I can't decide what's worst, the fat servers smell, or the sweat he drips into your food. Let me…read morepaint you a picture. You walk into a shit hole thinking your gonna get some subpar food. You order the most popular item, the spicy chicken. Your sitting on the stained, crispy bench. Suddenly, you hear the ding from the microwave telling you ur gourmet chicken is finally ready! You bite into ur hot on the outside but cold on the inside chicken. You go home feeling like shit. If you don't want this to happen to you, please, don't go here.

A pleasant surprise! The chicken shawarma was massive and delish!…read more I'll be back Shish!!! My tummy thanks you!

Walked in on a cold winter Wednesday and got seated right away. They have a half off wine bottles…read moredeal on Wednesdays and will even cork any unfinished bottles for you to take home. Our server was so nice and friendly. We got the tabule salad with falafel, fried eggplant, and lamb grill. The salad is kind of a small portion but very tasty. The falafel was the perfect ratio of crispy to stuffing. However, they were mini falafels and I believe the regular order of falafels is bigger. The eggplant was the least enjoyable dish because it was so greasy and had no flavor to it. The lamb was cooked to perfection and so tender and flavorful. The grills are also served with veggies and rice. The portion size was perfect. We'd go back again and try some other hot mezzes.

Ordered delivery while I was in Toronto for work. The food…read morewas very well packaged and was overall quite good. I ordered a couple small plates and then the lamb banadura. The hummus was good, definitely above average for hummus, a very classic hummus. Also got some falafel which were also good. Not overly fried, good flavor and consistency to them. Paired well with some hot sauce. The lamb banadura was good too, the lamb itself was perhaps a bit dry and could've been more heavily spiced/seasoned, but the tomato garlic sauce in which it was served was absolutely delicious as were the heavily-seasoned tomatoes in the dish. Everything was well packaged for delivery and it was all pretty good.

Absolutely incredible brunch at Maha's ! This was hands-down…read moreone of the best brunch experiences I've had in the city. The food is bursting with authentic Egyptian flavours. We tried the Cairo Classic and the Basturma Scramble and both dishes were truly phenomenal. The fresh, warm pita and the little sides of pickled veggies were perfect. And the drinks... wow. The lattes were amazing, especially the Hazelnut with the chocolate dipped rim ! The atmosphere is cozy, and full of character with all the artwork, decor, and plants. It feels like eating in a warm, welcoming home. The staff were friendly and added to the warm experience. No wonder this place has some of the best reviews in the city. If you haven't been to Maha's yet, GO. It's absolutely worth the wait. One of Toronto's true gems!

Ranks among Beli's top Toronto brunch spots for good reason. Everything is well-priced, seating is…read morecozy without feeling cramped, and the service was friendly and extremely fast. Do be prepared for a bit of a wait. We came on a Monday at noon and still waited 30 minutes. Lentil Soup Probably the biggest surprise for me. The soup has the perfect texture: silky but substantial. It's well-spiced and reminds me of South Asian flavors (rasam, to be specific). The accompanying bread and pickles were just the cherry on top! Cairo Classic I had low expectations for this dish, since it seems to be 90% beans. But once again, I was shocked by how flavorful everything was. It came with a single falafel, which may be one of the best falafels I've ever had. If I came back, I'd opt for the falafel dish over this one. Maha's Mind-blowing Chicken The chicken really is mind-blowing. I found the form factor a bit confusing, it seems to be more for presentation than practicality. But the flavors are exceptional.

This place needs a huge portion warning! The falafel, cauliflower and salad were excellent…read more Service is prompt and courteous.

I didn't think I would like Mediterranean food, since I am pretty picky. I had ordered the lamb…read morekebab with basmati rice on the side. I had high expectations since the pictures on the menu looked very good. I was blown away with the lamb it was super soft and it melts in your mouth. The service was also excellent it took us about 30 minutes total to get the food and drinks we had ordered. They also had some very chill music playing in the background and all of the staff there were all smiling and very friendly

We visited Kabul Kabab House in the Gerrard India Bazaar and enjoyed the warm and casual…read moreatmosphere. The restaurant specializes in Afghan and Middle Eastern halal food, with classic kabab plates, rice dishes, and traditional flavours served in a simple and welcoming setting. The space feels relaxed and comfortable, making it a nice stop while exploring the Gerrard India Bazaar area. We tried the "Waziri Kabab Plate", which included a mix of flavorful grilled Beef and Chicken Tikka served with Qabuli rice and sides. The chicken and beef were tender, nicely seasoned, and freshly prepared, making the meal very satisfying. The portions were generous, and the overall experience felt authentic and comforting. The owner is very nice and friendly, making sure the customers are happy.

The best Afghan food in Toronto. Never have I ever tasted such authentic food that tastes like back…read morehome. The service is amazing, everyone is so nice and family like. And the interior paintings are to die for.

This is a new concept restaurant from Paramount Fine Foods. The restaurant is smaller and for more…read morecasual dining. There created Shawarma Pockets and Cones, while maintaining thei traditional Wraps and Bowls. They soft-opened on 2025-06-30. The Pockets and Cones are more affordable and can allow for a quick meal. In this instance, Yalla means "let's go". I ordered the following: 1. Beef Shawarma Pocket ($7.99). 2. Shrimp Rice Bowl ($11.99). 3. Mushroom Bowl ($11.99). 4. Canned Pop ($2.50). 5. Rice Pudding ($5.99). 6. Mouhalabieh ($5.99). 7. Meghli ($5.99). Obviously I didn't eat it all; I was bringing most of it home. The Beef Shawarma Pocket is ingenious since that alone was good for lunch. The Beef Shawarma was delicious! The ingredients for the Shawarma has changed to now use Top Sirloin and Lamb Fat. Lamb fat is tastier and more moist than Beef fat. The shrimps were perfectly grilled with accompanying sauces. The turmeric rice was fragrant and moist. The rice has 7 spices and cilantro in it. The Meghli dessert was an amazing dessert. It is tasty and refreshing. It is said to have very healthy and energetic properties; women who recently gave birth would eat it to revive their energy. It has aromatic rice pudding, cinnamon, caraway, and anise, topped with crunchy nuts. I will report about the other dishes when I try them at another time. There is adequate indoor seating (tables and counters) and outdoor seating (two small tables). The vibe is green and red, their restaurant colours. Paramount features Lebanese and Syrian cuisine. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are separate male/female washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-125

Yalla by Paramount is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Middle Eastern food scene, offering…read moremodern touches to the classic flavours. The menu offers great variety of salads, bowls, pockets and sweets. Each menu item is fresh and full of flavours. The space is cozy yet feels lively and the colourful decor makes it welcoming. There are a couple of tables available for dine in; it's also great for takeout. We ordered "Beet Tabbouleh Salad", "Freekeh Salad", "Veggie Cone", "Falafel Cone", "Hummus", "Shrimp Rice Bowl", Chicken Shawarma Pocket" and "Beef Shawarma Pockets". Pockets are creative and one of their kind; definitely a must-try. Every dish was fresh and delicious and presented beautifully. In-house hummus, tahini sauce and tzatziki add extra flavour to every meal. The chef and manager are very friendly and make sure everyone has a great experience.

Food is slightly overpriced considering that they require you to tip but only provide partial table…read moreservice. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious but it does get busy during brunch hours on weekends.

Souk Tabule is a great option if you're looking for a healthy-ish breakfast/brunch/lunch meal in…read morethe Distillery/Canary District area! It's unusual to begin a review of a restaurant raving about a side dish, but the dirty rice is definitely the first thing that's worth mentioning. It's so flavourful! This ain't the rice that's added to your plate as an afterthought at your run-of-the-mill shawarma place - it's its own thing! For protein, I've tried both the Beef Shawarma and the Beirut Pulled Chicken. They're both very good, but if I had to choose one, I'd definitely go with the former. That's personal preference though; I don't think you'd be disappointed with either. The restaurant itself is very quaint and spacious. I noticed that a lot of the orders were being picked up for take-out, but I wouldn't hesitate to dine in either. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows will make sure you're getting your sunlight and the decor isn't too shabby either. I recently moved into the neighbourhood and this is one of the first places I tried, and I wasn't disappointed. Recommended!

I had a few minutes before I had to hop into the Danforth Music Hall for a show, so I figured I'd…read moregrab a quick bite at Zaad. I walked in and the first thing I noticed was how loud the music was. I don't want to sound like an old fuddy duddy, but the volume was at a level you would usually associate with a popular bar or nightclub. And since the only other people in there was a family of three, it really didn't make any sense. Anyway, I figured I'd forge ahead and grab the Lamb and Beef Shawarma Saj ("Mix of lamb and beef shawarma wrapped in a 12-inch traditional middle eastern style flatbread") and I requested that with everything and extra spicy. It's fine. They put way too much sauce and there were zero crispy meat bits, but it basically satisfied my shawarma craving. It's a lot of food, too, so much so that I didn't even finish. Zaad has plenty of potential (first turn down that music and focus on getting that meat crispy) but they're not quite there yet.

I was at a concert at the Danforth Music Hall and was looking to grab a quick bite after the show…read more Saw Zaad was just across the street and went in. It was quite late so it wasn't busy but they were still fulfilling online orders. We ordered and ate. It took a bit for me to get to order but I think it's just because they didn't realize we were doing separate orders. Overall it was good. My only complaint was that they were basically out of tomatoes so I just got two sad looking slices in my whole wrap. Otherwise, food was tasty (I had the saj which was a bit messy). I'm not in a rush to go back but it was solid.

Justt WOWWW! Loved the food, loved the ambience, takes you to another place altogether! It's a self…read moreservice thingy, but the staff is quite friendly too. We had the falafel platter and chicken shawarma! Good quantity, mouth watering food, I must say! Would definitely definitely go there again and again! Gotta try all their dishes!

Got the chicken shawarma platter, which comes with rice or fries, salad and hummus. There is a good…read moreamount of chicken and the chicken is not dry and actually comes in large pieces and is not too fatty. Definitely prefer this chicken over a lot of the other shawarma places. The only downside I would say is the price - after tax it comes to around $20. Food is prepared fast and there is a good amount of seating at this location as well.

Came here on a Saturday before an orchestra. We had…read morereservations so it was pretty easy. Our server Mahsa was really good to us, patient and gave us a lot of great recommendations! She really knew her stuff... from drinks to food. Wish we had room for some dessert... but we were really full.. Inside is very clean and well kept. Really pretty too. In between our appetizers and main, they cleaned our table and gave us new plates. Felt nice. Overall, although on the expensive side, we really enjoyed it and my vegan friends had a lot of options, so it was great for them too!

We had a very beautiful birthday celebration at Laylak. The manager took care of us very well. We…read moretried so many dishes- the lamb was a highlight as well as the raw beef. Hummus was excellent... even tried Lebanese wine. Would come back in a heartbeat- similar feel To Byblos. Great addition to the neighbourhood.