Best falafel?

[Cooked Rice]

Is there anywhere in town that offers freshly fried falafel? I have only found places that heat up precooked ones when you order and it just ends up too soggy.

[Weapon_R]

Byblos Bakery makes them daily and they are the best I've had

[Kritafo]

my son was saying that Jerusalem Shawarma & Bakery does them fresh fried. I hate that almost everywhere in Calgary reheats them...so gross.

[BigMass]

Tarboosh on 17th fries em fresh to order

[FixedGear]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
Byblos Bakery makes them daily and they are the best I've had

By "makes them daily" do you mean "freshly fried". These are not the same thing, of course. ;)

Calgary has perhaps the worst falafel scene of any city i've ever been in, around the world. Every single place pre-fries and then microwaves upon order, making for a soggy disappointment. There used to be a Jewish shop across from Chinook that would fry them upon order, but they closed about 10 years ago. Not sure if there are any other shops in Calgary that fry them fresh. I basically stopped ordering falafel when I lived in Calgary, now that I spend most of my time in the states I can finally get decent falafels again. :bigpimp:

[madramzi24]

Check out Shawarma knight on 14th just north of 17th. Its fresh.

[timdog]

the chickpea on 8th ave and 7th street (ish). in my opinion the best.

[FraserB]

Originally posted by timdog
the chickpea on 8th ave and 7th street (ish). in my opinion the best.

Went here the other day and it was amazing! Don't let the "décor" fool you.

So pissed I worked one block over for more than a year and never knew it was there.

[muffzz]

Cedars Deli in market mall and panorama.

[bourge73]

Originally posted by muffzz
Cedars Deli in market mall and panorama.

Umm sorry no. They are just re-heated crap made and served now by Filipinos. "Jerusalem Shawarma & Bakery does them fresh fried" Yes.

[BigMass]

Jerusalem Shawarma & Bakery

just ate there today for the firs time. Jesus, it's awesome. Best falafel and shawarma platter I've had in Calgary

[MilanoRedTeg]

Chick pea has to be the best

[Vagabond142]

I used to always walk down to Chick Pea and get the falafel salad or falafel wrap when I worked downtown... only two things I miss about working down there is Shawarma King and Chick Pea for lunches :P

[Kritafo]

Originally posted by BigMass


just ate there today for the firs time. Jesus, it's awesome. Best falafel and shawarma platter I've had in Calgary

Glad to hear! I know my son and his friends go there all the time.

[bourge73]

^^ went again yesterday it's incredible.
I had the Chicken Shawarma platter, very fresh and sooo good!
and it's easily enough food for 2 people. My now# 1 in YYC

[redblack]

Originally posted by muffzz
Cedars Deli in market mall and panorama.


Worst place in calgary, they pre slice their meat and are skimpy on the toppings. The donair was so dry it was like cardboard.

Never going there again.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by redblack



Worst place in calgary, they pre slice their meat and are skimpy on the toppings. The donair was so dry it was like cardboard.

Never going there again.

The original on Edmonton trail is still good. The satellite stores are definitely lacking.

[BigDL]

Originally posted by bourge73
^^ went again yesterday it's incredible.
I had the Chicken Shawarma platter, very fresh and sooo good!
and it's easily enough food for 2 people. My now# 1 in YYC

I had the Falafel platter and it was really tasty, there was a bit of a wait but it was worth it.

93% approval rating on 214 votes is pretty good.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/1732212/restaurant/Northwest/Jerusalem-Shawarma-Bakery-Calgary

[GotRice?]

Originally posted by FraserB


Went here the other day and it was amazing! Don't let the "décor" fool you.

So pissed I worked one block over for more than a year and never knew it was there.

Been going here for years. Hands down favorite for me although I usually just go for the donairs.

[muffzz]

What would you guys recommend to eat going to Jerusalem Shawarma for the first time? I'm a big fan of both the chicken shawarma and beef donair. Should I get the sandwich or the platter?

[bourge73]

Muffz get Both! Then you have lunch and dinner ;)

[muffzz]

Originally posted by bourge73
Muffz get Both! Then you have lunch and dinner ;)

Haha good idea! I'll be going there this weekend and will give some feedback.

[chathamf]

Originally posted by redblack



Worst place in calgary, they pre slice their meat and are skimpy on the toppings. The donair was so dry it was like cardboard.

Never going there again.

The original Cedars Deli on Edmonton Trail was always pretty good. The Market Mall location is pretty sub-bar I agree, but that's the result of making it a chain like location at the mall. Haven't been to the original location lately, but I'm sure it's better than the mall crap.

[FixedGear]

They had a cedars at the u if c for years and it sucked ass big time.

[muffzz]

Just tried the Lamb, Chicken and Mixed Shawarma from Jerusalem Shawarma and I have to admit it is the best tasting shawarma I have had to date! Compared to all the places I've had shawarmas, this place is top notch and the food is so fresh :drool:

[viff3r]

+1 for Jerusalem, love that this place is just down the street from me.

Just don't go if you're in a rush. Even if it's not busy your order can still take a while.

[aaronck]

Pita Grill in Riverbend...Mmmmmmm delicious

[sdevils15]

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/190988/restaurant/Stephen-Avenue/Mazaj-Mediterranean-Cuisine-Calgary

[bourge73]

Originally posted by aaronck
Pita Grill in Riverbend...Mmmmmmm delicious

My # 2 or # 1 during the week as its close to work. Great place.

[Star1995]

I found this newish place Lebanese Fusion, Barlow and 37 ave N. They really have the customer service thing down and the food is great. Been there twice and no reason to stop going there.

[bourge73]

Originally posted by Star1995
I found this newish place Lebanese Fusion, Barlow and 37 ave N. They really have the customer service thing down and the food is great. Been there twice and no reason to stop going there.

MMM I have to try that as long as they say "Hello My Friend", I am good to go

[shynepho]

Shawarma Station in Kensington is where it's at!!

[Strider]

Jerusalem Shawarma just opened a second location on the corner of 16th Ave and 2nd St NW.

Another alternative for people who bail on the Carl's Jr lineup.

[G-ZUS]

Originally posted by FixedGear
They had a cedars at the u if c for years and it sucked ass big time.

:werd:


Originally posted by bourge73


MMM I have to try that as long as they say "Hello My Friend", I am good to go

Hello, my friend!


Originally posted by Strider
Jerusalem Shawarma just opened a second location on the corner of 16th Ave and 2nd St NW.

Another alternative for people who bail on the Carl's Jr lineup.

How does it compare to the original?

[Strider]

Originally posted by G-ZUS
How does it compare to the original?

Haven't been to the original location in a little while now... but the Large shawarma was smaller than I remember. They ran out and switched to a new batch of hummus for my order and it was oddly runny (batch before looked fine). Other than that, the food tasted great. Love the chewy outer layer of bread on their shawarmas :drool:

[Kritafo]

Originally posted by Strider
Jerusalem Shawarma just opened a second location on the corner of 16th Ave and 2nd St NW.

Another alternative for people who bail on the Carl's Jr lineup.

OOH excellent! Thanks for posting. Love Jerusalem Shawarma

[BlueHaloGirl]

Originally posted by Kritafo
my son was saying that Jerusalem Shawarma & Bakery does them fresh fried. I hate that almost everywhere in Calgary reheats them...so gross.

This place, you can watch them make them fresh right in front of you and they are amazing!!
Now I want some....