Our monthly lunch group of 4 went here today. WOW! The food was fantastic and the lady cooking and…read moreserving was the nicest person I've met in a long time. I admit that I played it safe with a pasta dish that was huge and delicious (guess what I'll be finishing at supper time). two of the ladies had soup and raved about it. One was a lentil soup and the other was a vegetable soup. Both ladies declared their soups to be delicious. We look forward to going to Pharao's again - perhaps for supper!

I met a couple colleagues here for lunch and had a really good experience. The restaurant is…read moretucked away just off Calgary Trail and has a decent amount of parking. The ambiance and atmosphere are very warm and inviting and I can say the same about the service. Our server was helpful, friendly and informative. I ordered the beef souvlaki lunch plate which came with rice and salad as well as a choice of garlic sauce, tzatziki, or tahini. We were also offered some homemade hot sauce as well. The food tasted really good and my colleagues enjoyed theirs as well. I'd like to visit again to try more of their menu. They have plenty of dishes that would be good for sharing as well.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant, atmosphere and people. Amazing service, food and tea!…read more A must go to!

Beautiful place, wonderful people, and delicious food! Authentic, reasonably-priced shawarma and…read moreother Middle Eastern dishes, presented beautifully and with pride. I had a mixed plate of chicken and beef shawarma. It was served with salad, hummus, tahini, rice, and garlic potatoes. The menu is quite extensive and it took me a while to decide. There are lots of beverages, including fresh juices, and desserts. The place is very spacious and clean. Service is friendly. I will be back.

I visited Al Salam for lunch some time ago. The restaurant had a laid back atmosphere and service…read more In terms of food, I tried the Chicken Shawarma Plate. The combination of chicken, rice, pita, dipping sauce, lettuce, etc. was nice. However, the chicken was a bit dry and the ratio of the food could be better, so I'd give them 7.8/10

This little bakery and restaurant has been around for a long time and I've just had a chance to try…read moreit out. The food was awesome. I don't think I've had such good hummus, well ever. And the falafel pita was so flavourful. Even the simple salad was made delicious with the lemon and pita chips. They also have an attached store so if you are for trying to make something at home you can pick up the ingredients right here. But why bother? Just come for a bite!

We were glad we chose this place. The lady owner is very friendly and nice. Food is really good…read morewith a fair amount. She treated us their lentil soup while we waited for the main courses. Definitely will recommend this place and wish them all the best.

Definitely my go-to! I'm always satisfied when visiting Kabaji. The serving size is huge and you'll…read moredefinitely feel full and satisfied. Their kebabs are flavourful and juicy. And the soups are delicious. Plus, the owners are so kind and generous and a delight to have a conversation with. 10/10 would recommend!

We went here for a quick bite before going to a seminar. It is beautiful inside. I love all of the…read moreIslamic style lanterns inside. Menu has so many different options but it doesn't fall far from grilled meat, rice, fresh salad, fries and warm puffy pita bread with hummus and tzatziki. Food was excellent. My husband went with the Sultan Kafta Plate Five patties served white rice, hummus, garlic, salad, fries, and one pita bread. While I went with the Beef Lamb Shawarma Plate Served with white rice, hummus, garlic, salad, fries, and one pita bread. I always get a tea here, because it is lovely and strong. Food came in a fast manner, and everything was fresh. My husband wasn't too thrilled with the spice profile of the Sultan Kafta plate, and probably won't get it again. He will probably stick with something with stronger notes like the Adana Kabab (my favourite). I enjoyed mine and the meat was plentiful. We are always too full to try dessert, but they look good in the display case. Service was friendly and prompt.

We recently ordered 2 chicken shawarma lunch meals and got extra beef. When I received the bag, it…read morewas heavy so I knew there would be large portions. When I opened the box, there was a good portion of fries, salad, hummus, chicken, and rice. I dipped the pita into the hummus and it was smooth and delicious! The salad was fresh and flavourful. Both the hummus and salad would have me coming back. I had a few bites of the chicken and rice before I was too full to continue. I liked the chicken more than the beef, but it was good to try both. I can't wait to order again!

We went for lunch with some coworkers! I loved the coffee…read morethat was served as soon as we entered the place! The staff seemed to be friendly! Parking options were very limited around noon! Also when we went inside it seemed a bit chaotic! There were five of us, one order was wrong and the another order came at the very end when the other four dishes were already finished! The food was good and delicious! I would like to imagine it was an off day and would like to go back there again! The quality and value of the food was definitely good!

Finally was able to try Root of Beirut. Tried to eat here last year but they were randomly closed…read morefor an event. It's in a random neighbourhood area. We dropped in on a busy Saturday (12:30pm) for lunch. The inside is huge. Servers are friendly and but no water is served. Menu consists of platters, pita pies, salads, wraps, Mediterranean platters, fatayer and pizza. - Baba ghanouj ($8.00) - came with a platter of fresh, pillowy soft pitas. The baba ghanouj was creamy. Generous portion. - Tabouli ($7.00) - good portion but standard fare. - Zaatar pita pie ($2.00) - my favourite thing we ordered. Always a must when it's on the menu. - Beef shawarma ($8.00) - didn't try but our friends enjoyed it. - Trio platter ($20.00) - beef was the best of the bunch. The garlic sauce was great. Rice was a touch bland. Fattoush was okay. - Lamb mansaf ($20.00) - lamb shank was tender but plain. - Fatayer ($10.00 for 12) - you get to pick 3 flavours. We went with meat (my favourite), akawi (white brined cheese) and kishik (bulgur with milk/yoghurt). Good portions at RoB but very carb heavy.

We met a friend for supper at this restuarant, and because it was on the weekend we decided on the…read moreMoroccan Experience which included 1 Tangina (a traditional Moroccan dish which was slow cooked lamb, cooked with spices), 1 lamb tagine with with prunes, 1 Moroccan couscous, and one chicken tagine with olives, and harira soup. The food was massive and tasty. The tangina was the standout..but everything was good. The soup was also amazing. My only complaint is the Moroccan couscous had no real meat in it. It was 3/4 cous cous and really nothing else. I would not order this again. It is pretty inside and rather large. They have a seperate room for special parties etc. Service was good. The owners gave us complementary tea and baklava which was tasty and appreciated. The tea was lovely. I woul like to come again on the weekend and try other things on the weekend menu.

Food was great! The dishes were interesting and the lamb was delicious. At the end they brought us…read moresome tea in the sweetest little cups, and something sweet. What a wonderful gesture! The tea was so good I thought about ordering more. Thank you for your great food and service.

staff: friendly and hard working…read more service: quick and friendly. Considering we were a large group for a work function - they were fast and efficient. establishment: beautiful decor, big banquet room, nice clean and bright space. Great parking options outside. food: amazing! Great flavour! Generous portions. We had a set menu for a work function. It was all amazing. They do not serve alcohol.

A great place to spend time, events large and small. Today we celebrated a Christmas event. The…read moreatmosphere of comfort and tranquility!!! Clean, beautiful, quiet music!!! The food is delicious, the service is excellent!!! We'll be back! thanks to the owner and his team!!!

We got take out from Istanbul Kebab and Donair and we loved it. I love middle eastern food but I…read morewanted to try something a little different. The lahmajun had fresh ingredients including meat, garlic and spices. It was simple but very tasty. The side salad was fresh and complimented everything well. The star of the show was the beyti kebab. It has a combination of minced lamb and beef rolled in flatbread with a red sauce on top. You can dip this in a side yogurt dip as well. There wasn't a lot of sauce but it was very flavorful. We really loved this dish and would love to go to the restaurant in person at some point to try out more dishes.

Amazing food, delightfully and expertly seasoned. I've never eaten-in but have had take-out several…read moretimes. The servings are substantial. We've had lamb kabob, lamb chops, chicken thighs, all with rice, salad, bread, and hummus; savory, tender, crisp, soft and creamy are just a few of the tastes and textures. The Shepherd's salad is crunchy, herbaceous and tangy, it compliments all the other dishes

Kabsa is easily the best kabab-house in Edmonton! I have been to many of them in YEG, and have…read morefound not only do they serve easily the most flavourful food, but they also include extremely generous proportions. My fiancé and I typically share one order of chicken kabab as there is plenty of food for us. Their rice really stands out, which is so crucial when it is the base of this genre of cuisine. It has so much zest! The meals include delicious humus, and kebab-shop sauce (white garlic sauce). Further they have an unreal delicious salad included, which is particularly appreciated considering most shops put little to no effort into an included salad due to it not being the main dish. The attention to detail from the team at Kabsa is fabulous. Could not be happier having found my new summer-time staple!

It was youngest's birthday and she loves French fries. So on her birthday we try to take her to a…read morenonconventional place for this especially because the rest of the family would like to eat something other than French fries (go figure). This place is tucked away in a strip mall in the north end. Pretty basic on the inside, but clean. It is a little confusing though, because they hand you the menus, and then they don't say that you needed to go up to order. We figured this out, but another couple left and I think it was I think that they thought they were not being served. Thorough menu but no real vegatarian options (just salad and hummus). I was surprised that there wasn't a falafel dish. Anyway, Hubby decided on the Iraqi kabobs, kiddo 1 went with a chicken shamarma wrap, and I chose the grilled fish. Birthday girl got the fries. Food came out a bit on the slow side, but it was really busy in there. Food was flavourful. My husband and I got a complimentary soup which was rich in taste. My fish was perfectly grilled, and it came with a boatload of seasoned rice. Hubby's kababs were spicy and delicious and came with the same rice as I but also a side salad and hummus and pita. I sampled the hummus and it was delicous. Nice and creamy. Both kids were excited about their dishes. Perhaps a little on the high side for price considering the ambiance, but food was good. I would come here again.