiday describe it as the best food of their trip. Check the box you are ordering One reviewer notes ordering a donair box instead of the chicken box without registering the price difference. Worth reading the board rather than ordering by memory. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.2 across 44 Google reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.

Falafel King

A downtown Lebanese counter that has served falafel and shawarma for over 20 years, making it one of the longer-standing halal spots in the core. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Longevity is the recommendation Two decades in the downtown core is a hard thing to do badly. Reviewers on holiday describe it as the best food of their trip. Check the box you are ordering One reviewer notes ordering a donair box instead of the chicken box without registering the price difference. Worth reading the board rather than ordering by memory. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.2 across 44 Google reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.

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Falafel King
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Falafel King
★ 4.6 (637 ratings) · $10–20
225 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B7, Canada · (403) 269-5464
Shawarma Arabic Lebanese Fast Food
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4.6 637 Ratings

Well it is the place when ypu them aunties abusing their nephew 😂 feel bad for him the way she just shoo him out of thier territory. They do it very well and authentic. Needs more spicing. Nice falafels

Nossor Billues a month ago Read on Google

I asked for a donair box instead of the chicken box and didn’t realize the lower price (compared to the platters) meant it comes with either meat and veggies or meat and rice — I assumed it included both. When I received my meal and mentioned my misunderstanding, I offered to pay for the rice since it was totally my mistake. Instead, they kindly gave me FREE extra rice that was just the perfect amount and even added a piece of baklava. Amazing people — so understanding and generous. I’ll definitely be back! And of course, the food was amazing.

Alyzza Alix 7 months ago Read on Google

We ordered takeout from Falafel King during our vacation, and it was by far the best food we had during the trip. The order consisted of: [1] donair poutine, [2] donair wrap, [3] falafel wrap, and [4] beef shawarma platter. First off, Falafel King is very liberal with the amount of donair they layered on both the poutine and the wrap - they were loaded with so much delicious donair that it puts my Bay Area-local restaurants to shame. And it was good, like so tasty. For the poutine, the gravy was just right - it was neither overly watery or viscous.. The yellow potatoes used in the poutine were fried on demand, so they came out extra crispy. The beef shawarma platter was also pretty loaded with delicious meat, rice, veggies, and large-sized pita (the same ones used to make the wraps). To top it off, the order came with a free side of Baklava. The hot sauce used in the wraps had some real heat to it, even though it wasn't slathered on. Service was fast, and the two gentlemen working the counter were very courteous. As for the layout of the restaurant, it seemed clean - but we did not linger given the order was takeout.

Michael Lee a year ago Read on Google

Nice long narrow cozy place in the busy St Avenue pedestrian only. Clean washroom in the basement. Around closing time after 6 pm, I got to eat, they got to sell, got a veg falafel wrap. A big portion than usual I had tried, came with a sweet, but falafels were dry ( no moisture), hummus wasn't that great, felt the whole wrap a bit dry to eat. May be it is closing time, I don't know, but gave me stomach knots and couldn't sleep overnight after, struggle! May be one should try during busy times around lunch? 🙂 Seen good reviews but sad 😢 one for me. I hope next time it is better.

Perumal a year ago Read on Google

requested a mix plate, got a meal kid instead a normal meal for 24$ plus 2.5 $ drink , plus 18% tip=30 $ for meal for kids... bit of rice( very little), very little meat beef and chicken. The employee seemed uninterested in servicing me... very disappointing... maybe it is time to eat elsewhere...but the food was delicious...

Andrea bartollie a month ago Read on Google

A downtown Lebanese counter that has served falafel and shawarma for over 20 years, making it one of the longer-standing halal spots in the core. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese practice, without a separately listed certifying body.

Longevity is the recommendation

Two decades in the downtown core is a hard thing to do badly. Reviewers on holiday describe it as the best food of their trip.

Check the box you are ordering

One reviewer notes ordering a donair box instead of the chicken box without registering the price difference. Worth reading the board rather than ordering by memory.

Good to know

  • Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups.
  • Lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.2 across 44 Google reviews.

Dine in, take out or order for delivery.

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