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Shawarma Knight
Category: Restaurants Middle Eastern Middle Eastern [Edit]
1512 14 St SWCalgary, AB T3C 1C9
(403) 244-3999
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 10 am - 12 am
Thu 10 am - 12:30 am
Fri-Sat 10 am - 4 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Shawarma Knight
8 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah Louise F.
Calgary, AB
5/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Following the Yelp Elite event last night, which lacked vegan food so hard, my friend and I decided to hunt down some Falafel. We ended up back around my neighbourhood when I remembered there was a Shawarma place that is always open at like 2 am whenever I'm coming home on the weekends.
I have to admit, that had we not been starving and The Coup not been closed, I may not have initially chosen this establishment. It is very modest inside. We stood trying to decide what we had, when one of the staff told us we HAD to have the Falafel because they make it to order, and it is the best in the city.
We watched as the gentleman scooped up the chickpea goodness and placed it into the deep fryer. I ordered almost everything vegan on my wrap except for tomatoes because I am a horrible Italian. It was wrapped not once, but twice. Just how I like it. This was just what my starving, drunken stomach needed, and had I no self control I probably would have eaten a thousand of them.
I am still a big fan of Cedar's Deli as well as Pita Grill, but I will say that this is definitely the best Falafel I have had downtown or in the 17th Avenue area. You should try it. -
Review from Ken S.
Calgary, AB
5/13/2012
It truly pains me to write this review as I used to be a HUGE fan of Shawarma Knight. They were a regular stop every other Friday night after an evening of debauchery. My large beef wrap + a beef samosa + 2 falafel balls was almost a ritual for me over the past five years. Dunno what happened but over the past six months its been a downhill slide for both the quality of food and service.
First the food. While their food isn't bad (still quite tasty) its no where near as good as it once was. A few times they've been out of staple fixings (i.e. onions or those funky pickled beets or cabbage (dunno what it is, I've heard them called both)), seriously what donar shop runs out of that? The samosas had kind of a furry (don't know how else to describe it) texture the last time I was there.
Now the service. Used to love going here because the staff were just so damned happy. Was cool to see people having fun at their job and seemingly enjoying what they're doing. For the past six months every time I've gone in and ordered they're all cranky.
Will mix my shawarma intake between these guys, Jimmy's and Shawarma King and see who comes out on top. -
Review from Jenn D.
2/2/2012 2 Check-ins Here
My sister introduced me to this place on Saturday night after a few too many bevies! I didn't even know what a "Shawarma" was until this night! I have since been back three times!! Holy YUMMM!!
It's an average, strip mall, type joint with the most delicious food!! They are open super late and the guys working are a tone of fun! I have been in the middle of the day and the middle of the night and I'm totally in love. I'll be back a million times over!
And you can make it kinda healthy! Perfect!! -
Review from Yael B.
Calgary, AB
7/24/2010 ROTD 10/29/2010
This is my favourite falafel place in Calgary. Staff is super friendly, prices are fair, service is usually pretty fast and they're open late on weekends.
Their tabouleh (salad made with tomatoes, onion, lots of parsley and olive oil) and deserts (especially the baklava) are also worth checking out. -
Review from Cat S.
Calgary, AB
2/21/2011
I love LOVE the chicken shawarmas at this place. I love Jimmys A+A too, but I love how this place wraps up the shawarma into a neat wrap so that it isn't spilling out all over the place. The fresh ingredients and sauces are great. The owners are always nice, and the place seems to be open at all hours.
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Review from Kit L.
11/27/2011
OMG! This place is AMAZING. On Fridays and Saturdays, they opened till 4am. BIG BONUS when you're in the area and craving for something zesty. Their chicken shawarma plate, I dont know what it is but it's like crack. The hummus is right, the sweet sauce is out of this world, the pilaf is perfectly cooked, and top it off with their RIDICULOUSLY addictive garlic sauce, you can pretty much guarantee yourself a fantastic meal here. BF LOVED the donair, they always do it right. I personally prefer this over Jimmy's because well, it just tastes better here. Pop in and out for some amazing arabic food and you won't be sorry you did. I am in Calgary once a month, and when I am not in Calgary, I count down the days that I will get to shove my face in their shawarma plate. No, I am not related to the business or restaurant in anyway giving this raving review, I am just a BIG fan from California, who wish there was something CLOSE to Shawarma Knight in the sunny state.
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Review from Jason G.
Calgary, AB
This Mediterranean market and halal meat shop may be short on pantry items - they've got more hookah pipes than anything - but they're long on affordable and tasty Mediterranean fast food eats. The king lording over the menu is the ever-popular shawarma - slow grilled meats stuffed in a Mediterranean pita with vegetables and a tasty garlic sauce. I always get extra sauce on my chicken shawarma cuz it really ties the whole thing together. It's a bit spicy, a bit sweet, it's crunchy, and it's a great alternative to a standard burger. This place offers dine in, take out, and they even deliver when you're feeling really lazy.
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Review from january k.
Calgary, AB
1/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Drunk or sober, a great place for a solid donair. The owners are amazing, food is great and they just renno'ed.
