The food is good with the pita being the star of the meal…read more Service is relaxed if a bit reserved. Love that they were able to expand the hours and are now open for lunch. Perhaps the weekend is next?

Food, services, ambiance, all were fine. Falafel wasn't anything special. I'll try other places in…read morethe area before potentially returning in a pinch.

This is exactly my favorite kind of restaurant. My best friend knew it too. He loves this place and…read morehas lived on the island 15 years. Knowing that Lebanese food is my favorite of all this was one of our first stops in my two weeks stay. This is a family owned place with the owners behind the counter and working in the kitchen, they appear to be husband and wife, and they couldn't be more friendly or kind. They were so very nice to us and answered all of our silly questions. The food here is magnificent! I had never had tabouli fries before, that was the first. My buddy said their fries were excellent and they are, they are double fried and very crunchy. That is my favorite kind of fry. Pillowy soft on the inside too. The beef-lamb shawarma was special. We got the one with the hot sauce and added more. We are both also chilli heads. I will absolutely be bringing my wife here when we return to the island in the fall. Yalla is 5 stars all the way. Lots of locals in and out while we dined. They know this place is special.

Great food, fun petite Middle Eastern restaurant great staff, tons of choices…read more Very reasonably priced homemade desserts and now with a piano, the staff can accompany on cello for an amazing evening experience

Placed a 6:30 PM takeout order, but it wasn't ready until 7:00 PM. When we arrived to pick it up,…read morestaff dismissed the delay as being "a little bit behind," but a 30-minute wait for a scheduled pickup is unacceptable. Very poor communication and zero respect for the customer's time.

Great spot in Victoria!…read more Definitely worth getting a meal here if you're in town! We started with the crispy eggplant. It was perfectly fried, with nutty tahini to dip into. We also had a few chicken shawarmas, falafel bowl, soup and beer. Oh yeah, they have beer on tap! So nice! Everything was great! Well, my son did t love his soup but he was so hungry, he ate it anyway! We saw them making their own pita bread! That's so awesome! Highly recommend!

This restaurant is a dual store/restaurant. I was just walking by looking for someplace to eat and…read morewandered into the restaurant. I ordered the beef gyro and it was pretty good. The store has a huge selection of hard to find Mediterranean products. The restaurant was very clean including the bathroom. 5/4/2026

I had the Sampler Plate, which includes baba ganouj (baba ganoush) or hummus (your choice -- I…read morechose both, half & half), falafel, dolma, roasted veggies (broccoli, which was a bit burned, and eggplant, which was sooo delicious), couscous, and pita. First, the couscous is not the usual couscous we've all had. This is Lebanese couscous, which is so different as to be unrecognizable as "couscous". It is so very good, I could have a whole meal of that and be happy. I generally prefer baked falafels, but this fried one was great; crispy on the outside, and soft and green on the inside. I've avoided dolma in the past, as I had it once years ago and it was terrible. But this dolma was good enough for me to stop avoiding it in the future. People were very nice, and it took less than 10 minutes for my order to be ready. It's a grocery store with a deep selection of many items, such as spices, pastas, canned fish, .... (see photos). I enjoyed this enough, I came back again about a week later for another Sampler Plate meal. My only slight peeves are, I wish there were a bit more to the salad (which isn't even listed as one of the sampler items, so a bit hard to complain!), and that the pita had some whole grains in it (I find white wheat boring).

I was only in town for three days, but ended up coming to this lovely restaurant twice during my…read morestay. Apparently the owner chef has been there for more than 10 years. The food quality was outstanding and service was top-notch. I highly recommend.

We came here for the Reuben and were not disappointed! Thankfully we decided to split the sandwich…read more(with fries) and added the Little Gem salad. Wow! What a great combination and great flavours! Plenty enough for lunch for two people. The meat on the Reuben was so juicy and flavourful and the Little Gem salad was amazing. We throughly enjoyed our meal. The service was great; quick, friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come here again when back in Nanaimo.

Got the veggie deluxe platter which included 3 falafel, fried eggplant, potatoes, hummus, choice of…read moresalad, pita, and dips. The menu in store said it also came with 2 grape leaves but those were not there. I liked the tabbouli, which was fresh and extra lemony. The falafels and eggplant were too oily. It was good that the falafels were extra crispy but I felt like I could taste the oil itself, and the eggplant was completely soggy with oil. The potatoes did not have the excess grease problem and were nicely seasoned. The hummus was good but drizzled with oil which was the last thing I wanted more of. The pita was the kind you can buy at the grocery store, would have been nicer if it was warmed up. The veggie deluxe plate was about $20 after tax, which is towards the upper end of prices for donair shops. This plate does contain more of a variety than the falafel plates at lots of shops though. The amount of food was enough that I felt full. I can't really say if it was worth it because I was so turned off by the greasy eggplant that I wasn't able to really enjoy it. To me the staff was neither friendly nor unfriendly. Anything with falafel takes a little longer because they fry them to order, so considering that, the wait time for my food was reasonable.

Everything I've ever ordered from Crispy Falafel has been delicious, healthy, light, and packed…read morewith flavour. One of these days, I'm going to sit down in the restaurant and give a review on that end. For now, all I can speak on is the food. I ordered my lunch at the office from SkipTheDishes. The Greek salad was tangy, vibrant, and crisp with a tang from the green olives and a zip from the feta. The flavours mingled into a fresh, onion-fueled bite topped with cleansing lettuce and cucumber alongside fresh sliced tomato. The mixed shawarma donair in tannour bread? If you're ever ordering from here, do *not* miss out on the Tannour bread. Light, crispy, flavourful, and a perfect shell to hold the fillings of juicy meats, veggies, sauces and all. Combined with their house hummus and hot sauce? You can't go wrong. The whole meal was filling, flavour packed, and healthier than other options. You can literally taste the freshness. I would have liked more feta and olive in my salad, as a personal preference, and couldn't find any chicken in my "mixed shawarma", but nonetheless, I did enjoy it very much. If looking for a good appy, I recommend their "lentil soup" or "seasoned potatoes as well (be warned these are oiled up but oh so good!) I'll continue to be a regular at Crispy Falafel when ordering lunch, and continue to recommend to friends and family ;)

foods great! line moves quickly. prices are very affordable. cute cozy little place in a central…read morearea and very accessible and convenient

Finally made it to Zaaki Cuisine, a small shawarma spot (with only two high stools inside). It's…read morenext to a Mean Poutine branch. Small lineup but it moved quickly. Platters are $13.99 to $18.99. - Lentil soup ($6.00) - homey - Zaaki's special platter ($18.99) - includes all their meats (chicken shawarma, beef + lamb and three falafels). Very generous portion. Falafels were excellent, cooked to order. Hommus had an enjoyable, unexpected heat Great spot for a filling, tasty meal. 4.5 stars.

Small parkling lot right beside it which is convenient. It is tucked away from the main spots for…read morerestaurants though so not a lot of traffic here. The prices are fantastic. Around 12 something for a platter. These days it's up to 15-17. I expected less quantity but they give big portions. The lady serving me was very detailed oriented, slowly stacking the salad making sure pieces dont fall over. The hummus was in a small plastic container that is put into one section of the platter plate. It'd be less waste if they just plopped on the hummus like other places. They give plenty of meat to cover the rice. I asked for extra garlic sauce and they were happy to give it. The chicken was nice. Not dry. The lamb however was soggy like it was steamed too long after shaving the pieces. The rice was also disappointing and was way overcooked and soggy. I think they could be a really great place if they can fix the sogginess of the rice and lamb.

Food is always great. Portions are huge. I've used this place as a go to for getting food to feed…read morefamily

Superbaba is one of my favourite restaurants for a quick, delicious Middle Eastern meal in the Main…read moreand Broadway area. I ordered the Kofta Bowl. It came with beef cooked to perfection, rice, and fresh pickled veggies. The restaurant is medium sized, and some people take the food to go, however, there tends to always be sufficient space to dine in if you want. Look forward to returning when I'm in the area again

The owner responded so kindly when I had an issue, I really like this place and the food is…read moreconsistent and tasty.

Really great Mediterranean food truck. We had chicken…read morekebabs, falafel and dolmades with ratatouille. Loved all! Next time we are in Anacortes we know where to eat. They were recommended by owner who also owns Turkish coffee kiosk next to Anthony's. Came back to him to thank for recommending. Great coffee, best baklava and great Turkish delight.

This food is fantastic. If you haven't been here yet you are missing out. There is something for…read moreeveryone. The flavors are just out of this world. From food to drinks. Not the traditional alcoholic drinks. Amazing Turkish Coffee and Tea. I'm sure there are more drinks I have not mentioned. It is like taking a food vacation to a place and time that you just don't want it to end. For all the people that live in the area, you are truly blessed by this truly captivating food journey. Enjoy the the good things in life. Oh! Very healthy for most everything. Deserts! Yeah! They are delicious too. Treat your self.