Our Beef Donair Plate is the Shawarma Plate made with beef donair — rice, vegetables, potatoes, sauce and a pita alongside spiced, slow-cooked donair meat — a Calgary classic done the halal way, just minutes from Bridgeland-Riverside.
Donair is a Calgary original, and our version starts with seasoned beef formed and slow-roasted on the spit until it’s tender enough to shave paper-thin. We serve it as our Shawarma Plate with beef donair as the meat: rice, vegetables, garlic potatoes and a pita, finished with a generous drizzle of sweet donair sauce.
It’s a favourite with regulars from Bridgeland-Riverside and beyond who grew up on Calgary-style donair and want a halal-friendly version made fresh daily, not reheated from a bag.
Calgary Shawarma keeps the donair plate on the menu because locals ask for it by name. Expect the same reasonable prices and plentiful portions that keep this Edmonton Trail NE spot a ‘must-go’ for anyone craving an honest, halal donair plate near Bridgeland.
Verified Tripadvisor Review
“We ordered a family plate for five and a vegetarian plate for my sister — the price was very reasonable, the food was delicious and plentiful. Staff were friendly and the restaurant was very clean. This place is a must-go.”
January 2023
Community Review
“Tasty, filling and the staff are always friendly — Calgary Shawarma’s donair plate is my go-to whenever I’m craving Calgary’s signature comfort food.”
2024
Yelp Review
“Portions are seriously generous — get in before closing time or you might miss out on the donair! One of the best value plates in the city.”
2024
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