Halal Shawarma in Edmonton: Made Fresh to Order

Captain Shawarma is a halal-certified Lebanese family restaurant at 15831 87 Ave NW on the west side. Every protein on the menu is 100% halal sourced and prepared to order, from the slow-roasted chicken shawarma on the vertical spit to the beef donair. For Muslim families and halal-conscious diners, that matters. Not proximity. Not speed. Certainty.

What halal means at Captain Shawarma

Halal certification isn't a label slapped on. It starts with sourcing. All our meats come from suppliers certified to Islamic dietary law. When we say the shawarma is halal, we mean every step of the chain is halal. The chicken arrives from a halal supplier, gets marinated with our spice blend, then slow-roasted on a rotating vertical spit the moment you order. No reheating. No sitting under heat for hours. The meat stays fresh and stays halal in handling throughout.

Many families across Meadowlark Park, West Jasper Place, and Aldergrove in Alberta have made Captain Shawarma their halal spot because they don't have to guess. No approximations. No "mostly halal" compromises. When they order from us, the entire kitchen respects the standard. That's what 100% halal certification means.

The chicken shawarma: slow-roasted and carved to order

The Chicken Shawarma Wrap (Regular $12, Large $15) is the flagship halal dish here. Marinated chicken is stacked onto our vertical spit and slow-roasted until the exterior crisps and the interior stays juicy. Then we hand-carve it the moment you order. Wrap it in warm pita with lettuce, pickled cucumbers, fries, pickled turnips, and our house-made garlic sauce. The chicken hasn't sat. It hasn't reheated. It came off the spit minutes ago. That's what made-to-order halal shawarma tastes like. For the full meal experience, the Chicken Shawarma Platter ($21) serves the same hand-carved chicken over fragrant basmati rice with garlic potatoes, hummus, and your choice of salad (tabouleh, fattoush, Caesar, or coleslaw). Generous portions. Real flavor.

Halal wraps and platters on the menu

Beyond the chicken shawarma, we've built the entire menu around halal sourcing and made-to-order cooking. The Beef Donair Wrap (Regular $11, Large $14) uses 100% halal beef grilled fresh for each order, then wrapped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and our signature sweet garlic sauce. It's a classic that halal-conscious diners have trusted us with for years. Looking for variety? The Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter ($22) combines slow-roasted chicken shawarma with charbroiled beef donair on the same plate with rice, salad, hummus, and pita. You get two cooking methods, two distinct flavors, both halal-certified from start to finish.

Vegetarians don't get left behind. The Falafel Wrap (Regular $11, Large $13) is hand-formed fresh from chickpeas, parsley, onions, and cilantro, then deep-fried to order. It comes with lettuce, pickled turnips, pickled cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and tahini sauce. Since falafel contains no meat, it's inherently compatible with halal practice, and we handle it with the same care as the meat dishes: fresh ingredients, made to order, no shortcuts. When vegetarian diners order our handmade falafel, they get the same assurance of freshness and quality as meat-eating customers. A voice from customers puts it plainly: "The food was amazing with generous portions and the garlic sauce is incredible. Easily the best shawarma in Edmonton." That consistency is what builds loyalty. When someone from a Muslim family orders from us, they're not wondering if we're cutting corners. We're not.

Delivery and pickup across West Edmonton

Located at 15831 87 Ave NW in Meadowlark Park, we deliver across the area including West Jasper Place, Aldergrove, and surrounding neighborhoods throughout Alberta. Pickup is 5–10 minutes if you call ahead. Delivery arrives in 20–30 minutes. Everything stays halal because everything is made to order. The chicken comes off the spit fresh, the falafel comes out of the fryer hot, the sauce is made in-house daily. Explore our full range: from how we slow-roast shawarma on the vertical spit to how we prepare fresh-carved shawarma for pickup. You're not eating shawarma that's been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. You're eating halal Lebanese food prepared the way it's meant to be.

Hours are Monday through Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Order online at captainshawarma.ca, or call +1 780-884-5884 to place your order by phone. Our team speaks Arabic and English. If you have specific questions about sourcing or preparation, just ask. The commitment to halal starts with transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 100% halal-certified mean at Captain Shawarma?

Every protein on our menu is halal-sourced and halal-prepared. We source from suppliers certified to Islamic dietary law, then slow-roast or charbroil each protein to order. Halal doesn't stop at sourcing—it's the entire chain, from where the meat comes from to how it's handled and prepared.

Is the Chicken Shawarma Wrap halal?

Yes. Every Chicken Shawarma Wrap (Regular $12.00, Large $15.00) uses marinated chicken from our halal supply chain, slow-roasted on our vertical spit the moment you order, wrapped with lettuce, pickled cucumbers, fries, pickled turnips, and house-made garlic sauce.

What about the Beef Donair Wrap?

Yes. The Beef Donair Wrap (Regular $11.00, Large $14.00) is 100% halal-certified. The beef is grilled fresh to order, wrapped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and our signature sweet garlic sauce.

Is your Falafel Wrap halal?

Yes. The Falafel Wrap (Regular $11.00, Large $13.00) is hand-made from fresh chickpeas, parsley, onions, and cilantro, then deep-fried to order. Since it contains no meat, it's inherently halal.

Where can I order?

We're at 15831 87 Ave NW in Meadowlark Park, AB, serving West Jasper Place and Aldergrove. Hours: Monday–Friday 11:00 am–10:00 pm, Saturday–Sunday 12:00 pm–10:00 pm. Order online at captainshawarma.ca or call +1 780-884-5884.