Nestled in a quiet plaza in Scarborough, Nadi is an Afghan restaurant serving good quality kebabs…read moreand grilled dishes. We went there to try their Chicken Tandoori, sheekh kebab on rice served with salad and naan, and Lamb shank with rice and salad. I personally liked the tandoori chicken and felt that the other grilled meat could have had more flavour, it seemed a bit dry. We also tried their lamb shank with rice and salad and the meat was very tender cooked in a tomato based gravy. Definitely better than the grilled meat. But it wasn't the food that stole the show; it was the ambiance and the sense of community that truly made the experience memorable. Sharing a meal here sitting on their beautifully decorated space during the holy month of Ramadan brought forth a different experience which is what made it special!

We've had multiple take outs and dine ins, so it's finally time for the review! Nadi serves up…read moredelicious food in a quaint little space that offers regular table seating as well as elevated on-floor seating. We've tried their juicy kebabs, fork-tender braised lamb shank and appetizers (momos and the creamy roasted eggplant dish) and everything tasted top notch. This small restaurant is run by a family and the service can be a little slow, but you can rest assured the food you will receive is well worth the wait. If you're coming in for the first time, they will enthusiastically recommend their specialty items with warm smiles. Complimentary tea served during our last visit was fragrant and really elevated our meal to the next level. I look forward to returning to try out more of their menu very soon.

Overall 4.5/5 - A family favourite! It is a bit on the pricier side for a takeout spot, but to be…read morefair, you are paying for high quality Persian food! My family and I will definitely continue ordering from here! Food - 5/5 Chicken Leg - 5/5 - My family and I love this chicken... we used to get Naan & Kabob all the time, but this is our new favourite now. It is so juicy and tasty, got the perfect middle eastern flavour profile, especially with some sumaq on the rice. The rice is nice and fluffy as well, it all goes really well together. Koobideh Kebab - 4.5/5 - Again, probably our favourite Koobideh kebab in GTA. To be fair, we haven't had much Persian food, but we found something we like, so will probably continue coming here. Service - 5/5 - Not sure if he is the owner, but Hassan, is friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to help my sister out with a catering order. The rest of the staff are really friendly as well, and gave me a warm welcome when I entered. Atmosphere - N/A since it's essentially a take out spot!

Excellent food. Get the veal but everything is delicious. The staff are all genuinely Persianread more

I didn't expect Yonge street to have a happening persian restaurant, or anyplace I'd want to spend…read more3 hours, but we came in, enjoyed the live Persian music playing on a Saturday, and enjoyed a Persian feast. When I eat Persian food I like to think of eating in the way I did at my grandmother's house, with a bunch of different food on the table. I don't think I realized how hard this was to do until I tried to cook it myself, so going to a restaurant like Darvish makes this entirely possible in a way that is too hard at home! The Ghormeh Sabzi is good, and of course a must order, the Fesenjan very flavorful, and though I make mine with duck, that's okay. The kebabs are all good and flavorful, and every table has sumac on it because that's what you need to eat the kebabs! We had some Mast-o-Khyar, shirazi salad, and kashk-e-bademjan as a starter with some great barberi bread. Each appetizer was great, the persian beer with saffron was good, everything came together so well. The three hours flew by as we ate, drank, talked, and enjoyed every dish brought to use. By the end of the meal we were surprised at the time and excited for some tea and saffron ice cream. No Persian doesn't finish a meal with tea, so you must! I cannot wait to come back here, from Tahdig to Ghormeh SAbzi it's a hit, and from a price point it's a really good deal.

This is great spot for Persian food in downtown core. With a closure of a decent Persian food place…read morenearby I was mostly relegated to delivery options which though decent aren't the same as getting something fresh of the grill. The setup is functional and somewhat cozy and seems like they cater mainly to the delivery crowd. Consistent flow of take out with a few people dining in. We shared an appetizer combo. The eggplant dip was very good. Hummus being decent with dolma being an acquired taste I feel. I didn't try the salad. I went for the combo of chicken and lamb kebab. I wish I had looked and chosen the bread and rice option as I can only eat this type of rice so much. The kebabs were very good with good quality meat and letting the meat shine with light seasoning. Service was courteous and they were accommodating as well for a person in a wheelchair. I enjoyed my meal and will return. They are somewhat close by and I do enjoy grilled food.

Hands down, the best Persian kebab in Toronto. They have a…read moresecret that nobody else can replicate. However, for this very reason, the kebab must be eaten fresh in the restaurant. I absolutely would not recommend takeout or delivery. Essential Dining Tips * Skip the rice: The traditional serving is perfect as is. You only need the kebab and the delicious bread underneath it. * Must try: Their Ghormeh Sabzi is deeply comforting and tastes exactly like home. The Masto Mosir is also excellent, featuring a light garlic balance that won't ruin the rest of your day. Unbeatable Hospitality Beyond the food, the customer service is warm, friendly, and truly homey. The staff makes sure you are well taken care of, making this a restaurant you'll want to revisit often.

Absolutely fantastic food! I had a combo kabob with perfect rice and salad. The manager was…read morewonderful- service was very fast. Food was freshly prepared and some of the best I've had since Tehran. This is a small place, I was there on a quiet weeknight but just an ideal spot. The next time I return to Toronto I will be back. Sepasgozaram!

For a good six year period, I would pass by the plaza that Naami sits in every weekday to and from…read morework. That's like at least 2,600 times (well maybe it's a bit of an overestimation given the fact that many of us sat at home for almost a whole year). Yet I've given Naami the cold shoulder. To be fair, there are plenty of Persian options to compete for my foodie wallet in the general area. Finally, they've waited long enough to get a share of it (humbly, it's not that much... hehe). But perhaps my tingling foodie sense was just right all these years. Purchasing food from Naami was an investment that I instantly regretted. The chicken kebab with rice was not too bad. The shawarma chicken wrap however was the worst I've ever had. I'm suspecting that the cut of meat chosen was not the greatest. The meat just didn't taste proper and the marination was not strong enough to compensate for it. Now that I've checked them off the list, I no longer have to wonder about that restaurant with the green and yellow sign that is tucked in at the corner of the plaza while I drive to and from work.

Koobideh (Ground beef kebab) tasted decent and had a generous portion…read more Gheymeh stew was decent. Fried potato on top was an interesting touch. It was mostly split yellow pea with not much beef so while tasting decent it was bad value

I placed my order for pick up through phone and it included 2x of "Barg Kebab" -without rice and…read more"Koobideh Kebab" (with rice). I was told it takes 30 minutes for my food to get ready and when I arrived, it was ready and packed for me. So, I didn't have to wait. The food was perfectly packaged and it was warm enough when I arrived home. Both kebabs tasted good and were made of fresh ingredients.

Amazing experience, we had Koobideh and we love it, very delicious, the rice was very fresh…read more Definitely, I will go there often.

Delicious kabobs in Scarborough! We came late at night and got single kabob dinner plates. The…read moreportions were really big and lots of rice. We would probably get at least 2 kabobs for next time. The flavours are amazing! There are quite a bit of 2-4 people tables with a long bar table seating 8. You order at the front and pick up at the counter.

I was in the area and looking for something light for myself and something for my gf. We found this…read moreplace on Yelp and it was 2 minutes away from where I was. I am always skeptical about places I have never heard of. I said to myself, go and see the place and menu. The place is very clean and kind of trendy. The price is very reasonable and the food is hot, fresh and tasty. We dine in so we actually got real cutlery. Love that for dinner. The staff are really friendly. The only downfall is the table was not wiped down when I sat down. Beside that the place is very clean. I will definitely go back for the food and the prices.

We ate as a party of 11. The restaurant was very nice to accomodate…read more The decor is very fun and the general restaurant is made to accomodate part of 2 and 4s. Having eleven guest we found the table seating very cramped still to the point that guest were elbowing each other, it would have been nice if the restuarant had another table allocated for us just for more space. I ordered the Dizi (Abgoosht). It came with a soup that was a bit greasy, yogurt, pickled sides and a stewed lamb. It was well cooked but I wish the food was seasoned a bit less. Some of the kabob ordered by another guest made of ground beef was an oversalted hamburger meat in shape of kabob...it was not impressive. With our large party I thought it would be interesting to comment the restaurant automatically applied 15% tip. I would give this another try but perhaps not as a big party. It's also interesting to note none of the servers were not Persian. Salamati!

Love the cozy and eclectic space & decor. The food was very authentic & good quality (according to…read moremy Persian friends). The service was quite friendly too. Tip#1: Add a bit (or a lot!) of Sumac seasoning (dark red powder in the shaker bottle) onto your kebob meat. It has an almost sour fruity taste which really balances out and adds an unique edge to the meaty kabobs. Tip#2: You'll get small packets of butter that you're supposed to mix & melt into your rice. //APPETIZERS// We tried their Maast-e Saadeh (yogurt dip) with Persian flatbread, Zeitoon Parvardeh (olives), and the Kal Kabob (eggplant with ground walnut & pomergranate) which was my favourite and quite sour. //ENTREES// I tried the Kubideh and Jujeh (Chicken Breast) Kabob, which were both delicious and juicy. The Kabob-e-Torsh veal sirloin meat was too tough, while the the pomegranate walnut molasses was interesting to try, know that it's quite sour too! I also substituted the rice for the salad which was too overdressed with vinaigrette. //DESSERT// My ABSOLUTE favourite thing we had was the Saffron Rosewater Ice Cream. It's beautifully plated and has the perfect balance of creamy, floral, and sweet flavours with crunchy pistachio & pomergranate seeds. I would come back to Sheherzade literally just to have that amazing Saffron Rosewater Ice Cream again & again!