Yalla – Middle Eastern
Stepping into Yalla feels like an invitation to a lively feast, where the sizzle of the rotisserie and the fragrance of warm, hand-stretched pita create an immediate sense of comfort. Whether opting for a hearty bowl or a signature shawarma wrap, the experience is defined by layers of tender, spice-rubbed meats and golden-fried maquli that celebrate the bold, sun-drenched flavors of the Middle East.
Blanshard Street +12503840069 https://letsgoyalla.caRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Yalla
Dairy-Free at Yalla
Yalla in Hamilton has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Plates, Tabbouleh Fried Salad and Falafel Fries Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Yalla
Yalla in Hamilton has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hawaij Spices Fries (Full), Hummus Plates and Tabbouleh Fried Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Yalla
Yalla in Hamilton has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cultured Kombucha (Small) and Cultured Kombucha (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Yalla
Yalla in Hamilton has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Plates, Tabbouleh Fried Salad and Falafel Fries Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Yalla
Yalla in Hamilton has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hawaij Spices Fries (Full), Hummus Plates and Tabbouleh Fried Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Yalla
Yalla in Hamilton has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Plates, Cultured Kombucha (Small) and Cultured Kombucha (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Yalla
Yalla in Hamilton has 13 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shawarma Bowl, Ghorme Sabzi and Rice and Hawaij Spices Fries (Full). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at Yalla
Yalla in Hamilton has 3 mediterranean-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shawarma Bowl, Hummus Plates and Shawarma Pita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Yalla
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fattoush Salad | 113.7 g | 52.6 g |
| Feature Shawarma Pita | 143.4 g | 43.1 g |
| Shawarma Bowl | 119.4 g | 32.7 g |
| Feature Shawarma Bowl | 116.2 g | 28.6 g |
| Tabbouleh Fried Salad | 53.1 g | 26.5 g |
| Ghorme Sabzi and Rice | 64.5 g | 25.6 g |
| Falafel Bowl | 61.8 g | 22.3 g |
| Shawarma Pita | 18.7 g | 14.6 g |
| Falafel Pita | 5.9 g | 12.5 g |
| Falafel Fries Bowl | 53.8 g | 11.2 g |
| Falafel Fries Pita | 65.4 g | 10.8 g |
| Cultured Kombucha (Small) | 10.4 g | 2.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for being a solid option for a quick bite, guests appreciate the reliable experience and adequate service when dining with friends. Reviewers highlight the practical atmosphere for casual gatherings, noting that the efficient pace makes
Menu
Shawarma and Pitas
- Shawarma Pita - $17.5: Lamb or Chicken, Pita, tomato, cucumber, house-made pickles, hummus, tahini, parsley, zhoug Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shawarma Bowl - $18.5: Lamb or Chicken, tomato, cucumber, house-made pickles, hummus, tahini, parsley, zhoug, small salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Shawarma Pita - $18.5: Lamb or Chicken, Pita, tomato, pickled cucumber, parsley, hummus, fried onion, green pepper and mushroom with meat, hot sauce and garlic sauce (contains egg) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Shawarma Bowl - $19.5: Lamb or Chicken, tomato, pickled cucumber, parsley, hummus, fried onion, green pepper and mushroom with meat, hot sauce and garlic sauce (contains egg), small salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feature Shawarma Pita - $17.5: Lamb or Chicken, Pita, Hummus, Pickled cucumber, Fries, garlic sauce (contains egg), Hot sauce, Parsley Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feature Shawarma Bowl - $18.5: Lamb or Chicken, Hummus, tomato, Pickled cucumber, Fries, garlic sauce (contains egg), Hot sauce, Parsley, small salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maquli Pita - $17: Hummus, tomato, pickled cucumber, fried eggplant, fries, halloumi cheese, parsley, hot sauce, garlic sauce (contains egg) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maquli Bowl - $18: Hummus, tomato, pickled cucumber, fried eggplant, fries, halloumi cheese, parsley, hot sauce, garlic sauce (contains egg), small salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maquli with Meat Pita - $18.5: Lamb or Chicken, tomato, pickled cucumber, parsley, hummus, fried eggplant, fries and halloumi cheese, hot sauce and garlic sauce (contains egg) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maquli with Meat Bowl - $19.5: Lamb or Chicken, tomato, pickled cucumber, parsley, hummus, fried eggplant, fries and halloumi cheese, hot sauce and garlic sauce (contains egg), small salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Pita - $15.5: Falafel, tomato, house-made pickles, cucumber, parsley, large pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Bowl - $15.5: Falafel, tomato, cucumber, house-made pickles, hummus, tahini, parsley, zhoug, small salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Fries Pita - $16.5: Falafel, tomato, house-made pickles, parsley, fries, large pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Fries Bowl - $16.5: Falafel, tomato, house-made pickles, parsley, fries, small salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Lamb Shank and Baghali Polo - $24.99: Fresh Halal Lamb Shank, rice, fava beans, fresh dill, barberry, parsley and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ghorme Sabzi and Rice - $19.99: Persian stew with omani lemons, fried cilantro, parsley, spinach, fenugreek, red kidney beans and beef cubes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Koobide Kebab - $16: 2 Skewer Ground beef, Onion, Grilled tomato, House-made pickles, Parsley, Lemon, pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Koobide Kebab with Rice - $22.99: 2 Skewer Ground beef, Onion, Grilled tomato, House-made pickles, Parsley, Lemon, Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Jooje Kebab - $16: 1 Skewer Grilled Chicken, Onion, Grilled tomato, House-made pickles, Parsley, Lemon, pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Jooje Kebab with Rice - $22.99: 1 Skewer Grilled Chicken, Onion, Grilled tomato, House-made pickles, Parsley, Lemon, Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Jooje and Koobide Kebab - $16: 1 Skewer Ground beef, 1 Skewer Grilled chicken, Onion, Grilled tomato, House-made pickles, Parsley, pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Jooje and Koobide Kebab with Rice - $22.99: 1 Skewer Ground beef, 1 Skewer Grilled chicken, Onion, Grilled tomato, House-made pickles, Parsley, Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Starters
- Fattoush Salad - $12.5: kale, cherry tomato, cucumber, fennel, radish, mint, parsley, fresh cheese, lemon honey sumac vinaigrette, and grilled pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halloumi Kale Salad - $12.5: fried halloumi, bulgur wheat, mint, parsley, cherry tomato, cucumber, spices sweet and sour vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh Fried Salad - $12.5: Hummus, Tabbouli, fries, Zhoug, Tahini, Sumac, Olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Plates - $15.99: seasonal garnishes, grilled pita, house-made pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hawaij Spices Fries (Full) - $8: kennebec potatoes, preserved lemon mint yogurt dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaij Spices Fries (Half) - $5: kennebec potatoes, preserved lemon mint yogurt dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cultured Kombucha (Small) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cultured Kombucha (Large) - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Phillips Soda Works - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sparkling Water - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about Yalla
- Is Yalla dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Yalla has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Plates, Tabbouleh Fried Salad and Falafel Fries Bowl.
- What can I eat at Yalla on a dairy-free diet?
- Hummus Plates, Tabbouleh Fried Salad and Falafel Fries Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Yalla have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hummus Plates and Tabbouleh Fried Salad.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Yalla?
- Fattoush Salad, at roughly 52.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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