​​Late-Night Iraqi Feast in Calgary | Authentic Middle Eastern Flavors

🌙 ​​The Spot:​​ ​​Ishtar Restaurant​​ 📍4338 Macleod Trail SW Suite 201 ⏰ Open until ​​1-2 AM​​ – perfect for post-midnight cravings! 💰 ​​Why You’ll Love It:​​ ​​Big portions, small price​​ ($25/person) ​​Friendly service​​ (owner gifted us Arabic sweets!) ​​Smoky vibe​​ (hookah available, but can get hazy – we had the place to ourselves at 11 PM 😆) 🍗 ​​Must-Order Dishes:​​ 🔸 ​​Shawarma Platter (Chicken)​​ Juicy, spice-marinated chicken with ​​crispy edges​​, served with fluffy hummus and fresh veggies. Global street food at its best. 🔸 ​​Ishtar Sandwich​​ Tender ​​grilled beef​​ wrapped in warm flatbread, paired with golden fries. Simple but addictive. 🔸 ​​Iraqi Kouzie (Lamb Rice)​​ Fall-off-the-bone lamb shank over fragrant rice. Solid, though not mind-blowing. 🍯 ​​Sweet Ending:​​ Complimentary ​​baklava or kunafa​​ (depending on the day) – sticky, sweet, and the perfect finish. 💡 ​​Pro Tip:​​ Great alternative to shawarma chains – ​​real-deal Iraqi flavors​​ without the markup! CalgaryEats #MiddleEasternFood #BudgetEats #LateNightBites #HiddenGemYYC #ShawarmaLove #ArabicFood #NocturnalFoodies #EdmontonToCalgary