About
Al Kalaa Mini Market is a family-owned halal grocery and meat market located in Ottawa, offering a wide array of essential food products and specialty items that cater to diverse cultural cuisines. This ethnic supermarket serves as a convenient one-stop shop for Middle Eastern cookery and ingredients, providing a welcoming environment for shoppers seeking specific items not commonly found in larger chain stores.
The market features a dedicated halal butcher department that offers fresh, halal-certified meats, including local lamb and beef sourced from a farmers' auction. Patrons can find traditional Middle Eastern delicacies such as makanek and soujouk sausages, along with kibbe. Beyond the fresh meats, the store stocks a variety of dried goods, including chick peas, beans, dried fruits, as well as an extensive selection of pistachios and other nuts and snacks.
In addition to its grocery and butcher services, Al Kalaa Mini Market also offers a selection of prepared foods, available for delivery through platforms like Uber Eats under the name Al Kalaa Shawarma. Popular menu items include Chicken Shawarma and Beef Shawarma, along with sides such as hummus and babaganoush. Other specialties that can be found are meat pies, falafel sandwiches, and desserts like Dubai Knaffeh and Biscoff.