It's About Time is Lebanese food with specialties from Beirut. It's a store front restaurant with…read morea pretty spartan interior. Most of their business is take out although there is room for maybe four people to sit at two counters. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. I asked him to make me a vegetarian plate of mixed salads and falafel while I moved my car. (The lot behind the restaurant doesn't belong to them and you'll get towed!) The pita, humus, babaganoush, papas bravos, and pickled turnips were very good. The standouts: 1. the lightest, airiest falafel I've ever had. If I knew felafel could be this good, I'd order it more often. 2. Rice with cardamum pods. Why have I never had cardmum in rice before? I've eaten at literally dozens of Middle Eastern restaurants, and this was a first. It was a new taste and absolutely raised the bar on the rice. Finally It's about Thyme was a bargain. I think I paid C$15 for an overflowing plate of food plus a bottle of water. The portion was so generous that I took it home and ate the leftovers for lunch the following day. And here's a lagniappe: the restaurant is across the street from the Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church where Harriet Tubman was a member. St. Catherarines, Ontario was one of the end points for the Underground Railroad.

This is a hidden gem. Super fresh food and bread. Lots of meat dishes but also very vegetarian and…read morevegan friendly.

A great mom and pop place serving shawarmas and kebabs. It's open until midnight which is why we…read morestopped here with my family of 13 at 10:45 pm! People serving were polite and accommodating to our needs. The food was fresh and cooked in front of us. Everything tasted great, however the food was quite greasy. Be prepared to eat a very heavy snack. The portions were enough for me to be able to share with my daughter and still have some left over. The place was clean and neat, with simple decor. In conclusion, we enjoyed the meal but I'd prefer a lower fat option if possible.

I'm trying this place for the first time....i guess it's a place if you're looking for your Halal…read morefix...its quite spacious and has lots of chairs and could be a great place for families with kids to run around and play....the food was OK....neither good not bad....i mean how wrong can u go with shwarma but ......however I have never been as satisfied as I am with Madina at the Pen Centre food court...like hands down if u are looking to drive a bit further then please give Madina a try. Two things that caught my eye was1)Chicken chunk fries. 2)Butter Chicken Lasagne. Other than that just a random place for me ...there was no fries on the side or drink....so just the shwarma with $5.99 plus tax. Girl was pretty sweet and friendly. They are open untill midnight...12am for late night ppl....hehe..

Great local middle eastern restaurant!! My husband, father and kids got takeout this weekend from…read morethis restaurant. We tried the falafel, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, hummus, babagnoush, tabbouleh, fattoush and pickled things. It was SO GOOD. Authentic full flavours - Spiced to perfection. The falafels were light and soft. The meats were spiced so nicely. We stuffed ourselves and had leftovers - the portions are generous. We will absolutely go back and recommend to anyone looking for good middle eastern food in the area.

Finally, a good Middle Eastern joint in my hood. Have been waiting for this for a looooong time. We…read moregot takeout here last night and everything was great. Chicken shwarma plate and falafel plate were very flavourful and generous (enough for lunch the next day). Falafel sandwich was huge too but my son somehow managed to devour the whole thing. Owners were lovely and we were offered stuffed grape leaves and beef to try while waiting (those were delish too). We'll definitely be back. Location is especially convenient in the summer as it's right on the way to the parks and baseball fields along lakefront promenade.

My dinner tonight from Alsalam Middle Eastern Cuisine included a Chicken Shawarma Wrap and a side…read moreof Baba Ghanoush with pita. The wrap tasted good but the chicken was a bit dry. However, the amount of chicken in the wrap was plentiful and everything was inexpensive. The Baba Ghanoush was outstanding. I love eggplant and this was probably my favorite Baba Ghanoush I've ever had. My roommate ordered the Chicken Shawarma Platter which came with a side of hummus which I was also able to sample. This hummus was smooth and creamy which I much prefer over thicker hummus which can be pasty. I will absolutely be getting the hummus and Baba Ghanoush from here again.

Been a loyal customer since they opened. Kind staff, great tasting and customizable food. Set in a…read moregrocery store, and they are building a sit down area. Love the tikka platter.

We had a great meal at Lemon Tree Bistro…read more Our food was delicious and our server was knowledgeable and helpful in choosing our entrees. We ordered off the secret menu and were not disappointed. I had the Tea-tini mocktail and Greek platter and my husband had the Roma burger. We also had the buffalo chicken fries. Everything was great and if we were locals this would someplace we would go often. The interior of the restaurant was nicely decorated and tables were spaced far away from others. I feel confident in recommending Lemon Tree Bistro to others.

As far as vegan food goes, this establishment is just ok. Good, not great as they say. Maybe I'm…read morejust spoiled so it may be phenomenal for the area, but the falafel was bland, the peas in the rice a little odd, and spicy feta not spicy at all and very salty, and the "meat" or chili or something on the nachos (and oddly in the shawarma platter too) was just a strange flavor. I can't put my finger on it but it's just weird and very out of place. The wait staff was lovely, although when a friend asked for honey for her tea she wasn't given any alternatives for sweeteners, even though they had sugar. And the restaurant is very large so lots of seating and not super packed together either. We went in winter so not surprised at the temperature but it was very cold inside. All in all I'd only go again if there were no other options and I'd be satisfied but not blown away by any means.

Was searching restaurant options on Yelp and came across Palms. The reviews seemed solid and…read morephotos taken from other customers made my mouth water. Ordered the mixed Shawarma platter, lamb kabob and chicken cube platter... And all 3 dishes were cooked absolutely perfectly. I needed had shawarma so tender in my life filled with so much flavour. Each meal came with hummus, salad, rice and one dish came with Baba gounush and some pita bread. Portions are generous and delicious. I recommended if you are in the area, make sure to give this restaurant a try... You won't be disappointed. Great food and great service!

The only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars is because they were genuinely sooooo nice. The food…read morewas mid it wasn't really worth it I'm not going to lie. We did end up throwing a bunch out. And the falafels tasted sour and weird. Service was great but the food quality was just not there I'm sorry.

We stopped by this restaurant after an event and had a really good experience. The employees were…read morereally nice and let us dine in even though it was late and borderline past closing hours. The restaurant is really cute with amazing artwork and decor to admire. THE FOOD: Lentil soup: - The lentil soup was amazing. It was bursting with flavour and one of the best lentil soups I have had in a long time. It was both gluten and dairy free. Falafel - The falafel was the best falafel I have ever had! It was crispy and served with hummus. I really like how the falafels were heart shaped. The presentation was really nice and I would come back to enjoy these. Chicken Platter: My fiancé ordered the chicken platter and he really enjoyed it. The platter comes with salad and hummus. He found the chicken super tender and the salad was delicious. Both of us had hummus and found it robbed mediocre. Halava: - The halava was super sweet and made with pistachio. It tasted delicious and it was the perfect way to end our meal. Would We Return? Absolutely!

I came here for work and I have tried plenty of middle eastern cuisine and this might take the…read morenumber 1 spot. Upon entering Tomah I was immediately greeted by the young gentleman behind the counter. I was free to sit where I pleased. He immediately brought water and a cup of tea complimentary. The tea was amazing, full of flavor and sweet. I only ordered Syrian Shwarma and requested an additional drizzle of pomergranate syrup and an order of Muttabal and asked if that was enough and should I order more. The waiter, insisted I try the kibbeh and would bring me one. The food came out promptly, first the muttabal which I can say might be better than when my Syrian mother in law makes it! The Shwarma came out and that was amazing, it was juicy and the spices and dressings where perfect. To my surprise the waiter brought out the lentil soup, kibbeh and falafel to try. The were delectable to say the least. The ambiance during the lunchtime was quiet, however after some time Arabic music was put on, and wasn't too loud, but just right as background noise to enjoy while you eat. The cushions were a Syrian style of sitting with arm rests almost like pillows. I will be back, and I will recommend anyone to come here and get a "Taste of Syria"!