It's been a few years since I wrote my review on Maimana so I figured it's time for an update…read more.. especially considering how many times I've eaten here! Over the years they've added various new items to their menu. Just when I think this place can't get any better, they add items such as Bolani, Quabili Rice and Dolma (just to name a few). It's getting harder and harder to settle on just one item for lunch or dinner. I want them all! The service is fabulous, the food is fabulous... clean, lean and healthy eating. You can't go wrong. This is one of my most favourite restaurants and the benchmark for which I rate all other Afghan restaurants. Go. Eat. Enjoy. xx

Listen I love this restaurant and have been a regular customer since the first week they opened in…read moreAjax. The food is consistently good and delicious, however their online ordering system is the absolute worst. This is the fourth time where my I have placed my order for pickup, I arrive at the scheduled time and the counter staff are perplexed and unaware of my order has been placed and accepted ( with both app and text confirmations). I have heard from the staff on each occasion is that it has something to do with the broken but quasi-functioning tablet. For my sake and on behalf of others, I will gladly purchase a replacement device so this issue is resolved once and for all.

Kunafa King is truly the queen of Middle Eastern desserts!…read more a crispy, golden shredded pastry on the outside and a warm, gooey, melted cheese or cream on the inside

This was a nice hidden gem we found . We've always went to Kunfa Ajax and so happy we discovered a…read morecompetitor! One day we decided to buy pistachio baklavas from both and the winner was Kunafa King!! There baklavas were filled with lots of pistachios and honey followed with a nice crispy exterior ! It tasted even better after refrigeration the following day ! This will definitely be our go to place now :)

We tried the Dip Trio, Falafel, Zaatar Manakeesh, and the Mix Shawarma Plate--and honestly,…read moreeverything we ate was outstanding. The freshly baked pita that comes with most dishes is some of the best we've had in the Durham region. The ambience is casual, with a cozy café vibe perfect for hanging out with friends, and they also offer hookah if you're into that. The service is super friendly and welcoming. Just a heads-up--they don't provide complimentary water, so either bring your own bottle or be prepared to purchase it.

I've only ever ordered takeout and they've been very accommodating. The shawarma wraps are huge so…read moreI'd say it's worth the money. The beef shawarma is my favourite, incredibly juicy and lots of flavour. They have a great patio and whenever I've been inside to pick up, the seats have been filled. Nice spot for lunch!

This wonderful Syrian restaurant stands above most of the many Kebab shops in Pickering/Ajax. They…read moreoffer the standard Kebab shop fare (beef and chicken shawarma, falafel, and variously spiced skewers), but all with a unique, presumably Syrian, spin. My husband's falafel contained a variety of vegetables, and the wrap was toasted to crispy perfection. My son ordered the smoky chicken shawarma, which comes in a smoky, spicy wrap. He said that it was delicious, and unlike any other he's tried with its savory, smoky flavor. My daughter and I each ordered the Aleppo Kebab plate with rice. What a lot of food!! The hummus was so garlicky and well-seasoned, not the bland, pasty stuff that one sometimes encounters. The toum (garlic sauce) was a splendid accompaniment to the smoky beef. I really enjoyed my spicy bread (a flatbread that is dipped in some kind of sauce and then fried, I think). My spice-averse daughter was able to order regular flatbread. The Aleppo Kebab itself was quite mildly and subtly spiced, very flavorful, and exuded the smoky aromas of the grill. The rice, as it is in most middle and near Eastern restaurants, was superb, and flavoured with tumeric. It was a lot of food, and I have enough left over for lunch tomorrow. If you order the platters, I recommend That you order some extra bread to dip into the sauces. They offer a lot of sauce with these platters, all on the side in separate compartments of the take-out container. We were there for take-out, but it is a nice, family oriented atmosphere. The counter was busy all the time, with multiple people coming in for pick up orders. Despite that, the friendly staff takes the time to describe the food choice and make recommendations for future visits. And there will be future visits, at least by me! The parking lot is busy at certain areas, but there is plenty of parking just beyond the restaurant. If you are in the area and are hungry for some Middle Eastern food, the keep Aleppo Kebab in mind!

We went just before New Year's to Aleppo Kebab for a meal…read more We were to meet up with my family for a meal that night but the roads and weather were really bad and we had to turn around We ended up at Aleppo Kebab that night Another great meal that came through last minute We started with their hummus Really really good I had the large fattoush salad I had probably about half of it and had to take the rest home My hubby's meal...:the Aleppo Kebab meal ....he got a ton of food I stole some of his fries Service was friendly and prompt throughout Will definitely come back again for a meal here

Amazing food. Great staff and they're too good too go orders are always a great option to try…read moredifferent things for a little bit of a more affordable price.

Tried Kunafa for their viral Dubai Chocolate Kunafa Ice Cream, and it truly lived up to the hype…read more The combination of fresh strawberries, pistachio paste, and vanilla soft serve was indulgent and perfectly balanced. We also tried the coconut cake and Dubai chocolate brownie, and both were rich, fresh, and delicious. The ambience is simple and more of take away sort. There are several other options as well and it has an open kitchen kind of setting where you can see fresh produce. Service was quick and friendly, even during busy hours.

I just tried Osmow's and it was spectacular, and I love the concept! A modern take on classic…read moreMediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. The main theme is to pick a wrap, bowl or box. Bowls are called 'Signature Creations'. With each, you choose a protein along with toppings, sauces and heat level. The bowls and boxes also come with either rice, fries or veggies. The rice are called 'rocks', the fries are called 'stix'. So for example, you can order a beef on the rocks, or chicken on the stix . You can also have both fries and rice, this is called 'half and half'. Boxes are considered full meals that incorporate everything mentioned above, along with a salad. When we arrived, the staff were very friendly, location was clean. I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak bowl - half and half, with medium heat and a Coke... it was awesome!!! If you're a vegan, they also have a Philly Beyond Meat option. Definitely going back!

This has got to be one of the worst osmows I've been to the workers just sit there and talk to each…read moreother the whole time as there's a huge line of customers food was also prepared like trash and took way too long would not recommend coming to this location

so happy that i was recommended to try this mediterranean spot, in my area…read morecustomer service: nice staff, clean place food: i loved their salad options- for my veggies i got lettuce, pickles, banana peppers, tomatoes, turnips, tabouli, onions and mushrooms, then some hot sauce and tzatziki. the chicken was crispy and had it's own flavor which was great- i usually find that other restaurants have bland chicken and fill the bowl with sauces. it was a little pricey- i got charged extra cause i added more veggies and they weren't very generous but overall, the bowl was very delicious

I try to support small businesses and I'm not one to leave 1 star reviews, unless truly the food…read moreexperience was horrible... And let me tell you, it was! We ordered the Pita Bowl with Shawerma to go. Once arriving home and excited to eat it, we discovered it was literally a bed of rice with a few pieces of meat on top and some medicocre tasting sauce. No salad, no pita bread, nothing else included, and definitely not enough meat. Not sure in what world they thought that was presentable to give to a customer, I wish we had seen it before they packaged it to go. I cannot believe that was $16. The place was empty and we were the only customers. Still, we looked at the pictures of the food posted on the walls and thought the items look good. But the reality looks nothing like the photo. Save your money and stay away from this place.

I've visited this place a couple of times and most recently I had a good experience. I called in…read morefirst asking if I could get a kabob wrap but add an extra kabob inside the wrap. The person said no on the phone, but it was late and it was the only place I could get something protein heavy after a good workout. So I said it's cool, I went and ordered the tandoori chicken wrap on whole wheat with an extra chicken seehk skewer on the side. It wasn't busy because it was a weeknight and it was around 10:30pm, but the food was being freshly made, which I appreciate. Before packaging the meal, seems like the counter person recognized my voice and asked if I wanted the extra skewer in the wrap, which I said yes please. So main mission accomplished lol, it was either them or me that was going to do it, so I didn't let it bug me. When I opened the wrap and took my first bite, it was perfect. Great tang on the yogurt sauce, beautiful mix of ground chicken and tandoori chicken in a fresh wrap. It was great. It's exactly what I needed after the workout. The food was delicious and I recommend the food here. So why the 4 stars? Because although I don't sweat the small stuff, someone who does, could've easily chose not to come here due to the response over the phone, and they would've missed out. Sure that's a them problem, but it's also the difference between critical thinking and being a robot. For me, I'll potentially be a once a week regular, maybe twice a week guy after a workout to get a post workout meal. But if a business doesn't capitalize on that initially, then that's a miss on their part. Simply an area of opportunity to better prepare for. Anyways, hopefully you guys try this place, it's really good and really fresh.

This place was amazing. Had never had Afghani food before, and when the place I went to eat next…read moredoor was unexpectedly closed, I figured why not take a chance? Best choice ever. The girl at the register was super helpful with the menu. The food was fresh and so flavorful. Everything was exceptional. Cannot wait to come back.

We had come to this restaurant on a Saturday evening at around 6:30 pm for dinner. When we had…read morearrived, there was a large soccer team there having dinner therefore, it was quite busy. We were able to secure a booth near the side of the restaurant which didn't have any members of the team, which was large enough for the both of us. We then placed our order, which was the chicken kabob meal for my husband, and the butter chicken meal for myself. We then sat down, and waited about 10-12 minutes for the meal to arrive, which was perfect timing considering that there was a large team to serve while we were there. In the butter chicken meal, I was given a large container of butter chicken, along with pita bread, rice, and salad. I was impressed with how well everything tasted, as the chicken was tender, and the rice with the salad was abundant. I couldn't even eat all of the food, as there was too much of it! Overall, this place was definitely top-notch; excellent amount of food choices, great value, and nice service; would definitely come back if I am in the area again, and would highly-recommend to anyone that is looking for an authentic and delicious meal!

I spotted the sign for this place after what would be a disappointing experience at the place next…read moredoor. If there was anything good that came out of my failed dinner experience at their neighbour, it was finding this little gem! We placed an order over the phone for pickup. I wanted to get an order of the Tandoori Chicken Fries but they were out of fries that day. Have a back up just in case! I know it's called the Kabab Shoppe but I've been craving butter chicken for a long time. I got that knowing I could mooch off everyone else for a bite of their kabab (I know I'm the worst). The sauce for this butter chicken was perfect. Flavourful without heat! Their naan is a little bit different than what you would get at most other places. The outside is fried a golden brown and the inside is very fluffy and almost reminds me of like a focaccia. I tried a bit of the Kabuli Palau which is a lamb shank over rice with carrots and raisins. This was really good and my definite go to the next time we order from here. My partner gave me a piece each of shish kabab and barg tikka and I'm a little ashamed to say that I couldn't really tell the difference. They were both decent though! A little Covid note as well, there is no indoor seating right now. There are plexiglass barriers separating the counter from guests.

Stopped in to grab some sandwiches (Beirut Garden, Veg Cut, Smoked Salmon), Beetroot hummus and a…read morecold cut platter for a last minute client lunch and everything was delicious! I wish I had a photo of our spread as they were so nicely prepared. The staff were very kind and made some recommendations from the menu and I browsed the nicely laid out store with shelves full of exotic ingredients I vowed to return to try. The sandwiches were tasty; all toppings were freshly prepared and the variety of traditional Lebanese ingredients and sauces in the two vegetarian sandwiches were so perfect together. We especially loved the fried cauliflower, eggplant and arugula combination in the Veg Cut. Beirut Garden was also scrumptious with mouthwatering halloumi with mint chutney on a soft Schiachiatta bread. The smoked salmon was also prepared on the same bread, as their bagel delivery hadn't arrived yet but this was also very good with lots of capers and red onions. The cold cut platter was well put together and the clients loved the beetroot hummus as well. I can't wait to return to try their hot food take out and all the amazing coffees I saw!

We stopped here on our way back home in Ottawa from London Ontario... we heard many good things…read moreabout this place and it didn't disappoint.. we were very hungry and nicely welcomed although one person was working on floor... we tried their fatoush, cheese rolls and fried kibbeh was so fresh and crunchy.. as main dishes we had the tawook sandwich very juicy and yummy and my son had the kofta plate it was generous portion... then they treated us with 2 free mamoul and we ordered tart and eclaire for dessert it was vey nice ending to this great meal. We ordered tea and it came with green mint. Service was excellent , plenty of parking and we will definitely be back