This place is very close to me so I tend to come here quite often, particularly for lunch on…read morework-from-home days, or on the weekends when I don't want to cook. This place makes amazing shawarma wraps and bowls. Their royale bowls are amazing and allow you to customize the meat, veggies, other toppings, and sauces. I've tried their chicken, beef and lamb, and their mixed meat. I can say that the meat quality is always superb and their veggies are always fresh. I've order fries, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks from this place as well and I've always enjoyed them. For this order, I got a mixed grill shawarma bowl with lettuce and pickles, and garlic sauce. It was amazing as always. The meat was juicy and had a slight crisp on the edge. I had some mozarella sticks as well which came out really good. Other things I would recommend here: - Their queen chicken wrap, which is a smaller wrap that I would recommend if you aren't super hungry. They grill their wraps really nicely. - This place has surprisingly good wings! In my opinion, it rivals that of a dedicated wing place. I've only tried their bone-in wings. The staff here are great and very communicative. Whenever they're busy, they always tell me how long it's going to take for my order to finish. They get a lot of Uber Eats order so be mindful that during a rush the store might appear empty but they are very busy. This place has seating but I always get takeout. They put their shawarma bowls in these round containers that are easy to seal and carry.

I've been keeping an eye on the various "for lease" signs on this stretch of Dundas West, so I was…read morehappy to discover a new shawarma joint had recently occupied one of the units. I placed an order for pickup on a food-delivery app for a Club Mix Wrap ("Pita and saj bread, chicken and lamb shawarma") and added Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Parsley, Cucumber, Hot Sauce, Garlic Sauce, Tahini Sauce, and Pomegranate Molasses. (As an aside, I really hate it when joints like this don't have an option to just order a wrap or sandwich the way they think it should be made. How should I know what sauces or components work well together?) I arrived a short time later and stood at the counter for a solid minute before anyone offered to help, despite the fact that two separate people made eye contact with me. I'm going to chalk that blunder up to the fact that they just opened, however. I took my wrap home and it's good. The flavors are decent and the components work well together. I do have some complaints, however. I don't think the two separate breads do anything to enhance the concoction, while the meats, tender as they were, were completely lacking in the crispy bits one desires with good shawarma. Finally, the four sauces were just too overwhelming. The whole thing was swimming in sauce. Still, there's a lot of potential here and I'll certainly make an effort to give them another shot in a few weeks.

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.

Didn't know what to expect, but I'm so glad I gave this breakfast feast (Serpme Kahvaltı) a try…read more You can order one per person ($38), or just get one to share for an extra $15--it really depends on how much you can eat. I also love that they offer this on weekdays (11am-4pm), so it felt pleasantly busy without the usual Toronto weekend brunch chaos and long lineups.

The lenti manti dumplings were very good; I would recommend these for carnivores and vegetarians…read morealike! The zucchini fritters were good too. We also tried the salgam drink; this comes in a little plastic bottle, and was a hit for those who like salty beet drinks, though not my personal preference. The restaurant was busy, though mainly filled with silver-haired seniors. The food was tasty, but a bit pricier than expected. If you want to eat here, make sure to come with reservations; we had to leave after only an hour.

Located nearby the Kipling station this middle eastern place is really good! Never been before and…read moreI decided to try it and was not disappointed. I got the chicken saj and the mixed saj with potatoes as a side and enjoyed it. My favourite being the chicken saj. It is a fairly small restaurant with limited seating options but the coziness and the pleasant workers make up for it. Overall, if I'm nearby and craving some shawarma and saj will definitely be going here.

I was a little sad when the Chinese restaurant that was in this spot closed a few months ago, but…read morethen I was excited when I discovered it would be replaced by Pita and Hummus. It was a really cold and unpleasant night and I figured the time was right to give Pita and Hummus a try. I knew I wanted a platter of some sort, so I eventually decided to go with the Chicken Platter, which comes with rice, salad, a bunch of chicken, pickles, onions, hummus, and several sauces. I took it home and was quite impressed/intimidated by the sheer amount of food. Thankfully, everything tastes really good. The rice is more flavorful than I might've anticipated, while the salad complements everything very well. The hummus and various sauces are also tasty, while the plentiful chicken has been seasoned well and isn't too dry. My only complaint is that the chicken didn't contain any of the crispy bits one craves from a joint like this, but hopefully that's an issue that'll be worked out in the future. (I think the place had been open for about a week when I showed up.) I'm excited to try more of Pita and Hummus' other offerings in the future, and hopefully they'll be around for a while to come.

This place is a 10/10 for me. The food is always good every time I've been there. Recently I…read moreordered the chicken mandi with salad and rice, probably one of the many great dishes they offer there. The ambiance is very well laid out, lots of space for small and large gatherings. Customer service is also great. If you're ever in the area, check this place out, you will not be disappointed.

Xawaash is great if you love air conditioning. The restaurant has a lot of space, making it easy to…read morewalk in for dining; it seems like a place where takeout is more popular. You place your order at the front even if you are dining in, and they'll bring the food to your table afterwards. I had a chicken shawarma, a mango lassi, and a couple dessert items. If you like honey barbecue sauce on your shawarma, they do have that here! The food is decent but nothing I would go out of the way to have again or to try.

Hands down this is the best restaurant in Toronto. Came across Byblos on accident and now it is a…read morepermanent stop for me anytime I am in the city. I got the harissa roasted half chicken and it was excellent. I guess the secret lies somewhere between the recipe and their charcoal grill that they are grandfathered into having. Nothing on the rest of the menu misses either. Short rib Kebab, stuffed olives, everything. Great atmosphere, great service, and easily one of my favorite meals in Toronto.

Got to try a whole bunch of things here for a group dinner and that's the way I suggest really…read moregetting a feel for Byblos since it is tapas style dishes. We ordered assortment of dishes like their: -tuna tartare -labneh -Branzino -lamb -manti dumplings -octopus -wagyu lahmeh pide -jewelled rice Everything was so colourful & executed so well! Would return in a heartbeat with a group of friends just to enjoy as many dishes as we can again

To say I had an amazing time would be an understatement. If you haven't been to Louf yet, you must…read morebe living under a rock. Considering it has only been open for under a year, I was astounded by the service and quality of the food. Walking down the historic steps from Casa Loma, the area creates such a beautiful ambiance any time of year. Because the space is located in a refurbished home, it does an amazing job of creating a warm and cozy atmosphere with upscale finishes and impressive art. We sat on the patio and took all of our waitress's recommendations, the bread was divine, and the fish was so crispy! There were plenty of options for my friend, who is a vegetarian, that we could both enjoy. Had a lovely time sitting, chatting, and people-watching; excited to come back.

I went to Louf for Summerlicious, and unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. I heard great…read morethings about Louf and had been wanting to go for a long time - I'd probably come back for their regular menu. The food was decent, but quite average. The service was quite slow - we ended up sitting at the restaurant for about 3 hours, since there were long delays between each course coming out. My friend ordered a coffee with her dessert, and it came out after we already received the bill. The ambiance was a bit noisy on the first floor, but it seemed more laidback on the second floor.

When you have a fabulous meal at Paramount - A Middle Eastern Kitchen, you know you're in for a…read moretrue feast. We indulged in the Mixed Grill Platter, stacked with four juicy lamb chops, two skewers of tender Shish Tawouk, two skewers of flavourful brisket Kafta, two skewers of barbeque beef tenderloin, and crispy Arayes, all served with grilled vegetables, tahini, and garlic sauce. To start, the Mezza Plate set the tone perfectly with creamy hummus, smoky moutabbal, and rich muhammara. And of course, no meal is complete without something sweet -- we ended with layers of flaky, nutty perfection in an assortment of baklawa filled with pistachio. A Middle Eastern dining experience that hits every craving -- smoky, savoury, and sweet.

We visited here for a Sunday brunch at the patio and were stunned how beautiful the patio was…read more The brunch menu includes great variety of hot and cold Mediterranean warm and clod dishes like Fatteh, Balila, Foul, Kunefe, labneh balls, variety of cheese, jam, bread, fruit, fresh juice and Turkish coffee. It had a great atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive.

We searched for a lunch place near the riverview zoo as they don't sell meals there, and this place…read morehas a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google maps! They aren't open on Fridays. So we tried it - between three adults and a kid, we ordered the chicken shawarma, a kabob meal, and a veggie with white beans meal, plus stuffed vine leaves as an appetizer. The fruit punch was very sweet, we added water to it. The apricot paste we had as fruit roll up, not too sweet, tasty so we bought two. All tasted good, we even seemed to have a visit from an auditor or health inspector.

Excellent middle eastern food. Fresh, reasonably priced. Highly recommend. It was quick and the…read moreowner was friendly. Place was clean. I had the Guss wrap which was amazing.

We always order takeout from this restaurant, and they have never let us down. The food is…read moreconsistently delicious. the meat is flavorful, the chicken is excellent, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. The portions are huge, so you definitely get your money's worth. I can't comment on the restaurant itself because I've never actually eaten there. We always order through DoorDash. What really impresses me is that they pay attention to special instructions, and somehow the food still arrives hot and fresh every time. That level of consistency is hard to find. Highly recommended!

A true gem in the rough. Wasn't wild about this area of Mississauga but heard great things about…read morethe food. So here we are. Six people in our party didn't phase these folks in the least. The atmosphere was very warm and relaxing. Not too much decor, but no matter. The service was very timely and professional. Seamless and not overbearing. They take a great joy and gratification in their presentation. The food was incredible. The meat was tender and flavourful. The rice light and fluffy. Their Chocolate Lokma along side Arabic coffee was a tremendous cap. I can't wait to get back here again. 12/25