As someone who has a family member that frequents here often, I for some reason don't visit this location 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! read more

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

Food is amazing and delicious. Service is impeccable! The owner is so sweet and the place is very cozy. Would definitely go again.

The Basha at this location has been around for a long time. In the early 1980's, when I was a kid, it was in the same building as Dunn's Famous Smoked Meat, Reuben's Deli and an ice cream shop on the ground floor. I remember as a kid dropping a tray full of food and being really embarrassed. Luckily, that didn't happen often. In the early 1980's, Montreal had a vibe downtown that it probably doesn't have anymore. It was also neat to see them build Place Montreal Trust across the street, where the old Kresge store used to be. Now, that Basha still exists and there is a Sports Experts store on the same floor. Dunn's moved out of the building a long time ago, as well as the ice cream shop. It's funny because if you go west on Ste Catherine Street toward Concordia university, you'll eventually run into another Basha on the same side of the street. That's where I would go if I wanted a vegetarian meal, because they always seemed to have couscous with big thick carrots, jus and other veggies. That location wasn't as well known or as big, but they had good food too. Anyway, both locations are good. I'm pretty sure there are other locations as well, but those are the two restaurants of this chain that I know best. read more

Absolute worst Basha ever, rude,ignorant workers in the pointe aux trembles location. The food is always cold and tasteless, their chicken tastes like it was cooked a week before and don't ask for hummus cause you'll get garlic. They don't know this craft yet they own and operate a restaurant Remember that whenever we get terrible food and awful service, our money is never stale, cold or tasteless. It is always fresh and full of value and they don't deserve it. The next time a restaurant gives me terrible food, I will pay in monopoly money! I need to go now....I have IBS read more

I am writing as a tourist with a hangover so you'll have to excuse me. Anyways, I don't eat this type of food that often but in my opinion it was delicious. I got the combo #4 which had beef,potato, salad, and a flat bread. Total came out to be 10 something. Overall you should try it. read more

Basha Restaurants - Forgot to take a before pic. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Meat quality not great and the sandwish is almost empty though the size of the meal is big. Rice didnt seem fresh

I've gotta admit, the Quebecois make better middle eastern food than Chicagoans. Basha is a local chain with multiple locations. This particular one is located near the downtown area. We had lunch one day while staying at the Omni nearby and returned the next day. Yeah, it was that good. The lamb shawerma is tender, juicy, and flavorful. The shish kabobs are excellent. The roasted potatoes with garlic yogurt sauce make for a great side item. It is sorta dive-y, not a fancy place. But, the food is excellent and inexpensive. A definite visit for quick, great, and inexpensive food. read more

Whoever thought that you can find great Middle Eastern food in Montreal? You have to walk upstairs to Basha. When you enter, it looks like a cafeteria. It was an easy choice. You select the combo (#1-10). This place is always crowded. They spice it right! I like everything. And they were very generous with the portions. And the price, is unbelievably affordable. This definitely tops one of my favorite Middle Eastern place read more

Basha provides good food at a reasonable price. I've been twice and ordered the Combo Platter both times along with some Baklava. Both times the food was excellent and enough to fill two people. The Baklava is some of the better Baklava that I have had... I found asking for extra sauce is sometimes good in case the meat is drier than you like. read more

Basha as a whole is just a terrible restaurant chain. They're like the low rent Amir... the crack-house of the Montreal shawarma scene. But unlike crack, it's impossible to get addicted because you derive zero pleasure from the experience. There really aren't any details worth sharing. Just avoid this place if you can. Or stop by next time you're waiting for your skates to get sharpened at the adjoining Sports Experts. read more

There are multiple Basha locations throughout the downtown Montreal area and the quality of the food does tend to differ. The flagship location is located on Rue St. Catherine, in the same complex as Sports Experts, what sets Basha apart from the competition (Boustan, Amir's) are the daily specials which are heaping portions of quality for a small price, the Mloukhia (Jew's Mallow served over rice and chicken topped off with a garnish of vinegar and onions) warrants a special mention and is served on Sundays and Mondays. Basha also is the best place in Montreal for cheap Middle Eastern staples (read: Shish Taouk/Shawarma) and is definitely one of the best places to go if you want to grab a gianoromous meal for 10$ or less. read more

They have good quality foods. It's heavy meals though and the price is sort of around average I guess :) read more

Five years ago this would have been one of my favorite spots for Lebanese food but I think the wheels have fallen of since then. This last visit to montreal the service was poor, which would be forgiven if the food was good, but it wasn't. Both the Chicken and falafel were dry to say the least. Pricey and poor, if your in montreal there are way more options available. read more

Basha is great - but this time around I found the shawarma meat to be dry. I'll account it to be a busy lunch hour. Love the roasted potatoes + garlic yogurt. read more

I remember when I was in university roughly 12 years ago Basha was considered "The Essentials" of middle eastern food in Montreal. Wow, it went down. Went back this summer (I visit Montreal often) and decided to have it again... not bad but something was truly missing. Boustan and Al Taib are miles away from this place. Least flavoured meat I had tasted and bland potatoes. It will do the trick if you are hungry, but go a few blocks away and have a nice Boustan. Much better choice read more

I really enjoy this restaurant and this coming from someone with a Lebanese background haha Plates are big and very fulfilling! read more

Location: Heart of downtown, above Sports Experts. Service: Pretty quick but friendliness isn't always on the menu. Depends on the day. Food: I like Basha, though have found that the quality and savoriness of the food varies based on location. I usually order the Shish Taouk plate or the veggie platter. Sometimes they're delicious and sometimes the chicken has fatty bits and the Falafel is dry. It's hit or miss. I think that going during lunch hour is a safe bet because there's a good rotation and nothing stays on the skewers or in the display too long. I LOVE their garlic sauce and usually stop by when I'm sick - I order the Shish and ask for extra garlic sauce that I eat with a spoon! Sounds gross, I KNOW but it does a damn good job of nuking the germs let me tell you. Price: Average. I'd say $10 depending on what you order. read more

Ate here the other day and the food was delicious, but it used to be way better, five stars way better, but they never kept the place up and it shows with all the dirt and crud near the windows with a nice view to Saint-Catherine. The chairs and tables are old and somewhat grimy and the kitchen needs an overhaul. If they can afford it, they should renovate and become the Lebanese go-to that it used to be. Also, the people working there were not as nice, not nearly as nice. Com'on guys, get this place fixed up before nobody comes back. read more

Yeah...used to be a staple downtown above Sports Expert. Current status: disappointing. Food:meh. Unclear that the salads were made today. The shish taouk Sandwhich? Not a great representation of the form. What is huge though, are the prices: 10.50 for a veggie plate. Not worth it. Hit up Amir, or a food court or anywhere else for better food, atmosphere, service and cleanliness. read more

This place is solid for fast Lebanese food. It is "fast food", so it's not much to write home about. Still the service is quick and friendly, and I was able to easily order with my limited French. My meal was well-sized for the price, and though rather bland, no complaints. Everything was hot and reasonably fresh. read more

No wait and much variety. The food is good. Hats off. It's very casual dining environment that's best to come in the afternoon when the food is made. Nari Nari is always playing in the background which is a major plus. read more

I first visited Basha last weekend and was so impressed with their falafel sandwich that I made it a point to revisit today. Last week the sandwich was stuffed with fresh, moist falafel, hummus, garlic sauce and salad. The juices were literally dripping from the sandwich when I ate it. Today the sandwich was so dry it was almost inedible. I would have returned it but I was a good ways away when I sat down to eat it. To make matters worse my fountain soda was flat! There are so many places to try that it's hard to forgive such flagrant inconsistency. read more

worst food ever, I took kebab kofta and it was red no cook and the plate was cold and expensive. I took plate a 14$ for nothing. For your health don't go there. read more

Really nice place to grab lunch. Came up from Boston with some buddies for the f1 weekend and this spot is right in the center of everything and very reasonable prices as well. The food was splendid as well and everybody that got their things were fully satisfied. Generous portions of food and everything's halal for my fellow Muslims. All in all great place for a quick break and some delicious food for pretty much anyone! read more

Basha Restaurants - Beautiful view of saint crescent street. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I've always been partial to this particular Basha restaurant in downtown Mtl. Hovering above a sporting goods store, the anticipatory neck crane upwards and quick stair climb builds the desire for some fresh middle eastern cuisine. When you reach your destination, a large cafeteria/buffet type seating area holds a myriad of gorging diners talking and inhaling the generous portions in simultaneous motions. Walk up to the food station and find many fresh options including tabouleh salad (a personal favourite), dolmas, beautifully seasoned potato wedges and fresh hummus. I often choose the beef kebab plate and mix and match w savoury salads and vegetables. The portions are Gigantor and well worth the price. On our last visit, the front cash and behind the counter seemed to be having an off day and were pretty surly which took away from the overall experience but this will always be a staple of our Montreal trips. Check it out. read more

Good middle eastern food with their own local twists. Reminded me of McDonald's cuz there were so many of these in Montreal. I thought the shawarma was a little dry but the other food was great. Lots of variety and fairly quick. Another chain Amir seemed very comparable as well. Prices are similar and food is too. Amir had a hot buffet though that I didn't see as much at Basha. Different locations vary though. read more

What's up with all the crazy love for Basha here? Someone driving two hours from Vermont just to eat there? You gotta be kidding me. Sure, Basha's the best Middle Eastern chain in Montreal but that's sorta like calling chlamydia the best sexually transmitted disease. I jest. I actually eat there when I'm downtown cause there's not much else in the area (and I might've given it three stars but feel the need to balance out the five star lunacy). If you like greasy meat on a stick, salads soggy from soaking in too much cheap oil and vinegar (and oh so much vinegar - it makes the salads stomach-churningly sour) and shish taouk made from the gristliest chicken this side of Kentucky, then it might be your favorite place in town. For others, it's a passable place to go when the stomach is growling and there's nothing else in sight besides food courts and McDonalds... read more

I've never had a bad shish taouk in Montreal, I feel like giving Basha only four stars because they give all of us Canucks plastics plates and automatically serve Middle Eastern terrorists with fancy china. But I haven't found a good shish taouk or shawarma in the USA since I relocated 7 yrs ago ( still looking ), so it gets a 5*. read more

Located in the lowest level of Trust Montreal, below Indigo. This place is the worst experience I've had with customer service, Ever. We went here to pick up our order, as we often order via app and pickup, only to find that not only the order wasnt ready but the chef behaved horribly upon approaching him to ask about our order. We were not served until the customers he clearly knew were, then he bluntly told us that we could not have what we ordered and thus got less than what was ordered. In the end he basically packed our food without handing us any bags to carry it and said this is what you get for the money you give. Note, we ordered via app and ordered agreeing to pay whatever price was given. There was no haggling here. He didnt even give us the chance to say that we can pay cash if he wants but just want a bag to carry the boxes. Anyways. So we ended up sitting in the food court to have the food, which was already ruined for us due to the chef's behavior. The chicken was dry, needed salt and the sauce tasted old and smelled. I usually love the cuisine and have had food from Boustan plenty a time. Anyway, my partner ended up throwing half his food away. Never going back there again and I do not recommend going there unleas you are ok with people behaving horribly with you and you dont mind smelly, old, dry food. read more

It's junk food. It's a good way to take care of a garlic-shish taouk craving. Not the best Lebanese in town but it works. Service is always friendly. read more

Sorry Princess but its 4 stars all the way! I cook. I cook a lot of things. I cook middle eastern Cuisine and I highly enjoy eating middle eastern cuisine as well. I was made fun of for coming here, but I do have to say it was fairly decent for what it is. Back in the States where I live is a huge Arabic population, obvi the food here is fresher and what not but I do have to say Basha wasn't all that bad. I had their falafel which was pretty good, a shawarma, also delish and shared a plate of grape leaves which also were pretty good. Now, I think *my* grape leaves are the best, but these were also pretty good as well. I hate restaurants who take the oil soaked ones and pass them off as food, Basha, does not. read more

My least favourite restaurant of this type in Montreal. Food is consistently dry and not as fresh as the other restaurants. Go somewhere else. Anywhere else. read more

Where should I begin? We ordered some food for delivery via alce.ca. We got falafel plate, shish tawook shawarma, mousaka, humus, and babaghanouj. They took 45 min to deliver and all the items were cold and the Ayran drink was so salty that it makes me cringe writing about it. Nothing special about this place. I should have taken the low reviews seriously. read more

Came here twice during a bachelor party weekend in Montreal. The shawarma beef pita is what i got (twice) and it was very different. Basically a bunch of different meats stuffed into a hummus pasted pita with veggies. Super fresh and delicious. I kinda miss it now... read more

Good Lamb Shawerma , friendly staff

We went to the Basha on Parc and Milton. If I could give it zero stars I would. Not sure if I ever had such a horrible meal in my life. Their falafels were rock hard, tasteless and I not fresh. No pita bread - not even offered. But the lady after me got one !?! Please close your restaurant NOW. And to top it off - it was expensive for what I got. Guy servicing us was chatting on the cell while serving - really? terrible service. never again!!! Terrible restaurant. read more

Shawarma, pita and garlic sauce can not go wrong with some vegeatables. Their hummus is alright, and service depends on who you get, some the friendliest in the world others seem to hate their job. Stick with the Shawarma and it is a no fail. read more

I've never eaten Lebanese before, but I thought this was really pretty good. I wandered in off the street w/out so much as looking at a review and was pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken platter which came with humus, a salad (looked perhaps like kale), rice and garlic potatoes all for $10. Will definitely come back. Would have gone 5 stars if I had some basis for comparison, but w/out one, hard for me to say "as good as it gets," but it could be darn close! read more

We went here the Moroccan guy was very rude. Personnel has no people skills. Food is low-quality and not spiced, such as: dry rice, dry salad, and dry meat. They boast about their shawarma but it's nasty. And no refills for 2$ drink. Not a happy experience. I will never eat here. read more