Best Haleem Restaurant Ottawa Near Me

4worldlovers: Our journey started on the other side of the globe when two teenagers fell in love, got married, and decided to make Canada their home. Thirty years of expertise in the hospitality industry, combined with thirty years of ardent love for cooking and entertaining, instilled a strong passion for food into us and our children too….


Pakistan is located northwest of India, above the Arabian sea, bordered by Afghanistan, China, and Iran, and home to the second highest Himalayan Mountain in the world – K2. Pakistan harbours a rich history, dating back to one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Here, cultures of the middle east and Asia come together producing a colourful palette of both customs and cuisines. With its diverse ethnic communities, it is hard to associate one particular food type with Pakistan. Here at Khokha Eatery, we strive to bring flavours that transcend Pakistan’s national borders. We promise you won’t be disappointed!


At Khokha Eatery, we aim to provide an exceptional experience of taste with an exciting menu ranging from staple dishes and street foods to fusion items, while also providing a touch of Pakistani culture to make your visit truly memorable.

Zermina Siddiqi, owner-operator of Khokha Eatery in Barrhaven, admits that when she opened a little more than four months ago, she toned down the spiciness of her food.

Since travel is not an option this spring, we encourage you to try some amazing flavours from around the world right here in Barrhaven.

4worldlovers:
I tried a few different things and it was amazing. Met the owner and his family and are wonderful. Will definitely go again!

Highly recommended, delicious food and best service given by the staff. I’m going there from 3 days now and the Indian girl working in the front always have a smile on her face. She always explains the menu very patiently. Great service provided by her.

4worldlovers: We offer more than just Indian food delivery; get transported across the world!

Shafali is a beautiful fragrant Himalayan flower. It is also the name of our family matriarch.

Shafali’s Indian food has been a vibrant part of downtown Ottawa’s restaurant scene since 1996. Our restaurants offer delightful and enjoyable Indian cuisine dishes in an exotic ambiance.

With 2 convenient locations, our Ottawa-based restaurants propose authentic Bengali-style cuisine for dine-in, take-out, and delivery (specific time and locations only). Our bazaar-style restaurants are open concept and allow guests to see their Indian food being prepared all around them.

Shafali prides itself on fast, fresh, and healthy Indian food. Our Indian restaurants allow you to snub fast food and enjoy a real meal that will satisfy anyone’s palate. Do you crave adventure and originality? If so, this cuisine is for you. Shafali restaurants in Ottawa offer refined, savoury flavours, including both spicy and sweet dishes.

Ottawa Magazine has praised Shafali’s chicken tikka wrap as one of their “101 Tastes to try before you die”. Yet, this is only one of our famous dishes that will leave you craving more. Our menu offers a wide range of Indian dishes like the traditional Samosa (the best in downtown Ottawa!), Seekh Kabob, Butter Chicken, and our wide variety of curry plates. For the more adventurous, come try our special recipes including our famous Rogan Josh (braised lamb cooked and spiced to perfection), and our legendary Dhansak dish (lentils, spices, fenugreek leaf, ginger, and garlic combined with meat). For the brave ones, try our renowned Vindaloo (our hottest dish of meat with wine and garlic). We also offer a wide variety of fish and seafood dishes cooked to perfection, the Indian way of course! And you obviously cannot pass on the naan bread, baked the traditional way.

We also offer Canadian beer and a wide range of wine selections. Browse through our restaurant to find our best selection of Indian products, both dry and canned goods for customers interested in Indian cooking. And don’t forget to ask about our Cooking Classes!

So come enjoy some Indian food in Ottawa by visiting one of our restaurants, either for a romantic night out with the other half, a fun evening with friends, or to pick up your ready-made healthy dish to enjoy at home!

As a young boy, Gias (Salim) Uddin, the CEO and founder of the Ottawa-based Shafali Restaurants had a dream: one day, be his own boss, just like his dad and granddad.

In 1982, Salim moved from his home country, Bangladesh, and chose Montreal, Canada as his host city and country. For almost 15 years, Salim gathered experience in the restaurant industry, notably at the Westin Hotel where he established best practices in the food industry and earned the respect of colleagues and management. He also obtained his restaurant management degree while working there.

In 1992, Salim welcomed members of his family to Canada, among them his two brothers: Ashraf and Shahab Uddin. The two siblings undertook studies. During this time, the young man’s dream had not been shaded. He strived to be his own boss and start his own business.

In 1996, Salim’s dream became a reality: he inaugurates the Shafali Restaurant on Dalhousie Street in Ottawa while providing employment to his younger brothers. The reputation of the restaurant flourished and very quickly won the hearts of Ottawa citizens. The three brothers, now co-owners of the restaurants, opened another Shafali restaurant in Ottawa in 1999 at the ByWard Market location. Shafali has become a well-established institution in Ottawa.

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