About
The Garlic King is an established Ottawa-based family restaurant, noted for serving Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly shawarma, for over 27 years. Originally opened in 1995 as "Really Lebanese Food," the establishment later rebranded, with its owner adopting the distinct "Garlic King" persona. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes and focuses on fresh ingredients.
The menu features an array of shawarma options, including chicken, beef, donair, and falafel, available as wraps or platters. Customers can choose from an assortment of sides such as rice, garlic potatoes, fattoush salad, and a three-bean salad. The restaurant also provides gluten-friendly wraps and platters, along with a selection of vegetarian choices like falafel and grape leaves.
Beyond shawarma, The Garlic King's offerings extend to homemade kabob platters and poutine, which can be prepared gluten-free upon request. Notable specialty items include "The Omar Platter," "Elvis's Revenge" (a spicy shawarma), and "The Alexi Crunch," featuring chicken, donair, and King fries. The establishment also serves various starters and extras like hummus, baba ghanoush, garlic sauce, and baklava, and provides catering and takeout services.