My friends have been here many times, but I only had the pleasure for the first time recently…read more I was told ahead of time to plan to spend a good amount of time here, Everything is cooked completely fresh to order. We arrived just as they were opening, so there was a bit of a wait, but we came prepared with wine and good company, so it was no issue, and SO worth it! The food was delicious. As a newbie to this cuisine, my side of the table ordered the mild dishes, and honestly, I can't wait to go back and try some of the spicier choices. Will visit again soon!

Always, always, the best food on earth! These are some of my favourite dishes ever!!! From the…read moresucculent beetroot salad to the homemade cheese to the sultry spiced lentils; I'd eat this luxurious and mouthwatering food everyday for the rest of my life if I could and I'd still look like a hot snack. This resto is like a one-way ticket to Addis Ababa to have dinner with Mulatu Astatke and the Queen of Sheba. We eat our feast along the Blue Nile and listen to Yekermo Saw on repeat!! Then we are served the ancient and elaborate coffee ceremony. I see the Lion of Zion ! blessings of the Almighty unto thee in the name of the One and Celestial. Legend has it that the fabled lost Ark of the Covenant is in Ethiopia and with one bite ... it'll be all up in your mouth! Seriously, you will be talking directly to G-d her/him/it -self when you eat this food. As you saunter into the deliciously holy temple that is East Africa Restaurant you'll be ensconced in a warming red glow and a most enchanting scent which will undoubtedly transport you to a faraway spice market somewhere along the Eastern Rift Valley at the cradle of civilisation in the Horn of Africa. We are all African. We all come from Africa. Our ancestors were all borne into being ... right here in Africa. As you take your seat you will melt through space and time. This is the culminating point of the Spice Route. This is the terminus of the spice trade. This is where all things delicious come to be eaten. This is the sanctum sanctorum; the holy of holies, where the magic happens. Ethiopian cuisine is probably my favourite food in the entire world. This is an historic account of true fusion; ancient fusion. This is where spices from the four corners of the world reach their scrumptious confluence. This is the meeting point of global flavour. The amazing Jewish Ethiopian/Eritrean mom and pop dynamic duo who run the show here are some of the best people in the world and they are the proverbial mom and pop of all humanity. Mmmm scrumptious and delectable humanity. I always order my vegetarian platter. This comes with a beautiful stew of root vegetables like carrots, potatoes and turnips simmered to perfection in a sort of "curry" sauce. There are also two kinds of lentils on this platter; one oh so sumptuously flavoured savoury version and a more piquant spiced version. There is a beautiful tomato salad that'll knock your socks off. Then the spinach; I don't know what they do to that spinach but it's the best I've ever tasted. All of this is served on a pillowy soft and spongy sourdough-leavened flatbread called Injera; somewhat similar to a crêpe. You absolutely must order the beetroot salad; you've never had beets like this before. They also make a special Ethiopian cheese but if you're a keener you'll order it a day in advance because it goes fast. Finish your meal with Ethiopian tea or coffee. This is the best coffee you'll have at any restaurant like this. The tea is beautifully flavoured with a delicious and special African cinnamon. Wow, you can almost see the ancient ruins of Lalibela in the distance. Is that a civet stalking some prey? No, is it a gazelle or kudu? Yes, folks, rediscover your African roots here; you'll remember your ancient heritage with that first mouthful of glory and it only gets better. Humans became human beings in Africa and through Africa we will once again rediscover our humanity. Remember at the end of your day and at the end of each meal that countless men, women and children across the African continent lack the bare minimum of necessities for survival; abject poverty, malnourishment, drought, famine and starvation are the reality for so many people. Whilst this may seem inconceivably unfathomable to some of us living in Western opulence ... it is sadly all too true. Instead of buying materialistic Christmas gifts this year ... think about making a charitable donation to the CHF -- Canadian Hunger Foundation -- they have been ceaselessly engaged in the fight against poverty, inequality and hunger across the globe for the last fifty years. Don't buy some empty bauble, toy or iThing this season ... instead give the gift of a dairy cow, goat or vegetable garden to a family in dire need. Enjoy.

They say "gem" well, Greenz is one. Very tidy with fine friendly service. I chose the oxtail stew…read morewith the dipper of hot sauce. Bell peppers, Zucchini, Plantain - all cooked al dente perfect, Carib rice, and delicious oxtail with gravy. My wife had jerked chicken poutine and she says thumbs up. We had Island Sodas and they do have beer. A small, out-of-the-way spot almost under the 138. Real linen table cloths. Just like nice special family dinner. 2.6 miles from Agrignon Metro. Several local families dining while we were there. Taste the Carib! We will be back for sure. Great wifi, too.

This place was the best! All the food we ordered from here was incredible. Jerk chicken poutine!…read moreNeed I say more.

Really good smash style burger. Bun was soft, meat was flavorful, and fries were crispy. Would…read moredefinitely come back.

Speedy made one of the best burgers I've ever had. Exactly what you look for when going to a burger…read moreplace.

We were supposed to visit the restaurant this past weekend, but we were ill, so decided to order in…read moreinstead. We wanted to try a good variety, so we had vegetable pakoras (just as you would expect them to be, very nice), shahi chaat papri (a cold appetizer with yogurt, lacking a little bit in big flavours, but pleasant enough), vegetable Manchurian (not what we would expect from an Indian restaurant, but enjoyable), Chana masala, Karahi lamb and butter chicken. We requested mild, and everything had a very solid kick to it, but I have a low to moderate spice tolerance. It was flavourful, and the portion sizes are excellent. Sadly they forgot my mango lassi.

portions are very generous and service is amazing. I loved the music they picked out to play, it…read moregave a nice ambiance.

Interesting concept, you choose you fish or seafood, and they cook them the way you want, and serve…read morewith rice or/and salad or/and fries. We had calamari fried, shrimp cooked with garlic sauce and rice. It was amazingly delicious. The cook/chefs were nice. The server, they just point you to the table, and give you a jug of water. Overall, a good place to experiment.

I love this place. I come everytime I am in town. The quality for the price is unreal. The fish is…read morefresh and delicious. The salad is tasty and always fresh. Been going there for over 20 years and it's always marvelous.

I would rate them 3.5. Tasty food. Pleasant service. Questionable decor. Not pretty. The chicken…read moredish was good. Reasonably priced. Plastic cutlery not good.

Wonderful. Great smooth hummus. Garlicey potatoes. Super. Had the chicken plate. This is one…read morebig serving I shared with my little one.

Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here. A large group of 18 dined here and we were not…read moredisappointed! We ordered a wide variety of dishes and each one was delicious. The favorite of our table was the haryali chicken tikka ...just excellent The staff was helpful and were able to accommodate all of our requests with no issues. The restaurant had some good music playing and we all were able to enjoy conversations and some, good food! Will definitely be back. no photos this round. Just too many of us passing plates back and forth to get any. As a note, the Italian options were also very good. We mostly ordered Indian food though

The food was AMAZING! Tasty, and delicious!!! The service was wonderful! Food was on time and there…read morewas a great variety of food choices!! The ambiance was beautiful, the view was delightful and the table was set up nicely!! You should come here!!

This place needs more publicity. They specialize in smash…read moreburgers and poutines and they have a daily special for $13.99 which gets you a bowl of home made soup, a smash burger fried to perfection a whole load of fries and a drink of your choice. In this day and age of rising costs you literally can't get a better deal anywhere else. The folks who run the place are a Bengali family and are really sweet and decent. Service is warm and friendly. The place may look like an old school dive-y casse-croute from the outside but chomp into one of these burgers and all hesitations will vanish. So happy this place is in Verdun!

This place has very good food, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere. If you want a quick burger…read moreor poutine, I recommend stopping by! The smashburger is very tasty and the soup they give you as an entree is delicious!