A little about this place
About Jerusalem Shawarma 16 Avenue NW Calgary
Jerusalem Shawarma TransCanada is a long-running Middle Eastern restaurant on 16 Avenue NW, part of the Calgary Jerusalem Shawarma group, with a recently expanded dining room. The menu covers beef, chicken, lamb and kofta shawarma wraps and plates, donair, falafel, mandi and the Royal BBQ platter, plus poutine. A juice and dessert bar serves smoothies, avocado shakes, crepes, waffles, tiramisu and baklava, and Arabic tea is often offered while you wait. A breakfast buffet runs on weekends, and catering is available.
Signature dishes
- Arabi Style Chicken Shawarma Wrap
- Meat Lovers Plate
- Royal Kafta Plate
- Mix Shawarma Poutine
- Lamb Kabab Rice Bowl
- Chicken Shawarma Burger
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.5 / 54,813 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
3663 3,663 - 4 stars
573 573 - 3 stars
162 162 - 2 stars
93 93 - 1 star
322 322
What people enjoy
- Shawarma, mandi, the Royal BBQ platter and baklava are fresh and flavourful, with generous portions.
- Staff and the owner are warm and welcoming, often offering Arabic tea or sweets while you wait.
- The expanded space has a juice and dessert bar, weekend brunch and a cozy, lively feel.
Things to keep in mind
- Waits can be long at busy times, and pickup and delivery orders are sometimes missed or wrong.
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 Jerusalem Shawarma 16 Avenue NW Calgary known for?
Jerusalem Shawarma 16 Avenue NW Calgary's listed signature dishes include Arabi Style Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Meat Lovers Plate, Royal Kafta Plate, Mix Shawarma Poutine.
Where is Jerusalem Shawarma 16 Avenue NW Calgary located?
Jerusalem Shawarma 16 Avenue NW Calgary is at 301 16 Avenue Northwest, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is 16 Avenue NW. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Jerusalem Shawarma 16 Avenue NW Calgary?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
