Who has the best donair in the Tri-Cities?

Doner kebab, that big slab of seasoned meat cooking on a vertical rotisserie, thinly shaved and stuffed into a warm pita or piled on top of rice, is a beautiful thing to behold.

It’s also a highly debated item in Canada, where the iconic Halifax donair sets the bar high for all other donair shops across the country (FYI donair, shawarma and gyro are all derivatives of the doner kebab, which refers to that dreamy, spinning meat slab) Though you can easily find donair shops in any city, not all are made equal.

Several components must be taken into consideration: the meat, the pita, the toppings, and perhaps most importantly, the sauce. Every donair must be accompanied by that sweet, garlicky drizzle of sauce. It’s an ingredient that helps bring everything together and, according to many connoisseurs, is what will ultimately make (or break) a donair.

Here are some of the most beloved donair shops in the Tri-Cities—according to our readers.

Xpress Donair House

This donair house in Coquitlam has a short and sweet menu of chicken, beef, lamb and falafel donair with your choice of either pita or rice platter. As their name suggests, the service is quick; you can call ahead and expect your donair to be ready in as little as five minutes. A perfect spot for a quick, work day lunch.

Address: 104-2970 Glen Dr, Coquitlam

Mega Donair

Mega Donair offers some of the biggest donairs you can find in the Tri-Cities. That’s not the only thing that makes them stand out, though—their bread is baked fresh every day, each order prepared with a pita right out of the oven. They have an extensive menu too, as you’ll find several variations of donair from the classic Halifax version to Hawaiian and Persian.

Address: 912 Clarke Rd, Port Moody

Donair Dude

Kicking off during the 2010 Winter Olympics, this donair franchise now has multiple locations in the Lower Mainland, known for providing consistent quality in each of their wraps. With a single location open in the Tri-Cities, it’s developed a loyal following in the area. We’d highly recommend ordering one of their donair poutines—order it once, and you’ll never think of poutine the same way again.

Address: 258 Newport Dr, Port Moody

Uncle Moe’s Donair

This family-run business in Port Coquitlam consistently gets rave reviews, well-known for their generous portion sizes, quality ingredients, and wholesome service. The menu is short and sweet, with your choice of chicken, beef, lamb or falafel in a pita or platter, as well as fries and poutine topped with donair meat. Whatever you go for, you’re in for a treat!

Address: 3242 Westwood St #101, Port Coquitlam

Best Donair

If you’re walking through Henderson Mall, Best Donair should be a required stop on your way through the food court. Their Halifax-style donairs, thinly shaved and seasoned to perfection, look delicious, as well as their wide selection of meat platters which each come with a hefty portion of rice and salad.

Address: 2108-1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam