Babylon Qithara - Calgary, Alberta

Had Falafel and Eggplant sandwich was ok.. The bread is day old or two old , eggplant fried and refrigerated. Falafel is two days old probably. As he makes the sandwich he microwave the eggplant and falafel for less than a minutes but they are still cold in the middle. ... Everything goes into the sandwich maker and voila your sandwich is toasted. Taste is ok a bit bitterness from the falafel as they getting oily from the microwave. For $9.52 I guess once a month it is fine. UPDATE - July 2023: I recently had an experience at the restaurant, and after posting my review, I was passing by and the owner called me by my first name (Knows from the review) started to express his deep disappointment with my feedback. While I understand that my review might have been perceived as brutally honest, I believe that food reviews are a reflection of individual opinions on taste and service. It is essential to recognize that in a diverse and open-minded country like ours, expressing constructive criticism is a valuable way to foster improvement and enhance service quality. Rather than being confrontational about differing opinions, embracing feedback can lead to better services and ultimately benefit both the business and its customers. It is crucial for both reviewers and business owners to remember that each person's taste preferences vary, and not every review will align positively with the establishment. Embracing these differences can foster a more inclusive and understanding culinary community. Read more

I was told once there are 27 different herbs and spices biting into this Shwarma. So tasty..have enjoyed so many lunches here. I have known the owner (Kamal) for many years....I appreciate his dedication to this location and food. You are one of the longest standing business's in that ... old mall and I really hope - Babylon Qithara - lives on in a new home somewhere else in Calgary after the demo. You have a customer for life here. Keep it going Kamal! Read more

It's not too bad. Good for a quick bite at reasonable prices. The wraps could be warmer.

If i can give a 0 star, i would have. Small portion half of what you could get in any other shawarma place Chicken not well marinated and dry Not enough sauce as well. You have a good chance to win an everyday customer. But you have to be generous and use fresh ingredients.

The falafel plate is large and diverse. It's a good deal for the price. It could use a pita for the hummus. The hummus is bland compared to mine but pretty standard for commercial. The falafel were a bit dry but it was after rush time so maybe they ... are better earlier. They were still very flavourful. The service was friendly. It is in Eau Claire so it is more or less a food court kind of place. I definitely would eat here again. It was the best looking fast food in the place. Read more