An amazing gem of a place located a little outside the city. Best falafel in the city - check! Best…read moretakeout veggie chicken salad and hamentashen - check! Service is fast and your taste buds will thank you!

A hidden gem. Not only were the people working some of the nicest folks, but the food was out of…read morethis world. They let me add extra for no charge. Truly a hole in the wall that will blow you away. Highly recommend!

Service was great! I went twice with my partner and both times the food was brought out within 10…read moreminutes of ordering, probably quicker. The food was amazing!! Great falafel!! And amazing amazing Frites Zatar!!! Ambiance was amazing as well! It was snowing and it felt very cozy to be eating fresh falafel and piping hot fries in front of their expansive window.

Came here twice on my trip to Montreal. The zaatar fries are excellent! Super flavorful, thin, and…read morecrispy with a great sauce. It was snowing outside and I sat inside warm and toasty enjoying my food and people watching. The service was quick and the two separate times I came, both the servers/hosts were nice and helpful.

amazing place amazing worker, weal was honestly the best worker you could look for, would always…read morewant to come back

Delicious spot for a quick casual bite. Love that they toasted the outside for an extra…read moreLayer of texture. The potato's with the garlic sauce are out of this world! My only qualm while dining in is that ventilation is not great. It gets quite Smokey inside so my eyes started to itch and water. The food is worth it!

We had a large group, there was one employee, the menu is not very big…read more.. And this ended up being one of the more unexpectedly satisfying experiences of our trip to Montreal. Food was freshly and efficiently made. It was filling and quite good. Looking for a well-priced, delicious, and quick stop for lunch? This is it.

It is good to be back writing reviews…read more.. a NO for me btw. The place is located in Montreal Downtown and it is very confusing if its open or not. That removes one star. The food choices are very limited, but it I like the vegetarian concept. The food quality was very disappointing to me when I saw veggies and others were dried and oxidized. I guess the owners need to take care of this, as non of the condiments were closed with a lid. Secondly, the only one employee that made my wrap just smashed it with a combination of tasteless items. Another thing that made me think that this place deserves one star is that the guy broke the pita and made a mess. I would never come back because I have never eaten such a dry and tasteless food. Montreal food is disappointing.

Unfortunately, I can't leave a good review. I walked in & someone on their lunch break was eating…read moreout of a plastic container they use to keep their foods in. Additionally, I ordered a falafel with fries. The cashier proceeds to take a bucket plastic container of fries out in front of me & bring to the back kitchen. Unappetizing. The cook finishes cleaning a plastic container then goes to make my food. I am not understanding how restaurant owners don't recognize cleanliness & the fact that we eat with our eyes FIRST.

I was Greeted with a warm and friendly bonjour from the lady behind the counter. The menu is simple…read moreand doesn't have an identity crisis. It's just falafel and they're delicious. Don't break your head if you're doing a takeout for home. Just go with one of the options that come with the sides. Very reasonably priced too.

I accidentally left my wallet here and the staff held onto it and tried to find me on Facebook to…read morelet me know. When I came back everything was exactly as I left it. I owe a big thank you to the staff for keeping my wallet safe and going the extra mile!

The Short Version: Popular shawarma place on Sainte…read moreCatherine Street. The beef shawarma was pretty good. The Long Version: My husband and I were chilling in our hotel when my husband had a hankering for some shawarma. He didn't want to go too far, and I encouraged him to try a new-to-us place, lol. So a quick search led him to Shawarmaz. Shawarmaz is a Canadian company that started 2013 in Montreal. It has several locations but they are all in the Greater Montreal Area. My husband got the beef shawarma in a pita $9.79. They have the option of getting your shawarma in Saj bread or a baguette and those options are more expensive. He got lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, turnips and onions. For his sauces he got hummus, spicy garlic and chipotle. He enjoyed the shawarma. I had a bite so I could review it (I also went with him so I could see the restaurant and take pictures) haha. I thought it was pretty good. They give you a decent amount of protein. And the beef was flavourful and not gristly. I was surprised that the wrap was not too spicy considering the sauces he chose. The decor is fast food restaurant-like. Service was good but it did take a while for the food, although it's likely because there was a pretty long line up. Review #205 (2025)

Small spot with big taste!…read more We came on a Sun for lunch and they have a few seats to dine in with numerous people getting orders to go. My bride ordered the Shawarma Pita and I went with the Kabob Pita with a side of hummus. It was all outstanding! The taste, the presentation, the flavors, the serving....so darn good! Wish we had this place near our hometown.

If there's a place selling shawarma nearby, we're in. Such a cute and yummy store with the tastiest…read moreflavors that transported us right to the Middle East. Service was quick and easy and the store itself had minimal seating. It's a really small shop but I highly recommend stopping by!

Last week we tried Tanoura for the first time and had an amazing experience!!…read more Tanoura is a cute family-owned Egyptian restaurant located in the West Island of Montreal. They usually have a dine-in option but their their dining area is currently closed due to covid. Nonetheless, you can still enjoy their delicious food by taking your food to go! You can also order their food on UberEats and Doordash! Based on the recommendations of the owner, we tried the following dishes: - Fava bean falafels - Mulukhiyah - Egyptian bread - Kushari (rice, lentils, chickpeas, noodles, tomato sauce and fried onions) - Bachamel (ground beef mixture, noodles and bachamel sauce) - Zalabia (puffy fritters soaked in syrup) This was our first time having Egyptian food and we were blown away. Everything was bursting with color and flavor. The falafels were incredible, especially when eaten inside the Egyptian bread and smothered with tahini (a spread made of ground sesame seeds). It was so good we bought ourselves a second serving to bring home!! The bachamel was also extremely delicious. They typically make it in a larger platter, which makes the dish great for catering and feeding big groups! And the zalabia was a perfect way to end the meal! The food alone merits a stellar review but the owners are what makes this place so special. Both of them were so welcoming and kind when we showed up, and took the time to make sure we were happy with the food. Miriam especially was super sweet and you could tell she truly loves what she's doing. Both of them are beautiful people and make Tanoura a beautiful place to eat. Overall, we had an amazing experience at this restaurant. We highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Egyptian cuisine in the West Island!!

Visiting Cairo! Egyptian food in the west island !  * video Swipe right*…read more They serve traditional egyptian cuisine and even a popular street food called Kushari.  It is basically a simple dish made with lentils, rice, pasta in a flavorful tomato sauce , topped with fried onions.   I enjoyed karkade juice. It is hibiscus juice prepared in its very egyptian way. The flowers are imported directly from Sudan and have all kinds of health benefits. The fava bean falafel was crispy  and served with tahini and the soup . I got the chance to taste molokhia soup, a green soup made from minced jews/jute mallow leaves and cooked in broth. The quality of the broth was there, simmered for hours. Had wedding dessert Om Ali made with phyllo dough, milk and nuts. There is no wedding without this desert. It is my first time having Egyptian cuisine. I usually have the known Lebanese cuisine. I was very happy about my experience. I think this is the closest traditional food I can get unless I get invited to a friend's house. Tanoura is owned by a lovely couple,  they ve been around for over 7 years. I saw pick ups from  elders egyptians. It is a good indicator. This restaurant have closed their dining section and so you will have to do pick ups. A good recommendation if you would like to try Mediterranean food/drinks/desserts from Egypt and you are in West Island or nearby.  *Ubereats, Doordash, Skip the dishes. . .

Easily THE best Falafel around Try it!…read moreGo in for a quick bite to go, don't hang around for a chat. Regarding the bad reviews here about the service and rudeness, this a family run restaurant with a certain old Lebanese mentality. Don't get caught with anything but the deliciousness of the food!

This place serves absolutely delicious falafels! It's the only thing they make and they make it so…read morewell. The falafels are fresh, tender and flavorful. Each falafel sandwich only costs 4$ and it is filling. The owner, who has been the same for years, was very friendly and welcoming. I don't agree with the previous negative reviews. I'm definitely coming back here!