The food is SO good here. We came on a Saturday late afternoon and it wasn't too busy. They are known for the roasted cauliflower, which is a must get. The sauce is so good, with char flavour from the cauliflower and crunchiness from the pomegranate seeds. We also got a lil salatim platter to share with a choice of 3 dips (we chose hummus, baba ganoush and roasted pepper muhammara), which were all very good. Such a good casual hangout spot with friends, will definitely be visiting again soon. read more

Fat Pasha - Lil salatim (hummus, baba ganoush, roasted pepper muhammara) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Not one thing to fault with the food at Fat Pasha, besides maybe the slow service especially when the food is so good that you just want the pita flowing, one after the other. Speaking of service, it's also a rookie mistake when the staff mixes tap water with your glass that had some sparkling left to savor. Pita, soft! The mezze plater, delicious! But let's talk about the pickle-brined chicken - incredible and worth returning for over and over again. We ended with the tahini brownies, which were warm and gooey and made our already fabulous meal even better. A place I want to gate-keep but also kind of brag about! read more

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While at Casa Loma, my group and I decided to look for something nearby to grab dinner - and so we ended up at Fat Pasha. Based off the reviews, we were excited to check it out. The restaurant was near full when we walked in, but we were able to get seated right away (with our group of 5), which was nice. The ambiance was dim, warm and welcoming. We had a table in the corner by the window, facing the bar. Menus were provided. Our waiter informed us that dishes were served in sharing style. We took a bit of time to decide what we wanted to order - but we ended up getting a platter of 3 different dips to share (which came with pita) and 2 orders of chicken shawarma. Food was delicious- we all agreed that everything was good. The chicken was cooked to perfection, it was soft and tender and charred at the skin. We also ordered a round of beers and cocktails. I'd say - the food and drinks were good, but not worth the money if you're looking to get full. We weren't too pleased with the portion sizes - it definitely wasn't worth what we all paid for. This is a spot you come to socialize with your friends for drinks and sharing apps (like the dip platter). read more

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The food was an overall 3/5, a lot of was a miss tbh. The turkey cutlets were so dry and tough, the potatoes were mid. The dip platter was worth it, though the hummus was a bit bitter. The cauliflower was also a nice twist, but wasn't game changer for us. The ambiance is great, feels like a small local restaurant with a cool vibe. read more

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Part of a longer review... Fat Pasha is an Annex darling that has been gracing Toronto's restaurant scene for a decade. Known for transforming comfort food into high-concept delights, Chef/owner Anthony Rose has built a small empire, and Fat Pasha stands as a vibrant homage to the bold flavours of the Middle East. While the kitchen dazzles, there's a sense that this beloved establishment may be resting on its laurels--at least when it comes to the dining room. The moment you step through the door, Fat Pasha embraces you in its cozy, rustic warmth. Wall-mounted lanterns glow against the backdrop of worn wooden tables and walls adorned with Middle Eastern artifacts, offering a comforting intimacy. The setting is ripe with anticipation, promising a communal experience that invites diners to savour, share, and explore. It's a space that hums with the energy of a neighborhood favourite, particularly on weekends when the brunch crowd packs the room, hungry for Rose's signature twists on morning fare. read more

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The food was amazing went for family day with family and the only thing better was the great service.

This place is fantastic - loved the salatim and the sufganiyot ice cream sandwich ! Can't wait to go here again

A hidden gem! Make a reservation in advance and come hungry. All the dips and falafel were great to start. The cauliflower and chicken shwarma were my favorite. The drinks were special and lots of good desserts if you're still hungry. read more

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Charming staff, delicious food, killer vibe. I took my youngest and my folks here for brunch this past weekend and had a great time. The lovely staff was patient with my slow-ordering dad and stepmom and they provided a lot of helpful input for my old man who is a vegan. The food was nothing short of spectacular and the new menu is even better than the last time I was here. I wish I had taken photos but I was too busy eating everything in site. The new shakshuka is delicious and the cauliflower is worth the hype. Our lovely server even introduced me to a fun new website for t-shirts. It's only 5/5 because the app won't let me give them a 6th star. read more

Completely different experience for me than the BF , he liked it somewhat , I didn't like it at all. The one thing we agreed on was that the " famous" cauliflower was u edible & just plain awful It was covered in some gloppy sauce and sprinkled with pom seeds ... worse dish ever! The dips were too oily and very bland , for me the chicken was undercooked and pink in the middle ... as he never sends anything back we kept it, I ate one bite he is willing to try again , I will not be going read more

Maybe the best food I've eaten in Toronto. Since I say that every time we go, I thought I'd write a review. Certainly the best Mediterranean out there. The 4 of us started with the platter which allowed us to try all the apps and my gd it was beyond. Incredible flavour. We added the Fattoush salad, chicken shawarma and a hummus brisket. We left super full and super happy. The service was great and the vibe is contagious. Highly recommended and can't wait to go again. Lots of parking. read more

Walked in Saturday at opening. Apparently the entire restaurant was booked even the bar seats for the next 40 minutes. Without knowing what we would order in 40 min, rejected for not having a reservation. I don't like to say this, but as this restaurant is not currently listed on the Michelin guide, did not understand the severity of adopting the reservation-only mentality. It's a random day at 5pm in November, not a holiday season. Other small restaurants in larger cities internationally are more accommodating. The entire restaurant was empty because it was opening time and I'm sure the reservations were valid but they said in 40 min it would be busy. What if I was ordering drinks and light fare only? I can see some merit to the business decision but other restaurants are just more accommodating. An original way to gain recognition as a restaurant was through walk ins. read more

Amazing food! Get the dip and pita platter for sure! The amount of flavour and variety is amazing

LOVED Fat Pasha. My partner and I only got the larger started plate to try the different dips. For us, this was enough. I was expecting to order an entree too but was too full! All of the dips were delicious, and our server even offered to bring out more warm pita for us to finish our dips at home. The setting was very nice, and not busy since it was a Monday evening. Will definitely return! read more

Fat Pasha - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went on a Thursday night for a nice dinner. We were lucky and found an 8:30 reservation when looking earlier that afternoon. Despite being there on time, we still had to wait a bit for a table. Thankfully they gave us a bigger table in a corner near the front. It was worth the wait. Our server was nice and gave us good recommendations. We shared the little dip platter which was delicious. We also got the brisket and when it came I was nervous we had ordered too much. However it was so good we nearly argued over the last bite!! The brisket was fatty but soft and delicious. The crispy onions were great. I was so sad that the dessert I wanted (black and white banana pudding) was sold out but I'll just have to come back another time! read more

Met friends for dinner on a weekday evening. The food was very good, especially the cauliflower. But, it was SO LOUD inside. Loud like you're at a club, shouting across the table at your companions and only catching every second or third word they say. I'm not old or hard of hearing, but after an hour or so it was exhausting and we went somewhere else for dessert and drinks. I wouldn't recommend Fat Pasha for a date night, or a place to catch up with friends. read more

So delicious! I loved the chill vibe of this place, our server was so nice and friendly. We booked 2 spots at the bar but were graciously moved to a table when we asked. My friend and I split the platter for 2, and I will be coming back for this. Falafel were fried to perfection, the babba ghannoush was our favourite. Highly recommend coming here for sharing plates and a chill dinner. read more

Fat Pasha - Sharing plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is your sign to come here - everything is delicious. This hidden gem has great drinks and great food. I forget what I ordered to drink, but it was one of their signature cocktails and I really enjoyed it. For food, we ordered a lot! The cauliflower was a HUGE standout. read more

I absolutely loved everything about our brunch at Fat Pasha! I had a hankering for bagels, lox and cream cheese and boy, did this restaurant deliver in spades! My sandwich was delectable! The latkes were awesome too! My kids had the monster French toast, which was a five star offering! There is a lovely patio out back and service was so friendly. Loved the atmosphere and and will certainly be back! read more

Fat Pasha - Latkes - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great casual ambiance, but very busy spot. The food is so tasty, like home made! Great service, just a bit rushed.

Fave restaurant in Toronto! The interior is very intimate and has a unique charm with very kind staff. I came here for a birthday dinner with some family and have to say that the food was soo delicious -- the middle eastern and american flavours worked together perfectly and I will definitely say this place deserved a bib gourmand award. The dips were alll very taste and I would recommend getting extra bread to go with it! Out of the items I got, I would probably pass on the smashed potatoes as they weren't anything special and everything else on the menu is so much better. read more

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(3.5) We visited Fat Pasha on a weekend dinner service recently. Noted a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin guide, it was on our list of restaurants to visit in the city. A rather quiet and intimate restaurant located on Dupont in the Annex area of Toronto - The staff was attentive, well-educated on the menu and seemed to genuinely be invested in our experience. We ordered several house cocktails as well as a couple martinis throughout the meal. For the meal we had the Pickles N' Olives, Fat Salatim Platter and Za'atar Roasted Half Chicken. We wanted to order other dishes to the table but didn't want to compromise getting less of the Salatim Platter. The platter itself was a middle eastern food lover's dream. Eight small bowls filled with an assortment of middle eastern dips, oils, pickles, etc. accompanied with six falafels and pita bread, this likely could be a full meal for many. We were told the dips were made in house and they tasted like it; our favorite being the Chirshi (a squash puree with Tahini and pomegranate molasses). Next, we had the half chicken that came on a hot plate on a bed of warm shakshuka. Overall, the chicken was well cooked and seasoned well, but we thought was missing something. We had a fun and exciting time at Fat Pasha and enjoyed the experience. read more

Fat Pasha - Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Delicious food but we ordered way too much! The Delicatessen Extra Vaganznwas the only way to try the latkas but it's really a meal for 3-4 people, not two!! It was still very good but we're stuffed. Also worth ordering was the halloumi sticks and tahini salad read more

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My husband and I decided to try Fat Pasha because we had been reading about them. My husband loves to search for Sharwma close to what we had available in Germany, aka Doners/Lamachun. He had the Chicken Sharwma platter with the Halloumi that the kitchen had to eliminate from my cauliflower as I have a dairy allergy. My husband was trying to build his first pita to not overwhelm the chicken and said that was an error. When you build you pita, put in half of everything on the plate to get the full flavor profile. He did this with his second one and said that it was outstanding. My cauliflower was wonderful. It is not deep fried which was a bonus for me. When it looks like it is drenched in sauce, there is actually a perfect sauce to cauliflower ratio. Outstanding meal! I would highly recommend this to anyone in Toronto. Please note that the price is a little high for the appearance of the place, however, for the quality and quantity of the food, it is spot on for Toronto. Talking about the decor of Fat Pasha, there is something of an identity crisis between the menu and the decor. The menu is definitely influence by Jewish eats and Turkish eats. There are a few items that are Lebanese, but they are the minority on the menu. The mural on the wall indicates Egyptian, Turkish, Syrian, and maybe Persian influences. That is if I recognized all of the landmarks correctly. Seating is limited so I highly recommend a reservation. The service was wonderful and it was amazing to have sage tea again...on this side of the world. Again, I highly recommend this place as a must try. read more

Fat Pasha is a restaurant that you should go to if you like middle eastern food. The menu -- albeit not super extensive -- has a great selection. However, it is quite expensive. For example: $34 for a whole head of cauliflower. Anyway, onto the food. Very good! We got a platter and the cauliflower as starters, then two plates. LOTS OF FOOD. The platter was a great way to try all of the dishes. I loved the squash one and the babaganoush. The pita was so nice and fluffy as well!! Super warm too!! The cauliflower was pretty good but definitely not worth $34 in my opinion. The two plates we're great but by the time it came out we were already quite stuffed. Brisket had great flavour but I actually preferred the mashed chickpeas. The seafood was amazing, but the latke was really really salty (maybe I just need to up my salt tolerance). We had no room for dessert, but if I were to go back I'd love to try the Israeli Cheesecake. The server lady was great, she did an amazing job at explaining what was on our plates and the menu as a whole. The restaurant itself is not the biggest, but it didn't get too loud or anything. A good time to come is 6pm. Would I go back? Maybe. Do I recommend? Yes, but I also think you can find great middle eastern restaurants elsewhere for more reasonable prices. 7.5/10 read more

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I just read this restaurant described as serving "hipster Jewish soul food" on some Canuck foodie's blog. Well, I just went to Israel for the first time last December, and I didn't recall that particular culinary style being offered anywhere in the Holy Land. Funny thing was that a friend of mine highly recommended Schmaltz Appetizing just around the corner from Fat Pasha. That's a more traditional Jewish appetizing store with bagels and smoked salmon. Then I found out both operations are owned by Andrew Rose, a prolific local restauranteur. The Jewish connection between the two finally made sense to me. A closer look at the concise menu showcases the strong Israeli influences on what struck me as otherwise new American dishes. But I already knew from the blogger that the dish to get was the C$27 Roast Cauliflower which struck me as steep until I saw it was a whole head roasted in the oven and topped with tahini, Yemeni skhug sauce, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and halloumi cheese (photo: http://bit.ly/2LF5FLe). It was quite an elaborate production. Fortunately it was much tastier than a similarly accessorized baked version Jamie W. and I had at Sésamo in Barcelona (photo: http://bit.ly/2LCsj7d). It was a satisfying meat substitute by any standard. We decided to complement it with the C$13 Classic Hummus, a simple preparation topped with chickpeas, smoked chipotle, and lemon and drizzled with a flavorful apple cider vinegar (photo: http://bit.ly/2xCH0yF). With the freshly baked pita (photo: http://bit.ly/2LEw1NI), it was likely the tastiest hummus I've had since the Shakshuka with Hummus at Dr. Shakshuka in Tel Aviv. Gee, I wonder if that makes me a hipster Jewish soul food aficionado. FOOD - 5 stars...cauliflower and chickpeas make for some soulful food AMBIANCE - 4 stars...contemporary space with a Middle Eastern sense of style SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 5 stars...how to make cauliflower a real entree worth dreaming about RELATED - Traveling to Toronto? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2LETSfV read more

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This is one of my favourite restaurants in the city for Middle Eastern / Jewish cuisine. All the dishes I've tried are AMAZING - great flavours and portion sizes, ideal for sharing or dining with a group of friends. Grilled squid was slightly charred and tender. Latkes with pastrami salmon was very delectable, topped with caviar. Roasted cauliflower dish was the star of the show (I order it every time I come here). This dish was HUGE (sometimes almost as large as a human's head), and very flavourful with the tahini, pine nuts, and melted halloumi cheese. The pomegranate added a nice touch and bright colour to the mix. Everything else (rainbow trout, squash & shiitake rice, red lentils pumpkin soup, etc.) was also perfection. read more

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This is for takeout review. Honey fried chicken. It's one of my fav in the city. I'm glad it's still on the menu. The times I've ordered takeout it has been inconsistent. One time it was burnt. Today the side dish changed. This is the most drastic change to this dish in my 5 times ordering it. It came with couscous that has olives that doesn't go with the friend chicken!!! It doesn't matter if you gave me lots, it just doesn't go well with it!!! I'm used to this pickled veg with chickpea side that balances out the greasy taste not couscous that is absorbing it and those olives just adds salt to it all. Why? Chicken is still good but the side was a disaster. read more

Really great service and a beautiful patio. The menu is lovely. Should have brought more people though. The items are all really big so sharing between two we ordered too much. Falafel was great and we got three of the tips. The eggplant one and creamy garlic ones were the favs. Also tried the shakshuka. It was okay but I wanted more sauce and softer eggs with it. Really nice flavour but it felt like mostly big chunks of onion. Really wanted to try the cauliflower but apparently it was a whole head so it seemed like a bit much for just two of us. I will be back! And with more people next time haha read more

Fat Pasha - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

*3.5 stars* This is a review of pickup via Ambassador. First, they filled a last minute order at closing time really quickly, which I appreciate. Ambassador offered 745 and 800 as pickup times at 730 which surprised me but we were on our way home from a camping trip w a toddler and I wanted delicious and fast. The shawarma was oily and missing the pickles. The trio dip included only 2 of the 3 dips (missing the roasted tomato and harissa, so this was hummus and garlic sauces). The tomato salad was good and the pitas were hot and good. No one mentioned the missing items at pickup (again, this was right at close, so I get it, but I kind of live for the pickles in my shawarma so I was pretty disappointed to open up the packages at my dining table and see that they were missing. Again, we got our food quickly but for 83 bucks? I probably won't be repeating for takeout. read more

Fat Pasha - Shawarma and the trio (missing the roasted tomato) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Shalom! Rating: 3.5/5 The other night we had a wonderful evening dining at Fat Pasha with Toronto's lovely pro foodie @dinewithallie! If you aren't already following her, go give her a follow. Her food pics are works of ART. Summary: Fat Pasha is a Middle Eastern & European Jewish restaurant. The food is decently good, but we appreciated the atmosphere the most. Fat Pasha's patio is a-ma-zing: it's spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. As for the food: of the three items we ordered (1. Roasted Cauliflower, 2. Salatim, 3. Lamb Shawarma), we were only impressed with the Lamb Shawarma. Dishes we tried: Cauliflower This one looks f*cking cool and is perfect for Instagram! But looks aren't everything. Although the cauliflower is prettily decorated with tahini, zhoug, pomegranate, and pine nuts, it still just ends up tasting like regular cauliflower. Salatim This dish is aesthetic but pricey, especially since we think the dips are only average at best. For almost $30, you get 6 dips (lentil, eggplant, pepper, beet, tahini, tomato), falafels, olives, pickles, and bread. It was highly recommended and it offered variety, but we were slightly disappointed in the end. Salatim is like your ex that seemed promising at the beginning (your friends lauded them, they were good-looking and seemingly had much to offer), but finally, you realized that their qualities were superficial and you spent too much time and money on them. Lamb Our favorite dish of the night! The dish's combination of ingredients is unique and delicious. The chunks of lamb are very tender and well seasoned. We found that the creamy, concentrated, and rich labneh (yogurt-cheese) complimented the lamb very well, and the sweet apricots also add an interesting layer of flavor to the savory dish. Conclusion: Google gives Fat Pasha a 4.3; we give a 3.5. Give Fat Pasha a visit if in the area and wanting to try innovative Middle Eatern/Jewish cuisine. We highly recommend the lamb; we advise against getting the Salatim (try a hummus dish instead!); and though we don't think the cauliflower is worthwhile, if you MUST give into your foodie impulses and order one just to take a picture of it, we won't judge ya For more quality pictures and honest reviews, follow us on Instagram @pchan_and_sam_reviews. Let us know what you think of our content! read more

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Food was decently good but wayyyy overpriced for what it is. I heard so much about this place and I'm not sure what the hype is. And the cauliflower looked amazing so of course I had to try it. We ordered the cauliflower, chicken shawarma with hummus, and Israeli cheesecake. The cheesecake was the best out of the 3 tbh! The cauliflower was good but nothing spectacular unfortunately - and it was $33! Super expensive....Chicken shawarma on hummus was alright. The cheesecake was really really good though. I might try some other stuff on their menu but from what I ordered so far it was alright. read more

Everything we ordered was fantastic! We didn't make a reservation and walked in on a Friday night but we were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar! Here's what we got: Daily Hummus - That day it came with hummus, pita and fried chicken. Wished it came with more pita though as we quickly finished the pita with more hummus to go through. The hummus was smooth and really creamy. Loaded Cauliflower - I didn't know cauliflower could taste so good. It came with a whole cauliflower doused with a variety of sauces and I was really digging the sweetness that was added from pomegranate​ seeds. I don't like cilantro so they server kindly provided the cilantro herb dressing on the side. Lion's Mane Mushroom - This was the veggie special of the day. I have heard of this through Tim Ferris' podcast and lion's mane being a substance in a tea that he enjoys but I've never had the mushroom itself. After a quick google image search of the cool looking mushroom and being huge fans of mushrooms in general, we decided to give it a go and it was really good! It was grilled and resembled a cut of steak. If this is available, I would recommend giving it a try. The service and ambiance​ were​ great. Would recommend for a date night or meal with friends. They also seem to be accommodating​ of large groups! read more

Fat Pasha - Lion's mane mushroom - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great combinations of flavour ! Meals well made with fresh ingredients and plated very nicely ! The meat tasted like really great quality!! Small venue - so make reservations ahead of time! I took my parents here on a Friday night and it was really busy around dinner time but the service was excellent ! The servers explained everything and recommended options to best tailor to our preferences . read more

Fat Pasha - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We had high expectations for this Mediterranean restaurant. As fans of Mediterranean food, we look for fresh ingredients and delicious seasoning. We ordered three dishes here, which we thought were too much for two people. Classic hummus 4/5: the best dish we had was definitely the hummus. Or hummus and roasted eggplant both came with bread. This hummus came with paprika that was actually smoked. Chopped egg plant 3.5/5: the chalked eggplant was an interesting dish, we didn't expect it to be as cold as it was. What we loved about the egg plant, like the hummus, was that it was nice and smoky. We must say, the egg plant could've had stronger seasoning. Roasted cauliflower 3/5: this was supposed to be the star of the restaurant. What we found however, was that the cauliflower was lacklustre in seasoning, but nice and smoky. The cauliflower came in a tahini sauce, and a green sauce composed of chilli and cilantro. Neither of the sauces really stood out, and instead made the cauliflower very heavy. The pomegranate seeds tasted great though. Overall, this dish was disappointing. Would we return to this restaurant? Probably not. The reason is because it only hits one of the two criteria we have for Mediterranean food - the freshness of the ingredients. read more

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The amba is elevated. I could eat it with a spoon. Not too sweet, not too "curry like", not too spicy. The schug has nuanced flavour, not the usual "this schug tastes like burning" schug. The shawarma is juicy, fully cooked yet tender. The lox, eggs and onions is perfect. The eggs are fluffy, the onions caramelized without being burned and the lox is still tender. read more

Fat Pasha - Lox, eggs and onions - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Truly an amazing first experience ! Bravo, Fat Pasha - you guys have earned a repeat customer. The labneh, tahina and hummus were divine. The cauliflower was just amazing (and not just appearance). The Kale salad was so fresh and earthy. And the falafel...lets just say we were so full when we got up to it that we ended up having to take it home. We will be back!!! read more

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My girlfriends and I had brunch here and it was a 10 out of 10! We each ordered a different dish and literally every bite was absolutely delicious---from the Israeli breakfast to the fattoush salad to the shakshuka. Service was excellent, with coffee refills, and the babka is to die for! Highly recommend. read more

Such a nice place for brunch! Been a couple of times on Sundays around 1pm and there was never a line and was seated right away. Service has always been good and attentive. Gotta get the dips/salatim platters, 3 for $18, its not the cheapest but is delicious. My favs are the garlic labneh (super garlic, creamy and cool I can eat a whole plate of this, probably the best labneh around!) red lentil spread (yellow in color but lots of spices and nice smooth bean texture) and the garlic fried tomatoes for some texture and freshness. Served with warm pitas, its satisfying and lots of flavors. The hummus with lamb kofta meatballs were good, but not as good as the platter. The roasted cauliflower is also on the pricier side almost $20 but is pretty good, lots of toppings, sauces and pomegranate, its quite the flavor and texture party. The falafel were crispy and bright green on the inside, really filling and perfectly made. Lastly the shakshuka, eggs poached in a tomatoy, red pepper, oniony stew. Pretty good but didn't blow my mind but really warm and tasted comforting. Can't wait to sit out on the patio here! read more

Fat Pasha - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

amazing service! I made an order for the wrong day, and they delivered regardless of the mistake. Lovely people. read more