A little about this place
About Machboos
Machboos is a small Iraqi and Kuwaiti restaurant on Bank Street in south Ottawa, next to Juice Dudez. Its namesake machboos, spiced rice with raisins and slow-cooked lamb or chicken, anchors a menu of charcoal kebabs and shish taouk, fried fish and shrimp, bacha, dolma, fasoulia and okra stews, lentil soup and fresh flatbread. Family platters and catering are offered, and there is some dine-in seating and a patio. It is open Tuesday to Sunday.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
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4.1 / 5180 Google reviews · saved total
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What people enjoy
- Authentic, flavourful Iraqi and Gulf dishes, from lamb machboos to charcoal kebabs.
- Warm, generous owners and attentive staff.
- Generous portions at fair prices.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
Where can I see the menu for Machboos?
The restaurant's website at https://machboos.ca/ 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 Machboos located?
Machboos is at 1710 Bank Street, Ottawa. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Machboos?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
What are Machboos's Thursday opening hours?
Machboos's regular Thursday hours are 11 AM to 9 PM in the restaurant's local time. Special hours can override the regular schedule.
