Ah, good ol basha. Reliable and cheapish, good in a pinch. We got delivery and it was timely and…read morewarm. I had the potatoes with the garlic sauce. I do absolutely adore that sauce and I really wish there was more of it. The potatoes on the bottom were a bit boring without sauce. The shawarma wrap was good, the pita was soft and fresh, and the meat was flavourful. It's nothing fancy or groundbreaking, but for a quick lunch or dinner it hits the spot.

Great service, was in town on business and looking for something quick. The owner was in the store…read moreand was super helpful as they were closing in 5 mins. The owner made me feel very comfortable, my plan was to get take-out as they were closing soon but he kept telling me to feel free to stay and eat if I wanted that it was no trouble.

The beef shawarma was delicious, not too salty and the fresh veggies made it even better. Really…read moreenjoyed it!

This hidden small gem takes place inside a shopping center in the heart of Downtown Montreal…read more I ordered the filet mignon skewers platter and it was DELISH. The platter comes with 2 skewers, rice & 4 sides. I had hummus, tabouleh, fattoush & potatoes with garlic! The filet mignon was melt in the mouth & cooked to perfection. The owner is super friendly. I paid $19 plus tip.

Consistently amazing food. Best kept secret in Northwest Montreal. This is one of those hidden gems…read morethat you tell yours friends and family about!

DELICIOUS fast-casual Lebanese eatery. We tried their chicken shawarma sandwich and it was tasty,…read moresucculent. None of that dry Amir style sandwiches or mediocre Boustan flavour. Friendly service and will 100% be back when in the area.

This place serves Syrian food and is new so it needs a lot of improvements and here is an honest…read morereview of my experience. I went there with my wife and kids on a weekend afternoon, the place was not crowded but it had around 4-5 tables. The location is not really ideal and it is in an industrial area but I thought I should give it a chance as a friend of mine told me about it. Atmosphere: it is a family friendly place and the decor is nice, if you are with kids then you are on the safe side (parents know what I mean). With a Syrian style / traditional atmosphere and wonderful traditional Syrian music that sets a beautiful mood. Food: it was really nice and tasted, some plates were wonderful however I would have preferred if some other plates were a bit bigger compared to the price. I guess the dishes were very tasty that we wanted more. I have tried a lot of Arabic restaurants and I can honestly say that this is a place that would be in the "Top 10" list. Value / Money: as mentioned before some plates would be better if they were bigger... but in general it is a little bit over priced, however the food is tasty and it balances things. Service: this is the only reason that I did not give the place a 5-star rating. The server was very friendly and nice, however the overall service was slow, we waited a bit for the menus, for the food and for the bread (which was not as fresh as I hoped it would be) I would definitely go back again there and I hope I would update my review then. I surely hope it would have a 5star service and again the portions should be slightly more. I would recommend it

A bad restaurant in terms of type of food and the way the owner and management talk to customers is…read morevery bad

Oh my my my! I don't even know where to begin…read more We needed a lunch spot that would appeal to the palate of our friend visiting from overseas. She was also on her way back home that day so we wanted to send her off with some good food memories. We needed spicy, vegetarian, and filling. The way I was googling, flipping through Eater. Woo - the pressure! Sumac was it because like who doesn't love falafel?? (If you don't, then be quiet and keep scrolling). We kept it simple with 3 pitas and a large order of spicy lamb fries without the lamb, but with the spice. I've never seen such huge pita in my life. Even at the very bottom there were still falafel. And the fries. I could cry. The pita was very soft and flavorful. The food was a work of art. Things: -chair and bench style seating. I was comfortable in the chair which is always a win. -service was excellent. You choose a seat then order at the counter. Someone clears your plates and mess. -they don't take AMEX

What is good Sumac Restaurant! So I'm TN4K from Brooklyn visiting Montreal and the place I'm…read morestaying at recommend you. Now I love recommendations makes my life easier. We are on an odd schedule up here do to the time falling back and all. So it's 5pm which was normally 6pm 2 days ago, Sumac is the only place open. Half the other food spots are closed at 4, coming at 5pm or opens at 6pm. I'm starving so waiting is not an option! Thank you so much for being opening and have great food.

As someone who has a family member that frequents here often, I for some reason don't visit this…read morelocation much. Basha in my language means home. I felt at home here for certain! I walked in, and was greeted with a loud hello, and a welcome brother! When I was asking questions (as I'm on keto) the owner was friendly, and made a joke about how I shouldn't be trying to lose weight (for me that made me feel extra good). When I was ordering the owner was helping with everything, and kept asking me questions to make sure I felt accommodated. After I brought the food back, I was delighted first by the portions, as these were very large. The second item I noticed was as I asked for extra garlic sauce, he had more than obliged (thank you brother). The beef was fantastic, and so was the chicken. The vegetables were also good (I heard the potatoes were great, but did not get to have them). Thank you for making me feel warm during this cold winter!

Hubby and I needed a rest and lunch while snooping around at the Jean Talon market. We stumbled…read moreupon this gem! Best falafel ever, tasty hummus and two delicious salads. If I lived closer, this would d be my "go to" place!

Absolutely wonderful food, completely worth the hype. Low key dining ambiance but high quality…read morefood. I would recommend this for groups of four or more so you can try many things -- they're fairly accommodating with tailoring dishes ala carte vs one person entrees and absolutely everything I ate here was delicious. Flavorful and spicy (not necessarily hot) in the best ways, nothing tasted showy or try-hard. The stand outs were the vegan platter (just everything was delicious, and I'm not vegan) and the Chicken Taouck (marinated in a garlic and pomegranate molasses sauce that was just brilliant). The lamb and shrimp skewers were also stand out but a little more basic (not a problem for me, I loved both). I wish I could have tried even more but we were stuffed and satisfied as is. My one complaint, and this could be a bonus for others, was they are fairly pushy on trying to sell you on letting them curate a tasting menu for you. When I asked the waitress if she had any favorite dishes she wouldn't even humor me -- do the fixed menu and you'll find out. Sorry, but that's just not my style! I could see how that might work if you've never had this kinda food and this all feels super foreign, but (and I don't pretend to be an expert in Syrian or Armenian cuisine by any means) it felt a little overtly up-selly to me. In the end we chose our own way and had a delicious meal anyhow. Would absolutely come back next time I'm in town.

I wasn't sure how our evening at Le Petit Alep would develop. Some reviews said "casual," some said…read more"classy." I think it's a little of both, perhaps depending on where in the restaurant you sit. We were seated in the front on the side, which we appreciated on a very humid evening. Rather than order off the menu, our server created a sampler platter for us which included popular offerings for each course. The food got better and better as we proceeded through the courses, our favorite was the chicken skewers. Food and drink total came right in the range quoted by our server. One unexpected thing was the pita for our second course (which included hummus). It was delivered in a plastic bag. So we were unsure if the logo on the bag was where it was made. We didn't use all of ours, so when we were done with the course, they took it away. What do they do with the unused pita? Is it thrown away? Is the bag refilled and given to the next customer? Did we get a bag from earlier customers? Two other observations: We ordered a 500ml carafe of wine. We were allowed to sample it first, and the sample was chilled. The carafe we were served was significantly less chilled, and the insulation inside the container in which the carafe was delivered was not cool to the touch. The wine was still very good, but it would have been even more enjoyable a few degrees cooler. Also, even though cuisine is billed as Syrian, our server mentioned "Armenian" several times (this is not an issue at all). The only thing we didn't like was the humidity. If that is a concern to you, ask to be seated near one of the ceiling fans.

I arrived in Montreal late afternoon on a Monday which is not the easiest time to find food…read moreanywhere but at fast food establishment. I ordered a mixed shawarma wrap, tabouleh salad and a side of hummus. Everything was pretty tasty and served quickly. The tabouleh was different than I've had before, mostly parsley, barely any bulgar but it was very fresh and tasty. The meat on the shawarma was juicy and tasty. I would visit this chain again for a quick meal.

My friend was really hyping up the Lebanese chain Boustan and even mentioned that they had vegan…read morefriendly menu items. I had to see it for myself and low-and-behold, they actually did. They have a vegan pita that uses faux meat that tastes just like shawarma, with all the fixings like hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, etc. in a warm pita wrap. I was very surprised at how good it was and they really seemed to be happy to provide plant-based options. I also tried a side of their potatoes and falafels with a vegan garlic sauce that they happened to provide upon request. Both were fine - neither were the best I've had by a long shot, but fine for being fast food. Given the nature of the restaurant, there is absolutely cross-contamination, but I'm sure you knew that already.