Main Street Donair & Falafel — Restaurant in Yellowknife

I've bought several chicken shawarma wraps and platters. This SHOULD be my go-to option when I don't pack a lunch but I had a deal breaker experience.

The good: Fast service, even when it's busy (which is almost always (between 12 and 12:30 on weekdays). I'm a big fan of shawarmas, even if their wrap technique isn't within the pita bread pocket (like they do everywhere else).

The meh: Inconsistent portions. Sometimes it's heavy on the protein, yay! Other times it's heavy on the very, very wet veggies. The wrap is a messy eat.

The deal breaker: On June 10th, 2022, I watched the lady behind the counter microwave my chicken and potatoes because she served me food that was sitting in a bowl on the back counter and not the fresh chicken from the rotisserie. I asked why and she explained that she was very busy.

I paid without a tip but couldn't bring...

I have found quality very inconsistent and am Out-put by lack of hand washing from certain staff. I’ve watched people handle money and not wash their hands before prepping food- just putting on one glove even though they handle food with both hands. Also depends who makes your food. I’ve found the lady owner very kind and consistent in quality and quantity while others are not. I’ve sometimes received a skimpy and sloppy mess instead of what is normally a nicely done shawarma.

Value varies. Flavour is usually...

I got a large chicken shawarma and it was... fine. The wrap was definitely large, and there was no shortage of veggies, but nothing really had any taste to it, including the hummus and tahina which were both very bland. Same with the chicken itself - tough and bland. All of that would be fine if it was the price that you'd get similar quality shawarma for in Toronto or Montreal, but at $20 after tax, I...