I came around lunch time and got a Chicken Shwarma plate with rice for about ~$12 taxes in. I…read morethought it was a pretty good deal considering I could probably get 2 decent sized meals out of it. I like how the garlic sauce comes on the side, because some places put too much garlic sauce on the chicken shwarma, or the taste of the garlic can be overwhelming (which wouldn't be good to go back to work to!) I was a bit upset that they didn't have baba ganoush. In fact, the workers had no idea what I was talking about :( Also it would have been nice if they warmed up the pita. Maybe I'm just used to different standards. However, I do like how the food comes in a reusable container (likely not BPA-free so as long as you aren't microwaving your leftovers, it should be fine!) Overall, I'd come back again due to the lack of Lebanese food options in Halifax.

the Person who took my order was very distracted. She wasnt really listening to me and asked me to…read morerepeat part of the order a few times because she was chatting with a coworker. the food was made to order, in a professional and sanitary fashion. The cashier thought my order was a regular donair because it was so small. she actuallly raised her eyebrows at the size. I had ordered a large I got it home and it was tiny. so small that I had to make myself a sandwich afterwards. The meat was like little tiny hunks of meatloaf. very little taste and the consistency was very strange.the meat was grey as well. my wife's salad was fine. we won't be going back. Not worth the money.

Excellent and copious food, friendly and conscientious service, pleasant ambiance. The free soup…read morewhile you wait for the main course is hearty and delicious. Great home style cooking by a Syrian refugee family, affiliated with the original Halifax favorite middle eastern restaurant of the same name (same diverse menu). Quantities are generous and prices very reasonable. The falafal balls are light and crispy, best I've ever had. Beef, chicken and fish options too. We are delighted to have this new cafe to go to in Spryfield area, where a vegetarian and meat eater can dine together. They also do take-out. Highly recommended.

EPIC FAIL I used to love the original Rays food, but this…read morelocation has been getting worse & worse. Even when it opened the food was bland, but it keeps going downhill. The food is now completely lacking in distinctive Lebanese flavours, like they've either cut corners everywhere or the owner (nope, not a chef) has the palette of a camel. . I ordered chicken Shwarma, and my friend had chicken kebab. The meat was so dry it was hard - he LITERALLY couldn't get his teeth through it. My chicken was only a bit better - chewable, but bland and grossly overcooked. I took the kebab back to my terrier. Even he had to chew it hard on his back teeth, then he coughed and looked for water. TRUE STORY! The rice & lentils were mostly just rice, with no hint of the signature browned onions. It was served with some other pretty tasteless yellowish rice, so half my plate ended up being boring rice. The almost grey cabbage was too soft and had no added flavour. The potatoes had become soggy victims of the steam table and lost whatever browned taste they might ever have had. The hummus was wet and over processed. It lacked both taste & texture, and neither it nor the garlic sauce seemed to have ever met garlic. There seemed to be no lemon in ANY of it. Even the Tabouleh just tasted like soggy old parsley. My food was $20, and his was $22. We didn't buy the Baklava. The pastry looked stale, and it there wasn't enough honey (or syrup) to keep it tender or hold it all together. Not sure about the nuts, either. They looked pale the (ahem) peanuts-like. Baklava just shouldn't be made like that. I will never go back and was sad for my friend's failed introduction to Lebanese food. May you rest in peace, old Mrs Ray. I'm so sorry your recipes are also as tasteless as the grave.

Ordered via skip. Good food, very flavorful and fresh. I…read morepaid $2 extra to double up the portion for one of the two plates I got and they both looked the same... in the same sized bowls. The one that I doubled up had more tabouli, that was it. Thought that was a bit of a small rip off.. Anyhow $12 for a chicken plate is not bad, will probably order again but just won't upgrade.

Middle Eastern restaurant on Kempt Road in a house! Small dining area that's cozy. Mostly booth…read moreseating with a larger table at the back. Tasty food - have Syrian along with Turkish, Jordanian and Saudi specialties. Decent sized portion. Had an entree along with appetizer platter that was shared. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. They do a lot of catering.

This was the best Middle Eastern food I have ever had. So fresh and flavorful and the meat kabobs…read morewere so tender. Wished I lived here so I could eat there more often!

Al-Arz Pita Bakery. I went in here intrigued. I thought I was going into this great bakery. I am…read morenot sure if the sign does not go with the shop or what was up. I went in walked around, saw a rack outside the door with some huge pita bread. Other than that, it has one row down the middle with canned goods. A freezer full of samosa, shrimp, different meats ( not sure what I was looking at). Overall, I walked around the whole store, and no moved. No one asked me if I needed help, nada. I was amazed. So I bought nothing.

Al-Arz Pita Bakery is a neat little find tucked in between Issa's Saj House and the Ben's Bakery…read moreOutlet. If you ever need an ingredient from the Middle East, Al-Arz is your go-to destination. Entering the store, immediately on your right are stacks of fresh bagged pitas in all sizes. These are the same pitas they provide to local grocery stores, except that since you're going directly to the producer you're getting a great deal on the price. Freshness is, of course, also an issue - I don't think I'd ever actually had fresh pitas before I tried the ones here. Throughout the rest of the store are all kinds of interesting finds, from good quality olive oils and tahini to olives and sesame candies. Anything you could want, you'll find here. Best to take cash, though, because there's a minimum limit to use the debit machine.

Meet Tarek, the owner. Have the 1/2 and 1/2 plate. Toufik offers a mini bowl of lentil soup WHILE…read moreyou peruse the menu. Fresh squeezed juice, personally made this morning by Tarek, after we say, "something special." Chicken and beef do tender; salad crunchy fresh. Taboulli is super crunchy parsley. All this, because a terrific aroma was coming out the door in a strip mall we went to just to send stuff with UPS!?

They have many food options for many different pallates, but mainly vegetarian. Their falafal wrap…read moreis the best in the world. They are normally packed with customers and have plenty of seating for solo eaters and plenty for groups too. The restaraunt may not be the biggest but it is cozy, colorful, and inviting. The people serving are always polite and there is never a complaint. It's my favorite place to eat in the city when I visit every time.

This place is not only vegan but if you have soy and milk allergies you can eat there…read more Home made pita, right in front of you, delicious hummus, also home made. They grind the chick peas for the falafel which is oven baked. The extra cherry on the top is that they use paper containers. I can't wait to try their Za'atar bread. I had to edit review. The food ordered twice now doesn't look fresh. It seems cooked 2 to 3 days ago. The restaurant looks dirty and dusty. They changed the paper container to plastic. Too bad!

Issa's Saj House Lebanese Restaurant is tucked into the short side of the L, next to Cosmo Nail Bar…read moreand Salon. The owner runs the place and can often be found in the kitchen, cooking up his next batch of food. The hummus here is outstanding; you can purchase a generously sized container and some pita chips to take away with you. The food itself is standard Lebanese fare: flatbreads, grilled meats, tabouleh ... all the things you miss at other restaurants. Tip: Don't try to get a full dinner close to closing time. The grill is shut down and cleaned at least a half-hour before the restaurant closes, so you're stuck with reheating dishes prepared for earlier in the day.

So good!! I got the chicken lunch special and my husband got the pita wrap shawarma. He loved his,…read moreand I fell in love with this chicken. The hummus was amazing too. The chicken was so crispy and the meat inside fell apart so delicious. I ate the entire thing entirely, even the coleslaw.

This restaurant will not disappoint! Saw the suggestion on Reddit, and very happy that I did so…read more DELICIOUS!!!

Great sandwich. Great staff. 10/10 will return. Great selection, fast and clean. If you want a good…read moresub go here

Good sub. Bread very fresh. Loaded with meat and veggies. Nice guys. Polite and helpful. Lots of…read morechips etc. side salads too. Small desserts wrapped in Saran. It's a small shop, loaded with food.