My go-to place for my Middle Eastern comforts!…read more They make the best pita - thick and spongy and chewy - the way we like it. The salad take outs are solid. Never had a bad product here. Highly recommended especially when it's too hot to cook! Get their Turkish salads - my fave. They have tabbouli and a ton of other familar fresh salads.

Sababa in Thornhill doesn't chase trends--it outlives them. I've been eating here for 30 years,…read morewhich in restaurant time is basically surviving a war, and Sababa is still standing, still feeding people the way it always has: honest, soulful Middle Eastern food that shows up every day and does the job right. This is the kind of place where the menu hasn't been "reimagined," because it never needed to be. The chicken skewers dinner is a personal staple--charred just enough, juicy where it counts, seasoned with the confidence. The shawarma is famous for a reason: shaved hot, spiced deep, and piled without apology. You start with the dip platter because that's what you do here--hummus, tahini, baba ghanoush--the opening handshake before the real conversation begins. Attached to the restaurant is a grocery store that feels like a lifeline--shelves of hard-to-find ingredients, spices, and staples that remind you food isn't just something you order, it's something you live with. There's also a takeout counter with a few tables, perfect for quick eats that turn into longer stays because the food demands your attention. Sam Azar founded the place, and the legend goes deeper than the menu--he even made their lentil soup recipe public, giving it away to the newspapers like a gift, not a secret. That generosity still hangs in the air. Today, his children carry the torch, and you can feel the continuity: same spirit, same standards, same refusal to mess with something that works. Sababa isn't flashy. It's better than that. It's dependable, rooted, and quietly excellent--the kind of restaurant you measure your life around, not your Instagram feed. Find calm fam atmosphere, not TikTok madness with a side of chaos. CHEERS!!!

Talk about getting more than your money's worth in a meal! Loaded with a generous amount of…read moreflavorful lentils, seasoned rice, lots and lots of meat, and the fluffiest borek this was one of the best meals I've had in a minute! This couldn't be finished in one go and we had to take it home for leftovers. We ended up getting an extra 3 servings. Hot tip: we had a lot of leftover meat, so we shoved it in a croissant and added a bit of garlic sauce and it was incredible!

I'm so happy that Istanbul in Canada is now located by Niagara Falls closer to the bridges and the…read morestates. I was fortunate enough to stop in and try their mixed grill, feta cheese pide, lava cake, knaffeh, kefta and chicken kabob platter all of which I highly recommend. Their bread for appetizers was fluffy and rich. Their baklava w/ ice cream was the best we've ever had. The knaffeh had the perfect amount of sweetness and was matched with their traditional Turkish tea. Their service was great. The gentlemen matched our interests with the menu and often checked in to make sure we were ok without being over bearing. The food was absolutely delicious and we were very happy we stopped in. The atmosphere was quiet as we noticed some people sit in but their takeout services are in high demand. Great location, fantastic food, truly a new hidden gem at just 8 mins from Rainbow bridge . The Mississauga location has been raved about for so long. I still have to visit but I am glad they are promoting together online and on IG which is how I found this one so close to home! Thank you!

Really good at everything…read more Didn't expect such good middle eastern cuisine in the middle of no where.

By far, the best mediterranean restaurant in Vaughan. Being…read morea regular here, this place never disappoints, always great service and food quality. The place is often booked for private functions, so it's always recommended to make reservations ahead of time.. Their staff is friendly, professional and always welcoming, Especially Christine..who always go above and beyond to make every visit a memorable one! Place is great for private parties, about 120-150 seating capacity, offering good packages including apps, mains and bar service. Hours are a little tricky though, I think they even close for dinner for a couple of days a week..etc... Recommended plates: bbq beef tenderloin, and chicken tawouk..their kibbi, kibbi nayyi, and calamari are great.

This is location is the most downtown of their location and definitely close to me. I was excited…read moreto try this new spot. Walking in you are immediately met by the newness, tv screen and the food to the right. I will say the portions are quite large so I was happy and the fresh bread it came with was a definite standout. But the after taste I experienced eating the fresh vegetables was off putting and I could not eat them. The chicken shawarma plate though plentiful was lacking in flavour and dry. They offered two types of rice. I had both just to know what they tasted like. Have to say i wish I had more of the plain. i really enjoyed the open and neat vibe of the place but I'm not sure I would return. the people working were busy and nice.

The couscous was delicious here. I ordered the mixed chicken and beef platter. Portions are pretty…read morebig but not the cheapest. It comes with fresh bread/pita that was great! The chicken and beef that we got was pretty dry when we got it. Overall it's a decent spot for shawarma but a little on the pricey side.

We ordered take out from here during covid and had a really positive experience. The restaurant was…read morevery good at adjusting the entree to suit my dietary restrictions. I ended up ordering the steak combo and received salad, fries and potato wedges as sides. Unfortunately the rice from my boyfriends order had dairy or gluten and it didn't agree with me. Just eat the rice with caution if you are sensitive to dairy or gluten. Our two entrees were enough food for 3 or 4 meals. We were both stuffed and it tasted great.

Wonderful food! Being a big fan of this cuisine, I feel…read moreobliged to try any new spots that open up, and saw this on a delivery platform the other day and decided to try it out soon, Just tried it today and it was AMAZING. Got the beef shish kabobs and the schnitzel, the schnitzel was the winner and it tasted very very good, the kabobs were good too, but nothing extra ordinary and it still needed some extra cooking perhaps. Packaging is nice, service is fast, it's a must try and definitely a repeat experience.

So many similar options for middle eastern in Toronto and this is one of the best I have had. Fresh…read moreingredients and freshly baked bread!!!!

We visit Toronto once a year and ALWAYS come here! My husband is Arab and he says this food is as…read moregood as his mom's. I want to move here solely so I can eat this food weekly!

They had a day where you could get 50% off so it was a no brainer to try. Worked out well for us…read more Got a bowl and a platter. Bowl was chicken on rice and fries, pretty good. Platter had chicken, hummus, three sides, pretty good. Chicken was pretty dry, so that's why they put all that sauce! Was adequate with the taste. Sides were great. Fattoosh salad, proper. Potatoes kind of dry still. But I'm not complaining for half off!

I've dropped by Mooring Eats a couple of times. Both visits involved picking up baklava for my dad,…read moreincluding a quick-and-dirty visit yesterday. My first visit was a few months ago after work. This eatery is in Mimico. I used to hang out in this area fairly often several years ago, so it helped that I was kind of familiar with the area. As with many neighbourhoods in Toronto, things change quickly! Both times, I found a parking spot facing Lake Shore Boulevard West, steps away from the store. This eatery is located in a plaza. There is additional parking to the left of the eatery. I walked into Mooring Eats and it was busy. It smelled good. I got the warmest smile from Spiro at the order counter. His son, Wagih, was working alongside him. Both own the eatery. I ordered the mixed shawarma plate a few months ago, which consists of chicken and beef shawarma, with your choice of two sides. Wagih asked me what sides I wanted. I had no idea what sides were available. He was so patient and kind to point them out. I went with chickpea salad and basmati rice. Spiro was generous to say that I could get more sides if I wanted to. I was okay with the two that I chose because they looked so good. Both of them helped put my plate together. I got tahini and garlic sauce. The plate comes with pickled turnips and pickles. I also got baklava for my dad during my first visit. He has always loved baklava and it looked so good in the clear boxes in front of me. Spiro wanted to confirm whether I was going to dine in or do takeout. I went with the latter, as I was flying to the Twin Cities the next day and needed to pack. He put both my items in a bag and handed it over to me. I thanked them both for the food. They hoped that I'd enjoy my food. It looked so good. I headed to my car, backed my car onto the street, and headed home. I visited my parents first before I headed home the first time I got my dad baklava. I dropped it off. My dad's eyes lit up. He insisted that I have a couple of squares. There were six. I ate two. I loved them. The baklava isn't drenched in honey. It was slightly sweet, with the pistachio nuts and flaky pastry standing out more. I am not a huge baklava person because I dislike how sweet it can get, but I am a fan of this version. I flew out to the Twin Cities the following day. My dad told me that he ate the whole thing after I had left. Note to self: Get two boxes for my dad next time. Guess what I did yesterday? I got my dad two boxes. It's Sunday. Guess how many boxes are left? One. I did well getting two boxes this time. The chicken and beef shawarma plate that I had months ago was delicious. The seasoning was perfect and the proteins were tender. I loved the garlic sauce and tahini. The garlic was pretty strong, which I prefer. The tahini was excellent. The chickpea salad was yummy. It was refreshing with the lemon in it and it had garlic, too. I loved the basmati rice. It was so fluffy and comforting eating it with my shawarma. It was great dropping by yesterday to get baklava for my dad. I'm not in this neighbourhood often, but it worked out so well after watching a movie at Cineplex Queensway. I'll be back for more, especially when my dad runs out of baklava. (180)

This review is for the Richmond Hill location in smartcenters center. Can't seem to find in…read moreyelp... so picking the next closest one. Can't go wrong with beef shwarma... great flavors and a bit of tanginess... I didn't expect to like the chicken shwarma but it was nice and smokey... which fishes it some added depth. At other places, shish kebob can be over cooked and dry... not here... grilled on the outside but tender on the inside. Love these flavors... wish we could have had extra containers of that yummy sauce on the side. I don't know what it is... but the potatoes where so so good. There is lots of staples and salad to fill you up. So in total there was plenty... but I felt like I would like a tiny little more meat for the price of the shwarma... the shish kebob seems about right because it's chuncks of meat vs thin sliced. Overall giving this a 3.25 start rating.

Mr. Zagros at the corner of Rutherford and Bathurst is a clean and friendly Schwarma and other…read moreseats joint which fills the spot for a quick lunch. What us relatively unique is that for about ten bucks you get a pretty hefty sandwich of chicken mixed in a bowl with a wide assortment of fixings as tomatoes, medeterrean salad and red cabbage. Typical shops have much fewer filling options schmeared on a bagged pita bread and smushed in a panini press. The bread hear appears house made, certainly unique and so doing kind of sticks to the wrapping paper. But still, an enjoyable bite of mixed veg and chicken. While a bit on the dry side and buried with the veg and sauce, thst is a big sandwich and very fresh. I would saw that Mr. Zagros is a good option when you get a craving for a schwarma or falafel. Be prepared to pay a premium, as about $32.00 for three sandwiches and one soda.