A little about this place
About Shawarma King
Shawarma King is a Lebanese shawarma counter at 395 Bank Street in downtown Ottawa that has been serving the city since 1997. Chicken and beef shawarma come as sandwiches and platters, alongside falafel, a charcoal BBQ chicken platter and poutine. It keeps late-night hours, which makes it a regular stop for after-midnight food on Bank Street.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.1 / 51,920 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
1112 1,112 - 4 stars
343 343 - 3 stars
152 152 - 2 stars
76 76 - 1 star
237 237
What people enjoy
- Flavourful, well-spiced shawarma that many have returned to for years.
- Friendly, kind staff, including late at night.
- Big portions; platters can stretch to two meals.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
Is Shawarma King open past midnight on Sunday?
The Sunday service continues overnight: 11 AM to 2 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Shawarma King located?
Shawarma King is at 395 Bank Street, Ottawa. The listed neighbourhood is Centretown. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Shawarma King?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.

