Family owned restaurant, highly recommend. This restaurant still maintained good taste and service…read moresince last review 2 years ago. I love the tea with gold cups and my dad who always refuse to drink tea in the evening cannot resist. Love the grill chicken and the rack of lamb. The main comes with rice or chips and salad. I especially love the home made chips and it is a must order side as it is very fresh and crispy and 1000% better than lays chips. There is parking outside. Only needed is to renovate especially the stairs and washroom. Service is very good and we have a good chat with the owners son. It is a casual environment and not very busy in the weekdays. Highly recommend to support this local restaurant .

The food was excellent the service wasn't bad, overall the dining experience was goodread more

We were in the mood for some chicken shawarma so figured we would give this place a try for take…read moreout. When we got there, we were left unattended for about 8 minutes or so with no one else in line. I get it, covid 19 times means lots of orders to attend to, no biggie. We placed our orders for 2 chicken shawarma plates. It turned out they charge a small fee for using credit cards. I'm not sure if this was something this establishment was doing prior to covid 19 since this was my first visit but you would think amidst this pandemic that a restaurant would discourage the use of cash altogether, but not this place. Mind you, the fee wasn't anything big but it was the principle that matters. Anyway, the food itself wasn't all that good. The chicken was dry, the potatoes were hard, the rice had this buttery taste and their version of the white garlic sauce was something out of a ranch salad dressing bottle. Also, the hot sauce they provided was from the Red Rooster bottles you would find in Asian grocery stores. I've never ever had this kind of hot sauce from a shawarma joint, lol. Definitely not coming back to this one!

3.5 out of 5. We…read moreordered Chicken Shawarma and Lamb Shish Kebab for takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic. The yellow rice was very moist and delicious. The potatoes are okay but a little on the dry side. The chicken shawarma and lamb shish kebab came with a generous amount of meat and we were happy. The meals came with a hot sauce (small size) and a white creamy sauce (big size). I enjoyed the sauce but we ended up squeezing some lemon juice on our lamb to minimize the gamey taste. There was also salads that came along with the meals. I would say the chicken shawarma was better than the lamb. I think we probably would head back next time.

A smaller, but packed to the rafters Iranian speciality food store…read more Lots of pistachios, nuts and dried figs, fruit "leather", drinks and biscuits from Iran. Massive array of Iranian flatbreads of different varieties. Iranian zafran and great spices too. Lots of high-quality Iranian rice inducing smoked rice! I could have spent a bundle here. Nice shop, very pleasant owner.

Ava Esfahan Food Market is one of my top picks in Toronto…read more The customer service is top-notch. The staff is friendly, helpful, and always willing to assist with any questions. The atmosphere is very positive and energetic. The prices are very affordable. In addition,I highly recommend (Esfahan_Restaurant) for an unforgettable dining experience.

It's a bright beautifully designed space…read more It's adjacent to the POD Hotel where I stayed. Only did breakfast there and the poached eggs are great. They really need more consistent coffee... Always lukewarm for the 3 days I ventured in. Also, flavor was not consistent. Regardless I would definitely eat here again

Amazing place to hangout! Perfect brunch place... just that…read morewaiting is quite long especially during holidays We had to wait for 45-50 mins as we were 15th in waiting list! Worth the wait.. there is a lobby alongside which has good sitting area for waiting.. They do have guest parking for Cafe Landwer which we were not aware of ! But overall good place!

Sababa in Thornhill doesn't chase trends--it outlives them. I've been eating here for 30 years,…read morewhich in restaurant time is basically surviving a war, and Sababa is still standing, still feeding people the way it always has: honest, soulful Middle Eastern food that shows up every day and does the job right. This is the kind of place where the menu hasn't been "reimagined," because it never needed to be. The chicken skewers dinner is a personal staple--charred just enough, juicy where it counts, seasoned with the confidence. The shawarma is famous for a reason: shaved hot, spiced deep, and piled without apology. You start with the dip platter because that's what you do here--hummus, tahini, baba ghanoush--the opening handshake before the real conversation begins. Attached to the restaurant is a grocery store that feels like a lifeline--shelves of hard-to-find ingredients, spices, and staples that remind you food isn't just something you order, it's something you live with. There's also a takeout counter with a few tables, perfect for quick eats that turn into longer stays because the food demands your attention. Sam Azar founded the place, and the legend goes deeper than the menu--he even made their lentil soup recipe public, giving it away to the newspapers like a gift, not a secret. That generosity still hangs in the air. Today, his children carry the torch, and you can feel the continuity: same spirit, same standards, same refusal to mess with something that works. Sababa isn't flashy. It's better than that. It's dependable, rooted, and quietly excellent--the kind of restaurant you measure your life around, not your Instagram feed. Find calm fam atmosphere, not TikTok madness with a side of chaos. CHEERS!!!

My AirBnB host recommended trying the delicious Middle Eastern food around town, so how I could…read morerefuse? In the same plaza where I was getting laundry done, I stopped by here. The dining hall was closed, so I ordered food from their next-door Sababa Mid-Eastern Groceries store's to-go counter at the back. First item that caught my eye was their steak liver pita. I also ordered a bowl of their famous lentil soup and grabbed a bottle of Efsane Uludağ Gazozu. The liver was as I would hope, rich iron-y flavor with fresh lettuce and tomato salad with a dash of chili flakes. I pretty much inhaled it, as I was famished. However, it was the lentil soup that made me take pause. I have made lentil soup at home in the past with meh results, but tasting this rendition's unassuming, yet thoroughly satisfying flavor and filling consistency made me want to try again. Lastly, the uludağ rounded out everything nicely, a slightly different crispness to it that took me by surprise. A humble feast was had.

2nd time visit…read more Quality very consistent and excellent. Staff very efficient and friendly. Start off with a basket of free pita bread (yes, free, an adjective not commonly used in restaurants nowadays). Pita bread was hot, toasty and soft Staff recommended the eggplant appetizer instead of cauliflower, eggplant slices were seared with a nice crust with a moist gooey eggplant meat center, add a citrusy splash, perfection Ordered lamb chops and the veal tenderloin skewers. Both ordered medium rare. Unfortunately the lamb chops were more on the medium side. My veal were removed from the skewers before arriving at my table. Most of the larger pieces were medium rare, the smaller pieces were towards the medium side. Both plates come with a large portion of rice and vegetables. Plenty of leftovers to take home, staff also offered to give us some fresh pita bread to take home, sweet.

6 stars if I could based on the service…read more Everyone who works here is SO nice!! I was meeting someone for dinner and was early. I was able to grab a seat and read while I waited which was nice. We sat on the little patio area since it was quieter than inside and the mall wasn't too busy. I had the jallab lemonade which was really nice. A perfect balance of sweet and tartness. I usually don't love rose flavour but this combination is really good. They had a prix fix menu which included 3 dishes for I think $38. We tried the mezzes sampler and eggplant starters, both got the chicken tawouk, and tried the baklava and kaffna for dessert. We had to move tables for a reservation and as a thank you they offered us a bonus dessert and tea. Wow! If I wasn't already sold on coming back, this guaranteed it. Everything was delicious and service was wonderful. Really a delightful experience.

Chicken shawarma with rice. It comes with a potato slice. Rice is yellow rice with peas and carrots…read moresprinkled in. Chicken tastes nice but sauce definitely needs work. It's pretty dull and really need the hot sauce to overcome the fatty global feel of the white sauce.

Absolutely underrated spot for shawarma takeout meals. They have affordable daily specials and…read moretheir hot sauce is delicious. I often get their shawarma on rice and their chicken shawarma plates = great service, quick fix, and tasty meals! Give them a try!

Main food was full of flavour. Proteins cooked to perfection. Unfortunately the hummus was a…read morelittle watery. Service was wonderful. The space was large but a little cramped. The place seats at least 100ppl which is great for business and the service is never lacking.

Well, honestly I was hoping to get decent kebab sandwich with substantial amount of meat, salad…read more.. instead the buns were extremely thick while the portion of meat and the rest was surprisingly small. And I wonder why was meat completely unsalted? Veal also tasted as if it was stewed instead of charcoal grilled. All wraps and sandwiches tasted like artificial, just like a bun with meat from Loblow. But wait a sec, a bun from Loblow's doesn't cost $17! Sorry, but this is the first and the last time ordering from this restaurant.

The service was great from the moment we walked in. Someone quickly came over to ask what we'd like…read moreto drink, which made us feel welcomed right away. It was an open buffet, and the staff checked on us a few times throughout our visit, making sure everything was okay and that we had what we needed. The ambiance was really nice, and I honestly loved the vibe of the place. There was a belly dancer, and she was really nice and added a fun, lively touch to the overall experience. The food was good overall. It wasn't too bad at all, and I enjoyed what I tried, though I do wish there had been a bit more variety to choose from. Even so, everything was still tasty and satisfying. Dessert was also good and a nice way to end the meal. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with good service, a nice atmosphere, and enjoyable food, and I would definitely consider going back.

We wanted to come here for the buffet, but upon arriving, we were told that it was closed (we got…read morethere in the mid-afternoon)... even though we checked open times beforehand online. The take-out counter was open, so we opted for that instead. Most of the foods on display were ready-to-go and vegetarian / vegan. You can also order manakeesh (Lebanese flatbread topped with toppings such as cheese, spinach, and za'atar - akin to thin-crust pizza) to be made on site. We opted for the vegetarian mix-and-match plates, which came with either rice or salad, 5 small sides, and 3 falafels. Most of the items were pretty good, my favourites being the arnabeet (cauliflower), eggplant with chickpeas and tomato-based sauce, bamya (okra), and white cannellini beans salad. The warak enab (also called dolma or stuffed grape vine leaves) was flavourless and had too much ratio-to-grape vine leaves ratio (more rice inside that I'd like). The tabbouleh was way too salty. The other dishes were good though. Although the manakeesh was made fresh to order, it came out pretty fast. It was also extremely salty. There were a few small tables by the take-out counter, for those who wish to eat the take-out items on the spot. They packaged all the items very well to avoid leakage.

I ordered Ash Dogh from this restaurant through Uber Eats, but they sent me Adasi instead. When I…read morecalled to ask about the mistake, they told me they didn't have Ash Dogh and decided to send Adasi without even informing me first. There was no message or call just a completely different dish delivered. When I contacted them, their response was extremely rude and unprofessional. They basically said, "Do whatever you want," instead of apologizing or offering a solution. This is terrible customer service and shows a complete lack of responsibility. I feel like I wasted my money and time. I definitely won't be ordering from here again, and I don't recommend anyone else to either.

This place has the lowest price for Persian kebobs, you can get a beef skewer, chicken breast,…read morerice, and tomato for 16.99 plus tax. And it's a whole chicken breast !!! The quality is great also, best budget meal if you need clean protein. The items are at least 2-3 dollars more on the menu if you order it through doordash or Uber