THE KING
SHAWARMA
THE KING SHAWARMA RESTAURANT
Often regarded as one of the world’s healthiest cuisines, Lebanese food combines the sophistication and subtleties of European cuisines with the exotic ingredients of the Middle and Far East. Here at The King Shawarma, we offer authentic Lebanese cuisine in harmony and rhythm with modern times. We seek out the freshest ingredients— organic and local when available. All meats are Halal, non-medicated, and hormone free. Original recipes and ingredients have been passed down through several generations, and sincerely nurtured.At The King Restaurant, you can relish authentic Lebanese cuisine with its traditional spices and flavours. Each dish is a culinary journey to tantalise the senses when you dine at The King Restaurant!
CHEF CHARIF TARCHICHI
Over the course of more than two decades, Chef Charif Tarchichi has elegantly demonstrated what true Lebanese hospitality means. In 2002 at the previous King Shawarma Restaurant in downtown Ottawa, Charif introduced an extensive menu of Lebanese favourites, such as Salmon, Quales, Kibbeh, Rotisserie and Shawarma, in a more sophisticated setting focused on bridging the small village with the city. He has lived and breathed Lebanese tradition his whole life, establishing himself as one of Ottawa’s most prominent Lebanese chefs and restaurateurs.
With all the experience he has acquired over the years and with the different restaurants he worked, owned and operated one can truly say, Chef Charif is an artist with a wide variety of talents. For some people to be a chef it is a job, but for Chef Charif it is a life. Every dish is carefully created with tremendous care and passion.
In our family, food is what always brings us together whether it is the hours spent in preparation, the time spent eating followed by the rich deserts, music, dancing and laughter. The recipes have been passed on by generations of grandmothers down to our current generation. Now we have the pleasure of sharing the experience of our dishes that have been loved and enjoyed by our family for so long.
If you want to try chef Charif’s food you can always find him at The King Restaurant where you can enjoy an eclectic menu and a choice of Lebanese mesa, salads, sandwiches, donair and much more..