Ben Laila Donair Authentic Jerusalem Cuisine

Ben Laila Donair serves Mediterranean cuisine,

Sandwiches and Platters for both meat lovers and vegetarians using house made

Falafel and Chicken, Lamb, and Beef Shawarma/Donairs.

Ben Laila turned out to be the real deal, and is a great place for many reasons.
 
Their food, in particular the falafel, is great. Unlike basically every other donair place ,

Ben Laila cook their falafel fresh.

 Freshly fried falafel such a simple concept that I wonder why other places don't do this.

Dry, dark falafel can't be found here;

Ben Laila serves it up crispy on the outside and super moist on the inside--just like homemade. 

The "Jerusalem" size is indeed served on a tortilla, but that doesn't hurt the taste at all.

I don't think they make pita bread that big, so this was something that I got over pretty quickly.

Their donair toppings are among the tastiest I have had,

and there is a range of toppings to choose from.

Their prices are commendable, as well.

Two adults ate (with a shared piece of baklava for dessert) for around $16.5, before tip.

Very friendly service, as well.

The girl made me a cup of free cappuccino due to there is only soft drink.she is a lovely  angel ..

My chicken platter$ 6.89+12%tax

Ben Laila's - the platter was good and medium quantity - rice, meat, salads,

 hummus and sauces. Donair was ordered large and on pita,

and the Jerusalem wrap was on a bread that looked like a large tortilla, but may have been some sort of an Israeli flatbread - not sure.

That was ordered as a large and it was filling.

There was some baklava for dessert and an array of pops and juices.

So what would I like to see?

Service to be a bit faster

(qualifier: that will likely come as they get going with business - seen that in other small places), more of those salads on the platters as they were that good and that's about it.

The staff were very friendly and helpful with showing you the foods they serve.

Good basic eats.
 

chicken donair$ 5.29+12%tax

chicken platter$ 6.89+12%tax

Ben Laila Donair Authentic Jerusalem Cuisine

912 Clarke Rd
Port Moody, BC V3H1L9
Tel: (778) 355-1444

Neighbourhood: Seaview
Cuisine: Israeli
Price: $ ($15 or less)
Service: Takeout, Delivery, Catering
 Meals: Lunch, Dinner
 Features: Cheap eats, Television
Hours: Mon - Thu: 11AM - 8PM,

Fri - Sat: 11AM - 9PM, Sun: 11AM - 8PM

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