I absolutely love the protein bowl that Mezza offers but when I get it from the Dal Student Union…read morebuilding the portion size is less than half of the regular Mezza locations and at near 20 bucks it's an absolute rip off.

Alert, alert, there is a Mezza location in the Student Union Building at Dal! Yes folks, it opened…read morelast week and I am so happy about it. We're finally getting more food options on campus! *happy dance* It's a fairly standard fast food restaurant in another building kind of set up - one long counter that you shuffle along until you get your food. They're super efficient - impressive, considering they've only been open around a week - and I had my meal in probably less than 5 minutes from when I ordered. I'm not sure if this is a limited menu or the full Mezza menu - I've only been to Mezza one other time - but I had the chicken shwarma bowl and left very happy. Though it was so delicious I was tempted to order a second...

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.

Very good service, friendly, knowledgeable. Great good, never disappoints! Can't wait to come back!read more

Portions were large and the food was delicious (and halal)! Our party of four got the hummus and…read moremoutabal for appetizer, chicken tandoori, Syrian shawarma (x2), and chicken shish. All excellent, with hot sauce available for the extra kick some of us needed. Our party was quickly seated and served. The seating at this restaurant is pretty standard--don't expect anything fancy, but it's functional, cozy, clean, and plentiful for groups. I also loved the Arabic music playing in the background. We were visiting from out of town and were very happy with the meal!

Really nice service - the lady behind the counter was wonderful. She took our order and let us sit…read moreand charge our cell phone while we waited for the food to get done. She gave us free sauce with our falafel sandwich. Only thing I hoped was the falafels were a bit more fried and crunchy. Our falafels were soft. The quantity is just great - a single sandwich filled us up nicely. Overall, a great place to grab a quick bite and enjoy the beautiful city of Halifax.

Teeny-tiny and in pure box form, Parseh Shiraz House is small but mighty. Its bold colors and…read morelingering scents are enough to remind passer-byers that they are open and ready to serve, and who am I to resist. Everything here seems to be of the "old family recipe" merit, and I'm fairly certain that this is actually a family run business. Food is rich, delicious and super spicy... not for everyone, but for everyone sometimes. I picked up a kashk-e-bademjan (eggplant puree with whey) to go, and the feast at home was superb. Not a bite left from this generous serving, this was a dish with its own flavor. I wouldn't suggest dining in at Parseh, just because its so small. A browse through the menu and pick-up is a great idea, as this is quality food and like nothing I've had before. Yum!

"So I had lunch at Shiraz today." "Where?"…read more"Shiraz, the Persian place on Hollis." "...." If you've eaten here and told anyone about it, you've had some sort of variation on the above conversation, as I have several times now. Shiraz has been around for a while, and I've been meaning to try it. Finally one day I thought of it at work and a co-worker and I went there to pick up a quick lunch. Shiraz would count as a hole in the wall, if it wasn't also the wall. It's small, and painted a funky colour, yellow or green; I just remember my eyes being assaulted a little bit. We happened to have a menu at the office so we were able to go in there knowing what we wanted. At first glance, the first thing that strikes you is the prices - the first kebob plate listed is a hefty $18.99 for two kebobs and rice. Mind you, it is veal and lamb, but for the sake of avoiding sticker shock, they might want to re-design the menu to ease people into the pricey stuff. Being somewhat mindful of my budget, I settle on a dish that's more easy on the pocket but looks like it will be quite filling, the zereshk polo. Described as a chicken stew that comes with saffron basmati rice and barberries. After a short wait at one of the few tables inside the restaurant, we're sent on our way with our food to have back at the office. Interestingly, a quarter chicken is served on top of the rice, but what appears to be the actual stew is served separately in a bowl. The chicken is moist and has a good chicken flavour, but is oddly lacking much else. The stew has a hearty flavour of tomato and onion, although it's quite oily, whether from the chicken or added oil. In retrospect, I should have poured it over the chicken and rice, although my desk may not have been the best location for that, so this oversight may have been for the best. I haven't had saffron rice or much of anything flavoured with the most expensive spice in the world, and I must say I wasn't particularly impressed. The only way I could describe it is...musty. Yeah....not too flattering. Shiraz has some potential and I'd definitely give them another try, especially the samosas which seem to be quite popular with other posters, but as things stand now, it was just a little lacking.

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.

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.

Delicious from the last time I had their food- fall off the bone meat, rice and salads fresh and a…read morevast variety of choices- Sauces awesome too will definitely return!

An absolute must-visit if you're in Downtown Halifax. The place is tiny and easy to find right on…read morethe corner. If you're driving, you may find a spot right out front but you're better off walking if you're visiting. It's tiny so be prepared for take-out only and don't expect to come in a large group. Great for singles/pairs and a spot on the window bar is the best place to eat and people watch. You order and pay at the counter first before your food is brought out to you. Breakfast is delicious, reasonably priced and CLEAN! You won't find any nasty black crust on your eggs or the entire plate for that matter. The Mediterranean breakfast is HUGE for $13 and it's your best bet. All other breakfast items are quite reasonably priced and delicious. Coffee is $3 but is bottomless and the service is efficient and friendly. If you're coming for lunch, lots of awesome store options, but again, be prepared to wait or take your order to go.

Amazing African spot in Halifax. Plenty of gluten free and vegan options. You can tell how fresh…read moreeverything is. Very tasty and healthy Staff were friendly and helped us through the menu. Great atmosphere and music being played. Would highly recommend for breakfast lunch or dinner!

Tried the location at the Seaport Market today. Sad shawarma, what there was of it was ok but it…read morewas so skinny, even though I asked to pack it up with the works there wasn't much veg to speak of. Service was good but the food just wasn't worth it.

We stopped at the Seaport Market for a quick and healthy lunch. My mother had never eaten a…read moreshawarma, so I thought that would be a quick and satisfying option. Unfortunately it was neither. The service was friendly, but it took quite some time to get our food. When asked what veggies I would like, I asked for all of them but I didn't get hot peppers or pickles. The chicken shawarmas were served on somewhat dry commercial pitas and tasted bland. We both felt a lot more sauce would have made the experience better. Two small shawarmas and 2 bottles of water came to $20. If they'd delivered superb flavour this would be almost acceptable, but we were let down. I've had many great shawarmas in my time, but unfortunately these ones just didn't measure up.

Staying at Hampton Inn across the street. Hungry. Wanted something quick, healthy and filling…read more Healthy-yes, quick-not so much, filling-kind of. Cashier brought our order. She acted like everyting was in the bag and order was ready for us to take. Having had way too many mistakes in orders from myriads of other restaurants I checked the contents. She forgot our soup. Not much of an apology on her part. She went in back. Got the soup and put it into our bag. That's it. Servering had no emotion. Just the facts. That's all. No smile. No welcome. For the location this place could do much better.

Popped in for a quick lunch in between meetings. It was empty at the time and the owner(?) guy…read morebehind the counter was willing to talk me through the menu. They were running a special where you can get a lentil soup for $1 if you order a pita, which I did. Got the falafel because when in Rome, or in this case, closer to Egypt. The falafel was fried on the spot, was crispy on the outside and nearly creamy on the inside. The soup was hearty and warming. Carrots were a bit plain, only slightly pickled. Prices were reasonable and the food had really no complaints.

In Halifax on business, and decided to check out Food Network to see if there were any local spots…read moreI should try. This one came up on "You gotta eat here". While I was tempted to get 3 fish (haddock) dishes, I opted for the classic burger for the main...I wish I had gone for the fish. Not that it was bad or anything...or was tasty, although a little dry for my liking. But it was the last thing I ate, and the chowder and crab cakes were so good, it paled by comparison. The fish and chips going out looked good...regrets! Lol! The chowder was delicious, full of chunks, haddock, shrimp, and scallops. Tasty and creamy, delicious! The fish cakes were similarly full of fish (haddock). Overall was an enjoyable meal. The restaurant interior was very unassuming, old school diner feel. Service was just like you'd expect from a down east diner...very friendly, laid back, but efficient.

the chicken tenders are the best chicken ive ever tasted go and get it right now. candles could use…read morean upgrade but that's the only tiny downside of this restaurant