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!

we went there on a Tuesday evening. They don't allow reservations, and we were lucky to find a six…read morechair table, because they were very busy. They have indoor and outdoor sitting, which they were both equally nice. We sit inside because of the heat. I would suggest them to install fans outside to make it more pleasant for the summer. They brought free salad for everyone which was a very nice gesture. We ordered Shamshiri Special (koobideh + a little bit of chicken), and the portion size was GIGANTIC I think each plate would be enough for two people easily. The food is very tasty, and I have no complaints. I have visited a lot of Iranian restaurants, and have never seen Kabab Torsh on the menu, it's a bit pricey but it is delicious (好吃، خوشمزه). Highly recommend. Will revisit if I have a chance without a doubt

Shamshiri in Thornhill is a cozy Persian restaurant that serves up generous portions of flavourful,…read moretraditional dishes. From juicy kebabs to fragrant stews and fluffy saffron rice, everything tastes homemade and satisfying. The menu has lots of variety, so there's something for everyone. They offer complimentary "Garden Salad" and "Mast-o-Khiar" to guests upon arrival. We ordered "Kashk-e-Bademjan" for appetizer and "Sultani Kebab" for main. Kebabs were fresh and flavourful, grilled just right. They offer dine-in on first come first serve basis and don't accept reservations. The pickup/takeout is fast and efficient. The space is clean and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and quick to help.

Please take my review into consideration knowing that I haven't been there in at least 15 years…read more That said, I feel like I owe this restaurant a review because it was such a big part of my life and holds so many wonderful memories for me. When I moved to Canada in 1995, this restaurant was within walking distance of my sister's apartment, so we ate there all the time. Back then, if I remember correctly, they had a buffet for around $15 per person, and it was an incredible value. The food was always fresh, delicious, and plentiful. This restaurant became part of many chapters of my life. When I got married, I brought my husband and his family there because I wanted them to experience the food I loved so much. Later, when I had my children, it became one of the places we would visit whenever we were in Mississauga. At one point, we even lived in Mississauga for about a year and a half, and if we couldn't make it to the restaurant, we would order takeout instead. The amazing thing was that the food was just as delicious at home as it was in the restaurant. The restaurant itself wasn't huge or fancy. It was simple, comfortable, and focused on what mattered most--the food. The staff were always welcoming, and everything seemed to run smoothly. To this day, the lentil soup and the kibbeh are stuck in my head. I honestly think they were some of the best I've ever had in my life. Sadly, I can't enjoy the kibbeh anymore because I have celiac disease and have to avoid gluten, but those flavors are still some of my favorite food memories. I also remember that the mother of the family was involved in the cooking. Whether she is still there, retired, or if the ownership has changed, I honestly don't know. Because it has been so many years since my last visit, I can't speak to how the restaurant is today. What I can say is that the memories I have of this place are wonderful. The food was excellent, the service was great, and it became one of those special restaurants that stayed with me throughout the years. The next time I'm in Mississauga, I plan to stop by and see if the food is still as amazing as I remember. If it is, I know I'll be leaving with a huge smile and a full heart.

Tarboosh Restaurant wasn't on my radar at all, but after Suresh Doss gave it a hearty…read morerecommendation, we figured we should stop by and check it out. We arrived around noon on a recent Saturday and the place was completely empty. A group of four fairly loud men showed up shortly after us and inexplicably sat at a table near us, but that's obviously not the restaurant's fault. The menu contained plenty of tasty-looking entrees, but I figured I'd grab the dish with the name of the restaurant in it: the Tarboosh ("Combination of shawarma and falafel"). The concoction arrived to the table quite a while later, which was weird considering how empty the joint was, and sure looked impressive. I dove right in. Everything on the plate was tasty but not mind-blowing. The chicken shawarma had a few crispy pieces, which was appreciated, but was mostly unreasonably dry. (The two included sauces helped with that, at least.) The falafel was fresh but strangely light. It didn't really have a strong flavor of anything, really. I enjoyed eating it, but it definitely didn't remind me of traditional falafel. The hummus was creamy but lacking in a strong chickpea flavor (i.e. the concoction was overwhelmed by tahini, essentially). However, once I began eating everything together, I began enjoying everything a lot more. The included bread help, too, even though it was far from the best middle-eastern bread I've ever had. Tarboosh is a mixed bag, that's for sure. If you're in the area, it's worth a try. I don't think I would travel to far to check it out, though.

Oh man, the food here was so tasty and flavorful that my coworker and I came back for dinner…read more Beautiful interior, good service, and amazing food!

Despite the name this is a proper sit down restaurant. They get 3.5 stars…read more Meat soup was decent, with a milky flavour & quite a few veal chunks & shreds. It was jazzed up by clear vinegar & garlic sauce served on the side. The bread was fluffy but not fresh. Veal & Lamb doner sandwich combo: the meat was pretty moist & tender & tasted decent with a very natural flavour profile; I think this is the original Turkish style because there was no sauce. The sandwich bread was crisp yet moist and fluffy. The fries were a touch overcooked but good; very textured with some savoury bite & cooked in clean oil. There's complimentary tea if you ask for it. It was pretty good..

Best schnitzel and best value I've had in a long time! The place is definitely a hidden gem with it…read morebeing at the bottom of a commercial building, but I would come back again in a heartbeat. The owner is also very nice and genuinely cares about customers.

My family has been coming to Toma's for nearly 2 decades (when they were in a different location)…read more This place never disappoints, the food is always amazing and the owners are accommodating. If you like middle eastern food you must try the food here. With Arabic food, sharing is the way to go. We ordered a few appetizers; hummus, fattoush, Greek salad, baba ghanoush (not pictured), tabouleh (not pictured). The reason I love going here is because of the appetizers, they remind me of how my mom and aunts make appetizers; in the traditional Iraqi way. The salads are zesty and sour, which is very typical of Iraqi cuisine but it's so delicious. The ingredients are all very fresh. I highly recommend trying the hummus and tabouleh, they're addictive. For our main meal we ordered a giant mixed platter with a bit of every meat (lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, beef schnitzel, chicken schnitzel, beef kebab tenderloin, Iraqi beef kebab). This was so delicious, everything was cooked perfectly. If you only want to try one meat I would highly recommend trying the lamb chops, I could easily eat 20 of those. The schnitzels are quite popular amongst kids, I remember ordering those all the time and they still taste as good as I remember them. And of course all the sides are amazing (especially the fries). For dessert we had tea and creme caramel, a great way to end the night. This place is awesome, we'll continue to go here especially for events (they sometimes bring DJs). The place is very clean as well (bathrooms are spotless).

This place is in a container so it saves on rent & passes on the savings…read more Toshka with soujek was a crisp bread with cheese. It was slightly spicy with flavourful meat. The sauce was sour & slightly  spicy. Lemonade with cardamom was tart. The cardamom was subtle at first but was stronger on the aftertaste.

I was just walking by and the menu looked interesting. I don't usually eat Syrian food, but…read moreshawarmas are good to me. The chef/owner approached me and recommended that I try the toshka. I said sure, and he asked me to wait a bit. He made the dish to order and was careful with preparing it. He offered some pickles, and I obliged. There is a table on the sidewalk, but I took the food inside the community center for more space. It tasted so good. I would go back to get it again! Credit card/apple pay accepted. (Also posted on Google)

Every time I go to a Middle Eastern restaurant, I find myself ordering koobideh. I have ordered…read moreSultani in the past, but I have never had a good one so I have never ordered it here either as it tends to be more expensive than the other meals and dry. But I may try it at Persian Top Meal after dining here a few times now. I have tried their koobideh and their chicken koobideh as they had Koobideh Mix (beef and chicken koobideh) on their menu. I love how they flavor their koobideh and how tender/juicy it is. I was VERY hesitant in trying their chicken koobideh as I've never had it before and because I know their beef koobideh is amazing but I was so glad to try them out. At the end of the meal, it was hard to decide which one I liked more. They were both amazing. The service was also prompt and the vibe of the place was relaxing, making it easy for anyone to visit the place.

Hands down, the best Persian kebab in Toronto. They have a…read moresecret that nobody else can replicate. However, for this very reason, the kebab must be eaten fresh in the restaurant. I absolutely would not recommend takeout or delivery. Essential Dining Tips * Skip the rice: The traditional serving is perfect as is. You only need the kebab and the delicious bread underneath it. * Must try: Their Ghormeh Sabzi is deeply comforting and tastes exactly like home. The Masto Mosir is also excellent, featuring a light garlic balance that won't ruin the rest of your day. Unbeatable Hospitality Beyond the food, the customer service is warm, friendly, and truly homey. The staff makes sure you are well taken care of, making this a restaurant you'll want to revisit often.

Aljazeera is a HALAL Iraqi casual restaurant that specializes in BBQ meats, freshly baked breads,…read moremanakeesh (flat breads similar to pizza), and hot/cold appetizers. All the meats here are charcoal grilled with the exception of the shawarma meats which are taken from a vertical spit. Chicken samoon ($11 CAD = $7.85 USD) - This consisted of freshly baked samoon bread (diamond shaped flat bread) filled with tender pieces of chicken shawarma and some greens. The chicken was extremely flavorful and tender. Iraqi kebab - Ordered this a la carte and it's their most popular kebab. The beef was so tender and had a wonderful charcoal and smoky flavor to it as well as some aromatic spices. Chicken tawook - This is their 2nd most popular meat and it too was extremely tender and flavorful. Overall I was really impressed with the quality and taste of meats here. This is the best Iraqi food I have tried. Service was extremely friendly and helpful. They also have their own black tea here called Wardah Tea which is a cardamom tea that they sell at their original grocery store location in Mississauga. It's extremely good so I had to stop by the grocery store and buy it to take back home.

We got surprised by this lovely restaurant! We visited here first time! We tried the Saj with beef…read moreand lamp!! The Saj was sooooo good! We also tried their margarita pizza, full of cheese!! Hummus with chicken was also amazing! We would definitely visit again! The portions were great too! The service was so amazing, they recommend their famous dishes to us after knowing we were here for the first time. The restaurant in a building provided an indoor parking lot! Three hours free parking!! The seats were spacious and they have an open kitchen where you can watch how they made the pizza or shawarma