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Mazbi

4.5 (30 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Mogalgal beef ($17.99)
Bee E.

Been to a couple Yemen restaurants over the years but Mazbi, surprisingly, is the only Yemen spot in Montreal. We shared a mazbi lamb ($21.99) and mogalgal beef ($17.99). Three decent portions of lamb chop, although one was slightly dry. The sautéed beef was also flavourful. The small sauces they bring you (chili and yogurt) were delicious. In case you need more rice, refills are included (believe it's one per entree). Worth a try!

Agneau Madzi
Jean-Francois C.

Ca serait le seul resto servant des plats du Yemen a Montréal et comme je connaîs pas cette cuisine j'ai décidé de me lancer! J'ai prit l'agneau Mazbi cuit sur pierre et servit avec riz, et deux sauces Yogour et tomaté a côté. La marinade est delicieuse et la viande tres tendre. La portion est généreuse. Beau petit resto bien decoré avec un service chaleureux ont y est bien accueilli. Seul bmol ne parle pas français mais font tous les efforts pour se faire comprendre se qui ajoute un certain charme.

Chicken Mazbi! Half Chicken portion
Kat A.

Wow! I absolutely loved this restaurant. This is the only Yemeni restaurant in Montreal and they deserve all of the praise. Super friendly service, always checking in to ensure we have everything we need. We arrived late around 9 am after struggling to find parking. They had run out of the mandi dish for both chicken and lamb but we decided to get the half chicken Mazbi and beef dish (on hot stone pot)! First - the portions were insane for the price! Easy to share with someone if you're not super hungry. The flavours were on point - chicken was fall off the bone and the rice was seasoned well! The beef was delicious - it was served sautéed with onions! Next time I'm in Montreal, I'm definitely going again! Hopefully I'll be able to try their mandi. :) friendly service, delicious food - what more can you ask for?

Food came lukewarm/room temp, and the onions that came on it were burnt. When I mentioned the burnt onions to the server, the owner(?) came out and apologized, and then brought a new serving of onions out. New onions still tasted burnt. Although the service was reasonable, the food was quite disappointing. I am pretty shocked at all the high reviews actually.

Fatema Z.

Authentic Yemeni Cuisine and the only one of it's kind in Montreal. Currently open for takeout only and have taken great measures for Covid inside (menu by the door and you can order when ready) The guy serving us was super friendly and accommodating; we had some special requests and he was able to make the adjustments. Their famous dishes are the Mandi/Mazbi - hopefully once we are able to eat in, would love to try that inside as they take pride in their presentation. They have a great selection of Vegan dishes which we ordered (Edam Bamia / Veg Edam) and also their cute bite-sized samosas. Everything was packaged very well, good portion size, decent prices and most importantly, super delicious! A must to try if looking for a unique cuisine, both for Vegans/Vegetarians & Non-Veg eaters!

Edam Lamb
Emillie S.

One of my favourite restaurants in North America. Must try any of their lamb dishes!

Lamb Fahsa, Chicken Mazbi on Mandi Rice.
Mohammad M.

This is the best Yemeni food I had in North America. I came in from the States to Montreal for a couple of days to visit family. I had tried several places in the past for Yemeni food, but nothing comes close. It is seasoned to perfection, with all the condiments served on the side without you even asking. The hosts are very friendly and attentive. The portions are large, leaving no room for dessert; so pace yourself. Will definitely be coming back.

Chicken Mazbi and Magalgal Beef
Cassandra S.

We come to Montreal several times every year and this was honestly one of the best restaurants we have been to. The fact that this restaurant has only been open a little over 2 months makes it even more impressive, they really had their act together-- the food and service were outstanding. The restaurant is immaculately clean and cute inside. The service was incredible. We came in about 40 minutes before they close, which I fully expected them to tell us that there was a limited menu because of the time and that there were certain things we couldn't order-- they had every right to do so or even turn us away like most places do if it is within an hour/half hour of close. Not the case here, they even offered some things that they told us take longer to cook and have a longer wait. They were so friendly and welcoming, it felt like we were out somewhere with friends. The family that owns the restaurant was working and we had such a nice long conversation with them and you could tell they were genuinely happy to show us their food and culture and to tell us about everything. We had so much fun talking to them and their service was incredible, we cannot wait to come back in August! I really hope this place takes off and has years of great business, because it is our new favorite. We had the Magalgal Beef and Chicken Mazbi dinners, plus sambosa as an appetizer and the Fata Bilmoze for dessert. I cannot say enough about the food, it was absolutely delicious. The family who owns the restaurant was happy to make recommendations for us and even brought us extra things for us to try because we were so interested in their food and culture they were so happy to have us try things. Everything was delicious. Added bonus (and I hate being that person): If you don't speak French and struggle at times with menus, the staff speaks native-level fluent English, you forget you're in a non-English speaking city, so I imagine that will be a relief for some people who struggle with the language

Lori D.

Try the mandi lamb it was delicious, it melt's right off the bone and the chicken is very juicy as well. If you are new to Yemeni cuisine ( my first time) don't forget to add the tomato sauce and yogurt sides as it adds to the blast of the flavour. Price point is very affordable and portions are very good. Also lovee the meat sambosas.

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Delicious food, great service, with cozy atmosphere in a beautiful neighborhood. We loved it.

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A very nice and quaint restaurant. Staff was super friendly and the food was fresh. Would definitely come back!

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The prices too high and the food is not authentic. I tried couple plates, expensive for no reason. I don't recommend this place.

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Boustan

Boustan

4.1(480 reviews)
3.1 kmVille-Marie
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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!

Great late night drunchies spot on Rue Crescent! They're open until 4AM, so you can pop in for a…read morelate night snack or to grab something as a hangover meal (future you will thank you). Upon entering the restaurant, I'm instantly reminded of the late nights waiting at a halal cart in nyc after a night out. This restaurant itself is not the cleanest and rather chaotic on weekend nights. Theres usually a long line to order, but it moves rather quickly and efficiently. The staff members aren't the friendliest, but they get the job done LOL. You'll find a bunch of hungry and probably drunk people sitting at the cafeteria styled seats at night. The food is the main selling point here though. I've gotten the mixed platter and shawarma platter; both with generous servings of protein all doused in a flavorful sauce. Ordered the poutine recently and was also impressed how much they loaded the protein. It was a little on the saltier side and wished they had more cheese curds, but still pretty enjoyable. The fries were also more like small potato wedges. I've recommended this place countless times for almost any point of the day, but they especially hit the spot after a long night.

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Boustan - Interior/Inside: Shawarma Options

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Shawarmaz

4.1(193 reviews)
3.2 kmVille-Marie
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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)

Magic poutine was okay--the crispy strips on top were a little strange. Gravy was a little too…read moresweet for my liking

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Personne ne résiste à nos sushis shawarmaz No one can resist to our sushi shawarmaz

Le Chef - Middle Eastern desserts.

Le Chef

4.5(6 reviews)
3.0 kmVille-Marie

I would say maybe I had overly high expectations for this place from all the reviews ( on Google)…read morethat I feel a bit disappointed. But don't get me wrong , the food tasted good. So here is some good and not-so-good points; - taste of the food is good - food quality similar to some other Syrian/Palestinian places I have tried (nothing exceptionally great , nor bad) - portion size of the main dishes is on the small size - they served us dishes that we didn't order, as we were wondering which dish is which, they came and took them all back with little explanation - they served each of us welcome drink (lentil soup), after-meal sweet tea , and offered us rose water for our hands after, which was nice

The Short Version: Cozy middle eastern restaurant. With…read morelots of different dishes from the Middle East. Food was delicious. The Long Version: My husband and I had lunch here and it was fantastic. We both got the bowl option ($14.99), where you got to choose a base, a vegetable, a protein, and a starter. I had read online that for the base you could actually get half and half of two different options. So I opted for this to try different things. So for my base I got the half bulgur and half Mujaddara (which is lentils and rice), for my protein I got the Musakhan chicken, and for my vegetable I had chosen the spinach but somehow ended up with the Awarma (ground beef) instead. And for my starter I got the fattoush. The bulgur was delicious. It was tender and flavourful. The Mujaddara was also great. The rice was fluffy and the lentils were not too hard, but not too mushy. The Musakhan chicken was so good. It was my first time having a Palestinian dish. I loved that it was cubes of breast meat and very lean, yet tender and moist. It had warm spices to it like sumac and allspice. Like I mentioned, for my vegetable I chose the spinach, but somehow I ended up with ground beef. It tasted good and I'm always up for more protein, so I didn't complain, lol. Awarma is Lebanese dish. The ground beef did taste a little too fatty for my liking, but the flavor was good. The fattouch, which is also a Lebanese dish, was very good. It was romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and crispy pita chips. I thoroughly enjoyed my bowl. My husband got a different combination of items in his bowl. He got the bulgur, Syrian chicken, mixed vegetables, and hummus. I had a taste of the Syrian chicken and it was good. It had a lemony taste to it and also came with potatoes. I didn't try any of the mixed vegetables but it looked like green beans and carrots in a tomato based sauce. My husband really liked his bowl too. We both got a few arils of pomegranate sprinkled on top, some toasted slivered almonds, and a slice of lime with our bowls. Not sure if this is the garnish on all bowls or not. I enjoyed the crunch of the almonds and the tangy burst that the pomegranate provided. My husband thought the lime was a slice of zucchini and bit into it to discover it was a slice of lime, lol. I knew it was a piece of lime so I just put mine to the side, lol. Oh before our meal we got some complimentary pita chips and a sample of their lentil soup. The pita chips are the same as what was on my fattoush. They were nice and crunchy but a little oily for my taste. The lentil soup was okay but way too salty for my taste. I appreciated being able to try these items for free though. Service was courteous and efficient. The restaurant is small and cozy and nicely decorated. It is in a basement unit so down a steep flight of stairs. We were so full after our meals but they had some very interesting looking desserts. They had desserts that looks like a bird's nest and also some delicious looking Turkish delight. I will need to try them on another visit. Street parking only. Review #15 (2026)

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Le Chef - Love the crystal birds hanging from the ceiling.

Love the crystal birds hanging from the ceiling.

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Le Chef - Front of the restaurant. It's in the basement down a flight of stairs.

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Front of the restaurant. It's in the basement down a flight of stairs.

Mezzmiz

Mezzmiz

4.6(5 reviews)
3.1 kmVille-Marie

Was walking down crescent street and noticed this new place. Bright clean and welcoming…read more This is a new fresh,clean Mediterranean restaurant. The owner and his staff of welcoming and friendly and are there to explain the menu and even gave us some sample to try. First dish was the hummus. It reminded me when I was back touring the Middle East. The hummus was so fresh and you can taste the ingredients with a hint of lemon juice. It was so good we order another one. Second dish Muhuhammara This is a dish with garlic, pepper, walnuts and outlive oil. This was a hit. I could not believe how good it tasted and how fresh it tatsted Third Roasted cauliflower This is one of my favorite things to eat and they did it perfectly. Roasted and seasoned just the way I like it. They put a touch of tahini on top. I would of gotten more but they sold out. 4th dish Grilled chicken in lemon Usually the chicken is dry. Not here it was supper moist and the Lemmon sauce was right on point. Not to overpowering. It blended well with all the spicies. This is a must try if you like Mediterranean food. not only is the food amazing the staff go out of the way to make you feel welcome

Had the best lunch here! The person behind the counter explained the menu to us and we shared five…read moredishes. Soooooo good. The tiger shrimp and couscous was to die for. Super fresh hummus and this red pepper walnut dip which was to die for. I was so full at the end. The only dish I didn't love was the tabbouleh.

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