Falafel Platter Edmonton: A Vegan Middle Eastern Meal

A falafel platter Edmonton diners can choose for lunch or dinner should offer more than a few pieces of falafel. At Captain Shawarma Donairs & Falafel, the vegan Falafel Platter combines six handmade falafel with seasoned basmati rice, Garlic Potatoes, hummus, pita bread, tahini sauce and a choice of salad. Below is a practical look at the platter and how it compares with the Falafel Wrap, Falafel Express Pack and Falafel Pieces.

What Comes With the Falafel Platter

Captain Shawarma Donairs & Falafel offers a substantial vegan Middle Eastern meal for Edmonton diners who want a plated format rather than a handheld lunch. The Falafel Platter is marked vegetarian and vegan, and it brings together handmade, deep-fried falafel with several listed accompaniments. It is prepared to order at the restaurant on 87 Ave NW.

A complete plated meal

The six falafel pieces are the centre of the plate, while the rice, potatoes, hummus, pita and salad turn the order into a broader lunch or dinner. Tahini sauce is listed with the platter, giving diners a sauce made specifically for its falafel.

• Six handmade, deep-fried falafel
• Tahini sauce
• Seasoned basmati rice
• Garlic Potatoes
• Hummus and pita bread
• A choice of salad

This is useful when a single item needs to cover the main elements of a meal without adding separate sides. The menu identifies the platter as vegan, so it is a straightforward starting point for plant-based diners choosing Middle Eastern food in Edmonton.

Why Choose a Falafel Platter for Lunch or Dinner?

A platter is a practical choice when the goal is a full meal with different listed components, not simply falafel in one format. The Falafel Platter puts rice, potatoes, hummus, pita bread and salad alongside the falafel, so each part of the order has a distinct role at the table.

For a sit-down lunch

For a midday meal, the platter provides a vegan option built around more than just pita. The basmati rice and Garlic Potatoes give the plate two substantial accompaniments, while hummus, tahini sauce and salad round out the listed items. It also works well for takeout when a fork-and-plate meal sounds more appealing than a wrap.

For an evening meal

At dinner, the full combination is the reason to choose the platter over an appetizer-sized falafel order. Captain Shawarma prepares food when it is ordered rather than holding it under a heat lamp, which matters when the meal includes hot falafel, rice and potatoes alongside cooler accompaniments.

Choose the Falafel Platter when these priorities fit the occasion:

• You want six falafel pieces as part of a full vegan meal.
• You want rice and Garlic Potatoes included with the main order.
• You would like hummus, pita bread, tahini sauce and a salad choice on the same plate.
• You are planning lunch or dinner rather than selecting an appetizer alone.

Falafel Platter, Wrap, Express Pack or Pieces?

Captain Shawarma has four vegan, vegetarian-marked falafel formats. The most useful difference is the format and the listed accompaniments: the platter is the complete plate, the wrap is handheld, the Express Pack centres on rice, and Falafel Pieces are an appetizer.

For more on the handheld option, see the dedicated Falafel Wrap page. The full set of formats and accompaniments is also listed on the Captain Shawarma menu.

The Role of Garlic Potatoes and Rice on the Plate

The Falafel Platter is distinctive because it includes both seasoned basmati rice and Garlic Potatoes. Those accompaniments make the plate more varied than a falafel-only appetizer while staying within the menu's vegan and vegetarian flags for the platter.

Two listed accompaniments, different formats

The Garlic Potatoes bring freshly cut, partially skinned potatoes mixed with cilantro, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. They are also available as their own menu item, so diners who already enjoy them can recognize the same named accompaniment on the platter.

For a separately listed rice side, Basmati Rice is marked vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, and is described as seasoned basmati rice mixed with corn, carrots and peas. The Falafel Platter itself is marked vegan and vegetarian; it also includes pita bread, so diners with dietary questions should contact the restaurant directly before ordering.

Hummus and Tahini Sauce are listed with the platter as well. Together with the salad choice, these components make the plate a composed meal rather than just an order of falafel and a side.

A Vegan Falafel Meal for West Edmonton

Captain Shawarma Donairs & Falafel serves Edmonton from 15831 87 Ave NW, with service areas that include Meadowlark Park, West Jasper Place, Jasper Park, Lynnwood, Glenwood, Patricia Heights, Parkview, Terra Losa, Summerlea, Callingwood North and Callingwood South. The restaurant is a practical option for diners across the west side who are looking for a vegan Middle Eastern meal based on falafel.

Choosing the format for the occasion

The Falafel Platter makes the most sense when rice, Garlic Potatoes, hummus, pita bread and salad are part of the plan. The Falafel Wrap changes the experience to a handheld meal, while the Falafel Express Pack keeps the focus on falafel over rice. Falafel Pieces are the direct choice for an appetizer format.

All four menu items are marked vegetarian and vegan. That clear labelling lets diners start with the format they want, then review the listed ingredients and accompaniments before placing an order. For a wider look at plant-based options at the restaurant, read about vegan Middle Eastern food in Edmonton.

Captain Shawarma also offers dine-in, takeout, online ordering and catering. The restaurant's made-to-order approach applies across the menu, giving the Falafel Platter a place alongside the restaurant's broader Middle Eastern and Lebanese offerings.

Location, Hours and Ordering

Captain Shawarma Donairs & Falafel is located at 15831 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 4G7, Canada. It is open:

• Monday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Tuesday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Wednesday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Thursday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Friday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Saturday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

For a vegan meal with six handmade falafel, rice, Garlic Potatoes and hummus, choose the Falafel Platter. Order online or call (780) 884-5884 to place your order.