It's a good Takeaway option, but if you prefer dining, you might will get frustrated because they…read moreare short of service staff. I had to wait for an hour just to get my order. Food is absolutely good.

Great for takeout. Quick turnaround, friendly staff and the food is tasty…read more Love it for a quick meal.

Craving some Middle Eastern food. Ordered Syrian chicken shawarma platter for two A either fattoush…read moreor fries. Opted for the former. Food ready at time expected. Not bad. Not the most spectacular meal I've had but hit the spot/ The portions are quite generous. Will give them another try if in this part of town!

Went here and loved it. Great shawarma and rice. Will gladly go again. Clean pleasant restaurant,…read morefriendly and knowledgeable staff.

I always stop there when I go to Halifax. I love the food both sweet and salty. And the owner is…read moresuper friendly.

Stopped in because they had the olive oil I wanted and was tempted by the baklava at the counter…read more Best baklava I've ever had in Halifax.

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.

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.

Today, I had the best Shawarma I've ever had in my life from Aladdins. Ingredients were…read moreproportionately added up, and the chicken was very savoury! I wish I had discovered this gem sooner. Friendly staff and cool decor inside was a nice touch . Don't sleep on these Shawarmas

Since I came to Halifax I didn't enjoy a meal that much. It was so delicious!! The Fatoush Salad is…read moreyummy!! arabian shawarma is to die for!! The mixed grill was great with rice. I would definitely come back.. It was worth the drive and the money.. One more thing to add.. The arabian touch in decoration together with the arabic music was a perfect add to a perfectly served meal

Ray's is a great alternative to greasy take-out food…read more You walk in and order at the counter. Most of the food is on the other side of the sneeze guard, so you can see what it is in case it's new to you. Then you pay at the other end of the counter next to the drink fridges. They have cafeteria style trays to load up and carry your food to the table of your choice. You also grab your own napkins, etc. Ray's has some gluten-free options if you need them. A great spot to grab delicious shawarma and perfect for grabbing food while you're out shopping or running errands in Bayers Lake!

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.

We went here for lunch, and it was a great choice! No wait for a table, water views, and the food…read morewas mostly good. We got the lunch special, lamb pita and lamb bowl. Both were underwhelming. Not much meat and the veggies/pickles they give are a little random. BUT, everything else we got was really good, especially the babagannosh and puffed up pita! That was definitely my favorite dish. I could eat a whole bowl of it! The tomato and peach salad, and broccolini sides we got were also very good! Service was a bit slow and they got my order wrong but was quick to fix it. I would definitely come here again, but try the skewers instead of the bowl or pita.

Darya's brunch buffet used to be one of the best dining deals in Halifax. It was a genuine standout…read morethat included a generous spread of high-quality Mediterranean dishes, all at a price point that made it feel like a treat without the guilt. We were regulars, and for good reason, sometimes going every week. ...but that's what makes the recent changes so disappointing. The buffet price has jumped from $35 to $42 per person (about a 20% increase) and yet somehow the offerings have gone in the opposite direction. The number of dishes on the buffet has been reduced, and most of the accompanying sauces have been quietly cut back or eliminated altogether. The toum, in particular, used to be a highlight (garlicky, creamy, and addictive) and its absence is genuinely felt. Now, two people are now easily spending $100+ for what is demonstrably less food than before. Since tax and tips are calculated as a percentage of overall spend, you end up paying quite a bit more per person than what you did a few months ago. The food that remains is still good. Darya's kitchen hasn't lost its touch, and the quality of the Mediterranean cooking is evident. And of course, the views are spectacular. But value is about the whole equation, and right now that equation doesn't balance. Paying more for less, especially when the "less" includes things you loved, is a hard sell. We probably won't be back again, at least for a long time . Here's hoping they reconsider and restore what made this special for everyone, locals as well as seasonal tourists, in the first place.

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!!!

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!