Laheeb Charcoal - Ottawa

I found the $16 charcoal chicken platter to be quite overpriced for what you get - 4 small ground chicken strips, a handful of fries that weren't great, and a small bed of greens. While the grilled onion and tomato were tasty, the platter was not very substantial and all additional items cost extra. I opted for a small baba ghanoush, tiny hummus, and a small salad that was just lettuce and pita, lacking in lemon and sumac flavor. I was also denied rice as a substitute for fries. The total bill came to $35, which I found to be surprisingly high. The chicken itself was delicious and smoky, but the portion size was small. The service was not particularly friendly or attentive, and I was only provided with a wooden fork and plastic knife. Overall, I was disappointed with the experience and expected more for the price. On a positive note, there was ample parking available and the location was easy to access from Montreal Road in either direction.

I ordered several Arayes on Ubereats and was disappointed to find that they were burnt. I don't think they are supposed to be like that.

I highly recommend this restaurant for its excellent, fresh, and healthy food at affordable prices. The cleanliness of the place is very impressive, making it a top choice for a satisfying meal.

Once upon a time, I decided to treat my family to the much anticipated Arayes Meal!Off I go, happy as Larry, when bing! My phone tells me our feast is ready for pickup. I'm hungry and the kids are ready to eat too. So I zip out of the door happy to have ordered for just the right time.Well, the moment I step into the restaurant surprise! No feast in sight. Apparently ‘order ready’ in restaurant lingo meant ‘we’ve just thought about starting your order’.With a promise of ‘a few minutes’, I wait…and wait… till those minutes turn into an episode of ‘Survivor: Restaurant Edition’. 45+ minutes tick by all this AFTER they had announced my order ready for dispatch.Finally, with hunger growling louder than a grumpy bear, I got my food. But wait, there’s more!The Arayes came glazed with an unexpected guest some syrupy substance which at first glance looks like extra glistening grease. Well, never judge an Arayes by its cover!First bite in and BAM! A wave of sour weirdness hits me faster than a sneeze attack after sniffing pepper.Who knew? These folks had turned their Arayes into a canvas for their love of pomegranate molasses, generously slathered on top! If you’re thinking savory meaty goodness – think again. This was more like tart candy from another dimension.Suffice to say, no one in my family was fan of these tarted up imposters pretending to be Arayes. The whole saga turned out to be a culinary comedy skit that no one enjoyed.If you’re ordering from here: pack your patience and brace your taste buds for a tangy surprise.

During my visit to Ottawa from Toronto, I had the pleasure of trying the lentil soup, Sheesh Tawuk and Beef Kebabs at this restaurant. As a person who has experienced kebabs in various places, including during my time in the Middle East, my expectations are always high. I must say that these kebabs exceeded all my expectations and turned out to be the best I've had in Canada.If you are in Ottawa and craving mouthwatering kebabs, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try.They can definitely work on improving the ambience.