The place is clean and spacious, with both indoor seating and a patio…read more We ordered the Mix Kebab Combo for Two, and the portion was good enough for 3-4 people. The plate had a good variety of meats and no BS (unlike some other restaurants that throw fries on the plate and call it 'delicacy'). They also didn't dip everything into lamb oil to "enhance" the flavour - you could actually taste the meat itself. The beef was soft, the chicken was juicy, and the lamb was tender. They also offered free naan and dipping sauce, which was very nice. For dessert, we had baklava, $4 for a small piece, but we had no complaint considering the free appetizer earlier. Service was okay. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 4.1

We had the best time at Efendi, Rutherford location, on a snowy day. We really liked the…read morefamily-friendly atmosphere of the restaurant and the friendly and welcoming staff who delivered top-notch hospitality. We ordered "Mix Appetizers" to share, which was served with freshly baked Turkish bread. Spicy Mash had a bit of a kick, but not too spicy, which we enjoyed. Baba Ganoush, Haydari and Hummus were fresh and tasty. For main, we ordered "Efendi Lamb Chops", "Efendi Meat Shish Kebab", "Beyti Kebab", "Sac Tava" and "Spinach and Cheese Pide". Efendi Lamb Chops And Efendi Meat Shish Kebab were served on a hot sizzling plate which was really fun to watch and they were the most tender, juicy and flavourful ones we have ever had. Pide was fresh and the cheese was very tasty. Beyti Kebab had a bit of a kick to it which we really loved; we also enjoyed the combination of yogurt and Spicy Mash; it was a great combination with the veal wraps. Sac Tava was a great combination of cubed beed, green peppers and spices. We loved every bite of our food. We ended on a sweet note with freshly made "Kunefe" and of course Turkish coffee. Kunefe was very delicious and right amount of sweetness. Turkish coffee was served in beautiful cups and we enjoyed both.

Daily soup was a chicken vegetable soup which was decent. Small was $5 bucks (the $2.99 price on…read morethe wall was old) & large was $10. Even small was not small. Lamb shank was good, tender & tasty. It was not large but was only $20. Dill rice was decent. Salary: Chicken breast & kobideh were exceptonally moist & tender. Both were tasty especially the chicken. There was a decent char, which was better on the chicken. Rice was free (ie a huge portion). There was not much saffron rice (nowadays this is standard). It was fluffy but had no burnt bits. It was great value. Both were served with a small salad, which was good, with zesty dressing & fresh vegetables.

Not going to lie, I have always passed by this spot whenever I was in the Aurora area and I do…read moreregret not swinging by for authentic Persian and Iranian Eats! Since opening their doors, Kababsara Parya is known for their bold Persian flavours in all their dishes ranging from kebabs to traditional stews! A humble spot indeed, but well worth the visit!

Best Turkish restaurant in town by far. Amazing service and…read moreatmosphere. Highly recommended.

Lovely ambiance with modern classy decor. Came for a family dinner with a reservation and was…read moreseated in a round booth to enjoy our meal. To make things simple the four of us shared the mixed kebab for 2, mixed pide and the pomegranate salad. With the complementary bread and dips, it was the perfect amount of food. Food quality was great, with so many great morsels on the mixed kebab platter. Very much worth it!

This Armenian restaurant gets 2.5 stars…read more Tanabour was rich, thick & creamy. Yogurt & mint meant it was a bit of an acquired taste, but it was decent.  Samsak was decent. The crumb was crumbly, though slightly dry. The beef tasted decent, though it was a little dry.  Ghacourma was alright. The beef was slightly dry. It came on rice which was confusing given the menu description. We got complimentary prepackaged lavash & pita on request to make the sandwiches, but given how simple the flavour was the sandwich didn't work as it was too dry & plain (since the bread was even drier & less flavourful than the rice). The dish was rather one dimensional without any sauce as the beef was very simply cooked. The rice was also simply cooked with pine nuts.

We decided to get takeout from lavash for lunch…read more Overall, the food was ready on time and packaged nicely so everything was easy to unpack and eat. The hummus and eggplant dip were fantastic. Great flavor, great texture. The salad had crisp lettuce and shredded cheese. The baked potato bread strips add a great crunch to the salad. The meats were all flavorful and cooked well without being dry. Our favorite was the eggplant appetizer which had tons of flavor and texture - just so interesting the way it's put together. Price: It is definitely pricier than your typical restaurant but the quality is definitely high.

Food: Food was so delicious. Especially Chicken tikka and seekh kabab. Juicy and tender in taste…read more Rice was super tasty. Eggplant dish was also good. Service: Service time was decent. There dishes are quite heavy in weight. They took little bit time just because they serve yummy and fresh food. Ambiance: Due to Valentine's Day, they have a great Ambiance . They put balloons all over windows and wall. And red heart on every table which makes us and others so special. In the end staff was so nice that they take couple shots. Overall experience is too good. Will visit them again in future.

Located at Yonge and St. Clair, Shatter Abbas is a low-key, competitively priced takeout/eat-in…read morespot specializing in Persian food! Tonight, we tried two dishes: Fesenjan - This is billed as a chicken stew with pomegranate molasses and ground walnuts; there is no strong flavour of fruit or nuts, but it's a great saucy dish all the same! Liked it so much I ate all the chicken and took the container of leftover sauce home. It comes with a very generous portion of white and yellow rice that can easily feed two people! Chicken Leg and Zereshk Polo - If you're new to Persian cuisine, here's your entry point: two roasted quarter chickens and a big side of rice! Easily enough for two to four people to share. Love the barberries on the rice-- these are like cranberries, so picky eaters, don't fret! All of it is flavourful and not spicy. Really nice staff, who were friendly and kind. Shatter Abbas is such a nice addition to this area!

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.

They have a complete menu of Turkish cuisine and they're rather busy even on weekdays, but still…read morevery cozy and quiet. There's street parking available on Yonge street (in front of the restaurant). The service is rather fast and efficient even when they're at capacity. We ordered "Baba Ghanoush" and "Garden Salad" and "Yogurtlu Kebab". Baba Ghanoush is not served with fresh baked pita and we were a bit disappointed. The presentation could've been better, too. We also ordered "Kunefe" for dessert and enjoyed it.

This is a Turkish restaurant featuring kabobs and pides (Turkish pizza). We came in weekday night…read moreand it's half full, therefore got seated immediately. We ordered: 1. Mixed platter 5/5 2. Combo for two 5/5 3. Additional salad 5/5 4. Ground Beef pide 3/5 Overall good experience here, staff is very friendly, food is good with big portions, will come back again

First time trying Persian food - in Richmond Hill. In a strip mall just south of downtown off…read moreYonge Street. Clientele was all Persian people so must be good. Had an olive and pomegranate salad with naan bread. Delicious. Family platter for three came with LOADS of rice and a generous serving of chicken and beef kebabs - see pic. No way close to finishing it all - lots of leftovers. Service was quick - felt a bit rushed at times. Reasonably priced. Will try other menu items in future

I tried this Persian (Iranian) restaurant-Shishlix recently and really liked it. The food was…read moredelicious and full of flavor. I had kebabs with rice, and the meat was very tender. The saffron rice was amazing. The staff were nice and helpful. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. Prices were good for the amount of food. I would happily eat there again!