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    Walima

    4.6 (14 reviews)
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    Roast Chicken with Rice; it was very flavourful. A bit expensive but worth it. I would go again.
    Darlene L.

    Everything was good; the food, the ambiance, the server is lacking in customer service however. He needs to be more attentive. He forgot to serve me my drink that I ordered; I had to ask for it after our food was served.

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    Emmanuel L.

    I finally made a foodie dream come true when I tasted this absolutely delicious Lamb Mandi dish thanks to Walima Restaurant, Middle Eastern-Kuwaiti Cuisine! For years I've wanted to try this slow roasted, middle eastern style lamb dish after I saw mouthwatering YouTube videos from the Middle East during the lockdown of the pandemic. And recently, thanks to amazing TikTok videos of Chef Nora showing close ups of their juicy lamb at her restaurant, I finally got to taste it and it was so delicious! The lamb meat melted off the bones! And the Daqoos tomato sauce took the lamb and rice to whole other level of bliss! It was worth the special trip to Mississauga. Big thanks to Mustapha for the excellent service and making our first time memorable. Highly recommend!!!!!!

    Lamb and rice! Delicious!

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    Love it here! The lamb is SO tender, it's perfect! Highly recommend. Portions are great as well!

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    Yummyyyyyyyyyy Amazing Staff , best food Around Town . Don't believe me ? Go try by yourself

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    Mandi Afandi

    Mandi Afandi

    4.5
    (32 reviews)
    4.4 km

    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.

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    Hillm Venues

    Hillm Venues

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    4.8 km

    We came here on a Saturday for Iftar buffet and were pleasantly surprised with the variety and…read moretaste of the dishes. They have a spacious venue, suitable for parties and large gatherings. They also have private rooms for party of up to 10 people and larger separate area for groups of 10+. The friendly staff make sure you enjoy your time here. They have a nice decoration for Ramadan and their Iftar buffet included great variety of Middle Eastern and Iraqi appetizers, entrée and desserts. They also have live performance by Saif Shaheen every night after Iftar. Iftar buffet is available till 9pm and regular menu resumes at 9pm.

    Had the Ramadan buffet. The food was generally pretty tasty but not everything was fresh, even…read morethough I only arrived at 8pm less than half an hour in, with 1 hour left. They were also slow to refill the buffet (the kebab took at least 45 mins & the drinks got quite empty too) & they started packing up at 855pm, 5 mins before the official 9pm end. Nothing was labelled except coffee & tea so unless you know what you're eating you'll need to actively find out. Though it was $55, the only seafood items were fried fish (with quite soft flesh), grilled whole fish & odd deep fried shrimp (even less recognizable as shrimp than Japanese restaurant deep fried shrimp [ebi fry]). Most desserts were disappointing. Drinks included with the buffet were coffee, tea, tamarind water?, orange cordial & Vimto. There was live music, but half the tables were smoking shisha so the room got quite smoky after a while. It looks like they put sparklers on birthday cakes (or allow that anyway) which is fun.

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    Kahramana Restaurant

    Kahramana Restaurant

    3.6
    (12 reviews)
    1.4 km

    The lamb chops were served with dusted fries and what looked like a half portion (maybe less) of…read moretanoor bread. The lamb portion was big. The seasoning was nothing fancy but it was good lamb so the simplicity brought out the natural flavour of lamb. Unfortunately the bread got soggy because it was put underneath everything. The fries were dusted so they had a nice crunch. They were also slightly seasoned, giving them a hint of more complex flavour. The meat quzi (lamb shank) came with 2 types of flavoured rice. The shank itself was ok but there was no sauce for either the lamb or the rice so it was slightly dry overall. There was a lot of rice. The shank portion was OK. It was also served with baked beans - presumably the (Maraga) Yegi broth of the day. That was really weird since it was plain baked beans. Tanoor bread on the side was decent - it's just a long flatbread. Raisin juice (zabeeb) tasted like it sounds. The lentil soup was very plain. Otherwise it was ok. While waiting for my order I helped myself to the free hot tea (sweetened to taste), which was pretty good.

    Not only is this place NOT open during the hours they say they are open, but I literally had a…read morepickup for 5pm and there was nobody there and door was locked. I waited about 15 mins and then left. What an absolutely trashy way to run a business. I wasted SO much time driving here and the only thing I can look forward to is a refund and being hungry. Avoid this place on principle...go support businesses who actually care

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    Palmyra Mediterranean House

    Palmyra Mediterranean House

    4.2
    (96 reviews)
    5.1 km
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    We had the falafel platter, I went for the mixed grill. Everything was fresh, aromatic, and full of…read moreflavor. I even saw the staff (super friendly!) prepping kofta by hand on metal skewer. We highly recommend if you're in the area!

    I'm visiting Toronto and wasn't sure what I wanted to eat for dinner so I headed to Yelp, read…read morereviews, and chose Palmyra. I'm so glad I did. This is a small, family owned establishment. The family was actually sitting down to dinner at the end of the day when I arrived approximately an hour before close. It was wonderful to see them eating together. I was immediately greeted by one of the employees. He was very friendly and allowed me to take my time. I wanted to try a falafel because I love to try several menu items. He accommodated that and allowed me to order a single falafel patty to try. I was stuck between choosing the Palmyra Platter or the Mixed Shawarma plate because, as I said, I like to try several items. I ended up choosing the mixed shawarma plate and ordered it as is. The falafel was crispy and I could taste the herbs mixed in. The sauce drizzled over the top was the perfect addition. I was so glad I tried it. I was so eager to taste it that I forgot to get a photo. I chose the mixed shawarma plate thinking it would be a more manageable serving for me to finish than the Palmyra platter. I was sorely mistaken. It was easily enough food for at least 2 people. This was well worth the price point. The salad was fresh and crispy with a good variety of vegetables in it. I really enjoyed the vinaigrette they used for it as well; just tangy enough. The chicken and beef were crispy on the outside and tender inside. They had good flavor and were not dry at all. The spicy potatoes were a tad spicy for me but I still ate them. The rice was ok in my opinion. I had enough left over to eat a second time. I will definitely visit here again on a subsequent trip so I can try more of their menu items. Overall this was a good experience for me.

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    Sultan Lounge

    Sultan Lounge

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    17.3 km

    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!

    Awesome spot! Great vibes Shisha was 10/10! Went with a group of 5 had plenty of comfortable…read moreseating.

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    Walima - mideastern - Updated June 2026

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