During a recent trip to Ottawa, our group decided to skip hotel food and look for a good Middle Eastern option nearby. After a bit of research, we chose Royal Rooster Shawarma —and it turned out to be a great decision.
We ordered takeout, including the Saj Meal, the Mixed Family Platter, and a Shawarma Roll. The food was flavorful across the board. The chicken shawarma was especially good—tender, well-seasoned, and packed with fresh, nicely seasoned veggies. The Mixed Family Platter, listed for four people, was generous enough to comfortably serve five to six depending on appetite. The only small downside was that the meat shawarma was slightly on the drier side, which brings my overall rating to four stars instead of five. All the chicken dishes, though, were an easy five stars.
The ambience inside looked warm and inviting, and the staff were helpful with their recommendations while we ordered. Overall, we were very satisfied with our choice. If you’re visiting Ottawa or live there, this is a spot worth trying—and we’d happily return on our next trip.