You can find shawarmas on every street corner in Toronto (or just about), but here you get Middle…read moreEastern seafood. Given that much of the Middle East borders the Mediterranean, the lack of Middle Eastern seafood in Toronto is sad - but Ghadir Fish does its part in representation! They get 4.5 stars. Jumbo shrimp were grilled over charcoal. They were very fragrant & pretty tasty. It came with 3 (!) sides. Rice was good - fluffy & spiced with a noticeable cumin flavour. It was not salty despite its look. Batata Harra (spicy potatoes) were good: a bit crispy. The dish also came with bread (for the baba ganoush, maybe) so don't overload on carbs with your choice of sides. The bread was a bit old & pre packaged but I just took it as a bonus anyway. The baba ganoush itself was decent. Portions are big here. If you choose mixed vegetables they're just tossed with olive oil and garlic. The red sauce on the side was slightly spicy - more tart. It was good too. You can get whole fish sold by weight here too. They have some Middle Eastern drinks, like Mirinda Green Apple from Egypt & Mirinda Citrus from Saudi Arabia.

I don't give out 5 star rating willy-nilly but this spot wow. The choose your catch aspect where…read moreyou choose the fish you want from the ice and then the frying or grilling part and even the spices they use. Perfect. The tabouleh and baba ganoush were great too. Service took a while but I mean it makes sense so you can't complain. The ambiance is really unassuming but you're here for the food and that's it. Great experience

The family who own and operate this successful business have thrived during the most challenging…read morefinancial climates. Why? Because they have kept it REAL and AUTHENTIC. Poor facsimiles of shawarma places come and go, but Shawarma Empire has established itself as being the best BY THOSE OF US WHO KNOW!

Tried the beef shawarma here and quite enjoyed this style of shawarma instead of the Lebanese style…read moreI'm used to. The wrap was in a fluffy pita pocket and the sauce had more spices that reminded me of Indian food. The wrap was generous and wrapped well with layers of beef and vegetables for well rounded bites. Nice folks too.

This is the best shawarma salad plate. It's tasty, well organized and excellent. If you cutting…read moredown on your carbs-Excellence!

I didn't realize how many authentic shawarma shops are in this area, but I decided on Nasib's since…read moreit was recommended by a friend. we ordered the beef & chicken shawarma dinner plate. It was packed with meat, salad, various sauces, and also came with both rice & pita bread. Meat was nicely roasted and flavourful. We preferred the chicken as it was slightly more moist. The owner was super friendly & really takes pride in his food as he tries to explain every component of the dish. For $16, this makes a yummy & filling meal! I would totally do a shawarma crawl in this area if my tummy allows! Follow Jess.feed.me on IG for more of my food adventures!

Had the "viral" sujuk shawarma. It was so viral it was not on the on-premise menu & I only found…read moreout about it because I went online. Sujuk shawarma bowl: the sujuk shawarma was more tender & moist than sujuk. It was a generous meat portion & moist & tasty. The flavour profile being different to shawarma was nice too. The sauces were very generous. Garlic sauce was pretty garlicky & Ghadir sauce was sweet but didn't seem to have character. Both were very creamy. The fries were fresh & seemed to be Cavendish fries.

We came here on a Thursday night with high expectation for authentic Lebanese food. The place…read morelooked the part - regulars idling about outside, a constant stream of takeaway with delicious smelling meats, and groups of families and friends enjoying their evening in the messy yet homely sit down restaurant. Unfortunately I left with a strong sense of disappointment. We ordered beef shawarma that was dry and dull (though I concede that if we had gotten the house made hot sauce it would have likely been fire), and then ordered two skewers of shrimp with some sides. The seafood is served from a secondary restaurant to the beef/ chicken one - and though they didn't seem incredibly busy, we waited 45 minutes for two skewers! The more frustrating aspect was that I definitely saw people order and receive their food before me. When I asked, I was told that people had preordered food before coming, and while that may be the case I refuse to believe that two skewers took 45 minutes. I would have understood if someone told me they forgot about my order or they had a problem with the kitchen, but none such explanation happened. They didn't even apologize and the cashier seemed to actively avoid me, and instead busied herself by chatting with friends or cleaning up the odd table. In the end we only received the food after we actively started to leave without it. If there was a friendlier service experience I would go back and give them a second chance, but the cashier's attitude really put me in a bad place. I hope that this was a one off especially since they seem to have such a loyal clientele.

Ordered on Doordash*…read more Portion was little for $39. The Smoked Triple "A" Beef Brisket does taste smoky but the bbq sauce doesnt taste like the best pair for it. The rice and coleslaw has A LOT of dill. Too much dill for my liking and has some creamy sauce on it that I'm not personally the biggest fan of.

Very tasty bbq with delicious ribs, and brisket. Very juicy and tender and not dry at all. Love the…read moresauce and prices were pretty decent. Def a good spot to check out if you love bbq!

The food at Ghadirs is very good definitely on top and worth trying. The ambiance is nice and…read morewelcoming. They offer student meals, but they're made very cheaply and in small portions. The biggest downside is the customer service, which is not great, and students especially seem to be treated worse compared to others. Overall, excellent food, but the service and student meal experience could use a lot of improvement.

Awesome spot for shawarma, meat and Arabic groceries! Service is prompt and helpful. It's your…read morebasic grocery store with no frills, but quality is top notch!

We went on a Tuesday, no one was there, I asked if the restaurant is Persian, the cashier lied and…read moresaid yes, but we found out later it was Afghani. We ordered Sultani, she explained its koobideh and lamb pieces, when it came the taste was so bad and it wasn't lamb. They brought us 3 glasses, one of them was dirty and the other 2 had the tag underneath, meaning it was never washed. This is the worst experience, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. We left the entire food couldn't even eat it, while we already paid for it, as the system is you have to pay before you seat. We had to pay for our food while we were ordering at the cashier. They know people will complain, so they make sure they get paid upfront

I haven't been since they changed owners, but Dad wanted me to find a place that could seat a party…read moreof 9 and wasn't particularly expensive and was a bit of an adventure for a group of middle-aged Chinese people. After some comprehensive Yelp and Google searching, I decided to suggest Faryab. It turned out to be a rather good idea. They have a Faryab family meal for $53.99. It comes with a skewer platter (2 koobideh, two skewers of different kinds of chicken, and one skewer of beef chunks of some sort), a plate of qabili palaw with one lamb shank, a small plate of salad, and a basket of naan. The skewers were tasty and beautifully presented. The qabili palaw was large enough to feed 4 and the lamb shank was very tender. I wish there had been more lamb shank though. The lamb to rice ratio was rather lacking. The salad was salad and the naan could have been fresher, but all in all, it was a very satisfying meal. The chaplee kabob was $13.99. It came with two very flat, very crispy, seasoned beef patties over basmati rice, and a bowl of chopped tomatoes, onions, spices, all topped with a chili pepper. Safe, but tasty. We also got the zereshk polo for $14.99. The chicken was juicy and the rice was tasty. Tl;dr: Some Chinese aunties and uncles discover that they like long grained rice studded with dried fruit.

I have been to multiple naan and kabob before and the food is always so good. My go-to is the…read morechaplee plate, it comes with two patties, salad, rice and naan. The beef patties were really flavourful and tender. The rice and salad are the perfect pairing and fills me right up. The naan at this location wasn't very fresh, the bread was a little hard. I came here around 1:30 pm on a Sunday and only a few tables were occupied. The service was really good and the food came out pretty fast.

The OG Naan and Kabob. I've been coming here for years and it just seems to be getting better over…read moretime. They have updated their menu and continue adding quality options. Make sure you get some eggplant and boulanee with your food! This restaurant is great for small groups with shareable options - good spot to bring coworkers for lunch. Restaurant is beautifully decorated with good vibes and friendly service.

Words cannot describe how delectable every plate of food is at this restaurant!…read moreBut I'll try... It's a small location, but does have ample free parking. If you're coming with a larger group, best to call ahead and arrange seating. Friendly staff, great atmosphere for lunch / dinner. If you haven't tried Haitian food yet, then don't delay..... this is the place to go! Traditional Haitian cooking at its best Some of the items on the menu: Griot - Fried Pork Shoulder Fried Chicken / Fried Fish / Fried Beef Legumes - Vegetable stew with meat Banan - Fried or Boiled Green Plantains Various types of rice Various salads Weekends you can get brunch items. If you need company to eat here ... call me!

If I could give NO STARS I WOULD!!! I was visiting Scarborough from the states looking for an…read moreauthentic Haitian restaurant and came across this place... the reviews were mixed but I decided to try for myself. As a Haitian I know sometimes the customer service can be horrible although true about this place that's not my issue. When you first walk in it's hard to tell what the menu is... there's nothing listed anywhere so you have no clue what they are selling and there's also no prices. I ended up ordering a fish dinner with plantain and black rice. There was another man sitting and eating who was in deep convo with the woman taking my order who also wanted fish. After a conversation about there possibly not being enough fish to give me as a paying customer (the man seemed to be a friend of possibility the owner), they decided to give me my order. The meal came out and I was charged $50 for the single meal!! $50 CA DOLLARSSSSSS!!! Now I guess they can do what they want because there's no accrual prices listed! But $50 is ridiculous!!! And to add insult to injury it wasn't even that good! The plantain was hard like rock! Like it's been sitting there all day! The rice and fish had ZERO taste! It was a lot of money wasted! Not worth a penny if you asked me!!! The ambiance and set up is weird too... it's very dingy but again that didn't bother me because hole in the walls can have great food! This place is NOT that place!!! I will not be going back and wouldn't recommend!

A very calm and simple place. They're food is awesome and delicious. They have great fries and…read moreburgers. The service is was good. I got my food more or less when they said I would get it in a reasonable amount of time. The staff were good as well. The seats are comfortable and are great for families providing privacy and closeness. I recommend this place to all!

This place has held its own for a long time in the world of Pizzas and Wings. Many stores along…read moreside Lawrence Ave. have popped up but nothing comes close in comparison to Pizza Land. Their pizza and wings are amazing. The use of cheese and the sauce on wings is in abundance. Sheesh Tawook Chicken is always a hit with the family as they can come in a wrap or alone to eat. Their Garlic sauce is a tasty one. Recently, they have upgraded and renovated their store. Now, it compares to a good dining location where you can take a date or host a party.