A little about this place
About Zam Zam Calgary
Zam Zam Restaurant is a family-run Somali restaurant on International Avenue at 5115 17 Avenue SE, unit 150, in the Sobeys Forest Lawn plaza. Meals often start with a complimentary bowl of broth and spiced tea, followed by rice or pasta with slow-cooked goat, lamb or beef, beef and chicken suqaar, grilled steaks, goat liver, sambusas and chapati, plus shareable platters for two to four. The kitchen can prepare gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free dishes on request, and it caters events. It opens from 9:30 am until late every day, and its website states that all dishes are prepared halal.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.7 / 5121 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
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What people enjoy
- Somali rice and pasta plates with tender goat, lamb and beef are full of flavour and made from scratch.
- The family team is warm and accommodating, adjusting dishes for dietary needs and adding small extras.
- Portions are large and prices fair, with one plate often enough to share.
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 is Zam Zam Calgary located?
Zam Zam Calgary is at 5115 17 Avenue Southeast, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is 17 Avenue SE. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Zam Zam Calgary?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
What are Zam Zam Calgary's Saturday opening hours?
Zam Zam Calgary's regular Saturday hours are 9:30 AM to 9 PM in the restaurant's local time. Special hours can override the regular schedule.
