Received order with many missing items. Hummus came with no pita or veggies. Falafels we're dry and…read moreover cooked. But got lots of parsley! No sauces included :(

My coworker, who is a Pakistani and I were very excited when this place finally opened. We were…read morefrequent visitors of the Taiwanese restaurant next door, when we first saw that there was going to be a seemingly Middle-Eastern market opening next door. (BTW, I'm not sure what happened to the Taiwanese place next door, but they've been closed for a few weeks now. I'm still trying to figure out if it's temporary or permanent) Anyone who's dined out enough times in Toledo will more likely tell you Toledo weirdly -- I use the term affectionately -- has very good Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern cuisine. You get a wide variety of them, too, such as those of mom-n-pop markets that offer lunch menus, and you also get the nice, family-style sit-down restaurants too. Most of them are very good. Al Nur falls into the former category. What's interesting about them is that their grocery consist of Middle-Eastern, Pakistani and Indian items. And let me tell you, most of their items are VERY well-priced. I don't have much experience with Middle-Eastern groceries so I can't say much about them, but I'm certainly going to try them out (probably with my coworker's help) next time I'm in need of some ethnic groceries. First visit, I ordered their "mixed grill" lunch, which is their version of the kebab combo plate. Came with 3 different skewers of meat over bed of rice and a side salad. Chicken Tawook and (lamb, I believe) shawarma were excellent. Taste I was definitely widely used to. Beef kafta however, I have to mention, had a slightly different spice/seasoning to it. It reminded me of the taste of an Iraqi restaurant I visited in D.C. a few years ago. It was a place my family and my wife's sister's family tried, and I remember my wife was slightly put off by the very strong spice aroma the restaurant had. In my own experience, "Middle-Eastern" labeled places seem to have slightly stronger aroma than those that are labeled "Mediterranean." A quick research will show that it may be because of the availability and usage of different ingredients of spices in different regions. I have the privilege of working/having worked with people of different ethnic background, and I love consulting them about similarities and differences between them. This particular coworker who was born in Pakistan, but had many years of growing up in Kuwait, where his father worked, tells me beef at Al Nur reminds him of what he calls "authentic" Middle-Eastern food from his childhood. Of course, you'll find regions in the States where Middle-Easterners segregate, where you'll have access to their authenticity, but it's certainly not something that's viewed as widely available, IMO. I can tell you right now that it's not going to be for everyone, just like strong-spiced Indian/Pakistani food aren't. But those of us who have the palate for them, I think it's a treat that we now have another Middle-Eastern option in Al Nur. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go pick me up a couple sandwiches for dinner. I've been salivating for them this whole time I was writing about them.

I was driving along a major highway route when the hunger hit me and I found this place. So happy,…read morewhat a great place! My first time here, wonderful food and super nice people running the place. You can definitely feel the family vibe here - it's very warm and welcoming. Cozy place in a shopping center with easy parking. I had the chicken lemon rice soup and a supreme bowl with gyro meat and a bunch of wonderful toppings! You decide whether you want a pita or a bowl, then you pick your protein, toppings and sauces, and any sides that you might like. If you still have room after your main course you can select from a number of delicious desserts. Everything is really super flavorful which I really appreciated. I can assure you the next time I'm in the area I will definitely stop here again. I recommend you give this place a try - I think you'll be very happy.

Hands down, the best coffee in Sylvania, no question. Expertly made, well banaced flavors, never…read moreoverly sweet, never bitter, burnt or weak. The Mediterranean Latte is my usual go-to, sweetened with honey (they offer other sugar substitutes as well!). It's like a warm hug. They always have several excellent seasonal flavors as well, so we try those every time. This winter, the Peppermint Mocha and the Cinnamon Latte are delightful. Everyone who works here is so friendly and helpful. They remember us even tho we are only here twice a year, and I find that very sweet. We have had their bowls as well, all of which were good quality. There are lots of protein, topping, and sauce choices. They have grab n go desserts and some side dish items in the cooler with the sodas (they have Coke *and* Pepsi products). This location is clean, bright and warm with a clean restroom (for customers only) and some outdoor tables to enjoy in the warmer months. We have been and will be back many many more times to come!

This was our first trip to Sidon and we'll definitely be back. The ambiance was clean and pleasant…read more- enough style and decoration to be interesting, without being cluttered. Ordering takes place at the counter, so grab a menu there, make your choices and pay. You'll receive a number to take back to your table. Food was brought out in the proper order - appetizers, mains, and dessert, all when appropriate. The food was WONDERFUL(!), so flavorful, freshly prepared, really delicious. We had two wraps, lentil soup, a Lebanese burger, grape leaves, kibbe, and baklava. I would note only that the wraps (pita or lavash) were fairly thin, so grab an app or a side if that's your choice for a main. Lavash wraps are larger than pitas. It's a shame that they don't offer a falafel lavash wrap, but there are lots of other choices on the extensive menu. The clientele included lots of Arabic families, a wonderful testament to the excellent authentic food offered at Sidon. We also stopped into their market and found it to be a bustling place - large, clean, brightly lit, with tons of options and so many freshly-prepared foods. Staff were efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Sidon is a great find!

Food was amazing. We always get food from here when we visit Toledo. One of our favorite Middle…read moreeastern food restaurants.

Wow. I didn't know what to eat so I thought I'd try this…read moreplace out. The mushroom sauté was so delicious fresh and full of spices. Served with perfectly seasoned huge pita chips and fresh pita. My gyro was so good I ate the whole thing. Servers seemed more into chatting with each other than customers. My partner sat for a good 10 minutes after my meal was delivered for a salad. But that food!

Food is always great. BUT as I sit there and await my…read morepickup I am shocked at the poor hand washing and no glove use. Rolling silverware - touching the end we eat with. Cutting our Syrian bread without gloves. The staff provides good service as well. But I can't get that out of my mind!! Sorry.

I came here for a girls night dinner and was really excited to check this place out…read more I randomly found it on social media and had to see it. When you first walk in, it's. Bit strange, but you have to walk into the left and up the stairs. From there, there's a host stand to get you seated. When I got up the stairs the place was packed for a Thursday late afternoon. This must be a great local spot that no one wants to tell you about. I ordered the Charles & Charles rosé and was delighted by the flavor and not bad for the price. We were thinking of ordering a couple things so we could try them all so we ordered. 1/2 order of the "hommos", 1/2 order of the fatoosh and 1/2 order of the shish. Everything was absolutely amazing!!!

We met up with some friends for an impromptu dinner. We were able to get a table and our server was…read morevery good and knowledgeable. We shared some appetizers, feta and olives along with fattoush, and each preferred dinner. The Ara-Yes was my choice and it was prepared and tasted excellent. Our server did a great job of frequently checking in and keeping drinks flowing. It was a fun night.

Now when you think of food in Toledo you immediately think of Mediterranean. Beirut has always been…read morea top 5 recommendation from anyone I've asked. I've never found the time to get here to try, but I was so excited when my sister came in town and she wanted to try it. We ordered the hummus, fatoosh, and falafel to start off with. The flavors were amazing and the ambiance of the restaurant was absolutely amazing.

My old fashion was so weak I mistook it for my water glass…read more The pita was cold and hard with old foil wrapped butter instead of fresh butter. The shrimp meal consisted of 5 shrimp some mushrooms with white rice in a breakfast cereal bowl. The presentation was terrible. The rice pudding was weak at best. The server was excellent and literally saved the evening.

We just didn't care for it. I have been trying to stretch out my taste buds by trying different…read morefoods. This was a doordash order so cant tell you about ambiance. We ordered the much hyped hummus, chicken something, meat pies, and meat schwarma sandwich. I was much disappointed in the hummus. Just nothing special or flavorful to me. My other half loves hummus n he was adding lemon to it to add flavor. Grilled chicken was fine. Meat pies or a B from the man and a eh from me. The meat sandwich which is lamb n beef gotta good from the man which is where the third star comes in. I would recommend grape leaf diner over La Vie

We absolutely love this hidden gem in the Spring Meadows shopping plaza! It is our go-to for…read moreMediterranean cuisine. Food never disappoints. The Lamb Chops are amazing! Service is always good. Price is very fair for the portions and quality. You cannot go wrong with LaVie. Give LaVie a try and I am fairly confident, this will become your fave for Mediterranean food...

THE best middle eastern food in Toledo!…read more Currently in Bowling Green, about 35 minutes south, any time I'm in the 419 - I try to stop here! My go-to is the chicken shawarma dinner plate. As much as I'd like to say I've tried more dishes here, I can't... because their chicken shawarma is too good to steer away! Lovely portions for the $20 price tag. I'm very hard to fill-up, but they manage to do it here. The large portion sizes is what ultimately keeps me coming back. Owner & management - please keep it up! Kind staff. Very accommodating. Treated like family while dining in. Newly remodeled dining area that's especially nice. The ONLY knock I have is a 7% fee for dining - which appears to be a new charge. Food is prepared on a paper plate and served on a plastic tray that you return when throwing away trash. The additional expense to eat in is not justifiable. There is also a 3% non-cash fee. Be prepared to spend an additional 10% menu price if you plan to dine in & pay with card. Overall, I thoroughly love this place, and will continue to eat here a LOT as long as prices remain manageable and portions stay large. I very highly recommend!

First time customer so we stopped in for dinner. Very nice menu to select from so we placed our…read moreorder at the cashier. Went and sat down and waited till our number was called. After a little bit of a wait our number was called. Portions are very fair and prepared very well. The inside was clean and orderly. It seems they do a nice take out business. What I didn't care for was dine -in was served on paper plates and plastic dinner ware, little tacky.

Amazing food with large portions. We get the mix grill. The Shish Kafta is AMAZING!!read more

Very quiet atmosphere, very friendly and helpful waitstaff, huge portions, great tasting food and…read moretypical price range. The steak kabob was grissley on one end and left unchewable on the plate. That can happen occasionally. It was our first time here, and we'll be back.

It's a large, for Toledo, Asian market. It has lots of items including fresh and frozen. The…read moreinterior is always neat and clean. The workers are friendly and efficient. I usually get some different types of ramen and unusual flavors of chips.

Stopped by to browse the store to check out what they had. Majority of the items are Chinese food,…read morehowever they do carry good amount of Korean products. You can find all your needs here, from fresh seafood (lobster, crabs, fish) to produce, to rice, sauces, etc. I was surprised that they had a lot of kitchen supplies... if you need personal or jumbo sized wok, definitely check this place out. They have "food court", not really a food court, but they have "mall" style Chinese restaurant within the store, where you can grab protein with side... then grab a seat next door to enjoy your food. The store is clean, open and looks like they are still filling up the bins/shelves.