Best schnitzel and best value I've had in a long time! The place is definitely a hidden gem with it…read morebeing at the bottom of a commercial building, but I would come back again in a heartbeat. The owner is also very nice and genuinely cares about customers.

My family has been coming to Toma's for nearly 2 decades (when they were in a different location)…read more This place never disappoints, the food is always amazing and the owners are accommodating. If you like middle eastern food you must try the food here. With Arabic food, sharing is the way to go. We ordered a few appetizers; hummus, fattoush, Greek salad, baba ghanoush (not pictured), tabouleh (not pictured). The reason I love going here is because of the appetizers, they remind me of how my mom and aunts make appetizers; in the traditional Iraqi way. The salads are zesty and sour, which is very typical of Iraqi cuisine but it's so delicious. The ingredients are all very fresh. I highly recommend trying the hummus and tabouleh, they're addictive. For our main meal we ordered a giant mixed platter with a bit of every meat (lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, beef schnitzel, chicken schnitzel, beef kebab tenderloin, Iraqi beef kebab). This was so delicious, everything was cooked perfectly. If you only want to try one meat I would highly recommend trying the lamb chops, I could easily eat 20 of those. The schnitzels are quite popular amongst kids, I remember ordering those all the time and they still taste as good as I remember them. And of course all the sides are amazing (especially the fries). For dessert we had tea and creme caramel, a great way to end the night. This place is awesome, we'll continue to go here especially for events (they sometimes bring DJs). The place is very clean as well (bathrooms are spotless).

I LOVE this place. I NEED this place…read more Their pita bread is TRUE Levantine pita eaten in Syria, Jordan and Israel. It's thick, chewy, tasty and takes me back to the Middle East! They make the best pita in Ontario IMPO. I much prefer it to the thin pita which I'm not used to. I also picked up 6 "warak einab" (stuffed grape/vine leaves) for $4. This is so good in the summer with a squeeze of fresh lemon. The store is a Middle Eastern gourmands dream. They have everything you need including "ras al hanut" for meat. Their restaurant is very nice too. We've dined there a few times and always enjoyed it. Their grilled chicken hearts are my favourite.

Sababa in Thornhill doesn't chase trends--it outlives them. I've been eating here for 30 years,…read morewhich in restaurant time is basically surviving a war, and Sababa is still standing, still feeding people the way it always has: honest, soulful Middle Eastern food that shows up every day and does the job right. This is the kind of place where the menu hasn't been "reimagined," because it never needed to be. The chicken skewers dinner is a personal staple--charred just enough, juicy where it counts, seasoned with the confidence. The shawarma is famous for a reason: shaved hot, spiced deep, and piled without apology. You start with the dip platter because that's what you do here--hummus, tahini, baba ghanoush--the opening handshake before the real conversation begins. Attached to the restaurant is a grocery store that feels like a lifeline--shelves of hard-to-find ingredients, spices, and staples that remind you food isn't just something you order, it's something you live with. There's also a takeout counter with a few tables, perfect for quick eats that turn into longer stays because the food demands your attention. Sam Azar founded the place, and the legend goes deeper than the menu--he even made their lentil soup recipe public, giving it away to the newspapers like a gift, not a secret. That generosity still hangs in the air. Today, his children carry the torch, and you can feel the continuity: same spirit, same standards, same refusal to mess with something that works. Sababa isn't flashy. It's better than that. It's dependable, rooted, and quietly excellent--the kind of restaurant you measure your life around, not your Instagram feed. Find calm fam atmosphere, not TikTok madness with a side of chaos. CHEERS!!!

Went here to have something not heavy and been wanting to get the pide ( turkish pizza). I'm…read moresurprised how long they do their pide here, its cool to see that bread cover one side of your table. I like how its thin and crisp, ordered the mixed kind and every topping is so tasty. Also had the falafel. Served on a bed of crunchy iceberg lettuce. The outside is brown and crispy but the inside is so moist, i enjoyed it I even dipped it on all the sauces ( hot sauce, garlic and tzatziki) and it enhanced the flavour more. Very friendly staff, and the service was fast. Spacious inside with chairs table and booths. Clean and bright. There's washroom inside. Parking is at the front of the restaurant.

We ordered take out from here during covid and had a really positive experience. The restaurant was…read morevery good at adjusting the entree to suit my dietary restrictions. I ended up ordering the steak combo and received salad, fries and potato wedges as sides. Unfortunately the rice from my boyfriends order had dairy or gluten and it didn't agree with me. Just eat the rice with caution if you are sensitive to dairy or gluten. Our two entrees were enough food for 3 or 4 meals. We were both stuffed and it tasted great.

Wonderful food! Being a big fan of this cuisine, I feel…read moreobliged to try any new spots that open up, and saw this on a delivery platform the other day and decided to try it out soon, Just tried it today and it was AMAZING. Got the beef shish kabobs and the schnitzel, the schnitzel was the winner and it tasted very very good, the kabobs were good too, but nothing extra ordinary and it still needed some extra cooking perhaps. Packaging is nice, service is fast, it's a must try and definitely a repeat experience.

We were in the mood for some chicken shawarma so figured we would give this place a try for take…read moreout. When we got there, we were left unattended for about 8 minutes or so with no one else in line. I get it, covid 19 times means lots of orders to attend to, no biggie. We placed our orders for 2 chicken shawarma plates. It turned out they charge a small fee for using credit cards. I'm not sure if this was something this establishment was doing prior to covid 19 since this was my first visit but you would think amidst this pandemic that a restaurant would discourage the use of cash altogether, but not this place. Mind you, the fee wasn't anything big but it was the principle that matters. Anyway, the food itself wasn't all that good. The chicken was dry, the potatoes were hard, the rice had this buttery taste and their version of the white garlic sauce was something out of a ranch salad dressing bottle. Also, the hot sauce they provided was from the Red Rooster bottles you would find in Asian grocery stores. I've never ever had this kind of hot sauce from a shawarma joint, lol. Definitely not coming back to this one!

3.5 out of 5. We…read moreordered Chicken Shawarma and Lamb Shish Kebab for takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic. The yellow rice was very moist and delicious. The potatoes are okay but a little on the dry side. The chicken shawarma and lamb shish kebab came with a generous amount of meat and we were happy. The meals came with a hot sauce (small size) and a white creamy sauce (big size). I enjoyed the sauce but we ended up squeezing some lemon juice on our lamb to minimize the gamey taste. There was also salads that came along with the meals. I would say the chicken shawarma was better than the lamb. I think we probably would head back next time.

This place has the lowest price for Persian kebobs, you can get a beef skewer, chicken breast,…read morerice, and tomato for 16.99 plus tax. And it's a whole chicken breast !!! The quality is great also, best budget meal if you need clean protein. The items are at least 2-3 dollars more on the menu if you order it through doordash or Uber

I ordered Ash Dogh from this restaurant through Uber Eats, but they sent me Adasi instead. When I…read morecalled to ask about the mistake, they told me they didn't have Ash Dogh and decided to send Adasi without even informing me first. There was no message or call just a completely different dish delivered. When I contacted them, their response was extremely rude and unprofessional. They basically said, "Do whatever you want," instead of apologizing or offering a solution. This is terrible customer service and shows a complete lack of responsibility. I feel like I wasted my money and time. I definitely won't be ordering from here again, and I don't recommend anyone else to either.

want to take a friend to a restaurant near my place and found this thru google…read more reading all reviews (in all platforms), it has consistent praises (homey yummy food). so we came 430ish pm on weekday. place definitely feels homey. european style. ordered lamb shank , lamb chop, pelmeni, and lava cake. can only say 1 word....soooooooo sooooooo sooooo tasty! so tender! the right balance. price and taste ratio are worthed (been to similar type of restaurant and very dissapointed with price vs taste ratio). my eating buddy also love it...said 'homey food is definitely good' even the lava cake deserve its own praise. the server suggested that dessert and glad i listened. i was surprised that i could finish it (by myself). i dont usually finish dessert (always share). the chocolate mixed 'cherry'(?) syrup drizzled on it cut the sweetness, which gives an overall a nice tangy sweet. fast service. they also have this drink (maybe compote?) in a pitcher .yummy looking drink... want to try but they dont offer glass size, only offer pitcher size (wow...quite inflexible). overall, will be back to try other menu. p.s. not sure why yelp is showing middle eastern. this place offer jewish, russian, ukraine, eastern european type of food.

I've been to Yiddishe Mame a couple of times. The service is very nice, the food is tasty, but both…read moretimes it was a bit overcooked and oversalted.

Always good and satisfying!ambience is true to sight, Food…read moreis delicious and delicious.

Came here because a friend invited me here. They are azerbaijian and want me to taste the food…read more Place is unique ambience. Like old russian style. Service is great, warm, friendly, and attentive. My friend (i.e. the expert) ordered the food based on their favorites. Ordered chicken sag, baklava, kachapuri, and bread with eggpplant dipping sauce, dolma. My favorite is the eggplant dipping sauce. lol Chicken sag is good, but not the type of taste that suits my tastebud. I'd love to comeback to try other food (and this time I want to be the one doing the ordering instead). lol Cheers!

Some of the best foods I have ever put into my mouth. I have…read morebeen coming here for so long and their food never seems to disappoint. From their meat pies, to their chicken, beef, and falafel wraps. 5/5 stars!

Fantastically fresh food that's family-friendly…read more Food: Had a couple of dishes to share, starting with the garden salad that was very fresh and cool, perfect for a home summer day yet with a hint of sweetness that made it bright and vibrant. The hummus with mushroom was also very unique, it tasted very earthy and balanced the pita very well, providing some chew and meatiness to the dish. The pide was also very nice and crispy, and you can taste each ingredient separately on the pide yet it all melds together with the fragrant spices combine it all. Service: There was plenty of seating available in the restaurant, and the people were all very friendly. As it was our first time, the server helped provide some recommendations and walked us through some favourites on the menu. Atmosphere: The place was a nice and clean, but nothing spectacular in terms of design. Seats were comfortable enough, although the tables were fairly close together.

I landed at the airport and had to make the drive to North Bay. Before the drive I made a quick…read morestop in in Sofra Istanbul for a late lunch/early dinner. There is construction on 400 so it can be tricky to get here. You might have to go one exit passed Steeles and come back but it's worth it. Because of the time I went , there was only on other person in the dining room. You can see back into the kitchen. I like that be because the dining room usually smells pretty good. The server was from Turkey and he had a bit of an accent which made me think the food would be a little more authentic. On the recommendation of the server I got the Cokertme Kebab. It doesn't quite look like it does in the menu picture but it was really good. The beef strips were well seasoned and tender. The yogurt complimented the beef very well and the chips added good texture. I would definitely recommend giving it a try.