Entering this location of Paramount Fine Foods Middle Eastern Kitchen in Markham, the appetizing aromas of BBQ grilled meats wafted through the air tantalizing the senses. The interior of the restaurant was spacious and comfortable. We received a warm welcome by the amiably attentive staff from the moment we entered. We placed our order immediately - falafels, hummus, labneh, moutabbal, and arnabeet - and didn't have to wait long for our food to arrive. We were given two freshly baked steaming hot homemade pitas which came straight from their stone oven. The food here is very good. The falafels were deliciously made with ground chickpeas, super seasoned with fresh herbs. They were scrumptiously salty, fried to a crispy golden brown, topped with sesame seeds and served with a tahini dip. Next was the fried cauliflower which was tossed in a tahini-garlic sauce and drizzled with copious amounts of sour lemon. The sour lemony taste of the arnabeet served as a counterpoint to the salty flavour of the crunchy falafels. Served with fresh baked pita bread came the delightful hummus, labneh, moutabbal dips. The moutabbal was exceptionally tasty made with fire roasted eggplant, blended with tahini-garlic topped with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and jewelled with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds. The hummus was an excellently smooth blend of chickpeas and creamy tahini. A solid choice. The labneh pressed yogurt mixed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil and topped with zaatar seasoning of thyme and sesame seeds. Their dessert section appealed to me, particularly the Lebanese Kinafe boat made from shredded vermicelli filled with cheese baked and drizzled with sweet rose blossom syrup, served in a freshly baked sesame pie. I am already planning what to try out for my next visit - the Paramount Special Drink of mango/strawberry juice and chopped tropical fresh fruits with strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, topped with almonds, pistachios, ashta cream and honey. Amazing restaurant for delicious middle eastern food, clean comfortable dining atmosphere and excellent service. Thankful that they are open late until 10 PM on weekdays and until 11 PM on weekends. read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect given the mixed reviews but decided to try anyway. We came in during Ramadan right after sun down so it wasn't busy yet. We had called prior to ask if they took reservations and they said not unless it was for a very big group. I was familiar with the franchise and knew what I wanted to order. We got a chicken shawarma wrap, a mixed combo entree and a beef hummus. The beef hummus was as I expected. Good amount of meat and super flavorful. Really enjoyed it with the pita. The chicken wrap was a little disappointing - it was a bit dry and a bit smaller than expected. The mixed combo grill tasted great - with kafta, beef and chicken. It did feel a little overpriced at nearly $30 but it was tasty. The service was so so. It was very comfortable seating as it wasn't busy. We were checked on maybe once and it was hard to flag someone down to get a refill of water (which didn't happen). Overall was a decent experience and would come back. read more

Paramount Fine Foods - Mixed grill plate for ~28.99 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Food used to be good but after Covid they got so cheap with their portion sizes and it's so expensive there's no point in eating here anymore. Also asked for 2 garlic sauce and was ignored..... used to be good service but after Covid they suck horribly now. Stop being so cheap with your rice portions... read more

For 21.99 before tax, the portions are way too small. The beef and chicken was also try too. Surprisingly, they gave more rice and less salad. Service was also in the slower side. Overall I would avoid read more

Called Paramount 48 prior to arrange a business luncheon for about 90 people. Manal was very helpful to help decide on what dishes to select. We ordered a variety of dishes, such as Beef Kafta and chicken skewers, spicy potatoes, Falafel, sandwich trays with chicken, beef and falafel shawarma, wraps (Kafta and Chicken Tawouk). We were provided trays of rice, fattoush salad, garlic sauce, tahini, mixed pickles, hot sauce, hummus and pita bread. Food was delivered on time. They even supplied the plates, napkins and utensils. Everyone was happy and satisfied. No complaints! Will definitely order from this location again for another future event! read more

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I was looking forward to dining here having heard nothing but positive things re Paramount Fine Foods from Hamilton to Toronto. Unfortunately, the staff are not qualified to deal with the public. A certain finesse is missing, the lack of which is detrimental to any hospitality industry. As I said, just this location on Highway 7 in Woodbridge. read more

4.5 Paramount is an amazing spot for any meal of the day! They have an extensive breakfast menu, brunch, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner - literally anything you could possibly think of. Paramount has middle eastern cuisine, and a few fusion dishes like their take on poutine and quesadillas. Came here for brunch on a weekend and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The service was efficient and attentive, and the food was fresh and tasty. The ambience was nice, and I was seated immediately. My group ordered a variety of dishes so I got to try a lot of things. The manakeesh is amazing - you definitely have to get this (I got zaatar manakeesh which is like an Arabic pesto of sorts). I also tried the chicken shawarma fries (like a poutine) and a bit of a shawarma wrap. Honestly everything here is pretty good, you can't go wrong with anything you order. The portion sizes are also pretty good, and quite filling. You can really taste the freshness and quality of the food. It's a nice spot for a more upscale take to middle eastern cuisine. I'll definitely be back to Paramount soon! read more

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I've been to their Sheppard Avenue location several times and have always enjoyed the food but questioned the process of ordering at the counter and prepaying for the meal. This location has full table service. Yay! Did they all change? I hope so. Our server was very patient and attentive while my friend and I waited for a third companion to join us. He was friendly and engaging but lacked the finesse of a seasoned server. Very good effort though. We ended up ordering Falafel, two Mixed Grill Plates (chicken beef, kafta), a lentil soup, and a Mezza Plate (hummus, moutabbal, and tabbouleh). It was served with their signature puffy pita. As expected, everything tasted really good and the portions were generous (enough to take some home). We finished our meal with some cappuccino and baklawa. A good finish. read more

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I've always heard good things about Paramount but never tried it cause I didn't think it was much diff from other cheaper Mediterranean chains. I happened to have an Ubereats coupon and decided on the chicken main plate. It came up to almost $30 including all the fees etc. Although on the description it didn't mention An included salad, usually other chicken plates include salad. To my disappointment, it actually arrived without a salad. There was only chicken, rice, pickles, garlic sauce and a pita bread! This meal was 20 bucks without the fees and tip. Such a rip offffff. So not worth it! read more

Paramount Fine Foods - Chicken main plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I didn't even notice that this place was here until we were parking by the shoppers and just noticed it. Too lazy to figure out where to eat dinner, we decided to just give this place a go. We've been trying a lot more middle eastern, Mediterranean cuisine as a family and have found a few favourite spots. This place was great, but definitely there are areas to improve in terms of their food options. As a new restaurant, I think they'll get there in time. Food alone would bring it to 3 star, but the amazing service is what pumps it up to a big ol' 4! Hopefully management will read this because I want them to know, Marva, our waitress, did an amazing job. She was there when we needed her, checked up on us, and made sure we enjoyed our meal. She was happy to get feedback and was very helpful to explain the menu options to us as we were not very familiar with some of the dishes. She's very friendly and if this is the level of hospitality they have, I think you can't lose coming here. We started off with a puffy steaming bread. I forget what it's called but we've had it before at other places. This was fresh, not burned, and soft on the inside with that hard crust on the outside. However, it was very flavourless. I think it's best if you ordered some type of dips to accompany it. My dad ordered a lamb dinner to be cooked to medium rare, but it was almost well done and quite hard. He had give everyone a piece before biting in so by the time we found out, we already eaten half of it among all of us. The waitress, however, still offered to redo the dish, which I thought was very kind of her. Flavours were alright, but the fries on the side could have been a bit less soggy. Actually, all our fries were a bit soggy which is something they could probably fix easily. :) The fattoush salad was very fresh and I liked the variety of vegetables in the dish. It was a bit over dressed and I found it to be a bit wet. The flavours were quite nice though :) My mom and I shared the Tabliyeh Saj Chicken Shawarma as per the recommendation of our fantastic waitress, Marva. I think I would try a different protein next time too, but this one was amazing!! There's that delicious crunch in the outer side of the saj, and you've got the stuffed insides and a garlic dip accompaniment. I loved the pickles as well which just helped cut through the savory flavours. I think this is a very well balanced dish and I would happily return for more. Over all, we had a great time here and enjoyed our meal. Marva, was amazing!! She really did a fantastic job. With our lamb being cooked improperly, she offered to have it redone. We refused since we were almost done anyway :) But she kindly gifted us a box of sweet treats. Variations of baklawa sweets and we thoroughly enjoyed those. Give this place a try and just let the staff know if there's anything you don't like or think could improve. They've got a great attitude. I'd love to see this place stick around the neighborhood. read more

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I happened upon this place as I was heading home from a long day and decided to pop in to try it. Showed up 45 minutes before closing and the staff was as friendly as if it was midday. Was escorted to a table quickly and my order was taken/arrived quickly. I ordered a falafel wrap with lentil soup. The falafel was good, warm and flavourful. I found the falafel itself to be a bit on the salty side. The soup was great. Absolutely loved it. Worth trying again and I will be back to this place. read more

I've heard a lot of hype over this place so decided to check it out, but man was I soo unimpressed. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma plate with fries that came with veggies, a piece of bread, and garlic sauce. The bread and fries dipped in the garlic sauce was good, but that was the best part of the meal. The shawarma meat was absolutely disgusting. The portion wasn't the largest, but out of the serving provided, about 50% of the 'meat' was chicken skin or fatty bits, which meant uneatable. I ended up throwing most of the 'chicken' out because I was tired of sorting through which parts were actually edible meat. Food thoughts aside, the restaurant was pretty nice. Newly renovated and it showed. All the staff was helpful when I was trying to choose what to order and they gave clear descriptions of what different items were. Overall, the food left me with a bad opinion of the place and I don't think i'll return. read more

Paramount Fine Foods - Huge selection of sweets! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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We ordered the full BBQ beef platter. Picked it up and took it home, and instead what we found was the cheaper ground beef skewers. On top of that, they gave us only 3 pita breads for our whole family. I have been eating Paramount food for years, but unfortunately this location does not measure up and I think it tarnishes the great brand. Will not be going back. For what they charge, portions should be generous, not skimpy. read more

We ordered the mixed combo and found the meat to be a bit dry and tough. The rice wasn't too good either; a little undercooked it seemed. The pitas were pretty good because they were made fresh and were still warm. We placed our order using the website but they didn't start making the order until you actually showed up and paid. So whatever time the website tells you that your order will be ready is useless. read more

Went there on the long weekend. We had to wait about forty five minutes plus to get our food for takeout, which was prepared. It was literally just sitting there, however they were too understaffed to provide it to us in a timely manner. We were waiting there despite it being prepared and ready to go. When I tried following up, the server/cashier was dismissive. The only server/cashier, was rude, and was particularly rude and disparaging to some of the delivery drivers (in particular to an asian delivery driver) and even the kitchen staff - nobody deserves to be spoken to or demeaned like that. She only had a face shield on, and did not wash her hands or use gloves in between touching the cash register and the fresh bread. Gross. read more

Staple for middle eastern. Shish tawook is a generous portion and falafel are also crispy and flavorful

Came here with a group and had a lot of different items. I liked the hummus appetizer. The rest of the group and myself didnt enjoy the mains like the shish tawouk and beef and chicken shwarma, it was just really bland. read more

Service was lousy and the food was not that much better. There are so many better options if you're looking for Middle Eastern food. This place is not up to snuf...won't go here again. read more

I got takeout for dinner from here. I ordered the chicken shawarma dinner and had a tabouleh salad. I also got a box of baklava. Honestly, I wasn't impressed at all. I am used to shawarma plates coming with the meat, rice, potatoes, and a salad. For the same price as normal, I only got a salad and meat. The chicken was sadly dry and the "hot" sauce was tasty but disappointingly mild. The baklava were very tasty but tiny. While the food was not very good, the service was also average. I had to wait for a bit before being served and the food took quite a while. I ended up eating the baklava while I waited because I was so hungry. There was one guy doing cash and the other man was just hanging out when he could have taken initiative and served the customers who were waiting. read more

I don't know if the cooks at paramount have changed but I stopped by here with a colleague for lunch and we were both amazed by our wraps! I had the falafel wrap which had pickles, turnips, onions, lettuces, tomatoes, hummus and tahini. It was the perfect size and the flavours were amazing. My colleague who had the beef shawarma didn't think beef and pickles would go together but he said it was amazing. The reason for he 4 stars is because there is only one waitress during the lunch hour. There are a lot of people that stop by here for lunch with large tables. Although she can balance well, I feel like she could use an extra set of hands. Our drinks weren't topped up but she did follow up (when we were done our meal) to ask if we enjoyed everything. I would recommend this place only if you have at least an hour for lunch. read more

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Ordered a chicken/beef platter with potatoes and a saj wrap. The quality of the meat is very low...literally chopped up small bits of chicken and beef to make it seem like it's a lot. The beef was very dry...I don't think I'll be going here again read more

Paramount Fine Foods - Quality of the meat is down..ordered chicken/beef and you can tell by the picture that it's literally just chopped up tiny bits like its old - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Let me just start off by saying that I'm so glad I came here. It's a vibrant and modern looking restaurant with lots of seating to dine in. Anyways, we were seated right away to the table of our choice and were gotten drinks right away. The waitress seemed nice enough, was prompt with bringing our appetizers and main dishes, and checked in on us once or twice. To start off, we had the hummus with pita on the side and lentil soup. Let me tell you, that lentil soup was to die for--the perfect thick consistency and the flavour (especially once you squeeze lemon onto it) was on point. I also enjoyed the hummus and I think we finished a whole basket of pita lol. And just to give the pita some limelight here, it was the best pita I've ever had, hands down--warm, thin enough to dip into the hummus yet thick enough to break apart to put food inside. Also love that it's made fresh (that's what I was told anyways). The main dish, "the mixed grill", was good; the falafel we ordered on the side were decent (not the best I've tasted but certainly not the worst); and the portion size was huge and really a bang for your buck. I honestly couldn't finish my main dish and probably only got a few bites in before I couldn't eat anything else. All in all, I really enjoyed the food; the service was good; and the restaurant looked clean, spacious and presentable so I'd definitely dine here again. read more

I highly recommend this spot , our first time coming here .. the food was delicious , and our friends loved it and we celebrated here for my gf's best friends birthday , service was fast very polite and respectful , the waitresses were very quick , and helpful . definitely coming back read more

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The Kafta kabobs are the best I've had in Toronto. The humus was amazing as well!! Did not enjoy the shish tawouk that much, was dry but honestly the restaurant is all about the kabobs. It's fantastic. The bread we got was a little burnt but overall, the food was great! The inside is quite amazing, very clean and super modern. Definitely recommend this place to take out guests. read more

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I ordered the Arayas and Kofka pita. Portion sizes were poor when comparing to the prices. Staff were friendly and food came in a timely manner though. This place is too commercialized and I would go somewhere else to get a better experience. read more

Paramount Fine Foods - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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2.5 stars round up to 3. This is a new restaurant in this plaza. Restaurant is nice and clean. Service was friendly. I had a chicken shawerma sandwich combo with salad and drink. Sandwich itself was a bit small and not a whole lot of meat. The salad was delish; lettuce and other toppings were very fresh and nice crunch to it. Salad complimented sandwich well. My husband had the Koofta entree. Portion was smaller than expected; it came with 2 ground beef skewers, rice, half pita and hummus. Meat was good; pita was a bit soggy; and rice was bland. Overall, nice interior decoration, good service; but portions are a bit small for the price. read more

Paramount Fine Foods - Shawerma sandwich and salad. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Finally there's a Paramount close to home. This location was recently opened. Inside the ambiance is spacious, beautiful, clean, contemporary with Arabic influences all over. The food, like all other locations is the same for the most part. Our service was excellent: friendly, fast, efficient and knowledgeable about their menu. In terms of food here's the breakdown: Babaganoush: 4/5 deliciousand well portioned Hummus: 2/5 too thick, needed some additional olive oil to give it a cremier texture. Beef Manakeesh: 3/5 Spinach Manakeesh: 4/5 Mixed platter: 4/5 read more

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our favourite family restaurant, great food and great service. our server Manal was so pleasant and friendly, made herself available even though it was a busy Wednesday. would definitely recommend to anyone. read more

Don't expect much in terms of portion size, but otherwise pretty descent food. Disappointed with the lamb chops, about 1/4 of the size of an actual lamb chop. Had better and fresher shawarma elsewhere. read more

It never ceases to amaze me how fast Paramount has grown in the GTA; they had a poster on the front announcing a contest to celebrate their 10 Years! (http://www.paramountfinefoods.com/10years/) We came here on Sunday for lunch and we arrived at 11:45 am, and we had no issues getting a table. Restaurant was very clean, from outside you could smell the shawarma roasting on the spit, and once inside, the smell of the bread oven. The nice thing about weekends is that you can order the dishes they only make Sat-Sun like Foul (bean and chickpea bowl), and lebneh (thick yogurt). The menu also featured new stuff (since my last visit to a sit-down Paramount) like the Saaj bread, grilled wings, and the aptly named 'Yalla' Fries lol. Anyways, we ordered the moutabal (roasted eggplant dip), and a cheese & zataar(thyme and sesame seed) manakeesh, a fatoush salad with chicken shawarma, and a falafel plate, which all came with a basket of freshly baked bread. The flavors were all authentic, the salad ingredients we're fresh, and the bread is, as-always, amazing. The falafel was also really light and fluffy, and we knew they were fried to order because even after 10 mins, they were still crispy on the outside and warm on the inside. The flavor was also not over-powering, and a good chickpea flour ratio that made it light and pillowy. Service was also really nice, she very helpful with water refills, hot sauce, and napkin requests. Thank you! 4.5 * read more

Paramount Fine Foods - Cheese & zataar manakeesh, moutabal, and bread - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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We went to this location for a bite over the weekend. Understandably they were caught up with back to back orders from various delivery apps so our food came in late. The server was very sweet and kept checking in time and again even though we were getting our order for bits and pieces which is why one star. The bread arrived ice cold which we found unusual as they usually provide hot breads . It was probably kept and not attended. The falafel was fried in coconut oil which was disgusting as it had a very pungent afterstate. The other outlets don't taste as bad. Further someone in the kitchen kept yelling all the time which could be heard in the dining section across the restaurant. I will travel half an hour more and go to downtown but never visit or order from this location again. read more

This is my first time at Paramount Fine Foods. It's actually a pretty big chain I've seen them in Canada and also the USA. We decided to get take out for the whole office today. The service was a bit slow, but it was a big lunch order. I got the beef shawarma with everything in it and fries. For their sides they have lettuce, pickles veggies, garlic sauce, hot sauce, tebullah, onions, and pickles. I also order an additional side of chicken yallal fries. It's basically a shawarma Poutine with their garlic sauce instead of gravy with your choice of shawarma meat (I.e. Beef or chicken). I personally really likes the fries. The shawarma was okay. A few of my co workers got the open plate shawarma. That seems a little better. It comes with your choice of side fries or rice and they all come with extra pita on the side. Their garlic sauce is a must ! It is the best I've had ! Get extra on the side for your fries too! read more

Paramount Fine Foods - Beef shawarma with hot sauce - Middle Eastern Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The service here was non-existent even though we were literally the only ones in the restaurant. Key points: - Our food took more than 35 minutes to come even though no one else was there. The server and chief were talking for a good majority of the time we spent waiting. - Their pita also wasn't inflated like it normally is at all the other locations, so that was a bummer. - There was hair in my uncle's food. - The food was bland and their chicken & beef were dry. - Took 10 minutes for the server to get the bill & take out boxes even though there was no one else at the restaurant. And after giving it to us we asked for the machine & she took so long we just decided to pay cash so we wouldn't have to wait any longer. Also a side note, when we got seated the table across from us had just finished. When we left more than an hour later, their table still had not been cleared of the dishes that were left there. Just shows how lazy the server was. read more

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We came here for lunch today on a cold wintery day. We arrived at around 2.30pm and the place was virtually empty. We ordered a fattoush salad, beef manakeesh, mezza plate, chicken shawarma wrap, mixed grill plate and a chicken & beef shawarma plate. The fattoush salad was good. The beef manakeesh was delicious, like a warm flat bread/ thin pizza. I would definitely order this again. The mezza plate was so so. I found the tabbouleh much too acidic. The chicken shawarma wrap was gobbled up fast, by my son. So I presume it was quite good. The mixed grill plate, we ordered with fries. The strip loin beef was too dry and tough. The chicken skewer was ok. The kafta skewer was the most moist, out of all 3 meats and the best tasting. The fries were quite good too. The meat on the mixed shawarma plate wasn't good at all, the beef being the drier of the 2. I wouldn't order that again, but I personally hate dry meat. With a fresh mint tea, the total bill was just under $80. The service was ok, the lady checked on us a few times but she didn't refill our water glasses until towards the end of our meal. I wouldn't come back to order any shawarma meats or some of the skewers but the manakeesh are worth returning for. read more

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Food: decent quality but portions are small, nothing too special Price: a bit on the higher side for what you're getting Service: we waited quite some time for the server to take our order and the food didn't arrive that quickly either Bonus: kids play area for after the meal. It's small, but entertains the kids read more

Food: I had the mezza plate as an appetizer that we shared. I love hummus and the two hummus dips were great! Had a lot of flavour without going overboard. The olive oil drizzled on top completed it for me. The chicken shawarma saj wrap was good! Could've been a bit more savory as it tasted a bit dry. Wouldn't order it again but it was decent. Ambience: the customer service was good! And the interior looked modern and pleasing as well Overall rating: 3.5/5 Would love to come back for that mezza plate! read more

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I heard about this restaurant for a while now and finally tried it out. Coming on a weekday, the restaurant was pretty empty. The restaurant is quite spacious and there were only 2 tables seated. We waited to be seated and let me just say that the lighting here is on point. It's so bright and the interior is very nice. We were given the menus and a fair bit of time to look at the menu. We ordered the Paramount Favourites which are the Mezza Plate and the Mini Mixed Grill Plate and shared it between two people. Both are great options if you're looking for variety. The Mezza Plate has 3 different items. There is the Moutabbal (smoked eggplant), Tabbouleh (a Levantine vegetarian dish made of tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur, and onion, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt), and hummus. I personally really liked the Moutabbal and the hummus as they were rich but not too overwhelmingly heavy. The Tabbouleh has a strong aroma to it so I wasn't something I preferred. However, it's a great palate cleanser. The Mini Mixed Grill Plate is definitely good for sharing. There is also the Mixed Grill Plate which is a regular size of this. You get the option of choosing fries or white rice on the side. We chose white rice. They give a lot of rice and it's seasoned so it's not just plain white rice. It comes with BBQ Striploin Beef, Shish Tawouk, and Kafta served with grilled tomatoes and onions, a piece of spicy pita bread and a side of hummus and garlic sauce. The spicy pita bread is a good spicy it's a mild but flavourful spicy. The Kafta was juicy and the softest of the three. I found the Striploin Beef to be a bit hard. The waiter was quite attentive. I dropped one of the spoons and the moment I looked up, he came holding a plate and new utensils. There's also a slide like McDonald's for children to play in near the entrance which is perfect for families with young children. Overall a great experience here. Even though there weren't that many customers, there was a bit of a wait to get the server to come to our table. read more

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I made reservations for 8 of us. All family taking mom and dad out to eat. We arrived and another party was arguing with the manager about the empty table reserved for us. He explained that it was reserved and tried to seat us. The other party sat down anyway and we were told that we would now have to wait until another table opened up. We left and went elsewhere. They should not have served them. This place seems so poorly managed. Why take reservations if you are not going to honour them? We will not be back. read more

This place is the biggest rip off. They have no respect for customers. They charged 250 dollars for 24 zaatar and 24 lehmejoun. Very unprofessional, disrespectful and ripoff. My mother ordered food and they never said the price like any normal restaurant would. Also she's ordered food from here for years at the Scarborough location. Who ever pays 250 for that type of food? The manager was so rude he has no people skills on top of it all he tried to kick us out of his "restaurant". Very poorly ran place. Disgusting. Never have I ever experienced such disrespect. He should really be taught respect. Don't recommend it to anyone. read more

Great food! Great service. Friendly group of people. Food is tasty. Environment is clean and welcoming!