Came here a few times for early dinner a few times and enjoyed it both times…read more I ordered the small chicken madhi plate, which is very filling. We didn't have to wait long before the food was served. The chicken came off the bone so easily, and it was nicely seasoned as well. The dish came on a large bed of rice and a delicious lentil soup, along with dipping sauce. The price was pretty affordable given the size as well. The place was brightly lit and there was lots of space each time I went. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

The food is genuinely good and very tasty. I've always enjoyed the flavors, and that's what kept me…read morecoming back for a while. My main issue was the portion size of the meat and chicken. Considering the prices, I felt the amount you received was too small. I don't mind paying more for quality food, but when you're spending a decent amount of money, you expect a more reasonable portion of the main protein. The service was also hit-or-miss. Sometimes it was fine, and other times it left a lot to be desired. Between the inconsistent service and the small portions, we eventually stopped going there. I know I'm not the only one who felt this way, as I've heard similar complaints from others regarding the portion sizes. That said, I want to be fair and mention that I haven't ordered from them in the past two years, so things may have changed since my last visit. The food itself was always flavorful, and I hope they've addressed some of these concerns because the quality of the food was never the issue.

Went on a Saturday night with family. Got seated but never given menus. Tried to get up to get our…read moreown but the worker said he will give us menus. He never did and we waited for 25 minutes. Gave menus to other customers that came after us. Incredibly rude.

I wouldn't know a good shisha lounge from a bad one, but going by the ambiance I was quite…read moreimpressed by Sultan! You can't miss this place walking by on Dundas with the 6' tall image of a shisha hooka on the wall and the Arabic music blaring out thru the open doorway and bright coloured wall art inside the entrance. It's up the stairs on the second floor and has wrap around windows overlooking Dundas and around the corner too. Just an amazing view! It would be even better if they cleaned their windows regularly but maybe it's part of the charm of having all that sweet smelling smoke wafting around. Staff is super friendly and welcoming, making a noob like me feel just fine while just staring at that huge wall of hookas that greet you at the counter. There are no alcoholic drinks here, just coffee, tea and soft drinks so possibly a good option for dry January. Take a up a new vice, why not yolo. The best feature is probably the beautifully embellished lushly finished furniture and overall chill-inducing vibe surrounding you. Those couches omg are so comfy with pillows and accoutrements it's like, how the heck would you not make out with someone in there I have no idea, it's that cozy and with that low light sheesh! And the second best feature is the music, just wow, who doesn't like Arabic music? This is something you don't hear just anywhere and was blaring at a really nice level when we dropped in, early in the evening. On Saturday nights starting at 9 pm there is a DJ too, and if you haven't heard Arabic electronic dance music before you are in for a treat, as it's great and I assume that's what will be played in there. No idea if there's a dance floor, but there's plenty of room. There are events too, including belly dancing and live music so if anyone wants to visit there for any of that hit me up, I'm down!

This is a quiet location. The staff is pretty friendly and they serve the food at a decent amount…read moreof time it's not a super long wait. Hummus 3.5/5 Pita 3.5/5 I really appreciate it that they were served hot Spicy potato 3/5 Tabuleh 5/5 fresh crisp and super refreshing This is my second time coming.... last time I got a shawarma wrap and I enjoyed the shawarma wrap a lot more than I did the hummus I got this time around with beef on top

This location has been around probably over a year now, and it seems there's a fair bit of…read morevariation amongst locations in this chain. For starters - it can be confusing just getting its name straight because, Paramount Middle Eastern Kitchen is apparently different from Paramount Lebanese Kitchen, both of which are under Paramount Fine Foods - something I didn't even know till I hunkered down to write this review! The part I learned during our first experience with this location, is that the menu varies depending on which one. We were familiar with the food court location in the Humber - Keele site hospital and my daughter wanted a falafel main - but you can't get a falafel main when you order online for this location. We eventually figured this out while trying to place an online order for pickup, but abandoned doing that when I decided to call the restaurant instead so that we could get clarification and place an order as close as possible to a falafel main. When I spoke to the staff on the phone at the restaurant, they helped put together the order my daughter wanted. I ordered an extra side of pita bread to make up for the lack of combo option. The rest of our order was a bbq beef main and a lamb chops main. Hub went to collect the order. The store is situated along Hwy 7 and parking is .. questionable. We didn't know what the deal would be having to go into the enclosed parking to access the store from inside the complex, and when I asked the staff at the restaurant, the answer was that it's validated parking. He decided to park across the street in the strip plaza rather than deal with finding the complex entrance, then finding his way to the store, etc. The food was all good - the pita bread portions were generous, all of our food was properly prepared and cooked. My daughter was able to get a leftovers-lunch out of her custom combination, although I would rather we had been able to get the combo the way it's available at other locations. Also, the staff decided to discount the order "this one time" so, I'd be even less likely to go with trying to order for the family here again. Maybe someday when I'm actually walking past on Hwy 7, I'd go in for a solo experience post-COVID and try lunch on my own.

This is actually an Arabic grocery store and also has chicken shawarma for lunch on weekdays it's…read morealso opened from 8am till 10pm 7 days a weeks as a convenience store, this is a family owned business.

I've never had such aromatic rice before. As I walked back…read moreto my car I chanted, "eat,eat,eat,eat." Like my one year old does when shes excited about her meal. This was a delicious hearty meal, I'm very happy. The ambiance was good, I imagine this place fills up around dinner. Great service. Young lad at the front was very helpful and friendly. I'd recommend this spot for sure.

PHENOMENAL. Some of the best mandi I've ever had and definitely the best in the GTA. Will…read moredefinitely be back for more with the whole family. Portions are extremely generous. The double lamb mandi is definitely enough for 3-4 people.

Idk if we went to this exact location last time but this was a horrible experience. The girl at the…read moreregister was so rude and lazy. The place was dirty. We ordered haneeth, idk what they gave us but it was not haneeth. Had a weird aftertaste. Was microwaved for sure. Lentil soup was so bitter. The salad was ginormous chunks of veggies w huge pieces of onion in a tiny little bowl and they want you to mix it w the dressing. We ordered areeka and they took forever so we just asked for it to go and the lady gave us a hard time about it. Then it didn't even have honey and it wasn't good. Do not recommend.

From the kind and efficient service, to the lively ambiance, to the delicious dishes served, Mandi…read moreAfandi is the all in one package. I tried their Chicken Mandi and Mansaf, both of which were packed with flavour! We were also there during Ramadan, and they kindly offered dates, samosas, and water to break our fast. Will definitely come here again!

To say I had an amazing time would be an understatement. If you haven't been to Louf yet, you must…read morebe living under a rock. Considering it has only been open for under a year, I was astounded by the service and quality of the food. Walking down the historic steps from Casa Loma, the area creates such a beautiful ambiance any time of year. Because the space is located in a refurbished home, it does an amazing job of creating a warm and cozy atmosphere with upscale finishes and impressive art. We sat on the patio and took all of our waitress's recommendations, the bread was divine, and the fish was so crispy! There were plenty of options for my friend, who is a vegetarian, that we could both enjoy. Had a lovely time sitting, chatting, and people-watching; excited to come back.

I went to Louf for Summerlicious, and unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. I heard great…read morethings about Louf and had been wanting to go for a long time - I'd probably come back for their regular menu. The food was decent, but quite average. The service was quite slow - we ended up sitting at the restaurant for about 3 hours, since there were long delays between each course coming out. My friend ordered a coffee with her dessert, and it came out after we already received the bill. The ambiance was a bit noisy on the first floor, but it seemed more laidback on the second floor.

We always order takeout from this restaurant, and they have never let us down. The food is…read moreconsistently delicious. the meat is flavorful, the chicken is excellent, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. The portions are huge, so you definitely get your money's worth. I can't comment on the restaurant itself because I've never actually eaten there. We always order through DoorDash. What really impresses me is that they pay attention to special instructions, and somehow the food still arrives hot and fresh every time. That level of consistency is hard to find. Highly recommended!

A true gem in the rough. Wasn't wild about this area of Mississauga but heard great things about…read morethe food. So here we are. Six people in our party didn't phase these folks in the least. The atmosphere was very warm and relaxing. Not too much decor, but no matter. The service was very timely and professional. Seamless and not overbearing. They take a great joy and gratification in their presentation. The food was incredible. The meat was tender and flavourful. The rice light and fluffy. Their Chocolate Lokma along side Arabic coffee was a tremendous cap. I can't wait to get back here again. 12/25

Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine located along Manor Rd near Yonge St serves up homemade, authentic Syrian…read moredishes in a cozy space. I've heard many good things about Zezafoun and was excited to finally try the place. The restaurant has about ~25 seats for customers indoors. They do have a small outdoor patio for when the weather gets warmer. Reservations are recommended during busy peak dinner or brunch times, however it is possible to get a table if you do walk in as well during non-peak times. I dined at Zezafoun with a party of 3 recently on a Sat evening. We didn't make reservations but walked in around 6:30 and was able to grab a table. It wasn't too busy that early in the evening but as the night went on the restaurant got busier. Service was great and friendly. Staff gave us plenty of time to decide what to order as well as gave us recommendations as well. The interior is warm and cozy. For drinks, I ordered the pomegranate juice which was unique and delicious. One member of my party ordered the rosewater and lemon juice which was refreshing and light. They also have Syrian coffee and tea as well on the menu which I will try next time! Food wise, we ordered and shared the following dishes: - Falafel plate (chickpeas patty fried and served with a side of tahini sauce) - Hummus (homemade chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic with a touch of olive oil) - Fattoush salad (Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radish with Zezafoun dressing topped with crispy pita bread) - Kebbeh labanyeh (beef kibbeh in a cooked garlic yogurt stew served with side rice) - Maldoum (beef kufta wrapped with delicious eggplants in tomato stew and served with a side of rice) - Makloubeh (layers of rice, eggplants, and ground beef with tomato sauce served with side yogurt or salad) Food was delicious and unique! I've never had authentic Syrian food like this before and it was a delight. The appetizers we shared (falafel, hummus, and salad) were great to start the meal. The hummus was creamy and the falafel was nice and crispy. The crispy pita bread in the fattoush salad gave the dish a textural contrast, In terms of our mains, all the dishes were tasty but I especially enjoyed the makloubeh! Overall, delicious spot in Midtown Toronto for Syrian food in a cozy environment. Service was also spot on as well. Definitely want to return to try their brunch menu!

We enjoyed the Syrian breakfast; everything was so tasty! It's a great dish to share. They ran out…read moreof one of the dishes, but happily replaced it with delicious hummus! Every time I come here, the food is amazing!

I am surprised that I do not have a review for this restaurant I have been here multiple times…read more the food is consistent the rice is flavorful they give good portions the salad is always fresh they're hummus is super yummy I highly recommend they are also very nice people it seems like it's family-owned.

Came here for lunch on a weekday and service was amazing! They gave us hot Turkish tea as soon as…read morewe were seated! We tried quite a few items and i have to say the food was very very good! Full of flavour and so juicy! The doner kebab especially was perfection! Also the chicken shish stood out a lot to me as it was so succulent and moist! The baklava was perfection! The Turkish coffee also definitely worth trying! I know we'll be back again! Would recommend!