We met a friend for supper at this restuarant, and because it was on the weekend we decided on the…read moreMoroccan Experience which included 1 Tangina (a traditional Moroccan dish which was slow cooked lamb, cooked with spices), 1 lamb tagine with with prunes, 1 Moroccan couscous, and one chicken tagine with olives, and harira soup. The food was massive and tasty. The tangina was the standout..but everything was good. The soup was also amazing. My only complaint is the Moroccan couscous had no real meat in it. It was 3/4 cous cous and really nothing else. I would not order this again. It is pretty inside and rather large. They have a seperate room for special parties etc. Service was good. The owners gave us complementary tea and baklava which was tasty and appreciated. The tea was lovely. I woul like to come again on the weekend and try other things on the weekend menu.

Food was great! The dishes were interesting and the lamb was delicious. At the end they brought us…read moresome tea in the sweetest little cups, and something sweet. What a wonderful gesture! The tea was so good I thought about ordering more. Thank you for your great food and service.

I visited Al Salam for lunch some time ago. The restaurant had a laid back atmosphere and service…read more In terms of food, I tried the Chicken Shawarma Plate. The combination of chicken, rice, pita, dipping sauce, lettuce, etc. was nice. However, the chicken was a bit dry and the ratio of the food could be better, so I'd give them 7.8/10

This little bakery and restaurant has been around for a long time and I've just had a chance to try…read moreit out. The food was awesome. I don't think I've had such good hummus, well ever. And the falafel pita was so flavourful. Even the simple salad was made delicious with the lemon and pita chips. They also have an attached store so if you are for trying to make something at home you can pick up the ingredients right here. But why bother? Just come for a bite!

We went for lunch with some coworkers! I loved the coffee…read morethat was served as soon as we entered the place! The staff seemed to be friendly! Parking options were very limited around noon! Also when we went inside it seemed a bit chaotic! There were five of us, one order was wrong and the another order came at the very end when the other four dishes were already finished! The food was good and delicious! I would like to imagine it was an off day and would like to go back there again! The quality and value of the food was definitely good!

Finally was able to try Root of Beirut. Tried to eat here last year but they were randomly closed…read morefor an event. It's in a random neighbourhood area. We dropped in on a busy Saturday (12:30pm) for lunch. The inside is huge. Servers are friendly and but no water is served. Menu consists of platters, pita pies, salads, wraps, Mediterranean platters, fatayer and pizza. - Baba ghanouj ($8.00) - came with a platter of fresh, pillowy soft pitas. The baba ghanouj was creamy. Generous portion. - Tabouli ($7.00) - good portion but standard fare. - Zaatar pita pie ($2.00) - my favourite thing we ordered. Always a must when it's on the menu. - Beef shawarma ($8.00) - didn't try but our friends enjoyed it. - Trio platter ($20.00) - beef was the best of the bunch. The garlic sauce was great. Rice was a touch bland. Fattoush was okay. - Lamb mansaf ($20.00) - lamb shank was tender but plain. - Fatayer ($10.00 for 12) - you get to pick 3 flavours. We went with meat (my favourite), akawi (white brined cheese) and kishik (bulgur with milk/yoghurt). Good portions at RoB but very carb heavy.

Our monthly lunch group of 4 went here today. WOW! The food was fantastic and the lady cooking and…read moreserving was the nicest person I've met in a long time. I admit that I played it safe with a pasta dish that was huge and delicious (guess what I'll be finishing at supper time). two of the ladies had soup and raved about it. One was a lentil soup and the other was a vegetable soup. Both ladies declared their soups to be delicious. We look forward to going to Pharao's again - perhaps for supper!

I met a couple colleagues here for lunch and had a really good experience. The restaurant is…read moretucked away just off Calgary Trail and has a decent amount of parking. The ambiance and atmosphere are very warm and inviting and I can say the same about the service. Our server was helpful, friendly and informative. I ordered the beef souvlaki lunch plate which came with rice and salad as well as a choice of garlic sauce, tzatziki, or tahini. We were also offered some homemade hot sauce as well. The food tasted really good and my colleagues enjoyed theirs as well. I'd like to visit again to try more of their menu. They have plenty of dishes that would be good for sharing as well.

I know this business since they started. The food has been always delicious with great value. The…read morecustomer service is great and the staff are usually friendly and helpful. The place is not very big so if it's busy, sitting options may be limited. Since the place is on Whyte, parking in general may be tricky and free parking may not be an option. Overall I like the place and their food and especially a great place to go to for lunch with coworkers! :)

I've been to POM Persian Grill a few times since they first opened and all my experiences have been…read morevery enjoyable. The server/cook was friendly and showed me what the skewers look like (perhaps due to my limited Persian cuisine experience). Everything tasted really good - Koobideh and Joojeh are definitely worth trying. I'd rate them 8.8/10

You'll never see High Voltage being touted by a Food Network guru, and thus by definition, it is…read moretruly a hidden Edmonton gem. Owner Telso has been slingin sammies here for decades, first as a Mr. Sub franchisée, then as an owner/operator under his own moniker, High Voltage. Why it's touted as a "coffee bar" versus just a sandwich joint, I don't know. The coffee part of the equation has never really been operational. Stick to the main sandwich menu, no deviations, no side orders, you'll be good. Telso is Edmonton's "sandwich nazi" à la Seinfield's "soup nazi". Come prepared, don't ask for substitutions, order-pay-done. Get yelled at if you hold up the lunch rush. Telso ain't got no time for that; his food is high quality with no compromise. When the bread quality and price was not up to demand, no more bread. I hold out hope for the return of toasted sandwiches, but in the meantime, the wraps are top-notch. I'm not a big fan of donair meat, but here it's great quality, not too fatty, grilled after slicing, just perfect. Has been for years! The fact that High Voltage has weathered years of economic turmoil speaks volumes. 2+ decades and COVID pandemic in, High Voltage has mellowed a bit. One long-time employee is now competently and congenially running the show. The food is still excellent quality, as it has always been. YOU GOTTA EAT (a sandwich) HERE.

I was thinking this place was goimg to be a coffee shop. But no they sell wrapps ect that they…read moreput through a press to heat up. They have a prerry good system going. I got a pizza type wrap. It was quite good. Only issue i had, and it is commom to this kind of sandwich, was the center was not hot. But if they up tje heat or time, the outside is over cooked.

We were here with friends and once again we chose the Sultans platter, which is the best bang for…read moreyour buck in my opionin here. You get to try a lot of different things with a great variety of options. It was warm and inviting inside. It has Turkish influence but not particulary stand out in nature. Nice enough though. Food came out in a timely manner. We started with the grape stuffed leaves which were delightful and came with a lovely cheese to spread on them. Also pita bread with hummus and red pepper spread. Both were excellent and creamy and the bread is amazing. It is made to order with the wood fire oven. Absolutely lovely. Then we had assorted meat which included meat balls, lamb chops, swordfish and chicken. All were cooked well and tasty, although besides the meatballs, the marinate seemed the same. It would be nice to get other flavours. A bulgur pilaf which was delicous and perfectly cooked and tomato-ey and a lovely dressed green salad came to accent the meat. For dessert a less sweet baklava which is perfect in my opinion and a good ending to the dinner.

I stopped by Sofra in Edmonton recently and tried their Sultan's Sofrasi for two. The pita bread…read morewas the biggest highlight. Both the dessert and the meat were quite good--the dessert for its crispiness and flavour, and the meat for the portion size and how well it was cooked. That said, the meat still tasted different compared to similar dishes I've had in Europe. The hummus was a bit too sour and not as thick as I prefer. Overall, I'd give it 8/10.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant, atmosphere and people. Amazing service, food and tea!…read more A must go to!

Beautiful place, wonderful people, and delicious food! Authentic, reasonably-priced shawarma and…read moreother Middle Eastern dishes, presented beautifully and with pride. I had a mixed plate of chicken and beef shawarma. It was served with salad, hummus, tahini, rice, and garlic potatoes. The menu is quite extensive and it took me a while to decide. There are lots of beverages, including fresh juices, and desserts. The place is very spacious and clean. Service is friendly. I will be back.

It was Thursday evening after going to the pool, starting a 3-day weekend, and I was in the mood…read morefor a hookah pipe and mint tea, so I started looking on Google hookah places in Edmonton and came upon Sultan. Sultan is a very relaxing place!! Middle eastern music is playing, lights are dim, and the air is filled with hookah smoke scent. Sultan offers a good variety of foods, salads, hummus and shawarmas. I took the hummus plate accompanied by warmed up pita bread - it was very delicious!!! I also drank mint tea, which was good and warming. Turkish coffee is also served, along with non-alcoholic drinks (smoothies and soft drinks), alcoholic beverages (beer, whine, shots). Finally, they have of course hookah pipes, with a long list of flavours to choose from. I decided to go with double apple flavour, but they have many other fruit and/or mint flavours. A few extra charcoal pucks are added, so you can take your time to smoke, drink and eat, while listening to music!! I look forward to coming back to try their other foods.

I worked here and it was the worst job of of my life. I had no training and no help. The owner is…read morearrogant and would rather sit there and smoke shisha than make sure his employees have an understanding of their job. I had a lot of complaints about the food and the service but i could only do so much with the non existent training i was given. On top of it all they never gave me a paycheck. P.S. there is no air conditioning and they make you pay $3 for water. I was not allowed to give people glasses of water... ridiculous

Another fantastic dinner. Great food and friendly service. Thanks Rod and Maria…read more Howard

50% of the entrees were not available. The lamb was dry. The beans had to much Greek seasoning…read more Potatoes were over cooked and dry. Carrots were bitter. $40 minimum charge per person for food only. Worst restaurant I have ever been to. Save your money go somewhere else.