I AM OBSESSED!!!! Sam and his family are beyond welcoming and the food was mouth watering. I went…read morewith my best friend tonight and we felt like we walked into their home for dinner! Everything was freshly made and Sam made recommendations based off our likes and it did NOT disappoint! From the moment you walk in, you feel so welcome!! Everyone needs to try this place -- not only will you be eating the best food of your life! Also, from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!!!!

We bought dinner from Yaffa twice; dined in once and takeaway for the second time. I had the…read morefalafel platter which included salad, hummus, and taboon bread. My husband had the kibbeh platter with the same accompaniments. We both loved our dishes. The staff were friendly. We returned a few nights later, but found we would have to do takeaway as seating was too limited. This time I tried the chicken platter with rice. While it was very tasty, the rice was quite oily and it repeated on me later, so I wouldn't buy this entree again. Overall though the food quality and taste is quite good. If I were to advise the owners, I would tell them to remove the large tables and place smaller ones. We would have been able to dine in if 2 large tables were replaced with 4 smaller ones.

Service here is so friendly and I love that they have so many options, including fresh juices and…read moreice cream. But this is the 2nd time I have come here and there was a mistake. I got their Grilled Lebanese Arayes Akawi Cheese (Pita Bread with Akawi Cheese grilled). The cheese was nonexistent existent and the photo comes with veg which never came. I also got the Falafel plate (Five falafels with rice, fattoush and tabouli salad, hummus, tahini, a stuffed grape leaf, and pita bread). I said no rice which they offered fries instead! Great, yes. I said no pita as well and added sides of their garlic sauce and their spicy garlic sauce. This plate is huge! Easily 2 meals. Mines came with rice and no fries and pita. Also, their spicy garlic sauce was just hot sauce. The stuffed grape leaf was not fresh and was not right. The salads, falafel, and even rice are good. But would not make another visit.

We went there on a Friday night for a beef and lamb platter. Honestly one plate can feed 2 people…read morelook how much food there is. They gave us free Turkish tea and it was extremely yummy! Loved the shape of the tea cup and the sugar ! It was quiet on a Friday night hopefully they get more customers :( The restaurant was clean and our server was friendly!

Wow. Just wow. Food…read moreis poor quality. It's like "apathy-on-a-plate". Very small portions, and it's clear not everything is from scratch. It looks nothing like the photos on their website. Now granted, I ordered delivery. I have not met the owners or experienced their in-house service. Maybe I just had a messed up order. It happens. But the only delivery option was SkipTheDishes. They delivered to the wrong house. I walked around in the rain from house to house, looking for our food. Skip refunded the order, but by the time I found it, my dinner was cold. The driver wasn't even in the same complex. Even adjusting for the delivery error, it's still the responsibly of the restaurant owner to see everything from the customer's standpoint. This failed on every measure except price, because it ended up being free. And it still wasn't worth it. I want new businesses to succeed, and I would like this one to as well. But you simply cannot be successful if you do not care.

We pulled into town and immediately saw a Syrian restuarant. I was in my element…read more This is home made, gently seasoned Syrian food (non spicy). It reminded me of trips to the Middle East and food I've had in the homes of Syrian friends. The lentil soup was dairy free, blended with warm, fragrant seasonings. Comfort food in a bowl. The lamb/beef kebabs done beautifully with creamy hummus, fresh salad and pita. Syrian coffee was original, as is served in the Middle East, with cardamon seeds. A pristinely clean restaurant and one of the finest Syrian meals I have had in my life. Shukran, Waeel!

We ordered lunch for a meeting and everyone loved the food. Cairomum was able to accommodate…read moreseveral dietary requirements, delivered to UVic, and were a delight to work with. Their falafel is the best I've ever had - highly recommend!

Was hoping to be met with a robust, traditional flavour profile with the 'national dish of Egypt',…read morethe koshary, and found it to be the predictable 'Victoria boring and bland' version neutralized for white folk's lack of cultural foodie adventurousness. It tasted like something a UVic student whipped up on a dorm-room hot plate on a budget, with the few ingredients they had on hand, minus the coriander which should have been forward. Accompanying garlic sauce lacked the taste of garlic entirely, was more a vinegar condiment. Staff was friendly, tables were clean and food arrived promptly. However, the vibe is a middle-eastern fast food joint that provides the bare minimum basics while leaving you wondering if you should have just ordered it as take out. Won't likely be eating there again anytime soon, unfortunately. Also, WTF is with the INSANE number of 'Defender' security cameras ALL OVER the restaurant, like it's normal to have that much surveillance in a little restaurant. That alone is a major turnoff.

New restaurant and I have already been here twice but just for pure authentic and delicious middle…read moreeastern food. Cozy place with not a lot of seating but enough for 25 people to be accommodated at one time. At the front counter , you will see all deserts on the menu so easy to pick and choose. All good is delicious and I have tried almost everything as you can see the pictures I have uploaded. Vegetarian people will not go hungry here as they have abundance of vegetarian items on the menu. Bonus point that they are open until 11:00 pm

Best fresh Shawarma in Langley!…read more Authentic Middle Eastern food and absolutely delicious every time. We just discovered this little gem of a restaurant when walking down the "One Way" portion of Fraser Highway. It is tucked in close to Salt Lane. We have visited several times now and each time the food and flavour profiles have been delicious and well presented. We have tried the shawarma, quozi (sp?). kanafe, falafel wraps, okra soup (served with rice) and Lamajeen (breakfast pizza of sorts). The portions sizes are good and the food comes out freshly prepared each time. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and are one of the first restaurants open in the mornings on the "one way". Shahzarad has options to satisfy most people (hallal meat, vegetarian choices, pasta or fries options (perhaps for kids whose palates may not be too adventurous yet ;). The service is friendly and polite. We were left with time to enjoy our meal and never felt rushed. If you are looking for great food in a casual dining environment, then this is for you. :) Free wifi and street parking. Update: you can also order on Uber, Skip and Door Dash

Brought doggie to have lunch with wife and I. We sat on the patio to get one last meal outside…read morebefore it got too cold. The server was nice and polite and we were quickly served a couple glasses of water and given the menu to peruse. The interior although we did not sit inside i did see when I went in to check in. It was very nicely decorated and looked cozy. I ordered a vaziri kebab and wifey ordered a chicken curry. We also ordered for starters a kashk o bademjoon. When the food arrived they were beautifully plated and the colors amazing. I had a taste of the starter and was delighted at the texture and flavor. Very tasty. My dish of kebabs were seasoned well and the meat was moist. Every bite was delicious with a mouth full of the rice. The was a side of salad on the plate as well, get your veggies in ;) but the star of the plate is the kebab. Wife's dish was spicy for her and she ended up taking it home as she's not good with hot spice. I think the spice level for me was fine, nice kick to it. Over all very nice meal and pleasant server. When in steveston and feeling like Mediterranean food def hit this place up!

This was my first time trying Persian food, and it was an amazing experience! The food was…read moreincredibly delicious, and the service was top-notch. We kept adding to our orders, and our server accommodated us very promptly. We ordered kebabs that were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend the eggplant dip, and we also enjoyed the hummus. I tried the spicy curry chicken dish, which was really good; it had a nice kick, and I love spicy food! I read rave reviews about the chia seed lemonade, and it was just as good and refreshing as everyone said. I noticed a sign indicating that they will be relocating to a different spot in Steveston; I'll make sure to post a picture of that sign. I definitely recommend trying this place!

Updating this review a year later to reiterate everything I shared last time!…read more We enjoyed a quick lunch on the patio with the cold and hot mezza samplers. Delicious to the very last bite with flavor throughout and spices to chase. Jose was our server this round and was very attentive and friendly. He steered us in the right direction for the right amount of food for two people. Would absolutely recommend this beautiful Lebanese kitchen for appetizers, lunch and dinner we will return!

Mazahr is a Lebanese restaurant located on W 11th with a covered patio seating and a pretty big…read moreindoor seating area. My coworker and I came here on a Saturday afternoon, we got a reservation ahead of time and I'm glad we did because this place was pretty busy. We got their aperol spritz for drinks which was very refreshing, would recommend this for the summer. For food, we got their dip platter and chose their hummus, labne, and baba ghannouj. My coworker was gluten-free so they were very nice to give us some gluten free chips instead of the bread with the dips. We also got their halloumi fries which came with a pomegrante dipping sauce - I LOVED IT! The halloumi fries were cooked so well! We also got their prawns which were really fresh and delicious. I would definitely come back! Their hummus was so good, it's for sure a very authentic Lebanese spot.

This is exactly my favorite kind of restaurant. My best friend knew it too. He loves this place and…read morehas lived on the island 15 years. Knowing that Lebanese food is my favorite of all this was one of our first stops in my two weeks stay. This is a family owned place with the owners behind the counter and working in the kitchen, they appear to be husband and wife, and they couldn't be more friendly or kind. They were so very nice to us and answered all of our silly questions. The food here is magnificent! I had never had tabouli fries before, that was the first. My buddy said their fries were excellent and they are, they are double fried and very crunchy. That is my favorite kind of fry. Pillowy soft on the inside too. The beef-lamb shawarma was special. We got the one with the hot sauce and added more. We are both also chilli heads. I will absolutely be bringing my wife here when we return to the island in the fall. Yalla is 5 stars all the way. Lots of locals in and out while we dined. They know this place is special.

Great food, fun petite Middle Eastern restaurant great staff, tons of choices…read more Very reasonably priced homemade desserts and now with a piano, the staff can accompany on cello for an amazing evening experience

Best chicken rice platter! I've tried other places, but this one always wins!…read more Fast service and big portions!

Amazing restaurant with very good portions. The meat is very tender and flavorful. Although the…read morefood is good the service could be a bit better.

I don't usually order food an hour before closing. I thought they closed at 11pm based on the hour…read moreof operations online, but I found out later it was actually 10pm closing. Even though it was close to closing, this family run business still cooked up an amazing combo platter for me. The combo platter had chicken, kebab, beef, tomatoes over rice. The proteins and tomatoes were perfectly grilled with right amount of char. The meats were tender and juicy. I was only going to eat half and save half for tomorrow, but I ended up eating majority of the entire plate and fell asleep in food coma bliss. 10/10 I would do it again.

The food arrived hot,smelling delicious and it was very tasty, thank you will definitely return.read more