A little about this place
About Hewad Kabab and Shawarma St Catharines
Hewad Kabab and Shawarma serves Afghan food such as Kabuli palow with lamb shank, mantu, tikka beef kabab, chicken breast kabab, sultani kabab, tandoori Waziri and chicken shawarma. Its site supports pickup, delivery and dine-in ordering from the Saint Paul Street address, with dinners, lunch plates, wraps, appetizers and sides. Current restaurant social material announces a move to 353 Lake Street, so confirm which location is open before visiting or publishing hours.
On 2026-09-04, HFP matched the exact live Google Maps profile, captured its current rating and reconciled five-bin histogram, and inspected the Most relevant and Lowest review panels. Visible praise centred on Afghan dishes, grilled meats, portions and service; cautions concerned seasoning, preparation consistency, value and order execution. Serious health and safety allegations were excluded rather than repeated as facts. Google Maps About lists a washroom plus wheelchair-accessible washroom, seating, entrance and parking, along with free and paid lot/street options and plentiful parking.
Signature dishes
- Kabuli palow with lamb shank
- Mantu
- Tikka beef kabab
- Sultani kabab
- Tandoori Waziri
- Chicken shawarma
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.5 / 5877 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
714 714 - 4 stars
60 60 - 3 stars
20 20 - 2 stars
11 11 - 1 star
72 72
What people enjoy
- Authentic Afghan dishes and broad selection
- Tender grilled meats and generous portions
- Friendly service
Things to keep in mind
- Some sides were described as overdressed or overly salty
- Cooking and preparation consistency drew mixed comments
- Some diners questioned value and order execution
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Hewad Kabab and Shawarma St Catharines known for?
Hewad Kabab and Shawarma St Catharines's listed signature dishes include Kabuli palow with lamb shank, Mantu, Tikka beef kabab, Sultani kabab.
What parking is available at Hewad Kabab and Shawarma St Catharines?
Listed facilities: wheelchair-accessible parking, free and paid parking lots, free and paid street parking, and plentiful parking.
How should I read the review summary for Hewad Kabab and Shawarma St Catharines?
The summary separates what diners enjoy from things to keep in mind. Both are paraphrased reviewer opinions from a dated snapshot, not independent findings or guarantees.
