We stopped by this restaurant after an event and had a really good experience. The employees were…read morereally nice and let us dine in even though it was late and borderline past closing hours. The restaurant is really cute with amazing artwork and decor to admire. THE FOOD: Lentil soup: - The lentil soup was amazing. It was bursting with flavour and one of the best lentil soups I have had in a long time. It was both gluten and dairy free. Falafel - The falafel was the best falafel I have ever had! It was crispy and served with hummus. I really like how the falafels were heart shaped. The presentation was really nice and I would come back to enjoy these. Chicken Platter: My fiancé ordered the chicken platter and he really enjoyed it. The platter comes with salad and hummus. He found the chicken super tender and the salad was delicious. Both of us had hummus and found it robbed mediocre. Halava: - The halava was super sweet and made with pistachio. It tasted delicious and it was the perfect way to end our meal. Would We Return? Absolutely!

I came here for work and I have tried plenty of middle eastern cuisine and this might take the…read morenumber 1 spot. Upon entering Tomah I was immediately greeted by the young gentleman behind the counter. I was free to sit where I pleased. He immediately brought water and a cup of tea complimentary. The tea was amazing, full of flavor and sweet. I only ordered Syrian Shwarma and requested an additional drizzle of pomergranate syrup and an order of Muttabal and asked if that was enough and should I order more. The waiter, insisted I try the kibbeh and would bring me one. The food came out promptly, first the muttabal which I can say might be better than when my Syrian mother in law makes it! The Shwarma came out and that was amazing, it was juicy and the spices and dressings where perfect. To my surprise the waiter brought out the lentil soup, kibbeh and falafel to try. The were delectable to say the least. The ambiance during the lunchtime was quiet, however after some time Arabic music was put on, and wasn't too loud, but just right as background noise to enjoy while you eat. The cushions were a Syrian style of sitting with arm rests almost like pillows. I will be back, and I will recommend anyone to come here and get a "Taste of Syria"!

It was good, not great, I've certainly found much better places I would go back to. They were very…read morefriendly, it did not take too long. I got a beef Shawarma wrap and I found a portion to be small for the cost versus other places

I usually don't eat at places that aren't on Yelp for this exact reason, but I drove by and thought…read moreI would give it a shot. I ordered the fattoush salad with double chicken. I asked for the chicken on the side so that it doesn't warm up my salad. It took quite long, which I don't mind. I would rather wait and have something nice and fresh. They served 3-4 customer before me that were just getting wraps. I eventually get my meal and the chick was luke-warm to cold. I immediately went back to tell them my chicken was cold, their comment was "Oh, you want it warm?" Umm... YESSS!! When I see a rotating spit of chicken being displayed I'm hoping the chicken you cut from there is hot and fresh. The lady grabbed my plate, passed it to another lady and told her to microwave it. I said no thanks, took the chicken back and ate it cold. If I had the time and wasn't starving I would have thrown it would and went elsewhere. Good news is the salad was actually really really good. Lots of fresh ingredients and perfect amount of dressing. What a shame.

I was greeted by the chef/cook as soon as I walked in with a big smile. There is a dessert place…read moreand another restaurant located within the same establishment. The restaurant is fairly large, lots of seating to accommodate a busy rush. I tried the Hot and Cheesy queen wrap which is a shawarma wrapped in hot Cheetos. It was pretty decent. I have heard great things about this place but I think I started off trying the wrong item. I had my heart set on trying this particular wrap but they had other menu options that looked much more appealing. I will be going back.

I love shawarma and I love the authentic taste of Syrian Shawarma that Shawarma Royale offers. This…read morelocation is called "Shawarma Royale Plus" meaning it offers both "Shawarma Royale" and "Pinochio Desserts". They had their Grand Opening back in late December and has been fully operational ever since. I really love the restaurant decorations as it gives away home vibes. The owner is very nice and deeply cares about providing great customer experience. We tried both "Beef&Lamb" and "Chicken" shawarma and they were both fresh and tasty. I am a big fan of Kebab (specially on rice) and always make sure to order one. So I tried "Kebab of Rice" and really enjoyed its taste and quality. Parking can be tricky, as there's limited parking spots available in front of the restaurant. But there are extra parking spaces available in the parking lot on the other side of the street.

The baklava is really good. I never really liked baklava because I thought it was meant to be…read moresoggy, based on what I've tried before, but this one was really flaky and crispy. The Egyptian rice + garlic sauce are great.

I brought my father to Almadina for his birthday. I couldn't have chosen a better place to…read morecelebrate him. Katia was the absolute best, best, best server I've ever had (and all my closest friends are in the service industry!)!!! She celebrated my father like she was part of our family -- with the most genuine kindness and warmth. As though the hospitality wasn't enough, the food matched the feeling. It was so fresh, flavorful, and plentiful! I'm not a big foodie, but I savoured every bite. My father said it was the best birthday meal he'd ever had. Life is so short; time with my sweet father these days are treasured. His birthday lunch at Almadina will be a cherished memory for the rest of my life.

Fantastic Lebanese fusion style food…read more Every dish was fantastic with many mixes of items. Even the vegetarian items were extremely flavorful. Loved the chicken and the beef kabobs Nice weather? Sit outside Extremely nice staff..... owner let me swear in Lebanese and the staff lost it Would definitely come back Highly recommended

Have been coming to Maro's for a year now. My first experience was AMAZING, with owner Maro's…read morehimself at the door ushering guests in and directing the traffic flow. Recent visits, I have found they refurnished the space -- it's now much darker, and several smaller tables fill the space now, whereas before, it was filled with long tables and you would be seated beside strangers for your meal. It had a different, lighter and more communal vibe before. Also on recent visits, the staff server are a lot younger -- still warm and welcoming, but with less urgency. So getting assistance takes longer. Although this makes for a nice slow meal, if that's what you're looking for! The food however, is still A+! It's the reason I keep coming back again and again. And why when friends come to visit, Maro's is always in the Top 3 places to try in Halton. They consistently serve up fantastic Lebanese food. If you're dining with a vegetarian -- they will be THRILLED with the options here! I daresay they lead with vegetables here. No one will be disappointed with vegetarian option here -- even the meat eaters. Be sure to check out their drink menu as well. Their cocktails -- and mocktails -- are great. Parking outside is all paid parallel street parking, since it's downtown Oakville. But if you visit on Sundays -- parking is free!

Came here on a Friday with some friends. We got a very…read morefriendly welcome from a guy who had the reservation list. Then we got seated the place was full and such a amazing interior design we just loved it. We ordered the Karak chai and a latte both drinks where ok more watery.... The latte came cold and we asked the guy with the reservation sheet to change it and bring some sugar, which he did right away So amazing customer service from his side But we came actually for the Shisha and it's been over 40min and it's still not here I can imagine it's busy and it's a lot of going on but being in lack of shishas Makes no sense in my eyes How is it even possible to open a Shisha place when not enough Shishas are available for all the customers? The music choice is very good but we are just sitting beside a speaker which is broken like sounds like it exploded!! These things should be fixed else the place is amazing and top customer service.

Was recommended by a hamiltonian, no wonder. I mean, if you're used to Toronto food, I wouldn't go…read morehere. Real slow service. They're definitely understaffed. Don't try their zaatar it's so salty, inedible. Funnily enough, they only brought over one skewer from our order and asked us to wait for the second one. Second skewer arrived ten minutes later when we obviously were done with our rice so we had to eat the skewer on its own.

Let me start with the ambiance - which for me is quite unique and makes me like the place even…read morebefore I've tasted anything Julia, who looked after us was great too We started with the Rayhoon Trio sampler - beautifully presented and equally delicious. I recommended upgrading to the Barbari bread We also started with the Shiraz salad - this was the only thing we ordered today that was ordinary The Koobideh Kebob and the Dahl Addas were delightful Please note that that we had loads of rice because both the Kebob and the Addas came with sumptuous quantities Overall a very nice experience It's been a few years since I came here last and I'm sure my next trip will not take as long

I went to Burlington for a week for leisure. We were walking around and looking for a restaurant…read morefor dinner. We passed by this cute restaurant. The outside of the restaurant was quaint. We peeked inside. It was busy and with quite a few Persians. We decided to try it. I am so glad that we tried it. Everything that we ordered was outstanding. We got the Rayhoon trio sampler, Addas Palo, and lamb shank. The trio sampler was basically 3 different dippings and came with a basket of bread. The owner was very nice. While we were enjoying the food, he walked up and greeted. He explained how we could use the trio sampler to enjoy the entrees which really made it even better. Following the suggestion, I put a little bit of lamb sauce over the rice and put a little bit of yogurt sauce over a small piece of lamb, then ate them all in one spoon.... It was amazing!

My dinner tonight from Alsalam Middle Eastern Cuisine included a Chicken Shawarma Wrap and a side…read moreof Baba Ghanoush with pita. The wrap tasted good but the chicken was a bit dry. However, the amount of chicken in the wrap was plentiful and everything was inexpensive. The Baba Ghanoush was outstanding. I love eggplant and this was probably my favorite Baba Ghanoush I've ever had. My roommate ordered the Chicken Shawarma Platter which came with a side of hummus which I was also able to sample. This hummus was smooth and creamy which I much prefer over thicker hummus which can be pasty. I will absolutely be getting the hummus and Baba Ghanoush from here again.

Been a loyal customer since they opened. Kind staff, great tasting and customizable food. Set in a…read moregrocery store, and they are building a sit down area. Love the tikka platter.

I got the mix plate and it's a good portion. It is tasty. My favourite part of the dish is the…read morerice. It's what stood out to me the most. Their is nothing special about them, but it if you're craving a solid shawarma plate, this will hit the spot. I would eat at this place again.

Best shawarma plate in the city $16 for very generous portions. Amazing!! The garlic potatoes are…read moreking

Just visited the Whitby location this weekend and was absolutely blown away. What a beautiful cafe…read morewith amazing decour, service, ambiance, music and all around vibes. To top all of the warm fuzzy feels when you enter, the food and drinks are just amazing. They are certainly on the pricier end of cafes - so this is an important consideration. But I personally find they use quality and fresh ingredients. My family loves their pastries (both sweet and savoury). I tried their salted white matcha, which was so delicious. I'm a die hard fan of their strawberry cups and tiramisu. Honestly, some of the best tiramisu out there. So happy they opened another location because the Oshawa one can get quite busy. Was great to see a larger cafe doing so well as a small business.

I ordered the Lavender Cream Matcha and it was soooooooooo good. I also got the pistachio croissant…read morewhich was also delicious. The cafe is very spacious and with lots of seating. It had a nice natural vibe with the brand stamped everywhere. The service was decent. Not overly friendly, they were just kind of there. That's the only reason why they got 4 stars instead of 5.