Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine located along Manor Rd near Yonge St serves up homemade, authentic Syrian…read moredishes in a cozy space. I've heard many good things about Zezafoun and was excited to finally try the place. The restaurant has about ~25 seats for customers indoors. They do have a small outdoor patio for when the weather gets warmer. Reservations are recommended during busy peak dinner or brunch times, however it is possible to get a table if you do walk in as well during non-peak times. I dined at Zezafoun with a party of 3 recently on a Sat evening. We didn't make reservations but walked in around 6:30 and was able to grab a table. It wasn't too busy that early in the evening but as the night went on the restaurant got busier. Service was great and friendly. Staff gave us plenty of time to decide what to order as well as gave us recommendations as well. The interior is warm and cozy. For drinks, I ordered the pomegranate juice which was unique and delicious. One member of my party ordered the rosewater and lemon juice which was refreshing and light. They also have Syrian coffee and tea as well on the menu which I will try next time! Food wise, we ordered and shared the following dishes: - Falafel plate (chickpeas patty fried and served with a side of tahini sauce) - Hummus (homemade chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic with a touch of olive oil) - Fattoush salad (Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radish with Zezafoun dressing topped with crispy pita bread) - Kebbeh labanyeh (beef kibbeh in a cooked garlic yogurt stew served with side rice) - Maldoum (beef kufta wrapped with delicious eggplants in tomato stew and served with a side of rice) - Makloubeh (layers of rice, eggplants, and ground beef with tomato sauce served with side yogurt or salad) Food was delicious and unique! I've never had authentic Syrian food like this before and it was a delight. The appetizers we shared (falafel, hummus, and salad) were great to start the meal. The hummus was creamy and the falafel was nice and crispy. The crispy pita bread in the fattoush salad gave the dish a textural contrast, In terms of our mains, all the dishes were tasty but I especially enjoyed the makloubeh! Overall, delicious spot in Midtown Toronto for Syrian food in a cozy environment. Service was also spot on as well. Definitely want to return to try their brunch menu!

We enjoyed the Syrian breakfast; everything was so tasty! It's a great dish to share. They ran out…read moreof one of the dishes, but happily replaced it with delicious hummus! Every time I come here, the food is amazing!

I placed an order directly from the Kababia's website at 10am to pick up when they open( I believe…read morethey are open at 11:00am) Owner called me as soon as I placed an order to inform me that order will be ready around 11:20am. I ordered a family platter for 3-4 people($49.99 plus tax $56.49). They were served on a 15 inch long take out platter. My family platter had a combination of 1. shish tawook(chicken kebob) 2. lamb kofta 3. chicken kofta (spinach and feta cheese 4. chicken shawarma 5. beef shawarma 6. lentil rice 7. basmati rice 8. tabbouleh salad 9. cabbage salad 10. pickled turnips & a large selection of vegetables 11. hummus 12. garlic sauce(toum) 13. tahini 14. hot sauce 15. pita bread 16. Bonus Dolma( with stuffed rice) All the items on the platter were fantastic. I especially liked kofta (over shawarma), lentil rice, homemade hot sauce & garlic sauce (toum). We made three pita wraps and three meat+salad+rice dinner out of this platter. The presentation/ taste of this platter can be easily a party crowd pleaser when you have guests over but you don't feel cooking. You can add some falafels to this platter for extra proteins as well. Also three pieces of extra dolmadakia( not included in menu description) were really good. Stuffed rice inside grapes leaves was super moist!

The new Leslieville location…read more We recently ordered the family platter from Kababia for a holiday party of 12, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious the food was -- flavourful, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The platters were beautifully arranged, generous, and made hosting effortless. You could truly taste the care and quality in every dish. As a newly opened restaurant, Kababia has already made a fantastic impression, and we'll absolutely be back. We're excited to support such a great local Leslieville business and highly recommend them for catering or group gatherings.

Amazing food. Nice ambience. Friendly service. The chef came to our table to say hello.read more

Wow we are walking distance from Darna but it took us five years to finally try it. We've been…read moremissing out! Well-lit, slightly modern looking decor, comfy atmosphere that's pretty casual. Lots of different people helped us out, took our order, brought food etc. but it felt like the service while good, was just slightly below great. We got the veggie clay pot and the mixed grill to share between two people, and my son got a fattoush salad and the kebbeh. The mixed grill was great, all the meats were flavourful, and tender/juicy. It came with a lamb/beef kebab, some beef tenderloin, and some chicken. I think there were roast potatoes too, but my memory is a bit fuzzy on that part. The veggie stew was poured onto a plate of bulgur and was really really good. Lots of flavour, all the veggies (carrots, cauliflower, onions, etc.) were tender. the juices ran through the bulgur which made for a great side dish to go with the meat. The kebbeh was tasty but still a bit disappointing -- there were only three, and didn't feel like quite enough to make a meal. Luckily the fattoush salad was huge otherwise my son would have left the restaurant hungry. Compared to some of the dishes we saw on other tables, this dish seems to be an outlier in terms of quantity of food, and it's certainly not worth the $28 price; I wouldn't recommend it. Despite the disappointment with the one meal, all the food was delicious and I still felt like the meal on the whole was good value, and I wouldn't mind going back to try some of their other dishes.

We always order takeout from this restaurant, and they have never let us down. The food is…read moreconsistently delicious. the meat is flavorful, the chicken is excellent, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. The portions are huge, so you definitely get your money's worth. I can't comment on the restaurant itself because I've never actually eaten there. We always order through DoorDash. What really impresses me is that they pay attention to special instructions, and somehow the food still arrives hot and fresh every time. That level of consistency is hard to find. Highly recommended!

A true gem in the rough. Wasn't wild about this area of Mississauga but heard great things about…read morethe food. So here we are. Six people in our party didn't phase these folks in the least. The atmosphere was very warm and relaxing. Not too much decor, but no matter. The service was very timely and professional. Seamless and not overbearing. They take a great joy and gratification in their presentation. The food was incredible. The meat was tender and flavourful. The rice light and fluffy. Their Chocolate Lokma along side Arabic coffee was a tremendous cap. I can't wait to get back here again. 12/25

Great freshly made food on site , choice of ingredients and special of the day! Friendly service.read more

Terrible quality meat and portion is so bad. The menu says saj bread but they use tortillas and…read moreonly have tortillas there. Also my stomach was super upset after eating this so theres a clear hygiene issue too. On top of the bad food the service was so bad. One guy working one dude just watching him. But the one guy whos working was just talking to his friend who was sitting at a table while he made our food. Save your money and health.

I'm so happy to be back at Laziza Mediterranean Cuisine for this beautiful Chicken Shawarma Plate!…read moreOh how I missed you so much! I've had two terrible chicken shawarmas in Scarborough that were so damn dry that I've been dreaming of this platter at Laziza on Bloor near Dovercourt. The chicken is always so juicy and full of flavour. And the portions are always enough for 3 meals for me. And the rainbow colours of the veggies always brings me joy to look at! Their hummus and creamy garlic sauce are organic and fantastic. Make sure you get their roasted potatoes when they ask! Not many seats but we got one this time. Big thanks as always to the owner Al for making our super delicious works of art! Super nice guy! Highly recommend!

A cute little hole in the wall in Bloorcourt. It's my favourite place to stop in for a falafel at…read moreanytime and always recommend it when asked for opinions. They serve a variety of shawarma and falafel plates, platters, salads, fries, and wraps as well as burgers, sides of rice, veggies, fries, among a plethora of other things and the best veggie samosas I've ever had. With Ocho Rios drinks that come in the best flavours and pops, it's an amazing place for a quick bite or a seat. The service is lovely and fast paced while you get to see how they professionally and warmly prepare your meal. With daily specials (usually 2 for *insert price here*) and the best hot sauce I've tasted, I say add it to the roster of 'go to' places!

I've dropped by Mooring Eats a couple of times. Both visits involved picking up baklava for my dad,…read moreincluding a quick-and-dirty visit yesterday. My first visit was a few months ago after work. This eatery is in Mimico. I used to hang out in this area fairly often several years ago, so it helped that I was kind of familiar with the area. As with many neighbourhoods in Toronto, things change quickly! Both times, I found a parking spot facing Lake Shore Boulevard West, steps away from the store. This eatery is located in a plaza. There is additional parking to the left of the eatery. I walked into Mooring Eats and it was busy. It smelled good. I got the warmest smile from Spiro at the order counter. His son, Wagih, was working alongside him. Both own the eatery. I ordered the mixed shawarma plate a few months ago, which consists of chicken and beef shawarma, with your choice of two sides. Wagih asked me what sides I wanted. I had no idea what sides were available. He was so patient and kind to point them out. I went with chickpea salad and basmati rice. Spiro was generous to say that I could get more sides if I wanted to. I was okay with the two that I chose because they looked so good. Both of them helped put my plate together. I got tahini and garlic sauce. The plate comes with pickled turnips and pickles. I also got baklava for my dad during my first visit. He has always loved baklava and it looked so good in the clear boxes in front of me. Spiro wanted to confirm whether I was going to dine in or do takeout. I went with the latter, as I was flying to the Twin Cities the next day and needed to pack. He put both my items in a bag and handed it over to me. I thanked them both for the food. They hoped that I'd enjoy my food. It looked so good. I headed to my car, backed my car onto the street, and headed home. I visited my parents first before I headed home the first time I got my dad baklava. I dropped it off. My dad's eyes lit up. He insisted that I have a couple of squares. There were six. I ate two. I loved them. The baklava isn't drenched in honey. It was slightly sweet, with the pistachio nuts and flaky pastry standing out more. I am not a huge baklava person because I dislike how sweet it can get, but I am a fan of this version. I flew out to the Twin Cities the following day. My dad told me that he ate the whole thing after I had left. Note to self: Get two boxes for my dad next time. Guess what I did yesterday? I got my dad two boxes. It's Sunday. Guess how many boxes are left? One. I did well getting two boxes this time. The chicken and beef shawarma plate that I had months ago was delicious. The seasoning was perfect and the proteins were tender. I loved the garlic sauce and tahini. The garlic was pretty strong, which I prefer. The tahini was excellent. The chickpea salad was yummy. It was refreshing with the lemon in it and it had garlic, too. I loved the basmati rice. It was so fluffy and comforting eating it with my shawarma. It was great dropping by yesterday to get baklava for my dad. I'm not in this neighbourhood often, but it worked out so well after watching a movie at Cineplex Queensway. I'll be back for more, especially when my dad runs out of baklava. (180)

They had a day where you could get 50% off so it was a no brainer to try. Worked out well for us…read more Got a bowl and a platter. Bowl was chicken on rice and fries, pretty good. Platter had chicken, hummus, three sides, pretty good. Chicken was pretty dry, so that's why they put all that sauce! Was adequate with the taste. Sides were great. Fattoosh salad, proper. Potatoes kind of dry still. But I'm not complaining for half off!

Truly one of the best shawarma places (if not the best) in Toronto. The crispy pita sets it aside…read morefrom its competitors, and the meat was both seasoned well and not dry at all. Get it with the pomegranate molasses and garlic sauce. The wrap is rolled in a way that is easy to hold and allows you to bite into it without only getting half the toppings in each bite or having everything fall apart. There are some barstools against the wall for indoor dining and service was fast.

I'd been curious about Alpha's Shawarma for a while, given that it seemed to take them quite a long…read moretime to actually open. So when I found myself in the area and in need of a quick lunch, I figured the opportunity was ripe to finally check the place out. I was in the mood for a wrap, as I usually am, so I opted for the Chicken Shawarma Tannor and I requested it extra spicy and with everything. It's a decent wrap. The complete and total lack of crispy bits is distressing, to say the least, but at least the flavors here are delicious and right on point. The rest of the components are quite tasty, too. (I wish it had been a little spicier, though.) Alpha's is serving up some decent eats, and yet, like most shawarma joints in the city, their decision to eschew those delicious, addictive crispy bits is baffling, to be sure.