A little about this place
About Kadoushi Falafel and Tawouk
Kadoushi Falafel and Tawouk is a newly opened, family-owned halal Lebanese counter at 416 McArthur Avenue in Ottawa serving fresh-made falafel, kafta and sujuk sandwiches, tawouk plates, and soujouk, with dine-in, takeout, and no-contact delivery. In its first couple of months it has drawn strongly positive reviews: reviewers repeatedly described the falafel as made fresh to order, crispy and golden, and praised generous portions, reasonable prices, and a clean, welcoming dining room with an outdoor terrace. Staff were consistently described as friendly and attentive, consistent with Google's 'family owned' and 'welcoming vibe' review topics. The very small number of less-than-perfect notes were mild and came from otherwise five-star reviews: one customer suggested clearer communication when a menu item runs out, and another mentioned modestly slow service, attributing it to the restaurant being newly opened. No halal certifying body is stated in the reviews read. As a young business with limited review history, its early reputation is strongly positive but not yet tested at scale.
Signature dishes
- Trio Kebab
- Kadoushi Style Tawouk
- Falafel Bowl
- Lebanese Roasto Sub
- Mix Family Tray
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
5 / 5104 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
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What people enjoy
- Many reviewers praised the falafel as made fresh to order, crispy and golden, consistent with Google's topic chips for 'fresh falafel' and 'crispy falafel'.
- Multiple reviewers described friendly, welcoming service and a clean dining space, and Google records 'family owned' and 'welcoming vibe' as review topics.
- Several reviewers highlighted generous portions and reasonable prices for kafta sandwiches, tawouk plates, and soujouk.
- A couple of reviewers noted an outdoor terrace and accommodating, kind staff.
Things to keep in mind
- One reviewer, while rating the visit positively overall, noted the restaurant could better communicate to customers when a menu item is unavailable.
- One reviewer, also rating the visit positively, mentioned service was a bit slow, attributing it to the restaurant being newly opened.
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 Kadoushi Falafel and Tawouk known for?
Kadoushi Falafel and Tawouk's listed signature dishes include Trio Kebab, Kadoushi Style Tawouk, Falafel Bowl, Lebanese Roasto Sub.
Where can I see the menu for Kadoushi Falafel and Tawouk?
The restaurant's website at https://kadoushi.com/ is linked on this page. A researched menu has not been added to this listing yet; check directly for current dishes and prices.
Where is Kadoushi Falafel and Tawouk located?
Kadoushi Falafel and Tawouk is at 416 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa. The listed neighbourhood is Vanier. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Kadoushi Falafel and Tawouk?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.

