Thank you Reyan Restaurant!!!! You are awesome!!! In my last update, I complained about a few…read moredisappointing experiences with the shawarma wrap, but I gave them a couple more tries in the last few months, and I am pleased to say: they were delicious and without eewwy bits. (I only found one small piece of fat, which I'm letting go as an oversight). Keep it up Reyan!!!! When I eat the lamb here, I always wonder why I am one of the lucky Canadians who knows about this place. One of my latest tries, which I highly recommend, is the Whole Chicken Roast with Potatoes. Yummy!!! The chicken is so tender, it falls off the bone, and it's very flavourful. However, it needs longer to cook, so call an hour ahead whether you want take-out or dine-in.

My brother had read an article about this place several months back and we were both intrigued and…read moreexcited to try authentic Syrian cuisine. (Turns out it's very similar to most Middle Eastern food.) I decided to order the Chicken Shawarma, even though the displayed menu is a little confusing in terms of finding things. Anyway, I placed my order and was told to have a seat by the owner. A little while later, I was asked what I wanted in my shawarma (everything, obviously) and the finished wrap was then placed in a press for several minutes. When I received it, it was piping hot (always a good sign). The wrap had been rendered almost flat by the press and the exterior was crispy without being burnt or hard. Honestly, this was delicious. One of the best chicken shawarmas I've had in a while. My only complaint would be the relative sparseness of the chicken; the chicken pieces were so good I was desperate for more.

Food quality and taste exceeded my expectations. Service was…read moregood, if a bit slow. Once our order was taken, the food came out quickly. We had to get someone's attention to pay the bill. Ambiance was cozy and comfortable. Now, on to the food. Fattoush salad was really good. The dressing had the perfect tang, and all the ingredients were FRESH. Meats were beautifully cooked. Juicy and tender. The biggest surprise was the watermelon juice. I didn't expect it to be a slushie! The weather today was kind of warm, so it was a welcome refreshment.

I Uber Eats my order and it come fast and everything is fresh and hot and so good and free bread so…read morehot so it's great to Order for gathering or visit the restaurant too

The BEST mandi in the city. The JUICIEST meat you'll eat…read more I've never actually been to the restaurant itself to enjoy a meal (I went once and it was closed) BUT, this is the place we are ALWAYS catering from for any family events or special occasions. The owner is super friendly. The food is 100% fresh, hot, tasty. The meat specifically is cooked to perfection and so juicy. Recently, we also ordered their chicken and that was a hit, but for me personally I would prefer to always go with the lamb mandi as it's the best one I've had.

What is it with "Yemeni" Mandi and bland rice? Every Mandi…read morerestaurant I have been to who labels their Mandi "Yemeni" has had tasteless rice. Lamb Mandi: The Lamb was cooked very well with Bone Marrow still intact and Meat very juicy and tender, however, the rice was just normal rice *not* cooked with the meat so it had no essence of it. Chicken Mandi: This was tasteless throughout, chicken was tender and juicy, however was pretty tasteless and the rice was the same as Lamb rice. Service: Two cute little girls take your order, Parents are in the back making food for you. Doesn't get any more "family" than this. So thats a big plus. Again, if I am looking for good flavourful Mandi, i would probably walk down the road to Al mandi.

From the kind and efficient service, to the lively ambiance, to the delicious dishes served, Mandi…read moreAfandi is the all in one package. I tried their Chicken Mandi and Mansaf, both of which were packed with flavour! We were also there during Ramadan, and they kindly offered dates, samosas, and water to break our fast. Will definitely come here again!

Dropped by for lunch on a weekend. The lentil soup was excellent and tasted really good. The…read morechicken was good and the lam was ok. The eggplant with the pita was really good as well. It was like a takeout restaurant but you select your seat and they bring the food to you. They also have takeout containers and bags for you to take home your lefties the platter portions are large.

The service was great from the moment we walked in. Someone quickly came over to ask what we'd like…read moreto drink, which made us feel welcomed right away. It was an open buffet, and the staff checked on us a few times throughout our visit, making sure everything was okay and that we had what we needed. The ambiance was really nice, and I honestly loved the vibe of the place. There was a belly dancer, and she was really nice and added a fun, lively touch to the overall experience. The food was good overall. It wasn't too bad at all, and I enjoyed what I tried, though I do wish there had been a bit more variety to choose from. Even so, everything was still tasty and satisfying. Dessert was also good and a nice way to end the meal. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with good service, a nice atmosphere, and enjoyable food, and I would definitely consider going back.

We wanted to come here for the buffet, but upon arriving, we were told that it was closed (we got…read morethere in the mid-afternoon)... even though we checked open times beforehand online. The take-out counter was open, so we opted for that instead. Most of the foods on display were ready-to-go and vegetarian / vegan. You can also order manakeesh (Lebanese flatbread topped with toppings such as cheese, spinach, and za'atar - akin to thin-crust pizza) to be made on site. We opted for the vegetarian mix-and-match plates, which came with either rice or salad, 5 small sides, and 3 falafels. Most of the items were pretty good, my favourites being the arnabeet (cauliflower), eggplant with chickpeas and tomato-based sauce, bamya (okra), and white cannellini beans salad. The warak enab (also called dolma or stuffed grape vine leaves) was flavourless and had too much ratio-to-grape vine leaves ratio (more rice inside that I'd like). The tabbouleh was way too salty. The other dishes were good though. Although the manakeesh was made fresh to order, it came out pretty fast. It was also extremely salty. There were a few small tables by the take-out counter, for those who wish to eat the take-out items on the spot. They packaged all the items very well to avoid leakage.

Found myself at Sahara Express Shawarma & Grill on Dundas late at night, craving something hearty…read moreand warm. Most places had already shut down, but this one had its lights on, so I stopped by. They were minutes from closing, but the guy at the counter welcomed me in. I asked about Shawarma, but he said they were out--then promised to make something "better" that I hadn't tried before. Bold claim, but I was short on options and decided to roll with it. What he made was something he called Chicken Tawouk in a Saj wrap--juicy grilled chicken chunks off the skewer, tossed with sauces and fresh veggies, all wrapped in thin, soft Saj bread. It wasn't just the food, it was watching him assemble it--every step looked intentional and full of confidence. I took it to go, and by the first bite I knew I got lucky. The chicken was grilled just right--smoky, juicy, and full of flavour. The sauces weren't overdone, just the right amount to bind everything without masking the ingredients. It's the kind of wrap that you remember after it's done. I didn't expect a last-minute visit to turn into a food memory I'd actually want to come back for, but here we are. Next time, I'm eating in and trying more from the menu. Late-night gems like this are rare.

Great night about Latin music, very funny entrance and good ideas to decorate the restaurant,…read more Latin is a huge part of us and feel like home.

Fantastic Lebanese fusion style food…read more Every dish was fantastic with many mixes of items. Even the vegetarian items were extremely flavorful. Loved the chicken and the beef kabobs Nice weather? Sit outside Extremely nice staff..... owner let me swear in Lebanese and the staff lost it Would definitely come back Highly recommended

I had business Partner lunch on Friday on their patio with the great weather. This was my first…read moretime at the restaurant and have to say amazing experience the service, the food & just overall ownership of the restaurant is amazing very great experience a go to for my next meeting in the area & will highly recommend to my clients & business partners. The best Lebanese food I have had in the GTA ever and I have been to a lot over the years.

I came here when they first open. The menu has changed…read more We had chicken apricot and lamb shank Service is good. Food is good but it's not as good as I remember 3 stars 4 stars service

Stopped by for an impromptu dinner shortly after a comedy show. It was around 7pm and the…read morerestaurant was pretty full. We managed to snag the last available table for the evening as I saw other patrons attempt to dine in and were told the wait is long. I used to work in the area and would constantly walk by the two restaurants but given my timings, they were always closed. Pomegranate had been on my bucket list for a very long time. Luckily I managed to do just that and the experience was very pleasant. Both the food and the service were excellent. I had the lamb shank, which melted off the bone from tenderness, accompanied by an aromatic rice and salad. Also ordered Fesenjaan, which was incredibly tasty! They had a limited menu available on the day that we went. I will for sure return just for the Fesenjaan. It's flavour profile was out of this world. The restaurant is nicely decorated too. You can tell it's a busy and popular spot. Highly recommend reserving in advance.