Craving some Middle Eastern food. Ordered Syrian chicken shawarma platter for two A either fattoush…read moreor fries. Opted for the former. Food ready at time expected. Not bad. Not the most spectacular meal I've had but hit the spot/ The portions are quite generous. Will give them another try if in this part of town!

Went here and loved it. Great shawarma and rice. Will gladly go again. Clean pleasant restaurant,…read morefriendly and knowledgeable staff.

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.

the Person who took my order was very distracted. She wasnt really listening to me and asked me to…read morerepeat part of the order a few times because she was chatting with a coworker. the food was made to order, in a professional and sanitary fashion. The cashier thought my order was a regular donair because it was so small. she actuallly raised her eyebrows at the size. I had ordered a large I got it home and it was tiny. so small that I had to make myself a sandwich afterwards. The meat was like little tiny hunks of meatloaf. very little taste and the consistency was very strange.the meat was grey as well. my wife's salad was fine. we won't be going back. Not worth the money.

This place has been around for quite a while and their food is good/ made to order and plentiful-…read more I like the donair box and the shawarma plate- I love that you can get 1/2 fries/ rice without an extra charge - I just wish there were no veggies in the rice only cause I don't like peas but that's an easy oversight!

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

Today, I had the best Shawarma I've ever had in my life from Aladdins. Ingredients were…read moreproportionately added up, and the chicken was very savoury! I wish I had discovered this gem sooner. Friendly staff and cool decor inside was a nice touch . Don't sleep on these Shawarmas

Since I came to Halifax I didn't enjoy a meal that much. It was so delicious!! The Fatoush Salad is…read moreyummy!! arabian shawarma is to die for!! The mixed grill was great with rice. I would definitely come back.. It was worth the drive and the money.. One more thing to add.. The arabian touch in decoration together with the arabic music was a perfect add to a perfectly served meal

EPIC FAIL I used to love the original Rays food, but this…read morelocation has been getting worse & worse. Even when it opened the food was bland, but it keeps going downhill. The food is now completely lacking in distinctive Lebanese flavours, like they've either cut corners everywhere or the owner (nope, not a chef) has the palette of a camel. . I ordered chicken Shwarma, and my friend had chicken kebab. The meat was so dry it was hard - he LITERALLY couldn't get his teeth through it. My chicken was only a bit better - chewable, but bland and grossly overcooked. I took the kebab back to my terrier. Even he had to chew it hard on his back teeth, then he coughed and looked for water. TRUE STORY! The rice & lentils were mostly just rice, with no hint of the signature browned onions. It was served with some other pretty tasteless yellowish rice, so half my plate ended up being boring rice. The almost grey cabbage was too soft and had no added flavour. The potatoes had become soggy victims of the steam table and lost whatever browned taste they might ever have had. The hummus was wet and over processed. It lacked both taste & texture, and neither it nor the garlic sauce seemed to have ever met garlic. There seemed to be no lemon in ANY of it. Even the Tabouleh just tasted like soggy old parsley. My food was $20, and his was $22. We didn't buy the Baklava. The pastry looked stale, and it there wasn't enough honey (or syrup) to keep it tender or hold it all together. Not sure about the nuts, either. They looked pale the (ahem) peanuts-like. Baklava just shouldn't be made like that. I will never go back and was sad for my friend's failed introduction to Lebanese food. May you rest in peace, old Mrs Ray. I'm so sorry your recipes are also as tasteless as the grave.

Ordered via skip. Good food, very flavorful and fresh. I…read morepaid $2 extra to double up the portion for one of the two plates I got and they both looked the same... in the same sized bowls. The one that I doubled up had more tabouli, that was it. Thought that was a bit of a small rip off.. Anyhow $12 for a chicken plate is not bad, will probably order again but just won't upgrade.

Darya's brunch buffet used to be one of the best dining deals in Halifax. It was a genuine standout…read morethat included a generous spread of high-quality Mediterranean dishes, all at a price point that made it feel like a treat without the guilt. We were regulars, and for good reason, sometimes going every week. ...but that's what makes the recent changes so disappointing. The buffet price has jumped from $35 to $42 per person (about a 20% increase) and yet somehow the offerings have gone in the opposite direction. The number of dishes on the buffet has been reduced, and most of the accompanying sauces have been quietly cut back or eliminated altogether. The toum, in particular, used to be a highlight (garlicky, creamy, and addictive) and its absence is genuinely felt. Now, two people are now easily spending $100+ for what is demonstrably less food than before. Since tax and tips are calculated as a percentage of overall spend, you end up paying quite a bit more per person than what you did a few months ago. The food that remains is still good. Darya's kitchen hasn't lost its touch, and the quality of the Mediterranean cooking is evident. And of course, the views are spectacular. But value is about the whole equation, and right now that equation doesn't balance. Paying more for less, especially when the "less" includes things you loved, is a hard sell. We probably won't be back again, at least for a long time . Here's hoping they reconsider and restore what made this special for everyone, locals as well as seasonal tourists, in the first place.

Best Meal of the Trip - Quality Over Quantity Done Right…read more Our brunch at Daryâ was hands-down the best meal of our trip so far. For $35, the brunch buffet is an absolute steal considering the quality of food and the overall experience. While the selection isn't massive, everything they offer is executed flawlessly--and honestly, you don't need 50 options when each dish is this good. The potato latkes were a standout--crispy, flavourful, and probably the best we've ever had. We also treated ourselves to the 12-for-$42 Mimosa Tree, and it was such a fun and tasty addition to the meal. The variety of flavours was impressive, with Cranberry Vanilla, Guava, and Pistachio Pear being the unexpected stars of the lineup. From the elegant atmosphere to the impeccable food and drinks, this place nails brunch. Highly recommend if you're in Halifax and want something elevated without being stuffy.

So good!! I got the chicken lunch special and my husband got the pita wrap shawarma. He loved his,…read moreand I fell in love with this chicken. The hummus was amazing too. The chicken was so crispy and the meat inside fell apart so delicious. I ate the entire thing entirely, even the coleslaw.

This restaurant will not disappoint! Saw the suggestion on Reddit, and very happy that I did so…read more DELICIOUS!!!